Wow, it's been a while since I made my last post. That's what I was thinking and I started to think about why that might be. I came to the conclusion, that since purchasing the Sony Playstation 3, the television, is now a device I can embrace once again. Seriously, the television was on it's way out the door, but then some one shed some light on the wonderful goodness of browsing the internet on your hi-def tv. It was finally, a better way forward.
When using the the PS3 with a hi-def television, you can browse the internet on your tv and watch on demand content from YouTube, Hulu, and a ton of other video and social websites. I've been calling this internet television, TV 2.0. Because the PS3 is a DLNA compatible device, I can steam, music, movies, pictures, subscibe to podcasts and more from my computer over the wireless network.
On that last note, it might be worthwhile to consider buying a new wireless n router so you can stream HD movies (while still doing all your other network intensive stuff like voip, streaming video, bittorent).
Once you step up to watching strickly internet video (or free dtv), you start to realize that you've got access to all your favorite shows (without having to pay for content subscriptions). Since getting the PS3, I've been even further enveloped in a world of hi-tech gadgetry. I live in a very network centric home, and I'll tell you what........ I like it. I like alot!
Back to my e-commerce work.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
MINITEX Reference Notes is on the web!
The February issue of MINITEX Reference Notes is up on the web and ready for viewing! This month's issue includes Trials Available for Proposed Statewide Resources!; The Secret(s) to Successful Library Programming; Spotlight on Our Libraries; Dogs Who Like a Good Story; Outreach vs. Reaching Out; Marketing to the Irrational People Who Don't Use Your Library; Registration is now OPEN!; WorldCat.org on Your Phone; In memory of and a tribute to...; Minitex Reference Services ELM Webinars; and more!
To link to the current or past issues go to
http://minitex.umn.edu/publications/refnotes/.
Don't miss out on this timely information!
To link to the current or past issues go to
http://minitex.umn.edu/publications/refnotes/.
Don't miss out on this timely information!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
February LSSIRT Newsletter posted
The ALA Library Support Staff Interest Round Table Feb. 2009 newsletter is now online:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/lssirt/lssirtbenefits/2009_FebruarySmall2.pdf
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/lssirt/lssirtbenefits/2009_FebruarySmall2.pdf
Upcoming PEN Meeting
Who owns what? Permissions and Copyright Date: March 10, 2009
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
In collaboration with the Twin Cities chapter of the National Writers Union, PEN is presenting this free workshop on permissions, copyright, and other intellectual property issues that concern writers and editors. Our featured speakers are attorneys Kenneth Kunkle and Debra Kass Orenstein.
Attorney Kenneth Kunkle works with businesses and individuals. Serving the legal needs of creative professionals, Kunkle's services include copyrights, trademarks, licensing, business formation, independent contractor agreements, and other related services.
Literary property lawyer Debra Kass Orenstein has worked in the legal departments of Harper & Row (now Harper Collins) and McGraw Hill. She was General Counsel to the Lazear Agency in Minneapolis and has been in private practice representing writers, publishers, and agents all over the country for the past 15 years.
Location
St. Louis Park Library
3240 Library Lane
St. Louis Park
952.847.6125
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
In collaboration with the Twin Cities chapter of the National Writers Union, PEN is presenting this free workshop on permissions, copyright, and other intellectual property issues that concern writers and editors. Our featured speakers are attorneys Kenneth Kunkle and Debra Kass Orenstein.
Attorney Kenneth Kunkle works with businesses and individuals. Serving the legal needs of creative professionals, Kunkle's services include copyrights, trademarks, licensing, business formation, independent contractor agreements, and other related services.
Literary property lawyer Debra Kass Orenstein has worked in the legal departments of Harper & Row (now Harper Collins) and McGraw Hill. She was General Counsel to the Lazear Agency in Minneapolis and has been in private practice representing writers, publishers, and agents all over the country for the past 15 years.
Location
St. Louis Park Library
3240 Library Lane
St. Louis Park
952.847.6125
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