Podcasts

Two of the three podcast directories for that we were given to try out did not work. I mainly used Google to find podcasts that I liked. I found an interesting one on Greek news that I added as an RSS feed to my Bloglines account.

The main use I can see for podcasts in libraries is the same as books. The library can subscribe/purchase high quality podcasts that may not be affordable by all patrons and they can then view/listen to these podcasts at the library. This will also make podcasts available to people that may not have the equipment to view podcasts at home.

YouTube Grandma Style

I have decided that I like YouTube. Not only can I find videos of old shows that I have seen in the past I can also find instructional videos like the one below of Nigela Lawson cooking up an old-fashioned choc cake.



I am a bit worried that this kind of technology will be the end of books in years to come. Young people will prefer to look up a video to find out how something is done instead of borrowing and reading a book. I can see what I have been asked to participate in the Learning 2.0 program.

Online Productivity and Web 2.0 Tools

Online productivity tools are fantastic. All I need is a computer with a web browser installed and I can create and modify documents without having software like MS Office installed on my computer.

The Web 2.0 Award had some great websites listed. One of my favourites was www.imcooked.com. This website allows anyone to videotape themselves cooking and describing their receipt and then post it on the web site.

What I Know Is...

Wiki's are fascinating. Imagine a web site with lots of information that is contributed to by people from all around the world. The advantage of the Wiki format is that no-one has to be responsible for putting up the information or getting other people to do it. People just add and update information when they want.

Libraries around the world are using wikis for all sorts of things like, book reviews and even how to run libraries like: http://libsuccess.org/

I would like to see a Wiki in the library that shows the patrons how to use the library facilities and outlines the rules of the library. This way patrons could add any useful ideas they have.

Delicious, but not about cooking!

This week. You won't find anything about cooking in my blog but you will find something delicious. Delicious and Technorati are tagging sites which means that their content is categorised by users like you and me.

The future of Libraries...
Wow, reading some of the perspectives offered on the future of libraries and the role of Web 2.0 and Learning 2.0 made me really think about the role of librarians. Looks like I will have to stop cooking for my family and sit at my computer a lot more to get more educated and more comfortable with all of the emerging technologies that will contribute to the way users interact with libraries.

Searching for Cake

I recently created a 'search roll' on www.rollyo.com. I included some of my favourite cooking sites and then I used the search roll to look for a chocolate cake recipe. Below are some of the results that came up:

Best ever chocolate cake
aww Article page ... Best ever chocolate cake. Serving size: Serves 8. Cuisine type: ... Favourite flavours: Cakes/baking, Chocolate, Easy recipes. INGREDIENTS ...
http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=382600&s…
Chocolate cake with whipped chocolate frosting
This cake can be made two days ahead. Store in an airtight container at ... 1.Kids' Birthday Cakes. 2.Chicken casserole. 3.Pumpkin ravioli with sage butter ...
http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=43849
Chocolate ganache and raspberry cake
aww Article page ... cake suitable to freeze. Chocolate ganache ... 1.Kids' Birthday Cakes. 2.Baking soda, bicarb soda, baking powder - what's the difference? ...
http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/ARTICLE.aspx?id=257791
Chocolate cake
aww Article page ... Chocolate cake. Serving size: Serves 8. Cooking time: More than 1 hour. Course: Cakes/baking. INGREDIENTS. 125g butter. 100g dark ...
http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=170913
Mud cake with satin chocolate glaze
aww Article page ... Course: Cakes/baking. INGREDIENTS. 250g butter, chopped. 200g dark chocolate, chopped ... cake suitable to freeze. Satin chocolate glaze ...
http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/ARTICLE.aspx?id=230369
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Nigella.com
Chocolate Cloud Cake by Anonymous ... an Easter Nest Cake by folding 200g melted chocolate into the cream ... Seriously, one of the best chocolate cakes ever. ...
http://www.nigella.com/recipes/recipe.asp?article=…
Best ever chocolate cake
aww Article page ... Best ever chocolate cake. Serving size: Serves 8. Cuisine type: ... Favourite flavours: Cakes/baking, Chocolate, Easy recipes. INGREDIENTS ...
http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=382600
Nigella.com
Chocolate Cloud Cake US by Nigella ... bottom of the cake pan with baking ... an Easter Nest Cake by folding 7 ounces of melted chocolate into the cream ...
http://www.nigella.com/recipes/recipe.asp?article=…

This is a great way to make sure I only get information from sites that I trust.

Grandmas Library

I just checked out the library thing web site. How interesting. You can catalogue your personal library. So... I made a start and added some of my personal cook books.

Have a look at my library by visiting:

http://www.librarything.com/catalog/trendygrandmother

Trendy Granny.

long absence

why has Trendy Grandmother been absent for so long? Well, life is full of pleasant surprises and my grandson's progress and growing up so quickly has kept m so busy. But watch out, I am BACK! Starting next week, watch for some interesting additions to my Blog
Until then................