I figure why do the same video as the one you've already seen so I am sharing a video I've uploaded to YouTube previously during our Teen Tech Week celebration here at the Fairbanks branch.
Monday, October 20, 2008
#46 Movie Maker Basics
Because I have used Movie Maker many times in the past this was not new information for me. I have posted two videos which I used Movie Maker to create the first one is First Acceptance Letter and the second one is Danielle's horse shows from July and today.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
First Acceptence Letter!
Danielle received her first acceptence letter from IU! Way to Go Danielle!
In honor of this achievement I made a movie of our summer visit to IU.
#45: Making a Video: An Overview
The Flip - if it works as good as it looks I'd buy one, it's cute! They offer a $15.00 discount to educational institutions, their faculty and staff too!
Following the format of the iHCPL module I went to consumer reports website to see what they had to say about The Flip and here is their Bottom Line - "The Pure Digital Flip Video F160B is a simple-to-use, pocket-size digital video camera that's appropriate for “quick and dirty” video recording--to create videos to share over the Internet or in other situations where video quality doesn’t matter much. But you'll pay about $150 for the convenience of Flip Video's sub-par, low-fidelity videos." I will mention here that I think if you want to read Consumer Reports reviews for any products rather than going to http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm I would recommend going to hcpl.net clicking on the database tab, choosing Magazine & Journals from the By Subject listing and choosing EBSCOhost. You can limit your search to Consumer Reports and get the actual information as printed in the magazine with no annoying ads to subscribe to the magazine.
I already own a digital camera that will take still shots as well as videos and I am very pleased with it. It is a Sony Cybershot. We also have a digital camcorder but we don't use it nearly as often as we used to as the girls are older.
I use Windows MovieMaker frequently. I have made several graduation movies for friends and nieces and will get to make one for my own daughter this year. I also made a friend a Family History movie which I must say turned out very nicely. Those were all pretty big undertakings because it involved pulling photos from the previous 18 years in the case of the graduation videos and more than 50 years in the case of the family histoy video, scanning them in and then putting the movie together. Now I do shorter movies of just one or two events, i.e. see my movie of my daughter touring Indiana University that I made after she got her acceptance letter.
I tried Animoto as part of iHCPL a Learning Experienece and made a little music video. I prefer to have the capability on my computer so I can burn to a DVD.
I will try out Jumpcut but again prefer something on my computer like Windows Movie Maker because I feel more ownership of the final product when it is on my computer and I can burn to a DVD.
Following the format of the iHCPL module I went to consumer reports website to see what they had to say about The Flip and here is their Bottom Line - "The Pure Digital Flip Video F160B is a simple-to-use, pocket-size digital video camera that's appropriate for “quick and dirty” video recording--to create videos to share over the Internet or in other situations where video quality doesn’t matter much. But you'll pay about $150 for the convenience of Flip Video's sub-par, low-fidelity videos." I will mention here that I think if you want to read Consumer Reports reviews for any products rather than going to http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm I would recommend going to hcpl.net clicking on the database tab, choosing Magazine & Journals from the By Subject listing and choosing EBSCOhost. You can limit your search to Consumer Reports and get the actual information as printed in the magazine with no annoying ads to subscribe to the magazine.
I already own a digital camera that will take still shots as well as videos and I am very pleased with it. It is a Sony Cybershot. We also have a digital camcorder but we don't use it nearly as often as we used to as the girls are older.
I use Windows MovieMaker frequently. I have made several graduation movies for friends and nieces and will get to make one for my own daughter this year. I also made a friend a Family History movie which I must say turned out very nicely. Those were all pretty big undertakings because it involved pulling photos from the previous 18 years in the case of the graduation videos and more than 50 years in the case of the family histoy video, scanning them in and then putting the movie together. Now I do shorter movies of just one or two events, i.e. see my movie of my daughter touring Indiana University that I made after she got her acceptance letter.
I tried Animoto as part of iHCPL a Learning Experienece and made a little music video. I prefer to have the capability on my computer so I can burn to a DVD.
I will try out Jumpcut but again prefer something on my computer like Windows Movie Maker because I feel more ownership of the final product when it is on my computer and I can burn to a DVD.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
#44 A Consumer's How To : How To & Make
I looked at the different types of How To sites listed below: I liked all of the sites and have posted my comments about each site as well.
WikkiHow - much like wikipedia
HowStuffWorks - very slick with videos
Instructables - This one is pretty cool especially the How to get a library card clips. We should have one for How To Get a Library Card in Harris County and stress the free part because I get that question all the time, How much does a library card cost? or how much to rent a DVD? etc...
Quamut - A nice site but then again it should be because you have to pay to download or print anything unless of course you like the topics they are willing to give for free, How to Make a Pizza is this weeks freebie. I can't remember the previous weeks freebies but imho they were not topics of importance. How to stop Identity Theft was interesting but I didn't really learn anything new.
The one problem I had with selecting a topic to learn about was that none of the sites had the information I was looking for. Most of the topics covered on all the sites seemed trival to me, i.e. Soda Can Hinge Wallet Chain, How To Flirt Using British Sign Language not really important to me. They are not all that trival as there is How to Make Salsa which I can see someone viewing that how to and then doing it. But how about How to Write a Commencement Address? I don't know about you but I've never been asked to write a commencement address and those that are asked to do such a thing are probably, hopefully not consulting Expert Village on how to do so, though I mean nothing against the expert, John Graden, an internationally acclaimed speaker, author and pioneering entrepreneur. Someday I might find myself looking for some information on one of these sites but as of now I wouldn't count on the information being there.
WikkiHow - much like wikipedia
HowStuffWorks - very slick with videos
Instructables - This one is pretty cool especially the How to get a library card clips. We should have one for How To Get a Library Card in Harris County and stress the free part because I get that question all the time, How much does a library card cost? or how much to rent a DVD? etc...
Quamut - A nice site but then again it should be because you have to pay to download or print anything unless of course you like the topics they are willing to give for free, How to Make a Pizza is this weeks freebie. I can't remember the previous weeks freebies but imho they were not topics of importance. How to stop Identity Theft was interesting but I didn't really learn anything new.
The one problem I had with selecting a topic to learn about was that none of the sites had the information I was looking for. Most of the topics covered on all the sites seemed trival to me, i.e. Soda Can Hinge Wallet Chain, How To Flirt Using British Sign Language not really important to me. They are not all that trival as there is How to Make Salsa which I can see someone viewing that how to and then doing it. But how about How to Write a Commencement Address? I don't know about you but I've never been asked to write a commencement address and those that are asked to do such a thing are probably, hopefully not consulting Expert Village on how to do so, though I mean nothing against the expert, John Graden, an internationally acclaimed speaker, author and pioneering entrepreneur. Someday I might find myself looking for some information on one of these sites but as of now I wouldn't count on the information being there.
Monday, September 22, 2008
#43 Buying and Selling online
I have used eBay as a buyer as well as a seller and it is pretty user friendly when searching for items to buy and getting an item listed to sell. I have never had a problem with a seller or a buyer not fulfilling their promises.
I have also used Amazon as a buyer and a seller and when it comes to books, VHS and DVDs I prefere Amazon over eBay because there is no fee to list items unless they sell. eBay charges you whether or not the item sells.
I have also used Craigslist as both a buyer and a seller and for some items that would be difficult to ship it is the best because even when you sell your item you keep 100% of the money. I've listed one item on Craigslist at 11:00am on a Saturday and the item was paid for and picked up by 6:00pm the same day! It was very quick and easy.
I have never used Etsy or Half.com because so far all my needs have been met with Craigslist, Amazon and/or eBay.
I have a Paypal account which I have used to pay for things I've purchased but have not received payment in this manner. I don't use it regularly so the only problem I have with it is I always forget my password.
I have also used Amazon as a buyer and a seller and when it comes to books, VHS and DVDs I prefere Amazon over eBay because there is no fee to list items unless they sell. eBay charges you whether or not the item sells.
I have also used Craigslist as both a buyer and a seller and for some items that would be difficult to ship it is the best because even when you sell your item you keep 100% of the money. I've listed one item on Craigslist at 11:00am on a Saturday and the item was paid for and picked up by 6:00pm the same day! It was very quick and easy.
I have never used Etsy or Half.com because so far all my needs have been met with Craigslist, Amazon and/or eBay.
I have a Paypal account which I have used to pay for things I've purchased but have not received payment in this manner. I don't use it regularly so the only problem I have with it is I always forget my password.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Wellness #42: Staying Well
"Real wellness is much more than the lack of disease." - Dr. Mehmet Oz from the foreward to Kathy Freston's book Quantum Wellness.
A stray pill in your child's backpack? You've got bigger problems than drugs.com can help you solve especially if your child goes to a zero tolerance school like Cy-Fair ISD. And personally if I ever found a stray pill anywhere it wouldn't matter if I could determine what kind it was I'd flush it rather than let someone take it. Of course I may want to know what kind of pill it was but I'd probably take it to a local pharmacy and ask a professional to id the pill. I might however use drugs.com's pill identifier when taking a new medication I might look at the pill to verify that the medication I received is actually what was prescribed. I tried the pill identifier and searching one drug which I know is NOT a generic I found the pill accuratly. When I tried a second which is a generic form by searching my imprint, shape and color it did not find the proper medication. Of course I knew the name of the medication (although if it were a "stray pill" I wouldn't have) so I typed that in and it found the medication. I would just keep in mind as the website states: "The Service is not a substitute for the care provided by licensed healthcare practitioners and consumers are urged to consult with their healthcare practitioner in all instances." So who would I ask these questions to? - my doctor.
The Family Health Portrait was a pretty cool site (I know of two people who will probably go there and build 'a tree' after reading my post).
I used the local MedlinePlus to see the resources related to lyphedema in harris county.
The return hits list is too voluminous to list here but it looked something like this:
Health information top 2 results - lymphedema
Lymphedema
... lymphatic system. The accumulation of lymph is called lymphedema. Causes of lymphedema include Infection Cancer Scar tissue ... from radiation therapy ...
Genetics Home Reference: Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome
... Recent literature OMIM Genetic disorder catalog Genetic Conditions > Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome On this page: Description Genetic changes ... names Glossary definitions Reviewed February 2008 What is lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome? Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome is a condition ...
Lymphedema
... lymphatic system. The accumulation of lymph is called lymphedema. Causes of lymphedema include Infection Cancer Scar tissue ... from radiation therapy ...
Genetics Home Reference: Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome
... Recent literature OMIM Genetic disorder catalog Genetic Conditions > Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome On this page: Description Genetic changes ... names Glossary definitions Reviewed February 2008 What is lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome? Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome is a condition ...
H.O.P.E. Lymphedema Treatment Center, PLLCMap & directions9914 Hwy. 90, Ste. A, Sugar Land, TX 77478281.242.5807Description: The mission of the H.O.P.E. Lymphedema Treatment Center is to provide treatment and education for lymphedema patients in a comfortable non-clinical setting. Our Dr. Vodder trained therapists provide patients with services related to lymphedema prevention, treatment, and management. Our staff members are also certified fitters & distributor for JOBST, JUZO, CIRCAID, ELVAREX. The H.O.P.E. Lymphedema Treatment Center also offers periodic support group meetings.
National Lymphedema NetworkMap & directionsLatham Sq., 1611 Telegraph Ave., Ste. 1111, use the web site to locate a support group or treatment center near you, Oakland, CA 94612800.541.3259, 510.208.3200Description: The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1988 to provide education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema. The NLN is supported by tax-deductible donations and is a driving force behind the movement in the U.S. to standardize quality treatment for lymphedema patients nationwide.
Texas Wound & Lymphedema CenterMap & directions605 Holderrieth, Tomball, TX 77375281.401.7943Description: The Texas Wound & Lymphedema Center (TWLC) at Tomball Regional Medical Center is a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient center, open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Our Services, include: * Acute and Chronic Wound Care * Debridement * Bio-engineered Skin Substitutes * Vacuum Assisted Closure Devices * Lymphedema Therapy * Hyperbaric Medicine * Pressure Re-distribution * Vascular Assessment (TCOM) * Nutritional Management
UT Pediatric Wound Healing and LymphedemaMap & directions6411 Fannin, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Robertson Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77030713.704.5900Description: With more than 700 physicians certified in 80 medical specialties and subspecialties, we are the medical group practice of The UT Medical School at Houston. We help patients needing urgent or complex care and also provide wellness-oriented primary care. UT Physicians and Medical School are national leaders in research, education and clinical excellence. UT’s expert physicians can consult on virtually every type of medical problem and are preferred providers for most managed care plans.
Memorial Hermann HospitalMap & directions6411 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030713.704.4000Description: Since our first hospital opened its doors in downtown Houston in 1907, Memorial Hermann has been changing the face of healthcare across the greater Houston area. Generations of Houstonians have come to know and rely on Memorial Hermann for our quality, patient-centered care, our attention to continuous innovation and our long-standing commitment to meeting their healthcare needs.
The Methodist HospitalMap & directions6565 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030713.790.3333Description: The Methodist Hospital System is a nonprofit health care organization based in Houston, Texas. It has extended the world-renowned clinical and service excellence of its founding entity, The Methodist Hospital, through a network of community based hospitals.
And finally I created a family medical history tree. That was depressing - I guess the only way I can think that it would be a helpful addition to a genealogy study is that it would make someone in my family stop and think about having children. They might just want to adopt and take their chances. Of course seeing as most people have their children in their 20's this is long before any interest in genealogy comes around so it's probably to late to keep someone from having babies.
Monday, August 25, 2008
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