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23 Amazingly Beautiful HDR Wallpapers [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:16:53 PST

High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI or just HDR) is a set of techniques that allow a greater dynamic range of luminances between the lightest and darkest areas of an image than standard digital imaging techniques or photographic methods. This wider dynamic range allows HDR images to represent more accurately the wide range of intensity levels found in real scenes ranging from direct sunlight to faint starlight.

Wiki: interactive media resources | Social Media CoLab [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:13:48 PST

Collaborative multimedia presentations enable small groups like teaching teams to work together to: present knowledge in different and (if you do it right) compelling ways engage active participation by the entire class instead of broadcasting to it like a passive audience

Top 10 Tools Lists [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:43:34 PST

Here are the 273 learning professionals who have shared their Top 10 Tools for Learning in 2009 to help to build the Top 100 Tools for Learning Professionals in 2009.

Social Media in Learning examples [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:42:22 PST

I am constantly being asked, by those new to social media, for specific examples of how social media (Web 2.0) tools can be used for learning - whether it be for personal learning, informal learning or formal learning - in education or the workplace. So here are over 100 ways that different social technologies (and tools) are being used by learning professionals worldwide - compiled from the comments of those who have contributed their Top Tools for Learning. I will continue to add to this list on an ongoing basis.

Wordle - Beautiful Word Clouds [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:17:54 PST

Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends.

Twitter and the FutureLibCon « Emerging Technologies Librarian [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:08:39 PST

Last Thursday afternoon, while part of my brain was preparing for the National Educational Technology Plan Public Forum that night, another part of my brain was thoroughly engaged in the Eric Dey keynote for the FutureLibCon series on social computing. FutureLibCon: http://www.lib.umich.edu/futurelibcon-social-computing-events

FREE Applique Patterns | Wee Folk Art [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:02:17 PST

Applique patterns

Building Stonehenge - This Man can Move Anything

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:37:00 +0000

This is truly amazing! This man can move anything with the simplest technology.

Sunrise 9 [Flickr]

CroDigTap — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:43:32 PST

CroDigTap posted a photo:

I liked the streak of red at the horizon this morning, so I took a picture.

Mission statement | The Elders [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:11:45 PDT

The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.

Hurricane History Recorded in Earth's Noise: Discovery News [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:38:23 PDT

Hurricanes leave their mark with more than just wind damage and flooded lives. According to new research in the North Atlantic Ocean, these powerful storms also make a small but detectable mark on the rhythm of the Earth's background noise.

Aid to Artisans | International Development For Artisan Groups [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:32:47 PDT

Aid to Artisans (ATA), an international nonprofit organization, is a recognized leader in economic development for the craft sector. By linking artisans to new markets and buyers to culturally meaningful and innovative products, ATA provides needed economic opportunities to artisans to build profitable craft businesses.

Sunset, October 2009, at MonteBello B&B Inn 2 [Flickr]

CroDigTap — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:01:38 PDT

CroDigTap posted a photo:

Here is another picture taken just after sunset of the shadows in the clouds.

Sunset, October 2009, at MonteBello B&B Inn [Flickr]

CroDigTap — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:01:37 PDT

CroDigTap posted a photo:

I liked the shadows in the clouds that were there just after sunset, so I took a picture.

Pimpernel Elusive Book Search [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:57:24 PDT

A fast, friendly, efficient book search service with a proven international supply network. On average 75% of books sourced within 48hrs. Repeat searches over 12 months for truly elusive requests. no fee. no obligation. no harm in trying.

Essential Oil & Aromatherapy | Young Living Essential Oils [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:05:52 PDT

At the heart of Young Living Essential Oil's mission is a responsibility to inspire change. We honor our stewardship to champion nature’s living energy—essential oils—by fostering a community of healing and discovery, while inspiring individuals to wellness, purpose, and abundance.

Creative Staircase...

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:24:00 +0000

This is one of the most creative uses for a staircase that I’ve ever seen! It’s definitely a way to get people to use the stairs!

50 Kick-Ass Websites You Need to Know About | Maximum PC [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:54:55 PDT

It's time to update the entries in your browser's links toolbar. But with recent estimates putting the size of the internet at well more than 100 million distinct websites, it's getting harder and harder to get a handle on all the great stuff that's out there. That's why we've compiled this list.

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Welcome to the world of sci-fi science [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:59:55 PDT

Teleportation, time travel, antimatter and wireless electricity. It all sounds far-fetched, more fiction than fact, but it's all true.

Ames Yoga Center [del.icio.us]

CroDigTap — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:28:57 PDT

The Ames Yoga Center offers Bliss Yoga -- a form of Hatha Yoga that unravels the tensions hidden deep in the spine resulting in gentle and profound physical changes. In Bliss Yoga, we work with gentle movements that will make deep changes in your body and your mind, clearing out old mental and emotional patterns and at the same time increasing both strength and flexibility.

Sunset in September 2009 at MonteBello B&B Inn 2 [Flickr]

CroDigTap — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:10:35 PDT

CroDigTap posted a photo:

Here's another picture of the wonderful clouds earlier this evening.

Sunset in September 2009 at MonteBello B&B Inn 1 [Flickr]

CroDigTap — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:10:33 PDT

CroDigTap posted a photo:

I liked the clouds at sunset this evening, so I took a picture.

At the American Museum of Natural History, Gossamer Silk From Spiders - NYTimes.com

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:13:00 +0000

This article talks about fabric made from spider silk. The spider is the golden orb spider of Madagascar and its silk is a saffron color. Apparently, this is the first time in a century that there has been an attempt to make fabric from the silk. It is really amazing fabric! The link to the New York Times article is below:

At the American Museum of Natural History, Gossamer Silk From Spiders - NYTimes.com

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Space Debris

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:11:00 +0000

This article has images showing where space junk is located orbiting the Earth. It explains how space junk is tracked and gives links for more information. The images are quite interesting!

Space Debris

Orbital debris, or “space junk,” is any man-made object in orbit around the Earth that no longer serves a useful purpose. Space junk can be bad news for an orbiting satellite. On February 11, 2009, a U.S. communications satellite owned by a private company called Iridium collided with a non-functioning Russian satellite. The collision destroyed both satellites and created a field of debris that endangers other orbiting satellites...

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31 Days, 31 Ways, 3100 Followers and 31000 Fans

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:24:00 +0000

31 Days, 31 Ways, 3100 Followers and 31000 Fans

Fair Trade Month is all about spreading the word. It’s about letting your friends, family and coworkers know what a big difference Fair Trade makes in the lives of small farmers and farm workers throughout the world.

Sunrise 8 [Flickr]

CroDigTap — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:25:46 PDT

CroDigTap posted a photo:

There was a lot of fog this morning. I thought the trees coming out of the fog were a wonderful image, so I felt compelled to take a picture.

Elaine Morgan says we evolved from aquatic apes

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:45:00 +0000

I came across a video about human origins on TED and I thought it was simply amazing! The speaker talked about how humans evolved from aquatic apes. The speaker is Elaine Morgan. I had heard about this idea before from a book I read by David Horrobin, The Madness of Adam + Eve, so I was a somewhat familiar with the idea. It was cool to see it mentioned in a TED talk and I felt I had to share it.

Elaine Morgan says we evolved from aquatic apes

El Dios del Maize: Corn God of Mexico–Rug Weaving « Oaxaca Cultural Navigator:

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:47:00 +0000

This is amazing work!

El Dios del Maize: http://ping.fm/tlPik

Added a link to SiD Nepal's blog on WordPress

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:58:00 +0000

I've just added a link to SiD Nepal's blog on WordPress. It has information about what they do and explains more about their mission and objectives. This is the group of people that I worked with when I went to learn about Dhaka weaving during my trip to Nepal. They work with the Dhaka weavers of the Limbu and Rai tribes of Nepal. There is contact information there for those wishing to work with SiD Nepal.

Apollo 40th Anniversary Documentary

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:11:00 +0000

This is an amazing video commemorating the 40th anniversary of the moon landing!

Uploaded more pictures of Dhaka weaving

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:17:00 +0000

I've just uploaded more pictures of Dhaka weaving from Nepal. Here is the link:
http://ping.fm/bYLCj

I'm now on twitter.

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:51:00 +0000

After hearing a lot about twitter and wanting to follow several individuals and groups there, I recently decided to join. I'm enjoying posting updates on what I'm doing there and enjoying learning how it works. I am also enjoying following updates from various people and organizations. It is a good experience overall and one more way to post my news.

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0000

AOL threatens former users with mystery bills
http://ping.fm/CvR7B

Moved my Google Pages site to WordPress

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:07:00 +0000

I have just moved my site at Google Pages to WordPress.com. The link for it is as follows:
http://ping.fm/aEmru

Dovecot Studios: A rich tapestry

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:28:00 +0000

This video tells a bit of the history of a tapestry studio in Scotland.

Dovecot Studios: A rich tapestry

http://ping.fm/pVCxr

Our 20 Favorite Crochet Sites

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:57:00 +0000

I'm really glad that there is a list of these free crochet websites out there. I have heard of several of them, and it is handy to have them in one place.

Our 20 Favorite Crochet Sites

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I was invited to participate in Whohub.com!

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:21:00 +0000

I was invited to participate in Whohub.com, a social network for creative professionals. It was an honor to be invited. This is the link:
http://ping.fm/qIJkC

Pictures at the Prado Museum Google-style

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:40:00 +0000

Google Earth is showing paintings from the Prado Museum. The details in them are amazing! Here is the link: http://ping.fm/Oj7Mz

BodyBall works out life’s kinks | press-citizen.com | Iowa City Press Citizen

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:04:00 +0000

My friend Sherry Christoffer helps make BodyBalls. She crochets the covers for them. Part of the proceeds from the sale of BodyBalls goes to "local service animals and their owners". Sherry has a service animal named Amber and I'm glad that she and others with service animals are helped by the sale of BodyBalls.

BodyBall works out life’s kinks press-citizen.com Iowa City Press Citizen

Craft Cruises - Craft Cruise :: Crafting cruises :: Women's Travel and more

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:52:00 +0000

I heard about this site through an email list and I have to say that it is a fabulous idea! What better way to take a vacation for people who are crafters than to take a cruise with other crafters?!

Craft Cruises - Craft Cruise :: Crafting cruises :: Women's Travel and more

Mary Nolan doing fundraising dinner at MonteBello B&B Inn

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Fri, 22 May 2009 06:18:00 +0000

I just posted a video on YouTube of Mary Nolan doing a fundraiser dinner for Saint Cecilia School at MonteBello B&B Inn, Ames Iowa. Here is the link: http://ping.fm/HY70x

Here is the latest set of photos of Dhaka weaving from Nepal.

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Mon, 11 May 2009 03:46:00 +0000

Here is the latest set of photos of Dhaka weaving from Nepal: http://ping.fm/91nr4

More photos of Dhaka weaving from Nepal

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Sun, 10 May 2009 06:14:00 +0000

Here are more pictures of Dhaka weaving from Nepal: http://ping.fm/krHZa

Another set of photos of Dhaka weaving on Flickr

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:14:00 +0000

I've just posted more pictures of my trip learning about Dhaka weaving from Nepal. Here is the link:
http://ping.fm/p43DP

Posted another set of photos of Dhaka weaving on Flickr

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:59:00 +0000

I've just posted another set of pictures of Dhaka weaving from Nepal. Here is the link:
http://ping.fm/oo2M1

Posted set number two of Dhaka weaving photos from my time in Nepal

fiberwoman15@gmail.com (fiberwoman15) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:57:00 +0000

I have posted set number two of photos of my time in Nepal learning about Dhaka weaving. Here is the link: http://ping.fm/ECKfe