#13 del.icio.us

i had no idea...i really like this and definitely prefer it to rss.
i really like that it is accessible from anywhere (unlike favorites folders) and that the layout of more generous that a favorites folder.
looking at other peoples' accounts makes me realize just how much web is out there!
i don't know that it would be quite as useful for research though. what with licenses and all, things might get a little tricky. perhaps when i set up an account i'll try it!

#12 rollyo

hmmm...well, the first thing that i can say is that i don't quit like the result display. maybe i'm being a bit too picky about color, scheme, and organization. whatever.
i tried a few personalized rollyo searches and am pretty satisfied with the results (of course "debra messing"'s shopping rollyo is good!). the rollyo ones are good too. i got just what i wanted when i searched for high protein vegetarian food.
i can definitely see a use for this in library settings both public and academic. you could direct patrons to a librarian created/approved search engine and be confident that their results would be accurate. on the other hand, this would bypass the education process. as librarians we would no longer be helping inidviduals to develop discriminating tastes in research but simply doing it for them.
hmmm...i've decided that i do like it though. if i ever feel the urge to further organize my online searching, i'll give this a go!

#11 library thing

i started using librarything about a year ago. though i am a librarian, i am really not much of a bibliophile. i tend to use my librarything account to keep track of books that i want to read in the future and those that i want to share with friends.
it took a little doing, but i added the widget to my blog. how neat! i enjoy being able to link all of these online realms together!

#10 generator

yea! after much cutting and pasting pain, i have my generated image. i enjoyed using these. you don't have to have have access to/skills using expensive image editing and generating tools. free access for everyone!

i made my image @ http://www.imagechef.com/

#9 feed finding

the first step in adding feeds to my bloglines account was visiting the sites that i frequent and adding them.
next, bloglines search features. i don't know how good it is, but i'm sure finding lots of fun things to read that i didn't even know existed!
the other tools were okay, but i think i would prefer using my normal search/acquisition methods to add feeds. i don't need to force myself to keep track of anything more than necessary.
:)

#8 bloglines

i just don't think rss is my thing. maybe. maybe i just don't check enough blogs and sites to require an aggregator.
perhaps i should build my collection.

(#7) iphone

i don't know that i have ever coveted a piece of technology until the iphone. http://http://www.apple.com/iphone/
it seems like it has everything i could desire in a single piece of technology and truthfully, probably more features than i would ever be able to master/fully utilize.
i fully expect there to be problems and kinks (which is one reason that i'm NOT running out to buy one today....that and the $500-$600 price tag is a bit daunting too!)