Blogger's Block http://sbblock.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Wed, 14 May 2008 18:49:10 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/b0e450da446b2b0868ab6ec4a3645f44?s=96&d=http://s.wordpress.com/i/buttonw-com.png Blogger's Block http://sbblock.wordpress.com RSS and Aggregators Blog Post http://sbblock.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/rss-and-aggregators-blog-post/ http://sbblock.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/rss-and-aggregators-blog-post/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 18:25:03 +0000 shelby http://sbblock.wordpress.com/?p=5 ]]>

Recently I did some research on RSS Aggregators. I have never before heard of these so here is what I found. To aggregate means to combine or collect something. So an aggregator is a message from multiple sources. If a user subscribes to one they can pull up information at the users will. An example may include IM or email. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggregator)

Some good RSS feeds are NewzCrawler, FeedDemon, Google Reader, Bloglines, and Newsgator. There are a lot out there, but these are some that have good reviews. (http://websearch.about.com/od/dailywebsearchtips/qt/dnt0403.htm, http://email.about.com/od/rssreaderswin/tp/top_rss_windows.htm)

In order to find an RSS feed that you you will enjoy reading you can use a directory. Some directories include: http://www.syndic8.com/, http://www.newsisfree.com/, and http://blogstreet.com/rssdiscovery.html.

Labels: RSS Aggregators, RSS feeds, Web 2.0.

 

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I made this picture at www.picnik.com. I took a blank page and use doodle to make most of this and I really like who it turned out, but picnik.com really specializes at editing photos. From what I saw one can make a photo black and white, sepia, neon and so much more. It can get rid of unwanted things in a picture like whiten teeth and it is SO easy to use!

Another really good part about picnik.com is that it is free! You can subscribe if you want the full affect, but if you are just looking to make a few simple changes to a photo than you can download it for free. Other photo editors that you buy from the store can cost a lot of money. Paint Shop Pro can be $50! Acdsee Photo Editor is also $50(http://www.amazon.com/Acdsee-Photo-Editor-Mini-Box/dp/B000HKD8PM). If you subscribe to picnik.com that it is $25 per year.

Other reviews agree with me when I recommend this program. I’d give it a thumbs up because it is easy to use, accessible and affordable. http://photodoto.com/review-picnikcom-online-photo-editor/

Labels: picnik.com, photo editors

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Welcome to WordPress.com. This is your first post. Edit or delete it and start blogging!

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