Week: 10 Mashups

Gosh what can you say about mashups – except they are maximum fun!

Mashups could be used at the Manilla Library in a number of instances from simple certificates of participation or appreciation to promotional and marketing campaigns.

Everyone is time poor and financially limited, so libraries as every other business are competing for patronage. The more information we can share and the possibilities we offer, make libraries the best choice.

The mashup I have included is a photo of our cat Tiggah. Now this strapping ginger boy arrived at our house about 12 months ago and despite desperately trying to find his family – it was to no avail. My 14yo took this photo – I had put half the wash in the machine and went to get the remainder but this very large kitty decided it was the perfect hiding spot. This photo is a classic and featured in the first movie my 14yo made and uploaded to You Tube, so perhaps Tiggah is famous – he certainly is a funny puss.

Week 6: Google Video and You Tube

After being quick experienced with You Tube, I decided to go straight to Google Video – which I’m sure I have never visited before.

What a great surprise, when I put in a general ‘horse’ search on Google Video to come up with the following to also try:
wild horses horses mating with humans goodbye horses band of horses beer for my horses toby keith

I was disappointed to see that the second category was something so graphic – now whether clicking on this link would have taken me to such sites I will never know, as I just don’t have the stomach to go there.

Imagine if one of our young borrowers did the same search, which is more than possible considering the love kids have for horses. This made me realise the dark side of the internet and question how children can be protected without breaching the FIA.

There are many applications in the Manilla Library where these applications could be used – to promote the various clubs, services and facilities available.

The Google Video search also resulted in You Tube video’s which was great, as one delivering both results is time effective.

One clip I couldn’t help but watch several times (due to scientific content of a equine embryo) was from Tim Flach – a promo for his new book Equus (publication date: 1 October). To check it out go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5FO3fvkzTw

The best video (which naturally featured horses) was:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qccLJ-slFI

Now being the owner of a warmblood horse, who has these breed lines it probably even more funny, but then I have never seen a Budwiser advertisement that didn’t make me laugh!