List.it is an attempt to come up with an electronic to-do list that can rival and replace our tendency to "Post-it" our reminders to ourselves. It's also intended to simplify most electronic reminders in handhelds and other devices that usually follow certain rules of what info needs to be inputted and in a certain prescribed format. With List.it, you can have a reminder system much similar to the way you use Post-its, where you can simply jot down a reminder in the manner that is most useful and convenient for you. So far, it's only available as a companion to a browser-based setup, like a personal computer or a laptop. The file to be installed is a xpi (Cross Platform Install, pronounced "zippy"), which is essentially an executable zipped file that can be opened using a Firefox browser. It seems that if you are using a web browser that cannot read xpi, like Internet Explorer, you won't be able to use this application for now.
I guess it's obvious that the usefulness of this tool will be limited primarily by the hardware that it can be downloaded to. Unless you have a handheld that can operate a Firefox browser, it would be a more cumbersome reminder tool than just having a notepad around or even an electronic to-do list that comes bundled with most handhelds. And it's obvious that you won't be dragging your laptop or personal computer as you go about your day. But I guess the developers would have thought about that by now. It won't hurt to see if this is one of those applications that will develop further to help us manage our day better.
I haven't been able to try List.it myself since I don't have Firefox installed in my laptop (yet). But you may want to try it yourself. Check out the following link for the download site and more info about List.it and let us know what you think of it.
http://groups.csail.mit.edu/haystack/listit
Lately I had been driving through the stretch of EDSA on my way to my field assignment. During this daily trip which usually lasts for more than an hour, I usually tune in to 98.7 DZFE FM, which features an assortment of classical music, news, and Christian oriented practical teachings. One of their features that I like very much and which I regularly get to catch at 6PM is the daily bible reading narrated by Max Mclean (I think the morning schedule for this is too early for me to be on the road already, or too late for me to be still on the road).
The first time I heard it, I took notice of the way the narration makes the words of the Bible come alive, minus any unnecessary emphasis that makes other bible readings sound, well, not so good. Max Mclean reads the passages in a way that conversations becomes lively or gives a glimpse into what the author of the Bible might actually be feeling as he contemplates what he is writing. I find it so good that I checked out their website at http://www.listenersbible.com/ The site offers, for what I consider a reasonable fee, audio materials that are narration of the Bible and other Christian writings. It comes in various formats, including CDs, DVDs, and MP3 downloads. They also provide samples from time to time.
Although audio Bibles may not necessarily replace written Bibles, it is definitely a good way to be immersed in the Word as you go about your daily chores or when you are stuck in traffic or similar situations. It can also be a preparation for eventually sitting down and reflecting more thoroughly on a passage or chapter of Scripture.
One newspaper I read recently mentioned Linkedin as one of the ten things in the Web to watch out for in 2009. I decided to sign up with them (it's free anyway) and see what it's all about. The product is really for individuals wishing to develop their professional network. Your profile in Linkedin would include descriptions of your current and past jobs, your education, and your professional interests and specializations. It also provides space to detail your job experiences and accomplishments. Likewise, you can vouch and recommend the quality of work of people you have met and worked with before, as well as optional applications that you can use to track or be tracked by your connections or to let them know what you are up to.
For anybody who has used Friendster, MySpace, and other social networking sites, the absence of "personal" features (like photo sections, writing walls) in a "friend" type atmosphere will be immediately apparent. You can, however, still let others know the other aspects of yourself through links to your other online presence such as those mentioned social networking sites, personal blogs, etc.
Even though Linkedin was developed for your professional side, it can also be a good way to maintain casual connections with friends, alumni, and other people you have met along the way. So far, Linkedin for me is a no-fuss way to connect with people, and maybe even help my connections make fruitful connections as well to my contacts.
Try it yourself! Get Linkedin and add me to your network:
www.linkedin.com/in/noelguinto
