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Interesting software for presentations (7/16/10)
Two interesting software applications are mentioned in the current issue of the Scout Report. Both are aimed at the person needing to give presentations at workshops, meetings and conferences — in fact, for most of us!
read more»New mapping resource (7/13/10)
A new project – Open MapQuest <open.mapquest.co.uk> – has been launched using data provided by the OpenStreetMap community. The main difference between this new site and other mapping sites, such as Google Maps, is that the mapping and routing data was created, edited and enhanced by the community. OpenStreetMap was designed to give the local community the ability to update areas (roads, parks, hiking trails, bike paths, points of interest, etc) with which they are familiar in their own neighborhood and around the world, thus enabling rapid correction as features change and the creation of maps based upon specific interests, such as orienteering. In this way, mapping and cartography enters the “social networking” space.
read more»Displaying and linking search results (7/07/10)
Pearltrees (http://www.pearltrees.com) offers an attractive way of mapping sites and creating links between sites that you use. A “pearl” is a web site that you have discovered and found to be useful; a “pearltree” is a collection of such sites. Having created a “pearltree”, it can be shared with others, thus providing a quick and convenient way of conveying the results of a search. It is simple to use: the main benefits become available by registering and opening a free account.
read more»Developments in search engines: Wolfram|Alpha (6/25/10)
Wolfram|Alpha was launched in May 2009 as a computational or “answer engine”, which may point to the future of searching.
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