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The Memento Project
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Have you ever felt frustrated by your inability to get to old versions of Web pages? Did you bookmark a page last year, and revisited it recently only to find that the current content isn't even remotely related to what caught your interest back then?
If so, the Memento project should be of interest to you because it advocates a rather straightforward approach to make navigating last year’s Web as easy as navigating today’s.
Remnants of the past Web are available, and there are many efforts ongoing to archive even more Web content. It’s just that the past Web is not as readily accessible as today’s. For example, if you want to see an archived version of http://cnn.com, you can go to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine and search for it there. Yes, you can find the CNN front page of 9/11 there. Or if you want to see an old version of the Wikipedia page about – say – Clocks, you can go to the current page and from there follow a link to one of the many prior versions. And, if you are interested in stories that featured on the BBC news site on your last year’s birthday, you can explore the archive that Matthew Somerville set up in his spare time.
But wouldn’t it be much easier if you could just connect to cnn.com, Wikipedia, or news.bbc.co.uk indicating that you are interested in the pages of March 20 2008, not the current ones? If you could activate a time machine in your browser or bot?
We definitely think it would be quite a feat, and we have some ideas on how to get there.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The Memento Project
Friday, January 15, 2010
iCyte - Home
# iCyte enables you to highlight and save text on any webpage, allowing you to recall the most relevant information. You can save sections of webpages or the whole thing. # Powerful search tools Webpages you Cyte are saved on our server, letting you return to your research even if the webpage has been deleted or modified. # Simple user sharing Invite colleagues and friends to join your projects, discover new research, and share information.
How to Become an Internet Research Expert: Find Anything Online | WebMasters Software
How to Become an Internet Research Expert: Find Anything Online | WebMasters Software
Look for Tutorials
Depending on your topic, you may be able to find tutorials. For pretty much any practical skill (and a whole lot of unpractical ones), you can find an online tutorial that teaches you how to do it.
You can find tutorials through search engines (just add “tutorial” or “instructions” to the end of your keyword search). You can also find them on these websites:
Instructables is a general tutorial website that offers step-by-step instructions on projects in categories such as arts, crafts, food, kids, music, outdoors and pets. Every tutorial has photos and/or diagrams to illustrate the process.
eHow offers categorized instructions and tutorials created by users. They include both text and video tutorials on a variety of topics, including law, health, food and drink, electronics and computers.
WikiHow is a user-editable how-to manual that covers a ton of different topics. Because of its wiki format, tutorials and instructions are constantly being improved.
The Tuts+ Network offers tutorials on a variety of tech topics, including Photoshop, web design, Flash and photography. Its tutorials are split into separate blogs based on topic and are written by experts.
Tutorialized offers tech tutorials for a variety of software programs, including Photoshop, GIMP, Flash, Blender and Illustrator.
Good-Tutorials offers up tech-related tutorials, covering CSS, Flash, HTML, Photoshop, PHP and more. Tutorials are categorized and searchable.
How to Become an Internet Research Expert: Find Anything Online | WebMasters Software
Odeo: Search, Discover and Share Digital Media from Millions of Audio and Video Clips
Odeo: Search, Discover and Share Digital Media from Millions of Audio and Video Clips
Home to millions of audio & video episodes from thousands of podcasts and media sites across the web, Odeo.com is part search engine, part media directory, and part social network. Users can search & explore media channels covering just about any topic or area of interest – from automotive to technology, comedy to cooking, education to entertainment. With Odeo, it’s easy to subscribe to channels and be alerted when new episodes are published, save favorites & create playlists to share with friends.
Odeo: Search, Discover and Share Digital Media from Millions of Audio and Video Clips
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Futurity.org
Futurity aggregates the very best research news. The content is produced by the partner universities, and submitted to Futurity’s editor, Jenny Leonard (editor@futurity.org) , for consideration. The site, which is hosted at the University of Rochester, covers news in the environment, health, science, society, and other areas.
Why Futurity? Why now?
The way people share information is changing quickly and daily. Blogs and social media sites like YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook are just a taste of what’s to come. It will be easier than ever to share content instantly with people around the globe, allowing universities to reach new audiences and engage a new generation in discovery.
Equally significant has been the recent decline in science and research coverage by traditional news outlets. For decades, universities have partnered with journalists to communicate their work to the public, but that relationship is evolving. At the same time, research universities are among the most credible and trusted institutions in society, and now have the ability to deliver their news and information directly to readers.
In an increasingly complex world, the public needs access to clear, reliable research news. Futurity does the work of gathering that news. Think of it as a snapshot of where the world is today and where it’s headed tomorrow. Discover the future.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
JustGive.org - JustGive - The Destination for Online Charitable Giving
JustGive.org - JustGive - The Destination for Online Charitable Giving
JustGive has harnessed the power of the Internet to remove barriers to charitable giving. Our technology, combined with our vast nonprofit experience, allows us to provide unique services, programs and advantages. At JustGive, you can:
Find the charities you want to support.
JustGive's database contains nearly 1.5 million charities. How can you choose where to make your donation? The JustGive Guide includes 1,000 charities that have met stringent public requirements. The charities are grouped into19 categories to make your search easier and faster.
Discover everyday ways to support your causes.
Charity gift cards. Charity wedding registry. Charity gift collections, Memorials. Special event fundraising. You can do it all in one place at JustGive.org—the online destination for charitable giving™.
Track donations through your personal Giving History.
We make tax time less stressful. View all the donations you make through JustGive and take every deduction you're entitled to. JustGive provides a single tax receipt for all your donations throughout the year that you can view or print at anytime.
Make private, secure donations.
JustGive allows you to control the use of your name. Our secure server protects your financial information and safely transfers your credit card donation. We never sell, trade, or give your name to any other groups. And if you choose to donate anonymously, we'll protect your identity.
Become an informed, knowledgeable donor.
How much should you give? How often? Our Giving Wisely tools help make your generosity count, and our Giving Resources show you how to make a real difference in your life, in your community, and in the world.
JustGive.org - JustGive - The Destination for Online Charitable Giving
Regulations.gov
Regulations.gov is your source for U.S. government regulations and related documents. On this site you can find, read and comment on documents. Share your knowledge and make your voice count.