AJAX explained
AJAX is in the news all the time now and it is assumed that everyone knows what it means. Many people don't, so here is my quick summary of what AJAX is and some examples of applications. AJAX is an acronym for Asynchronous Javascript And XML. Microsoft invented this concept in the late 90's but referred to it as XMLHttpRequest, also sometimes referred to as DHTML or Dynamic HTML. AdaptivePath coined the term AJAX to describe a similar set of technologies.
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BOOKS TOOLBOX: 50+ Sites for Book Lovers
Lulu, a book publishing site, is in the news this week. But there are many more sites for book reviews, self-publishing and exchange. Here are more than 50 of our favorites. Disclosure: Lulu currently has an ad campaign running on Mashable. Book Reviews Amazon.com - Search from thousands of books, buy them online and read excellent reviews.
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Too many web2.0 lists, and lists of lists to keep up with so I’m going to list them here and hope to update this page. An OPML outline would really be a good idea but who’s got the time…if only an OPML outliner service had an easy submit bookmarklet. Web2.0 current awareness blogs By current awareness I don’t mean the web2.0 philosophy or industry, I mean web2.0 products, services, tools, etc… webosphere ehub RSS compendium blog copy-log I want to mashable techcrunch mashable/weblist A Zulu In Silicon Valley educational weblogs solution watch WorkHappy.net New Media Picks Of The Week: Sharewood Picnic There are lots of other blogs like Micro Persuasion , Library Stuff , etc…but the content from the list above are mostly only about the latest web2.0 services.
chicagocrime.org: Chicago crime database
About crime reports In this section of EveryBlock, you can find out about criminal activity near you, from robberies to homicides to prostitution. The information comes from the Chicago Police Department and includes where and when each crime occurred, the case number, which primary and secondary "type" each crime falls under (see below) and the type of place where the crime occurred (in the street, at a residence, at a bar or tavern, etc.).
Geek to Live: Tech support with UltraVNC SingleClick - Lifehacke
I have been doing this for the past two years, and I can atest that, 1. It's a lifesaver,
The 35 Best Web 2.0 Classroom Tools Chosen By You
100 Web 2.0 Tools Every Teacher Should Know About 44.24K Views 0 Likes We're always trying to figure out the best tools for teachers, trends in the education technology industry, and generally doing our darnedest to bring you new and exciting ways to enhance the classroom. But I wanted t... 20 Free and Fun Ways To Curate Web Content 23.98K Views 0 Likes
in S.E.Asia : Web 2.0 (The Education Project Asia)
The term "Web 2.0" (pronounced "web two point Oh") was conceived in 2005 to describe a new breed of websites that use newer web authoring tools, are low learning curves (for the user) and support a collaborative environment .. ... usually free and usually just all done in a web browser It is difficult to say exactly what a Web 2.0 site looks like, an online "Validator" attempts to do so. | Lists/News/Reviews of Web 2.0 Websites | Web 2.0 Videos | | Web 2.0 (Teach&Learn) Resources | Examples of Web 2.0 in Educ | | Library 2.0 | School 2.0 | Leadership and Web 2.0 | Web 3.0 |
What Is Web 2.0
by Tim O'Reilly 09/30/2005 Oct. 2009: Tim O'Reilly and John Battelle answer the question of "What's next for Web 2.0?" in Web Squared: Web 2.0 Five Years On. The bursting of the dot-com bubble in the fall of 2001 marked a turning point for the web.
HOWTO Rip DVD Movies To Your iPod Using Handbrake
HOWTO Rip DVD Movies To Your iPod Using Free Software Insert a DVD of your choice. If DVD Player opens, quit it.
The Google+ Guide For Educators
Home » Education, Social Media Written by Grace2 August 2011 Unless you've been living under a rock the last month, undoubtedly you've heard of the new social networking site everyone has been raving about: Google+. All this buzz has generated some great articles (my to-read pile just keeps growing!) so it's been hard to find just one favorite Google+ area to discuss...that's why I've decided to share some of my favorite articles to help get educators started.
Web 2.0 how-to design style guide
In this tutorial, I describe various common graphic design elements in modern web “2.0” design style. I then attempt to explain why they work (i.e. why they have become common), as well as how, when and where you might use each element in your designs. It follows on from my Current Style article, and analyses in greater depth the design features of the current “Web 2.0” design style.
Web 2.0 The Global SOA
The subject of Web 2.0 has become profoundly important over the last year. Web 2.0 describes the next generation of the Web as an application platform where most of a user's software experience resides. The subject is somewhat controversial, but it's becoming ever more apparent as the successor to monolithic system architecture, prepackaged software, and traditional Web applications.
Consistency
“Consistency, thou art a jewel.” —popular saying “Consistency, from Sciral, does one thing and does it well. Its interface is pleasant, original, and crystal clear. It's utterly simple to use. ...
