MindRaider - Semantic Web Outliner
Found this nice Java app that takes the whole concept of semantic web to an implementable level: MindRaider - Semantic Web Outliner. I’ve been using InfoHesive by 2brightsparks but would welcome a cross-browser tool. Java Outline Editor, Freemind and 3D TopicScape (which just released a new version, BTW) are other tools I like, but neither has all the features in one package. MindRaider looks like it just might… Off to the tests…
Parody Motivator Generator from Despair.com
Despair.com has always been a great source of humor, especially poking fun at the motivational quips out there. Now, you can design your own demotivator at their very own Parody Motivator Generator. (There’s also one at http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/motivator.php). Knock yourself out!
362 - Greek To Me: Mapping Mutual Incomprehension « Strange Maps
Ever wonder what other language speakers say when they don’t understand something? Is it Greek to everyone? What is it to Greek-speakers? Now you can know, thanks to 362 - Greek To Me: Mapping Mutual Incomprehension « Strange Maps. Very interesting. Guess the Japanese don’t have a comparative expression, since their bubble doesn’t link out… Anyone know?
Academic Earth - Video lectures from the world's top scholars
Want to learn something? Pretend you’re going to Yale? Brush up on some old knowledge? Check out the new service: Academic Earth - Video lectures from the world’s top scholars.
AIG Bailout: Where $173 billion Went | FlowingData
Read where the AIG bilout money went by Nicolas Rapp and Damiko Morris of Associated Press. (Source: AIG Bailout: Where $173 billion Went.)
Cool Infographics: The Trilogy Meter
Wondered if there is any truth to the old addage: sequels are never as good as the originals? At least in terms of box-office success, you can see for yourself: Cool Infographics: The Trilogy Meter.
Strange Maps
Found a new blog: Strange Maps. Very interesting survey of how maps are used and reshaped to tell a story or make a point. Have a look: Strange Maps.
Free calendar maker
I don’t know about you, but I frequently find myself creating a calendar in Excel, spending more time than I should trying to get it to look nice. I found a new site, CalendarLabs.com, that lets you print or download calendars in Office, PDF or iCal format. Sounds like it might be worth a look…
More goodies from FlowingData... The State of the World
Another fascinating piece from FlowingData: “Progress: A Graphical Report on the State of the World” [http://projects.flowingdata.com/state-of-the-world/index.html] shows, visually, massive amounts of data from the UN, all of which is freely available. Check out the rest of the FlowingData website (http://www.flowingdata.com/) for more treats!
Personalized font
Want to create your own font that looks just like your handwriting? Now you can, with “YourFonts” [http://www.yourfonts.com/print.html]. (Thanks to lifehacker for the link: http://lifehacker.com/5144665/yourfonts-turns-your-handwriting-into-a-personlized-font)