Geology NYPosted in Navigation, Travel on 15 Aug 2009
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This is a new version of our popular GIS (geographic information system), already released for California and Texas. In this version, we’ve added two new layers that are particularly useful for the area: one containing the detailed surface geology of the region, and one for the glacial boundary, showing the limit of advance of the glaciers in recent glacial ages. Read the rest of this entry » |
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A small and simple forecast application using the GPS as its main feature. WeatherHere will locate you wherever you are and will automatically show you the weather live and the forecast for your area. WeatherHere is available all over the world and using the renowned Weatherbug application as its main source of data. Read the rest of this entry » |
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Written by Allison Wahl |
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Most of us can sympathize with the feeling of having a looming deadline, huge document to prepare, and the need to work on it every moment possible. Now, many word-based apps are allowing iPhone users to access their documents from anywhere, maximizing the time that can be spent on such projects (and thus minimizing the amount of gray hairs grown). However, since there are so many Word or Office apps to choose from, how does one know where to begin? Here are the three apps that have led the pack, along with some information as to help you make the best decision for your document needs.
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Written by Allison Wahl |
hAPPinessPosted in Books, Business, Games, Kids, Miscellaneous, Music, Navigation, Social Networking, Sports, Travel, Utilities on 04 Aug 2009
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We all know how apps have changed what we do with our life, but what about the fact that they can change how we feel in our lives? Many psychologists are beginning to realize the potential that apps have and the weight they carry in the lives of their users, and are thus beginning to make apps to effectively improve quality of life. One such focus is on apps and how they can affect happiness. Recently, apps, such as “Live Happy,” have begun to emerge with the claim that they can help you lead a happier life. While I applaud the noble developers, I wonder if an app specifically designed to make you happy is actually necessary to accomplish said goal. First, acknowledging that you need an app to make you happy seems like it would be a blow to the ego more than anything. Second, after pondering the idea of apps and happiness for a while, I realized that many apps out there actually indirectly function to make you happier. There is no need to spend more money (and potential embarassment) on a happiness app when the apps you might already have carry the same potential to improve your outlook on life. Here are some common ways this could be true: Read the rest of this entry » |
















