Board Games Online August 29, 2007

You probably remember them from your childhood, but now many classic board games have made the jump to the internet. Here are two popular online versions of old school games.
Scrabulous.comNo one to play Scrabble with? No worries. At Scrabulous.com you can play the classic game against opponents online. A warning: you [...]

Last Minute Travel August 29, 2007

If you’re looking to squeeze in one last summer getaway, here are a couple of sites offering some new travel features.
FareCompare.comIf you’re tired of being crammed into coach to get the best fare, check out this site’s first class search engine. You might be surprised how inexpensive a luxurious fight can be, if you’re [...]

Tech in the Classroom August 29, 2007

Today’s story is about Howard County Schools’ new “Technology Teachers.” They’ve hired 54 teachers, one for each elementary school, to focus exclusively on helping students and other teachers integrate the internet and multimedia into every aspect of education.I found a few sites with more information about how parents and teachers can add technology to [...]

Help for Back to School August 27, 2007

As kids head back to school, parents will soon be helping with homework. When the subjects get a little too difficult, here are some good resources for getting answers.Several local county libraries offer live access to online tutors or librarians. Most require you to enter your library card number to gain access, but [...]

Scanning the Stars August 23, 2007

I think Google Sky is the most fascinating internet idea I’ve seen in a long time. If you’ve used Google Earth, you know the concept. Instead of zooming around the planet, you can explore the universe using the same interface.
Earth.Google.comYou’ll need to download the latest version of Google Earth, which now includes Google [...]

Web Trends Report on WBAL-AM 1090 August 22, 2007

Here are links to more information about the stories Dave Durian and I talked about this morning on WBAL-AM 1090.
YouTube adds advertising to its videos.Anti-piracy surveillance in movie theaters.Hearst-Argyle’s new high school sports site, HighSchoolPlaybook.comWal-Mart adds un-DRM’d music to its download store.

HDTV Shopping August 22, 2007

With the Ravens heading back to the field and a new TV season about to start, for many it’s time to pick out a big new TV. Here are a couple of sites to help you find the right set and the best programming.
HDTVexpert.comThis site is primarily a blog featuring all the new HDTV [...]

Mapping Your Summer Vacation August 20, 2007

The concept of “geotagging” is bringing together photography and online mapping, and while it seems a little geeky, it could be a very cool way to preserve and share your vacation memories.
Flickr.comThis is one of the most popular photo sharing sites, and not too long ago Flickr added the ability to geotag your pictures. [...]

All About High School Sports August 17, 2007

HighSchoolPlaybook.comCheck out a different kind of high school sports coverage. This site from Hearst-Argyle Television aims to combine game coverage with social networking features.

Facebook, Wikipedia & Flaming Batteries August 15, 2007

Here are links to more information about the stories Dave Durian and I talked about this morning on WBAL AM1090.
Nokia Recalls 46 Million BatteriesCompanies and Government Agencies Caught Doctoring Wikipedia ArticlesSome Interesting Changes for Facebook: RSS Feeds and an iPhone-friendly page.