Wikia search kaput, Google maps mashups, Religulous
Apr 3rd, 2009 | By Roger + Lina togetherMorning Reading, selected articles of interest from various publications.
Jimmy Wales brings the axe down on Wikia Search
The idea of a wikipedia-like search engine where everyone could vote results up and down seemed like a nice idea – but it couldn’t stand up to entrenched, rich rivals such as Google. And now it’s dead.
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The best Google Maps mashups for travel
Restaurants, hotels, galleries … anything that can be mapped can be added to Google Maps, creating invaluable tools for travellers. Keir Clarke, of Google Maps Mania, picks his favourites
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The Richard Dawkins of Hollywood
US comic Bill Maher is atheism’s funniest advocate. He tells John Patterson how his new film proves that religion is just ridiculous. In fact … it’s Religulous
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