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  • Web-Based Periodic Table of the Elements

    Published by nedpwolf on Sat, 01/01/2005 - 00:00 in

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    Online, Informational

    Jalenack's AJAX Periodic Table of the Elements

    For all your periodic table of the elements needs.

    Okay, this might be kind of specialized, but I just had to include it because it's so nicely implemented. I guess the only way to describe it is that it's the nicest and potentially most useful periodic table of the elements I've ever seen.

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  • Web-Based Mapping Application

    Published by nedpwolf on Sat, 01/01/2005 - 00:00 in

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    Online, Informational

    GoogleMaps (Google Local)

    I have to admit. I feel a little sorry for MapQuest. For years, it dominated the online map niche. They were true innovators, and are probably the single most important reason I haven't bought a paper map in many years. You might not be aware, but most alternatives, like Yahoo! Maps, actually licensed and re-branded MapQuest.

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  • Web-Based Dictionary Application

    Published by nedpwolf on Sat, 01/01/2005 - 00:00 in

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    Online, Informational

    ObjectGraph Dictionary

    I need to be clear about this. This is by no means the best online dictionary. It's the best, most user-friendly, dictionary application. For more authoritative word definitions, go to Merriam-Webster or Dictionary.com, both of which are great resources.

    ObjectGraph Dictionary makes the list because it acts the most like a paper dictionary, only a lot faster. It uses the type-ahead technique, which Google made famous with Google Suggest. I found it interesting when used by Google, but ideal when used by a dictionary. If you haven't seen this type of application yet, prepare to be impressed.

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