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"The journey to digital business is the key theme of Gartner, Inc.'s "Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2014." As the Gartner Hype Cycle celebrates its 20th year, Gartner said that as enterprises set out on the journey to becoming digital businesses, identifying and employing the right technologies at the right time will be critical.  Gartner's 2014 Hype Cycle Special Report provides strategists and planners with an assessment of the maturity, business benefit and future direction of more than 2,000 technologies, grouped into 119 areas. New Hype Cycles this year include Digital Workplace, Connected Homes, Enterprise Mobile Security, 3D Printing and Smart Machines. "

Alec Baldwin, born Alexander Rae Baldwin III on April 3, 1958, in Amityville, New York, stands as a towering figure in the world of entertainment. His journey from a young actor with dreams to a Hollywood stalwart is a narrative filled with passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his craft. Baldwin's name is not just a moniker; it represents a legacy, a brand, and an institution in the cinematic universe.

GeoGuessr is a geography game which takes you on a journey around the world and challenges your ability to recognize your surroundings using Google Maps streetview.

Pinball comes from the BBC and takes you on a 'journey' around different sections of a pinball table, helping you create and refine ideas as you go. It's a different idea for a site, and one you'll either love or hate immediately. However, there is a Help section, you're encouraged to dive straight in and use the freeform tools in whatever way you see fit. The four sections of the site all give you different ways of working through the creative process. Dot Dash allows you to quickly and easily build a Mind Map complete with images and customisable colours while Wild Reels mixes up different combinations of text and images to create new combinations. Most instantly enjoyable is Snap Shot, which allows you to quickly and easily manipulate images by drawing on them, rotating and scaling them and more.

'Ever wondered what happens when you send an email? Take a journey with Gmail and find out. Along the way, discover our data centers through videos, photos and more. It all begins when you click send.'

When it comes to using technology in school, the tension between what students and parents want and what schools allow is becoming more apparent - and more divisive. Students want more control over how they use technology in school, but many classrooms are still making it difficult. That's according to the most recent Speak Up 2011 report, "Mapping a Personalized Learning Journey," which reflects the views of more than 416,000 K-12 students, parents, and educators nationwide surveyed on how technology can enhance the learning environment.

An interesting take on Twitter as a learning tool.

"Geography Soup is a bespoke collection of short films curated for Geography teachers to use in the classroom. Every one is chosen for it's ability to take us slightly off the beaten track & to inspire us to learn & understand a little bit more about our planet & how we interact with it. Each film is a starting point to a lesson, a topic, a line of enquiry & a learning journey."

The National Public Toilet Map (the Toilet Map) shows the location of more than 14,000 public and private public toilet facilities across Australia. Details of toilet facilities can also be found along major travel routes and for shorter journeys as well. Useful information is provided about each toilet, such as location, opening hours, availability of baby change rooms, accessibility for people with disabilities and the details of other nearby toilets.

"Visualisation, RFID and gameifying your journey to work - Mudlark's latest toy hits all those development sweet spots" A look at Chromaroma Using your Oyster Card and Bike Key, Chromaroma lets you play the city as you travel. It tells you stories, gives you points, and visualises your movements on an interactive map of London.

"In "Toy Story 3 = Awesome!", The Australian Voices sing a song of Facebook. Composed and conducted by Artistic Director, Gordon Hamilton, this innovative new Facebook Song takes The Australian Voices where no choir has dared to go - the inner space of the Internet and the unexplored and unexpected worlds of new experiences, bizarre human relationships and pop culture adoration. This journey discovers new languages and the addictive memes and viral concepts that are attaching themselves to every facet of human life."

Amazing song about social networking.

"The last four months have been tumultuous ones for our university. With the end of educational discounts for our island in Second Life, we faced a tough decision. Second Life's steep learning curve and our local system of incentives and rewards for faculty had discouraged any use of virtual worlds in our curriculum."

"This video highlights the growth and development of a Google Doc as an Elementary School student in Edmonton Public Schools takes us on a journey of how she collaborates with classmates and her teacher to create a finished piece of writing."

"This video highlights the growth and development of a Google Doc as an Elementary School student in Edmonton Public Schools takes us on a journey of how she collaborates with classmates and her teacher to create a finished piece of writing."

Create musical journeys from street layouts. Roadside element are instruments and cars are the players.

Using an iPhone or iPod touch as his brain, Romo puts highly advanced robotic technology in the hands of children ages 8 and up. After downloading Romo's free app from the App Store, kids will be introduced to Romo's hilarious and charming personality as they journey with him across the galaxy, playing challenging missions which introduce the simple concepts behind the programs and software that run our technological world.

"Programming is one of the most valuable skills you can pick up in these modern times, whether for career prospects or to stretch your brain and create something awesome. If you're just getting started on your coding journey, here are ten tips and resources to set you off on the right foot."

"How far would you have to travel to reach the Earth's core? And what would you see along the way? Discover what lies beneath..."

Wondering how to become a certified blockchain professional? Want to give a head start to your career in blockchain space? You have landed on the right page. This article explains the concept and importance of blockchain technology and focuses on the most-demanding blockchain certification courses of 2020.

Angela Evelyn Bassett, with her magnetic presence and unparalleled talent, has etched her name in the annals of Hollywood history. A beacon of excellence, her journey in the entertainment world is a testament to her unwavering determination, innate talent, and the resilience to overcome challenges.