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Information about firewalls

This link works, but for some reason the link in the article doesn't work for me. However, this one seems to work instead: http://www.telegeography.com/product-info/map_cable/index.php

"At TED@Cannes, Gary Wolf gives a 5-min intro to an intriguing new pastime: using mobile apps and always-on gadgets to track and analyze your body, mood, diet, spending -- just about everything in daily life you can measure -- in gloriously geeky detail."

Examples of science simulations

Geographic Information System (GIS) software uses the power of geography, spatial location to gather, analyze, and visualize vast amounts of information. See how this innovative technology can be used to investigate the fascinating lands of Asia.

Long list of short PDFs describing a wide variety of data logging systems in a variety of areas.

The Atlas of Cyberspace, by Martin Dodge and Rob Kitchin, is the first comprehensive book to explore the spatial and visual nature of cyberspace and its infrastructure. Free Download

Urgent action is needed to tackle the "mountains" of e-waste building up in developing nations, says a UN report. Good short summary of the problem. Global perspective.

Use of public based electronic petitions by the government to suggest people have a voice?

Uk data website sharing full databases of information.

Technology allowing politics and government to open the data they collect for use - Time Berners Lee

A series of activities designed to teach technical concepts without the use of computers. Although designed for Computer Science several are relevant for ITGS: for example, compression, public key encryption, and the Turing Test.

Interesting run up to the UK elections - with websites allowing users to vote on the issues that matter - is this a forerunner of the politics of tomorrow?

Presentation by British Computer Society. Useful information.

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Too complex for students but useful background for the teacher. Smart sensor networks - technologies and applications for green growth 12-Jan-2010 Sensor networks play an important role in tackling environmental challenges. Sensor applications in smart power grids, smart buildings and smart industrial processes make significant contributions to more efficient resource use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. This report gives an overview of sensor technologies and applications, and quantifies their environmental impacts.