Recently, Cuil, a new search engine, has received a lot of press. But another UK-based search engine True Knowledge is quietly entering the fray as well.
Some stories are so bizarre that you have to wonder if they're true, but this one (via Ewan's Delicious bookmarks) about a policeman in Cheyenne, Wyoming who was brought in to "teach" kids about MySpace is beyond the pale.
Mind mapping is a great way to add structure to brainstorming sessions and visualize your ideas. Check out the applications your fellow readers use to do their best brainstorming.