After viewing the seemingly innumerable number of weblogs out there in the virtual world, many visitors may think to themselves "I wouldn’t mind trying my hand at that." And with the application Movable Type, they will be able to do just that with relative ease. Essentially, the application is a personal publishing system for creating weblogs or news pages and is appropriate for use by technically...

As visitors traverse the many weblogs that have proliferated across the Web during the past few years, they may find themselves thinking: "Hey, I can do better than that." Well, this latest edition of Movable Type may help them do just that, and rise to the occasion with aplomb. This latest version allows users to create weblogs rather simply through the use of their templates and also allows for...

The Peace Corps Passport Blog offers a window into many worlds. Peace Corps volunteers, staff members, and members from service countries pen fascinating, inspiring, and sometimes troubling stories about their service in countries around the globe. The blog is organized by categories (After Service, Agency News, etc.) and tags (Africa, Education, Community Innovation, etc.), so it's easy for...

In the 19th century, the height of a learned experience might be taking part in a salon in the grand quarters of a beautiful manse. In our own time, it's much easier to take part in such erudite explorations. This online Phenomena salon is "a gathering of spirited science writers who take delight in the new, the strange, the beautiful and awe-inspiring details of our world." Hosted by National...

Roland Piquepaille's Technology Trends is a unique Weblog site that highlights "fresh news about technology, computers and their impact on our lives." It is usually updated daily (sometimes twice daily) with interesting tidbits from around the world. The material posted on the site is from reputable sources but is generally not widely publicized. Hence it serves as a good way of staying informed...

For educators who are looking for engaging and relevant ways to present the events of the world to their students, the New York Times has created The Learning Network, a dynamic blog devoted to teaching and learning. With the above link, readers will find a compilation of blog entries and articles specifically created to assist instructors as they facilitate student discussion. Instructional items...

For those persons with multiple weblogs, this handy little application will be a most welcome addition. Thingamablog is a cross-platform stand-alone blogging application that allows users to maintain multiple weblogs, organize entries by date or category, and preview entries formatted in plain text or HTML. The homepage for the application also contains complete documentation, a good FAQ area, and...