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Here’s something for those of us who crave a little organization in our web searching: an Open Source Search Results Clustering Engine called Carrot². Basically, Carrot² uses clustering algorithms to display search results into thematic categories, making it quite easy for users to navigate and draw out useful content. It’s still in demo version and doesn’t appear to have an image or video search capability, but maybe subsequent versions will address this? Check it out.

In mid-November, I decided to participate in the One Laptop Per Child “give one, get one” program. More than a month has passed since I placed the order, but I am happy to say that the XO is finally here. And, it’s awesome.The program works in such a way that for every one laptop I purchase, a child somewhere in a lesser developed nation will receive a laptop. Read more about the OLPC goal to put a laptop in the hands of every child in the world: laptop.org

Also, check out how Creative Commons is participating in the OLPC project with its liblicense program for the Sugar (OLPC) operating system. Read more about it here on the CC wiki