The programming is accomplished by simply demonstrating an object's desired reactions. The system then writes all of the code automatically and transparent to the user. Blue World Communications, Inc. released Lasso 1.1, a tool for quickly integrating FileMaker Pro 3.0 for Macintosh databases with the Web. Lasso allows users to search the FileMaker Pro relational databases, with tens of thousands of records, in under a second. Lasso HTML files are easily edited in HTML authoring programs and template files are provided.
Students can direct the crew to research and investigate anything along the itinerary.
After launching from the U.S. in April 1997, the boat's crew will use digital cameras, sound recording devices, and a satellite hook-up to the Internet to transfer their experiences to the students. Two new sites help students apply and find money for college. Collegescape enables prospective students to apply electronically to over 200 colleges and universities in the U.S. Users fill out a Web-based application form, which can be sent directly to a school's admissions office that supports this delivery method. Or, students can download an application and mail it directly to the school. NASA's High Energy Astrophysics Learning Center has created an astronomy site just for kids.