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The new kid on the block in the world of search wolframalpha went live today and on initial looks it seems quite impressive, I don’t think it is a challenger to Google as it seems to be quite a different animal but the data that it provides is pretty impressive! “

To use a term that quite a lot of people are quoting it’s more of an “Answer Engine” as it provides you with direct answers, rather than point you at pages that in turn may hold those answers.

I’d recommend checking out the hundreds of pre-populated “examples” to see how certain types of queries are best structured. Many of these examples feature structured input fields (for example, weights, measures, dates, and so on) so you can express your question more specifically than with natural language.

Theo Paphitis has been finding out how small businesses are faring in the economic downturn for BBC Panorama programme.

Here the Dragon’s Den star gives his top tips for running a successful business in these difficult times.

You can also catch this interesting documentary on BBCiplayer.

Don’t take the above title literally but some of the guys who set up lovefilm have set up a new venture Graze the idea being they make it easier for people to eat healthily at work/home and combine this with value – they deliver a full letterbox sized box of healthy food (nuts, berries, dried fruit etc) straight to your door.

Interesting concept not sure how it will scale and not without a little competition but the guys behind it should be able to make it work:-

http://www.up-box.co.uk/

Although these two are not exactly Letterbox deliveries;

http://www.frankiesonline.co.uk/

http://www.dietchef.co.uk/

One to keep an eye on

Ever wanted to read a magazine online for free well now you can Mygazines does it using a flippable interface a bit like standing in WHSmith’s browsing the magazines on the rack but from the comfort of your own home along with saving a free trees.

Because the service is free Mygazines could really provide a useful alternative outlet for publishers looking to reach more readers. Original ads from the print version are included too, so it’s a win for advertisers as well.