Nothing But the Facts - Truth Teller Debunks Falsehoods
5th February 2013

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information, it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. This is particularly hard during election campaigns, when we are reliant on our politicians to give us the facts to make informed decisions for our future. Unfortunately, being 'economical with the truth' appears to be part of politicians' tactics to get elected. Help could be at hand with an automated fact-checking application called 'Truth Teller', developed by The Washington Post.

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FreePint Report: Research - Part 1 (Information Practice)
5th February 2013

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Source Update February 2013: What's Happening with Nexis?
4th February 2013

This month's additions and takedowns in Nexis, researched and compiled by Anne Jordan.

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Source Update February 2013: What's Happening with Factiva?
4th February 2013

This month's additions and takedowns in Factiva, researched and compiled by Anne Jordan.

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Source Update February 2013: What's Happening with Eureka.cc?
4th February 2013

This month's additions and takedowns in Eureka.cc, researched and compiled by Anne Jordan.

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Financial Times - Ready for Sale at Last?
1st February 2013

"Over my dead body" was Dame Marjorie Scardino's fabled reaction to the idea that the company she headed, Pearson, should sell the Financial Times. Well Dame Marjorie has now gone and the sale rumours continue - given added impetus by the paper's recent decision to shed print staff in favour of digital replacements and the fact that, as part of Pearson, the FT looks increasingly out of context.

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FreePint Report: CODiE Finalists - Best Media & Information Monitoring Solution
31st January 2013

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FreePint Report: Information Services Management Monthly Update (January 2013)
31st January 2013

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Mini Review: Dodge BuildShare
30th January 2013

Jan Knight reviews Dodge BuildShare™, a set of online dashboards that provide information to the construction and building industry.  As an independent, objective resource, the product provides valuable market forecasts as well as detailed information on upcoming and current building projects along with market forecasts, company information, regional data and forecasts and contact information for key personnel involved in the construction industry.

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Mini Review: Lexis Advance
30th January 2013

John DiGilio reviews Lexis Advance, the newest and most innovative version of the LexisNexis legal research platform. From its interface to its functionality and pricing, it is casting the company and the way legal researchers work in a new light. Single search capabilities, powerful filtering, and a pay-for-what-you-use approach are the hallmarks of LexisNexis’ latest offering.

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