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Abstract:
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Web services increasingly serve as large repositories and conduits of information . However , they do not always allow for the efficient dissemination of this information , particularly in a reactive way . In this report , I describe sALERT , a web -based application that allows for targeted information from various web services to be combined and cross -referenced in order to produce a system that is more convenient and more efficient in reactively disseminating information . This dissemination is performed using mobile notification mechanisms such as text messages , and information targeting is performed using data from social networks and geolocation sources . I present the design , implementation , and plans for future improvement for this service within this report . |