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GISCorps Volunteers Needed for an Urgent Project

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:22:00 +0000

Just received this request from the GIScorps... Project Title: Compiling Infrastructure damage data (buildings, ports, bridges) in Cyclone Nargis affected areas in Myanmar in Google Earth (GE)...

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Schmap preparing to roll out for iPhone

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:50:00 +0000

Remember Schmap? Recal Shmap is a way cool travel resource guide that last lyear I refered to as "likely one of the coolest, Free apps you'll stumble onto this summer". Well, now the company is...

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NOCO GIS User Meet, Loveland, CO - Mobile GIS

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:50:00 +0000

It was good to get out of the office and meet some of the local GISers yesterday as I spent the afternoon at the city of Loveland' s HQ for a GIS user group meetup. This group meets quarterly...

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TerrasServer.com VS Microsoft TerrasServer USA

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:44:00 +0000

I have to admit, I've wondered about this one for years. I recall stumbling onto the Microsoft resource and wondered "how do they get away with this"? What I mean is that commercial data provider...

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Google Launches Geo Education Home for Teachers

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:20:00 +0000

Google, always the fan of teachers has launched a resource to help and encourage Geo education in the classroom. The Geo Ed home provides K12 resources and support to support the use of Google MAps,...

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The Autodesk Experience tour - check out AutoCAD 2009 and more

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:11:00 +0000

Once again, Autodesk is going on the road and bringing the Autodesk Experience tour to a city near you. This is a good opportunity to see what's new in the 2009 application suite and ask questions...

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Housing Research Interns - Canada

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:35:00 +0000

Here's a summer opp. for recent grads in Canada - Canadian Policy Research Networks will soon be issuing its second call for Housing Interns for 2008. This is the ONLY housing training programme in...

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TN visa bumping up to 3 years - maybe

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:24:00 +0000

This may be of interest to any individuals or companies that hire employees on Nafta TN visas (or H1Bs for that matter). This came out of the UCIS just today... U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...

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Get your Geo Shwag!

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:24:00 +0000

Some big conferences are coming up and perhaps you or your company is thinking about offering up some cool Geo-Shwag... maybe a coffee mug, cap, computer bag, or a koozie. Here's a pretty decent...

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Summer Jr. Surveying & Engineering Camp

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:14:00 +0000

Here's an interesting idea for kids over the summer - A non-profit Jr. Surveying & Engineering Camp, endorsed by the Ohio PLSO is seeking sponsorship, volunteers and supporters for the 2008 camp....

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GIS Summer EDU reminder

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Sat, 03 May 2008 03:13:00 +0000

A reminder - The Penn State master of geographic information systems (MGIS) degree is designed for working professionals aspiring to leadership positions in the field and wishing to pursue a...

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How many Hispanics in America? How about 45+ million

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:25:00 +0000

In an official Census Bureau PR release, the nation’s Hispanic population increased 1.4 million to reach 45.5 million on July 1, 2007, or 15.1 percent of the estimated total U.S. population of 301.6...

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USGS spreads contract around to GeoEye, DigitalGlobe, SPOT

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:21:00 +0000

The USGS today announced the award of three multi-year acquisition contracts for high and moderate-resolution satellite imagery to GeoEye of Dulles, VA, DigitalGlobe of Longmont, CO and SPOT Image...

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Will you Get Promoted - some tips

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:46:00 +0000

An interesting look at the art of promotion - I stumbled onto this blog, I can't recall how, and enjoyed this, perhaps you will also... good luck getting promoted! I like the following advice - work...

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Inside the Geodatabase Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:01:00 +0000

Hey ArcGIS blogger fans, Heads-up. Last month the ESRI geodatabase development team revealed a blog "Inside the Geodatabase". Visitors will findnews and tips about ESRI geodatabases directly from...

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GeoBC - gateway to B.C's information via Google Earth

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:37:00 +0000

I was interested to notice that GeoBC is a sponsor of this year's GeoWeb conference. Even though I'm from BC (since departed) I wasn't familiar with the name. GeoBC is the Province's gateway to ...

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Event of interest, Social DevCamp East

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:00 +0000

Heads up on a cool event, Social DevCamp east is scheduled for May 10, Baltimore Md. This DevCamp is for anyone interested in following where Social networking and the social web is headed. See more...

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GeoTagging with Shozu explained

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:32:00 +0000

Are you a mobile camera power user? If so then you know about Shozu (I hope) if not then you should, particularly if you like to blog your photos, flickr them or share them with others. Shozu...

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UCR GIS Summer School

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:33:00 +0000

Heads up on the 11th Annual GIS Summer School from UCR Extension - a great opportunity to get a leg up on the competition as you head off to grab that ultimate job! Earn the Certificate in GIS in two...

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Manifold marketing to KML users ... wow! Hard to resist those Google ads

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:10:00 +0000

I guess I wasn't surprised to see that Manifold.net is promoted via Google ads, although it has to be the first bit of marketing I've ever seen for Manifold - nice to see Dimitri crack open the...

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GIS in the Rockies in NOCO - sweet!

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:35:00 +0000

Registration is now open for the 21st annual GIS in The Rockies Conference (see pics from last year) - September 10-12, 2008, The Ranch, Loveland, CO. Cool to see that this event is in NOCO this...

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RADARSAT-2 data now available

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:59:00 +0000

Looks like MDA has now made RADARSAT-2 data products available for sale. Some background info... Launched December 14, 2007, RADARSAT-2 offers unparalleled imaging flexibility, dual polarization and...

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Brightkite location-based social networking in Beta

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:30:00 +0000

On the topic of location-based social networking, have you heard of Brightkite yet? It's one of those cool, Twitter-like social networking apps that takes advantage of location-based tagging. The...

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Google Maps Directions Gets help with addition of Street Views

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:56:00 +0000

Are you a Google Maps directions fan? I know I couldn't get to and from our ball tournaments every week-end without them! Well now, users of this service will notice that Street View is integrated...

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10-day predictions of path and intensity of hurricanes and tropical storms

noreply@blogger.com (Glenn) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:27:00 +0000

This one comes out of the insurance industry as Guy carpenter has announced a new forecasting tool - WSI LiveCat Forecast. According to the company, WSI LiveCat Forecast is a service for the...

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Links for 2007-08-09 [Digg]

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

First Ferrari Model to Feature XM Radio and XM NavTraffic
XM announced the first Ferrari model to come with factory-installed XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic real-time information service. The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will come equipped with XM Radio and XM NavTraffic as standard features that will be incorporated into the vehicle's advanced audio and navigation system.

Links for 2007-08-08 [Digg]

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

USGIF Launches Geospatial Intelligence Certificate Program
USGIF today announced the launch of its Geospatial Intelligence Certificate Program to support the professional education needs of the geospatial intelligence tradecraft. Colleges and universities are encouraged to apply to accredit their geospatial intelligence certificate program based on the criteria developed by USGIF

Links for 2007-08-07 [Digg]

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Autodesk Education; supporting students and educators
Like many "big name companies" Autodesk is committed to supporting students and educators. They do so by providing access to powerful design software, innovative programs and resources designed to inspire the next generation of professionals to experience their ideas before they're real.
Will CraigsList ever slow down? More map mashups will be a great
I can't get over the amazing capabilities of CraigsList... I've been a fan and a user for a long time now (I found my Ft Collins short term rental using it) and lately I've unloaded loads of stuff using this incredible local search / classifieds utililty. Obviousy the "local" component and the immediateness (is that a word??) make CraigsList a very
Project Freewheel 3D/2D ShareNow from Autodesk
Some cool technology out of Autodesk Labs with FreeWheel and the 2D/3D share now utility. IT's officially being unveiled later today (more to come on this) but we got some sneak peeks from the LAB website... About FreeWheel

Links for 2007-07-25 [Digg]

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

TerraLook - Satellite imagery from the USGS to view a changing world
TerraLook will serve GIS, natural resource management, education, and other communities, and provide easily accessible remotely-sensed data. TerraLook images are designed for visual interpretation and display, and are of value to anyone who wants to see the changes to the Earth's surface over the last 30 years.
The ideal mashup - social networking + sexual predator database
I Caught wind of in interesting story on CNN this AM and it got me thinking about a fabulous idea for a mashup... perhaps even an "internal" mashup to be put in place by the likes of MySpace, Facebook, Match.com etc... How about mashing the social network with state and county court records information or existing Sexual Predator mashups in order

Links for 2007-07-18 [Digg]

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

GIS Matters: Surveyors Working to Improve GIS in Montana
Montana's surveyors play a significant role in the GCDB enhancement projects where the ultimate goal is to improve the spatial alignment of GIS layers. This article discusses the surveyor's role in making GIS better.

Links for 2007-07-12 [Digg]

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Nokia launches competition to find rulers of the mobile world
okia, together with a number of high-profile sponsors today announced the launch of its second annual competition for developers and entrepreneurs working in the mobile space
Twitter Does iPhone with PocketTweets
Ok... this is cool... PocketTweets: Twitter For Your iPhone -- PocketTweets is a Web-based Twitter client for the Apple iPhone.

Links for 2007-07-11 [Digg]

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The GISuser mashup zone - resource for google maps mashup developers
The GISuser Mashup zone provides leads to news, articles, tools, tips & tricks for developers of mashups and those interested in using available APIs and SDKs to create their own map mashups. Topics include Google Maps, Google Earth, Yahoo! Maps, Microsoft Virtual Earth, Lat49,Maps24, and others.