Date archive for December, 2006
December 15, 2006Creating Your First Google MashupLearning GISThere are a lot of exciting and creative applications using Google’s mapping technology. If you are looking to develop your own Google mashup, Informit.com has a step-by-step article that takes you through the process. read more...A to Z GIS | Book SpotlightPublicationsA to Z GIS Edited by Tasha Wade and Shelly Sommer – ESRI Press – 2006 If you’re looking for a quick reference book to look up GIS terminology or acronyms, this book is a great starting place for both the seasoned and novice GIS professional. The book contains 243 pages of quick definitions and ... read more A to Z GIS | Book SpotlightPublicationsA to Z GIS Edited by Tasha Wade and Shelly Sommer – ESRI Press – 2006 If you’re looking for a quick reference book to look up GIS terminology or acronyms, this book is a great starting place for both the seasoned and novice GIS professional. The book contains 243 pages of quick definitions and ... read more December 9, 2006Map Plagiarism – Jimmy Carter’s New Book Under FireCartography, FeaturesFormer president, Jimmy Carter, has a new book out entitled ” Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” which deals with Israel and Palestine. As reported in the Los Angeles Times (subscription required), Kenneth W. Stein has accused the former president of producing maps that are very similar to maps published in Dennis Ross’ 2004 book called “The ... read more The James Kim Tragedy – Did Online Driving Directions Contribute?FeaturesMany have weighed in on the James Kim tragedy, from outdoor survivalists to rescue experts. James Kim, his wife Kati and two young daughters were trying to cut across the remote back roads of the Oregon wilderness as a shortcut. The ill-fated trip resulted in the family taking a wrong turn and ending up stuck ... read more |
