Date archive for April, 2007
April 9, 2007Google's My MapsWeb MappingAs of April 5, Google is offering “My Maps”, a tool that lets anybody create Google Map Mashups embedded with YouTube videos, pictures or web pages. These mashups can then be shared with other users. PC World offers a “Getting Started with Google’s My Map” overview for those interested in exploring this new tool. Google’s ... read more April 3, 2007MAPPS v. U.S. – The Stakes for the GIS and Mapping CommunitiesGIS NewsIt‘s critical that all GIS professionals read up on what’s happening with this lawsuit and how it may impact your ability to work in the GIS field. The American Association of Geographers (AAG) has a valuable information page with links to information about the legal issue as well as a link on the bottom if ... read more Google Maps – April Fool’s PageGeographyNot to be outdone by the annual April Fool’s joke accessible on April 1st from the home page of Google.com, the coders for Google Maps came up with their own April Fool’s page. Envisioning a world under attack, you can type in an address and choose the type of disaster for that geographic area. Living ... read more April 2, 2007Strange MapsGeographyStrange Maps is a blog that highlights interesting cartography such as “Secret Soviet Plans for the Complete Removal of the North American Continent”, ‘The Whole World In A Cloverleaf’, and “Inside the Hollow Earth”. Strange Maps presents interesting studies in how people have viewed their environment, both in reality and in fiction. Visit: Strange Maps read more... |
