Blogging the ESRI User Conference

Tuesday June 26th 2007
Filed Under ESRI, Features, GeoBlogs 

If you missed this year’s 27th annual ESRI International User Conference or if you are looking for another viewpoint on the news and announcements, then take advantage of the many bloggers out there that have posted their reviews of this conference. The number of bloggers who write about GIS and related technologies is growing every year. With the enormity of the conference (over 14,000 attendees this year), it is impossible to be everywhere. Bloggers can help fill in the gaps by providing clarity (or at least their opinion) on announcements or highlight new technologies that you might have missed during your visit. Read more

Review of Proposed Critieria from the U.S. Census Bureau

Thursday June 21st 2007
Filed Under Current Events, Features 

From the AAG Discussion List:

The Census Bureau published proposed criteria for census tracts, block groups, census designated places (CDPs), and census county divisions (CCDs-defined in 22 states as the statistical equivalents of minor civil divisions) for the 2010 Census in the Federal Register on April 6, 2007. All interested individuals and organizations are invited to review and comment, as appropriate, on the proposed criteria for these statistical areas. Each of the Federal Register notices is available on the Census Bureau’s Participant Statistical Areas Program website at as well as via the Federal Register’s website at http://www.gpoacess.gov/fr/index.html. Read more

Netzines

Thursday June 21st 2007
Filed Under Link Library, Publications 

These online magazines will help keep you up-to-date on the new tools, tips and tricks of the trade. Many have informative articles as well as industry news. Read more

Macintosh Resources for GIS

Thursday June 21st 2007
Filed Under Link Library, Operating Systems 

Resources, software and reviews on the use of GIS and in the Macintosh Operating System. Read more

Free Data Viewers

Thursday June 21st 2007
Filed Under Free Software, Link Library 

Free data viewers for a variety of GIS formats. These viewers allow you to display geographic data as well as perform some basic GIS functions. Read more

Discussion and Mailing Lists

Thursday June 21st 2007
Filed Under Community, Learning GIS, Link Library 

Learn where to get your most complex questions answered. Mailing and discussion lists are an invaluable tool in keeping “in the know” in the field of GIS. Read more

Getting the Most out of the ESRI User Conference

Friday June 15th 2007
Filed Under Community, ESRI, Features 

Whether it’s your first time or tenth time attending ESRI’s Annual User Conference in San Diego, this annual get together is always a fantastic opportunity for users and developers to enhance their skills and to network with other GIS professionals from around the world. Starting June 18th, this year’s event marks the 27th year of the ESRI International User Conference. Read more

Service at Sea

Friday June 15th 2007
Filed Under Education 

Service at Sea, a non-profit that provides geo-technology to support habitat assessments and global warming monitoring, launches a four year journey to deliver mapping technology to conservation groups and K-12 teachers World-Wide.

Editable Vector Maps

Thursday June 14th 2007
Filed Under Fun 

Digital Vector Maps offers royalty-free, digital vector maps in PDF and Illustrator formats. Map styles include World Maps, Globe Maps, Country Maps and other maps.

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