Online webinars and online education and training is hot, not to mention very handy and educational – oh, and it’s Free! Many folks are looking for a little competitive edge or simply into multi-tasking and enjoy running a webinar in the background while they work. For the GeoTech professional in search of online training there’s […]
Slideshare presentation – The Open Data Hackathon How to Guide
Ever thought about planning an open hackathon or other similar developer meetup or hackfest? Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to organize, plan and deliver an open data hackathon – ideal for local and regional governments and supporting agencies. See the presentation on Slideshare via http://www.opendatabc.ca/ See Also the following articles of interest: A Look […]
10 Resources To Help You Get Started Programming with Python
There’s no question that if you want a head start in your career as a GIS Analyst, programmer, or other technology professional that Python programming is a must. Just look around on twitter, follow some geo hacks on Google +, check out the developer resources, and attend a GeoGeek meetup of WhereCamp and you’ll hear […]
Esri Story Map Reveals TopTen most damaging U.S. hurricanes
Another new story map from Esri… this one shows off facts and figures of the most damaging hurricanes to make landfall in the USA.
Dev Feature – Getting Started With HTML5: 10 Getting Started with HTML5 Resources & Tools
If you develop web apps and services or mobile apps, or perhaps are considering porting your apps to mobile / tablet devices then there’s no doubt that HTML5 is an important consideration.
BCIT GIS Student project and practicum sponsors needed #Geo #EDU
An update from my friend Karl at the BCIT GIS faculty at BCIT in Burnaby, BC, Canada. Karl provides an update and information on this year’s practicum for the GIS program students. About the program – Every year, the BCIT Geographic Information Systems (GIS) students undertake a project or a practicum with a municipal […]
10 Must Have Documents For Getting Started With iOS 6 Location Aware Apps and Mapping Apps
Top 5 Ways People Damage / Destroy Their iPhone
Ever dropped your iPhone? Perhaps you’ve knocked it off your desk, dropped it in the toilet, or had it doused with spilled coffee… no worries, you aren’t alone as damaged iPhones have apparently cost Americans some $5.9+ Billion to date! This from SquareTrade Research… Based on a survey of more than 2,000 iPhone users, the […]
Put your Coastal Cleanup Event on The Map – 5,000 Cleanups and Counting!
This September 15, 2012, the 27th annual International coastal cleanup will take place around the World. Individuals, orgs, and others are asked to take part and pitch in to help cleanup the coastline, removing marine debris and other waste from the precious coastline and other sensitive marine areas. This message comes from NOAA… On September […]
The Atlantic Takes A Close, Inside Look At Google Maps
In a recent article, The Atlantic takes a close look inside at the Googleplex and how Google builds Google Maps. Looking at the competitive environment between Apple and Google, the article focuses on Google and their strength – data – and how their go about indexing and organizing the vast amount of data at their […]