OTTAWA – Canada says it will try to extend its territorial claims in the Arctic to include the North Pole, although it hasn’t yet fully mapped the area, doesn’t have the scientific evidence to back the claim and faces major diplomatic hurdles. A formal scientific submission was made to the United Nations Commission on the […]
Prediction – There is going to be an explosion of tablet-based, 3D data capture devices
The year end is near and that means bring on the predictions for 2014! Our own Gene Roe, Managing Editor of sister site, LiDARnews.com has a prediction of his own relating to the topic of the 3D Sensor. Gene predicts that there is going to be an explosion of tablet-based, 3D data capture devices coming […]
How to Locate and Track Your Lost or Stolen Android or iOS Mobile Device
Here’s the scenario… you frantically go into a pocket pat-down dance searching for your shiny, new smartphone. Sadly, the device is gone. What’s even worse is that you just got the device thanks to your once-every-two-years upgrade from your carrier and you still owe about $500 on your tab! Don’t panic though as I’m sure […]
Interactive Map Reveals Earth After The Ice Melts and Sea Level Rises
Global warming, carbon emissions, the vanishing ice cover… these are all things that are on the minds of us all these days. Ever imagine what would the Earth look like if the World’s ice simply all melted? Well, now thanks to National Geographic you can see a model of just that. The projected result is […]
Study Reveals Most Outrageous Excuses Workers Have When Calling in Sick
Here’s one from CareerBuilder and particularly timely since we’ve entered cold and flu season. Some of the findings… Apart from actual illness, the most common reason employees take sick days is because they just don’t feel like going to work (33 percent), or because they needed to relax (28 percent).
Government Shutdown Effect – No Seasonal Flu Maps from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
There’s no doubt that the effects of the US Government shutdown and furlough of tens of thousands of contractors and employees has far reaching effects. Most of us are aware that most government agencies rely on GIS and geotechnology for supporting decision making and much more. Once agency that is typically watched by the public […]
The 2012 Census of more than 89,000 US Local Governments
How big is government? Well, this survey of local agencies in the US may clarify that for you. The US Census Bureau has just released the data and findings from the 2012 Census of US Governments. The Individual State Descriptions provide the foundation of how government entities are identified and classified for the U.S. Census […]
New iPhone 5 Side-by-Side and Which iPhone to Buy, the 5S or 5C? Here’s some tips
So, the new iPhone 5 is now available along with the new iOS 7. So, which iPhone… the 5S (sexy) or 5C (cheap) will you get? One offers a high end, high quality, upscale design while the other is designed to be colorful and affordable, so which one? Well, the 5S (premium device) is available […]
Get More Involved with OSM by Joining MapClub
Something cool and new for OSM mappers and enthusiasts – MapClub Map Club is a new effort created by OSM founder Steve Coast (@steveC) and aims to be a friendly and supportive community to help people get more involved and productive with OpenStreetMap. According to Steve in a recent Hangout with James Fee (@cageyjames) challenges […]
OSM Founder, Steve Coast, Leaves Microsoft to Join Telenav
In case you missed details of this news this week, here’s a slightly delayed update to share that Steve Coast, foudner of OSM, has left his role at Microsoft (coincidentally announced the same day as the Microsoft / Nokia deal) for a position with Telenav. This from Steve’s blog post… Today, my luck continues as […]