850 East 13 Avenue in Vancouver was once the home of fallen soldiers. In 1918, that address was the home of widow Edith Greenshaw who lost both her sons during World War 1. 20 year old Arthur Henry and his 18 year old brother Charles died within a couple of days of each other in […]
Social news tip – The Bit.ly Media Map
Something interesting from bit.ly – the Media map… this from the Bit.ly blog We selected the 40 media properties included on the map first and foremost because they were heavily featured in our existing data set. We then narrowed the list down based on their footprint in the United States: high circulation newspapers, major TV […]
LinkedIn Intro Service Triggers Security, Privacy Fears
This comes via InformationWeek… Is the new LinkedIn Intro service for iPhone users safe to use? "LinkedIn Intro is an email service that helps you be brilliant with people," according to a related overview published by LinkedIn, which also details how Google Apps administrators can block employees from using the service. "When people email you, […]
Google Street View to Map Arlington National Cemetery
Something via Mashable that got my attention… I suppose I’m not hugely surprised at the headline, however, is this a little excessive? Are we really at the point when we need and want to have street level imagery from within the gates at Arlington? The idea is to create a mosaic of imagery to enable […]
#OpenGov – One connected government across G20 is a reality
This comes via Computer World… One connected government across all G20 countries is an imminent reality, according to Judith Jones, CEO of Architecting the Enterprise.
Four Google Trekkers tasked with capturing images of Florida’s beaches for use by Google Maps
Soon, people around the world will be able stroll Southwest Florida beaches virtually. It’s coming courtesy of a Google and Visit Florida photo-mapping project that documented Lee and Collier county shorelines last week. The statewide campaign ends with a splash on Miami’s famed South Beach early next month. The end result will be 360-degree panoramic […]
Tech Tips – Digitalglobe Lending Eyes for Moore Oklahoma with Tomnod Crowdsourcing System
This via the Digitalglobe blog… As the tornados touched down in Oklahoma a few weeks ago, first responders jumped into action. In support of these brave and motivated people and organizations, DigitalGlobe tasked its satellite constellation to capture imagery of the area as part of its FirstLook service, collecting high resolution panchromatic WorldView-1 satellite imagery […]
Suggested Reading – Free e-Book, Linux from Scratch
Linux from Scratch describes the process of creating your own Linux system from scratch from an already installed Linux distribution, using nothing but the source code of software that you need. This 318 page eBook provides readers with the background and instruction to design and build custom Linux systems. This eBook highlights the Linux from […]
Tech NewsBit – O’Malley Launches Maryland open data Web portal
This data updates comes via the CapitalGazette… Gov. Martin O’Malley on Wednesday announced the launch of a new Maryland Web portal offering state data not accessible to the public before. Through the portal, at data.maryland.gov, the public can view handgun permits, vendor payments, vehicle accidents, licensed veterinary clinics and per capita electricity consumption. The portal […]
Tech Newsbits – Google Maps Team to Show Off Map Diving at Google I/O
Something fun that’s coming at Google I/O 2013 – map diving! Here’s a first look at a fun 3D virtual Google maps realistic fly-through experience that will be shown off at Google I/O. Details from the developers… Join the Instrument and Google Maps Developer Relations teams to get an early demo of "Map Diving" at […]