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Follow GIS Twitters

Timothy — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:38:49 +0000

If you are into Twitter, then I have a few accounts for you to follow. If are do not have an account, then I would recommend you get on the band wagon cause you are missing out on a ton of good information. Here are some of my suggestions: @GISPathway – This is my personal account [...]

Global Soil Map

Timothy — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:25:57 +0000

Thanks to http://veryspatial.com I have found a very cool website. This site, http://globalsoilmap.net/ , shows a variety of soil information in a global aspect. According to their February 17, 2009 press release: “GlobalSoilMap.net will provide accurate soil information in real-time as well as state of the art analysis of soil properties, meeting the [...]

GIS for Dummies

Timothy — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:16:31 +0000

A new book has just recently been published called GIS For Dummies. This book helps introduce the Geospatial industry to those who may not be familiar with Geographic Information Systems. Is you are not sure what GIS is, then I would suggest that you check it out! Taken from backcover: Curious about GIS? Organizing a [...]

What is the condition of Geospatial Jobs?

Timothy — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:05:27 +0000

With the way the economy is going, there have been a lot of people laid off. It has hit various industries. Some harder than others. Have you thought about where the Geospatial industry is headed in terms of jobs? Are there just as many jobs now as there use to be? Are layoffs coming and [...]

Add Google Maps to Any Blog or Website

Timothy — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:21:23 +0000

Google Maps are becoming more and more common on websites. They are being used to show business locations, directions, news happenings, etc. Very rarely now can you go to a website without encountering a map. Although Google Maps appear very high-tech, they can be easily placed into any website or blog with just a few [...]

Google Earth 5 with Ocean

Timothy — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:13:36 +0000

Google has just released the lastest version of Google Earth. The main addition to this version is the Ocean feature. This feature gives you the ability to plunge beneath water and view the terrain of the ocean floor. There is also the capability to add in GPS device way points and like data to Google [...]

Learn how to Geocode in ArcMap

Timothy — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:38:21 +0000

Geocoding is a process that enables you to match database records to a real world location based upon attribute fields such as addresses, PINs, Cities, etc. Carrying out this process in ArcMap is very simple and can be completed in just a few steps. Learn How Here: Geocoding – Guide to Address Locating in ArcMap [...]

Mapping the US with Mottos

Timothy — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:48:55 +0000

I was checking my morning emails when I can across one from Directions Magazine. In their “Off the Beaten Path” section, they highlight a piece of artwork by Emily Wick entitled “Fifty States and Their Mottos”. This is a really neat way to look at a map of the United States. [...]

GIS Blog Feed Collection

Timothy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:10:52 +0000

If you are looking for a great source for GIS blogs, then http://www.overheadupdate.com/ is the place to go. Matt Faulkner has compiled the most recent feeds for a variety of sites. Hit the site each day and know exactly what is going on in the world of GIS. http://www.overheadupdate.com/

GIS and Science

Timothy — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:04:53 +0000

I just came up on a new blog, GIS and Science. Matt Artz, who works for ESRI, has just put up the site. From his about page, he says that the main purpose of the site is to “provide news, resources, commentary, and interviews on the use of GIS technology by the scientific community [...]