Archive for November 8th, 2005





Matrox DualHead2Go for Multi-Monitor Displays

Nov 8th, 2005 | By Sue

As a big fan of multi-monitor displays, I took notice of the GISCafe press release announcing the new Matrox DualHead2Go external adapter. Now, you can have a multi-monitor display without installing a new video card, and the DualHead2Go is under $200. Jesse knows more about this hardware stuff than me, but it seems pretty cool.
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ASA-CSSA-SSSA Day 2

Nov 8th, 2005 | By Jesse

Ummm…yeah. So today, I skipped the morning, but sat in on a session in the afternoon on erosion and runoff (under the soil physics section – S01). I have only recorded on interview so far and it doesn’t sound great. We were standing in front of a poster (use of handheld hyperspectral [...]



GeographyZone

Nov 8th, 2005 | By Sue

Yesterday MSNBC.com featured a profile of GeographyZone, a website started by Roger Andreson that features puzzles, games and other educational resources to promote geography awareness. Although the site is not new, it’s nice to see geography education in the spotlight on a prominent news site.



iTunes issues with Episode 16

Nov 8th, 2005 | By Jesse

I apologize to those of you who are having issues obtaining Episode 16 with iTunes. While this doesn’t seem to be a wides pread issue, until we can find a remedy to the problem please direct download Episode 16 from the avsp podcast page if your client gives you an error.



EOGEO

Nov 8th, 2005 | By Jesse

Earth Observation and Geospatial Technology for Civil Society…EOGEO is somewhat related to our topic of community mapping this week as their mission is to “provide rapid access to geospatial data content, tools, and services for NGOs, aid agencies, charities, and individuals via the internet and electronic media.” The projects the nonprofit is working on [...]



RISK for Google Maps

Nov 8th, 2005 | By Sue

That’s right, a Google Maps mash-up of that classic of strategy games, RISK. Check it out here
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