This article from InfoWorld discusses a set of API’s that Microsoft will announce at their Professional Developer’s Conference which starts Spet. 13th in Los Angeles. Mapping components, including an API for Virtual Earth and the new MapPoint Web Service 4.0. http://www.infoworld.nl/idgns/bericht.phtml?id=00256F6C005C22FC88257076006D00AF
Spatial Information Management (SIM) – from Directions Magazine
This article takes a look at what happening with the development of “spatial information management”, and suggests what might be next on the horizon http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=953
UK students get free access to OS digital maps
Here is a link to the annoucement on the UK’s National Grid for Learning website: (also posted on geoplace.com) http://www.ngfl.gov.uk/news.jsp?sec=5&cat=99&res=88244
Colorado governor proclaims GIS Week – Sept 19-23
Here is a link to the press release posted on Geoplace.com: http://www.geoplace.com/pressrelease/pressdetail.asp?id=10475
Natural Hazards Center
The Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado, which conducts hazards and disaster research, is calling for proposals for Quick Response grants to study the impacts of Hurrican Katrina. The small grants, which average between $1500 and $3000, are to cover food, travel, and lodging expense to allow researchers to conduct short-term field studies
AAG assistance for geographers affected by Hurricane Katrina
The Association of American Geographers is organizing an online clearinghouse and establishing a fund to help geography departments and others impacted by Katrina. If you would like more information or would like to contribute, here is the link: http://www.aag.org/katrina/
GISCorps – Call for volunteers
If you are an experienced GIS user, GISCorps, a volunteer organization under the auspices of URISA, coordinates short term volunteer GIS services for many things, including humanitarian relief, and need EXPERIENCED GIS volunteers for Hurrican Katrina relief efforts. If you think you might be able to help, information and forms are available at the GISCorps
Hurricane Katrina
There are numerous blogs, websites, and other Internet resources on Hurrican Katrina, so I can only mention a couple. The devastation is unbelievable, and our thoughts are certainly with all the people who are trying to cope with the aftermath, but it underscores how important an understanding of geography and our environment is, as has
Smithsonian in dire need of building restorations – 08/26/05
I have always loved the Smithsonian and think it really is an amazing place, so I’m sad that things might be as bad as this article suggests. I think it reflects badly on us, aside from any other issues, when we can’t support our own national museums, which are also some of the most-visited attractions
21st-century crime fighting with geospatial technologies
Here is an article about the NYPD’s new Real Time Crime Center, a technology nerve center that “gives detectives instantaneous information on homicides and shootings citywide, enabling them to identify and respond to emerging crimes.” http://spatialnews.geocomm.com/dailynews/2005/aug/25/news5.html
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