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On The Line

Apr 27th, 2011 | By

I’ve been fortunate enough to look over the shoulders of  a project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education.  The project titled “On The Line” is an online, interactive history of schooling, housing and civil rights in the city of Hartford, Connecticut that was created by [...]



Getting rid of all Left Turns

Jan 19th, 2011 | By

Some transportation engineers at NS State University have published a new study that shows left turns aren’t needed.  We can create what are called “superstreets” that allow only right hand turns.  This improves both travel times and safety, not to mention fuel economy.  This isn’t exactly a new idea.  Michigan already has this type of [...]



A VerySpatial Christmas Eve

Dec 24th, 2010 | By

A little movie with our holidays wishes to all our listeners and readers out there….



Mapping Facebook

Dec 15th, 2010 | By

Mapping social networks isn’t anything new, but I find this lovely map of Facebook users in the BBC to be incredibly striking.  First, because it’s obviously beautiful.  Second, because you can use it as a proxy for the digital divide.  The map details connections between friends on Facebook with the bright points at the end [...]



The Best Landmarks in the US Nobody Visits

Dec 13th, 2010 | By

When you travel around the US there are lots of interesting landmarks to see.  Unfortunately, only a few get the top billing.  Not to disparage the Grand Canyon’s and Jamestown’s of the country, but there are some great places to see that get lost in the limelight.  Checkout this list from Matador Trips of the 20 Overlooked [...]



Powerpoints to help you get started

Dec 6th, 2010 | By

While I was looking around for general World Regional Geography materials to talk about in honor of the end of the semester I came across pppst.com or Pete’s PowerPoint Station. Pete’s is a filled with free presentations in PowerPoint format about a ton of topics from math to history to (you guessed it) geography. There [...]



To round out our holiday gift ideas….

Dec 2nd, 2010 | By

As most people are painfully aware, the economy isn’t exactly hoping right now.  My gifts for geographers is designed to be easier on the wallet for those looking to keep their expenses to a minimum. Let me just say I hate ties.  Can’t stand’em.  Unfortunately social conventions dictates they’re necessary from time to time.  If [...]



Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and GIS

Nov 24th, 2010 | By

Fifty million people are expected to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow. If you can’t be there in person, you can join the on-line Thanksgiving Day Parade community and experience the parade route through the Macy’s website. I have fond memories of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade route. Digg, of course, has already posted [...]



A Map of Europe Made Out of Lego

Oct 30th, 2010 | By

I can’t add anything here to make this any cooler.  A map.  Made out of Lego.  What else do you need? Via Gizmodo



Google Funds Offsite Windfarms on East Coast

Oct 12th, 2010 | By

Any of our long-time readers/listeners can tell you I’m a HUGE fan of offshore windfarms.  I think they flat out just make the most sense for sustainable energy production.  Apparently Google agrees with me.  Google is funding a windfarm that is supposed to stretch from New Jersey to Virginia and generate enough power to light [...]