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US Federal Government Geospatial Line of Business
The US federal government’s GSA and OMB are seeking input from the geospatial industry to help them establish the Geospatial Line of Business across all government agencies. They are looking […]
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A VerySpatial Podcast – Episode 38
Main topic: Geography of Oil. News: MapOFF, National Geography Bee, Google related news
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Associations/Groups – American Congress on Survey and Mapping
The American Congress on Survey and Mapping is made up of four member organizations, which serve as special interests groups including: The American Association for Geodetic Surveying – AAGS The […]
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MapOFF! panel at SDForum
This month’s SDForum Search SIG, taking place at Yahoo! Headquarters in California on April 11th, is called MapOFF! and will feature panelists Jeremy Kreitler from Yahoo!Maps. Thai Tran from Google […]
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National Geographic Bee state winners
The state finals of the National Geographic Bee were completed last Friday, and each state winner will now travel to Washington, DC for the national finals. The winner will receive […]
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general, VirtualWorlds, WebMapping
Discovery now offering video content in Google Earth
Discovery Communications announced today that they are now offering video content within Google Earth, starting with 10 American National Parks, including Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone. When users zoom in to […]
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general, Physical Geography, Remote Sensing
NASA satellites helping to monitor Great Barrier Reef
CNN.com featured an article today about NASA’s role in a global effort to monitor the Great Barrier Reef off Australia. NASA’s Terra and Aqua satellites, part of the Earth Observing […]
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Maxim Magazine Tries to Advertise on Google Earth
Warning: Image slightly risque! Maxim Magazine has created a 75-by-110-foot billboard to celebrate its 100th issue. It features a cover image of Eva Longoria rather scantily dressed. What is interesting […]
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General, general, Human Geography
Gospel of Judas Found
This is rather off the beat and path from our normal news, but I thought it was interesting given the National Geographic Society’s involvement. Apparently a National Geographic Society expedition […]
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