Author: Frank

• January 15, 2007Gadgets, general

  Apparently John Dvorak Agrees With Us

  If you listened to this week’s podcast, you heard us talk about CES and MacWorld. John Dvorak reached the same conclusions we reached in our discussion. This, of course, means […]

• January 13, 2007general, WebMapping

  Terrorists use Google maps

  The Telegraph is reporting a story that they have evidence British troops are being attacked in the Middle East based upon aerial imagery found in Google Earth/Maps. One can logically […]

• January 10, 2007general, VirtualEnvironments

  Politicians in Second Life

  Along with a new Congress, the Democrats are moving into a new venue – Second Life. George Miller (D-Calif) appeared in Second life to give a virtual question and answer […]

• January 4, 2007Cartography, general, General

  We don’t need no stinkin’ address!

  What do you do if you have to send something to someone and can’t remember their address? Well if you live in the UK, apparently all you need to do […]

• January 3, 2007general, WebMapping

  Mapping the Wii

  This handy, dandy little application will allow you to find other Wii owners in your area. It’s a pretty nifty Google mashup that tracks where Wii’s are around the world. […]

• January 2, 2007general, GeographyAwareness

  Placeblogger

  I’m not exactly sure how this plays out in less populated areas, but I like the idea. Placeblogger is an attempt to create blog/web communities in local areas. As the […]

• January 2, 2007general, WebMapping

  Find your parking space before you park

  Here’s a nifty idea from a startup in Chicago. Their software/interface allows you to search for a parking spot before you get there. They also have plans to act as […]

• December 27, 2006general, Physical Geography

  Top 8 Earth Science Stories for 2006

  ‘Tis the season for top 10… or 8 in this case… lists! Discover has a interesting run down of the top stories for earth science for 2006. Global warming tops […]

• December 19, 2006Cartography, Education, general

  Can you place the US States on a blank map?

  It’s harder than you think. To test your skill, check out this flash game. It’s pretty tough, especially if you have to start with an interior state. The states come […]

• December 18, 2006Data, general, Human Geography

  Electorial Geography Website Launches

  Our friend Dr. Ken Martis, who we interviewed back in November on episode 68, sent us this link to the new Electoral Geography website that has just launched. Alexander Kireev […]