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March 31, 2010Data, Environmental, general, Physical Geography

Gulf Stream not Slowing Down

Apparently Dennis Quaid was wrong… the gulf stream is not slowing down as some climate change models (and over the top eco-adventure movies) predict. Apparently the belief this might happen […]
March 28, 2010general, Podcast, Show Notes

A VerySpatial Podcast – Episode 245

A VerySpatial Podcast Shownotes – Episode 245 March 28, 2010 Main Topic: Our conversation with Ralph Anhold about the upcoming Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference Click to directly download MP3 Click […]
March 23, 2010General, general, Human Geography

Daylight Savings Time Uses More Energy

If you ask me, this should go into the “duh” file, but I’m glad someone did the numbers to prove it – Daylight Savings Time uses more energy. Indiana recently […]
March 22, 2010general

Solid Waste Management Careers

I recently attended the The 25th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management held in Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A. If you are a geospatial professional looking for an interesting and […]
March 19, 2010Cool Stuff, general

Google Japan Street View – a magical behind-the-scenes tour

Saw this whimsical little video on Gizmodo, and had to share. In Japan, everything is cooler, and Google Street View is no exception!
March 14, 2010general, Podcast, Show Notes

A VerySpatial Podcast – Episode 243

A VerySpatial Podcast Shownotes – Episode 243 March 14, 2010 Main Topic: Our conversation with Brian Wienke of Accela Click to directly download MP3 Click to directly download AAC Click […]
March 12, 2010Cartography, Events, general, GeographyAwareness

Bizarre Map Challenge

For all you students out there whose maps are greeted with a “That’s bizarre…”, I’ve got the perfect map challenge for you! Our reader Keith M. sent us a heads […]
March 11, 2010general, Human Geography, WebMapping

Google adds Biking Directions

Apparently lots of people have been asking Google for biking directions and now they get their wish! The directions get added right along with the driving and walking directions we’ve […]
March 10, 2010general

Rock And Roll Metro Map

This is a pretty cool example of a map that shows aspatial information – the Rock and Roll Metro Map. It looks like a metro map, showing the connections between […]
March 9, 2010Gadgets, general, Physical Geography

Moved 10 Feet to the Left

Wired news is reporting that modern GPS sensors have be able to determine the Chilean city of Concepcion has been moved 10 feet to the west from the recent earthquake. Apparently this area […]