September 2009
12 posts
Express E-ZPass coming to I-80, I-78 bridges | AP... →
Shared by Jim Express E-ZPass in I80 and I78. It’s cool, but I’ll still take the free bridge. Express E-ZPass coming to I-80, I-78 bridges The Associated Press PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. - Express…
Sep 24th
Ron Artest Fails Preseason Geography Test - Los... →
Shared by Jim I don’t know who Ron Artest is, but this article about his geography skills is pretty funny. Ron Artest Fails Preseason Geography Test by Michael Hurley on Sep 22, 2009…
Sep 23rd
Courthouse News Service →
Shared by Jim The Central Platte Natural Resources District has had to sue the USDA for GIS data. Nebraska Sues Feds in Case Out of Kafka      LINCOLN, Neb. (CN) - A Nebraska resources…
Sep 23rd
An ideal blend of bike, car | The News Tribune -... →
Shared by Jim There’s now pod shaped pedal-powered vehicle to keep you dry while you pedal to work. Looks kinda dangerous. An Ideal Blend of Bike and Car! Hybrid: Pod-shaped ride keeps pedaler…
Sep 21st
Japanese Sewers Photo Gallery! →
Shared by Jim Awesome gallery of sewer photos from Japan. Crazy stuff! Japanese Sewers Photo Gallery! Click the Photos to Enlarge
Sep 21st
GIGANTA: A Robot The Automatically Produces Fun! →
Shared by Jim GIGANTA: A Robot The Automatically Produces Fun! GIGANTA: A Robot The Automatically Produces Fun! Model 111-745    A 19½ foot, triple-decker robot gives children the thrill of…
Sep 18th
GIS News:GPS maps mostly outdated →
Shared by Jim GPS Maps and Google Maps can be old. Good argument for #OpenStreetMap on the GPS! GPS maps mostly outdated 4 September 2009  UK: User-generated data…
Sep 5th
Ten-mile Trexler trail project gets help from the... →
Shared by Jim Looks like there’s going be a new 10 mile bike trail in the Lehigh Valley! Ten-mile Trexler trail project gets help from the best Tracy Wilson is counting the days until Sept….
Sep 3rd
Capsized Container Ship in Historical Imagery |... →
Shared by Jim Failboat captured in the act by Google Earth! Capsized Container Ship in Historical Imagery In March of 2007, a container ship called the M/V Republica di Genoa capsized while…
Sep 3rd
Pennsylvania Dept of Education - Academic... →
PA Dept of Education - Academic Achievement Report is using the #OpenStreetMap icon but linking to Google Maps.
Sep 3rd
OpenGeoData » Free: the cost of many things →
Shared by Jim @SteveC has a good write up on the free economy, Free: the cost of many things Free: the cost of many things I’m writing this on what looks like a brand new “Dell 2007FP 20.1…
Sep 3rd
Google to launch SA Street View before 2010 World... →
Shared by Jim Google to launch Street View in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup: Google to launch SA Street View before 2010 World Cup September 1, 2009 in Digital & New Media
Sep 1st
YouTube - Rides 2004-2009 (with labels) →
Shared by Jim A time-lapse animation of one guy recumbent cycling in Toronto, spanning 2004 to 2009:
Sep 1st
August 2009
45 posts
GPS hackers blaze trails with crowdsourced maps -... →
Shared by Jim CNN picked up the #OpenStreetMap story from Wired! GPS hackers blaze trails with crowdsourced maps Story Highlights About half a million users are embracing crowdsourced…
Aug 28th
Laughing Gas Biggest Threat to Ozone Layer, Study... →
Shared by Jim Nitrous Oxide is next up on the Ozone threat list, this time they’re blaming farmers. Laughing Gas Biggest Threat to Ozone Layer, Study Says Mason Inman for National Geographic…
Aug 28th
Main : James D. Griffioen →
Shared by Jim If you enjoy photographs of abandoned properties nearly as much as I do, this website is your one stop shop for awesome! the disappearing city feral houses be patient
Aug 26th
Sweet Juniper! →
Shared by Jim Without roads and sidewalks to guide them, citizens make their own paths through vacant lots in Detroit. Streets With No Name # posted by jdg @ 10:49 AM This past…
Aug 25th
"The Shack" is Not a Geography Buff →
Shared by Jim “The Shack” fails at Geography: Confuses Switzerland and Scandinavia in latest commercial. “The Shack” is Not a Geography Buff Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners caused a mini-stir…
Aug 25th
Twelve Mile Circle » Blog Archive » Abingdon... →
Shared by Jim The Abingdon Plantation Ruins are an interesting oddity; surrounded completely by National Airport Abingdon Plantation Ruins Here stand the ruins of the old Abingdon…
Aug 24th
New minds take on tough times | Plan Philly:... →
Shared by Jim This article includes a cool map of where people live and work in the Philadelphia Area. New minds take on tough times Home » News » News New minds take on tough…
Aug 21st
For class of 2009, degree doesn’t mean a job -... →
Shared by Jim 1/5 of 2009 Grads don’t even have job offers? I suppose this is because the survey was run by mtvU. For class of 2009, degree doesn’t mean a job Fewer than a fifth of graduating…
Aug 21st
Where Does David Wilkins Live? « Cartastrophe →
Shared by Jim Whitepages.com does popularity maps of any name you want. Kind of cool, yet creepy. Where Does David Wilkins Live? Remember David Wilkins, former US ambassador to Canada?…
Aug 21st
Plastic Breaks Down in Ocean, After All -- And... →
Shared by Jim Plastics are breaking down in the Ocean, turning it into a gigantic bowl of plastic soup. Plastic Breaks Down in Ocean, After All — And Fast Carolyn Barry for National…
Aug 21st
Free Outline Maps | Free Geography Tools →
Shared by Jim I’m always a fan of free outline maps! d-maps.com has over 4000 in 6 different formats. Free Outline Maps Published at August 20, 2009 in cartography. 0 …
Aug 20th
Helping SEPTA get around better | Plan Philly:... →
Shared by Jim SEPTA is looking to improve their bus speed. Complete with a cool graph! Helping SEPTA get around better Home » News » News Helping SEPTA get around better
Aug 19th
Google Maps Makes Legoland Look Creepy - BlackBook →
Shared by Jim Legoland is the first U.S. theme park to be covered by Google Maps, and some say it looks creepy! Google Maps Makes Legoland Look Creepy By Bryce Longton August 19,…
Aug 19th
Quiz: How well do you know your U.S. map? |... →
Shared by Jim I like geography quizzes that inflate my ego! Quiz: How well do you know your U.S. map? Last Update: 7:27 am Quiz time!  Time to test your…
Aug 18th
javaapiforkml - Project Hosting on Google Code →
Shared by Jim Java API for KML project. This looks very promising! I may be using this in my latest project. Java API for KML The objective of the Java API for KML is to provide Java…
Aug 18th
Got GIS? A niche technology goes mainstream -... →
Shared by Jim Computerworld writes that GIS is a niche technology that is becoming mainstream. Got GIS? A niche technology goes mainstream TAGS:analytics, ESRI, GIS, graphical…
Aug 18th
Indiana State University: Newsroom →
Shared by Jim Geography students at Indiana State University are getting outside and doing some mapping! Geography students take learning outdoors August 17 2009 Indiana State University…
Aug 18th
EPA - CSO Demographics →
Shared by Jim Map of the roughly 772 cities in the U.S. that have combined sewer systems. Combined Sewer Overflows Demographics Combined sewer system are remnants of the country’s early…
Aug 18th
Bing - Bing Maps with PHP - Bing Maps Blog - Bing... →
Shared by Jim Microsoft is opening up Bing Maps for use with PHP. I wonder how well this will work. Bing Maps with PHP August 14, 2009, 03:25 PM by Chris Pendleton 5 Comments
Aug 17th
Squirrel is surprise star of holiday photo -... →
Shared by Jim A great accidental Squirrel photo. Thanks @NashGuitarGirl for the link! Squirrel is surprise star of holiday photo Melissa Brandts and her husband were surprised to find a…
Aug 13th
Why is roadkill so often not removed in the Lehigh... →
Shared by Jim You can get a license to pick up road kill and use its fur! Roadkill pickup seems like another bureaucratic mess in PA. Anyone with a valid fur-taker’s license may claim a dead…
Aug 13th
Perseids: What They Are, How to Watch the Meteors,... →
Shared by Jim If you’re like me, and couldn’t see the meteor shower last night because of clouds, you may get a chance tonight! Perseids-Viewing Tonight The greatest concentration of Perseid…
Aug 12th
Best of OpenStreetMap →
There’s a site displaying the Best of #OpenStreetMap Lots of cool findings on here!
Aug 12th
8 Regular Expressions You Should Know - Nettuts+ →
Shared by Jim Regular Expressions are very useful, but don’t make much sense at first glance. This guide is a good reference. 8 Regular Expressions You Should Know Aug 10th in Other by …
Aug 12th
Convert Shapefiles Into SVG Format With Thematic... →
Shared by Jim Ken Hardy has created a really cool Perl utility to convert shapefiles into SVG, with Thematic Coloring! Convert Shapefiles Into SVG Format With Thematic Coloring Published…
Aug 11th
An Interactive Radar That Is Interactive | The... →
Shared by Jim Interactive Doppler Radar that’s better than the weather channel, plus I live in the area picture. An Interactive Radar That Is Interactive Written by Chad on August 10th, 2009 …
Aug 11th
Cartographic Explosion Coming | Spatial Sustain →
Shared by Jim It’s good to see #OpenStreetMap mentioned as part of the upcoming “Cartographic Explosion” Cartographic Explosion Coming event coverage, geovisualization August 10th,…
Aug 11th
Pierre-Luc Beaudoin » Blog Archive » Creating a... →
Shared by Jim Using walking-papers is a good way to add missing content to #OSM. Tried these in DC thanks to @wonderchook Creating a detailed map with Walking Papers August 9th, 2009 Posted…
Aug 10th
Perseid Meteor Shower to Yield 80 Meteors an Hour? →
Shared by Jim Perseid Meteor Shower tomorrow night! Hoping it doesn’t rain! Perseid Meteor Shower to Yield 80 Meteors an Hour? Ann Minard for National Geographic News August 10, 2009 …
Aug 10th
The Associated Press: Odd tricyle mapping Paris... →
Shared by Jim So this tricycle is being used by Google for Street View in Paris.
Aug 7th
Who's to blame for MacBook's poor battery... →
Shared by Jim This might (try to) explain why my MBP becomes piping hot when running Win7 and XP in Fusion. Who’s to blame for MacBook’s poor battery life under Windows? Some say…
Aug 6th
it may be good for you. →
Shared by Jim I must have missed this: The Interstate System drawn as a transit system. You know, the Interstate System is a pretty incredible bit of infrastructure, but have you ever…
Aug 6th
[0712.1598] The Price of Anarchy in Transportation... →
Shared by Jim For the big road nerds out there, here is the case study. The Price of Anarchy in Transportation Networks: Efficiency and Optimality Control Authors:Hyejin Youn (1), Michael T….
Aug 5th
Can closing roads cut delays? →
Shared by Jim Apparently, closing roads can cut delays. At least in NYC, Boston, and London. Rush-hour traffic in Boston. (John Nordell / The Christian Science Monitor /FILE) Does…
Aug 5th
Between the Poles: Crumbling Infrastructure, Where... →
Shared by Jim Do not go near bulldozers when visiting Sao Paulo! Crumbling Infrastructure, Where Is It ? According to the Globe and Mail, two sinkholes shut down traffic on a major…
Aug 5th
Philadelphia Bicycle News: Crews and Volunteers... →
Shared by Jim Volunteers have cleaned up the Schuylkill River Trail from Sunday’s Storm! Join in: http://bit.ly/1NeF6N Crews and Volunteers Clear the Schuylkill River Trail And now some good…
Aug 5th
Massacre Gmail Ads with These Two Sentences (and... →
Shared by Jim There are no ads on Gmail messages about catastrophic events or tragedies. Those “Sponsored Ads” in e-mails are an annoyance to both sender and recipient and they seem to…
Aug 5th