Category Archives: web20

Webmaps – National Geologic map database serves up geologic maps of the US

Posted on December 2, 2012 by glenn

I’m a huge fan of geologic maps and so I was pretty stoked to poke around in the newly updated National Geologic map database from the USGS. This awesome WMS enables you to quickly pan around the US in search … Continue reading →

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Amazing Street View WebMap of National Parks from @Nature_Valley

Posted on March 21, 2012 by glenn

Wow, I’m simply loving this one! During my morning crawl around the web for interesting “Geo” news announcements I was surprised to notice a little gem from of all companies, Nature Valley – yes indeed, the guys who make those … Continue reading →

Posted in environment, web20 |

Video – Tim O’reilly The Power of Platforms from Web 2.0 to Gov 2.0

Posted on June 1, 2011 by glenn

The internet operating system is a data operating system… Via Esri videos, Tim O’Reilly, founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media, explores the notion of the Internet becoming an Operating System with subsystems and applications that deliver services and the importance … Continue reading →

Posted in ESRI, video, web20 |

Dartmouth Health Atlas Project – Mapping Health Trends and Stats

Posted on November 24, 2010 by glenn

For more than 20 years, the Dartmouth Atlas Project has documented glaring variations in how medical resources are distributed and used in the United States. The project uses Medicare data to provide information and analysis about national, regional, and local … Continue reading →

Posted in web20 |

Early Registration Extended for O’Reilly Where 2.0

Posted on February 17, 2010 by gisuser

From O’reilly Media… In these tough economic times we realize passing on savings to you, our audience, is something worth consideration and importance.  We are extending our early registration pricing until March 1, 2010, which saves you $300 off standard … Continue reading →

Posted in web20, where2.0 |

The Waze international partner program

Posted on December 1, 2009 by glenn

More waves from Waze as the company has this week announced details of their new International partner program. Waze’s crowdsourced map building platform and strong consumer appeal enables map-owners to enhance their offering with real-time traffic and map data, while … Continue reading →

Posted in web20 |

of Interest – Where 2.0 Online Conference, December 3, 2009 – Emphasis on iPhone Sensors

Posted on November 12, 2009 by glenn

Details of an interesting event organized by O’reilly Media, yes, the cool people who bring you Where2.0 every Spring! Event details… This half day Online version with emphasize the latest on iPhone sensors.  It serves as a great segue from … Continue reading →

Posted in iphone, oreilly, web20, where2.0 |

ESRI driven Web Map Shows Where Stimulus Funds Are Going

Posted on October 2, 2009 by glenn

Have you visited Recovery.gov recently? If so you may have noticed a dynamic map that shows where American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds have been awarded as well as recipient information. ESRI is reminding us that they are the company … Continue reading →

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SwankyAnts Tells You Whats on Anywhere – new map-based events website

Posted on August 17, 2009 by glenn

A tip came my way from an old U. Vic colleague of mine regarding a cool, new map-based events website – enter SwankyAnts. This community events web service enables users to browse or add details of events taking place in … Continue reading →

Posted in web search, web20 |

Mapping Crime in the UK with the Cornwall Crime Explorer

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Glenn

A new interactive mapping service in the UK is helping locals track crime incidents. The Cornwall Crime Explorer is updated every 3 months (or quarter) with new recorded crime data. This includes data on the total number of crime incidents … Continue reading →

Posted in web20 |

White Paper Tip – Taking Advantage of Web 2.0

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Glenn

Here’s a tip on a free white paper (from Oracle) that could be useful to many individuals and tech companies… Details: Wondering what role Web2.0/Sales2.0 and/or social networking plays in the sales arena? This paper reveals what it is and … Continue reading →

Posted in social network, social networking, web20 |

A welcome video from Ignite Boulder and Be Stylish not Scottish!

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Glenn

Last night I managed to get my arse outta the house and drove south on I-25 down to the CU campus in Boulder, CO to take in Ignite Colorodo #2 (see @igniteboulder & ignitecolorado.com) and boy am I glad I … Continue reading →

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