The BP Deepwater Response Team blog has a number of resources available for those interested in tracking the response to the Gulf of MExico BP oil spill. The blog includes updates as well as pointers to their social streams (Flickr, facebook, Twitter), included are many images that show responders, notice that many of the images involve maps and GIS professionals. See the Blog here, jump to the flickr stream here.
Archives for May 17, 2010
Gulf BP Oil Spill relative to the UK and other major urban centers
Gulf BP Oil Spill relative to the UK
Originally uploaded by GISuser.com GIS and Social, Mobile Tech Images
An interesting app using the Google Earth API enables users to visualize the Gulf of Mexico BP oil spill relative to the UK – impressive (approximate display as of May 13 spill size) Image created using app developed by paulrademacher.com. The application enables users to visualize the oil spill (approximate) compared to the UK, New York, Paris, Rome, San Fran, or Washington DC. See http://paulrademacher.com – See more images and maps of the oil spill HERE
Starbucks Rewards for foursquare mayors
Originally uploaded by GISuser.com GIS and Social, Mobile Tech Images
New today, a good PR effort by starbucks now has Rewards for checking into Starbucks from foursquare – Via the Starbucks facebook – Hey all you foursquare mayors of Starbucks! Show the barista you’re the mayor and get $1 off a however-you-want-it Starbucks Frappuccino. Any size, any flavor until 6/28. Let the ousting begin! See www.facebook.com/Starbucks. More on Mashable at mashable.com/2010/05/17/starbucks-foursquare-mayor-specials/
GPS-Enabled, Location-Aware Search of Real-Time Property, Ownership iPhone App
Here’s a tip on an interesting new mobile app (iPhone) designed to bring complete, real-property details, sales comparables, transaction history, plat maps, tax data and other information to the fingertips of real estate professionals. Indeed, I’m always hyping mobile technology to our audience of Geo professionals, mainly because our industry has access to knowledge and a wealth of geographic data, perfect for creating compelling GEO apps like this one. On the other hand, the real estate industry is massive and ripe with opportunity (See for example this PR archive of GIS for Real Estate) … mainly because it is plaugued with problems and begs for data-rich, useful, mobile apps.
More about the app… Using Title365, Real estate or lending professionals working after hours or remotely can share retrieved title insurance information directly from the Title365 Mobile app with clients and colleagues via email directly from the app, eliminating the need to go to other Internet sites or iPhone apps for this service. As well, recently viewed properties are highlighted and users have the option to save favorite properties for easy retrieval. An additional convenience feature includes the ability to find the nearest Advantage Title location, share office information, retrieve directions, one-touch calling, and more. See more details HERE
- Search real-time property information
- view property characteristics
- share info with clients
- find office location