This feature via GISuser... Sorry for the delay in continuing the 5 Things series, however, I've
been delayed due to a short holiday... enjoy this edition as I cover off
some really cool tidbits that I'm sure you'll appreciate!
Oakland Adds Bike Routes and more bike data to OpenOakland @openOakland
The already data-rich open resource in Oakland is even richer now
thanks to the addition of some cool bicycle data... let the hacking and
mashing begin! This platform is an open data catalog built by the
OpenOakland Brigade as a community resource and this site uses the
opensource CKAN platform- the same free software behind the UK
government’s Data.Gov.UK resource. This site has been populated with
data found on various Oakland Government websites and from the huge data
warehouse operated by Urban Strategies Council and it’s public web
mapping platform InfoAlamedaCounty.org
See more at http://data.openoakland.org/en/dataset/bicycle-routes
Samsung rolls out the all new GALAXY S 4 - Better, faster, more wow!
Equipped with a 13 megapixel rear camera, the GALAXY S 4 also boasts a
‘Dual Camera’function that allows simultaneous use of both front and
rear cameras. Users can choose from a variety of frame effects which
blend the two pictures naturally and also adjust the size of the small
picture inside the big one. Users can select 8 different ways to combine
the two photos taken by the front camera and the rear camera. At the
same time, the ‘Dual Video Call’ function enables you to make and
receive a video call while showing what you are looking at during the
call. The camera functionality extends beyond Dual Camera, as the device
is also equipped with 12 outstanding shooting modes including ‘Drama
Shot’, which allows you to see all the action in one continuous
time-lapse, and ‘Sound & Shot’, which stores sound and voice
together
Features:
5 inch Full HD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080) display, 441 ppi
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
13 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Flash & Zero Shutter Lag
The Art of Story Telling from Pixar
Writing a blog post, singing a song, heck, even making a cool map,
all are interesting ways to tell a story. Every story teller can always
use a little help so why not get some pointers from the experts at
Pixar? I recently stumbled onto an article that shared Pixar's 22 rules
of telling a story. Some of the gems included in the resource include: a
reminder to keep in mind what’s interesting to you as an audience not
what’s fun to do as a writer; You gotta identify with your
situation/characters, can’t just write ‘cool’.; Finish your story, let
go even if it’s not perfect.
National Geographic on Sequestration
Sequestration has come and the hurting has barely started, however,
that isn't stopping the likes of National Geographic from boasting about
some of the effects that may result. In a recent article the NGS has
outlined several ways that sequestration will hurt parks and wildlife,
for example by fewer tours, campsites, and fewr jobs. Other items
outlined in the article include:
The sequester will require a 5 percent cut in the budget of each park.
The Minuteman Missile Site in South Dakota will close all tours, turning away 50,000 annual visitors
For an example of sequestration cuts at the NPS see HERE
Geospatial Open Learning from Penn State on Coursera
Open learning is HUGE, plain and simple and there's a number of fine,
open learning resources available to the public including Coursera. And
so it's great to see that the Geo EDU leaders at Penn State have added a
new ofering to the coursera lineup of open learnbing options - enter
Maps and the Geospatial Revolution from Anthony Robinson at PSU. Some
details of htis 5 week course... This course brings together core
concepts in cartography, geographic information systems, and spatial
thinking with real-world examples to provide the fundamentals necessary
to engage with Geography beyond the surface-level.
Using QR Codes to Deliver Maps Electronically - cartographers
are tapping into technology in the form of Quick Response Codes (QR
codes) to help promote, sell and deliver maps electronically. Ted
Florence discusses QR codes, what they are and how they are useful for
maps and map producers.
10 Resources To Help You Get Started Programming with Python-
There's no question that if you want a head start in your career as a
GIS Analyst, programmer, or other technology professional that Python
programming is a must. Just look around on twitter, follow some geo
hacks on Google +, check out the developer resources, and attend a
GeoGeek meetup of WhereCamp and you'll hear about python.
58% Use Location-based Apps Despite Privacy Concerns- A telephone poll of 1,000 Americans shows that many people are concerned
about geolocation, which uses data from a computer or mobile device to
identify a physical location
The Really Big List of Mapping, Geo location Mobile developer resources, APIs and Tools - The Mobile Ecosystem... no question that mobile is huge and
the opportunity for developers, in particular, geo developers! There's
loads of developer resources on the web so to help the developer,
here's a listing of just some of the fine dev resources, blogs,
toolsets and more to consider when developing or porting your app to a
smartphone or Tablet.
Mobile Technology Feature - Top 10 Business Apps for Android - Android has become one of the most popular mobile operating systems
in the world due to advanced software, competitive manufacturers, and an
app market that is filled with exciting and useful applications. Read
on for this fine Top 10 List compiled by tech writer, Blake Sanders
ArcGIS.com Mashup Tutorial with Flickr and Foursquare data-
Here's a simple "how to" tutorial on working with the free ArcGIS.com
to easily import KML or RSS data from Flickr and foursquare into ArcGIS
to create your own custom map mashup.
Most Users of Free Photo Apps Say Adding Cool Effects is Most Useful - Adding cool effects
to photos was rated as the most useful thing by more than halfof
consumers surveyed using free online photography services, according to
CatchFree a free
online service that helps people find the best free mobile and web applications
to perform useful tasks.
Flickr GPS Photo Tag Tip - Here's a tip for Flickr users who want to share their GPS information
with their photos. note, in order to do this you'll need to be
capturing photos using a GPS-enabled or GPS-aware camera (see you're
smartphone hardware settings to ensure that GPS or location sharing is
turned "ON)".
Featured Events
Location Business Summit USA - The biggest meeting place for hands on knowledge and networking within
the mobile and location industry. Continuing on from the massive success
of last year’s events in Silicon Valley and Amsterdam, join the biggest
and best companies in the community at the most influential LBS focused
summit in the world. San Jose CA
Wavefront Summits - Wavefront Wireless Summits Week 2013 connects
technology solution providers with global business leaders to
accelerate ideas and market opportunities.
The Underground Guide To The iPhone:
The iPhone is – if I may say so – one of the greatest mobile
revolutions of the past decade. More and more, mobile phones seem to
materialize out of our wildest dreams. Because of the tight integration
of third-party applications, you can do nearly everything with your
device — be it gaming, working, fooling around, and of course phoning.
10 Resources To Help You Get Started Programming with Python
