Category Archives: In the News

The Advent of All-knowing Point Maps

Using Google Maps isn’t what’s important. Making sure your map delivers its intended message is essential. Continue reading

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Architecture, five cents.

What was initially a concept project has ballooned into a movement promoting an open, candid discussion about local architectural issues. Architecture 5¢ is an attempt to get the public talking about architecture. I think this is a great idea – … Continue reading

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Web Mapping featured on Rowan’s homepage

Currently on Rowan’s homepage is an article on the Geography Department‘s work on bring GIS to the greater university community. The article focuses on our recent web mapping work; specifically the Land Use Change viewer and NJ State Atlas.  I’m … Continue reading

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God help us.

GIS for Dummies has been released. Aren’t there already too many people abusing GIS? Doesn’t the advanced nature of GIS preclude a “Dummies” book? I can understand Google Earth for Dummies, as that software is geared more towards general use, … Continue reading

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Ogle Earth on redaction of images from Google

Today, Ogle Earth has posted an excellent article on images from Google Earth that have gone missing. The imagery is of an area in Pakistan. Apparently Dianne Feinstein commented that the US military has been using a base in Pakistan … Continue reading

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Unsold cars requiring more and more space

Automobile manufacturers are cutting back on production as they cannot sell what they have on hand. This results in the staging areas at the ports becoming crowded with new cars that have nowhere to go. I find this ironic (in … Continue reading

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ACES begins operating on February 6th

ACES, the express rail service between New York and Atlantic City begins operations on February 6th. NJ Transit is operating the service. The service will actually cross the river into Pennsylvania and get as far south as North Philadelphia before … Continue reading

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technology has come a long way

“Back in my day, we had to wait years for grainy aerial photographs taken from a biplane.” CNN has satellite imagery of the crowd gathered on the Mall for today’s inauguration. The images are from GeoEye, who not only have … Continue reading

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GeoEye-1 sends back first imagery

GeoEye-1, an Earth-imaging satellite that’s been in the news recently due to its agreement with Google to provide the company with half-meter imagery, has sent back its first pictures. The satellite will provide images for Google to use in its … Continue reading

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Permit Extension Act and its effect on Smart Growth Areas

With the recent signing of the Permit Extension Act, permits and smart growth designations have been extended through to July 2010. However, certain areas will be exempted from the extension. This will have an effect on State Plan Centers and … Continue reading

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