by Joseph Kerski | Sep 13, 2011 | Articles, DirectionsMag, Joseph Kerski
Our editors offer their suggestions to those looking to enhance their career in GIS by listing the top five skills they believe those individuals should possess. Editor in Chief Joe Francica and Executive Editor Adena Schutzberg take slightly different approaches to...
by Barbaree | Sep 12, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
So you’re off to the Festival of Books. New place this year at USC, requiring a new route from your house. Do you grab an atlas off the bookshelf to figure it out? Unfold a paper map of Los Angeles? No. You go to the computer and hit Google Maps or MapQuest, Or you...
by Barbaree | Sep 11, 2011 | GIS Happenings, Our Blog
As a nation, today is a day of somber remembering. We feel a mix of sorrow for so many lost lives as well as a sense of pride for the sacrifice of those who so bravely gave up their lives trying to help others. We also remember our service men and women those who have...
by Barbaree | Sep 9, 2011 | Apps We Love, Our Blog
Geology AZ is the Arizona version of the first GIS (geographical information system) for the iPhone. This initial release focuses on the geology of the Grand Canyon state, and related data. Geology AZ is completely self-contained, which means that it is always...
by Barbaree | Sep 6, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
The New York Times compiled cell phone data to show the connections between people. These data rich maps reveal communities don\’t necessarily correspond to geographic borders.