by Barbaree | Jan 27, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog, Presentation & Conference Archives
GISetc is in training sessions today at Region 10 ESC. Click here to view the updated handout – GIS Handout Reg 10
by Barbaree | Jan 27, 2012 | Apps We Love, Free Resources, Our Blog
This is a GREAT tool! If you are tired of typing on your tablet or touch device – you need to download Dragon immediately! Dragon Dictation is an easy-to-use voice recognition application powered by Dragon NaturallySpeaking that allows you to easily speak and...
by Barbaree | Jan 26, 2012 | GIS Happenings, Our Blog
As many may know, Dr. Kristi Alvarez, of University of Redlands, was diagnosed with cancer early this fall. She fought mightily these past several months but passed away early this morning, January 26, 2012. Kristi was the consummate geographer being the 2010...
by Barbaree | Jan 26, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Tagging of Pacific Predators began in 2000 as one of 17 projects of the Census of Marine Life, an ambitious 10-year, 80-nation endeavor to assess and explain the diversity and abundance of life in the oceans, and where that life has lived, is living, and will live....
by Barbaree | Jan 25, 2012 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
This image shows a solar flare erupting on the Sun\’s northeastern hemisphere this week. Space weather officials say the strongest solar storm in more than six years is already bombarding Earth. Geomagnetic storms cause awesome sights, but they can also bring...
by Barbaree | Jan 24, 2012 | Apps We Love, Free Resources, Our Blog
Historypin is a way for millions of people to come together, from across different generations, cultures and places, to share small glimpses of the past and to build up the huge story of human history. Everyone has history to share: whether its sitting in yellowed...
by Barbaree | Jan 23, 2012 | Cougar's Corner, Free Resources, Our Blog
We\’re gluttons for infographics, and a team at Kansas State just served up a feast: maps of sin created by plotting per-capita stats on things like theft (envy) and STDs (lust). Not necessarily \”science\” (hence its presence in our...
by Barbaree | Jan 20, 2012 | Apps We Love, Our Blog
Offline Topo Maps helps you find your way, even when you aren\’t connected. The app provides topo and road maps, as well as features useful for hiking, camping, biking, and other outdoor sports. This app is perfect for exploring remote areas where service...
by Barbaree | Jan 19, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
With ClimateWizard you can view historic temperature and rainfall maps for anywhere in the world. View state-of-the-art future predictions of temperature and rainfall around the world. View and download climate change maps in a few easy steps. ClimateWizard enables...
by Barbaree | Jan 18, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Stress on water resources poses a threat to sustained business growth. It also creates an opportunity for competitive advantage through effective water risk management. In the past, no tools existed for companies, investors, and others to track water risks at a scale...
by Barbaree | Jan 16, 2012 | Cougar's Corner, crafts, Our Blog
Looking for a clever way to display a favorite or locally focused map? Try this – use different sizes of embroidery hoops to \”frame\” your maps. Trim off the excess after they are set the way you like, then simply hang on the wall! You can also...
by Barbaree | Jan 13, 2012 | Apps We Love, Free Resources, Our Blog
This is the ultimate in FREE earthquake apps! Quake Feed features six different basemaps provided by ESRI and an information feed of the past 7 days of earthquakes with magnitude > 2.5, displayed in a map or list format. Includes a variety of user-friendly filter...
by Barbaree | Jan 12, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
The BOOST portal features data rich maps of Kenya. Highly specialized and perfect for an AP Geography class to explore. Use the drop down menus and expolre (by year and by sector): poverty rates, household data, education statistics, employment rates, power...
by Barbaree | Jan 11, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Explore a rich variety of fossil data with maps and trace the ecosystem as it collapses and rises over time with Walkabout through Time from the Carnegie Institute for Science. When people first came to Australia, about 55-60,000 years ago, the landscape was very...
by Barbaree | Jan 10, 2012 | GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Torrential rain inundated southeastern Brazil in early January 2012, causing severe damage in multiple states. The floods forced thousands from their homes, damaged roads and homes, and broke through a levee in northern Rio de Janeiro State, according to news reports....
by Barbaree | Jan 9, 2012 | Free Resources, Newsletter Archives, Our Blog
We published our \”Year of Resources in Review\” today for 2011, summarizing our free resources, product releases and favorite apps from the past year. Click here or scan and follow the qr code off your mobile device to view our broadcast. Click here to...
by Barbaree | Jan 7, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog, SEVEN
Population is a complicated topic. Since the worldwide population topped 7 billion in 2011, National Geographic decided it was a topic they wanted to explore; but they wanted to do it in a way that gave their readers room to think. They spread out their coverage over...
by Barbaree | Jan 6, 2012 | Apps We Love, Cougar's Corner, Our Blog
\”GeoMaster makes geography fun – yes, really\” – TUAW.com \”I looked forever for a good map quiz game and this one is easily the best out there.\” Discover the world the easy way with this unique learning and educational tool. Have...
by Barbaree | Dec 30, 2011 | Apps We Love, Free Resources, Our Blog
If you need a great system to track your paper and electronic receipts, then you should check out the Lemon app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. It syncs with all of your devices, as well as with an online account to manage your expenses in a secure, simple, and...
by Barbaree | Dec 16, 2011 | Apps We Love, Our Blog
Have you ever looked up at the night sky, and wondered what exactly you were looking at? Pocket Universe is an easy-to-use app that will help you learn constellations, bright stars and planets. You can literally hold up your iPhone 3GS/4 or iPad in front of you, and...
