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Archive for June, 2008

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Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Revealed: secret Soviet maps to occupy Scotland (Scotland on Sunday)

THEY are maps where X Marx the spot. Thankfully, the Iron Curtain has been pulled down and the Cold War has defrosted.

Study: flood maps outdated (Portsmouth Herald)

CONCORD (AP) Federal maps used by most New Hampshire communities to determine the scope of once-per-century floods are sometimes decades out of date.

Cayce approves floods maps for development (The State)

The Cayce City Council on Friday unanimously adopted federally mandated flood maps for the disputed Vista Farms development on the east side of the Congaree River. The maps designate flood zones that would ban construction in most of the 3,100-acre project, formerly known as Green Diamond. The Federal Emergency Management Agency instructed the city to approve the flood zones or risk losing …

Study: N.H. Flood Maps Outdated (WMUR New Hampshire)

CONCORD, N.H. — Federal maps used by most New Hampshire communities to determine the scope of once-per-century floods are sometimes decades out of date, according to a new study.

Study: NH 100-year flood maps outdated (WCAX-TV Vermont)

Associated Press - June 27, 2008 8:55 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Federal maps used by most New Hampshire communities to determine the effect of 100-year floods are sometimes decades out of…

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Friday, June 27th, 2008

Minor Maps Updates (All About Symbian)

This is going to sound like I’m on some sad, geeky maps-watch, but… I’ve been on a sad, geeky maps watch and have noticed that there’s a new version of Nokia Maps online, v2.0.2402 - and no, I’ve no idea what’s new. There’s also a new MapLoader, v1.3.12, promising ‘improved compatibility’.

In “Maps and Legends,” his new collection of essays, Michael Chabon postulates… (San Francisco Chronicle)

In “Maps and Legends,” his new collection of essays, Michael Chabon postulates an alternate universe: “Imagine that, sometime about 1950, it has been decided collectively, informally, a little at a time, but with finality, to proscribe every kind of novel but…

FEMA unveils parish flood maps (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Proposed flood insurance rate maps for St. Tammany Parish and the parish’s eight municipalities were unveiled by federal officials Wednesday in Covington, triggering a 12- to 18-month process of public review and comment.

Entries from Torontoist tagged with ‘maps’ (Torontoist)

…and it’s rather unfortunate. Spacing reports that the TTC has begun to update its subway route map in subway carswith a much uglier font, slightly more clutter, and a messy new treatment of addresses. To wit on the latter point:…visual clutter is increased by the new addresses on the maps.

Sutter maps out flood insurance (Appeal-Democrat)

While it’s all but inevitable the Sutter County Board of Supervisors will pass new flood insurance maps for the south county by December, that vote will not be a pleasant time at the Hall of Records building.

FEMA releases flood maps for parish (News Banner)

After two years of mapping and research, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has released new flood maps for residents of Slidell and the rest of St. Tammany Parish.

Google Street View Car Drives Into Microsoft Campus, Gets Laughed At By Windows Live Maps [Google Street View] (Gizmodo)

Reader Don sends in this fantastic tip about a Google Street View car actually driving around and taking pictures inside a Microsoft campus. The GooCarshown here photographed by…

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (SeedQuest)

Maps estimating the emergence of midge populations are being posted daily on the Canadian Wheat Board ( CWB) web site as a service to western Canadian grain farmers.

Cayce to OK disputed flood zone standards (The State)

Cayce leaders are to meet this morning to adopt disputed federal flood zone standards that would ban construction in most of the Vista Farms project. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has ordered Cayce to adopt 2002 flood maps or risk losing flood insurance eligibility. Flood zones have been in dispute, including court challenges, for more than a decade. The fight dates to when the project …

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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

City maps define destruction of flood (The Gazette)

CEDAR RAPIDS and#8212; Jim Thatcher is not a tall man, but the city’s head of code enforcement seemed even shorter Monday standing in front of huge maps hanging on the walls in his office’s new, temporary home at Westdale Mall.Thatcher’s maps detail in grim fashion, lot-by-lot, just which parts of the city were damaged by the 2008 flood and#8212; the flood that also has forced an assortment of …

PRIMAL RACE MAPS (KTVM Butte)

Primal race uses maps provided by Montana based “mytopo.com.” The group also follows the location of each team using special gps devices. The trackers update every ten minutes and are shown on the same maps that the teams are using.

FEMA releases flood maps for parish (News Banner)

After two years of mapping and research, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has released new flood maps for residents of Slidell and the rest of St. Tammany Parish.

FEMA maps delayed for months (The Houma Courier)

HOUMA — New maps that could have a substantial impact on the cost of new flood-insurance policies and enforce strict elevation standards on lower bayou communities in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes should be out in late June or early July, parish officials said.

Late breaking news

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Facebook Group Using Google Maps To Go "Dipping" At Strangers’ Pools (Search Engine Land)

Facebook ‘dipping’ craze irks pool owners from the Telegraph reports that teenagers on Facebook are using Google Maps to locate pools in their neighborhoods and then hold pool parties, as uninvited guests. The new phenomenon is called “dipping,” and has caused concern amongst the Bournemouth, UK region. These ‘dippers’ has been inviting others via Facebook to join these ‘dipping’ …

Some say FEMA’s flood maps are inaccurate (USA Today)

Colorado homeowners are among those who are now paying big money for mandatory flood insurance, despite accusations that some of FEMA’s flood plain maps are inaccurate, the Vail Daily reports. A number of Eagle-Vail properties have been newly-designated as a…

Online maps show crime rates (News 24 South Africa)

Online maps showing crime rates in every area of England and Wales are part of new measures against crime in the UK.

Online maps to show local crime (BBC News)

Online maps with crimes plotted on them are to be brought in “for every area” of England and Wales.

Google Maps Gets Political (TechCrunch)

The Google Maps team has set up a showcase for some of its favorite mashups from the 2008 US presidential election. Four of the mashups - Primary Results, Twitter, Search Queries, and Campaign Trail - were made by Google itself. The Primary Result mashup shows how states and districts across the country voted in the […]

Online maps to show local crime rates (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Online maps showing crime rates in every area of England and Wales were announced by the government on Wednesday as part of a raft of new measures aimed at engaging communities in the fight against crime.

Online maps to show UK crime hotspots (Daily Telegraph)

Families across the country will be able to see how many burglaries and assaults are committed in their neighbourhoods using new online crime maps.

GTX Corp Brings Personal Location-Based Services to the Masses With Google Maps API Premier (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

GTX Corp today announced the integration of Google Maps(TM) API Premier into the tracking platform of the gpVector(TM) Personal Location Service technology. The company’s PLS system consists of a matchbook-sized, location-reporting module that utilizes GTX Corp’s “always-on” Assisted-GPS tracking capabilities. Cellular transmission services are provided by the company’s wireless carrier …

GTX brings personal LBS with Google Maps API Premier (CIOL)

LOS ANGELES, USA: GTX Corp. announced the integration of Google Maps API Premier into the tracking platform of the gpVector Personal Location Service (PLS) technology.

GTX Corp Brings Personal Location-Based Services to the Masses with Google Maps API Premier (wallstreet:online AG)

GTX Corp (1282105;OTCBB:GTXO) today announced the integration of Google Maps(TM) API Premier into the tracking

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Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

GTX brings personal LBS with Google Maps API Premier (CIOL)

LOS ANGELES, USA: GTX Corp. announced the integration of Google Maps API Premier into the tracking platform of the gpVector Personal Location Service (PLS) technology.

GTX Corp Brings Personal Location-Based Services to the Masses with Google Maps API Premier (wallstreet:online AG)

GTX Corp (1282105;OTCBB:GTXO) today announced the integration of Google Maps(TM) API Premier into the tracking

‘Maps’ charted happy course for Walters and the city (Baltimore Sun)

Jamie Veracka worked as a cartographer before she became an art teacher in Anne Arundel County. So when she heard about an exhibit of maps at Baltimore’s Walters Art Museum, she had to see it.

GTX Corp Brings Personal Location-Based Services to the Masses with Google Maps API Premier (Centre Daily Times)

GTX Corp (OTCBB: GTXO) today announced the integration of Google Maps(TM) API Premier into the tracking platform of the gpVector(TM) Personal Location Service (PLS) technology. The company’s PLS system consists of a matchbook-sized, location-reporting module that utilizes GTX Corp’s “always-on” Assisted-GPS tracking capabilities. Cellular transmission services are provided by the company’s …

Brunswick flood plains change; maps available (Brunswick Sun Times)

BRUNSWICK — Revised flood plain maps are now available at city hall and residents whose properties reside on or in the vicinity of a registered flood plain might want to take a look. Consulting city engineer Ryan Cummins said the…

GTX Corp Brings Personal Location-Based Services to the Masses with Google Maps API Premier (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

LOS ANGELES—-GTX Corp today announced the integration of Google Maps API Premier into the tracking platform of the gpVector Personal Location Service technology. The company’s PLS system consists of a matchbook-sized, location-reporting module that utilizes GTX Corp’s “always-on” Assisted-GPS tracking capabilities.

Google Maps keeps utility updated (Reno Gazette-Journal)

Sierra Pacific Power Co. has tapped into the updated Google Maps technology for its economic development department’s Web site.

MapsAlive Incorporates Video Into Interactive Maps (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Now anyone can easily create interactive maps integrating video, photos, and text with no programming.

Agribusiness Grows With Crop-Specific Maps (WirelessWorkforceOnline)

Crop-specific maps, created by combining survey data and satellite images, provide a literal lay of the land for farmers and agribusinesses such as seed and fertilizer companies.

Ted Leo - Since U Been Gone / Maps

Monday, June 16th, 2008

The ORIGINAL recording and video of Ted Leo covering Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Since U Been Gone’ mixed with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs ‘Maps’.

Late breaking news

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

MAPS facing budget woes (The Mining Journal)
MAPS facing budget woes (The Mining Journal)
MARQUETTE While cuts are not expected for Marquette Area Public Schools during the 2008-09 school year, the districts long-term financial future looks gloomy as it faces declining enrollment and revenue. The MAPS school board met Monday for a budget work session, discussing the financial outlook for the district for the coming school year.

Late breaking news

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Google street maps now ogle Naples, Fort Myers (Naples Daily News)

Now you can drive down Naples streets without leaving home. Google Maps Street View went live Wednesday for the Naples-Fort Myers area. The street views get an immediate response from users. Some hail this as a hyper-local idea, while others gasp at the invasion of privacy.

Get Started With Yahoo Maps API (Wired News)

Planning a big party, a wedding or an offsite? Using the Yahoo Maps API is an easy way to get your guests to the right place and maybe even on time. Our tutorial will show you how to embed a map in your HTML in three steps.

Residents get 90 days to appeal flood maps (Asbury Park Press)

Monmouth County residents who want to challenge the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s new flood zone maps will have 90 days from today to submit their appeals, federal officials said.

School Board OKs architect for MAPS project (Altus Times)

asst. to editor The Altus Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint the firm of Boynton, Williams and Associates as the architect for the school districts MAPS project during its regular meeting in the board conference room at the administrative center on Tuesday evening.

New digital flood maps taking in Iberia Parish (The Daily Iberian)

Iberia parish property owners are asked to be active participants in the development of new digital flood insurance rate maps.

Maps (UCSC Version) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

“Fantastically Creepy” is one way it has been described. How would you describe it? Video for “Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Go UCSC.
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Late breaking news

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Grimmer upset with FEMA flood maps (The Advocate)

Livingston Parish President Mike Grimmer says FEMA’s flood maps are poorly drawn, and it’s time for the federal government to make changes. FEMA flood maps help mortgage companies decide which properties need flood insurance. According to Grimmer, the current ones are full of mistakes.

How to: Get faster GPS locks and Get more from Navigation with Nokia Maps (All About Symbian)

Steve Litchfield shares a little of his sat-nav experience, hopefully of help to anybody suffering from slow GPS locks, especially under S60 and Nokia Maps, and frustrated by the apparent ‘unreliability’ of mobile navigation software.

New Oldham County maps available (Louisville Courier-Journal)

If you’re lousy with directions, you may want to pick up a new Oldham County map at the Chamber of Commerce.

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