Just announced in Today's "Coloradoan", Zone Appraisal and Imaging Operations (aka, Zaio Zone) will be taking photographs of every address in the community (Larimer County, CO) for the purpose of maintaining a photographic database. Photos will be taken from public property and property owners will be able to remove their listing from the database from the company's website according to the release.
Zone Appraisal and Imaging Operations, develops and maintains a site-verified database of photos, valuations and property information of residential properties and rates them using its "GeoScore" rating system, according to the company's Web site. See http://www.zaio.com/
I wonder if my property value goes up with the GeoScore??
March 20, 2008
ArcGIS Server Code Challenge Winner combines ArcGIS Server 9.2 technology with Google's Google Maps and Microsoft's Virtual Earth
Just heard from Alex over at GCS Research in Montana... Alex tells me that his crew picked up a prize in the 2008 ArcGIS Server Code Challenge. The company was recognized innovation in combining the geospatial analytical power of ArcGIS Server 9.2 technology with Google's Google Maps and Microsoft's Virtual Earth visualization applications. According to the company, Mr. John Waterman, Vice-President of Geospatial Solutions for GCS Research, developed the application demonstrations based upon on-going work and expertise with ArcGIS Server as well as Microsoft's Virtual Earth and Google Maps. Congrats!
Demonstration site for Microsoft Virtual Earth:
http://www.gcs-research.net/veparceldemo/
Demonstration site for Google Maps:
http://www.gcs-research.net/gparceldemo
Parcel data served via ArcGIS Server and displayed in Google Maps... Sweet!
Demonstration site for Microsoft Virtual Earth:
http://www.gcs-research.net/veparceldemo/
Demonstration site for Google Maps:
http://www.gcs-research.net/gparceldemo
Parcel data served via ArcGIS Server and displayed in Google Maps... Sweet!
No it's not a Smart car, rather a Subaru R1e electric alternative commuter
Off topic but of interest as the price at the pump rises almost daily. As the US gears up for a summer of what many other countries (Canada, UK and the entire EU) have endured for years - $4+ per gallon prices at the pump, there's some relief on the horizon for those who can wait... enter the Subaru R1e (look slike a Smart car doesn't it?)... some specs from Subaru:
The Subaru R1e employs state-of-the-art, fast-charge lithium ion battery technology that eliminates typical lithium ion battery issues of charge memory loss, allowing partial charges and quick charges that do not decrease battery life. The two-seat Subaru R1e is capable of driving at speeds up to 65 mph with a range of up to 50 miles, making it an ideal urban commuter. The Subaru R1e can be "quick-charged" to 80 percent capacity in only 15 minutes using quick-charge technology. The vehicle can be fully charged overnight (eight hours) while connected to a standard household electrical outlet. The R1e uses an AC permanent magnet synchronized motor producing 40 kW. (Source: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.). Indeed I'd contemplate trading my Expedition in on one, prived I could get the 3 kids and 2 dogs in it!
The Subaru R1e employs state-of-the-art, fast-charge lithium ion battery technology that eliminates typical lithium ion battery issues of charge memory loss, allowing partial charges and quick charges that do not decrease battery life. The two-seat Subaru R1e is capable of driving at speeds up to 65 mph with a range of up to 50 miles, making it an ideal urban commuter. The Subaru R1e can be "quick-charged" to 80 percent capacity in only 15 minutes using quick-charge technology. The vehicle can be fully charged overnight (eight hours) while connected to a standard household electrical outlet. The R1e uses an AC permanent magnet synchronized motor producing 40 kW. (Source: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.). Indeed I'd contemplate trading my Expedition in on one, prived I could get the 3 kids and 2 dogs in it!
March 18, 2008
Save The Date - Webcast, How to build mobile GPS applications
Heads-up, here's a webcast for anyone that's interested in building mobile apps on the WHERE platform
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
12pm Eastern Time (GMT - 5)
How to build mobile GPS applications for the WHERE 2008 Contest
Learn how to create an entry for the WHERE Developer Contest. Build something cool on the WHERE platform, and you can win cash and major distribution opportunities.
See - http://where.com/presentation/
live web conference on April 3rd at 12pm noon Eastern Time (GMT -5)
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
12pm Eastern Time (GMT - 5)
How to build mobile GPS applications for the WHERE 2008 Contest
Learn how to create an entry for the WHERE Developer Contest. Build something cool on the WHERE platform, and you can win cash and major distribution opportunities.
See - http://where.com/presentation/
live web conference on April 3rd at 12pm noon Eastern Time (GMT -5)
March 17, 2008
embed Google maps and Microsoft Virtual Earth side by side
Dual Maps from mapchannels.com enables users to embed Google maps and Microsoft Virtual Earth side by side
This new feature comes to us from MapChannels - It is now possible to create an embeddable map that includes an aerial map, a bird's eye view and a street view of the same location. You can change the settings of your Dual Maps without having to re-visit the Map Channels website. The service is free and does not require registration.
A custom setup screen enables users to first set display option such as map style (is terrain, or street view, borders, Virtual earth options, toolbars, and marker titles... quite nice! Create your own dual map here
See below for a sample DualMap
Map Channels - Free mapping tools for your website or blog
This new feature comes to us from MapChannels - It is now possible to create an embeddable map that includes an aerial map, a bird's eye view and a street view of the same location. You can change the settings of your Dual Maps without having to re-visit the Map Channels website. The service is free and does not require registration.
A custom setup screen enables users to first set display option such as map style (is terrain, or street view, borders, Virtual earth options, toolbars, and marker titles... quite nice! Create your own dual map here
See below for a sample DualMap
Map Channels - Free mapping tools for your website or blog
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