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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 10:00pm CEST
Google has now incorporated StreetView images into driving directions. This is another practical application of the street-level photography. Earlier I wrote about its adoption by real-estate vertical Trulia and other “practical” implementations of StreetView. At many steps of the way StreetView images are available to “disambiguate” directions (camera icons indicate the availability of images). Here are some sample images for a hypothetical trip from the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley CA to the
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 9:51pm CEST
Social blogging tool Profy goes beta with big plans for the future April 29th, 2008 At last week’s Web 2.0 Expo, one of the companies showing its wares was Profy, a blogging service I covered back in January. Back then, I was impressed with its vision, although not with its customization options, which fell short of what was offered on hosted blogging tools such as MovableType and WordPress. However, after meeting with Profy co-founder Svetlana Gladkova this morning, I’m beginning to see th
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 8:36pm CEST
Google map directions get Street View April 29th, 2008 Google Maps directions now are augmented with Street View imagery, where it's available. (Credit: Google) Google has built its Street View into Google Maps’ ability to provide driving directions, the company said Tuesday. With the feature, a small camera icon appears next to the intersections in the turn-by-turn directions. Clicking on the icon brings up a view of the intersection so people can see the area in question. Google
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 8:04pm CEST
Site created to share Live Mesh invites April 29th, 2008 After getting into the limited beta for Microsoft’s Live Mesh, blogger Long Zheng wanted to find a way to share the opportunity. It turns out that each person who gets added to the beta gets to invite a few others, by sharing files with them. “As soon as I got my own invite, I started thinking of the original ‘Gmail invite sharing’ Web site and began to build one for Live Mesh,” Zheng said on his Istartedsomething blog. “Thus,
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 8:00pm CEST
I am trying out the Wordpress.com “Make this blog your personalized blog.com” domain mapping service with my personal domain: TimothyCohn.com Previously the TimothyCohn.com domain was hosted and parked at WhyPark.com. TimothyCohn.com at one time was in Google’s search engine results. However, like all short cuts - the WhyPark.com domain parking solution proved to be both: short and cut. I own TimothyCohn.com and haven’t changed the domain’s ownership during this trial. Only time will tell
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 7:42pm CEST
The ‘TextCu.be’: Social network on a keychain? April 29th, 2008 If you’re becoming hopelessly addicted to Twitter or any other social network, then by all means stay away from this device. Called “TextCu.be“–being of Web 2.0 in nature, it obviously can’t have a normal spelling–this is a dedicated wireless receiver designed to get text messages from designated social networks. (Credit: TextCu.be) There’s just one question that immediately comes to mind: Why would anyone buy a device like t
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 7:20pm CEST
The second of my Japan blog posts: A couple of weeks ago, we had a mini mapping party at Tokyo. My hosts were Hiroshi Miura from Openstreetmap.jp and the Kodeo (Little Edo) Linux User Group, a great group of people, professionals and enthusiasts. We met at the IPA (the IT Promotion Agency - a kind of governmental centre for promoting excellence in IT), near Sugamo. Hiroshi Miura, who recently has started openstreetmap.jp invited me to give a talk and demonstration about OpenStreetMap (slides)
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 6:56pm CEST
RestyleMe lets you judge others and not feel guilty about it April 29th, 2008 As of two years ago People magazine was raking in a whopping $1.5 billion in revenue. Much of the magazine is photos of celebrities or other people of interest that others pay simply to flip through. One of the recurring (and most popular) features has celebrities wearing some of the worst clothing, picked out especially by the editors–usually with wonderfully snarky commentary. In the same spirit is RestyleMe, w
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 6:33pm CEST
As part of their Zimbabwe Election Watch campaign, website Sowanele.com has mapped data of conditions affecting last month’s election (thanks to a tweet from Paul Bradshaw for the link). Users can see where different factors or issues, including violence, state propaganda and press freedom, have had an impact on the election process. The map below shows areas where voters have been affected by issues relating to food supply, voter registration, looting and political cleansing. The map is b
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 5:21pm CEST
The BBC is using Ordinance Survey maps to display traffic hotspots based on info from its Jam Cams. Clicking through the flash-generated map takes you through to a live Jam Cam video feed which is updated every 10 minutes. The bigger the circles on the map, the more cameras are available in that area. The BBC formerly used Google maps for the project, but has switched to the new format
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 5:15pm CEST
Backpacker magazine has relaunched its website, which now contains new multimedia and GPS supported content. The site features an interactive map containing more than 1200 GPS-supported hikes, expert blogs and on-the-scene video. “Our primary focus was to create the ultimate outdoor adventure renaissance experience on the web” said editor Anthony Cerretani in a press release. “We wanted users not only to get the most up-to-date information from the site, but also to be able to participate
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 5:06pm CEST
How to Texture-Map Triangles in a Canvas April 29th, 2008 Some who are curious as to how it was possible to achieve texture-mapping in an HTML5 canvas probably already took a peek at the code in the Wii Opera SDK only to see that it has been optimized into obfuscation. Thus, I’ve decided to write an article to explain the technique, starting with the basics. The triangle definition The triangles are defined in the same manner as they are in the flat shading part of the SDK and are fully c
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 5:05pm CEST
Question of the Month: Mapping Single Property Websites Question: I have a home that is in an undeveloped area, it does not map correctly on the site I created for it on my AgencyLogic PowerSite. Can I move the home’s location on the map? Answer: The AgencyLogic PowerSite system allows you to select a mapping provider, as some maps do a better job in different areas. Our system allows you to choose from Google, MapQuest, Microsoft and Yahoo mapping services. You can select a mapping pro
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 3:58pm CEST
HDtracks: Why settle for iTunes now that you can get CD quality music downloads? April 29th, 2008 (Credit: Steve Guttenberg) Even hardcore audiophiles have to face the music–brick and mortar record stores are fading fast–and it’s starting to look like the CD is on its way out. Sure, no card carrying audiophile would be caught dead downloading MP3s or iTunes, the sonic sacrifices are too drastic. Well, what if there was a site that offered bona fide CD quality downloads, would audiophiles go
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 3:36pm CEST
Eletrônicos :: GPS :: GPS Mapa Descrição GPS Garmin Mapping MAP60C O GPSMAP 60C contém mapa básico das Américas, incluindo principais estradas, rios, lagos, divisas, cidades e memória interna de 56 MB para fazer download de dados do MapSource. À prova dágua com tela grande, botões grandes e caixa reforçada fazem desta unidade um equipamento resistente a condições adversas. Dados Técnicos Características do Mapa : Mapa interno das Américas com rios, lagos,
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 3:33pm CEST
Eletrônicos :: GPS :: GPS Mapa Descrição Semelhante ao GPSMAP 60C, na versão monocromática com alta resolução. Robusto e à prova dágua, display com ótima leitura tanto para navegação noturna quanto diurna (luz do sol). Capacidade de roteirização automática, turn-by-turn. Possui 24MB de memória interna para receber dados do MapSource marítimo, topográfico ou de ruas de cidades. Semelhante aos outros da série 60, sendo este compacto e leve e com interface amigável. Inclui
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 3:22pm CEST
Are you looking for a .NET or SQL Server User Group? I'm hoping to make your task a little easier by adding a handy user group map to my blog. If you go to the homepage of my blog, and look in the section entitled "My Stuff," you'll find a new widget containing a Virtual Earth map of the active .NET and SQL Server user groups in the Mid-Atlantic area (if I missed yours, don't fret, just drop me a note, and I'll add you). If you click on the Expand link, it'll enlarge the map for better readabil
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 3:22pm CEST
By Humphrey Cheung Friday, March 30, 2007 12:49 Orlando (FL) - Most people have used GPS devices, but have you ever wondered where all the data comes from? At the CTIA Wireless convention in Orlando Florida, Tele Atlas company officials showed us their “Mobile Mapping Van” which collects data through several cameras, laser units and differential GPS unit. The data is then organized and sold to the big GPS makers like TomTom and Mapquest. See pictures of the Tele At
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 3:00pm CEST
Start-up hopes to outdo eBay with online market April 29th, 2008 Wigix Chief Executive James Chong is nothing if not ambitious: he thinks he’s got the recipe for an Internet marketplace that will rival eBay. Chong, who was the architect of Charles Schwab’s online trading platform, believes eBay’s design is best suited to auctions of collectible, one-off items. But for those buying Sony PlayStations, digital cameras, or other mass-manufactured items, he thinks Wigix–”Want It Got It Exchan
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 2:26pm CEST
Yelp to businesses: Deal with our users yourselves! April 29th, 2008 Yelp, the business reviews site famed for a vociferous user base willing to be brutally honest about the quality of their local restaurants, bars, bookstores, dog groomers, adult gift shops, and what-have-you, has launched a new service for those business owners to interact with the site’s users. Called “Yelp for Business Owners,” the section of the site lets business owners register for special Yelp accounts, which they
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 1:55pm CEST
Jajah to power Yahoo Messenger’s premium voice service April 29th, 2008 Yahoo announced on Tuesday that it’s no longer going to power Yahoo Messenger’s Internet telephony service with in-house technology: the company has inked a deal with start-up Jajah to replace its phone-to-PC and PC-to-phone communications. Under the agreement, Jajah will start providing the service for Yahoo’s “Phone In” and “Phone Out” features, which allow members to make calls to landline and mobile phones, startin
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 12:52pm CEST
Nile Guide is a travel planning website . via Techcrunch For example, you can choose to view only restaurants in a given city/region that are lively, quiet, off beat, romantic, kid friendly, or business oriented. Results can be further tailored by neighborhood, cuisine, and costliness. Finally, you can choose to see results that match keywords such as “sushi”, and you can order results by their distance from notable landmarks such as the airport.
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 12:20pm CEST
Model Belajar dan Pembelajaran Berorientasi Kompetensi Siswa 6Oleh: Drs. H. Erman Suherman, M.Pd. Dosen tetap pada FPMIPA Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia di Bandung Abstrak: Tugas utama guru adalah membelajarkan siswa, yaitu mengkondisikan siswa agar belajar aktif sehingga potensi dirinya (kognitif, afektif, dan konatif) dapat berkembang dengan maksimal. Dengan belajar aktif, melalui partisipasi dalam setiap kegiatan pembelajaran, akan terlatih dan terbentuk kompetensi yaitu kemampuan si
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 11:37am CEST
"[In] June 2009, when the company’s Knight grant money runs out ... Everyblock will contribute its code and documentation to the public as open source."
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 10:57am CEST
Data Analyst April 29th, 2008 At RICHMOND RECRUITMENT our client is looking to recruit a Data Analyst. Job Description Define, analyse and communicate key metrics, which support our SMB strategy. Develop comprehensive performance analysis, business intelligence and data [...]
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 9:43am CEST
Mindomo Website Mindomo is a versatile Web-based mind mapping tool - with no complex software to install or maintain. Create, edit and share mind maps online. Text, graphics and links can all be easily added. What do you think of Mindomo?
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 8:20am CEST
dear all advance thanks.... I am using mapxtreme 2005 web application for mapping.... can anybody update me the details of mapxtreme2005 hosting providers.... REGARDS :speechless:
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 7:49am CEST
The late sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke famously said that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. We certainly live in a magical world. We’re surrounded by technology, yet we seldom stop to consider the amazing advances that we’ve come to rely on every day. Whether we’re surfing the Web, making a call on our mobile phones, or watching a DVD movie on our big-screen TV, we take our modern conveniences for granted. Here, then, is a peek inside the magician’s hat at
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 5:34am CEST
Dan Neary and Shailesh Rao spoke at the IAMAI India Digital Summit about search moving away from Keywords to natural language search, image search, behavioural search, serendipity search and tagging. Well here is something that should be able to tell you more about the image search part of it. Google has claimed that it is close to perfecting a technology which will do to digital images online, what its PageRank did to web pages. As Reported by the New York Times, On Thursday at
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 4:28am CEST
Triangle Texture-Mapping Now in the Wii Opera SDK April 28th, 2008 I’ve just finished adding triangle texture-mapping to the Draw class of the Wii Opera SDK and have placed a demo at
[wiioperasdk.com] Since the canvas object lacks support for 3D at the moment, I had to use some trickery by rotating the coordinate system then drawing horizontal scanlines, but it works fairly well, aside from some minor glitches. Don’t expect any high-speed fully 3D games to be playable i
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 2:35am CEST
Twing offers deep search for forums April 29th, 2008 Searching forums for specific posts can seriously suck. Most have proprietary search tools that can be unfamiliar or downright difficult to use. Some even require you to fill out a captcha to avoid getting attacked by bots or having its forums infested with spam. Twing is a new service that’s attempting to solve these problems with a search tool that scours hundreds of user forums and lets you search by individual posts or topic thread al
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 1:38am CEST
Best Buy buys into tech support 2.0 April 29th, 2008 Those who prefer getting help from peers over negotiating the sometimes headache-inducing labyrinth of traditional tech support will have an additional online outlet come Tuesday. FixYa, a user-generated Web site for product care support, is set to announce a co-branded effort that brings Best Buy customers and the Geek Squad together to swap real-world solutions to common technical problems. Think social networking meets tech support.
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 12:46am CEST
Online maps are hot! Since Google Maps is in the air, especially since they started to roll out their API, it has become a breeze for site owners to complete their site's content with visual maps. Things are not that easy though: Beyond posting a map, site owners need to control the aesthetics of the maps, mark places and attach data to these places. Click2Map offers a wide-range of solutions to help site owners manage the data of their maps. Built on top of the Google Maps API, Click2Map makes
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 12:26am CEST
For those of us in the Louisville area, Michael Schnuerle has put together a web site call Metro Mapper. This site shows things, on a Google map, like homes for sale or listed sex offenders. All by an area based on an entered local address. Very cool! -Colonel Steve
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 12:25am CEST
The Boston Globe had a nice article explaining a little bit more about how the TeleAtlas folks create maps and get them from their Road Vans to you on your GPS units. They also mentioned that TeleAtlas is working on 3-D maps: "Atlas is also moving ahead on its 3-D strategy, showing off maps of New York City, Los Angeles, and Toronto at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. Imagery collected by its fleet of camera vans has been transformed into a scrolling street map that resembles a video g
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Posted: April 29th, 2008, 12:22am CEST
Viewzi launching visual search platform [invites] April 29th, 2008 I have written unkindly in the past about Redzee, a search engine with a too-cute-by half search results page. But I like the new visual search experiment Viewzi, which brings more variations to search interfaces. Viewzi gives you different options to visualize search results. There is one that’s very much like Redzee (and Apple Cover Flow). Its design is a little less frenetic, though, so it’s easier to get a picture o
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