This morning's paper has an article on how corporations are undergoing a wave of logo redesigns in order to soften them in these tough times.
Instead of the Masters of the Universe, ALL CAPS, logos, lower case is becoming the rule. Indicators of "greenness" are popular. And even Blackwater, the para-military corporation has changed it's logo, of course it was brought on by a name change in that case (to Xe, which seems vaguely chinese to me- are they aiming for new markets?).
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
GPS Fail Blog
The Guardian Newspaper is reporting that GPS satellites, some more than 20 years old, could start failing in 2010. They obtained a GAO report saying that "delays and overspending are putting the entire system in jeopardy".
As Very Spatial blog pointed out there are a bunch of sats up there, so it's probably not quite as dire as it seems. But if you add this report to the threat of increased solar flares, which also have the potential to disrupt the system, next year could be an interesting GPS year. Now, in what corner did I crumple my paper atlas!
As Very Spatial blog pointed out there are a bunch of sats up there, so it's probably not quite as dire as it seems. But if you add this report to the threat of increased solar flares, which also have the potential to disrupt the system, next year could be an interesting GPS year. Now, in what corner did I crumple my paper atlas!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
You never think you're going to use it
Tomorrow at 8am we'll have another session of webGIS. I'm not sure anyone ever thinks that they're going to use what they learn in class, but here's another example of online GIS.
The NYT has this google map app showing the location of all of the Chrysler dealers that are going away as a result of the bankruptcy. Not sure if the rest become Ciat or Fodge or Fisler, when the Fiat deal goes through.
The NYT has this google map app showing the location of all of the Chrysler dealers that are going away as a result of the bankruptcy. Not sure if the rest become Ciat or Fodge or Fisler, when the Fiat deal goes through.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Mental Health Mapping
via National Geographic News, a map that details the percentage of residents by county who have experienced "frequent mental distress".
The article notes that Kentucky is the bluest and Hawaii is the happiest. No surprise to anyone who follows UK basketball.
The article notes that Kentucky is the bluest and Hawaii is the happiest. No surprise to anyone who follows UK basketball.
One Nation under Seven Deadly Sins
During a long winter and rainy spring, while waiting for the latest grant cycle to select winners and losers, geographers undertake some interesting research.
At Kansas State, they've analyzed and mapped the seven deadly sins across the United States. Discretion being the better part of valor, I'll let you make your own conclusions regarding the results.
At Kansas State, they've analyzed and mapped the seven deadly sins across the United States. Discretion being the better part of valor, I'll let you make your own conclusions regarding the results.
Davey GIS Position
I noticed on the bulletin board that Davey has a GIS position in Lexington,KY. I'll post more information as I get it.
Update: I think this is the position description.
Update: I think this is the position description.
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