whysel Join us for the next GISMO Meeting at the Fund for the City of New York – 121 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor (west side Avenue of the Americas/6th Avenue between Broome & Watts Streets) Mark Your Calendar for Wednesday 23 Mar from 2-4:30pm Alan Leidner – Information Broker, Northeast Region/US Department of Homeland … Read more
The New York Times’ Interactive Map of the Damage from the Earthquake in Japan: http://www.nytimes.com/packages/flash/newsgraphics/2011/0311-japan-earthquake-map/index.html?hp I was able to locate the towns where my friend’s brother is teaching English (center of quake zone but far from the nuclear plants, very little structural damage, no casualties) and where my daughter’s camp friend’s family lives (quite a … Read more
The IA Institute released its 2010 IA Institute Salary and Benefits Survey. Highlights of the 2010 Salary Survey include: Median Salary: The highest salary range was a tie between the USD$80,000-90,000 and USD$90,000-100,000 ranges, each representing 12.8% of the total responses. The average salary was estimated to be USD$95,252, up $5,252 from 2009.
The IA Institute is discussing a Code of Conduct for members of the Board of Directors. Board member, Jeff Parks, suggested basing the document on Google’s corporate Code of Conduct, which begins with the mantra, “Don’t Be Evil.” From the IA Institute Minutes blog: *
Steve Romalewski posted notes on NYC GIS Summit 2010 at: http://spatialityblog.com/2010/05/24/notes-from-nysgissummit2010/ Feel free to post any comments, different opinions, more detailed feedback if you attended. Also check out Steve’s post about a new feature in Google Maps
(via Lee Ilan) Was delighted to wake up to WNYC’s interview with Jack this morning. Check out the story about the “new kid on the block”, and ask him questions about Queens! http://beta.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2010/jul/19/passion-all-things-queens/ Congratulations, Jack, and good luck!
…and if they are texting while driving the bomb into the building maybe we can give them another ten….ooo, ooo, can we get them on tax evasion too? Despite some concern, I doubt that a map site would be charged for providing access to publicly available information. I haven’t read the legislation though, but it … Read more
(via Jack Eichenbaum) Experimental Geography debuts in New York this summer at a moment when human engagement with geographic phenomena — from earthquakes to oil spills — is markedly on our minds. The exhibition explores the distinctions between geographical study and artistic experience of the earth, as well as the junctures where the two realms … Read more
Steve Romalewski posted notes on NYC GIS Summit 2010 at http://spatialityblog.com/2010/05/24/notes-from-nysgissummit2010/ Feel free to post any comments, different opinions, more detailed feedback if you attended. Also check out Steve’s post about a new feature in Google Maps
GISMO Summer Session – Wed 28 July (3-5pm) Hi, Folks- Quick note to say GISMO is lined up for a summer meeting at FCNY on Wed 28 Julyfrom 3-5pm. I will also “reserve” space at Antartica for a post-meeting social.(details on program later this week)
