Blog Articles
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IA Institute 2010 Salary and Benefits Survey
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.
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Code of Conduct
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: *
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Notes on Geospatial Summit 2010
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
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WNYC story on GISMOer Jack Eichenbaum’s work as the Queens Borough Historian
(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!
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House OKs bill to strengthen penalties for ‘virtual map’ crimes
…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…
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Expand your Geo-Horizons! CUNY Exhibit on Experimental Geography
(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…
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Notes on Geospatial Summit
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
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GISMO Summer Meeting: Wed 28 July (3-5pm) @ FCNY
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)
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Atlas of Global Conservation
The Nature Conservancy has produced a lovely hardcover Atlas of Global Conservation. An interactive version is available at http://www.nature.org/atlas/. A Groundbreaking Look at ConservationWith The Atlas of Global Conservation, readers can take measure of their own place in the world, not only by longitude and latitude but also by the types of habitats surrounding them,…
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NYCArc GIS User Symposium – June 18 at John Jay College
The NYCArc User Group is hosting a seminar on Friday 18 June. The full day session will take place at John Jay College – 899 Tenth Ave @ 59th Street. Doors open at 8:00 am. The symposium will run until approximately 4:30pm. Please note that seats are on a first come first serve basis: you…