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ArcGIS for Home Use Program

Another item passed along from James Fee:

http://www.esri.com/arcgis-for-home/index.html

ArcGIS for Home Use makes GIS available to everyone. This offer is ideal for existing ArcGIS users who want to use the same powerful software at home for noncommercial personal use and for individuals who want to expand their GIS skills. However, anyone can participate in this program.

For a $100 annual fee, the ArcGIS for Home Use 12-month term license includes:

  • ArcView
  • ArcGIS 3D Analyst
  • ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst
  • ArcGIS Network Analyst
  • ArcGIS Publisher
  • ArcGIS Schematics
  • ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
  • ArcGIS Tracking Analyst

 

James Fee’s Funny Banner

This is a pretty awesome image from James Fee (http://www.spatiallyadjusted.com/2011/06/30/new-banner-ad-at-my-blog):

 

 

 

 

 

Continue reading James Fee’s Funny Banner

The Art of Cartography: BBC Film Shows Off Medieval Maps

The Art of Cartography: BBC Film Shows Off Medieval Maps
http://www.theatlantic.com/life/archive/2011/06/the-art-of-cartography-bbc-film-shows-off-medieval-maps/241222/

Official Boundaries of the County of Los Angeles

This is why GIS is better …

 

CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, Section 23119:
The boundaries of Los Angeles County are as follows:

Continue reading Official Boundaries of the County of Los Angeles

Collect GPS data with your iPhone!

Michael Carson from Santa Monica passed along this cool little iPhone app – can’t wait to try it!

Looking to easily collect GIS data with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch?  Check this one out!  And it’s free!

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/igpsgis/id440022262?mt=8

 

City IT Leaders Discuss Geospatial Data’s Growing Role

Very good article about the value of GIS (and has some nice case studies too).  Click here to read.

GIS Job – GIS Manager for Sonoma Land Trust

Sonoma Land Trust is seeking a part-time GIS Manager to oversee all aspectsof the GIS program. The GIS Manager will report to the Conservation Easement StewardshipManager and will work closely with staff from the acquisition, stewardship and communicationsteams.

Note: The position is 20 hours per week. Sonoma Land Trust offers competitive salary and benefits.The salary for this position will be based upon the selected candidate’s experience and the salarystructure of the organization.

View the job announcement (.pdf document)

GeoSpatial LA Gathering (Social GIS)

Hi there,

For those of you in the LA Area, I wanted to invite you to the gathering of a little geospatial group that gets together every couple of months in a social setting.  It’s composed of anyone in the LA area who is thinking geospatially.

We’ll be gathering in Koreatown this time and we’ll hang out and then get some fine eatin’ kalbi after we’re done refreshing ourselves at the HMS Bounty.

If you are going to come, please email Tia Morita (the organizer) so we can make sure we reserve enough space.

Here are the details:

Social Hour

DATE: Thursday, June 30th
TIME: 5:30 – on
PLACE: HMS Bounty (3357 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90010)

 

Dinner

If you can stick around for dinner, we’ll be going to a great Korean BBQ restaurant afterwards.

Moodaepo 2

3014 W. 7th St
Los Angeles, CA 90005

To whet your appetites:  http://www.moodaepobbq.com/

Save the Date – GIS Day 2011 “GIS – The Fabric of LA County”

 

This year’s GIS Day event is titled “GIS – The Fabric of LA County.”

Please share with your GIS contacts.  You are invited to join us for Los Angeles County’s 4th Annual GIS Day!  SAVE THE DATE Flyer (PDF)

For details go to: http://gis.lacounty.gov/gisday

As in past years, we invite government agencies, collage students, and private vendors to showcase their activities and solutions, supporting the development of a GIS community in Los Angeles County.

We will follow-up with more information and details on registering to speak or have a booth in the next few weeks.

Geocortex Picnic at the ESRI Conference

Geocortex BBQ and Technology Update at the Esri UC

Registered? Flights booked? Bags packed? We’re looking forward to another great conference this year. Look for us in Booth 2417.

With so much going on during the conference, please also keep these Geocortex-related events in mind, mark your calendars, and don’t forget to RSVP if you plan to attend the BBQ. See you there!

Geocortex Picnic and BBQ

We’re pleased to invite our clients, business partners and prospective clients to Embarcadero Marina Park South, located immediately behind the San Diego Convention Center. Unwind from the busy conference, relax and join us seaside for some games and a great lunch with your business colleagues and staff from Latitude Geographics.

Geocortex Technology Update

Geocortex licensees and those interested in learning more about our product plans are invited to attend this session. Its purpose is to give existing and prospective users perspective on the Geocortex product roadmap. We will discuss Geocortex Essentials 3.5, our initiatives with mobile technology and spatial application infrastructure. Hosted by our President and CEO, Steven Myhill-Jones, we welcome your participation and questions.

Add to your calendar

  • Event: Geocortex Picnic and BBQ
  • Date: 07/13/2011 (Wednesday)
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  • Location: Embarcadero Marina Park South

Add to your calendar

  • Event: Geocortex Technology Update
  • Date: 07/12/2010 (Tuesday)
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Location: Room 27 A, San Diego Convention Center

 

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