SpatialNews
Greetings!
It's time
for the December "Holiday" issue of The SpatialNews NewsMagazine!
Read on to learn
about...
If you would
like to subscribe/unsubscribe or if you have an additional email address you would
like us to provide a subscription for, please
click
here
This month we're offering another contest to subscribers of the SpatialNews Magazine.
Click here
to find out what we're doing this month... And remember, only subscribers to the
SpatialNews Magazine are eligible to win!
A special thanks to all of the SpatialNews "Gold" Sponsors. All of these sponsors have contributed
in some way to the SpatialNews NewsMagazine. Each of them has unique specialties and are
contributors to the on-line Geo community. Please take the time to visit their websites.
All of these companies have been listed in every issue over the past year. If you're
interested in sponsoring the SpatialNews NewsMagazine during the year 2000 please contact
us for details...
Click here
to see all our "Gold" Sponsors.
Raster to Vector Data Conversion
Raster and vector are the two basic data structures for storing and
manipulating images and graphics data on a computer.
In this month's Feature Article, Ted Wu, Ph.D., and President/CEO of
Able Software Corporation tells us how to automate
raster to vector data conversion, and more...
Click here
to read the entire article.
We took the Kodak FIS265 GPS-enabled camera for a test run.
View our feature
and see how the Kodak digital camera, Garmin GPS and ArcView GIS interoperate.
Check out the results and, at the same time, take our virtual tour of
scenic Destin, Florida.
The Canadian Centre for Remote Sensing (CCRS) has been continuously updating
their
"Images of Canada" Tour. Each image is accompanied by a list or corresponding
NTS maps, meta-data, related glossary terms, etc.
Click here to
see this exciting Graphical Interface...
The early part of December
showed no signs of slowing down in the Geo News department. We've continued to
strenghten our position as the leading provider of Geo-Spatial Industry News by
posting more up-to-date news than anyone else every day.
Click here
to see a list of some of the
more interesting news announcements that have taken place over the past 3 weeks...
The GeonetCom on-line seminar series
is still going strong. On Tuesday, December 7 the seminar featured a demo of the
internet GIS application that the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) uses everyday
to speed thier workflow. In case you missed this presentation you can view our summary
by clicking here!
We stay on top of all the
upcoming Geo Events making it easier for you to pick the events
that best suit your business interests...
Click here
to see the extensive list of GIS-related conferences and seminars
that are planned in the near future...
As you are most likely aware, we live in a very mobile economy nowadays... Many
people are changing jobs, starting new businesses, or relocating to improve their
lifestyle. Perhaps, this is part of the reason that the Geo Career Center has
become one of our busiest sections, frequented by thousands
on a weekly basis.
|
|
|
|
|
WORDS FROM THE EDITOR
Cheers Everyone!
It's hard to believe that the holidays and the New Year
is already upon us. Here at SpatialNews we've chosen
to celebrate this fun time of year by improving the look of our
monthly online magazine! Because we've been doing this for exactly one year,
we've gone to extra lengths to ensure that this edition of SpatialNews
is jam-packed with content that you will find useful and enjoyable.
Thanks for supporting us in what's turned out to be a fantastic year!
Happy Holidays!
Glenn Letham
Editor SpatialNews
What's New?!
Within the past couple of week's we've added a
GeoBookStore
section. Expect some very special offers, great discounts, book give-aways, and
the lowest guaranteed prices!
My Secrets!
Before you decide to relocate and/or change jobs there are some things that
you can do to ensure that you are making a wise choice...
Click here
to learn some of my best job hunting and relocation "secrets!"
Geo Book Review
Every
month we highlight a different GIS-related book. This month the featured book
is Focus on GIS Component Software
Featuring ESRI’s MapObjects. To read a synopsis of this Robert Hartman title
click here.
"Techie" Tips
This month
feature is targeted specifically for ArcView and AutoCad 2000 users. To view
this month's "Tech" Tips
click here.
More Place Names!
It seems
like people are always on the lookout for place names and databases of place
name locations. We've pointed users to resources in
the past and this month we're identifying several international sources of
place names data.
Click here
to find out more!
Fun Center News
Our esteemed Geo-Pal "RJ"
is at it again! He has added another fun new contest for you, the NCAA Football
Bowl Challenge
Contest. But you may want to hurry, contest entries end December 24th! ($100 prize)
Spatial Glossary
Check out our "GIS terms of the month." If it's a comprehensive GIS glossary you need,
then
click here
to see some pointers to our favorite on-line Glossaries...
Spatial Freebies
Each month we like to feature some of our favorite free resources that are
just lurking out there - waiting for you to download!
Click here
to see this month's selection!
Free Classifieds
You can reach thousands with your FREE ad! Post
or browse Geo industry related Jobs, Resumes, and Consultant listings.
Click here
to see what's out theret!
Write Me!
A great deal of the content for our newsmagazine comes from
subscribers just like you... So, if you have any comments, suggestions, or
know of something that you think others in the GIS-Industry would be interested in,
email me
and let me know... I'd love to hear from you!
|
|
|
