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Boots on the Ground: Building a GIS, Part 1

Boots on the Ground: Building a GIS, Part 1

Introduction I started building a GIS for my last employer in 1993. Because it was a part-time endeavor, we did not even get close to what I consider a full implementation by 2009. But I can say we at least had a GIS with some geo-referenced, verified data that could be used by all departments in t

07.19.2009 | Public Works, Public Works in the Metaverse | admin

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Why Do Social Networks Hate My Avatar?

Why Do Social Networks Hate My Avatar?

Ok, I am really starting to get a complex about my avatar. For the second time this year, I have tried to join a social/business network and been told by the administrator that they don't let people stay in their network unless a "real" photo is used in the profile. In other words, "No Avatars Allow

08.29.2008 | CAD, Government in the Metaverse | admin

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More CAD Stuff

Just wanted to point everyone towards a CAD-related blog titled: "Virtual World Primer for CAD People" by Mark Burhop with Siemens PLM Software. Mark makes note of a lot of reasons why CAD and 3-D virtual worlds like Second Life fit together so well.

07.18.2008 | CAD, Public Works in Second Life | admin

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Designers in Second Life Unite!

Theory Shaw and Keystone Bouchard, along with many other designers using Second Life, have been pushing for an import/export tool in the Second Life client that would allow us to easily bring designs into and out of the Second Life environment. Theory has set up a request for this feature on the JIR

07.11.2008 | Public Works in Second Life, Public Works in the Metaverse | admin

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