McGraw-Hill Offices on the Map

We put together a quick map of an updated list of McGraw-Hill Offices in the United States. We also plan to get all of the international offices in soon. This map is a great example of beginning to build a mash up of data. This is just a first pass of mapping the offices. We would like input from other McGraw-Hill employees and eventually a revised list of actual locations. After you take a look at your office, check out the Bird's eye view and try the 3d view as well. You will be prompted to download a 3d driver. The capabilities of both Microsoft's Live Search Maps and Google's Earth/Maps are still developing, but it is already a great way to find information and data in a visual way.

Globe4D- the four dimensional interactive globe

Here is an example of how traditional geospatial products like the globe are changing due to advancements in geospatial technologies and a growing public interest.

Globe4D is an interactive globe that allows users to view data-sets as they change over time - time being the 4th dimension. It's an interesting concept and gives us all something to think about and look forward to. How useful would it be to add custom data-sets and view those data-sets over time (forwards and backwards) in a "hands-on" interactive environment? Be sure and watch the product videos at the companies website.

You can learn more about the globe: here

Platts releases Power Plants of Russia map

Platts has utilized the latest, industry-leading generation data to create this wall map of the supply of current and planned generation in Russia. The Power Plants of Russia, 2007/2008 edition, is the most accurate and detailed power generation reference available. Map features include:
-Nearly 800 existing and planned power plants, colored by primary fuel type, symbolized by operational status and sized by generation capacity
-Detailed plant locator table including plant name, operator, fuel, installed megawatts, projected megawatts and plant operational status
-Rich geographic content including topography, major cities and states