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Google Earth Threatens Democracy

Posted on September 13, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Google Earth Threatens Democracy
Geocaching and Maps

I may have to start an entire new category for Google Earth and Google Maps. I found this article on the UK Register, via Fark.com. Apparently South Korea and Thailand have asked that sensitive images be blocked. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, takes a more realistic view, according to Brigadier Daya Ratnayake,  "In this era … Read More “Google Earth Threatens Democracy” »

“If I dig a very deep hole…”

Posted on September 12, 2005 By Tom No Comments on “If I dig a very deep hole…”
Geocaching and Maps, Science

Are you concerned about where you go to arrive if you dig a very deep straight infinitous hole on Earth? Your problems are solved! [sic] Thus begins the site "If I dig a very deep hole…" Using this Google Maps application, you can tell where you would eventually end up if you started digging straight … Read More ““If I dig a very deep hole…”” »

The Church of Our Lady of Global Positioning

Posted on August 11, 2005 By Tom No Comments on The Church of Our Lady of Global Positioning
Geocaching and Maps

My mother-in-law, who lives north of Seattle, has seen this in her local paper several weeks running, and sent me a clipping…

The World According to Google

Posted on August 7, 2005 By Tom 1 Comment on The World According to Google
EdTech, General Technology, Geocaching and Maps

I have just spent every free minute of this weekend touring the world, courtesy of Google Earth. This has got to be the coolest program I’ve seen in a long time.

SCGA Upstate Meeting

Posted on July 10, 2005 By Tom No Comments on SCGA Upstate Meeting
Geocaching and Maps

Today geocachers from around the state gathered at Paris Mountain state Park to meet each other and discuss our sport. The hot topic is H3777, which would make geocaching illegal in all cemeteries, archeological sites, and state historic areas without express written permission.

Caching in Landrum

Posted on February 15, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Caching in Landrum
Geocaching and Maps

Laura was grading papers, so I my job was to stay out of her way.  My map showed a caching “power trail” through the Landrum/Tryon area, so I decided to head that way.  I found one neat little micro, then a traditional cache at the “Welcome to Landrum” sign.  In town, it was a different … Read More “Caching in Landrum” »

An Unofficial History of Geocaching

Posted on January 22, 2005 By Tom 3 Comments on An Unofficial History of Geocaching
Geocaching and Maps

First, a few dates…     May 1, 2000 – Selective Availability was turned off. All civilian GPS units instantly become 10 times more accurate. May 3, 2000 – David Ulmer hides a bucket of goodies near Seattle and posts the coordinates on a news group. Mike Teague puts up a website to track log … Read More “An Unofficial History of Geocaching” »

Caches of Rebel Flags

Posted on April 6, 2004 By Tom No Comments on Caches of Rebel Flags
Geocaching and Maps

I love Spring Break.  I always have too long of a “to do” list, but I’m always fettered with this incurable laziness – true spring fever.  Yesterday was my day to waste time around the house then wander downtown and see what trouble I could cause.  Today, being such a beautiful day, I felt the … Read More “Caches of Rebel Flags” »

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