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In the beginning CNN had John King and his Magic Map. Now, they have trumped the magic map and taken news reporting technology to another level using holographic technology, real world “Help Me Obi-wan Kinobi You’re My Only Hope” holographic technology! Embeded video after the jump, you have to see it to believe it! Continue Reading »

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Election day is finally here. Yay! In my blog I have tried to provide access and perspective on a wide variety of election related cartographic content, primarily looking at how the related information as well as the maps themselves are composed. This year has seen a flood of content driven maps offered to explain a wide range of topics and concerns(see related posts below). Tonight it all draws to a close and I know I will be glued to my television and laptop computer to follow it through to its conclusion. I have been like an addict the past couple of months, watching CNN and news more often than prime time television. As well, I have discovered some great maps along the way that provide keen visualization to campaign issues. In light of tonight’s presidential election conclusion, I figured poll closing times would be a great focus for this Election Day posting. Continue Reading »

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Unlike my previous posts this one does not focus on a map or mapping technology. Instead it focuses on the candidates stances toward technology and technology legeslation. Recently Tech Republic published an article on the candidates’ stances toward internet technology and high technology job. I feel this is a pretty good read and interesting to think about. This election year has not had alot of focus on anything besides economics, so the author has discerned this from their press releases and voting histories. Continue Reading »

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