The Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) is an initiative within University College London to develop emerging computer technologies in several disciplines which deal with geography, space, location, and the built environment. CASA is run under the Directorship of Michael Batty, Professor of Spatial Analysis and Planning (UCL).

The kinds of computation involved cover geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided architectural design, spatial analysis and simulation, and methodologies for planning and decision support.

 

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Bovis Lend Lease provides clients with construction methodologies, including the scheduling and logistics associated with the building, the site, and the surroundings. The company helps clients adapt its real estate requirements in response to market dynamics and changing environments, and then provides the support for making the strategy a reality.

 

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70 Megapixel Webcam. Alien54 writes "Small swiss company RoundShot has released an interesting new item, the 360 internet Livecam. The Livecam is a digital 360 camera, capable of ... [Slashdot]

 

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A New Google News Data Visualization, with Source. migurski writes "For those who liked the Newsmap, this new data visualization experiment focuses on time-based views of Google's news service, showing the ebb ... [Slashdot]

 

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...uh...where is the balance?...Surf the net while surfing waves. A wi-fi surfboard has been developed to let you surf the waves and the net at the same time. [BBC News | Technology | UK Edition]

 

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Top green car motors into the UK. The world's best-selling electric car, the Gem by Daimler Chrysler, has made its UK debut. [BBC News | Technology | UK Edition]

 

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Google Expands Paid Search. Google is now letting Internet publishers get a cut of advertising sales if they host its search engine on their websites. The new feature is an extension of Google's AdSense service for posting text ads on content sites. By Joanna Glasner. [Wired News]

 

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Steady, Ready, Shoot: Making a Camera Hold Still. Several camera makers are using electronics to conquer camera shaking errors that have traditionally plagued photographers. By Ian Austen. [New York Times: Technology]

 

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Jay Michaelson: There's No Such Thing as a Free (Software) Lunch. This is perhaps the only article I've seen that so clearly distinguishes between freedom for software and freedom for programmers. Software isn't alive; why should it have freedom? [Hack the Planet]

 

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...Italian stud?...Is that some kind of neo-Mizener Mediterranean architectural construction detail?...hehehe...Italian stud seeks US sugarmamma. Eterosexual, bisexual or eventual overweight - it makes no difference By Lester Haines . [The Register]

 

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Strange but charming new particle found. Scientists deploy leaky bucket analogy By Lucy Sherriff . [The Register]

 

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US and Europe clash over online hate. Stalemate after two-day conference By Lucy Sherriff . [The Register]

 

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Nokia 'invests in Mozilla'. Browser options open By Andrew Orlowski . [The Register]

 

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Economist: Shape of phones to come. Just a few years ago, they resembled bricks, but they now come in a baffling variety of shapes, sizes, colours and designs. This sudden proliferation of new handset shapes has been caused by the convergence of two trends: the mobile phone's growing importance as a fashion item, and advances in handset technology. [Tomalak's Realm]

 

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Wal-Mart promises RFID will benefit suppliers. Wal-Mart wrapped up its three-day RFID event for suppliers this week in Springdale, Ark., with additional RFID product tag compliance dates for tier one and tier two suppliers and some optimistic words about the benefits of RFID for its supplier network. [InfoWorld: Top News]

 

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Life cycle service/marketing as part of landscape architecture service/marketing package...How would you do it?...How important is it to your planning/design/construction?...How could it be practically implemented?...And is there a life cycle digital interface that saves time and is user-friendly for your clients?...work it!...IBM delivers product life cycle service. IBM on Tuesday launched an on demand-flavored PLM (product life cycle management) service designed to help standardize the design practices and improve collaboration across the breadth of a manufacturer's supply chain. [InfoWorld: Top News]

 

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