Monthly Archives: April 2009
HRM Map Mini Update
I would like to thank everyone, over 100 people so far, who have contributed. I want to especially thank Bedford DJ (no real name provided) and Alexander from Spryfield for huge detailed maps of their neighbourhoods! Bedford should ...
The Mythical Magic Money Pot
In this era of high spending debt loving Tories and global love of Keynesian economics, one of my least favorite phrases has re-entered into the public dialog. The phrase, one I am sure you have heard, is “Deferred Maintenance.” Deferred ...
HRM Map Project Update #2
Magic time. Google API is easy to use. There is a Wordpress plugin that will parse the API for you. The map now shows everything at once. What is great, if you are a nerd, is I can ...
HRM Map Project Update #1
Wow! For a Sunday afternoon project, developed while drinking my coffee and reading the Toronto Star online, this thing sure has taken off. Over 15 emails and 30 messageboard posts in abut 8 hours. Keep the suggestions ...
HRM Map Project!
Inspired by the Toronto Star, and building on a debate a couple years ago on halifax locals and wikipedia, I think it could be fun and instructive to ask people "what is the name of your neighbourhood." The "North" or "West ...