[Talk-us] Running for the OSM US Board

2013-10-03 Thread Kathleen Danielson
Hi Everyone, Some of you know this already, but I've decided to throw my metaphorical hat in the ring and run for a position on the OSM-US Board. You can read why in my latest diary entryhttp://www.openstreetmap.org/user/KathleenLD/diary/20129 . Don't forget to check out the Elections

Re: [Talk-us] Baltimore County GIS Data is now public domain

2013-10-03 Thread Steven Johnson
It does appear that these copyright clauses exist to protect the local jurisdiction from any liability regarding (mis-)use of the data. Back in my paleo-GIS days, we were always concerned that someone would mis-construe the data and hold the County liable and were careful to put a disclaimer on

Re: [Talk-us] OSM US chapter election manifestos

2013-10-03 Thread Melelani Sax-Barnett
Thanks for the reminder, Paul! To be perfectly honest, I was waiting for someone else to put their manifesto up first so I had an idea of what was expected. (Two sentences? A dissertation?) I also just want to wish everyone luck, and express how happy I am that there are four women running. Way