Comments on: Bill Thompson on opening up the world of maps http://idealgovernment.com/2005/07/bill_thompson_on_opening_up_the_world_of_maps/ What do we want from Internet-age government? Wouldn't it be better if... Wed, 14 May 2014 08:35:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: abe hfofman http://idealgovernment.com/2005/07/bill_thompson_on_opening_up_the_world_of_maps/comment-page-1/#comment-495 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 18:46:14 +0000 http://bill_thompson_on_opening_up_the_world_of_maps#comment-495 http://www.HomePriceMaps.com integrates
how much homes SOLD for nationwide using the google mapping technology.
Simply select city and state from the city menu and click search. If you
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]]> By: Richard S http://idealgovernment.com/2005/07/bill_thompson_on_opening_up_the_world_of_maps/comment-page-1/#comment-494 Thu, 21 Jul 2005 02:28:41 +0000 http://bill_thompson_on_opening_up_the_world_of_maps#comment-494 Yes, and the same goes for free access to educational materials.

Since the University “reforms” of the 1980s and 1990s, UK governments have encouraged educational institutions to charge highly for access to information.

Other countries, notably USA, are more generous and publish much free on the Internet.

Result: UK loses overseas friends and influence. Enemies increase; exports decrease.

The money earned by selling education overseas is tiny compared with the resources devoted to defence and security.

More smart people: Less smart bombs.

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