Julie Krueger saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you should see it. ** Message ** Who knew there were geospatial technologists? (Except Andreas, of course.) Btw, Andreas -- re. the Surface thing -- I'm wondering if they might add a touch-screen type keyboard to the thing. ** Online and offline worlds merge ** Google launches a tool designed to make it easier for computer users to access online information offline. < http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/technology/6708375.stm > ** BBC Daily E-mail ** Choose the news and sport headlines you want - when you want them, all in one daily e-mail < http://www.bbc.co.uk/email > ** Disclaimer ** The BBC is not responsible for the content of this e-mail, and anything written in this e-mail does not necessarily reflect the BBC's views or opinions. Please note that neither the e-mail address nor name of the sender have been verified. If you do not wish to receive such e-mails in the future or want to know more about the BBC's Email a Friend service, please read our frequently asked questions. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/4162471.stm ------------------------------------------------------------------ To change your Lit-Ideas settings (subscribe/unsub, vacation on/off, digest on/off), visit www.andreas.com/faq-lit-ideas.html