Stephansmap.org: Places and Times: Publish and Discover

Relaunch of Stephansmap.org - the website for places and times.

Vancouver BC (PRWEB) May 12, 2008 -- Synchronized multi-integration media (a division of) The Buckmaster Institute, Inc. is happy to announce the relaunch of stephansmap.org.

The site is a combination of wikipedia.org where each entry has a location and date range.

The relaunch updates the design, and adds new features.

Summary of features:

* Each entry as it is displayed in the browser has a map in the top section that indicates the location for the entry. The date range is also indicated.

* Wiki mode: visitors can add a new entry and let others make changes later on.

* Non-wiki mode: visitors can start a new entry so that only they can make changes.

* Draw in the map: add lines to show routes, trails, or areas.

* Add labels to the map: indicate additional points of interest.

* Add photos for illustration

* Entries can be tagged, "folksonomy".

* Add links from one entry to the other, and markes will appear in both entries' maps.

* Search by location, date range, tags.

* Attractive blog-style format.

Example usage:

* Collect local hiking trail in wiki format: Visit http://stephansmap.org/vancouver_hikes

* Track the World Factbook over the years: http://stephansmap.org/cia_world_factbook

* Announce and document local events: walkathons, art festivals, etc.

* Bed - and - breakfasts: build your local what-to-do guide

* Historical events

Coverage:

* Worldwide

Blog:

* Follow announcements about the site at http://blog.stephansmap.org

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