Version :: 4.30.1

I learned about an hour ago that Google released Version 3 of their API, so I've upgraded the WCN Application to v3. If you happen to see any problems, let me know.

The new version doesn't change much. Much of the improvements, apparently, are "under-the-hood." I've noticed it does make the API load and run more efficiently. In primary tests, it appears that tiles load much quicker and even custom tiles seem to load faster.

So, all in all, the application should run a little better now.

Version :: 4.29.2

The rest of this afternoon, I tried to figure out a work-around for the TrafficLand cameras for V-DOT. I thought I had figured something out, by using the widget code that you can generate for use from TrafficLand, but to no avail.

It seems that an identification number is generated when you view each camera image, but then expires after a set amount of time. How long that is, I really haven't a clue. Additionally, I have no idea how to refresh the ID. I can't link to images if the source URL is constantly changing!

So, I may have to do without the V-DOT images altogether. Either that, or plot the cams, and link them all to the TrafficLand site.

If anyone knows of a work-around, or an alternative site I can grab these images, let me know.

For good measure, I did add a camera in Cynthiana, Kentucky that DOES have a static URL!

Detailed Log:

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3:18 PM 5/26/2009 >> Working on TrafficLand integration
   >> Edited VDot TrafficLand cams:
    + Virginia Beach, VA (V-DOT: I-264 at Birdneck Rd.)
    + Bristol, VA (V-DOT: I-81 South of Exit 5)
    + Arlington, VA (V-DOT: I-395 at 14th St. Bridge)
   >> Added Bristol, VA (V-DOT: I-81 North of Bonham Road)
   >> Added Bristol, VA (V-DOT: I-81 South of I-381)
   >> Added Bristol, VA (V-DOT: I-81 North of Exit 7)
   >> Added Cynthiana, KY (Downtown Cam)
5:33 PM 5/26/2009 >> TOTAL = 02 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
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Version :: 4.29.1

More extra time today at work... I went ahead and added a Metro Zoom for Richmond, Virginia since I had made a few additions around the city.

I now have the city added in the menu structure.

Detailed Log:

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11:12 AM 5/26/2009 >> Added Richmond, VA Metro Zoom
11:19 AM 5/26/2009 >> TOTAL = 00 hour(s) 07 minute(s)
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Version :: 4.28.1

Another very quick addition this morning in Virginia from the AWS network. I'm progressively getting through the list of AWS cams in VA. Hopefully, I'll finally get through them this week.

Detailed Log:

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8:13 AM 5/21/2009 >> Added Richmond, VA (AWS: Riverside School)
8:22 AM 5/21/2009 >> TOTAL = 00 hour(s) 09 minute(s)
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Version :: 4.27.1

I had some more extra time this afternoon, so I added a few more AWS cams in Virginia. A couple were a little difficult to locate and estimate direction, hence the length of time.

Detailed Log:

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1:57 PM 5/20/2009 >> Added Richmond, VA (AWS: Our Lady of Lourdes School)
   >> Added Lynchburg, VA (AWS: Paul Laurence Dunbar School)
   >> Added Mechanicsville, VA (AWS: Pearsons Corner Elementary School)
   >> Added Fairlawn, VA (AWS: Riverlawn Elementary School)
5:14 PM 5/20/2009 >> TOTAL = 03 hour(s) 17 minute(s)
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