The first filter that is applied to the height map is a simple Gaussian blur, which the GPU handles with ease, but which -- if left to its own devices -- would simply smooth out all the dramatic extremes in the height map and leave us with a bunch of bland rolling hills.

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The answer may be more high-level diplomacy to map out, if not finally settle, Kosovo's political future.

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Or on a travel site a photo of a temple in Japan could have an app that explains it, and if the photo is geo-tagged, shows a map of the area, and other related information.

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If you sort of look at this map, it is -- it appears to be carefully crafted and tailored.

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However, there is a risk that the stock might fall in the near term if Tim fails to deliver the same confidence in the future road-map for the coming years.

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You can now also connect them to your smartphone via Bluetooth so the Garmin Connect Mobile app can add some additional features, including live web tracking if you know anyone that wants to watch you two-wheeling around a 2D map.

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Suppose that some-one gives you a map of New York City and asks you to check if it is correct.

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By 2013, if all runs to plan, a new railway will link Suape to the north-eastern interior (see map).

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If GPS bracelets become widespread, I hope someone develops a smartphone map app that lets you see all the bracelet-wearing criminals in your area.

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After restarting your browser the plug-in will display a people map in the sidebar - just use the view menu to switch that back to history or bookmarks if you want to.

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