Other Useful Sites / Links:

The art and science of applying GIS to problem solving is nearly limitless.
It is bound only by the creative vision of its users.
Unknown / GIS Philosopher / c1999

Geographic Information Systems: Coming to a Courtroom Near You!
For information on GIS in Litigation, please download Destiny’s article published in April 2005 issue of The Colorado Lawyer, the official publication of the Colorado Bar Association.

http://www.gis.com/
This site provides an excellent introduction and description of GIS.
This includes:

What is GIS?
Why use GIS?
What can you do with GIS?
Get answers with GIS
Demo: What is GIS?

http://www.geographynetwork.com
This site connects visitors with a wide array of GIS data types, data resources, applications, and web services.

http://www.gita.org
GITA is the educational association for geospatial information and technology professionals.

http://www.usgs.gov/
The USGS is a long-time user of GIS. This website includes many practical examples of GIS applied to natural resource management and analysis. The map and publications tab links to a large number of data sources and data portals. The map and publications link is: http://www.usgs.gov/pubprod/

http://nationalmap.gov/
The National Map is an interactive map service published by the USGS.

http://www.esri.com
The ESRI website includes many examples of GIS applied to specific industries and disciplines. The site also includes an extensive GIS Library, a superb GIS Glossary, and a GIS Store offering books, self-study courses, GIS t-shirts, and more. ESRI is a leading provider of GIS tools and applications. Destiny is an ESRI Corporate Business Partner.