Market research… Almost two-thirds of service organizations recently surveyed by the Aberdeen Group stated that they currently use location-based services (LBS) such as GPS, GIS, and AVL to support their field service operations. The research findinngs fromm a survey of 250 companies shows that LBS has resulted inn increased revenues.. plain and simple! this comes from The Aberdeen Group – see http://www.aberdeen.com/
Archives for November 3, 2006
National Association of Realtors urging consumers to buy now… gee, there’s a surprise!
From the off-topic section… a PR item today caught my eye and reminded my why I can’t stand the entire real estate industry. you know, the self-policing establishment that can scare the consumer into reacting just the way they want you to! Get this one… National Association of Realtors(R) is launching a national campaign to urge home buyers who have been waiting tobuy the home of their dreams to act now before the market changes. So in short… adding more panick to the current hype surrounding the changing real estate market, their campaign is focused on “informing” the consumer that they better buy now… or else! Realtors advising people they better buy… gee, there’s a headline for you. Makes about as much sense as the realtors that are constantly wanting their clients to drop their prices for a quick sale… of course they want a quick sale but do they care about YOU taking a $10k or $20k hit? Information about NAR is available at http://www.realtor.org
National Association of Realtors urging consumers to buy now… gee, there’s a surprise!
From the off-topic section… a PR item today caught my eye and reminded my why I can’t stand the entire real estate industry. you know, the self-policing establishment that can scare the consumer into reacting just the way they want you to! Get this one… National Association of Realtors(R) is launching a national campaign to urge home buyers who have been waiting tobuy the home of their dreams to act now before the market changes. So in short… adding more panick to the current hype surrounding the changing real estate market, their campaign is focused on “informing” the consumer that they better buy now… or else! Realtors advising people they better buy… gee, there’s a headline for you. Makes about as much sense as the realtors that are constantly wanting their clients to drop their prices for a quick sale… of course they want a quick sale but do they care about YOU taking a $10k or $20k hit? Information about NAR is available at http://www.realtor.org
Iran’s Lut Desert World’s hottest place
Need to get away from the winter blues? Maybe you should consider heading off for a mountain climbind excursion to the World’s hottest location. Where is the world’s hottest place? Weather reports are too sparse to tell. But all-seeing infrared heat sensors on satellites can do the trick. A study published last week gives the 2003 honor to Queensland, Australia, with that year’s high of 156.7 degrees F. (69.3 degrees C). Iran’s Lut Desert claimed the title in 2004 and 2005 with highs of 154.4 and 159.3 degrees F., respectively (that’s 68 and 70.7 degrees C). Source – http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1102/p16s01-sten.htm
Iran’s Lut Desert World’s hottest place
Need to get away from the winter blues? Maybe you should consider heading off for a mountain climbind excursion to the World’s hottest location. Where is the world’s hottest place? Weather reports are too sparse to tell. But all-seeing infrared heat sensors on satellites can do the trick. A study published last week gives the 2003 honor to Queensland, Australia, with that year’s high of 156.7 degrees F. (69.3 degrees C). Iran’s Lut Desert claimed the title in 2004 and 2005 with highs of 154.4 and 159.3 degrees F., respectively (that’s 68 and 70.7 degrees C). Source – http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1102/p16s01-sten.htm
ILMF 2007 registration now a go
Online conference registration for ILMF 2007 is now available at the International LIDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF) web site, www.lidarmap.org. The early registration rate of $375 is available until December 1, 2006; Late registration after December 1 is $490. Registration provides access to all conference sessions and materials; complete conference proceedings; access to all sponsored social events, meals, breaks and reception. Save the date – Baltimore, Maryland – February 12-13