Setup email to text for your important notices

Here's a mobile tip for you that could save you plenty of time and even help you make some cash. Ever wanted to have immediate text message alerts when something happens of if you received an email or order etc... while away from your PC? No problemmo, you can easily email messages to your mobile via simple text message using your "special" email address from your carrier. For example, I now receive a txt alert is someone orders a job posting on our website. The system that receives our orders and provides notification simply also sends an email to phonenumber@tmomail.net - very simple. Below are the codes required so that anyone (almost) can do this themselves. Enjoy and give a try for yourself by sending an email to your number in the format appropriate for your carrier.

T-Mobile: phonenumber@tmomail.net
Virgin Mobile: phonenumber@vmobl.com
Cingular: phonenumber@cingularme.com
Sprint: phonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.com
Verizon: phonenumber@vtext.com
Nextel: phonenumber@messaging.nextel.com

where phonenumber = your 10 digit phone number

3D fly-through of Torrey Pines via 3dgolfcourse.com and Virtual Earth

Are all the pieces coming together yet in your mind? This story is just a small example as to how Geo-technologies have infiltrated the mainstream and have been heavily adopted for use in many applications... best of all the technology is now emerging from behind the scenes. I heard from Karl Engstrong today as he shared details of this cool YouTube video clip showing how him and the team at 3dgolfcourse.com developed a great 3d rendering of the course at the recent US Open. With help from Microsoft Virtual Earth a realistic video fly-over was developed using military grade GPS and airborne LIDAR data that many of you may have already seen. Best of all, the product can now be adapted for use in a video game... sweet! See also www.3dgolfcourse.com

NAVTEQ helps visitors taste Chicago

An interesting and fun webmap now available for those planning on attending the Taste of Chicago Festival - NAVTEQ's online Taste of Chicago map provides all restaurant menus, a comprehensive event schedule, participating vendor information and general points of interest for visiting Chicago. In- and out-of-towners alike will be able to plan their days at the Taste using this map planning tool prior to and during the actual event. Browse the "menu" style map and see all the venues,l along with realistic 3D visual renderings, and plan your trip... wish I could be there! See http://map.mapnetwork.com/event/tasteofchicago/
See also http://www.tasteofchicago.us and save the date - June 27- July 6

Is GeoEye a good buy (GEOY) I'd have to think so

Just ran over an analysts prediction that shares in GeoEye (GEOY)are a great deal... indeed, with the company planning to put GeoEye-1 into orbit this summer and plans for GeoEye-2 in the works I'd have to agree, particularly since the company's shares are trading at about $17 a pop - 12 month+ low - the shares seem to be a bargain and a definite buy! See more here

SkyLounge social networking for frequent flyers

An interesting app revealed today called SkyLounge. Create a profile and store your trips, then you can connect with other members that might be on a future flight that you'll be on. A number of groups are available to join so you can connect and schmooze with others that share similar interests. see www.skylounge.com
Think LinkeIn for the frequent traveler - See the Geo Technology Group!

Midwest Residents Can Check Local River Forecast Levels and Assess Flood Risk

Weather Underground Mashup displays flood alerts for rivers across the United States. Announced today by Weatherunderground, this new web service alerts users of Flow Rate, Percentile, Current Stage, Forecast Stage and Flood Stage.
About the app... Using data from the USGS (the US Geological Survey), the product plots river data and forecasts on top of an interactive map. Users can scroll across the country and zoom in and out to view in-depth observations from all major rivers in the US. Alternatively, one can click an option to view only the rivers with current flood alerts. See www.wunderground.com/wundermap/rivers

The new Nokia E71 - QWERTY keboard, A-GPS...

A slick new device out of Nokia today... likely available in Q3... the Nokia E71 - recall the "E" series is the business suite of devices, optimized with features and functionality that will appeal to the mobile professional. The device supports fast browsing via HSDPA, A GPS, VPN support, Bluetooth, built-in OVI services, Outlook Exchange and much more. See more details

Nokia E71 - QWERTY keboard, AGPS...