Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
Topcon in Europe has recently undergone a transformation, having reorganized to separate from their eye care business to be fully dedicated on positioning. The new focused positioning business has grown exponentially since then. Vector1 editors sat down with Ewout Korpershoek, director of marketing and sales for Topcon Europe Positioning, to discuss Topcon’s strategy and the
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
Medill Reports — Redevelopment of the Cooper Lamp factory is set to be the first business community of its kind committed to profit, environmental sustainability and positive social impact. Every tenant in the Green Exchange will advance the green marketplace and support sustainable development. Read More
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
European Research Headline — The European Union-sponsored SUCCESS (Sustainable Users Concepts for China Engaging Scientific Scenarios) project has been working with communities in China to help them become more sustainable. This research has been turned into a documentary film that highlights the juncture between socialism and the market economy. Read More
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
TIMES OF MALTA — Over the last three years, the government has most commendably tackled the country’s economic deficit. However, the environmental deficit has remained stubbornly out of control, and is growing. In most major respects the environment has actually become worse, despite the Prime Minister’s well-meant promises to make the environment a priority. Read
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
ForConstructionPros.com — Last month, the Strategic Development Council (SDC) hosted the first of two Concrete Sustainability Road-Mapping Workshops. Over 40 concrete industry leaders representing suppliers, manufacturers, trade associations, architectural and engineering firms, contractors, and owners convened to map out specific strategies to support sustainable development. Read More
Monday, October 8th, 2007
For the past 10 years, many GIS users throughout the Oregon State GIS community have utilized imagery datasets for their mapping needs. For statewide imagery coverage of any reasonable resolution this has required the arduous task of moving the data set via CD/DVD, portable hard disks as well as through the use of FTP sites.
Monday, October 8th, 2007
STUFF.CO.NZ — Global consumer conscience is a goldmine for New Zealand businesses in the emerging age of sustainability and climate change, but many are taking their time to realise it. Read More
Friday, October 5th, 2007
GRIST.org — Philippines president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo spoke at the opening plenary of the Clinton Global Initiative. Unintentionally, her remarks illustrated the challenge of sustainable development. Read More
Friday, October 5th, 2007
THE AGE — A uniform approach is needed to water supply planning in regional centres across Australia, a new report has found. Read More
Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Volume 1 / Issue 1 / Oct. 4, 2007 LETTER FROM THE EDITORS This marks the inaugural installment of the weekly V1 Newsletter from Vector1 Media. You are being sent this original installment based on our prior contact with you. Please take a moment to subscribe. We’ll send a few installments of the newsletter and
