Many are very thankful to have 2009 behind us. From a trading standpoint, it was a very wild ride in the beginning then a straight shot up. However, that did not make it any easier to trade. It did however point out how important it is to have a plan in place, for when the market goes wild, you already have a road map to follow. Now we find ourselves in 2010 and the markets are becoming volatile again. So having a trading plan, with realistic goals and objectives is paramount for success. …

This Dev Meet Up is a social gathering for developers to discuss geospatial technologies, complementary third-party tools, and development platforms (e.g., Silverlight, Java, Flex, JavaScript) that are supported by Esri. Presentations run the gamut of our community: from Web development to mobile location development for iOS, Android and Windows Phone 7 to automating tasks with Python. Developers of all levels of expertise are welcome, from seasoned GIS professionals to those new to geospatial d …

We are explorers by nature that don’t mind being dirty for a couple of days. We like our dehydrated food in the evening and our oatmeal and coffee in the morning, especially if it comes with a view. We travel light and don’t mind s*itting in the woods. Many miles and many days are always good and we do it without complaining. We carry maps not only to know where we are going but also to find new adventures. But most importantly, we like to do it with friends that are experienced backpackers as w …