Flight innovations you'll love Nov 6, 2009
A GPS-based air traffic control system is in trial use by Alaska Airlines ... To shave flight times -- and improve safety -- the FAA is rolling out NextGen, a GPS-based air traffic control system that provides real-time plane locations to pilots and air traffic controllers ... Using GPS technology (already in trial use by Alaska Airlines), planes will be able to fly straighter, more efficient routes while maintaining a safe distance from other aircraft. (CNN -- Travel)
Peek At Evidence In Quinn Gray Case Nov 6, 2009
Reid Gray: But what she says is there is GPS tracking of some sort on this ... GPS tracking supposedly, and if I head in any direction other than my house, they will shoot her and kill her. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Things to Do: Scenic Drives Nov 6, 2009
with a GPS, maps, hatchett, hand saw, jack, axe, and various other 'survival' items we have been to some truely hard to find places -priceless views and memories. " Skans wrote on Aug 14, 2009 11:40 AM:" Don't forget about. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Raft of new road rules for Victoria Nov 6, 2009
Drivers using mobile phones in cradles will be able to listen to music and use GPS functions as well as make and receive calls. Offenders caught breaking the new law risk facing a $234 fine and losing three demerit points. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
PEO_Integration shows hardware at CGSC Nov 6, 2009
Each precision-guided missile has a 12-pound shaped charge warhead, and can be guided on target by laser, infrared or Global Positioning System. Dexter said the missiles have a range of 40 kilometers, meaning one platoon could effectively cover an entire brigade area of operations, including urban areas. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Marianna rape victim testifies in TV anchor trial Nov 6, 2009
The woman said one of her house keys she kept with a GPS unit in her car was missing and suspects her attacker used the key to unlock the door. Edwards said her attacker kept telling her, "I know your house.". (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Stoughton animal control officer, accused of lying about missing dog, put on paid leave Nov 6, 2009
Deni M. Goldman, director of communications for the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts in Hull, said the microchip is not a GPS system, but is an identification system, much like tattooing, that is exclusive to each dog used for identification purposes. When a chip is scanned, the number of the implanted chip appears on an LCD screen along with the phone number of the manufacturer of the chip, said Goldman. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Google "Dashboard" Latest Privacy Control Nov 6, 2009
Like I've said in the past, if the government wants to listen to my phone calls, or if they want to track my vehicle movements with GPS, or see what I'm searching for on Google, they can go right ahead. I'm not doing anything that I shouldn't be. (CBS News)
Carole Estabrook: Drivers need to hang up phones Nov 6, 2009
While we're at it, let's not forget windshield mounted GPS devices which, as a commercial driver, I see played with as regularly and as intently as cell phones. And, who exactly would pay for this protect-me-against-me technology. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Police sorting luggage allegedly stolen by couple Nov 6, 2009
Other items recovered at the Kings' home included GPS devices. Chiampo said detectives were in touch with some victims of the Sky Harbor heists, but that returning stolen items to victims would be difficult because the bags had been stripped of identifying information. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Droid goes after iPhone Nov 5, 2009
The new device also could give a boost to Google Inc., which used the Droid to unveil new mapping software that could challenge standalone navigational devices, sending GPS gadget maker Garmin Ltd.'s stock plunging after Wednesday's announcement ... The new device also could give a boost to Google Inc., which used the Droid to unveil new mapping software that could challenge standalone navigational devices, sending GPS gadget maker Garmin Ltd.'s stock plunging after Wednesday's announcement ...... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Report: Calif's Corrections Dept 'failed to properly supervise' alleged kidnapper Nov 5, 2009
The report also says the department failed to use GPS information and failed to refer Garrido for a mental health assessment. The 29-year-old Dugard was reunited with her family in August. (KRNV.com, NV)
GPS unit better than phone App Nov 5, 2009
In the last 10 years, GPS devices have revolutionized getting around ... But none of the ones tested worked as well as a good portable GPS. ... That's a very helpful feature that's common with portable GPS devices. (AZCentral -- Business)
Life-Logging and the Generation Gap over Privacy Nov 5, 2009
Guests on the program talks about "life-logging," a system that documents every conversation, movement, and idea through a series of recording gadgets like GPS trackers and even brain scanners ... Welcome to a new world of vlogs, MySpace, Flickr, and now life-logging, a system that documents every conversation, movement, and idea through a series of recording gadgets like cameras, GPS trackers, even brain scanners. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Protecting Your Privacy on the Internet Nov 5, 2009
Transport technologies such as electronic tolls, GPS navigation systems and automatic number plate recognition systems. Smart cards (credit cards with a chip). (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Mobile inventor decries today's phones Nov 5, 2009
It's incredibly handy to carry around a single device rather than a phone, camera, flash drive, PDA, handheld console, GPS etc. Furthermore, we live in a world where people are improving upon things and the individual features of a mobile phone are better than the previous generation so I really wonder if we really need a specialist device. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Holiday Gift Guide - Cars and car tech Nov 5, 2009
The GO 740 Live is TomTom's first foray into the realm of connected GPS devices, and, boy, does it make a good first impression, with up-to-the-minute traffic data, weather forecasts, fuel prices, and Google Local Search. If the GO has an Achilles' heel, though, it's the sometimes-complex menu structure, but the pros in this case far outweigh the single con. (CBS News)
Click to read:Tracking a Predator Nov 5, 2009
He even wore a GPS ankle bracelet. In a scathing Wednesday state investigators outlined massive missteps and missed opportunities by the department of corrections that prolonged Jaycee's imprisonment: failure to adequately supervise Garrido, failure to talk to neighbors, and even failure to properly train his parole officers, reports CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker. (CBS News)
Holliston Library Friends hold fall fair on Saturday Nov 5, 2009
Patrons who share their e-mail addresses with the Friends will automatically be entered in a free drawing for a GPS unit or a framed print of local photographer Beth Hoffer s print of "Holliston Doors.". Information will be available on joining the Friends and supporting the library and its services. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Law enforcement officials combed Highway 35 N., between Holiday Beach and Salt Creek, searching for a missing Pilot. Photo by MIKE PROBST Nov 5, 2009
The pilot provided GPS coordinates obtained from his cell phone shortly after the search commenced, according to Mills. Using the provided coordinates, it was determined the plane went down on the Refugio County side of Copano Bay, near Bayside. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Sex Offender Supervision Blasted in Dugard Case Nov 5, 2009
It also faulted the state's GPS-monitoring system, saying it gives the public a false sense of security concerning the whereabouts of offenders. Shaw said the GPS system falls short of its potential and recommended developing and implementing a comprehensive monitoring policy ... As a parolee, Garrido wore a GPS-linked ankle bracelet that tracked his movements, met with his parole agent several times each month and was subject to routine surprise home visits and random drug and alcohol tests. (Fox News)
Coles 911 looks for more funds Nov 5, 2009
Thats E-911 cell phone GPS technology. Who pays doesn't matter when you're in that situation. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bid to tackle 'sick-note culture' Nov 5, 2009
He has urged GPs to issue "well notes" setting out what tasks a worker can perform instead of certificates automatically signing them off ... But doctors' leaders said GPs should not be used to "police the system" ... They said if GPs were brought in to play such a proactive role it could damage the doctor-patient relationship. (BBC News -- Health)
BlackBerry Storm 2 Nov 5, 2009
GPS location services are also available through the free, preinstalled BlackBerry Maps or Verizon's VZ Navigator service, which costs an additional $9. 99 a month. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Sony Ericsson's Android Phone Focuses on Multimedia Nov 5, 2009
1-megapixel camera with up to 16x digital zoom and geo-tagging, Bluetooth stereo, GPS, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, and, being Android, a host of Google applications, such as Gmail, Calendar, Maps with Street View, Talk and Voice Search. The X10 supports GSM GRPS/EDGE and UMTS HSPA, can utilize applications from either the Android Market or Sony Ericsson's Play Now Arena, and is built around a 1-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Aftershocks can last for centuries Nov 5, 2009
In contrast, the seismic zone near New Madrid in Missouri has seen frequent earthquakes in recent years but studies using Global Positioning System (GPS) measurements have shown little strain accumulation due to ground motion across the fault. Lasting effects. (Scientific American)
Carole Estabrook: Drivers need to hang up phones Nov 5, 2009
While we're at it, let's not forget windshield mounted GPS devices which, as a commercial driver, I see played with as regularly and as intently as cell phones. And, who exactly would pay for this protect-me-against-me technology. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
GPS used to preserve ants' nests Nov 5, 2009
Foresters will be provided with the nests' GPS co-ordinates to ensure they do not damage them ... Nick Brodin, Natural England's regional biodiversity officer, said: "Hairy wood ants are a very uncommon species in the north-east of England and it's great news that these amazing ant nest stacks in Holystone Wood will be safeguarded thanks to satellite technology. "Use of GPS technology has revolutionised nature conservation research and habitat management and this project will make it easier to... (BBC News -- Technology)
Midwest migrants Nov 5, 2009
Eighteen months after the raid, a handful of Mexican and Guatemalan women are still obliged to wear bulky GPS tracking devices around their ankles. They are unable to work or to leave, since they are regarded as material witnesses in the ongoing legal proceedings. (BBC News -- Americas)
Google touches add value to Droid Nov 5, 2009
Droid s most remarkable feature, a fine turn-by-turn navigation system, matches up well against any of the standalone GPS units ... But such things happen with the best GPS systems, and Google s a company full of fast learners. (Boston Globe)
Major quakes could be aftershocks Nov 5, 2009
He recommended that, instead of just focusing on the regions where small, regular earthquakes happen, scientists should use methods like GPS satellites and computer modelling to look for places where the earth is "storing up energy for a large future earthquake". Tom Parsons, a scientist from the US Geological Survey (USGS) in California was not involved in this study, but wrote an accompanying article in the same issue of Nature, explaining its significance. (BBC News)
US officers 'failed kidnap girl' Nov 5, 2009
The report spoke of "systemic problems" in the parole system, and called for better use of GPS monitoring for parolees. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Americas)
Ill health 'costs economy 100bn' Nov 5, 2009
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS GPs - Current sick note system should be reformed to create fit notes, spelling out what the patient can do Employers - Should offer more support to staff including healthy lifestyle promotion, such as subsidised gym membership, as well as access to occupational health teams NHS - Call to pilot fit for health scheme, which will work via GP referral ... She has proposed creating a new fit note which encourages GPs to spell out what the individual can do rather than cannot do... (BBC News -- Health)
Saugus Police log Nov. 1 Nov 5, 2009
Caller reported someone broke into his vehicle parked at Dick s Sporting Goods and stole a GPS unit, 6:32 p.m. ... Vehicle broken into at Polcari s Restaurant and a GPS unit and bag containing credit cards were stolen, 8:18 p.m.. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Probe: State missed chances to rescue Dugard Nov 5, 2009
A GPS device that Garrido began wearing last year, required by a change in state law, indicated he was spending time behind his known backyard, the audit said, in the area where the compound was ultimately located ... However, in both cases, agents either were unaware of the GPS alerts or knew about them but did nothing, the report said ... Failed to use GPS information. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
For immigrants, illness can bring a death sentence Nov 5, 2009
One alternative to detention - a GPS monitoring ankle device - costs about $12 a day. As the lead investigator of a recent 18-month ACLU study of detention conditions in Massachusetts, I saw firsthand the systemic denial of medical care at the nine immigration detention sites - and the fear of retaliation for speaking up about problems. (Boston Globe)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Nov 5, 2009
The study began in 1968, and updates on the women's health were provided every six months by their GPs. Even if women eventually moved to a new GP the researchers were able to obtain details of whether they developed cancer, or died from NHS central registries. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Don't miss great show Nov 5, 2009
Ranchview develops products that use cellular networks instead of the traditional radio systems that are typically used to deliver corrections to GPS enabled equipment. The network can also be used to provide high speed Internet access. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
App to find nearest toilet? Data flood unleashed Nov 5, 2009
Apps ps From Mashup Australia, GovHack. App to find nearest toilet. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Hanover Police log: Oct. 21-27 Nov 5, 2009
9:12 a.m. Main St., assistance to the public; larceny of a wallet and GPS unit. 11:14 a.m. Washington St., lost or recovered property. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Quicker response time to 911 calls with new dispatch system Nov 5, 2009
McFarlin said he would like to see GPS added to the system in a few years. Up until now the town of Prosper has purchased emergency dispatch services from Frisco. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
SonyEricsson debuts Android phone Nov 4, 2009
The Xperia X10 has an eight megapixel camera, touch screen, GPS and can use apps from the Android Market or SonyEricsson's Play Now Arena. The X10, known as Rachel while under development, will go on sale early in the first quarter of 2010. (BBC News -- Technology)
UPS created ‘an app for that' Nov 4, 2009
The "app" will use GPS to find the nearest UPS location, create shipments using a UPS address book, and calculate shipping rates and transit time. The free software is available at Apple's "App Store.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Sony Ericsson's Android Phone Focuses on Multimedia Nov 4, 2009
1-megapixel camera with up to 16x digital zoom and geo-tagging, Bluetooth stereo, GPS, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, and, being Android, a host of Google applications, such as Gmail, Calendar, Maps with Street View, Talk and Voice Search. The X10 supports GSM GRPS/EDGE and UMTS HSPA, can utilize applications from either the Android Market or Sony Ericsson's Play Now Arena, and is built around a 1-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Campus bicycle theft on the rise Nov 4, 2009
Aside from the alert system, the website also provides tips on how to prevent theft and will soon come to include a GPS and radiofrequency ID technology that will be available for installation. This aspect of KarmaArmy will be the business part. (The Current Online, MO)
Lessons learned Nov 4, 2009
The GPS satellite tracking on the container has been intermittent and for periods of the year, we have had to manually track the position of the Box, though not nearly as frequently as we would have liked. Soup kitchen. (BBC News -- Business)
Airport awarded $250,000 Nov 4, 2009
The funds, part of TxDOT s Aviation Facilities Grant Program, will be used to address the airport layout plan and remove penetrations to get the runway ready for GPS approach and its future expansion ... High electrical lines to the south, a large area of foliage to the west and some grading work on the north of the runway need to be addressed before the facility can apply to the Federal Aviation Administration for GPS approach ... Once we have GPS approach, someone flying an aircraft can... (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Mozambique: How to Demine - the Devil is in the Detail Nov 4, 2009
Before the deminers arrived, Pedro provided a final survey map of the minefield, known as a polygon, with GPS coordinates of its extent, landmarks for a safe approach, type of vegetation and soil, a record of mine accidents, and where they occurred. Tirebuck visited the site many times in preparation for demining. (allAfrica.com)
Here Comes the Broadband-Enabled Car Nov 4, 2009
The top applications they would pay for include: augmented GPS; maintenance, tracking and notification; in-car Wi-Fi; and advanced calling features. Posted by on November 3, 2009 | Industries. (Multichannel News)
READ THE PLEA AGREEMENT: Friehling pleads guilty Nov 4, 2009
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Shopping For Electronics Nov 4, 2009
Iphones, Wii, GPS devices, oh wait, that was last year's list. "You don't really have, you know, the brand new must have gadget, the way we had in recent seasons," says Paul Reynolds. (W-USA News, DC)
Law enforcement officials combed Highway 35 N., between Holiday Beach and Salt Creek, searching for a missing Pilot. Photo by MIKE PROBST Nov 4, 2009
The pilot provided GPS coordinates obtained from his cell phone shortly after the search commenced, according to Mills. Using the provided coordinates, it was determined the plane went down on the Refugio County side of Copano Bay, near Bayside. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Crooks swipe jewelry, tech gear from homes Nov 4, 2009
Officers responded to another burglary, in the 1200 block of Hull Road, where thieves kicked in the front door of a home and stole an amplifier, speakers, jewelry and a GPS system with a total value of more than $1,000, police said. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, November 04, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Top-of-the-line and affordable tech travel tools Nov 4, 2009
Splurge: As if an altimeter, a barometer, and a digital compass weren't enough, the top-of-the-line Suunto X10 adventure watch also has a GPS receiver, reducing the risk that you'll ever get lost again. After your hike is over, connect the watch to your PC with its USB cable, and Google Earth will plot your trek. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Weeds threaten wildlife and create fire hazard in Deep South Nov 4, 2009
In Florida, the Department of Transportation created a database of cogongrass spots along highway rights of way using Global Positioning System mapping technology, communications director Dick Kane says. The grass has been found throughout Florida. (USA Today -- Tech)
* Satellite navigation device nets award for ITRI South Nov 4, 2009
It will be the worlds third system of its kind after the US GPS and the former Soviet Unions GLONASS.. Apart from the Shadow -Project, ITRIs Information and Communications Research Laboratories (ICRL) also won the competitions special topic award among 66 teams with its TravMate. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
This May Be the Droid You're Looking For Nov 4, 2009
Most standalone GPS vendors offer traffic information for a monthly fee. The improved browser lets you tap the screen twice to zoom in or out - a nice touch, but not nearly as nice as the iPhone's pinching gestures to zoom. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Ordnance Survey opens up data Nov 4, 2009
Users will have to have a GPS-enabled handset for the service to work ... It works by using a mobile phone's GSM connection, then sending the GPS signal to Locatorz servers which can in turn plot the information onto an Ordnance Survey map and send it to a viewable, secure internet page ... It is not a new idea, admits Locatorz chief executive Guy Norgrove, but the advent of smartphones with inbuilt GPS has made it more accessible. (BBC News -- Technology)
Deep space objects guide Earths GPS system Nov 4, 2009
Deep space objects guide Earths GPS system - Space ... Deep space objects guide Earths GPS system ... Quasars help lock in positions of satellites so GPS can send accurate signals. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Prowlers hit 14 cars in West Linn Nov 3, 2009
-- Car prowlers hit a West Linn neighborhood hard Sunday night, according to police, breaking into 14 vehicles and stealing iPods, purses, sunglasses, credit cards, GPS and other private property. Many of the cars were unlocked. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Aspirin 'only for heart patients' Nov 3, 2009
The Royal College of GPs says it supports the DTB's recommendations ... Prof Steve Field, Royal College of GPs. (BBC News -- UK)
Should Obama send more troops? Nov 3, 2009
In-depth analysis of situation in Afghanistan on "GPS" at 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday ... Watch Fareed Zakaria's interview with Matthew Hoh, a U.S. foreign service officer who resigned over the war in Afghanistan, on "GPS" at 1 and 5 p.m. ET on Sunday ... CNN spoke to Fareed Zakaria, anchor of "GPS," about the situation in Afghanistan. (CNN -- World)
Hold the phone, reality is calling Nov 3, 2009
The key to augmented reality is geolocation, that facility of the latest generation of mobile phones that include inbuilt global positioning system (GPS) functions. Most owners of smartphones iPhones, BlackBerrys and certain Nokias, for example will have used their mapping functions to get street directions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
A Windows XP...Smartphone? Nov 3, 2009
11b/g, WiMax optional, Bluetooth and stand-alone GPS. It has a 1 ... The company claims that the xpPhone can combine all the functions of a Laptop, GPS and a full featured mobile phone, plus it will have full VoIP functions on the xpPhone. (Datamation)
Jumping on the bandwagon Nov 3, 2009
Ss that the introduction of these radios will spur manufacturers to develop their own professional quality versions much like what happened with smartphones along with accessories like alternative batteries or GPS chips that departments can purchase separately. A final version of the radios could be ready for the mass market by the middle of 2010. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
