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    <title>All Points Blog</title>
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      <title>EnhancedView Could Take $50 Million Hit - Aviation Week</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:38:57 -0600</pubDate> 
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      <author>Joe Francica</author>
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	Aviation Week is reporting that the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) may be forced to renegotiate the EnhanceView contract with GeoEye and DigitalGlobe due to an expected $50 Million cut to the agency&#39;s 2012 fiscal year budget with the prospect of more cuts in fiscal 2013.... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/enhancedview-could-take-50-million-hit-aviation-week/229882">Continue reading</a>
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	Aviation Week is reporting that the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) may be forced to renegotiate the EnhanceView contract with GeoEye and DigitalGlobe due to an expected $50 Million cut to the agency&#39;s 2012 fiscal year budget with the prospect of more cuts in fiscal 2013.... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/enhancedview-could-take-50-million-hit-aviation-week/229882">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society Sponsors “Data Fusion Contest”</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:20:25 -0600</pubDate> 
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	From Fabio Pacifici, chair of the Data Fusion Technical Committee of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), comes word that the organization is hosting the 2012 IEEE GRSS Data Fusion Contest.

	Mr. Pacifici writes:

	
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	From Fabio Pacifici, chair of the Data Fusion Technical Committee of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), comes word that the organization is hosting the 2012 IEEE GRSS Data Fusion Contest.

	Mr. Pacifici writes:

	
		This year the Contest is designed to investigate the... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/ieee-geoscience-and-remote-sensing-society-sponsors-data-fusion-contest/229850">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>Quote of the Week - 2/2/12</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:17:10 -0600</pubDate> 
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		&ldquo;Why does Interstate 95 go in a straight line from Florida to Canton [MA], and then hooks around, and resumes a straight line from Peabody [MA] to Canada. And that&rsquo;s Interstate 95.&rdquo;


	The answer is Mayor Kevin White of Boston, who died earlier this week.&nbsp;Rep. Barney Frank, asked the... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/quote-of-the-week-2-2-12/229849">Continue reading</a>
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		&ldquo;Why does Interstate 95 go in a straight line from Florida to Canton [MA], and then hooks around, and resumes a straight line from Peabody [MA] to Canada. And that&rsquo;s Interstate 95.&rdquo;


	The answer is Mayor Kevin White of Boston, who died earlier this week.&nbsp;Rep. Barney Frank, asked the... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/quote-of-the-week-2-2-12/229849">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>Hawaii Broadband Speed Test and other Government GIS News</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:55:41 -0600</pubDate> 
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		A new website will allow internet users to determine their computer or electronic device&rsquo;s internet speed and help the state map its broadband coverage as the Abercrombie Administration moves forward with its Hawai&rsquo;i Broadband Initiative. Participants can take the test... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/hawaii-broadband-speed-test-and-other-government-gis-news/229622">Continue reading</a>
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		A new website will allow internet users to determine their computer or electronic device&rsquo;s internet speed and help the state map its broadband coverage as the Abercrombie Administration moves forward with its Hawai&rsquo;i Broadband Initiative. Participants can take the test... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/hawaii-broadband-speed-test-and-other-government-gis-news/229622">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>Open Data on Malta Coming and other International GIS News</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:40:04 -0600</pubDate> 
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		A plane will be scanning the island to build a three-dimensional map that will allow the planning authority to monitor environmental changes over the years.
	
		The photographic map will carry information such as on air and water quality and noise levels. All data will be available... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/open-data-on-malta-coming-and-other-international-gis-news/229387">Continue reading</a>
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		A plane will be scanning the island to build a three-dimensional map that will allow the planning authority to monitor environmental changes over the years.
	
		The photographic map will carry information such as on air and water quality and noise levels. All data will be available... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/open-data-on-malta-coming-and-other-international-gis-news/229387">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>NJ Hospital Mortality Rates and other Health GIS News</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:00:48 -0600</pubDate> 
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	The New Jersey Department of Health rated 72 major hospitals across the state according to the number of deaths per 100 patients for pneumonia, stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. That data was used to create the Google Map.

	- NJ Spotlight

	
		An independent study conducted by... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/nj-hospital-mortality-rates-and-other-health-gis-news/228747">Continue reading</a>
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	The New Jersey Department of Health rated 72 major hospitals across the state according to the number of deaths per 100 patients for pneumonia, stroke, heart attack, and heart failure. That data was used to create the Google Map.

	- NJ Spotlight

	
		An independent study conducted by... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/nj-hospital-mortality-rates-and-other-health-gis-news/228747">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>Facebook IPO Might Spur Real Estate Geolocation App</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:15:31 -0600</pubDate> 
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      <author>Joe Francica</author>
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	According to the Washington Post, the impending initial public offering (IPO) by Facebook, with its expected windfall of cash from investors, might encourage some employees to go looking for housing. But the prospective home buyers are a bit picky. You see, they might not want to live... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/facebook-ipo-might-spur-real-estate-geolocation-app/229654">Continue reading</a>
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	According to the Washington Post, the impending initial public offering (IPO) by Facebook, with its expected windfall of cash from investors, might encourage some employees to go looking for housing. But the prospective home buyers are a bit picky. You see, they might not want to live... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/facebook-ipo-might-spur-real-estate-geolocation-app/229654">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>Waze, Safely and Rxs and other LBS News</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:00:35 -0600</pubDate> 
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		A company called LowestMed has launched a mobile app that allows consumers to compare drug prices at their local pharmacy chains.
	
		The app will be a mobile extension of the company&#39;s Web resource for comparative drug prices and prescription discount cards.


	- eWeek

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		A company called LowestMed has launched a mobile app that allows consumers to compare drug prices at their local pharmacy chains.
	
		The app will be a mobile extension of the company&#39;s Web resource for comparative drug prices and prescription discount cards.


	- eWeek

	Waze... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/find-cheapest-rxs-nearby-and-other-lbs-news/228551">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>Boston Residents Claim Hydrants and other Crowdsourcing GIS News</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:00:35 -0600</pubDate> 
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	Boston&#39;s latest Code for America rollout is a map where residents can claim and name a local hydrant to shovel after snow storms.

	- Boston.com

	Esri&#39;s Ryan Lanclos&nbsp;writes about its new ArcGIS Add-in for Ushahidi.

	
		This add-in allows you to connect to a Ushahidi instance with the... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/boston-residents-claim-hydrants-and-other-crowdsourcing-gis-news/227545">Continue reading</a>
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	Boston&#39;s latest Code for America rollout is a map where residents can claim and name a local hydrant to shovel after snow storms.

	- Boston.com

	Esri&#39;s Ryan Lanclos&nbsp;writes about its new ArcGIS Add-in for Ushahidi.

	
		This add-in allows you to connect to a Ushahidi instance with the... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/boston-residents-claim-hydrants-and-other-crowdsourcing-gis-news/227545">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>TomTom News Update 2/1/12</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:00:07 -0600</pubDate> 
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      <author>Adena Schutzberg</author>
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	The new TomTom data facility is opening in Pune, India.

	- Money Control

	TomTom GPS devices are offered with the purchse of select Chevrolet vehicle purchases in the U.S.&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Customers who purchase a 2009 or newer Camaro, Colorado, Cobalt, Express, Impala or HHR. Customers who purchase... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/tomtom-news-update-2-1-12/229391">Continue reading</a>
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	The new TomTom data facility is opening in Pune, India.

	- Money Control

	TomTom GPS devices are offered with the purchse of select Chevrolet vehicle purchases in the U.S.&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Customers who purchase a 2009 or newer Camaro, Colorado, Cobalt, Express, Impala or HHR. Customers who purchase... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/tomtom-news-update-2-1-12/229391">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>WhereCon 2012 to be renamed and rescheduled</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:57 -0600</pubDate> 
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		USGIF and OGC are committed to organizing a conference focused on place-based policy. However, after discussions with several of our respective members and sponsors, we have decided that the community would be better served if this event were rescheduled.


	I know I was confused... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/wherecon-2012-to-be-renamed-and-rescheduled/229429">Continue reading</a>
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		USGIF and OGC are committed to organizing a conference focused on place-based policy. However, after discussions with several of our respective members and sponsors, we have decided that the community would be better served if this event were rescheduled.


	I know I was confused... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/wherecon-2012-to-be-renamed-and-rescheduled/229429">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>Learn How Open Source Software Benefits a Successful GIS Business</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:12:57 -0600</pubDate> 
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      <author>Adena Schutzberg</author>
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	Lee Mitchell &nbsp;owner of G.A.I.A. Professionals&nbsp;spoke about starting a new GIS business on the Jan 31 American Sentinel University Webinar. I learned during a detailed discussion of her work history that she worked in some capacity for American Sentinel University in curriculum... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/learn-how-open-source-software-benefits-a-successful-gis-business/229424">Continue reading</a>
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	Lee Mitchell &nbsp;owner of G.A.I.A. Professionals&nbsp;spoke about starting a new GIS business on the Jan 31 American Sentinel University Webinar. I learned during a detailed discussion of her work history that she worked in some capacity for American Sentinel University in curriculum... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/learn-how-open-source-software-benefits-a-successful-gis-business/229424">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>UK Home Office Updates Crime Map</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:54:09 -0600</pubDate> 
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	There are two promised updates to the Police UK map&nbsp;which covers England and Wales:

	Today, crimes at, or near, public places will be added.

	Come May, the map will include details of what happens after a crime has occurred - what the police did and the criminal justice outcome.

	The... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/uk-home-office-updates-crime-map/229381">Continue reading</a>
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	There are two promised updates to the Police UK map&nbsp;which covers England and Wales:

	Today, crimes at, or near, public places will be added.

	Come May, the map will include details of what happens after a crime has occurred - what the police did and the criminal justice outcome.

	The... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/uk-home-office-updates-crime-map/229381">Continue reading</a>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:31:35 -0600</pubDate> 
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	The National Land Survey of Finland will open its topographic data on May 1st.

	- SDI Magazine via&nbsp;@Christophe_ESRI)&nbsp;

	
		The head of St. Joseph County&rsquo;s Transportation Authority [Michigan] wanted its latest vehicle to stand out...
	
		A &ldquo;vehicle-wrap&rdquo; that covers the van&rsquo;s exterior... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/finland-to-open-data-and-other-government-gis-news/228739">Continue reading</a>
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	The National Land Survey of Finland will open its topographic data on May 1st.

	- SDI Magazine via&nbsp;@Christophe_ESRI)&nbsp;

	
		The head of St. Joseph County&rsquo;s Transportation Authority [Michigan] wanted its latest vehicle to stand out...
	
		A &ldquo;vehicle-wrap&rdquo; that covers the van&rsquo;s exterior... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/finland-to-open-data-and-other-government-gis-news/228739">Continue reading</a>
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      <title>Open Source Desktop GIS Book Updated</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:17:10 -0600</pubDate> 
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      <author>Adena Schutzberg</author>
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	The Geospatial Desktop might sound like a generic book about deskotp GIS. It&#39;s not. It&#39;s about open source desktop GIS. The subtitle &quot;Open Source GIS and Mapping&quot; provides the important distinguisher.

	Furthermore it&#39;s&nbsp;a revision of the book originally titled&nbsp;Desktop GIS. I confess I&#39;m... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/open-source-desktop-gis-book-updated/228887">Continue reading</a>
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	The Geospatial Desktop might sound like a generic book about deskotp GIS. It&#39;s not. It&#39;s about open source desktop GIS. The subtitle &quot;Open Source GIS and Mapping&quot; provides the important distinguisher.

	Furthermore it&#39;s&nbsp;a revision of the book originally titled&nbsp;Desktop GIS. I confess I&#39;m... <a href="http://apb.directionsmag.com/entry/open-source-desktop-gis-book-updated/228887">Continue reading</a>
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