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While this is clearly not a surprise to us, it is certainly nice to see the Intelligence Community (IC) being validated as a great place to work. According to the 2011 Best Places to Work ranking, the IC came in the top 10 at 8th place. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) topped the list along with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Government Accountability Office, Smithsonian Institute and NASA. Congratulations to our leaders for making the IC an ideal place for driven professionals who are passionate about securing our great nation.

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Often looking into the past makes us realize how things have changed and progressed. Remember life before the Internet? Seems kind of odd to think that more than 15 years ago, we were not hyper-connected to each other — and phoning and faxing were the only way to get things done. Well, the same can be said about how intelligence gathering techniques have changed over time. From the evolution of GEOINT being the common denominator for all other layers of intelligence to the rise of innovative intelligence gathering and sharing technologies, the Intelligence Community (IC) moves at a very quick pace when it comes to innovation. Though back during World War I, the IC used some very interesting intelligence-gathering techniques that could come straight out of a Hollywood movie.

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It always seems that there is plenty happening in the Intelligence Community (IC) during GEOINT 2010. Perhaps GEOINT 2010 itself is the influencing factor? When you think about it. GEOINT brings together all the key leaders of the IC and, well, they make news. Today, we have pulled together all the major stories regarding the IC in one spot. From news of General Clapper reaching a “conceptual” agreement with Defense Secretary Robert Gates on the Intel budget to more coverage of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s new app-like approach. We got it all in one place for you.

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There must be something in the air. Or is it the water? Over the past couple of weeks there have been some pretty sensational stories about the Intelligence Community. First, we had the Russian spies, then the Washington Post’s expose on the IC (well timed, right before Clapper’s confirmation hearing – but we digress), and stories about the lack of GAO oversight for the community. And, CBS News recently ran a story about how top secret spy work is done in neighborhoods around the Washington DC area. One of the areas highlighted, in addition to Fort Meade, is the Dulles-Chantilly region.

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The White House threatened to veto the Intelligence Authorization bill because its demands for transparency and oversight would, in some cases, put American lives at risk, in the view of the Obama administration. President Obama’s budget director, Peter Orszag (pictured), sent letters to the heads of the House and Senate Intelligence Committees on Monday stating the that the House and Senate Intelligence Authorization bills “and their classified annexes still contain several provisions of serious concern to the Intelligence Community (IC). Three categories of provisions are so serious that the President’s senior advisers would recommend that he veto the bill if they are included in the version presented for his signature: the Congressional notification provisions, GAO provisions, and provisions regarding the amounts authorized for the National Intelligence Program.” What do you all think? There is a fine line between transparency and risking the lives of those who work in the IC. Check out the Washington Posts’s coverage here.

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Happy Monday. We hope everyone had a restful weekend spent with friends, family and loved ones…because now it’s time to get back to work. As always, we try to compile the actionable stories that will make you smarter, more productive and better looking. This week, we are showcasing a mixture of Intelligence Community, political and industry news that includes coverage of Dick Cheney’s comments on the CIA probe, Tom Ridge’s new book, Intellipedia and India’s problems on the lunar front. So, refill your coffee and scroll down.

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Welcome to the ever-famous, ever-popular Friday’s Food for Thought post on got geoint? We live in a world populated with people who have the most amazing — and some say mind blowing — talents. And, many scientists believe that all humans will eventually evolve into having these traits. How does this impact us and our community? Think about it. These talents could be used by the Intelligence Community to help further protect our nation. For example, there is a woman whose sense of sight and sound are blended and she actually sees colors as a result. Wouldn’t a person with these talents be an asset to the NSA? Pretty cool, huh? Read more below.

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We all know that the key to actionable intelligence is information. Knowledge is power, right? But, is there such a thing as too much information in the intelligence community? According to a recent study, for the many branches of the military, the glut of information produced by intelligence gathering is so overwhelming that much of it is never properly analyzed.

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With the election over, the president-elect’s transition team is making most of the headlines.

But it isn’t all business on Friday …

Is this the new Manhattan Project?

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