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Welcome to the Friday’s Food for Thought post from got geoint? This Sunday marks the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. 2,993 innocent people lost their lives in what is the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Many Intelligence Community leaders are sharing their insights into how this event changed our community and made our nation a safer place. We will be featuring these editorials in this post, as well as other updates regarding this anniversary. And, 10 years may seem like a long time, but the reality is that 9/11 will also be on the forefront of our minds and we will never forget.

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Welcome to the Monday Morning News Kick Off post from got geoint? As always, we hope you had a most glorious weekend relaxing with friends and loved-ones. Well, the time has come — the work week has started and it’s time to get down to business. So, as always, we have been kind enough to provide you with all the news you need kick start your week in high fashion. So, as we always say, fire up that second cup of coffee and read on. Happy Monday!

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We are all huge fans of highlight videos. ESPN has built a legacy on providing sports highlight videos that never cease to inform, entertain and enlighten. USGIF has taken a similar approach with its GEOINTv keynote highlight video from GEOINT 2010. And, this year’s line up of speakers was comprised of the most senior leaders in defense and intelligence. So, check out this highlights video that features key moments from the presentations from the Honorable James R. Clapper Jr., Director of National Intelligence; Gen. Bruce Carlson, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), Director, National Reconnaissance Office; Ms. Caryn A. Wagner, Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security and many more.

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As our ever faithful readers know, every so often we like to do a news round up post on Wednesdays — especially when there is plenty ‘o news happening. For this Wednesday, we have pulled together stories regarding General Clapper and the re-organization of the ODNI, GeoEye moving its HQ, as well as news of the first official Tweet Up at GEOINT 2010. As we always say on Monday (but works well for today too), fire up that second cup of coffee and read on!

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Welcome to the Monday Morning News Kick Off post from got geoint? As always, we hope you had a restful weekend and were able to spend time with family, friends and loved ones. It seems that 2010 has been a major year for the IC. General Clapper is the new DNI. Letitia Long now heads the NGA. And, Robert Cardillo will now be serving in a deputy role at the ODNI. Be sure to check out our 2009 podcast with Mr. Cardillo here. And of course, be sure to fire up that second cup of coffee and read on.

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Welcome to the Monday Morning News Kick Off post from got geoint? We hope everyone enjoyed their downtime this past weekend. As always, we have pulled together all the actionable news you need to kick start the work week. Once again, we have a mix of stories from the latest on WikiLeaks to an innovative use of Google Earth: to track down unpermitted backyard swimming pools. So, as we always say, fire up that second cup of coffee and read on.

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President Obama’s choice to ride herd on U.S. spy agencies boasted yesterday he is no “hood ornament,” and has the clout to stop turf wars. “I would not have agreed to take this position on if I were going to be a titular figurehead or a hood ornament,” retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James Clapper told the Senate Intelligence Committee at his confirmation hearing. Obama nominated Clapper, a career intelligence officer, to replace retired Navy Adm. Dennis Blair as director of National Intelligence, coordinating the efforts of the sprawling intelligence community. Check out the full NY Daily News article here. Also, been a crazy week for the IC. First we had the Washington Post article, then Clapper’s confirmation hearing…what is next? Stay tuned, and be sure to check out our Friday’s Food for Thought post this week.

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Welcome to the Monday Morning News Kick Off post from got geoint? As always, we hope everyone had a restful weekend, and yes, it was hot. So now is the time to cool yourself off with some actionable news to jump start your week. Leon Panetta warns of Iran’s threat, Pelosi is creating a potential block to General Clapper being nominated and much more. So, as we always say, fire up that second cup of coffee and read on. Happy Monday!

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Welcome to the Monday Morning News Kick Off post from got geoint? We hope everyone had a restful holiday weekend, and were able to take the time to honor those who have served our great nation. There is no shortage of IC-related news this week. From a CNN story about the challenges of filling the DNI position to plans for more intelligence oversight by Congress, this week’s MMNKO post focuses heavily on policy side or our world. So, as we always say, fire up that second cup of coffee and read on

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