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It was only a matter of time when GEOINT technologies would permeate our daily lives. While the use of GPS and technologies like Four Square are used everyday by many, there is a new movement where complete situational GEOINT awareness is provided by Smart Phones. This past weekend, the NY Times did a story about Smart Phone applications that allow the average user to gain a deep understanding of the world around them. Want to know the artist responsible for the print hanging in that restaurant? The name of the building with the enormous gargoyles? The last selling price of that house up ahead? Just point your Smart Phone in that direction and you will have that situational data at your finger tips. All we can say is very cool. GEOINT continues to take over and will continue to make our lives better. Welcome all thoughts and feedback.

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Now that everyone has shaken off the tryptophan side-effects from eating too much Thanksgiving turkey, we are ready to get focused and back to work. What better way to dive into the challenging work world than to read up on the latest news and headlines — beyond the Tiger Woods car crash (although it does seem a bit shady) — that impacts you. Today, we have compiled a number of stories that cover both domestic and international topics; news about Japan and India’s expanded space/satellite power, as well as a sobering post about the U.S. losing its dominance. As we always say, fire up that second cup of coffee and read on.

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