'Happy Golfer' plays Sagamore on three-month national golf trip May 11, 2009
Karnazes packed up the family's RV in mid-March with his clubs, eight dozen golf balls, some groceries, some clothes, some maps and his trusty GPS navigation system and left his San Clemente, Calif. home set out to complete this "challenge.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger Expands National Distribution With Camping World Apr 17, 2009
April 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPOT LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ) and an award-winning leader in personal satellite messaging and emergency communications, today announced that the company's flagship product - the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger(tm) - will now be available at Camping World, the nation's largest and fastest growing RV and outdoor retailer ... SPOT, the world's first Satellite GPS Messenger, offers a new emergency assistance, personal satellite... (Primezone Releases)
School knew of bush expedition: inquest Apr 17, 2009
He also said David had arranged with the teacher to borrow a GPS device "just in case we got lost" ... According to evidence given by Mr Chan, David had arranged to borrow a GPS device from teacher Jim Forbes ... "David told me that he had arranged with Mr Forbes to get the GPS on speech day, but Mr Forbes had forgotten to bring it with him," Mr Chan told police in an interview conducted in February this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Somali pirates far removed from Hollywood Apr 12, 2009
Picture ragged Somali fishermen armed with rocket launchers, GPS systems and satellite phones. Picture tiny skiffs cruising the coast of a war-infested nation crawling with gunmen. (MSNBC -- Race)
Georgetown news in brief Apr 11, 2009
Census employees will wear official identification and carry hand held computers to capture physical; addresses and their GPS coordinates. The Georgetown Police Department has been asked by the U.S. Census Bureau to inform our residents about this important activity. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Young Somalis get rich as high-tech buccaneers Apr 9, 2009
Pirates typically wear fatigues and operate from speedboats equipped with satellite phones and GPS equipment. They are often armed with automatic weapons, anti-tank rockets and grenades. (Globe and Mail)
SPOT Announces 'Seven Safety Tips' Boating Campaign With SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger Apr 8, 2009
SPOT's Seven Safety Tips aims to educate and remind boaters about boating safety and the advantages of adding a SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger(tm) to their safety equipment kit ... Activate "Tracking" on your SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger(tm) prior to departing ... The value of satellite emergency notification and locating devices such as SPOT is that they provide the rescuers with amplifying information from the start such as a GPS location which can significantly reduce the geographic area needed... (Primezone Releases)
Drunken, lost man found by river Apr 7, 2009
Authorities said they managed to locate a drunken, disoriented man early Saturday by tracing his cell phone s GPS ... rfield wrote on Apr 7, 2009 6:41 AM:" Nothing got erased sonnyboy, here's a link to the old article:http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2009/04/06/newsupdate/15gps.txt ". (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Free Reqall offers easy personal reminders Apr 2, 2009
If your iPhone or BlackBerry has GPS, the Reqall program displays, at the top of the reminder list, items pertaining to your current location. For example, your phone knows that you're at the mall, so it displays all of the errands you're supposed to take care of there. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
SPOT Expands Retail Distribution With Eastern Mountain Sports Stores Apr 1, 2009
SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger Now Available at All 64 Retail Locations Across the Northeast United States ... April 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPOT LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ) and an award-winning leader in personal satellite messaging and emergency communications, today announced that the company's flagship product - the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger(tm) - is now available at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) retail stores ... As a result of a successful 25-store... (Primezone Releases)
Search Continues On Central Texas Lake For Missing Man, Grandson Mar 27, 2009
Searchers found the pontoon boat the two were on and used Kings GPS logs to narrow the search area. We still dont know exactly what happened, but there is some damage to the bow of the pontoon boat and it appears that a large wave may have caused one of the boaters to go overboard and the other went after him. (KWTX.com, TX)
Trade war over Mexican trucks is an unnecessary blow to state agriculture Mar 26, 2009
They are fitted with GPS devices that track their location. The result: The safety record of these trucks, according to an evaluation by the U.S. Department of Transportation, is "better than that of the U.S. trucking fleet.". (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
SPOT Sponsored NASCAR Driver Robby Gordon Finishes in Top Half at Food City 500 Mar 25, 2009
NASCAR Fans Introduced to the Award-Winning SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger ... Congratulations to Robby Gordon and his team on an exciting race and for finishing in the top half of the field which helped maintain his position in the all important top 35 owner points standings,'' said Tom Colby, chief operating officer of Globalstar Inc. and president of SPOT LLC. ``We continue to market the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger to a broader consumer audience and today Robby helped us introduce the SPOT... (Primezone Releases)
NFL Players Lost At Sea May Have Shed Life Vests Mar 19, 2009
One of the men's wives was able to find a handheld GPS device that he had left at home and had apparently used in previous trips to record the coordinates of favorite fishing spots. The Coast Guard used that data to refine their search, placing the likely location of the men about 10 nautical miles south of their expected destination. (KIRO TV, WA)
Driving Activity Reporter Mar 17, 2009
Specs: 16-channel GPS; USB connectivity; 100 hrs Flash memory; AAA lithium. Company: Driving Activity Reporter. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Missing endurance racer rescued Mar 9, 2009
The batteries in his GPS were dead. For the next two days, he divided his few slices of cheese and four energy bars into squares and he fed himself every few hours. (Anchorage Daily News)
Warning on mobile phone tracking Mar 9, 2009
A mobile phone monitoring service using GPS satellite technology is being promoted by private investigators as an easy way to catch out cheating spouses, but the Australian Consumers' Association warns it is illegal ... " The company says that if clients have a mobile phone equipped with GPS, they can receive the GPS co-ordinates and view the target phone's actual location via Google Maps. Spousebusters spokesman Shane Johnson admitted there were both legal and illegal applications for the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Colonies of 'Cybots' May Defend Government Networks Mar 6, 2009
New generation of GPS gadgets does a lot more than just get you to Grandma's house. Windows bring daylight in, let us see world outside -- but can they be made more energy-efficient. (Fox News)
Golfsmith Experiential golf and tennis superstore Mar 6, 2009
GPS units, rangefinders everything golf and tennis lovers are looking for to enhance their game can be found here. Golfsmith 72-700 Dinah Shore Drive, Suite 200 in Palm Desert. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
• Yellowstone wolf visits Colorado Feb 26, 2009
State wildlife officials say a GPS collar on the 18-month-old gray wolf indicated her last known position was in Eagle County, about 120 miles west of Denver. The location was recorded in mid-February. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Minn. family must wait to find missing angler Feb 26, 2009
By examining the GPS on his boat, authorities know Mike launched about 2:22 p.m. Lindgren said he drove and timed the route from the hotel, and it corresponds with the time when Mike's GPS was turned on. His GPS also showed that Mike headed toward Indian Point and he fished the area until at least 4:27 p.m., when he pushed a button on the GPS to mark his location ... Lindgren said the GPS "waypoint" would be consistent with an angler seeing a muskie and pushing a button to mark the location. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Google launches mobile GPS Feb 25, 2009
Google Inc. quietly launched a new feature called Google Latitude Feb. 4 that enables users to view each others' exact location via Google Maps. While the feature is potentially appealing to college students, the application's tracking ability could present a privacy problem to users, according to Privacy International, a human rights group that tracks surveillance and privacy invasions by governments and corporations. (Daily Orange, NY)
Find Your Way Home Feb 25, 2009
The GPS Snitch, which keeps track of things you care about -- surreptitiously. The GPS Snitch, which keeps track of things you care about -- surreptitiously ... Like many other technologies, the Global Positioning System (GPS) was initially developed for the U.S. military. (Fox News)
Odds are against killer getting away with it Feb 24, 2009
If his murderer drove his vehicle to a parking lot behind an apartment building to dump the body, it could very well mean there will be forensic and perhaps even video evidence or even GPS travel and destination location information. What are the odds on a quick arrest. (Toronto Sun)
Virginia man breaks record for ascent of Mt. Fuji Feb 21, 2009
With a GPS and frostbite, Burch finished in 4 hours, 5 minutes, 42 seconds ... Thank goodness for GPS. Using his handheld device, Burch was able to verify his speed, location and altitude ... Burch returned from the summit and showed his GPS and photographs to officials in nearby Fujiyoshida. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Herren's practice Feb 20, 2009
8:09 Herren's GPS is loaded with waypoints that appear to be outside the borders of the Red River. "Dude, you can see where I dropped these waypoints. That has nothing to do with fishing. It has to do with how to get in and out of here.". (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Hiking Gear for Western Mexico Feb 19, 2009
GPS. If you use it for nothing else, at least mark the location of your car or starting point. Be sure to get a high-sensitivity GPS or you won t get good reception in Western Mexico s deep canyons and thick forests ... For GPS and headlamp. (Suite101.com)
Scientists dig for the guts of earthquakes Feb 17, 2009
"When we recorded the first one in 2003, we had only three GPS stations. By 2007, we had 12 GPS stations and over 10 seismic stations, so the event that year was very nicely recorded.". The slow slip phenomenon has also been observed in the Cascadia fault zone off the coast of Washington and British Columbia and Japan's Nankai Trough. (Yahoo News)
Oconee County police blotter Feb 11, 2009
Theft: On Jan. 30, deputy Lisa Price met with a man at a location on Jennings Mill Parkway, who said someone broke into his Dodge Ram 1500 pickup in the parking lot of a business and stole a GPS valued at $150. Pry marks were found on the pickup and a window was forced open. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Confessions of a museum junkie Feb 8, 2009
" She didn't believe me, thinking I was making it up about her having studied in Spain. When we finally go there (I wasn't allowed to go ahead to be sure), I was right! They must have missed this one for the traveling show. After being told I wouldn't see any, this was like a Christmas present in July. Edgar Degas is also a favorite. I've seen his "" reproduced and always liked it. It, too, is at the Clark. I was relieved to see that the dancer's face is much sweeter in person. Other highlights... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
LETTER: Dump the firearm ID system in Illinois Feb 8, 2009
Should sleepwalkers be tracked or wear gps. Thank the SA for failing for this being an issue that now has precident in this state. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Privacy fears over Google tracker Feb 7, 2009
The "opt-in" Latitude service uses data from mobile phone masts, GPS, or wi-fi hardware to update a user's location automatically. Users can also manually set their advertised location anywhere they like, or turn the broadcast off altogether. (BBC News -- Technology)
Net politics is all rock and role Feb 7, 2009
Britglyph relies on mobile phones with cameras and network connectivity, online maps, GPS and of course the connected community who make the whole thing "real" by their actions. And the artwork is unique because it only exists in that strange liminal space that we have created between the internet and the physical universe. (BBC News -- Technology)
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Cleanup crews then use GPS coordinates to navigate to a specific site and drag for the item. Bourgeois said local fishermen and charter boat operators have been hired to perform much of the cleanup work. (New Iberia, LA)
• 'Mayday' calls, nighttime heroics Mar 27, 2008
Experts assign such improvements to better training, newer technology like GPS and faster Coast Guard responses. Still, commercial fishing's fatality rate is nearly 30 times that of the average for American workers. (FOX59, IN)
Autism and vaccines: What's the link? Mar 22, 2008
In 2004 another English study looked at the rates of autism in 5,500 children who attended GPs and were immunized with MMR, and found no evidence to suggest a link between the vaccine and autism. A study of more than 440,000 Danish children vaccinated in the 1990 s compared with 96,000 unvaccinated children provided strong evidence against the hypothesis that MMR causes autism or autistic spectrum disorder. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Search and Rescue brings CAP to Lone Tree Mar 21, 2008
"They were trying to get us used to going to GPS coordinated sites to get to a target to photograph," said Kruse. "If that were to be the case sometime in the future, they could say to us, 'We want you to go photograph a space out here in the middle of no-where.' Using our equipment onboard, we can locate a location by GPS. Our plane actually has the capability through the satellite system to email photographs. If things are working correctly with the satellite system, in a couple of minutes we... (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Show off city's 'gems,' consultants urge Mar 20, 2008
You need a GPS and Sherpa guide to find that place. If you're interested I think $59 would be fair. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pamper your pet Mar 20, 2008
Until that day arrives, products like Martzs specially designed carriers, microchipping and pet GPS devices take a lot of the worry out of pet travel, making owners more inclined to go for it. I have one client who lives half the year at the Ritz Carlton in Boston and spends the other half down in Key West, says Barbara DeBry, owner and founder of Puppy Travel, a luxe pet travel agency. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Drivers trust GPS even to a fault Mar 19, 2008
If your GPS device told you to drive off a cliff would you do it ... Mr. Sussman recently queried his GPS for an alternate route home after hitting traffic outside Santa Fe, N.M. Following the machine's directions, he veered up a winding mountain road, expecting to rejoin the interstate ... As GPS devices spread, drivers are finding that satellite navigation may replace paper maps but not common sense. (AZCentral -- Business)
Book compiles photo-friendly hikes in state Mar 16, 2008
The book includes hike descriptions and details, maps, GPS coordinates, and photography tips for each landscape. The layout of the book is organized with basic trail information: elevation, type of terrain, estimated time, rating, driving directions to the trail head, etc. (Scranton Times, PA)
Hidden treasures Mar 4, 2008
People all over the world punch those coordinates into their hand-held GPS receivers and go where the arrow takes them ... In May 2000, then-President Clinton made global positioning systems available to civilians, so that anyone with 100 to spare for a GPS tracking device could learn their position in the world to within 33 feet. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Move over Wii, here comes HP's GPS-based platform Feb 26, 2008
If you thought it was cool tying a video game to the physical world via consoles equipped with MEMS accelerometers--the technique Nintendo used to make "Wii" a household name--wait until you see what GPS can do to expand the future of video gaming ... The goal is to link a collection of digital media fragments to the physical world using GPS, mobile devices and sensors ... As a user with a GPS-enabled mobile phone or PDA walks, the device senses his position and triggers the appropriate media... (EETimes)
Garmin(R) nuvifone(TM) Takes Center Stage at GSMA Mobile World Congress Feb 11, 2008
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: ) and the world's leading GPS manufacturer, today announced that the nuvifone will be on display at its GSMA Mobile World Congress booth in Barcelona, Spain, February 11-14 ... When the nuvifone is docked onto the vehicle mount, it automatically turns on the GPS, activates the navigation menu, and enables hands-free calling so that the user can continue their conversation and route to their... (PR Newswire)
Garmin(R) nuvifone(TM) Takes Personal Navigation and Communication to the Next Level Jan 31, 2008
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: ) and the world's leading GPS manufacturer, today announced its entrance into the mobile phone market with the nuvifone, an all-in-one, sleek and slim, touchscreen device that combines a premium phone, mobile web-browser, and cutting-edge personal navigator ... (Logo: ) "The nuvifone is an all-in-one device offering unmatched integration of utility and function in a single mobile device," said... (PR Newswire)
City investigating boat theft Jan 26, 2008
Install a GPS enable alarm system on your boat ... Removing all valuables to include GPS, Radar, and Radios. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Snowmobilers Aiding Avalanche Victims Use SPOT Satellite Messenger to Send 9-1-1 Message for Help Jan 15, 2008
Jan. 15, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- When Natalie Bertsch bought her husband a GPS-enabled SPOT(tm) Satellite Messenger for Christmas, little did she know that only a week later he would use SPOT while coming to the aid of four friends swept away in an avalanche near Laramie, Wyoming ... Upon arriving on the scene, Bertsch sent his GPS location and distress message by pressing a single 9-1-1 button, and immediately started helping to dig his friends out of the snow ... While the popularity of GPS... (Primezone Releases)
Talk Back to Your nuvi(R): Garmin's(R) Flagship nuvi 880 Features Speech Recognition, Enhanced MSN Direct Services Jan 4, 2008
"And with enhanced MSN Direct services, the nuvi 880 provides cutting-edge content like traffic, fuel prices, news and business headlines, and a wireless 'send to GPS' capability." In keeping with Garmin's heritage of elegant user interface design, the nuvi 880's speech recognition technology sets the new industry standard for simple and intuitive use ... -- Send to GPS capability: plan trips and look up destinations from the convenience of your computer, via Windows Live Local, and then... (PR Newswire)
Garmin(R) Fuses Fitness, Fashion and Function in Forerunner(R) 405 Jan 4, 2008
Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: ), today announced the Forerunner 405 -- the latest in Garmin's popular line of GPS-enabled fitness devices, packing powerful functions and innovative features into a compact size like none other ... And the high-sensitivity GPS receiver sustains satellite reception, whether you're tackling a trail or jogging through the urban canyons of skyscrapers ... About Garmin Garmin International Inc. is a member of... (PR Newswire)
Avalanches make for dangerous ski season in BC Jan 1, 2008
The Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops is the first in the world to offer a GPS tracking device to guests on the hill. The device can be rented for the day and not only tracks a skier or boarder's speed and vertical descent but also offers a review of every run made on the mountain during a single day. (CBC British Columbia)
CNET gadget review: Jan 1, 2008
So in order to differentiate itself from the competition, GPS manufacturers are adding more distinct and advanced features, and in the case of the Magellan Maestro 4250, this comes in the form of voice commands. With this function, you can operate the in-car GPS device with the sound of your voice ... The Magellan Maestro 4250 is equipped with an SiRFStarIII GPS chip and comes preloaded with Navteq maps of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Alaska. (CNN -- Tech)
GPS device can provide safety net Dec 31, 2007
So many new vehicles are equipped with GPS and many vehicles have the latest portable GPS devices stuck to their windshields ... The major safety feature of a hand-held GPS device for hikers is that you can start tracking your movements and the screen will show your exact track ... Your hand-held, battery-powered GPS device and a sky full of satellites that will tell you exactly what you need to know. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Is Privacy Where It's At? Dec 29, 2007
Location-based mobile services, or LBS -- mobile data applications that use information about your location derived from GPS, cell tower triangulation or your own input -- can provide a crucial link between emergency workers and people in trouble ... LBS may really take off in 2008, thanks to a new generation of GPS chips, according to ABI Research analyst Shailendra Pandey ... "One of the biggest hurdles for integrating GPS into handsets was that the chipset cost was very high," he said. (CIO Information Network)
Holiday gifts Dec 21, 2007
A GPS Navigation System might help him find his way back to the star level that allowed him to command a six-year, $45 million contract that he signed after a training-camp holdout. The talented tight end feels underutilized in the 49ers' offense, and he has a good point. (USA Today -- Sports)
A rundown on mobile, tiny, helpful GPS models Dec 20, 2007
GPS didn't always stand for Global Positioning System, you know ... Today, GPS is a beautiful thing ... I went looking for GPS models that fulfill three requirements. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
A Wild Rhino Ride Dec 15, 2007
The trails were mapped out with GPS and designed specifically for the 54. 4" wide by 113.6" long Rhinos. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Review: GPS systems that really bring it on home Dec 13, 2007
GPS systems that really bring it on home - International Herald Tribune ... GPS systems that really bring it on home ... In the beginning, GPS did not stand for Global Positioning System. (International Herald Tribune)
SPOT Inc. and Les Stroud to Promote Outdoor Peace of Mind With SPOT -- the World's First Satellite Messenger Dec 11, 2007
Incorporating both GPS and commercial satellite technology that provides coverage far beyond that of cellular phones, SPOT features four function keys that transmit messages based on varying levels of need. Alert 9-1-1 notifies emergency responders of your GPS location * Ask for Help sends a request for help with your location to friends or family * Check In lets contacts know where you are and that you are okay * Track Progress sends and saves your location and allows contacts to track your... (Primezone Releases)
SPOT Satellite Messenger Now Available at Bass Pro Shops in Time for the Holidays Dec 4, 2007
Alert 9-1-1 notifies emergency responders of your GPS location * Ask for Help sends a request for help to friends and family * Check In lets contacts know where you are and that you are OK * Track Progress sends and saves your location and allows contacts to track your progress using Google Maps(tm) ... The SPOT Satellite Messenger, the world's first satellite messenger, uses both the GPS satellite network to determine a customer's location and the SPOT network to transmit that information to... (Primezone Releases)
Places for powered runs through powder abound Dec 3, 2007
Bring a map, GPS or other orienteering aid. There often are snowmachine races on the lake in the winter. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Nav Wars| Nov 28, 2007
The US military is working on super-powerful updates to its GPS satellite navigation technology to try to trump the rival European Galileo project which just received key funding, experts say ... But in a bid to maintain its economic and military edge in the sector, the United States has been preparing to wheel out GPS III satellites, the most significant upgrade to its Global Positioning System since it was first launched in the 1990s ... "The next-generation GPS III system is expected to have... (iAfrica.com)
SPOT Satellite Messenger Now Available at REI Nov 20, 2007
REI is the true outdoor gear store that outdoor enthusiasts already know and trust, and we're excited to work with REI to get this product into the hands of some of the people who want it most,'' said Jim Shriver, National Sales Manager for SPOT Inc. ``Whereas GPS devices tell you where you are, the SPOT Satellite Messenger lets other people know where to find you ... Alert 9-1-1 notifies emergency responders of your GPS location * Ask for Help sends a request for help to friends and family *... (Primezone Releases)
'LoJack' For Backup Tapes? Nov 13, 2007
A new spin on tape storage management could be near with Fujifilm testing technology to help its large corporate customers use GPS to keep track of their backup tapes -- whether they're in storage or in transit ... The resulting device is a military-grade GPS system, 1,000 times more sensitive than a conventional GPS receiver, housed in a standard half-inch Linear Tape Open (LTO) data tape cartridge ... The demands of tracking a case of tapes require a great deal more than just your average... (CIO Information Network)
Does more technology equal more fish? Nov 11, 2007
Today's fishing boat is usually fiberglass or welded aluminum, pushed by a 150 to 250-horsepower 2 or 4-stroke outboard engine, sporting a magnum electric trolling motor and depthfinder/GPS combos that make anglers drool ... Now anglers can choose color depthfinder/GPS combinations like the Lowrance LMS 520C or Garmin GPSMap 398 that indicates depths and location on the water to within a few feet ... Or, the latest in electronics is Humminbird's 797c2 SI Combo that shows depths, suspended fish,... (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Getting on track Nov 10, 2007
The idea of GPS technology -- devices using satellites to determine real-time, exact locations -- excited people ... Wanting to inject more personal excitement into GPS use inspired the Thornton resident, his wife, Mary, and their friend, Marybeth McInnis, to launch LocationNation Inc. this fall ... The GPS service and Web site, , seek to spread the use of the gadgets and let groups, friends and families keep track of each other on trips or in daily life. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
