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HOW TO: Track Hurricane Earl Online

Hurricane Earl is expected to wreak some havoc on the East Coast this Labor Day weekend. According to the the National Hurricane Center , Earl is expected “pass near the North Carolina outer banks tonight [Thursday]… and approach southeastern…

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Technology vs. privacy, questions persist

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. On New York’s Long Island, it’s used to prevent drownings. In Greece, it’s a tool to help solve a financial crisis. Municipalities update property assessment rolls and other government data with it. Some in law enforcement use it to supplement reconnaissance of crime suspects.

Tracking and Monitoring Dismounted Ground Forces

Dr. Carole Teolis*, the Chief Technology Officer of TRX Systems Inc., recently discussed with Nick Younker, Senior Editor of the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA), the difficu...

Virgin America Launches New Service to Los Cabos and Cancun

Virgin America today announces it will serve San Jose del Cabo International Airport and Cancun International Airport with nonstop flights from California starting this winter.* Nonstop flights launch from San Francisco International Airport to SJD as of December 16, 2010, from Los Angeles International Airport to CUN as of January 19, 2011, and from SFO-CUN as of January 20, 2011.