Monthly Archives: November 2015

Directions For Apple Maps

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.youtube.com As you know, I’ve been trialing several map and navigation applications lately, just to catch up with how they are going. I haven’t used Apple Maps for a while, although I do have an iPhone. … Continue reading →

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These 2 maps will change the way you understand population

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Only 4 regions have the same population as 108 others. Sourced through Scoop.it from: agenda.weforum.org When I was involved in development and sales of a map based business intelligence solution, I frequently talked about how a picture tells a thousand … Continue reading →

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LA city and county swap traffic info for Waze drivers’ data – 89.3 KPCC

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Thousands of Waze app users’ data is being given free to Los Angeles city and county traffic managers in exchange for road condition info. How will they use it? Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.scpr.org Los Angeles is now the 10th … Continue reading →

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Verizon Wireless: Travel Apps 11-28-15

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Verizon Wireless: Travel Apps 11-28-15. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.youtube.com This 3 minute video is worth a look, especially if you are in the US or in the air travel industry. On Monday this week I got caught out a … Continue reading →

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Sex Offender Wearing GPS Tracker Breaks Into Neighbor’s Home to Steal $500 in … – FOX 29 News Philadelphia

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

A registered sex offender in Florida was arrested this week after police say he broke into his girlfriend’s neighbor’s home, stole $500 in change and then cashed it at a nearby Walmart coin machine…all while wearing a GPS tracking device. … Continue reading →

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Follow that turkey! GPS provides a new view into the secret lives of wild gobblers.

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

GPS tracking is giving us a revealing peek into wild turkeys’ sex lives, defense mechanisms, and more. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.onearth.org Happy Thanksgiving. I tucked into a little turkey a couple of nights ago although we don’t actually celebrate … Continue reading →

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Police to put up huge fences at scenes of motorway crashes to stop rubberneckers causing traffic jams

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

The Government has purchased 3,000 screens to prevent curious motorists from staring at motorway accident scenes. The purchase of the two metre high screens cost £2.3 million. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk I love that they are doing this in … Continue reading →

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Fort Smith Tourism App Ready To Download – Times Record

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Times Record Fort Smith Tourism App Ready To Download Times Record Image Courtesy Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau A mobile app for both iPhones and Android smartphones and tablets is now available from the Fort Smith Convention & Visitors… … Continue reading →

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Digital radio, GPS upgrades improve Lee schools’ bus fleet – The News-Press

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Lee schools’ upgraded to a digital radio and GPS system, improving communication and streamlining how the fleet is tracked. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.news-press.com I look forward to the day when stories like this are no longer newsworthy, when every … Continue reading →

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Google Trending Searches

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Explore trending search topics with Google Trending Searches. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.google.co.nz Before writing my blog this morning, I thought I’d check what was trending in the USA, given that’s where most of my readers are and it surprised … Continue reading →

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