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Signs that indicate you may be a GeoGeek (aka. GeoNerd) and some suggested Geo blogs - Chances are good that if you are a Geo Geek then you already know it and likely refer to yourself as one. However, there’s many of you out there that may be on the fence and wondering… “am I a Geo Geek?" Read on for a comprehensive list of signs you might be a GeoGeek followed up by some suggested Geoblog reading.

Real-time GPS Mapping and GIS Solution Aids Efficient Disaster Management  - Saturday, February 7, 2009 will forever be known as Black Saturday in the State of Victoria, Australia. In the midst of a 10-year drought, a record breaking heat wave descended upon the state, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees C (110-120 deg F), breaking all-time record highs in some cities - Victoria Police Use Trimble Juno SC Handhelds to Speed Assessment of Damage Caused by Bush Fires.

Data Spotlight - USGS and a new generation of Topo Maps - A primer on US Topo - Downloading “free” USGS topos from around the web?? Are you getting the new, enhanced USGS topos - US Topo?  Read on for details on the new, US Topo data product as well as pointers and a detailed user guide. 

NORAD Santa Tradition Continues with expanded Social Media presence - some history - Over the years one of our favorite topics of discussion in December here at GISuser has been NORAD Santa... the fine efforts of the NORAD team implemented each year to track and secure Santa Claus during his long journey.  

The world's largest signpost maps out the UK's Good Things -  Last week in London, some 10 Mobile bloggers and mobile technology enthusiasts were in London to help Nokia promote the launch of Ovi Maps Good Things campaign. A promotion designed to encourage users of the Nokia N97 and new N97 mini to add Good Things to Ovi maps... check out more details and add your good things at http://maps.ovi.com/goodthings/ - see more on the sign post here

RunningMap Trackometer, iPhone app for runners and outdoor enthusiasts - I just heard about another cool location-aware iPhone app ideally geared towards runners and outdoor enthusiasts (and Geographers!) RunningMap (from Canadian company Spin Technologies). Taking advantage of the iPhone data connectivity, completed routes can be uploaded to RunningMap.com from anywhere, anytime, and with no cables to connect.

10 Ways Your Tech Business Can Take Advantage of Twitter - Many companies and individuals are still asking themselves how can I use Twitter in my business? The following is a small sampling of some of the ways that your technology business can use Twitter to your advantage.

City of Vancouver BC, Canada Opens Access to Data - The City of Vancouver has launched its OpenData web site providing simple discovery and access to GIS data.

EPA Economic Stimulus and Recovery Efforts Map - View spending for each State broken down by $$ totalts obligated and spent. Click additional info for more detailed budget info.

Openness via Data.gov - Access A Wealth of Geospatial Data and a Cool ESRI SHP file Viewing Tool - Data.gov increases the ability of the public to easily find, download, and use datasets that are generated and typically held by the Federal Government.

Setting up Corporate Twitter messaging or a Team Twitter - Twitter has many uses and is valuable to many users in many different ways. Once great use of Twitter is to use it for quick, convenient messaging for a team or corporate use. Imagine a team of developers spread out all over the country or perhaps a baseball team that needs to get notices about a rain-out or change in game time etc… consider a team Twitter account. See also, 10 Things A Company Should Consider when starting their Twitter social media presence

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• Nav&Loc US 09, December 1-2 in San Jose, CA. - Come to Nav&Loc and join 200 top players representing Car, PND and Mobile OEM, Navigation and Location Based Service providers, Geo content providers and Wireless carriers
• The Consumer Telematics Show The Consumer Telematics Show (January 6, 2010, Las Vegas, NV) is the most hotly anticipated and innovative conference for the consumer electronics and telematics industry! Expert speakers include Ford, General Motors, BMW, Daimler, Mercedes-Benz and Nokia. Use discount code “1626Partner” to save $200 on full price ticket prices and secure your seat at this leading event.
• 2010 ESRI Federal User Conference February 17-19, 2010, Washington D.C. Walter E. Washington Convention Center - The FedUC is the largest geospatial conference for federal agencies. Connect with other leaders, decision makers, and GIS professionals.
  
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