Medical emergencies are not only scary; they can also be deadly if emergency personnel do not have adequate information about the victim’s age, conditions, and medications. In 2010, the Florida-based company MyInfo911 entered the world of medical identification cards to help remedy such situations. Their products quickly rose to the top, and now the company
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Today’s society is a fairly sedentary one, especially for children. Consumed by technology, children seem more interested in television, computers, and video games. The founders of Treesure Ltd. in Finland want to stop that trend and get children and their families outdoors again by combining a child’s natural love of stories and adventure with GPS
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Location Based Technologies recently received its Normalizacion y Certificacion Electronica (NYCE), which will allow them to begin distributing its PocketFinder GPS line in Mexico. Their products include GPS vehicle locators, GPS pet locators, and personal GPS locators. “Expanding into Mexico is a major strategic milestone for our company. This accreditation gives us the ability to
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Where the Red Fern Grows is the compelling story of a young boy and the close relationship he has with his coon dogs. Though a work of fiction, the book demonstrates the reality of the emotional bond between man and dog. Now GPS technology is allowing man to better care for his best friend, especially
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One can hardly imagine traveling in this day and age without the technology of GPS tracking, and consumers eagerly anticipate the next device that will make the trip more predictable and fun. That new device is now here in the form of the CoPilot GPS. ALK, a company known for its leadership in geo-logistics and
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At the end of January, the theft of a $5,000 GPS navigation system from a Tiara boat was reported in Boca Raton, Florida. Most people were probably more astonished at the price of the system than the theft itself, considering that most marine GPS devices range in the low hundreds, not thousands. However, Tiara Yachts
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“In one block, turn left.” “At the next light, turn right.” “You have reached your destination.” Anyone who has ever used a GPS navigation device recognizes the distinctive voice behind the directions. For years, the voice commands of Garmin, TomTom, and other GPS units have been the same clear, almost monotone, female voice of what
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The ocelot has long been considered an endangered species, and biologists are looking for ways to preserve this beautiful creature and its habitat. For the first time, scientists at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in Texas are using GPS technology to track these elusive animals. They hope to learn more about the ocelot’s behavior
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At the end of January 2012, the Supreme Court gave its final ruling in the case of United States vs. Jones. Though unanimous, the judges did have different reasons for their decision to rule in favor of Jones, stating that police had indeed violated his Fourth Amendment rights by placing a GPS tracking device on
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Many travelers stop in at a TravelCenters of America (TA) during their adventures. Whether on vacation or driving the morning commute, we’ve all needed to stop for gas, food, or just plain rest. With 165 locations nationwide, TA provides multiple amenities for drivers. And now, they have added GPS technology to its fleet of RoadSquad
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