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Hello Mobile Enthusiast... Welcome to another Geo Location Tech news roundup. To begin, some interesting news from Nikon today... Yes indeed, Nikon has rolled out a new S series of cameras and best of all, the Coolpix S9300 Includes GPS! I've often wondered why all cameras don't come equipped with built in GPS. There's no doubt that the technology exists and with social sharing so prevalent, particularly social location, you'd have to think that integrated GPS is a no brainer. Finally Nikon has delivered a product for Joe average that also includes built-in GPS - enter the S9300. From Nikon, the S9300 also offers a built-in GPS functionality... Some interesting news as a Consumer Group Calls on Apple to Stop Worker Abuse. Some details... Last week, the New YorkTimes reported on abysmal conditions in Apple's factories in China, including excessive overtime, poor living conditions, exposure to toxic chemicals, and violations of child labor standards. In response, SumOfUs launched a new petition yesterday, calling on members to urge Apple to address the concerns, with more than 35,000 people signing on within the first 24 hours. Finally, have you joind hundreds of millions of others on facebook? If so and mobile, social, location technology is of interest then please give the LBSzone Page a Like... thanks!

From the AnyGeo Blog... Here's a few of the latest tidbits and tech tips I've shared with the community at (blog.gisuser.com); Details and specs of the new, GPS enabled Nikon S9300; A Giant Map from NGS to Hit Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - the map measures 26 feet by 35 feet and is designed as a giant game board; CNN getting London wrong on the map; A wake up call from the Pacific and The Pacific Garbage Patch and Mapping the Ocean Currents Moving The Plastics; Nokia Shutting Down Navteq Mobile Developer Resource NN4D - NNV4 is indeed being shut-down for parent company Nokia, unfortunate for their entire team - no idea at this early stage what will happen with them; Remember to connect with @LBSzone on Twitter and on on LinkedIN, a fabulous networking environment! Finally, consider also listing your company (FREE) in our growing GEO Industry Directory of location technology solution providers.

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Nokia Shutting Down Navteq Mobile Developer Resource NN4D - Well, with all the hooplah, reorganization, restructuring, yadayada going on at Nokia the past year or two you can't really be surprised when you hear something to the effect of Navteq Developer resource NN4D being shut down. NNV4 is indeed being shut-down, unfortunate for their entire team - no idea at this early stage what will happen with them.

New, Nikon Coolpix S9300 Includes GPS - Finally, Affordable GPS For All! - Yes indeed, Nikon has rolled out a new S series of cameras and best of all, the Coolpix S9300 Includes GPS - I recall testing a Kodak that sported integrated GPS back in 2000 if you can believe that, however, Kodak never did roll out that device to the masses... too bad, perhaps if they had the company might not be going under!

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Fast 50 Technology Job Trends and Fastest Growing Job Categories - I often simply pass over much of the job related research that comes out at year end. You know, those end of year Top trends articles that we get bombarded with each year as the calendar turns. But today some research got my attention. The report touts some of the 50 top trends and buzz words in the freelancing space - obviously a hot area in this down economy

Considerations About Social Media Use In your Organization - Companies considering the implementation of a social media strategy and social media policy have lots to think about. Not only is there the consideration of who will take care of all aspects of social media but there's also the effort of designing and implementing a formal social strategy and policy.

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Content & Apps for Automotive Europe 2012 - (18-19 April, Germany) will give you key insights on how in-vehicle connectivity is being revolutionised as OEMs integrate dynamic content to stay relevant throughout the vehicle life cycle.

Location summit 2012 - Back for its third year, the Location Business Summit will bring together senior level executives from across the whole breadth of the location ecosystem to discuss strategies, form partnerships, compare trends and forge new business ventures. May 22-23, 2012, Amsterdam

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Fast 50 Technology Job Trends and Fastest Growing Job Categories - I often simply pass over much of the job related research that comes out at year end. You know, those end of year Top trends articles that we get bombarded with each year as the calendar turns. But today some research got my attention.

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@azavea RT @myheartmap: Spot the most defibrillators in Philly, win K!
@daeaves A "heatmap" of Canada's carbon emissions. Very cool. Powered by #opendata.
@bctechnology WavefrontAC: Register now for mPower Business and find out how mobile will optimize your enterprise! Feb 9 Vancouver...
@marshallk The Big Picture's collection of photos from the youth winter Olympics is awesome.
@mikemacias Wow: Nokia N8 dark grey with US warranty $336.13 shipped (w/ Prime). Nice deal, esp. w/ Belle right around the corner

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