A hiker who recently got lost on Mt. Hood is found with the help of the social media platform Facebook and GPS technology.

The hiker was climbing Mt. Hood, the highest mountain in Oregon and the most frequently climbed in the US, when a whiteout caused him to become lost at the summit. He was found by searchers just before midnight and warmed up before being brought down the mountain.

Jeffrey Kish, 30, reached out to friends on Facebook around 3:30 pm stating that he was stuck in whiteout conditions and couldn’t find his way back down the mountain. The visibility was almost non-existent and after falling down more than once, he knew he needed help. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently added new features to the Live Trac GPS Tracking platform include:

New Zone Alert Type: Polygonal Geo-Fences:

You can now create an unlimited number of polygonal geo-fences.

Low Battery Alert For The PT-10 Series GPS Trackers.  This new alert will allow you to set a threshold based on battery life remaining in your PT-10 gps tracker.  Get alerted via sms or email.

Who steals figurines from a nativity scene? Apparently, lots of people, including stealing the centerpiece and star of the scene: Baby Jesus.

Holiday crimes traditionally involve breaking into cars in busy shopping mall parking lots or homes to steal gifts and presents. Unfortunately, for years this has affected families who not only lose the money spent, but the presents that aren’t available to their children or other family members. But the stealing of presents isn’t the only holiday crime people need to be concerned about these days.

The theft of outdoor holiday decorations, lights, and displays is on the rise. Families may go to sleep and wake up to find that their pricey decorations have been stolen in the dark of the night, whether from a passerby who took advantage or a not-so-nice neighbor who has been lurking about. Even statues and displays larger than life size are being stolen. Some outdoor displays contain homemade, sentimental items, while others took numerous hours to set up. Read the rest of this entry »

The time is right to get a good deal on a 2012 vehicle, before the 2013 models flood the showrooms. And a new study may be able to help, particularly if you’re a parent looking for a new car for your teenager.

Conducted by the Kelley Blue Book (KBB), a new study has examined 2012 vehicles for teen, students, and new drivers safety. The study used data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSA) as well as safety features from these vehicles. The KBB released the top 10 safest vehicles for teens following the results of the study. Included in the list are the Scion tC, Honda Civic, and Kia Soul. Read the rest of this entry »

Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) worldwide get a new online reference tool in an easy-to-read format, called Navipedia.

 Satellite navigation is ever changing with technological advances being developed faster than people are able to keep up. This is what Navipedia was developed for. The European Space Agency wants Navipedia to be an entry point online for global navigation satellite systems, including regular updates, news, and informative articles. Experts and professionals in the industry will be able to add their knowledge and expertise to various areas of Navipedia. Read the rest of this entry »