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Gas Prices Up 25 Cents in 2012 – $4 Gas Coming Soon to U.S.

2012’s Record High Gas Prices

Gas prices have never been higher this time of the year in the U.S.

Monday’s retail price for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. is $3.56, up 5% in the past week alone, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.

Gas prices are already up over 25 cents since Jan. 1. And the Oil Price Information Service predicts that gasoline prices could reach a record $4.25 a gallon by late April. That would top the record of $4.11 in July 2008.

GPS Tracking Bill Turned Down By Senate

A Senate committee has rejected legislation that would have made it illegal to secretly use an electronic tracking device to track a person’s movements.

The Courts of Justice Committee voted 9-6 Monday to kill the GPS tracking bill.

Google Sued For Tracking Apple Safari Users

Last week tech giant Google Inc. (GOOG) was sued for violating users’ privacy rights on Apple Inc.’s Safari Web browser.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Google, the world’s largest internet search company, and three others, were tracking people’s online behavior in Safari.

FCC Decision Crushes LightSquared

FCC Decision Crushes LightSquared’s Controversial Plan to Build a Wireless Network in the U.S. because its signals interfere with GPS navigation of cars, boats and planes.

Tracking System Needed To Verify Authenticity Of Prescription Drugs

Experts Say Tracking System For Prescription Medications Desperately Needed in the U.S. To Keep Fakes Out of the Drug Supply
This week news that a fake version of the cancer medicine Avastin has made its way into the U.S. highlights a longtime concern: There are few safeguards to make sure fake drugs can be spotted before they make it to your doctor’s office.

For over a decade, public safety advocates have called for a tracking system that would enable everyone from manufacturers to wholesalers to doctors to verify the authenticity of prescription drugs through electronic tags or barcodes. Unfortunately bickering between those parties over the cost and scope has stalled the effort.

GPS Tracking Helps Catch Albuquerque Workers

In 2010, the Solid Waste Management Department in Albuquerque, NM, wanted to improve the efficiency of the city’s garbage routes. So the city installed GPS tracking devices in each of the city’s garbage trucks.

Chief Operations Officer John Soladay said the City saved over $750,000 in fuel and maintenance costs, by taking data from the GPS devices and re-routing existing routes.

The city became much more efficient, all right – plus a whole lot more.

Two drivers were even caught operating side businesses with their garbage trucks – all on the taxpayer’s dime.

Pay-As-You-Drive Insurance With GPS Tracking Reduces Premiums

A GPS Tracking System Combined With a Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance Programs Are Becoming Very Popular Because They Save Drivers Money

Usage based insurance, also known as pay as you drive (or PAYD), is a type of automobile insurance whereby the costs of auto insurance premiums are calculated based on the amount you drive. Pay-as-you-go insurance can provide drivers big discounts, up to 54% according to GMAC.

Tracking System for Coast Guard Helicopters Launching in Canada

A new tracking system that monitor helicopters for the Canadian coast guard is being launched soon.

The tracking system provides a comprehensive solution for real-time tracking of aircraft.

Absolute knowledge of the whereabouts of an aircraft is essential for the safety of the passengers and crew. This is particularly true in the event of an accident, where the immediate evacuation of injured people is critical.

Governor to Install 750 GPS Tracking Units in State Fleet

State officials requested GPS tracking devices for 750 vehicles, saying use of the GPS tracking devices will improve employee efficiency and resource management.

VA House Passes Bill to Make GPS Tracking Illegal

The House voted 88-10 to pass Delegate Joe May’s bill. May introduced the legislation at the request of a constituent who was shocked to discover that a private investigator hired by his estranged wife had legally installed a GPS tracking system on the undercarriage of his car.

The bill, currently on its way to the Senate, would make it illegal for anyone to use a GPS tracking system to monitor a person’s location without his or her consent. The bill carves out exemptions for police with warrants, parents tracking their kids, any legal representative of an incapacitated adult, owners of fleet vehicles and electronic communications providers such as OnStar and cell phone companies.

Fleet Tracking System – Top 5 Benefits (Part Two)

Fleet tracking systems are designed with one primary goal: to save time and money. There many benefits to using a fleet tracking system, here is a list of the Top 5 Benefits (Part One):

Fleet Tracking System – Top 5 Benefits

Fleet tracking systems are designed with one primary goal: to save time and money. There many benefits to using a fleet tracking system, here is a list of the Top 10:

1. Increased Profits and Performance

Access to vehicle efficiency and driver productivity data helps a company manage the costs related to fleet operations. There can be a significant reduction in employee overtime costs and driver down-time; reduced maintenance costs directly affect the bottom line. Plus improved route efficiency and fleet metrics allow for expanding customer base.

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