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The man who messed up maps is out at Apple
Senior Vice President of iOS Scott Forstall is leaving the company
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They’re tougher in Massachusetts
It’s easier to reach a fed on the phone in the ravaged Northeast than in D.C.
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Army Corps monitors Northeast rivers for flooding, provides critical support
Engineers use 171 satellite monitoring stations to manage flood control dams.
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With a week to go before the election, techies prefer Obama
Support for the president among technology professionals has fallen since 2008, but remains strong.
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Is the military ready for zombies?
A counterterrorism exercise will add some holiday fun.
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Iranian commander calls for strategy against cyberattacks
Official says cyber defense is a priority.
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Pentagon’s roving intel center helps emergency responders
When civilian officials call, Defense dispatches mobile geospatial data center packed with communications gear, mapping equipment and analysts.
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Patients don't show much interest in accessing health data online
Doctors worry about a requirement to engage 5 percent of patients electronically.
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Utilities and generators are powerless against Sandy
Millions will be reminded of their energy dependence.
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A government shutdown isn’t what it used to be
Thanks to telework, many employees remain on the job.
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Navy facility to fix contract management problems
Officials at the Naval Facilities Engineering Expeditionary Warfare Center plan to address shortcomings that auditors found in the center’s managing of contracts post-award, according to a new report.
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Big data brings big skillset gaps
Agencies need solid strategies to tackle big data – and the data scientists who can do the planning and execution are in very short supply. (Pictured: Bethann Pepoli, EMC.)
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Hurricanes and Elections
The response to Sandy is unprecedented in this reporter’s experience.
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Army deploys personnel to Northeast to coordinate hurricane response
Staff could facilitate evacuations and support search and rescue operations.
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ELC canceled
ACT-IAC cancels the Executive Leadership Conference due to impending storm.
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State could make more effective use of e-diplomacy work
Brookings scholar cites inefficiencies in consular affairs, public diplomacy.
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Hospital execs fail to measure return on IT investments
Survey reveals need for more thoughtful ROI analysis.
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CIA seeks to expand drone fleet
Intelligence agency could add up to 10 drones if given green light.
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A VA home loan milestone worth celebrating
The Veterans Affairs Department guaranteed its 20 millionth home loan this week.
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