This was a really interesting story about how intelligence agencies are using GIS to identify potential terrorist hideouts. I think we are all pretty familiar with the types of analysis used, but this is a pretty interesting application of it. My favorite line is "This operative uses geoprofiling software called ArcGIS that analyses Global Positioning System (GPS) data..." Jeff Normandin http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21688368-software-helping-search-guerrillas-and-terrorists-safe-houses-and?fsrc=scn/fb/te/pe/ed/Shrinkingthehaystack ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove yourself by going to http://s.uconn.edu/nearcsubscribe.