HOUSE OVERSIGHT 032076 Patrick Bertagna, GTX Corp. - 10/26/2010 - Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide radio-navigation system formed from the constellation of 24 satellites and their ground stations. The Global Positioning System is mainly funded and controlled by the U.S Department of Defense (DOD). The system was initially designed for the operation of U. S. military. But today, there are also many civil users of GPS across the whole world. The civil users are allowed to use the Standard Positioning Service without any kind of charge or restrictions. Read the full article GPS Elder Applications Eldergadget.com - October 21, 2010 - The rapid evolution of Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) tracking technology is producing new applications of particular interest to seniors, their families, and caregivers. One of the most active companies in this space is GTX Corp. GTX is the company behind the patented GPS Smart ShoeTM , in partnership with footwear manufacturer Aetrex Worldwide. The shoe was developed to provide peace of mind for families with senior-age loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Available on the Internet at the GPS Shoe, Aetrex, and Foot.com sites, the shoe should also be available in retail stores some time in 2011, according to GTX Corp. chairman/president Patrick Bertagna. Read the full story The "Where" or Your Social Media Network - iCheck-In World Market Media - Tom Copeland - November 15, 2010 - Checking in is a movement that's really starting to catch on, and companies are scrambling to develop and release check-in apps and services. GTX Corp committed to being the "better people finder", owns and operates LOCiMOBILE, Inc. which developsGPS Tracking location based social networking (LBSN) mobile applications, today released its 17th App - iCheck-In, the fastest and easiest way to "check-in" and stay connected to everyone in your mobile contact list and your Facebook and Twitter fri