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Europe's soft money sources remain a gold standard for filmmakers. Many current films, such as the Ron Howard pic "Rush," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and Fox's "The Book Thief," are German co-productions, as filmmakers tap into the country's solid incentive package, which offers a rebate of up to 20% plus support from a number of regional film funds.
"Star Wars" installment, directed by J.J. Abrams.
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Blighty offers a quite competitive tax credit: Films with a core expenditure of £20 million ($31 million) can claim a cash rebate of up to 25% of the qualifying film production expenditure, while films with a core expenditure of more than $31 million can claim 20%.
In fact, the U.K. is so heavily booked with productions that this year Pinewood is opening a studio in Malaysia.
SEE ALSO: Foreign Incentives Help Crush Once-Booming F/X Biz in U.S.
Countries like South Africa, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Ireland continue to be welcoming to the biz, as even more nations enter the competition.
Ireland's government last year extended its tax incentive for the film, TV and animation industries until 2020. The tax relief scheme, Section 481, will be restructured as a tax credit in 2016, when it will include further enhancements, notably increasing the tax rebate to 32%, from 28%, of expenditure.
James Hickey, chief exec of the Irish Film Board, notes that while the incentive Ireland offers is high as far as tax rebates go, a key selling point is that the credit is paid immediately.
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"Twenty-eight percent of the qualifying spend of a film's budget is actually what you get paid on day one," Hickey says. "There is no discounting, and you're paid upfront."
The country has carved out its own niche by housing high-end TV such as "The Tudors" and "Vikings." Hickey says the incentives have helped the Ireland biz ramp up in the face of the economic recession. "There was a reduction in local production, but we're now picking up again," he says.
Toronto has campaigned so successfully for film and TV work that it's siphoning productions away from Hollywood's once go-to place, Vancouver. Thanks to Ontario's more favorable tax credits, pics such as "Man of Steel 2" are moving across the country to Toronto. (Parts of "Man of Steel" were filmed in Vancouver.)
Ontario now gives filmmakers a 35% rebate of qualifying costs (which include production costs) plus an enhanced credit rate of 40% for first time producers. An additional 10% bonus is given for productions that shoot at least 85% of the locations in Ontario. Meanwhile, British Columbia offers 33% of qualifying costs on labor, plus 17.5% for digital, animation and visual effects, plus 6% relief outside of Vancouver and 6% distant-location labor incentives.
Nationally, Canada promotes a 16% refundable tax credit. Chianese says the additional provincial incentives can stack up credits quite high.
Indeed, the competition among Canada's regional governments is sharply affecting work in those areas.
For instance, British Columbia's incentives were not enough to keep Fox's "X-Men: Days of Future Past" from moving to Quebec, where the production could take advantage of the province's 25% credit on total production costs plus 20% QCASE (Quebec Computer Aided Special Effects, and animation & shooting scenes in front of chroma-key screen).
Chianese says Canada continues to attract TV, VFX-heavy projects such as WB's "Pacific Rim," and animation such as Sony's "Smurfs 2." But, he adds, "It remains to be seen if Vancouver can recover features, especially with the loss of support from New Democratic Party leader Adrian Dix, whose plan was to increase the 33% to 40%." (Dix is still the NDP leader, but his party didn't win the provincial B.C. elections in May.)
Locations also can be affected by exchange rates. For example, the currency rate in Australia and New Zealand is still higher than the U.S., but had been even higher. This affected the volume of productions there. Peter Jackson's Weta Digital continues to bring production jobs to New Zealand, but in Oz, the industry pushed unsuccessfully to increase the 16.5% refundable tax credit to 30% to match the post, digital and visual effects offset at 30%.
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North Carolina
2.8/5 rDev -26.9%
Severely disappointed with this beer, I had moderate hopes after hearing good things about it.
A--A reddish hue which from sight did not bode well for the IPA that I was expecting.
S - Hard to put a finger on, but the hops were there, but overshadowed by a spicy/sweet smell, again not what I would expect in an IPA.
Taste - As with the smell, the citrus and bitter taste I was expecting was overshadowed by the presence of a spicy and sweet taste and did not taste good at all
Mouthfeel - Thin and watery
Drinkability - Very disappointed with this beer. It is not a traditional IPA, and while that would be fine--it was not good at all. I would definitely not drink this beer again.
01-24-2010 15:41:36 | More by moz9
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North Carolina
3.78/5 rDev -1.3%
I had the Mean Manalishi awhile back and honestly was not overly impressed,I grabbed this (new to my area)to see if this was better.Poured into a imperial nonic a hazed burnt orange with chunkies and flaties swirlin about,a nice firm one finger head atop that settles into a creamy mass.Hop dominates the nose wich is expected in a spicy kinda way with some citric notes as well,a caramel/biscuit base is very prevelent as well.Flavors start out very good,citric with a bit of resin,caramel hold up well and lends flavor support.The problem with this beer was the abrupt finish it just seemed to have not much of a finish.Hmm not sure what to think,it has alot of things going for it and then abruptly ends,still not bad.
05-20-2009 19:34:57 | More by oberon
3.55/5 rDev -7.3%
A: Lots of floaters, huge frothy sea foam texture head, copper in color
N: malt, molasses, dark honey
T: Sweet malt, grapefruit, chinese five spice
M: Creamy, big up front, dry hoppy finish
O: Glad to finally try it, not sure how fresh it was. Enjoyed the heavy complex nature of this ipa, would like to try it on tap
05-26-2013 23:54:18 | More by braugon
3.78/5 rDev -1.3%
22oz brown bottle served in a pint glass.
Looked to be clear and coppery,in a dimly lit area over a candle. 2" light tannish head with very good retention leaving thick lacing down the glass,covering the entire sides of the glass with clumpy rings of lace.
Very pleasing moderate hop aromas,very floral with spicy,citrusy aromas. Fruity with berry-like notes with burnt carmalized malt tones.
Vey clean first taste,very well balanced with piney,citrus rind and a touch of grapefruityness. Rich,carmalized malt tastes with somewhat of a burnt edge. Very leafy towards the finish with a resinious feel. Some hints of spice also noted. Finishes crisp,very sharp with some grapefruit bitterness.
Smooth,with a velvety feel. Goes down nicely,just too full bodied to drink more than a couple. A good ipa overall,definatly worth a try.
02-20-2011 20:33:01 | More by ExtraStout
4/5 rDev +4.4%
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Hazy pale orange-amber color, head retention is up to snuff with a lively clinging lace. Orangey, heavy citric zest and grapefruit rind hop aroma, hint of raw honey and fresh baked bread in the back. Smooth with a mellow crispness in its medium body. Thick, oily and semi-pungent hop character drops a substantial amount of bitterness but more flavor, the sharpness comes quick and leaves quick, then the layers of flavor peel back. There is malt here, biscuity flavors are in the forefront. Slight maltiness or sweetness is there, but the bitterness smacks it down. Grapefruit rind, bitter orange peel, pine sap, herbal and a veggie leafy puckering tone that just pulls everything off the taste buds when it circles back to bitterness to the point of being semi-astringent. Finishes really dry with a trail of mineral and leaf.
This IPA is glove-off style, meaning the hop flavor jabs your taste buds here and there but it is ultimately the bitterness that comes around and finishes your palate off.
11-13-2009 19:04:48 | More by BeerAdvocate
3.2/5 rDev -16.4%
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Fizzy off-white head composed of large bubbles. Reduced to a soapy layer that eventually disappeared. Clear, light copper color.
Caramel and some sweet bread malts in the nose. Mostly citrus hops with some bordering on tropical with some bubble gum and raw sugar. Fairly strong, but quite simple.
Pretty well balanced. Has a grainy, bread-like malt base. Citrusy hops and some piney notes. Hops are nearly as pronounced as the nose would suggest. Little hints of alcohol.
Body is a bit thin really with low carbonation. Overall seems a bit watery. Flavor lingers for a bit after the swallow.
Drinkability...ehh. Nothing overly noteworthy, but it goes down easy and it does taste like beer. Nothing wrong with it, just mediocre.
06-16-2007 00:18:46 | More by blitz134
3.68/5 rDev -3.9%
22oz bottle. Pours a hazy dark golden orange with a HUGE rocky creamy off white head that retains well and laces the glass.
The aroma is bubblegum and some caramel malts, with some fruity and floral hops. Tropical fruits come out as it warms.
The flavor is bready caramel malts, some sweet tangy bubble gum, and a little tropical fruit with a lot of burnt resiny bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with smooth carbonation.
Overall, an interesting IPA. I like it more than the initial sip suggested. It's definitely not the usual blend of flavors I prefer.
11-29-2010 06:37:42 | More by Beaver13
3.75/5 rDev -2.1%
11-19-2013 22:36:07 | More by TTripp725
3.25/5 rDev -15.1%
Pours a hazy reddish amber color with a two finger head. Nice retention and lacing. Aroma is typical IPA with piney, earthy hops. Taste is rather generic IPA with a decent balance of hops and malts. Lots of floral and earthy hops with hints of citrus. Mouthfeeel is good. Average drinkability.
Overall this struck me as a very generic IPA. Unfortunately it's $9 a bomber! This is a horrible value compared to the excellent IPAs I can get for $4. Points must be deducted for horrible value, sorry, Hoppin Frog!
05-28-2007 16:36:02 | More by Duster72
4/5 rDev +4.4%
22 oz bottle pours a clear copper/orange body with a two finger beige head. Good retention with ample patchy lacing. Aroma is balanced with caramel maltiness and grapefruit and pine hoppiness. Medium body and carbonation. Taste is citrusy grapefruit hops bitterness with a note of lemonrind. Solid malty backbone serves up some caramel chewiness. Well balanced overall. Finishes with a grapefruit hops bitterness. I could have rated this one a little bit higher or lower. Solid and well made, certainly, but not outstanding.
06-24-2007 20:56:05 | More by merlin48
West Virginia
3.9/5 rDev +1.8%
22oz brown bottle at Mad Mex in Robinson,served in a pint glass.
Looked to be clear and coppery,in a dimly lit area over a candle. 2" light tannish head with very good retention leaving thick lacing down the glass,covering the entire sides of the glass with clumpy rings of lace.
Very pleasing moderate hop aromas,very floral with spicy,citrusy aromas. Fruity with berry-like notes with burnt carmalized malt tones.
Vey clean first taste,very well balanced with piney,citrus rind and a touch of grapefruityness. Rich,carmalized malt tastes with somewhat of a burnt edge. Very leafy towards the finish with a resinious feel. Some hints of spice also noted. Finishes crisp,very sharp with some grapefruit bitterness.
Smooth,with a velvety feel. Goes down nicely,just too full bodied to drink more than a couple. A good ipa overall,definatly worth a try.
12-12-2007 02:58:36 | More by jcdiflorio
New York
4/5 rDev +4.4%
11-16-2011 03:51:38 | More by virinow
New Mexico
3/5 rDev -21.7%
08-21-2014 14:14:55 | More by buyyourfreedom
3.75/5 rDev -2.1%
05-24-2014 22:38:29 | More by Cynic-ale
4.25/5 rDev +11%
03-02-2014 00:34:15 | More by HeyYoMar
3.75/5 rDev -2.1%
04-19-2013 14:30:05 | More by ryser2k
3.75/5 rDev -2.1%
01-03-2013 06:42:50 | More by BurgeoningBrewhead
2.23/5 rDev -41.8%
Pours an orange beer with a massive amount of white chunks (yeast?) throughout it. If you left a beer next to one of those old school radiators for like, 3 years, this is what I'd expect it to look like. No bottle dating obviously, but it was an extra, so not like I had choice (and I feel bad for looking a gift horse in the mouth and all, but what can you do?).
Had a slight hoppy, but more yeasty aroma, give it some leeway and call it a belgian ipa I guess.
Taste, whoa, this is not good, no hop mouthfeel, just a gritty, yeasty, chunky, overcarbonated experience. Did not taste infected, just like it was aged a few years. Don't want to call it a drainpour, because the back half of the bottle was nice to cook the bratwurst in.
Love their stouts, despise their ipa's. . . is it a freshness thing? I dunno. When I go back to PA later in the year, I'll try and score a bottle and see what happens. Until then, I'm sticking with Boris and Doris.
05-09-2011 16:50:31 | More by Beerandraiderfan
West Virginia
4/5 rDev +4.4%
Appears a slightly hazed copper orange glowing amber hue large sand tinted cream head forms thick with large bubbles. After a sturdy pour the head arose above the rim of the glass maintaining rocky dimpled textures. Head dwindles slowly leaving behind scant amounts of scattered lacing. Aromatics deliver floral, pine, and citrus like notes, what a fresh and snappy hop aroma. Hints of biscuit and slight caramel malts are evident but this is an IPA, so of course the hops shine. As it warms the citrus peel and fresh cut grass edges take over, really nice stuff. Flavor wise I was expecting a ton of hop bitterness and flavor but I'm quite shocked to find a large dose of malts and hops in balance with one another. Sure the bitter grapefruit peels with herbal hop notes, but sweet biscuit malts arise and bring a really evident bread like grist filled malt profile. Not much in the way of lingering bitterness here hop wave comes and finishes with mild hop bitterness yet remains balanced with sweetness as well. Mouthfeel medium bodied with even soft carbonation some sugary sweetness lingers in the finish weighing me down just a bit. Drinkability is solid good for an occasional bomber but I'd rather live off of BORIS the Crusher when comparing two beers from the same brewery.
02-14-2008 21:36:17 | More by WVbeergeek
3.93/5 rDev +2.6%
(Served in an American pint glass)
A- This beer has a warm reddish brown body with a strong carbonation of big bubbles and a thin creamy/bubbly head that fades to a ring pretty quickly.
S- This beer has a hop aroma of pine with a light pineapple weed note. There is a very light pineapple sweetness to it that comes through when it is warm.
T- This beer has flavors of pine hops that are a bit dark in character. There is a smooth herbal note to the hops that finish with a soft sweetness. The note of pale malt has a soft chalk taste to it with some biscuit notes and a light toasted malt hint aswell. The bitterness from the hops lingers after the finish with notes of dry grapefruit and it is the strongest part of the taste.
M- This beer has a medium mouthfeel with no alcohol or astringency in it.
D- This beer has big hops but not really that juicy taste that I usually expect form a big hoppy beer. This has a unique profile to the hops without the malt sweetness that boost the hop sensation.
01-18-2007 22:01:42 | More by rhoadsrage
3.63/5 rDev -5.2%
22oz. brown bomber, purchased at Jungle Jim's, poured into an imp pint.
A: Pours a deep orange that's slightly hazy. 2 good fingers of pearly white pillowy head. Lotsa of carbonation keeps the head up for a very long time. Nice lacing.
S: Big citrus and piny hops. A touch of spice(pepper) in the background. Not much malt coming through. Pretty standard but I like the peppery touch.
T/M: Crisp, refreshing hops. Grapefruit and strong orange rind. Bitterness is very controlled.. maybe a bit too much. Malts bring some sweetness to it. The 2nd half of the bomber was better, adding the yeast.. this beefed the weak body up a bit. Finish has a touch of drying effect but not enough bitterness to last.
D: Extremely easy to drink but the taste just isn't something that stands out. It's a bit on the expensive side, too.
11-27-2007 01:04:06 | More by pwoods
British Columbia (Canada)
4/5 rDev +4.4%
01-10-2013 04:58:23 | More by JonnyBeers
2.93/5 rDev -23.5%
Thanks to THECPJ for the share. Review from notes 12/3/10.
A: Pours a deep copper color with an a 2-3 finger chunky white head that lasts for a very long time and leaves some nice lacing. Scoring the appearance turns difficult because there are large chunks of floaties in this one.
S: Little bit of citrus and some pine, but much maltier than usual for the style and the alcohol is pretty obvious.
T: Has a nice tangerine flavor, but the alcohol is pretty present again, and gets stronger as the beer warms.
M/D: Slightly lighter than medium bodied with good carbonation. The tangerine flavor was really nice, but the alcohol presence was a real problem for me, making it tough to get through.
02-04-2011 04:04:44 | More by mdaschaf
New Jersey
3.73/5 rDev -2.6%
Hoppin' Frog- Hoppin' to Heaven IPA
My first Hoppin' Frog beer.
A- Deep copper brown with a modest foamy head. Lacing left 1 big ring behind.
S- Sweet pine and citrus. Green hop pellets.
T- Big candy-like caramel malt with a big dose of grapefruit and pine.
M- Sweet and malty up front with a smooth citric and hoppy finish. Creamy, with just the slightest touch of dry bitterness in the end.
Overall- This 1 goes down quick and easy, I wanna party with this!
11-24-2007 21:21:09 | More by NJpadreFan
4/5 rDev +4.4%
07-02-2013 01:59:06 | More by cclark67789
Hoppin' To Heaven IPA from Hoppin' Frog Brewery
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"Not only are the NYU venues the perfect home for the Master Classes, but we were able to invite the NYU design students and faculty to participate as well," says David Johnson, editorial director and associate publisher of Live Design. "The entire NYU staff was thoroughly professional, and we look forward to continuing this collaboration with the Master Classes and NYU in the future."
The BSMC, held at Tisch, once again featured legendary sound designer Abe Jacob at the head of a faculty that included sound designers Tom Clark and Nevin Steinberg of Acme Sound Partners; Steve Kennedy; John Shivers; Simon Matthews; Jon Weston; Steve Bush and Todd Meier of Meyer Sound; David Bullard; and Rick Thomas, professor of sound design, Purdue University. The musical of choice was The Drowsy Chaperone, whose sound design was discussed in depth by Nevin Steinberg and Tom Clark the next day. A record number of attendees filled almost every seat in the 70-seat theatre, with d&b audiotechnik, DiGiCo, Lectrosonics, Level Control Systems, Meyer Sound, RF Pro, Sennheiser, TiMax and Yamaha participating in the Manufacturer's Showcase. A special thanks goes to Meyer Sound for sponsorship of the BSMC cocktail reception.
Held at NYU's Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, the BLMC also had a record number of attendees. Jules Fisher, still the LD with the record number of Tony Awards, is at the helm of the faculty, which also included the 2005 Tony winner, Chris Akerlind, who won for his beautiful lighting of The Light In The Piazza at Lincoln Center Theatre, which was the musical the BLMC went to see this year. New faculty members included Howell Binkley and Philip Rosenberg joining the already distinguished line up of professional Broadway designers: Peggy Eisenhauer, Beverly Emmons, Clifton Taylor, Brian MacDevitt, and projection designer Wendall K. Harrington.
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The Monday night event was a departure from the awards presentations of past years, with the launch of Live Design Honors in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of entertainment design. This year, Live Design Honors paid tribute to the Public Theatre on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, honoring the Design Aesthetic of Shakespeare in The Park with a panel of distinguished designers including Ming Cho Lee, Jules Fisher, Natasha Katz, Dan Moses Schrier, Santo Loquasto, Jennifer Tipton, Nevin Steinberg, and John Lee Beatty. The evening was also a benefit for The ESTA Foundation's Behind The Scenes initiative.
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• Does the fact Packers first-round draft pick Nick Perry spent the team's recent rookie camp at left outside linebacker — the position that Pro Bowler Clay Matthews has played the past two seasons — mean that Matthews could be moving to right outside linebacker this coming season? Considering how much bigger Perry is than Matthews, which makes him a more natural fit for the strong side, and the problems Matthews had on occasion with certain right tackles last season, we're hearing a right-side shift for Matthews just might be in the offing.
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• The Panthers do not yet have a clear answer as to who will start at right cornerback for them come Week One, but we hear the club would be pleased to see someone step up and beat out fourth-year veteran Captain Munnerlyn for the job in training camp. The Panthers expect second-year player Brandon Hogan and rookie Josh Norman to push Munnerlyn, who started a career-high 14 games at corner last season. Munnerlyn is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, and the team would be more comfortable using him in a reserve/sub-package role.
• The Buccaneers consider 16th-year veteran Ronde Barber their best option at free safety for the time being, but a dark-horse candidate to compete for reps at the position, we hear, is Ahmad Black, who played in four games last season as a rookie. Team observers have been impressed with Black's quickness and ball skills in offseason workouts.
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• After losing three starting offensive linemen with season-ending injuries last year (OTs Russell Okung and James Carpenter and OG John Moffitt), the Seahawks certainly have no shortage of experienced reserves, with former Rams-Cowboys OT Alex Barron becoming the latest free-agent addition for the line this offseason, following in the footsteps of OT-OG Frank Omiyale, most recently with the Bears, and former Cardinals OG Deuce Lutui. "It's a good situation for him," one daily team observer said of Barron, a former first-round draft pick who started 74 games in five seasons with the Rams. "He sat out all of last year (knee injury) and says he's feeling healthy. They really want more insurance just in case Carpenter has problems coming back."
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A GPS tracking unit is a device that uses the Global Positioning System to determine the precise location of a vehicle, person, or other asset to which it is attached and to record the position of the asset at regular intervals. The recorded location data can be stored within the tracking unit, or it may be transmitted to a central location data base, or internet-connected computer, using a cellular (GPRS or SMS), radio, or satellite modem embedded in the unit. This allows the asset's location to be displayed against a map backdrop either in real time or when analysing the track later, using GPS tracking software. Data tracking software is available for smartphones with GPS capability.[1]
GPS tracking unit architecture[edit]
A GPS tracker essentially contains GPS module to receive the GPS signal and calculate the coordinates. For data loggers it contains large memory to store the coordinates, data pushers additionally contains the GSM/GPRS modem to transmit this information to a central computer either via SMS or via GPRS in form of IP packets. The diagram depicts a hardware architecture of an advanced GPS tracker.
Types of GPS trackers[edit]
Usually, a GPS tracker will fall into one of these three categories, though most smartphones, being GPS Phones, can work in all these modes, depending on which mobile applications are installed:
Data loggers[edit]
A GPS logger simply logs the position of the device at regular intervals in its internal memory. Modern GPS loggers have either a memory card slot, or internal flash memory and a USB port. Some act as a USB flash drive. This allows downloading of the track log data for further analyzing in a computer. The tracklist or point of interest list may be in GPX, KML, NMEA or other format.
Most digital cameras save the time a photo was taken. Provided the camera clock was reasonably accurate or used GPS as its time source, this time can be correlated with GPS log data, to provide an accurate location. This can be added to the Exif metadata in the picture file. Cameras with GPS receiver built in can directly produce such a geotagged photograph.
In some Private Investigation cases, data loggers are used to keep track of a target vehicle. The PI need not follow the target so closely, and always has a backup source of data.
Data pushers[edit]
Data pusher is the most common type of GPS tracking unit, used for asset tracking, personal tracking and Vehicle tracking system.
Also known as a GPS beacon, this kind of device pushes (i.e. "sends") the position of the device as well as other information like speed or altitude at regular intervals, to a determined server, that can store and instantly analyze the data.
A GPS navigation device and a mobile phone sit side-by-side in the same box, powered by the same battery. At regular intervals, the phone sends a text message via SMS or GPRS, containing the data from the GPS receiver. Newer GPS-integrated smartphones running GPS tracking software can turn the phone into a data pusher (or logger) device; as of 2009 open source and proprietary applications are available for common Java ME enabled phones, iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, and Symbian.[2][3][4]
Most 21st-century GPS trackers provide data "push" technology, enabling sophisticated GPS tracking in business environments, specifically organizations that employ a mobile workforce, such as a commercial fleet. Typical GPS tracking systems used in commercial fleet management have two core parts: location hardware (or tracking device) and tracking software. This combination is often referred to as an Automatic Vehicle Location system. The tracking device is most often hardwire installed in the vehicle; connected to the CAN-bus, Ignition system switch, battery. It allows collection of extra data, which later gets transferred to the GPS tracking server, where it is available for viewing, in most cases via a website accessed over the internet, where fleet activity can be viewed live or historically using digital maps and reports.
GPS tracking systems used in commercial fleets are often configured to transmit location and telemetry input data at a set update rate or when an event (door open/close, auxiliary equipment on/off, geofence border cross) triggers the unit to transmit data. Live GPS Tracking used in commercial fleets, generally refers to systems which update regularly at 1 minute, 2 minute or 5 minute intervals, whilst the ignition status is on. Some tracking systems combine timed updates with heading change triggered updates.
GPS tracking solutions are recently being used in mainstream commercial auto insurance these are sometimes called Telematics 2.0.
The applications of trackers of this kind include:
Personal tracking[edit]
- Law enforcement. An arrested suspect out on bail may have to wear a GPS tracker, usually an ankle monitor, as a bail condition. GPS tracking may also be ordered for persons subject to a restraining order.[5][6]
- Race control. In some sports, such as gliding, participants are required to carry a tracker. In particular this allows race officials to know if the participants are cheating, taking unexpected shortcuts, and how far apart they are. This use was illustrated in the movie Rat Race.
- Espionage/surveillance. A tracker on a person or vehicle allows movements to be tracked. This application is used by private investigators[citation needed].
- These devices are also used by some parents to track their children.[7]
- GPS personal tracking devices are used in the care of the elderly and vulnerable. Devices allow users to call for assistance and optionally allow designated carers to locate the user's position, typically within 5 to 10 metres. Their use helps promote independent living and social inclusion for the elderly. Devices often incorporate either 1-way or 2-way voice communication. Some devices also allow the user to call several phone numbers using pre-programmed speed dial buttons. Trials using GPS personal tracking devices are also underway in several countries for use with early stage dementia.
- Some Internet Web 2.0 pioneers have created their own personal web pages that show their position constantly, and in real time, on a map within their website. These usually use data push from a GPS enabled cell phone or a personal GPS tracker.
- Sports: the movements of a rambler, cyclist, etc., can be tracked. Statistics such as instantaneous and average speed, and distance travelled, are logged.[1]
- Adventure sports: GPS tracking devices such as the SPOT Satellite Messenger are available that allow the position of a person to be tracked. In particular this allows rescue personnel to locate the carrier. These devices allow the carrier to send messages, even when out of cellular telephone range[citation needed].
- Monitoring employees. GPS-handled tracking devices with built-in cellphone are used to monitor employees by various companies, specially those engaged in field work.
Asset tracking[edit]
- Solar Powered. The advantage of some solar powered units is that they have much more power over their lifetime than battery powered units. This gives them the advantage to report their position and status much more often than battery units which need to conserve their energy to extend their life. Some wireless solar powered units, such as the RailRider can report more than 20,000 times per year and work indefinitely on solar power eliminating the need to change batteries.
- Animal control. When put on a wildlife animal (e.g. in a collar), it allows scientists to study its activities and migration patterns. Vaginal implant transmitters mark the location where pregnant females give birth.[8] Animal tracking collars may also be put on domestic animals, to locate them in case they get lost.
Data pullers[edit]
GPS data pullers are also known as GPS transponders. Contrary to data pushers, that send the position of the devices at regular intervals (push technology), these devices are always-on and can be queried as often as required (pull technology). This technology is not in widespread use, but an example of this kind of device is a computer connected to the Internet and running gpsd.
These can often be used in the case where the location of the tracker will only need to be known occasionally e.g. placed in property that may be stolen, or that does not have constant source of energy to send data on a regular basis, like freights or containers.
Data Pullers are coming into more common usage in the form of devices containing a GPS receiver and a cell phone which, when sent a special SMS message reply to the message with their location.
United States law[edit]
In the US, the use of GPS trackers by government authorities is limited by the 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution, so police, for example, usually require a search warrant in most circumstances. While police have placed GPS trackers in vehicles without warrant, this usage was questioned in court in early 2009.[9][10]
Use by a private citizens is regulated in some states, such as California, where California Penal Code Section 637.7 states: (a) No person or entity in this state shall use an electronic tracking device to determine the location or movement of a person. (b) This section shall not apply when the registered owner, lesser, or lessee of a vehicle has consented to the use of the electronic tracking device with respect to that vehicle. (c) This section shall not apply to the lawful use of an electronic tracking device by a law enforcement agency. (d) As used in this section, "electronic tracking device" means any device attached to a vehicle or other movable thing that reveals its location or movement by transmission of electronic signals. (e) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor. (f) A violation of this section by a person, business, firm, company, association, partnership, or corporation licensed under Division 3 (commencing with Section 5000) of the Business and Professions Code shall constitute grounds for revocation of the license issued to that person, business, firm, company, association, partnership, or corporation, pursuant to the provisions that provide for the revocation of the license as set forth in Division 3 (commencing with Section 5000) of the Business and Professions Code.
Note that 637.7 pertains to all electronic tracking devices, and does not differentiate between those that rely on GPS technology or not. As the laws catch up with the times, it is plausible that all 50 states will eventually enact laws similar to those of California.[original research?]
Other laws, like the common law invasion of privacy tort as well as state criminal wiretapping statutes (for example, the wiretapping statute of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which is extremely restrictive) potentially cover the use of GPS tracking devices by private citizens without consent of the individual being so tracked. Privacy can also be a problem when people use the devices to track the activities of a loved one.[11] GPS tracking devices have also been put on religious statues in order to track the whereabouts of the statue if stolen.[12]
In 2009, debate ensued about a Georgia proposal to outlaw hidden GPS tracking, with an exception for law enforcement officers but not for private investigators. See Georgia HB 16 - Electronic tracking device; location of person without consent (2009).[13][14]
Uses in marketing[edit]
In August, 2010, Brazilian company Unilever ran a promotion where GPS trackers were placed in boxes of Omo laundry detergent. Teams would then track consumers who purchased the boxes of detergent to their homes where they would be awarded with a prize for their purchase. The company also launched a website (in Portuguese) to show the approximate location of the winners' homes.[15]
See also[edit]
- Automatic Packet Reporting System
- Electronic tagging
- GPS navigation device
- GPS tracking server
- GPS watch
- GPS wildlife tracking
- Intelligent transportation system (ITS)
- Mobile phone
- Radio clock#GPS clocks
- Real-time locating
- Surveillance
- Telematics
- Telematics 2.0
- Vehicle infrastructure integration
- Aoli GPS Vehicle
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- ^ "Traccar Client - free open source Android tracker". Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ "State budget committee rejects GPS monitoring expansion". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 14 Jan 2014.
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature 165.94". Wisconsin Legislature. Retrieved 14 Jan 2014.
- ^ Tovia Smith (August 29, 2006). "Technology Lets Parents Track Kids' Every Move". NPR. Retrieved 2011-04-25.
- ^ Apt Online - Evaluation Of Vaginal Implant Transmitters In Elk (Cervus Elaphus Nelsoni)
- ^ Claburn, Thomas (March 4, 2009). "Court Asked To Disallow Warrantless GPS Tracking". InformationWeek. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
- ^ "State of mennessee PUBLIC CHAPTER NO. 169 HOUSE BILL NO. 457". fas.org. State of Tennessee.
- ^ Koch, Wendy (2009-02-12). "Cheatin' hearts pump up economy on Valentine's Day". USA Today. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
- ^ Bello, Marisol (2008-12-12). "GPS, hidden cameras watching over Baby Jesus". USA Today. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
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South Carolina
3/5 rDev -2%
03-04-2012 02:37:42 | More by buckyp
3.25/5 rDev +6.2%
03-23-2013 12:56:14 | More by avisong
3.18/5 rDev +3.9%
Pours a burnt orange color with some red highlights in the darker reaches of the light. There is a slight head and decent lace. The aroma is of big caramel malt and a slight breadiness. Nice and inviting if not overly complex. The taste follows suit with a breadiness at the start before a big wave of sweet and caramel malt take over. A refreshing taste again decent but not very complex. The mouthfeel is moderate carbonation and very slightly creamy. Overall it was a decent beer, it is a beer you can have a six pack of and not worry about it. Worth a try.
01-02-2013 20:13:57 | More by goblue3509
South Carolina
2.5/5 rDev -18.3%
10-13-2013 15:29:10 | More by JISurfer
North Carolina
2.93/5 rDev -4.2%
I think it's kinda cool the Piggly Wiggly grocery store chain has it's own beer. It's not a bad beer either. It's certainly brewed to appeal to the masses but at least it is a real beer. Clear amber/brown in color with a small beige head with good retention. Not much going on in the aroma dept. Carmel and some toasted malts. Caramel malt flavors with just a hint of hop bitterness for flavor. Thin slick mouthfeel, sessionable beer.
06-30-2012 04:48:37 | More by wcudwight
2/5 rDev -34.6%
05-29-2012 23:52:07 | More by redfox405
North Carolina
3.25/5 rDev +6.2%
03-06-2012 00:50:52 | More by carrollmel7
3.25/5 rDev +6.2%
06-28-2012 02:23:30 | More by LouDogg114
3.28/5 rDev +7.2%
This is one of Thomas Creek's beers brewed under Piggly Wiggly's Pig Swig label. It may be one of Thomas Creek's other beers under a different name but I am not sure which one. I picked this up at a Piggly Wiggly in Charleston during Memorial Day weekend. It is in a brown 12oz bottle with a red checkered label that has a little pink pig trying to lick up every last drop from an upturned beer mug. I think this may be my wife's favorite beer label ever.
No freshness date on the bottle but considering that Piggly Wiggly just launched this beer it should be fairly fresh.
This beer is a very clear, dark amber. The head is thick, sticks to everything, refuses to die completely, and leaves lace up and down the glass. This is a really, really good looking beer.
The aroma is slightly malty at first with hints of toast and caramel. Good, but not very complex and not outstanding.
Great medium body with just the right amount of carbonation. A nice malty flavor with just enough hops to round it out. It has a some toast and caramel right up front then quickly balances out with a slightly herbal but otherwise rather generic bitterness. It then finishes with bready grain and more bitter flavor. They definitely went middle of the road with this but I think they're trying to appeal to a large audience.
It's a good beer for the price and I would definitely drink it again, but it's not something I plan to keep on hand regularly.
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South Carolina
4/5 rDev +30.7%
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11-10-2012 01:00:41 | More by Caterwaul
South Carolina
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South Carolina
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12-27-2011 00:37:44 | More by whitekiboko
South Carolina
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03-19-2012 19:29:42 | More by Mattybz28
3.5/5 rDev +14.4%
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South Carolina
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South Carolina
2.85/5 rDev -6.9%
A: Pourds a nutty brown with little carbonation and head. Beer is cloudy and non transparent. Has a reddish tint to it when held up to the light.
S: Smells of caramel toasted malt. How very short of a description, but I literally stuck my nose in the beer trying to pick up more. Just not a lot going on in the smell department.
T: Taste isn't bad, reminds me of newcastle just like some other beers i've had recently. Its a tad bitter, but drinks very easily. Not much carbonation at all. It almost has a watered down taste.
M: Very light on the mouth and almost no carbonation. Bitter, goes down easy.
O: I will drink it because its beer, but I would probably prefer something else. If it was handed to me, great... but disapointed in this one.
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South Carolina
4.23/5 rDev +38.2%
Cost: $7.99 for a 6 pack.
This beer is covertly brewed by Thomas Creek Brewery.
When it was first poured, there was about two inches of a nice creamy head. It's a really deep amber color.
It smells similar to an English Brown Ale. There's a pronounced maltiness with a very light hop character. It's definitely got an English fruitiness about it.
Just like it smelled, it tastes just like an English Brown Ale. It's slightly similar to Newcastle Brown Ale. Again with the pronounced maltiness and a very light English hop character. It definitely has that characteristic English Fruitiness in the taste. They possibly used an English ale yeast, which typically imparts those fruity flavors. If I were to guess, I'd say this was the same beer as Thomas Creek's "Appalachian Amber Ale" rebranded for Piggly Wiggly.
$7.99 is about average for a 6pack of a decent craft beer. And this is certainly that.
Don't let the title, 'Store Brand' sway your opinion before you even try it. Think of it as a really good craft beer that just happens to be cursed with the title of, "Store Brand." So if you love good beer, don't miss out on this one. Don't let the title, "Store Brand" turn you off.
If you're in the coastal areas of South Carolina, find your closest Piggly Wiggly, pick up a 6 pack of Pig Tail Ale and enjoy a well crafted beer.
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I'm dealing with food allergies so I purchased this for it's natural properties. I have the gel in spearmint. My mouth does feel cleaner after using this with the Cleansing Mouthwash. I'm not crazy about the taste so I will purchase peppermint next time.
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I am very wary of synthetic chemicals in the products that I consume and apply to my body, so I like to purchase products that are labeled as organic and natural (note that the labeling of products as all natural is not regulated by the FDA, so it is not guaranteed that the product really is all natural). With that being said, I really like Tom's of Maine Tartar Control & Whitening toothpaste in the Peppermint flavor. The texture of the toothpaste is smooth and the toothpaste cleanses my teeth and gums thoroughly. The Peppermint flavor is natural and strong, which I adore. The only negative aspect of Tom's of Maine's toothpaste is the horrible packaging. The tube is made of metal so it becomes bent out of shape after several frequent uses. This makes extracting toothpaste from the deformed tube extremely hard. I have used Tom's of Maine toothpaste for years, and will continue to do so.


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"They were born in the city from people born elsewhere."
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Denault and FitzSimons Run to First Place Finishes at Widener Invitational
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Villanova junior continued race and made final jumps after being injured during the race
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On O'Sullivan: Versatile runner who has proven his ability to help the team in the relays ... Conference champion in the distance medley relay who will make contributions both on the track and during cross country season ... Has gained great experience during his career and will continue progressing during the coming year.
2014 Outdoor: Came in fifth in the 1500 meters with a time of 3:56.64 at the Danny Curran Invitational.
2014 Indoor: Helped the Wildcats capture the team title at the BIG EAST Championships by running the distance medley relay and the 4x800 meter relay ... Villanova won the DMR and finished second in the 4x800 relay to earn All-BIG EAST honors ... Led off the DMR on the 1200 meters leg and the Wildcats eventually posted a winning time of 9:42.08 ... Led off the 4x800 relay, which Villanova came in second in with a time of 7:37.80 ... Also was the leadoff runner of the 4x800 relay two other times during the season ... Helped lead Villanova to a runner-up finish and a time of 7:31.57 in the Byron Dyce College 4x800 relay at the Millrose Games ... The Wildcats also won the Invitational section of the 4x800 relay with a time of 7:36.41 at the Penn State National ... Opened the distance medley relay at the Armory Collegiate Invitational in a sixth place finish in the Championship section (9:52.67) ... Ran the 800 meters leg of the DMR at the Penn State meet, where the Wildcats came in second in the Unseeded section in 9:52.64 ... Opened the season by finishing fourth in the Mile at the Jack Pyrah Invitational with a time of 4:23.06.
2013 Cross Country: Established a new personal best for an 8,000 meter course with a time of 25:03 at the Princeton Invitational, where he finished 66th out of 272 runners ... Opened the season with a 35th place finish over 6,000 meters at the Friend Big Five Invitational (19:31.06) ... Came in fourth at the four-mile Haverford Invitational with a time of 20:06.70 and earlier in the season finished 21st on the same course at the Main Line Invitational with a time of 20:04.42.
2013 Outdoor: Qualified for the BIG EAST Championships in the 1500 meters and came in 23rd at the conference meet with a time of 4:05.41 ... Ran the second leg of the 4x800 meter relay at the conference meet and Villanova came in fifth with a time of 7:37.41 ... Registered his top time of the season and established a new personal best in the 1500 meters with a mark of 3:52.30 at the Widener Invitational, where he came in ninth out of 97 competitors ... Other top times were 3:53.35 at the Colonial Relays and 3:53.36 at the Virginia Challenge ... Opened the outdoor season at the Danny Curran Invitational and came in fourth out of 68 entries, crossing the finishing line in 3:57.85 ... Led off the distance medley relay at the Colonial Relays and helped Villanova finish in first place with a winning time of 9:56.02.
2013 Indoor: Helped lead Villanova to a BIG EAST title in the distance medley relay ... Led off the DMR at the conference championships and the Wildcats went on to finish first with a winning time of 9:47.59 ... Also ran the second leg of the 4x800 meter relay at the BIG EAST meet ... Villanova was the runner-up in the 4x800 relay with a time of 7:32.66 ... Ran individual races in the 1000 meters and the Mile during the season ... Was third in the Mile in 4:18.11 at the season-opening Jack Pyrah Invitational ... Came in 24th in the Championship section of the 1000 meters at the Armory Collegiate Invitational (2:30.95).
2012 Cross Country: Competed in the Open race at the Paul Short Run and was the second Villanova runner across the finish line out of seven Wildcats in that race ... Recorded a time of 26:10 and finished 33rd overall in a field of 394 competitors ... Ran twice on the four-mile Alumni Course at Haverford College, finishing 22nd in the Main Line Invitational (20:02.50) and fourth at the Haverford Invitational (20:01.60) ... Second finisher for the Wildcats at the latter meet.
2012 Outdoor: Established a personal best time of 1:54.73 in the 800 meters and finished in 27th place out of 88 runners at the Swarthmore Last Chance Meet ... Ran the 1500 meters four times and his best time of the season was 3:56.35 at the Colonial Relays, where he finished 22nd ... Came in ninth at the Widener Invitational (3:57.81), finished 18th out of 117 entries at the Danny Curran Invitational (4:02.71) and registered a time of 4:06.46 at the Larry Ellis Invitational.
2012 Indoor: Qualified individually for the BIG EAST Championships in both the 1000 meters and the Mile ... In place of those events chose to compete on the distance medley relay at the conference meet and helped lead Villanova to All-BIG EAST honors with a third place finish ... Ran the leadoff leg of the DMR at the BIG EAST meet and had a split of 3:01.3 over 1200 meters ... Earlier in the season ran the first leg of the DMR as Villanova finished in first place at the NYC Gotham Cup and came in fourth in the invitational section at the Penn State National ... Runner-up in the Mile with a time of 4:15.02 at the NYC Gotham Cup ... Came in eighth in the invitational section of the 1000 meters at the Penn State National (2:29.38) and finished 12th in the Championship section at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational (2:28.95).
2011 Cross Country: Individual runner-up at the Jack St. Clair Memorial Championships with at time of 26:23.34 over five miles ... Top finisher at the event who was affiliated with a team and helped lead Villanova to the team title ... Came in 18th at the Main Line Invitational (20:24.40) to open the season ... Finished sixth in the Men's Open race at the Paul Short Run, where his 8K time of 25:42 was a new personal best.
2011 Outdoor: Redshirted ... Competed unattached at the Widener Invitational and placed fifth in the 1500 meters with a time of 3:56.28 ... Established a personal best time in the 800 meters with a mark of 1:55.42 as an unattached entry at the Swarthmore Last Chance Meet.
2011 Indoor: Redshirted ... Ran as an unattached entry in the 3000 meters at the Jack Pyrah Invitational and came in ninth place with a time of 8:55.71.
2010 Cross Country: Redshirted ... Competed unattached during the season ... Ran in the open race at the Paul Short Run and came in 16th overall with an 8K time of 25:51 ... Top finisher among a group of unattached Wildcats in that race ... Also ran twice on the four-mile course at Haverford College for the Main Line Invitational and the Haverford Invitational ... Came in sixth place in the Haverford meet with a time of 20:22.91 and was 18th at the Main Line meet (20:46.73).
St. Joseph's Prep: District 12 cross country champion ... Runner-up in the Philadelphia Catholic League championships in cross country ... Finalist at the Pennsylvania state meet in the Mile, where he ran a personal best time of 4:15.41.
Personal: Born 6/12/91 ... Younger of two children of Marcus and Mary O'Sullivan ... Has an older sister, Laura, who also ran track & field at Villanova ... Enrolled in the Villanova School of Business and is majoring in Finance.
800 Meters 1:53.13 2014 BIG EAST Championships 1000 Meters 2:28.95 2012 New Balance Collegiate Invitational 1500 Meters 3:52.30 2013 Widener Invitational Mile 4:15.02 2012 NYC Gotham Cup 3000 Meters 8:55.71 2010 Jack Pyrah Invitational 5000 Meters 15:41 High School 8000 Meters (XC) 25:03 2013 Princeton Invitational
CAREER AWARDS (Indoor Track)
BIG EAST Champion 2013, 2014 (Distance Medley Relay) All-BIG EAST 2012, 2013, 2014 (Distance Medley Relay) All-BIG EAST 2013, 2014 (4x800 Meter Relay)
CAREER AWARDS (Outdoor Track)
All-BIG EAST 2014 (4x800 Meter Relay)
CAREER AWARDS (Academics)
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Local company delegate rates are available to companies based in Latin American countries. Excludes firms with offices outside of Latin America.
If you register more than 2 delegates, the 3rd and each subsequently registered delegate will receive 50% off the fee for any packages that include the main conference.
ICBI are always looking for new people to market their events to. If you think you have a good list of potential prospects for any of our events, please call Alex Moilliet now on +44 (0) 20 7017 7215, or email firstname.lastname@example.com so that we discuss it further.