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More than 100 countries had some form of source protection framework in place in 2007 according to the Privacy International report Silencing Sources. In many of the 121 countries examined in this new study (authored by WAN-IFRA Research Fellow Julie Posetti) it was found that legal source protection frameworks are being actually or potentially:
- Eroded by national security and anti-terrorism legislation,
- Undercut by surveillance – both mass and targeted,
- Jeopardised by mandatory data retention policies and pressure applied to third party intermediaries (like ISPs, telcos, search engines, social media platforms) to release data,
- Outdated when it comes to regulating the collection and use of digital data. Examples include: the admissibility, in court, of information recorded without consent between a journalist and a source; the extent to which existing source protection laws also cover digitally stored material gathered by journalistic actors.
The study also found that source protection frameworks are challenged by questions about entitlement to claim protection, such as: "Who is a journalist?" and "What is journalism?" — which are matters that increasingly require case-specific assessments. More here.


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Can we save them?
Do we have a role and what is it?
Believe it or not, you have a bee to thank for every one in three bites of food you eat. Where would we be without bees? As far as important speicies go, they are at the top of the list. They are critical pollinators: they pollinate 70 of the 100 crop species that feed 90% of the world. Honey bees are responsible for $30 billion a year in crops.
What's killing the honey bees? The main source is the use of excessive pesticides in crops. The intense use of pesticides, known as neonicotinoids (a relatively new class of insecticides that affect the central nervous system of insects, resulting in paralysis and death) has had a major role in the bees' decline. When bees are exposed to neonicotinoids, they go into a shock and forget their way home. (Sort of like the insect version of Alzheimer's).
Another killer of the honey bee is a parasite known as Varrao mites (also known as Varrao destructors). The Varrao can only reproduce in a bee colony. The disease inflicted by these mites can result in bees losing legs or wings, essentially killing them.
How does the decline or possible extinction in honey bees affect us? Without an appropriate amount of bees for pollination, we may lose many or all of the plants that bees pollinate, then many of the animals that eat those plants and on up the food chain. This means a world without bees could struggle to sustain the global human population of 7 billion. Our super markets would have half the amount of fruit and vegetables.
Herbivores, who depend on certain plant species, will be affected first. Their population would decline or go extinct if plants ceased to exist. For example, many cattle used for milk and meat depend on alfalfa and lupins, both of which depend on insect pollination. If the cow's food supply declines, then meat and milk production will decrease. This will seriously affect human diet.
Canola, which is grown to use as both a fuel and cooking oil, depends highly on pollination. It is also used to produce biofuel. If we were to run out of biofuel, we would have to rely on fossil fuels completely, thus putting further pressure on the environment.
Cotton is very reliant on pollination. The disappearance of bees will lead to a huge setback in cotton production, and it will significantly reduce our choices in clothes. (Good luck enduring the heat and humidity while wearing nylon attire).
Fresh water will start drying up as there will be less trees and plants for water retention to occur. With less water and diminishing food, humans could suffer from thirst and starvation.
The tragic irony of this is that by killing bees, we're only hurting ourselves. Human survival depends on the health of the planet and its species, and unless we stand up and pay attention, we will begin to face this fact.
What can you do to help? First of all, put the fly swatter away. We believe that when a bee comes around their goal is to sting us. Not true. They are just scoping the area for plants to pollinate. If you have a yard with available growing areas, plant flowers that are blue, purple or yellow. Clover is a great choice. Bees love clover. If you live in an aparment or somewhere without a garden, a planter box or two can accomplish the same thing.
Bees also love sage, salvia, oregano, lavender, ironweed, yarrow, alfalfa, honeywort, dragonhead, echinacea, buttercup, goldenrod and English thyme. They also need a shallow source of fresh water, like bird bath or a decorative dish that can collect rain water.
Eliminate garden pesticides. Pesticides are bad for humans too. They're worse for bees. If you need something, investigate organic or natural means of pesticide control. People have the idea that organic and natural control doesn't work, but it does. Earth itself proves it. It has been generating and regenerating itself naturally and organically for thousands of years. For more info on natrual and organic ways of controlling unwanted weeds and such in your yard, you can find many tips at OrganicGardenPests.com.
Finally. get the word out to your friends and neighbors about saving the bees. You would be surprised how many don't know the danger these little friends are in.
Now on to earthworms. Yes, they need saving from pesticides too, but that's for another article.

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OAKLAND — A man was in stable condition Tuesday after being shot in East Oakland, police said.
Police did not release the man's name or age, but they did say he appeared to be in his 30s.
The shooting was reported at 8:33 a.m. Tuesday in the 8600 block of Holly Street. Police found the man suffering from a gunshot wound, and he was taken to a hospital.
No motive has been determined yet for the shooting, and no arrests have been made.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
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A man's gotta know his limitations.
-- Clint Eastwood, "Dirty Harry"
A modest woman, dressed out in all her finery, is the most tremendous object
in the whole creation.
-- Goldsmith
A mother takes twenty years to make a man of her boy, and another woman
makes a fool of him in twenty minutes.
-- Frost
A pedestal is as much a prison as any small, confined space.
-- Gloria Steinem
A pretty woman can do anything; an ugly woman must do everything.
A psychiatrist is a fellow who asks you a lot of expensive questions
your wife asks you for nothing.
-- Joey Adams
A pushy romeo asked a gorgeous elevator operator, "Don't all these
stops and starts get you pretty worn out?" "It isn't the stops and starts
that get on my nerves, it's the jerks."
A real gentleman never takes bases unless he really has to.
-- Overheard in an algebra lecture.
A Roman divorced from his wife, being highly blamed by his friends, who
demanded, "Was she not chaste? Was she not fair? Was she not fruitful?"
holding out his shoe, asked them whether it was not new and well made.
Yet, added he, none of you can tell where it pinches me.
-- Plutarch
A Scotsman was strolling across High Street one day wearing his kilt.
As he neared the far curb, he noticed two young blondes in a red convertible
eyeing him and giggling. One of them called out, "Hey, Scotty! What's worn
under the kilt?"
He strolled over to the side of the car and asked, "Ach, lass, are you
SURE you want to know?" Somewhat nervously, the blonde replied yes, she did
really want to know.
The Scotsman leaned closer and confided, "Why, lass, nothing's worn
under the kilt, everything's in perfect workin' order!"


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Last Arrow Ceremony
The staging of Americanization at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.
Trees, Poles, and Progress
The forgotten iconography of wooden poles in the history of U.S. westward expansion.
Salt Lake Indian Heads
Stereotypes of Native Americans in the urban landscape of Utah's capital.
Stanford Indians
The Stanford Indians—the university's old controversial mascot—on Big Game program covers from the mid-twentieth century.
When Utes Visited ZCMI
When Ute Indians went to the ZCMI.


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But there IS more to that post baby belly of yours and when you find out just what it CAN do for you, you'll never frown at it in the mirror again!
Ever taken anti-biotics?
In this day and age of âa pill for every illâ I am sure youâve taken them on more than one occasion.
Hereâs what they DONâT TELL YOU about prescription anti-biotics... They. Play. HAVOC. With. Your. EMOTIONS!
Ever wondered how or why you experience that fluttery feeling of âbutterflies in your tummyâ? Why does your gut instinct tell you what is right or wrong? How is it that your gut is the seat of your intuition?
The gut is the SECOND BRAIN.
There is SO much more to the gut (oesophagus ,stomach, colon, intestines etc) than meets the eye. Science is ONLY NOW discovering this very vital link between mood, well being and the gut.
The gut is equipped with its OWN set of nerves, senses and reflexes and has over 100million neurotransmitters lining the 9 or so metres of organs. This is far more than the spinal cord so when you think of it THAT way, its just common sense that the gut plays a vital and pivotal role in your physical health but also your mental health and state of mind.
Over 95% of the bodyâs serotonin is actually found in the gut - NOT in the brain itself. When treating depression with SSRI anti-depressants, it has been found that the drugs have a direct effect on the gut itself. Irritable Bowel Syndrome as an example, is a common side effect of SSRI drugs & is caused by to much serotonin in the entrails part of the gut.
Studies have shown that babies who were given anti-biotics or absorbed them via their motherâs breast milk had dramatically decreased levels of healthy gut flora. The worrisome part of it is this; after 7 days of exposure to anti-biotics it has been found that the bodyâs negative responses can continue for a period of 2 years AFTER having taken the anti-biotics. Also, once the gut flora has been âkilledâ or healthy bacteria diminished by use of anti-biotics, it does NOT REGROW. The only way to correct the issue is to ingest pro-biotics DAILY, for the rest of your life.
Think about it: How can DEAD PLANT CELLS (fibre) create LIVING BACTERIA from simply being eaten???
In fact, what the HELL does ingesting dead plants have to do with gut bacteria at all? NOTHING! Absolutely nothing!
Its simply suggested as a way of âregulatingâ poos. If your gut bacteria is all but dead you either get VERY constipated or start urinating out your butt hole. So fibre is suggested to resolve the poo issue. But it doesnât resolve the gut issue - in fact it makes it far worse.
Hereâs another interesting thought to consider: Breast milk has zero fibre, yet healthy babies produce abundant amount of poo several times daily, given their size. Why is that I wonder? Could it be because motherâs inherently produce live bacteria via their breastmilk and that is ALL a baby needs for healthy gut function and quality poopage? Hmmm...
So, whatâs all this got to do with suddenly getting happy from NOT taking anti-biotics anymore?
Well, as I say, if youâve EVER taken anti-biotics, EVER in your life (at birth or beyond) then you have destroyed a vast number if not all, of the healthy, live bacteria in your gut that help to regulate just about every digestive & emotion response of the body.
Only ONE prescription, JUST ONE is enough to wipe out the entire live culture population of your gut. Thatâs it! All of it - gone. Never to return. They donât remake themselves from nothing - just like a human being canât remake an arm from nothing, these little critters canât just up & appear out of thin air. Once theyâre dead, theyâre dead.
To tie this all together for you; during fetal development your brain & your gut actually develop from the same clump on embryonic tissue. Got that - the SAME STUFF makes up your brain and gut from its very beginnings.
A healthy *untouched* gut contains over 100million neuro-transmitters that send messages to and from the brain and over 400 different species of living micro-organisms. These micro-organisms help to maintain healthy neuro-transmitters which line the entire gut from start to finish (9metres or more of non-stop message sending neuro-transmitters).
In addition to all that, which really is enough to understand why your gut function = your emotional responses... but WAIT - there IS more; nearly every BRAIN REGULATING CHEMICAL has been found in the gut. Iâm talking nearly ALL your feelgood ones like serotonin (the happiness and well being chemical) dopamine (the pleasure chemical), Norpinepherine (also known as noradrenalin which promotes fight or flight response in the body), benzodiazepine (the pain relief chemical and used for making Valium).
To help make sense of all this (it complex - I know. Trying to explain it easily is NOT easy let me tell you!) let me set out a couple of examples for you...
One example - dreams occur in the BRAIN, right? Well... not entirely.
Our brain and gut are so interconnected that both have natural 90-minute âsleep cycles.â In the brain, slow-wave sleep is interrupted by periods of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep during which dreams occur.
The gut has corresponding 90-minute cycles of slow-wave muscle contractions. But as with the brainâs REM sleep intervals, these cycles are interrupted by corresponding short bursts of rapid muscle movement.
And another example: pain relief comes from the brain... right? Again... not entirely.
The gut is a primary source of a pain relief chemical called benzodiazepine. So your second brain (the gut) produces all by itself, totally naturally, the substance found in many pain relievers, and anti-anxiety drugs like Valium. Why do you think hypnotherapy works when in labour? Youâre tricking the gut into releasing pain relief for you.
Being happy is a âmindsetâ therefore originates in the brain - right? Nope. Wrong again.
Although the serotonin levels of the brain play a role in the emotional stability of a person or their feeling of âwell beingâ, up to 95% of the bodyâs serotonin is actually in the gut. Yet we take anti-depressants with side effects of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation... We try to correct the serotonin imbalance to FEEL better & in doing so upset the place where 95% of the bodyâs serotonin is made & stored. Doesnât make sense, does it?
So, when the your GUT is suffering, namely from killing off the LIVE bacteria that enables it to function at optimal level, then everything else in your body suffers too: those 100million neurotransmitters donât function the way they should (so the majority of your neurotransmitters arenât performing - bound to make you feel shitty with life) your immune system doesnât protect you as well as it used to, your blood doesnât coagulate, your serotonin & other HAPPY chemical levels become imbalanced, your ability to withstand pain reduces, your stools lack moisture, and your colon gets irritable and inflamed... the list quite literally goes on and on.
There is a natural symphony of chemicals in the stomach region that balance our emotions, sleep, pain and energy. Without the right amount of healthy bacteria or LIVE flora in the gut, these chemicals become imbalanced affecting just about every psychological response of the brain.
Hence, anti-biotic use, even just once can play havoc for a lifetime with your emotions.
Once this healthy bacteria is killed off, it does not regenerate. It must be replaced. Ingestion of live bacteria culture products like pro-biotics are a good step in the right direction. I myself have been taking them (1 full teaspoon a day, every day with aloe juice with is soothing to inflamed colon tissue) & in under a week my anxiety symptoms are noticeably decreased. I feel calmer, less irritable - even when Iâve been up all night which for me is a nightmarish situation in the making.
NB: AVOID products like âActiviaâ and other âlive cultureâ injected foodstuffs. More often than not, any live cultures injected into the food stuff are killed off during the heat processing required to make the product safe for consumption. If youâre not sure, put some of a live culture product into a glass, cover with cling wrap & leave somewhere warm (next to heater for example) overnight. The next day the cling wrap should be puffed up from the fermentation process that is evident when cultures are still alive. No puffing? No live cultures. Forget it & get something that WORKS.
On a personal note, I have spent in the vicinity of six figures and nearly two decades on therapies, study, counselling, remedies, medications, courses, retreats and various other means of correcting the emotional imbalance it seemed I was born with.
Now it appears, thanks to the wonderfully holistic approach of my health team, that we have found the reason why... and weâre well on the way to fixing it.
So this post is because of my own research into my own conditions some of which have included chronic depression, anxiety disorders, adrenal fatigue, panic attacks and more.
Hopefully there is some information in this article that will help you too.
Want to know more? Hereâs some GREAT information you can read up on that explains the gut / brain axis or connection very clearly: http://www.pointofreturn.com/gut_health.html
Love and pro-biotics,
The Eco Mum xo xo
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When it comes to buying hardware, there are a number of factors that one has to consider. If you have been working as a constructor for a while, you will be aware of how important little details and features are when it comes to working machines. In my experience, more often than not, the trip to a hardware store for the optimal machine is harrowing and very time consuming. It is for this reason that I have listed a few top aspects that you should look out for while buying an air compressor, in this article.
How To Choose An Air Compressor
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Top Things to Consider While Buying an Air Compressor
There are a number of things that one must consider while investing in an air compressor. These are:
- Tool Requirements: Needless to say, the first step towards making a successful investment is analysing the requirements of the tools you have that need to be powered. What this does is that it narrows the search down immediately and you don't have to waste inordinate amounts of time making last minute decisions. So, for instance, if you are working with heavy duty machines, it is essential that you look for a compressor that works with high-pressure. On the other hand, a simpler task like filling a tyre with gas requires a lower pressure gadget. In most of the cases that I have seen, homework and requirement-analysis is half the battle won!
- Determine the Type of Compressor: Air Compressor Spy offers predominantly two types of compressors. These are the piston type and the portable compressor. The decision to buy one or the other depends entirely on your needs and demands. Two examples of the use of each are:
- The Piston Type: If you need an air compressor for heavy machinery and the like, this is the one that you should go for. There are single and two-stage compressors where the latter is more suited for industrial operations.
- Portable Air Compressor: This type is more suitable for lighter tasks and home application purposes.
- Narrowing Down the Brand and the Model: When all the specifications as per your requirements have been met, it is now time to look at some brands and their models. In the next section, I will give you a short run down on some of the brands that you can go for. In the meanwhile, here are some things that you should keep in mind before settling for any brand. These are:
- Look at the reviews before purchase. Reviews of machines and hardware are rarely off the track and it is a good idea to follow them closely.
- It is important to ask for the warranty card. Many times, showrooms will send you packing without one, so you need to double check that you have one.
- In the case of compressors, while innovation is very good, it is better to opt for the tried and tested hardware. This will guarantee an increase in work productivity and overall satisfaction.
Some Brands that You Can Consider
There are a number of brands that one could go for while buying an air compressor. However, as with everything, there are some that have been proven to work better than the other. These are:
- Ingersoll-Rand: A popular and trustworthy brand, these guys have been producing air compressors that work wonders. From the overall efficiency to its commercial-grade performance, this heavy-pressure compressor is a dream-come-true for industrial constructors.
- DEWALT: Another known name in the world of compressors, the DEWALT has shown a marked consistency through the years. They are perfect for household applications and most of the compressors by this company are remarkably quiet and efficient.
- Industrial Air Contractor: Another favourite among the industrialists, these folks have been producing targeted heavy-pressure compressors for a while now. Most of their models- like the CTA5090412- are equipped with a Honda motor that allows for consistent high-performance.
When it comes to investing in air compressors, the one thing that should be kept in mind is that there is nothing worth more of a priority than requirements. While there is no one brand that I would recommend, the ones that have been outlined in this article have been known to show maximum efficiency. All in all, a detailed study of the model you are intending to buy for your purposes is sure to guarantee satisfaction and work productivity.


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A lot of us enjoy those types of games in which we can just create our own experience by designing everything from scratch. Minecraft had a great success in providing us with such a thing, and now with Landmark we have the opportunity to take things to the next level.
Now in closed beta, Landmark is offering us countless possibilities to claim and design your own place according to your own imagination. The game world is persistent which means that once you claim a piece of land it will be yours as long as you pay the daily upkeep.
Landmark Review
There isn't any story in Landmark, as the game has been created as a building tool for the upcoming Everquest Next title. It was even called Everquest Next Landmark until the closed beta period.
Once you start Landmark you will have the opportunity to create your own character. I have to say that the character creation process is a little scarce, as you can't modify that many things in regards to the way your character looks. It's good enough for the normal MMO player, but if you want in-depth character customization you won't find that here, as you can change only the face, skin tone, hair as well as hair/eye color.
You can choose to play on one of the multiple servers and the interesting thing here is that even if you are playing on a certain world, you can go to the central point on the map and teleport to other worlds on the spot. Not that many MMOs come with such a feature, and in the case of Landmark this does a lot of good because you can manage your claims a lot easier, even if you spread them on multiple servers.
Once you are logged in a certain world, you can start exploring it. It's recommended though that before you do that you get some items from the Portal Spire. Here you can find the Outfitter Table, Alchemist station and some other tables that can provide you with some of the items you need in your exploration. It's also important to equip yourself with a weapon.
Yes, even if Landmark was designed as a building game at first, now you can engage in PVP. The weapons can be acquired from the Stone Forge free of charge, which is really nice. In order to craft most of the items available in the Spire area you will need lots of materials that can be gotten through mining.
However, you can't go far into the world of Landmark without claiming your own section of land. The whole claiming mechanic is cleverly designed because you need to craft a claim flag in the Spire and then place it anywhere you see fit in the game world. However, the interesting thing here is that you can also claim adjacent pieces of land and create massive buildings according to your own will. You can build anything you want in your own claimed area, but for that you need lots of materials. Yes, a lot of them.
I found the mining section of Landmark to be one of the fun things to do in the game. There are lots of materials scattered all throughout the land and trying to get the ones you need is really important. Once you claim an area you can use the gathered materials to craft your own tables, which diminishes the amount of traveling you need to do.
Moreover, you have a wide range of biomes in Landmark, most of them included within the same map, so it's really fun to explore all regions. You can explore deserts, forests and some maps even have areas covered with snow which in my eyes expands the experience and makes it much more complete.
Gameplay-wise, Landmark is very engaging, because you always feel the need to explore more in order to find areas that might contain the items you need. There are lots of material types to be acquired, from copper to ore, wood, precious minerals, plants, gold and so on.
I found the inventory system to be really good, as you are restricted to a certain weight so you can't carry anything you find. You can easily delete the items you don't want which immediately makes room in your inventory. Additionally, browsing through the materials you gathered is very easy.
Combat, specifically PVP has been added recently to the game and it really shines. For the moment you can engage in 3 types of PVP matches, which can be either team deathmatch (which are by far the most fun), zone control or the simple deathmatch. For the moment there are only 3 weapon types which you can get for free from the Spire, and these are the sword, bow or wand. All of these are basic and most probably will be replaced with better weapons, but they are fun to use in combat, although it does take some time to get accustomed to the shooting mechanics which are variable for each item. All three have a basic attack which you can start with the left click and a power attack accessible with the right click. I have no doubt that the combat mechanics will improve in the future, especially since the developers want to add PVE as well as improve the PVP.
Graphically, Landmark isn't the prettiest MMO you are going to play, but the voxel graphics do provide a stunning place to visit. The various landscapes provide you with lots of opportunities, and all of them are carefully designed. The animations in the game are very good, despite the title being in beta. Jumping, sliding or climbing is very nice to perform and visually impressive. Characters are also quite detailed, which I really like, and overall the game does look great from a visual standpoint.
Music in Landmark is really cute, as it is mainly comprised of background songs that do provide a soothing g atmosphere. Aside from that and the sounds made by weapons/pickaxes you can't really hear that much in the game. This is not a problem though, because most that play Landmark want a relaxing building experience, and they are definitely getting it here.
As you can see, Landmark is quite an impressive game with tons of potential. The title certainly came a long way from its alpha phase and now, with the addition of PVP, death, combat mode UI, proximity mines and some other interesting stuff the title is shaping up to become a very appealing title. Yes, it might have a very long way to go, but on the other hand the title is more than playable even in this phase. We like the fact that you can choose to be a part of the PVP experience or ignore it totally, it's up to you. This basically means that you can create your own experience and play the game at your own pace, which is literally what people do want from a building MMO.
In the end, the game does come with its fair share of problems, such as frequent crashes (it crashed literally every 30 minutes in my gameplay sessions), some missing textures and a camera that just goes wild especially when you are mining. Despite that, I found the whole Landmark experience to be enjoyable and quite rewarding. You can build anything you want, how you want it, without any restrictions. Yes, you do need to gather a huge amount of resources and engage in exploration, but in the end this is what makes the game experience worthwhile. I had a lot of fun playing the game and I certainly recommend it to anyone that wants a great MMO where building is the key factor.
Rating: 7.5/10
About the author: The review above was written by Don.
Editor's Note: Below is the review of the alpha version. It was revised on September 10, 2014 based on some feedback.
Everquest Next: Landmark Review (Alpha Version)
By Christopher Steele
Everquest Next is an ambitious project that seeks to revolutionize the way MMORPGs are played. Offering the players a completely destructible world, EQN: Landmark is an open world Sandbox MMORPG. Everything you could imagine is 3D in this game, even the map! Landmark allows you to be able to help the dev team create the buildings and towns that will be in the EQNext game itself.
Very customizable game + Anything can be built or destroyed + Deep ground layer to mine or dig down with + 3D map makes things easy to see heights + Many resources to choose from when building + multiple design tools + can climb almost every landmark + several ways to create or exterminate with other players + May interior design options with over 2500 items to place indoors
+ Amazing coastal claim lots with plenty of room to grow and enjoy the coast + An exciting future is planned for the game
Low Player Base – Limited build locations per island – land can be ripped apart around claims leaving a mess for about 5 days – Some worlds lag more than others
Upon character creation you have a few options to customize you character with. There are a few different options for face/hair and body choices.
There are several outfits that you can craft and buy from others or NPC's as well as some you start with as you progress some into the gameworld. Founders start with 1-3 outfits depending on which founder pack they own.
Build Anything
In Landmark you can build anything you can imagine! With a set of state of the art tools, you have unprecedented controls over your creations. There's a massive collection of materials, each with their own unique look, with realistic physics meaning how you build will influence what you build.
From tents to skyscrapers and realistic landmarks, such as the Eifel Tower or Coliseums of Rome, you can build anything you can imagine. After the project of yours is finished in the block format, it will become voxel based and smooth out making it look very realistic in design.
Landmark offers a massive world with many islands that are planned to be automatically generated as content is demanded by the player base. You can explore anywhere you desire, even other player's claims if they allow it. You can also lay claim to your own section of land using the claim flags that you get as you progress.
As you explore, you'll gather many materials that can be used to create crafting stations and much more. See what other players have built, or even help them build, and you can even build an empire with your friends.
Claims will eventually have the option to expand and create even bigger projects with unique appearances even preset buildings purchased from other players. This will give players a massive zone to build on and earn real cash by selling their projects to other players using the Player Studio.
Make your Mark
Landmark is your chance to help build a game in all literacy of the phrase. You can build alone or in groups to create your own Landmarks such as pyramids or even massive statues of yourself.
Join massive construction contests and your creations could last forever. The best buildings players create will become permanent fixtures in the EverQuest Next world. Landmark is definitely for the creative crowd!
Collect and Conquer
From the rarest resources, objects, gear, and secrets, all scattered across the worlds of Landmark, can you find everything? With a unique collection system, worry not about the amount of weight you're carrying. The materials have no weight and you can collect 99,999 of almost every raw material.
Objects can be used to change the look of the rooms you make inside buildings. Adding rugs or furniture help create a realistic feel to the home of your dreams. Perhaps you'd rather just make a never-ending winding staircase instead.
Player Studio
One of the most unique features of Landmark is that you can actually buy other players' work if you choose to instead of building your own. Players can also earn real cash by selling their projects and claims to other players at will. The only thing you need to succeed is creativity and designing skills! All buildings and claims can be blueprinted and sold, or bought, by or from other players using the Player Studio offered by SOE.
EverQuest Next
Landmark is a separate game but is used in the creation of the EverQuest Next game. As time progresses and more creative players help design the game world's structures the EQN project grows closer to playable status, Landmark is the building game for EQN and offers a variety of playstyles from PvP to humble builder, and in the future PvE content will exist as well.
EQN Landmark is a great way to show off your skills in arctitecture, or how badly you can destroy the world around other players by mining it so it's impassible. Eventually the landscape does return to normal if there's no claim on it, so someone's dirty work isn't permanent.
There is a great amount of customization and resources to create your own unique look that no other player can match unless you sell the blueprint. While in Landmark I felt like I was playing in an abandoned world, as the player base is spread out during this stage of development.
The locations and game world itself is very beautiful and you can even change servers at any time you decide without losing your claim on other servers or having to remake your character. This is currently the only way to travel between the island worlds. However, there was word about them eventually trying to connect them into a massive world during the early stage of Alpha, but nothing has been said on this since.


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Reprinted with permissionThe Six Biggest Pitfalls in B-to-B Branding by Dan Morrison I s branding applicable in a business-to-business environment? After all, businesses use a rational decisionmaking process in buying based on quality, features/functionality and price. Yet, a common view holds that branding is a touchy, feely consumer thing based on emotional associations fueling buying decisions. In fact, it's absolutely applicable, for good branding is not about stirring people into irrational buying decisions. It's about communicating the benefits and value a business, service or product provides to customers. Unfortunately, b-to-b branding is stilt in its nascent stages, and too many continue to regard it as a consumer marketing toot or deal with it only superficially. In considering branding, the b-to-b organization should be analyzing the following questions: • How does brand strategy support our business strategy? • What is our aspirational brand identity and what do we need to get there? • What value proposition is most valuable to our customers? • How do we align our organization to make the brand and value proposition a reality? Asking, answering and acting on such questions will help ensure brand initiatives will reap results. And it will help the organization avoid the six biggest pitfalls in b-to-b branding: Pitfall No. 1: Branding is Only a Consumer Products Thing. Not true. IBM successfully tapped into the power of branding by focusing on the value it provided customers and simplifying the buying experience for customers. IBM created "eServers" when it real- to understand IBM's server offerings. Additionalty, the new brand was clearly linked to its eSolutions brand of IT consulting, creating stronger cross-selting opportunities. The rebranding effort had a price tag of $75 million, but played a rote in the stunning success of the underlying strategy. In 2000, IBM became No. 1 in worldwide server revenue, outpacing Sun Microsystems by a 32% margin. It also bypassed Hewlett-Packard for the first time in UNIX server market share in the fourth quarter of 2000. Pitfall No.2: Branding is Simply a Name and Logo. A name and logo are recognizable elements of a brand and come to mind when most people think of brand. But they are not "the brand." Changing the name and redesigning a logo have no value if they are done without an underlying purpose. A brand encompasses all the associations, perceptions and experiences an interested person has with a company at every touch point - from its sales organization to its bitting department. Ingersoll-Rand recently renamed and rebranded itself as "IR" as part of a larger brand strategy designed to leverage the IR master brand across all of its divisions - Climate Control, Industrial ized that its alpha numeric productnaming convention confused customers and it was wasting millions of marketing dollars on very similar products. By streamlining its powerful corporate computer offerings and rebrandingthem under the new "eServers" brand, customers were more easily able Productivity, Infrastructure and Security and Safety. The idea: to signal that IR is no longer just a heavy-duty toot manufacturer, but a diversified company comprised of industrial brands. Each group under the corporate umbrella retains a powerful brand(s) to focus on specific industry needs; the IR brand leverages the parent's long heritage of financial stability and renowned product quality. The change came after years of brand acquisitions resulting in a whole that was less than the sum of its parts. The company didn't change its logo because it was unattractive or wordy, but to signal a strategic business change to being a company of powerful brands in strategically focused industries. Pitfall No. 3: Only Products are Branded. Many b-to-b companies face the problem that IR grappled with: Trying to be all things to all people, and therefore nothing to anyone. Brands are powerful assets, but can be under-utilized and even damaging if not supported by an underlying strategy and resources. Tyco International has become one of the most powerful b-to-b brands, but the Tyco name is rarely used as a customer-facing brand. Its strategists realized that branding medical products, fire alarms and security systems, pipesand valves and chips and fiber optics under one name would not only send conflicting messages, but present no value proposition. Tyco knows that its corporate brand is not the same as the company and product brands that it owns and manages. It is in the management of those brands upon which Tyco has built its corporate brand. By separating its corporate and product brands, Tyco has been able to market itself as a growing company of powerful brands in profitable businesses, versus struggling fruitlessly to find a common association across its businesses. The lesson? Brand strategy must be consistent, yet the corporate brand need not be everything to everybody. Often, the only audience for the corporate brand is the employees and investors. Pitfall No. 4: Brands Take Care of Themselves. If a brand is an asset, then it must be treated like one - receiving investment, management and maintenance. A brand is affected by internal and external forces requiring reactions and changes. But this only occurs if the organization clearly understands the brand and how to manage it. Pitfall No. 5: Branding Decisions are Based on Purely Internal Perspectives. Many organizations mistakenly base their branding strategies around their internal image of their brands. The problem is that the internal view can often be quite different than the customer's. By gaining customer input, they will better determine their current brand image, and also discover what they need to do to make it more relevant. ITT, manufacturer of engineered products from spaceborne navigation systems to shock absorbers, has spent millions on a branding campaign. Its name is plastered across business journals to Sunday morning television news. Should it have been sending its branding message to the general public? In fact, ITT had an identity problem that might not have been effectively uncovered if it had only taken an internet perspective. Many - particularly those in the investment community - still associated the ITT brand not only with its engineered products, but with financial services and resort hotels - all of which were interests divested in the mid-1990s. They were unclear on what ITT is, and what it wanted to be. The corporation realized that it was internally clear on its brand identity, but it needed to clarify it by communicating a clear message to the Street. Pitfall No. 6: Branding is Only an Externally Focused Marketing Endeavor. Branding efforts are often doomed to failure because no one took the time to explain the effect of brand on the entire business organization. Failure to realize the internal implications and develop internal brand building programs causes confusion, and, ultimately, failure for lack of support. An effective brand strategy requires internal communications and training on what the brand represents, where the company is going with its brand and what needs to be done to get there. As part of its eServer rebranding, for example, IBM realigned its sales and support forces as part of a more integrated approach that focused on selling and supporting a full line of products, not just one server brand. Too often, branding is seen as solely a marketing effort - which creates problems when messages and promises are communicated to customers but the rest of the organization is not prepared to deliver on them. Branding affects all areas of the company and should be regarded as an overarching management strategy. Forward-thinking organizations must keep in mind that it doesn't matter if they're targeting a business customer or a consumer: The customer owns the brand, and the company can only work to shape the perceptions of what it represents. This is why developing a brand strategy requires managing the brand as an asset, with the requisite investment, care and nurturing over time. Doing so will require they tread carefully around the most common branding pitfalls. Daniel P. Morrison is a Senior Associate specializing in b2b branding strategies for Prophet, a strategic professional services firm. Visit them at www. .prophet. com.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say optical devices so small millions of them can fit on a computer chip could bring faster, more powerful information processing.
Researchers at Purdue University said they've developed a "passive optical diode" made from two tiny silicon rings measuring 10 microns in diameter, or about one-tenth the width of a human hair.
Unlike other optical diodes, it does not require external assistance to transmit signals, they said.
The diodes exhibit "non-reciprocal transmission," meaning the device transmits signals in only one direction, making it capable of information processing, Minghao Qi, professor of electrical and computer engineering, said.
"This one-way transmission is the most fundamental part of a logic circuit, so our diodes open the door to optical information processing," Qi said.
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She served as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA), continues to serve as a board member of CCSA Advocates, CharterSAFE, and the Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs (ASCIP). She was also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Nikkei Senior Gardens, an assisted living community in the San Fernando Valley where her mother lived from 2009 until her passing in 2012, and was the founder and Chair of the Board of the Oya Koko Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation created to support fund raising efforts for Nikkei Senior Gardens.
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Japan has a unique concept of science that doesn't seem to be accepted in the Western world. Both the esteemed academic journal Nature and the International Court of Justice have essentially handed down rulings over the past year that question the standards of research in Japan.
As far as the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seems to be concerned, science requires that you kill the subject of your study and then sell the meat for consumption — especially when talking about whales. This doesn't bode well for any plans to measure the general fitness of the country's youth and, perhaps more worringly, one hopes the Institute of Cetacean Research doesn't start studying the country's aging population.
It's also worth noting that scientific truth seems to depend on how bad you want it to be true. The last two scientific papers that allegedly reported the discovery of an easy way to make stem cells were retracted by Nature, the academic journal that published them. The papers were found to be full of errors.
The research had been done at the government-backed Riken. The lead scientist, Haruko Obokata, became a major celebrity, until problems with the research started coming to light.
Obokata says she will prove the methodology is real even though independent scientists have not been able to reproduce the work described in her articles. The inability of scientists to replicate the results calls into question the veracity of any of the claims she has made.
The incident has also raised questions over the rigor of scientific research in general in Japan.
Similarly, the International Court of Justice ruled in March that the country's whaling expeditions in the Antarctic lacked scientific vigor and was not scientific research. In other words, to study the whale population and its health by killing whales and then selling the meat isn't scientific research. The court ruled it was akin to commercial whaling disguised as whale research.
At first Japan seemed to accept the decision as it didn't inflict too much damage on its overall catch figures. Indeed, the Antarctic whale catch represents only 20 percent of the country's total annual whale take.
But then, as always, Abe couldn't resist a chance to harpoon himself in the foot. Last month, he told a parliamentary committee he wanted to resume commercial whaling "so we may obtain scientific information indispensable to the management of whale resources" — which you have to admit is new tactic. It's like saying, "Up until now our research whaling was actually commercial whaling but we can do commercial whaling and make it more scientific."
The Japan Whaling Association recognizes that nonlethal research can provide some data but claims whales have to be killed in order to really understand what's happening with them. "A large range of information is needed for the management and conservation of whales, such as population, age structure, growth rates, age of maturity, reproductive rates, feeding, nutrition and levels of contaminants," it says on its website. "This type of important information cannot be obtained through small DNA samples or analysis of organochlorine, but only through lethal research."
Lethal Research. It sounds like a movie that will be opening this Halloween. The same institute also concluded that whales eat up to 500 tons of fish a year — that's five times the amount we humans eat.
The ultimate conclusion is simple: The whales are eating all of our fish. If we don't kill whales, we will have no blue fin tuna, no sushi and we will all starve to death. I'm sure the whales are probably responsible for the eel shortage as well. And damn those whales that sneak into freshwater rivers and devour our unagi!
The main problem with whale research — funded mostly with taxpayer dollars — is that the data is dubious. There are no third parties overseeing the experiments, nor has much of it been subject to peer review or been published in scientific journals. I have a feeling that if it were published, it would end up being retracted only a few months later.
Japanese officials have suggested making the whale hunts "more scientific" to satisfy the International Court of Justice. Isn't that pretty much the equivalent of putting a giant altimeter in the cars at Disney's "Tower of Terror" ride and renaming it "Tower of Altitude and Terror Study"?
Every year the amount of whale consumption in the country declines, while the stockpile of whale meat now is close to 5,000 tons. Considering the declining demand and abundance of supply, why does Japan still spend millions of dollars sustaining this industry?
The whale research that would be of most interest to me is an investigative piece into which politicians are getting donations from the whaling industry, the relationship between retiring Ministry of Fisheries bureaucrats and the industry, and a full account of who gets government subsidies for research. While we're at it, perhaps the government could ask its citizens if they wish to pay taxes to sustain the whale industry? (We live in a democracy, allegedly).
The Institute of Cetacean Research, supported by Japan, has written several papers on the "health benefits" of balenine (midazole dipeptides) found abundantly in whale meat that are supposed to cure fatigue. That's part of Japan's scientific research and a mascot has even been created to represent this incredible substance. If it's valid research, perhaps they should submit it to Nature magazine? I'm sure it would stand up to peer review.
As an omnivore, I can't say I'm opposed to eating whales. Endangered animals should obviously not be eaten, but I am opposed to breaking international law in the name of science.
And just maybe, given enough time, the government will once again redeem its stature in the science world by finding an easy way to make stem cells. Perhaps even from whales?
But only after they have been killed and eaten.
You just have to believe.
Dark Side of the Rising Sun is a monthly column that takes a behind-the-scenes look at news in Japan.


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Based on long range weather forecasts, it looks like we may be spared another freeze, so most folks are moving ahead with landscape cleanup. Large piles of brown debris are lining roadways, and folks are already spreading fertilizer to give lawns a kick.
Lawns are greening up, which is way ahead of last year. Winter kill was not as severe this year, but there is some spotty damage.
Our lawns were stressed last year going into the winter, due to extreme drought or problems such as chinch bugs. Landscapes without an irrigation system or with an inefficient one were the most vulnerable. Lawns that are under stress or weak going into the winter are always the ones most susceptible to winter kill.
If your lawn falls into this category, try to determine why this is occurring and fix it during the upcoming growing season.
Replant damaged areas
For lawn areas that are obviously dead, go ahead and prepare the area for planting. If there are existing weeds, apply a systemic herbicide like Glyphosate. It doesn't help to spray the soil with these products; it only works on weeds that have leaves. To allow the herbicide to move through the plants, leave weeds in place for several weeks (refer to herbicide label). Then rake out dead material and prepare the soil.
If you have a sandy soil and are installing muck-based sod, add some organic material to your existing soil. Sod is grown on sand (versus muck), which tends to perform better in our area but is sometimes difficult to find. Work to loosen soil while mixing in organic material and then rake smooth.
Fill in dead areas with sod or plugs. If you install plugs now, they will probably not spread out until soil temperatures are consistently warmer.
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For new turf, water several times a day for six to 10 minutes for the first week. The root system is shallow, so all you are doing is keeping the lawn from wilting. If it is cloudy or there is rain, reduce the amount of irrigation.
After a week or so, the grass should start rooting into the existing soil, so gradually increase the run time and decrease the frequency of watering.
Choose the right fertilizer
Now is the time to fertilize your lawn if it is actively growing. To get your lawn off to a good start, select a quality fertilizer.
Find a fertilizer where the first and third number on the bag is equal or near equal and the middle number is 2 or less. Examples include 15-0-15, 18-2-18, etc. This represents the percentage of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium based on a 100-pound bag.
A 100-pound bag of 15-2-15 fertilizer contains 15 pounds of nitrogen, 2 pounds of phosphoric acid and 15 pounds of potash. The remaining 68 pounds are made up of other elements (oxygen, calcium, etc.), conditioners and fillers. Actual numbers are not important; it's the ratio that determines if it is acceptable.
Next, look at the nitrogen source. Find a fertilizer that has 30 percent or more of the nitrogen in a controlled release (water insoluble) form. IBDU is a good source of slow release nitrogen to use in the spring in drier, cooler weather.
To calculate the percentage of slow-release nitrogen in a fertilizer, take the number listed for slow release, divide by the first number on the fertilizer bag and multiply by 100. For example, if a 15-0-15 has 7 percent water insoluble nitrogen, divide 7 by 15 and multiply by 100 to get 46.67 percent.
Then look at secondary plant nutrients. Calcium, magnesium and sulfur are required less frequently and in smaller quantities.
Others, commonly called "micronutrients," are necessary but in very small amounts and include manganese, zinc, molybdenum, boron, iron, copper and sulfur. For lawns, iron and manganese are beneficial, especially in soils with a pH over 6.5.
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The fertilizer bag will state how many square feet can be covered based on the analysis.
How often to fertilize
Know what type of lawn is in your landscape. The number of pounds nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year in Northeast Florida based on lawn type are as follows: 2 to 3 for Bahia grass, 3 to 5 for Bermuda grass, 1 to 2 for centipede grass, 2 to 4 for St. Augustine grass and 3 to 5 for zoysia grass.
Notice there is a range. Lower amounts of nitrogen are for low-maintenance lawns vs. larger amounts are for a higher-maintenance lawns.
For lawns that require 2 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year, the most critical application times are March to early April (at the beginning of the growing season) and September (going into the winter). Depending on the lawn type and other variables, additional fertilizer applications may be needed. For centipede lawns, don't over fertilize if you want to keep a healthy turf.
Application tips
• Do not apply fertilizer prior to a heavy rain. Much of the fertilizer will be lost due to runoff or leaching if a heavy rain occurs within eight to 12 hours of a quick release urea application.
• Lightly water in fertilizer with 1/4 inch of water to prevent nitrogen loss and burning the grass.
• Do not apply fertilizer within 10 feet of a body of water unless using a spreader with a deflector shield. If using a deflector shield, stay 3 feet away from water.
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|a telltale shot from the Nordisk extras.
Roger Ebert famously accused this film of being anti-American, as it's Trier's first film set here and the characters get pretty unlikable, but I find it very in keeping with the kinds of stories he regularly tells set everywhere else; and I the fact that he took it so personally really got in the way of appreciating what he was seeing. In fact, frankly, I think his review's rather silly. I know the anti-American reputation spread a lot further than that one review, but I'd really encourage my fellow countrymen not to let that reactionary stance put you off seeing this film for yourself.
looking it up on dvdcompare just now, it seems the UK disc came up quite short, too. Even the 2010 re-release comes up just as light. So Brits, you're going to have to import, too, I'm afraid.
|2004 Lions Gate DVD on top; 2003 Nordisk DVD beneath.
|2004 Lions Gate DVD on top; 2003 Nordisk DVD beneath.
Both discs offer 5.1 mixes, but the Nordisk also has a 2.0 stereo track, and it has a French 5.1 mix besides. The US disc has English and Spanish subs, while Nordisk has English, French and Danish subs. To be clear, though, the film and almost all the extras on both discs are spoken in English. And the non-English bits in the extras are subtitled, so it's 100% English friendly. Don't let the foreign packaging put you off.
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As you may have noticed, different ELD providers offer different features and capabilities to assist trucking companies with fleet management.
The current competition in the industry has allowed such providers as Gorilla Safety unveil innovative and highly beneficial ELD and fleet management solutions.
Though relatively new in the industry, this ELD provider offers one of the best cloud-based ELD and fleet management solutions in the industry. As a matter of fact, Gorilla Safety is a preferred fleet management and ELD solution for thousands of drivers and fleet managers.
Like many other truck or CDL drivers, you probably are wondering what makes this product so special. Throughout this review, you will learn the various features and aspects that make the Gorilla Safety ELD superior to some of its competitors.
Table of Contents
- 1 Gorilla Safety ELD Review – Company History
- 2 Benefits Associated with Gorilla Safety ELD
- 3 Gorilla Safety ELD Cons
- 4 Main Features and Capabilities of Gorilla Safety ELD
- 5 Our Final Review
Gorilla Safety ELD Review – Company History
This cloud-based fleet management and ELD solution is offered by Gorilla Safety—a renowned provider of proprietary, patent and innovative safety and fleet management automation software.
In its functioning, this product offers owners, drivers and fleet managers much more than just ELD mandate compliance.
With Gorilla Safety electronic logging device in your fleet, you will be able to control operational costs, enhance productivity, improve SAFER scores, optimize efficiencies, and reduce insurance premiums, increase profits and enhance safety in your fleet.
The ELD solution by this provider is mainly offered in 3 main components; ELD device, Android and iOS mobile Application and a web-based dashboard.
Together, these components offer an array of features that are specifically designed to integrate all aspects of efficiency and safety management in your fleet into a single platform.
Some of the key functionalities of this ELD solution include:
- Electronically recording hours of service (HOS)
- Implementing closed-loop inspections
- Using real-time reporting to manage accidents
- Tracking fleet assets using GPS
- Keeping track of vehicle maintenance and fuel use
- Developing and storing critical documents
- ELD Mandate compliance
- Sharing of relevant data among the granted and permissible users
- Reducing the cost of insurance claims
Benefits Associated with Gorilla Safety ELD
While all the ELD devices are primarily designed for FMCSA mandate compliance, each of the products available today offers a unique set of benefits.
As one of the best electronic logging devices in the industry, Gorilla Safety ELD offers a vast array of benefits for truck drivers, owners, fleet managers and dispatchers alike.
Some of the benefits offered by this fleet management and ELD mandate compliance solution include:
1. Durability
One of the things you will love about this product is the sturdy construction of the ELD hardware. This product is designed to withstand different duress conditions and still deliver exceptional durability.
With regards to construction, Gorilla Safety ELDs are compact and highly portable too.
These units are specifically built to withstand all adversities associated with trucking. As a proof of quality, these ELDs are backed by a manufacturer warranty. In this regard, you are guaranteed that any substandard ELD units will be replaced by the manufacturer.
2. Affordability/Pricing
Despite being of the highest quality possible, ELD devices by this provider are known to be cost-effective and affordable. As compared to ELD solutions of the same quality, you will find Gorilla Safety ELDs to be relatively cheaper to buy and maintain.
To get the installation equipment for the ELD, you are required to pay $175 upfront. Additionally, you need to pay a monthly fee of between $24 and $30, based on the premium service ELD features you would like to get.
If you considered the risk management, ELD compliance and fleet management tools and features offered by this solution, you will discover that it is worth every penny.
3. Time Saving
Manually tracking your hours of service logs can be a daunting and time consuming task. As you are aware, transporters are often pressed for time. Since you have to operate based on fixed schedules, you will discover that late deliveries tend to impact negatively on your business.
For instance, late deliveries may lead to loss of clients, poor fleet reputation among clients and even fines. To save drivers and fleet managers time, this ELD solution automates some of the important tasks and offers complementary services.
This allows them to focus on other important tasks and aspects of the business. in the long run, this will end up improving performance in your business as well as client satisfaction.
4. Enhanced Ease of Use
Another thing many truck drivers, owners and fleet managers love about these ELDs is that they are easy to use. For instance, the ELD App and Web platform by this provider are relatively easy to understand and use for both drivers and fleet managers.
Additionally, you will also find the ELD system easy to install and navigate. The installation of this product does not require any technical expertise.
5. Reliable Risk Management
Any driver or fleet manager who is currently using Gorilla Safety ELD will tell you that it is much more than an electronic logging device. One of the aspects that set Gorilla Safety apart from its competitors is the fact that it also offers risk management services to its clients.
Some of the risk management services you can get from this ELD provider include accident investigation and document management. Such services are aimed at keeping your employees and the entire fleet safe.
Gorilla Safety ELD Cons
Just like the other popular ELD products, the Gorilla Safety ELD has its fair share of downsides. Some of the cons associated with this product include:
- Lacks basic, yet important capabilities and features, such as engine fault codes
Main Features and Capabilities of Gorilla Safety ELD
What sets this ELD solution apart from its competition is actually its unique set of features and capabilities.
As you will learn below, this ELD is packed with a wide range of innovative and relevant tools and features. Below we will review some features you will definitely love about this product.
1. Risk Management Services
This is arguably one of the best things about Gorilla Safety ELD devices. Currently, the provider is one of the best risk management service providers in the industry.
As such, the risk management services offered by this ELD device are not only innovative, but are also beneficial for the various players in the trucking industry.
Discussed below are some of the main risk management services you will get from your Gorilla Safety ELD device.
Driver Training
The skills and competence of your drivers will impact in the safety of vehicles in your fleet. In this regard, Gorilla Safety has a department that focuses on training truck drivers to adhere to the relevant laws and regulations as well as master American roads.
With this program, trainees get an array of complementary services, such as documentation, licensing as well as employment opportunities.
Accident Investigations
Whenever an accident occurs involving a truck on American roads, the blame is often laid on the truck driver—even when he or she is not wrong. Following an accident involving a client's vehicle, Gorilla Safety sends a team of investigators to ascertain the actual cause of the accident.
This investigation has been known to help truck drivers and owners with insurance and legal paperwork following an accident.
CSA Scores
The FMCSA uses a Compliance, Safety and Accountability (CSA) score to ascertain the risk level of any driver or vehicle. Drivers and vehicles that have a poor CSA score are categorized as high-risk drivers or vehicles. Such a vehicle or driver is likely to have a stream of professional and legal problems.
A poor CSA score will also cause your fleet to be frowned upon by insurers. To avoid such problems, Gorilla Safety implements several measures to ensure that vehicles and drivers in your fleet maintain a good CSA score.
For instance, the ELD provider offers drivers educative materials on how to comply with various safety regulations on the road. Additionally, the company trains drivers to preserve the highest standards possible; hence avoid petty issues on the road.
Maintenance and Repair Programs
Whether transporting light or heavier loads, you trucks are prone to mechanical problems. Since all mechanical breakdowns on the vehicles cost money to repair, they are considered to be liabilities for the business.
To avoid time wastage and costly repairs on your vehicles, it is advisable to have a dedicated maintenance team in your fleet. In this regard, Gorilla Safety has a dedicated team of technicians and mechanics who are instantly deployed whenever a client's vehicle breaks down.
2. Document Management
Paperwork is a cumbersome, yet important part of many businesses today, including transportation. What if you had an ELD that made your paperwork easier? Yes, that is exactly what the Gorilla Safe does for you.
In this regard, the Document Management feature of this device breaks your paperwork into 4 categories; driver qualification files, truck files, patent pending ELD supporting documents and company files.
Additionally, the feature offers a simple, yet effective means of transferring various documents between the management and the truck driver. You may also use the feature to obtain digital signatures on various documents in the fleet.
3. Mobile Documents for ELD
This feature is offered on the Mobile App by the provider to complement the document management feature on the ELD device. In its functioning, the mobile document for ELD feature allows the driver to keep up with the necessary paperwork.
The app gives you a rather consolidated space, within which you can easily document dispatch documents, communication records and delivery receipts, among other types of documents. With this feature at your disposal, you will be able to negate the hustle associated with paperwork and focus on driving instead.
The feature also allows you to adhere to deadlines to the convenience of the business.
4. eDVIR & Mechanic Inspections
Come to think of it, many of the maintenance inspection violations are avoidable with due diligence.
However, you will not be able to fix what you do not know or cannot see, right? To help you avoid such inconveniences, the Gorilla Safety Mobile App features eDVIR and mechanic inspections capabilities.
With this feature, you can now evaluate the overall fitness of your vehicle. Additionally, this feature allows you to maintain a record of mechanical problems that may emerge in the truck. The App will keep both the driver and owner or fleet manager aware of the truck's fitness at all times.
This allows the responsible persons to fix any vehicle problems in time. This way, both the driver and the vehicle can avoid unnecessary fines and tickets as well as the time wastage associated with such inconveniences.
5. Comprehensive GPS Tracking
Fleet management features and capabilities are other aspects that make this product unique. In this regard, the ELD provider keeps an accurate track of the client's vehicles using eDVIR and mechanic inspections.
This technology is normally used to collect important and relevant data, including number of inspection stops, amount spent by each vehicle on the read, and speed.
With such data, you can easily streamline the various aspects of your business. Over the years, this feature has been proven to help owners avoid unnecessary wastage of time and other resources in their businesses.
6. Web Access Portal
With access to the Gorilla Safety Web Portal, you can attest that fleet management has never been simpler. Dedicated to fleet management, this portal is equipped with important databases for document storage and retrieval.
With this portal, the fleet manager can view and keep track of the vital documents, exchange important documents and digital signatures with the drivers in the fleet in real time.
However, this portal is not able to allocate unlogged driving to specific drivers.
7. Alerts
In order to remain compliant, there are several things you need to keep track of in the fleet. For instance, you need to keep track of the maintenance schedules as well as inspection. Without the right organization measures in place, this is going to be a problem. This is why this ELD is equipped with the Alerts feature.
With this feature, you are only required to schedule the various tasks and assign them deadlines. The feature will notify you if the various tasks are not accomplished in a timely manner. In this regard, you will get notifications of impending violations on your phone or computer from the various trucks in your fleet.
Our Final Review
As you have learned, it is the unique set of features and beneficial capabilities that make this ELD solution unique. Although the device features a plain and compact design, it is equipped with a wide range of beneficial features and capabilities.
The various features offered by the Gorilla Safety ELD are meant for enhanced functionality, comfort and convenience. As compared to similarly priced ELD solutions, Gorilla Safety offers the best value for your money.


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