#gps tracker in canada

[vehicle-gps-trackers]

GPS Tracking Devices for Vehicles - Buy Now

Get ahead with GPS Tracking Devices for Vehicles from GPS Canada Track. Our devices offer precise GPS location tracking, ensuring real-time monitoring of your fleet's movements. With cutting-edge technology, track your vehicles seamlessly, enhancing efficiency and security. Gain insights into routes, speed, and idle time, optimizing operations and reducing costs. Our GPS solutions guarantee reliability and accuracy, empowering you to stay in control. Trust GPS Canada Track for top-notch devices that effortlessly track GPS signals, providing comprehensive vehicle tracking solutions. Maximize productivity and safety with our innovative GPS tracking technology.

[canadaelectronics]

Garmin Forerunner 745 GPS Running Watch

Explore the Garmin Forerunner 745 GPS Running Watch in vibrant Magma Red. This advanced smartwatch is designed for runners and fitness enthusiasts, featuring built-in GPS, heart rate monitoring, and various sports apps to track your performance. With a lightweight design and customizable watch faces, the Forerunner 745 offers up to 7 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 16 hours in GPS mode. Stay connected with smart notifications and enjoy music storage for a seamless workout experience. Perfect for those looking to enhance their training and achieve their fitness goals!

Buy online Garmin Forerunner 745 GPS Running Watch Magma Red 010 02445 62, SEA in Canada.

[gpscanadatrack01]

How Vehicle GPS Tracking Canada Can Reduce Carbon Emissions in Cities?

In the bustling urban landscapes of Canada, where traffic congestion and environmental concerns are growing challenges, vehicle GPS tracking Canada technology emerges as a powerful ally in the fight against carbon emissions. The adoption of GPS tracking systems in vehicles across cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal offers more than just efficient navigation; it presents an opportunity to reduce transportation's carbon footprint significantly. GPS Canada Track offers solutions that play a pivotal role in reshaping how vehicles operate in urban centers by optimizing routes, minimizing idle time, and promoting eco-friendly driving practices. 

Reducing Carbon Emissions through Vehicle GPS Tracking: A Sustainable Solution

GPS tracking technology is revolutionizing urban mobility in Canada, offering more than just efficient navigation; it presents a promising avenue to combat the pressing issue of carbon emissions. With cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal grappling with traffic congestion and environmental concerns, the adoption of GPS tracking systems has emerged as a game-changer. Here's how vehicle GPS tracking Canada can significantly reduce carbon emissions in cities.

Optimizing Routes for Efficiency:

GPS tracking systems analyze real-time traffic data to optimize routes, reducing unnecessary fuel consumption caused by idling in traffic or taking inefficient paths. By guiding drivers through the most time-efficient routes, vehicles burn less fuel, thereby lowering carbon emissions.

Minimizing Idle Time:

One of the significant contributors to carbon emissions is vehicle idling. vehicle GPS tracking Canada technology monitors engine activity, allowing fleet managers to identify and address excessive idling promptly. By minimizing idle time, vehicles burn less fuel, leading to substantial reductions in carbon emissions, especially in densely populated urban areas.

Promoting Eco-Friendly Driving Practices:

GPS tracker Canada systems monitor driving behaviors such as harsh acceleration, sudden braking, and speeding. Fleet managers can provide feedback and training to drivers based on this data, encouraging eco-friendly driving habits. By promoting smoother driving patterns, vehicles consume less fuel, thus decreasing their carbon footprint.

Fleet Optimization and Maintenance:

GPS tracking enables efficient fleet management by ensuring that vehicles are used optimally. By preventing unauthorized vehicle usage and optimizing maintenance schedules, the technology helps maintain vehicles in peak condition. Well-maintained vehicles operate more efficiently, consuming less fuel and emitting fewer pollutants.

Encouraging Public Transport and Carpooling:

GPS tracking data can be integrated into public transportation systems, allowing real-time updates for commuters. By providing accurate arrival times and route information, public transport becomes a more attractive option, reducing the number of private vehicles on the road. Additionally, GPS tracker Canada can facilitate carpooling initiatives, further reducing the overall number of vehicles on city streets.

Data-Driven Policy Making:

GPS tracker Canada systems generate valuable data on traffic patterns and vehicle usage. City planners and policymakers can utilize this data to make informed decisions, such as implementing car-free zones, optimizing traffic signal timings, and developing cycling infrastructure. Data-driven policies can lead to more sustainable urban transportation systems, thereby reducing carbon emissions.

Enhancing Urban Sustainability with GPS Trackers

Smart Traffic Management:

GPS trackers offer real-time insights into traffic flow and congestion patterns. City traffic management systems can utilize this data to optimize traffic signals, reroute vehicles away from congested areas, and reduce overall traffic snarls. Smoother traffic flow results in reduced idling time and, subsequently, lower carbon emissions.

Eco-Friendly Routing for All Vehicles:

Beyond fleets, GPS trackers can be integrated into everyday vehicles, guiding drivers on eco-friendly routes. By suggesting paths that minimize fuel consumption and reduce idling, individual carbon footprints decrease. Encouraging private car owners to adopt trackers can collectively lead to a substantial reduction in emissions.

Monitoring Commercial Fleets:

GPS trackers provide detailed information on commercial vehicles' performance. Fleet operators can monitor fuel efficiency, driver behavior, and maintenance schedules. By ensuring optimal performance, these trackers help commercial vehicles operate at peak efficiency, minimizing emissions per delivery or service.

Optimizing Last-Mile Deliveries:

With the rise of e-commerce, last-mile deliveries have surged, contributing significantly to carbon emissions. GPS trackers aid in optimizing delivery routes, enabling efficient parcel distribution. Reduced delivery times and fuel-efficient routes lead to diminished emissions, making urban logistics more sustainable.

Bolstering Public Awareness:

Publicly accessible GPS tracker Canada data can be used to create awareness campaigns. By showcasing real-time reductions in traffic congestion and emissions, citizens are encouraged to opt for eco-friendly transportation alternatives. This heightened awareness can lead to a collective mindset shift towards greener commuting choices.

Conclusion:

Vehicle GPS tracking Canada offers a multifaceted approach to mitigating carbon emissions in cities. By optimizing routes, minimizing idle time, promoting eco-friendly driving practices, optimizing fleets, encouraging public transport usage, and facilitating data-driven policy-making, GPS Canada Track offers a sustainable solution to the challenges posed by urban transportation. As cities continue to grow and face escalating environmental concerns, the integration of GPS tracking technology into vehicles represents a tangible step toward a greener future. To know more, call now at tel:18559634222.

[merrybloomwrites]

Build You a Boat (1D x Reader)

Summary: A crazy idea leads to the most wonderful adventure for you and your five bandmates. While none of you had ever dreamed of canoeing the boundary waters, you end up having taken a trip you'll never forget.

Word Count: 1.5K

AN: Back in October I was brainstorming some lighthearted 1D story ideas and for some reason this one stuck with me. Just some fun escapism and adventure!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

“Whatcha watching?” Liam asks, hovering over the back of the couch you’re sitting on. 

“YouTube,” you reply, your focus still on the video.

“That’s nonspecific,” Zayn adds from the other end of the couch.

Finally realizing that people are talking to you, you pause the video and say, “Sorry, it’s this couple that makes travel vlogs. They’re canoeing the boundary waters between the United States and Canada.”

“That’s a thing?” Liam questions.

“Apparently. I didn’t know until they published this video. It’s kind of cool. It’s like, a bunch of little lakes and you have to carry the canoe from one lake to the next and then they camp each night,” you explain.

“How long does it take?” Zayn asks next.

“I think about a week.”

“Sounds like fun,” Liam says.

“Seriously?” Zayn questions. “A week of sleeping in a tent at night and basically exercising all day sounds fun to you?”

“It does!” Liam replies.

“I think it seems pretty cool. I’d do it,” you say.

“What are we doing?” Niall asks as he, Louis, and Harry enter the green room. 

“Canoeing the boundary waters,” you reply.

“No we’re not,” Zayn argues.

“What are the boundary waters?” Harry asks.

Instead of explaining again you decide to play the video on the TV in the room so that everyone can see what you’re talking about.

As the video wraps up Harry says, “I would do that.”

Shockingly, everyone agrees and somehow the six of you start talking about how fun of a challenge it would be, and how much you would enjoy escaping into nature where there’s no phone service or internet. 

“Always fun to dream,” Liam says.

“Dream? No, we are making this happen,” you state.

“Y/N, don’t be crazy. We could never, not with our schedules,” Niall says.

“Plus management would never let us do something that dangerous,” Louis adds.

“‘Specially not Harry,” Zayn says.

“Why me?” Harry asks, confused.

“Cause you’re clumsy. You’d manage to fall over while sitting in the canoe.”

“Heyy. Rude.” Harry’s pout tells you he’s not truly offended, since Zayn is probably correct.

But even with all of these valid concerns, you can’t give up on this idea.

“Let me deal with management. I’ll get us on this trip,” you state definitively.

“Best wishes to you there,” Niall quips.

You know none of them are confident that you can make it happen, and they’re very surprised when a week later you tell them the news. “It’s set. We are officially canoeing the boundary waters this fall.”

Your announcement is met with five pairs of eyes staring at you incredulously.

“Seriously?” Liam asks.

“Seriously.”

“How did you get management to agree?” Louis questions.

“I have my ways.”

“That sounds concerningly dirty,” Zayn states.

“Oh, god no. Nothing like that! I just told them we needed a break to spend quality time together in nature before we all burnt out and quit.”

“Kept it light and breezy then, huh?” Louis jokes. 

“They wanted some security to go with us but they decided that we could go with just us six as long as we have those fancy GPS tracker things,” you add.

“We’re going to need so many supplies,” Niall says.

“I was thinking of reaching out to those vloggers who did it, see if they can maybe send a list,” you explain. 

“It looks like a big physical challenge,” Harry says. “Should we be doing any training for it?”

“We all work out like, every day. We’re in good shape. Maybe just do the rowing machine every now and then.” 

The boys are all still quiet, like they’re absorbing this information. Finally you say, “Guys! There’s plenty of time to get ready. Now’s the time to get excited! Six days, on the water, enjoying nature with no one able to bother us.”

“You’re right,” Liam agrees. “Honestly, I can’t wait.”

The other four all start to get excited as well, and by the time you’re called away for soundcheck, everyone is counting down the days until this adventure.

And even though that countdown starts at quite a large number, making the trip seem ages away, suddenly it seems, you’re flying to Minnesota. 

Those youtubers who inspired this whole idea had been more than helpful when you’d reached out to them. Not only were they willing to give advice, they offered to set everything up for you. When you arrive, everything you need is there waiting for your group.

A local ranger gives you guys the rundown of the route and lists any other information you might need. 

And then, finally, it’s time to get on the water. 

Harry is your canoe buddy for the week, and he holds the boat as you get in. Once you’re all situated, you begin paddling.

It takes a little bit of time to get the hang of rowing, but soon enough, you’re gliding along the water. Niall and Liam often take the lead, as Liam is the master of the map. Zayn and Louis tend to drift behind and then gain a burst of energy to catch up. 

Since it’s a series of small lakes, there are times where you reach land and have to carry, or portage, the canoe on a trail to the next lake. While the other pairs take turns, Harry always carries your canoe, not wanting you to have to lift it. He’s just being a gentleman, but you know you could totally pull it off.

In late afternoon you reach the campsite and begin to set everything up. You have different tent buddies, wanting to switch it up so no one is spending too much time with one specific person. You’ve all learned that can be a recipe for sibling-like bickering to begin. 

You’re sharing a tent with Niall, while Liam and Zayn are together and Harry and Louis take the third. Once everything is set up you make dinner over a camp stove. The evening ends with watching the sun set over the water, and you take in this moment of peace, so happy to be doing this adventure with the boys.

The next couple of days pass similarly. You’re blessed with good weather, and currents that seem to flow with you, rather than against. 

The nights do get chilly, and even with the layers you brought, you’re still cold. Luckily Niall gets cold too and has no problem when you insert yourself in his personal space to steal body heat.

Your other big problem is the bugs. Mosquitos to be exact. They’ve always loved you, and there seems to be an abundance of them here. Add on that any bug bite you get swells up into a welt, you basically look like you have a nasty case of chickenpox. No amount of bug spray deters them, and no amount of calamine lotion can completely take away the itch. 

But not even that can ruin this experience.

On the last full day you finally convince Harry to let you do one of the portages. He guides you through the proper way to lift the canoe, and all the boys shout encouragements as you do the hike. 

When you drop the boat back in the water at the end of the portage, the others cheer and congratulate you. It seems silly, since they’ve been doing the same thing for days, but it really uplifts you the way they celebrate your success.

That night, you all stay up late talking, even though you’re exhausted from the last few days. It was so difficult, physically and mentally. But you’re all so glad you did it. There isn’t much of the trip left, and by lunchtime tomorrow you’ll be turning in your canoes.

You’re sad that it’s ending, but there’s a sense of satisfaction that you were able to do it, and more importantly, the six of you did it as a team. You know you’re not the only one who’s been inspired by this, and there will definitely be multiple One Direction songs about the time out on the water.

None of you want to go to bed, knowing this will all be over the next day and you have to reenter society. But Liam eventually makes everyone call it a night when you practically fall asleep against his shoulder. 

On the final morning you all paddle just a bit slower, savoring every last minute of the quiet waters.

You’ve all mostly refrained from taking pictures, wanting to live in the moment, but you make the others join you for a selfie, needing this time together captured so you’ll have the memory forever. 

After turning in all of your rental equipment you head to the airport, needing to fly right back to London. The six of you sleep the entire way, exhausted from days of exertion.

When your friends and families ask how it was, all of you tell them how great the experience was. They want details, but it’s not something you can really put into words. 

It’s just something that the six of you will always share, and you’re so grateful the boys were on board with your crazy plan.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AN: Thanks for reading! If you have any 1D requests let me know!

[fatehbaz]

Big week for news about “mountain lions wandering back into historic habitat where they were once persecuted to extinction” in February 2023.

---

Central Texas:

Headline and screenshots from: Priscilla Aguirre. “Potential mountain lion sighting in San Antonio area raises awareness.” My San Antonio. 14 February 2023.

Excerpt from this article: Officials at the San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department are asking others and the surrounding areas to be cautious about potential mountain lions in Central Texas. Officials said the message comes after the department received a call about a potential sighting of a mountain lion at Upper Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos on Sunday, February 12. [...] In Central Texas, it’s extremely rare to see a mountain lion in person, according to a report from the San Antonio Express-News. [...] Only one mountain lion has been confirmed in Bexar County in the past decade, on November 24, 2013, according to TPWD. [End of excerpt.]

---

Great Plains and Nebraska:

Headline and screenshot from: Damon Bennett. “Nebraska mountain lion now looking for a name after 700-mile journey.” Lincoln Journal-Star. 16 February 2023.

Excerpt from this article: A Nebraska mountain lion that found itself in a sanctuary in Indiana after a 700-mile journey through four states is now looking for one last souvenir: a name. Back in the fall, the big cat made its way from the scenic Niobrara River valley all the way to suburban Springfield, Illinois, according to the GPS tracker that Nebraska Game and Parks had tagged it with a year prior. "A lot of people were watching him," said [the director of an “exotic feline rescue center”] in Center Point, Indiana, where the mountain lion has been since October. When the lion overstayed its welcome near Springfield, it was sedated by federal wildlife officials, who offered to return it to Nebraska. Nebraska declined.’ [...] "I'm incredibly impressed with this animal; he crossed both the Missouri and Mississippi rivers [...]." [End of excerpt.]

---

Ozarks and Missouri:

Headline and screenshot from: Julia Wilson. “Mountain lions in Missouri? We’re seeing more than usual this winter.” Columbia Missourian. 16 February 2023.

Excerpt from this article: Footage from a trail camera taken Jan. 3 confirmed that a roaming mountain lion made a rare appearance in northern Boone County. Since then, the Missouri Department of Conservation documented three additional sightings around the state last month — one in Callaway County, another in Montgomery County and a third that was hit by a vehicle south of St. Louis.  Reports of mountain lions, also known as cougars, pumas and panthers, have increased over the past decade in the state. Between 2013 and 2022, a total of 65 were counted around Missouri. Compare that to the years between 1994 and 2006, when only 12 were spotted. [...] The animals may come from an established colony in the Black Hills, cross Nebraska and wander into Missouri, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Missouri’s extensive forest coverage, which includes 35% of state acreage, then becomes an ideal destination for the animals. Mountain lions have roamed Missouri since pre-settlement times. Their range crosses the western hemisphere from Canada to southern Chile. [...] Although they are seen across the state, over half of all sightings have been documented within 40 miles of Mark Twain National Forest in southeast Missouri. [...] Trophy hunting by early colonists wiped out most of the population east of the Mississippi River. [...] Except for the recent encounter in Franklin County where a lion was hit by a vehicle, the last documented human contact occurred in December 2021 during another vehicle collision. [End of excerpt.]

---

For reference:

[littlestarlost]

Yellowjackets is a show about trauma. I don't know what else to tell you.

Alright, blood hive, here we go again.

We're about halfway through season 2 at this point, and I remain more convinced than ever that a large portion of the viewing public is not fundamentally listening to what the wilderness the showrunners are trying to say. If you're looking for a singular capital-R Reason for everything we see in the show, you're looking at the wrong stuff. So here are some more thoughts.

(Spoilers for all of Yellowjackets up to S2E5, "Two Truths and a Lie")

One: Yellowjackets is a show about trauma and its relationship to magical thinking.

I get another grey hair every time I see someone trying to puzzle out just what is in the woods.

There's nothing in the woods, y'all. Nothing. Until I'm proven wrong by the show itself, this is the hill I will stubbornly die on. But show has been EXTREMELY consistent this whole time in its ambiguity, and in my opinion anyone using the red string and thumbtacks approach to Yellowjackets is being played for a fool. It doesn’t matter if there’s actually an entity in the woods (there isn’t), or if Lottie actually has powers (she doesn’t); what matters is that the survivors are clinging to any answers they can grasp in a situation full of unknowns, and so are we. Part of what’s so devastating about their plight is that there’s no real reason for any of it. This is the basis for literally every religion humans have ever had; we’ve been grasping at ritual and magical thinking for millennia. We are observing the growth of that dependence and ritual right now, in the second season. We are also seeing the consequences of that situation in the future. We are seeing how the power of thought can provide both comfort and further trauma.

I suspect that we will never learn the meaning behind the mysterious symbol. I've seen theories that it's a witch's mark, or even that it's a miner's signal and that all the weird stuff happening to the Yellowjackets is the result of mercury poisoning because they're inadvertently on top of an old mine. That's a nice theory, but I don't think it's correct, and I also don't think it should be revealed anyway. It doesn't ultimately matter what the symbol meant to the dead guy or his cabin; what matters is what the symbol represents for the Yellowjackets themselves.

Two: Yellowjackets is a show about trauma and the way it twists the unknown.

I am fascinated but frustrated by the apparent age split with fans. It seems to me that there's a pretty good-sized gap between the older fans of the show, who would have been kids/teenagers in the 90s (including me), and the gen Z viewers, the latter of which seem unable to really really understand just how wild the wilderness is. The generational split here is with those who remember how VCRs work because we had them and those who have never needed to know. It's a split between we who went through our primary school years without access to Wikipedia and those who have had the wealth of human knowledge in their pockets since they were children.

I’ve watched people do all sorts of questioning and speculating, and it almost always traces back to whether or not you understand how the world worked before smartphones, AKA most of human history. Let me answer some of those questions right now off the top of my head:

How could the Yellowjackets not be found for 19 months?

People used to just fucking vanish, fam. We did not have GPS, we did not have trackers, we barely had battery-powered walkmen. People vanished all the time, and were never ever seen again. Sometimes they did it on purpose, and a lot of the time they disappeared by accident or malice, and a lot of times they died. 1996 doesn't seem that long ago in terms of technology, but it is. People still go missing to this day, even with all our tech tracking us everywhere. Canada is fucking huge and a lot of it is mostly wilderness. Here's a photo I found from Statistics Canada with the population density of Ontario; the black areas represent places where there's basically goddamn nothing but wilderness.

2. How was there no road to the Cabin Guy's Cabin? How did he get there? How did he get supplies there?

He had a plane, and also, once again: people used to disappear all the time. In his case, he seems to have done it on purpose.

3. How could Shauna possibly deliver a child in those conditions? How could the baby be getting the nutrients it needs?

People did this successfully for tens of thousands of years, you guys. You're literally reading this post because our ancestors successfully birthed children in the middle of fucking nowhere with zero medical aid or support.

4. How could Lottie know about the bear or the starlings or or or...?

Easy: she doesn't. Not entirely, anyway. She's an empathetic person who's really good at dealing with the emotions of other people and has a sense of spirituality that appears brave and confident, and people in dire situations with a lot of chaos will depend on that with their lives.

And speaking of Lottie...

Three: Yellowjackets is a show about trauma and how it forces you to transform.

At the end of last season I believed that we were going to get a Lottie Villain Era, just like everyone else. I do not believe that now.

Everything we have seen of Lottie shows a girl who was subjected to medical abuse and/or neglect from a very very young age. Regardless of her actual powers or lack thereof, she was placed on medication by her parents and didn't come off of it until she was in a super traumatizing situation in the wilderness. During this most recent season, we have seen both Teenage and Adult Lottie struggle with her role as a spiritual leader and advisor; she's good at it, but it drains her. It isn't something she's doing out of a desire for power or control: it's something she's doing as a trauma response. That trauma response is helping others, so she keeps doing it, but it's still a trauma response. Trauma transforms you into somebody new, over and over again. The scars you bear become your armor, and then your mask, and then it's hard to know where you end and the trauma begins.

Taissa, too, is transformed by trauma. Her other self is a trauma response, similar to alters in a DID system. It comes to the front when Taissa can't deal, and it's both helpful and harmful. I'm willing to bet a lot of her college years were spent sleepwalking, as the Other One dealt with exams and soccer games and law school. Any one of us with dissociative trauma responses can speak to the way that dissociation can be a savior and an abuser in the same breath.

Four: Yellowjackets is a show about trauma and how it compounds on itself.

This most recent episode showed Natalie coming to a realization about the last time she saw Travis, and she says the words we've heard in the season trailers: there was something in the woods, something they brought back with them. Or maybe it was in them the whole time.

In my previous essay I talked about how each Yellowjacket arrived in the woods with her own traumas strapped to her back. In my mind, that's what Natalie is talking about. There is no entity in the woods to blame for all of this, no ghost or witch who can be credited with the trauma the girls experienced and inflicted. There is only the trauma itself, in all its many shapes and sizes, in all the ways it fills in the gaps and makes shadows dance by firelight and drives us to the very brink of madness, holding us back by a fraying tether.

Yellowjackets is a show about trauma. The show's theme song rings out every episode: No return, no return, no reason. There is no return to the way things were. There is no return that can erase what you've been through. There is no reason for all of this, except for the one that's been very explicitly outlined via themes and story and dialogue and flashbacks and framing.

Yellowjackets is a show about trauma. It's the only answer we have, and I suspect--and hope--that it's the only answer we're ever going to get.

[thepastisalreadywritten]

It’s not easy to swim 175 km (109 mi.) when you’re starving to death. It’s not easy either to try to survive when you’re shedding body weight at a rate of 1 kg (2.2 lbs.) a day.

And it might be hardest — or at least most tragic — of all if you’re a nursing mom and your calorie intake has dropped so low that you can no longer produce the milk you need to care for your young.

As a new paper in Nature Communications reveals, all of those challenges and more are facing the world’s polar bears, thanks to vanishing sea ice in our warming world, denying the animals a platform that they need to hunt for seals.

If the trend isn’t reversed soon, the estimated 26,000 polar bears in the wild could start to lose their hold on survival before the middle of this century.

The researchers were less interested in establishing the fact of the bears’ food plight; scientists are already aware of that problem.

What they were more focused on learning was both how gravely the nutritional loss is affecting the animals’ health and the alternative food sources they’re scrounging for on land.

To do their work, the scientists followed 20 different polar bears in Manitoba, Canada, from 2019 to 2022, fitting them with GPS trackers and video collars and periodically tranquilizing them and analyzing their blood, body mass, daily energy expenditure — basically a measure of calories coming in versus calories going out — and more.

“The polar bears in Hudson Bay [Canada] are probably at the edge of the range at which they can survive right now,” says Anthony Pagano, a research biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey and the lead author of the paper.

“Most of the modeling work suggests that around 2050, they are going to be on land and away from their primary habitat [on the ice].”

The contraction in range of the Hudson Bay community is likely to be reflected in the ranges of the 18 other polar bear subpopulations scattered throughout the Arctic as well.

Across the arc of the study, the data Pagano and his colleagues gathered was troubling.

Weight loss varied from bear to bear, with the daily loss of 1 kg representing just an average.

Some of the subject animals dropped up to 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs) every 24 hours.

That may not seem like much when an adult male polar bear can tip the scales at 550 kg (1,200 lbs) and a female at 320 kg (700 lbs), but it can add up fast.

And with less available to eat, the hungry bears have to travel farther and farther distances to find their next meal.

The individual that swam 175 km — a young female — set the record among the bears studied, but another, older female also covered 120 km (75 mi).

The endurance swims in search of food are energy-intensive and often fruitless for the bears.

They are efficient hunters when they’ve got the purchase of ice beneath them, Pagano and his colleagues explain, but they are clumsy when they are going after seals and trying to swim at the same time.

That leaves them scavenging on land for foods they would not ordinarily eat — and getting little payoff for their efforts.

“Polar bears are feeding on ducks and geese — catching them when they’re flightless and molting — as well as on their eggs,” Pagano says.

Other foods on the desperate bears’ menus included berries and other vegetation, bones, antlers and, in one case, a beluga whale carcass.

None of that fare is as calorie-rich as a steady diet of live, blubber-packed seals.

Some of the bears vigorously sought out these alternative sources of nutrition; others opted for a different strategy: resting and conserving the energy contained in their body mass.

The latter approach costs stored calories, but so does the former, as all of the plodding and searching burns through energy too.

“The amount of body tissue they were burning to try and find those terrestrial foods was basically the same as what they’d get from eating those terrestrial foods,” Pagano says. “So there’s no actual benefit.”

The researchers were surprised to find that the bears were going through not just fat stores to compensate for the poor rations but lean muscle tissue too.

Pagano is not certain why their metabolisms would adopt that strategy, but he has some ideas.

“There's some thought that burning lean body mass might be more energetically efficient in some respects relative to burning body fats,” he says.

“Also, conserving their body fat might provide them better thermal regulation once the winter and the ice return.”

That seasonal freeze-over is shorter than it used to be — though not by a lot.

In the 1980s, polar bears were on land for about 110 days out of the year, with no need to eat terrestrial foods since the fat deposits they’d accumulate thanks to wintertime seal-hunting was enough to carry them the rest of the year.

Now they're off the ice for 130 days on average.

It’s a measure of the nutritional knife’s-edge on which the bears operate that just 20 days can make the difference between whether they live and thrive or starve and die.

The individuals most likely to perish when food supplies are poor are young adults — due to their less-developed hunting skills — and cubs, whose principal source of nutrition, their mother’s milk, can vanish in lean times.

“If females are fasting for extended periods, they will actually stop lactating,” says Pagano.

Full-grown bears are by no means immune to danger, however.

The authors cite earlier research predicting that the adult male population could decrease by 24% if the ice-free summer season increases to 180 days.

This is especially so given the enormous energy intake — about 22,500 calories per day — that the big males need to maintain their body weight.

Polar bears aren’t the only species menaced by these findings. Humans are in harm’s way too.

The more time bears spend off the ice and on land, the greater the likelihood they will wander into cities and towns in search of something to eat — and residents could easily be hurt or attacked if they get in the way of the hungry animals.

People might also even be seen as sources of prey.

“When polar bears are on land, they act like other bears and become omnivores,” says Pagano. “It does raise the potential for human-bear interactions.”

🆘🐻‍❄️🥺

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

Tomorrow (November 16) I'll be in Stratford, Ontario, appearing onstage with Vass Bednar as part of the CBC IDEAS Festival. I'm also doing an afternoon session for middle-schoolers at the Stratford Public Library.

#20yrsago Owner Override: a proposal to fix Trusted Computing https://www.linuxjournal.com/article/7055

#10yrsago Rob Ford stripped of powers https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/city-hall/rob-ford-councillors-strip-mayor-of-certain-powers/article_c531a981-ab9a-5818-abef-83dc0ba6cf89.html

#5yrsago Gilded Age watch: America’s firefighting is turning into a two-tier system, with private services for the 1% https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/11/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-history-private-firefighting/575887/

#5yrsago One year later: kids smart-watches are still a privacy and security dumpster fire https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/consumer-advice-kids-gps-tracker-watch-security/

#5yrsago Mark Zuckerberg to the governments of Canada, UK, Australia, Ireland and Argentina: “Go fuck yourselves” https://www.cnet.com/news/politics/mark-zuckerberg-not-able-to-attend-disinformation-hearing-despite-growing-call/

#5yrsago Companies keep losing your data because it doesn’t cost them anything https://www.vice.com/en/article/bje8na/massive-data-leaks-keep-happening-because-big-companies-can-afford-to-lose-your-data

#5yrsago If you’re an American of European descent, your stupid cousins have probably put you in vast commercial genomic databases https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aau4832

#5yrsago Competitive book-sorting event pits New York library workers against Washington State’s https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/competitive-library-book-sorting

#5yrsago The EU can #fixcopyright, but they’re not https://dontwreckthe.net

#5yrsago Here’s the secret details of 200 cities’ license-plate tracking programs https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/11/eff-and-muckrock-release-records-and-data-200-law-enforcement-agencies-automated

#5yrsago Generative adversarial network produces a “universal fingerprint” that will unlock many smartphones https://arxiv.org/abs/1705.07386

#1yrago Tracers in the Dark: Andy Greenberg's gripping true crime tale of cryptocurrency forensics https://pluralistic.net/2022/11/15/public-immutable-crimes/#andy-greenberg

[global-research-report]

GPS Market Dynamics: Key Drivers, Restraints, and Growth Opportunities

The global positioning systems market size is expected to reach USD 311.82 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 16.1% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Burgeoning popularity of location-based services such as online food delivery and e-hailing services are projected to create significant demand for GPS-enabled devices over the forecast period. Furthermore, increasing use of GPS devices for navigation purposes in military aircraft and navy ships is poised to propel the market.

Global positioning systems are satellite-based navigation systems that provide real-time location of objects. GPS is widely used in a variety of civil applications, including road transportation, shipping, rail transportation, heavy vehicle guidance, surveying and mapping, social activities, and financial services. GPS transmitters use data to provide exact location of the object. Moreover, a GPS can work in any weather condition that makes it more versatile and reliable.

Among all application segments, the location-based services and road segments are expected to be significant revenue contributors in the global market during the forecast period owing to increasing deployment of GPS technology in smartphones, tablets, networking devices, IoT devices, and connected vehicles. Rising adoption of smartphones and growing consumer inclination towards digital services such as online retailing, cab services, and food at door steps are likely to spur the growth of the market during the forecast period.

In addition, increasing investments by large market players in developing countries such as China, India and Indonesia are expected to boost overall adoption through partnership with local suppliers. This will help the Asia Pacific market to gain traction over the coming years. However, lack of network infrastructure and lack of awareness of GPS technology among large population are estimated to hinder the growth of the market over the forecast period. 

Global Positioning Systems Market Report Highlights

North America accounted for the largest market share in 2022 followed by Europe, owing to a large number of smartphone users, high demand for GPS devices for connected fleets, and presence of key market players

The Asia Pacific GPS market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period on account of increasing per capita expenditure, growing economy, and high adoption of smartphones

The location-based services application segment accounted for over 42.9% of the global GPS market in 2022 owing to a surge in the demand for GPS devices for navigation and travel, retail and real estate searches, geo-social networking, and mobile marketing and advertising purposes

Prominent market players are focusing on undertaking mergers and acquisitions with system integrators to increase their overall revenue share. Additionally, key players are continually  investing in development of new products to gain a higher market share and increase their overall profitability

Military expenditure by governments of countries such as the U.S., Russia, China, India, and Saudi Arabia is projected to rise significantly, thus fueling the growth of the global GPS market over the forecast period.

Global Positioning Systems Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global positioning systems market based on deployment, application, and region:

Global Positioning Systems Deployment Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

Standalone tracker

Portable Navigation Devices

Automotive Telematics Systems

Consumer Devices

Others

Global Positioning Systems Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

Road

Aviation

Marine

Location Based Services

Surveying & Mapping

Others

Global Positioning Systems Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

UK

Germany

France

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Australia

South Korea

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Middle East and Africa

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Saudi Arabia

South Africa

Key Players Global Positioning Systems Market

Hexagon AB

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Broadcom

Trimble Inc.

MiTAC Holdings Corp.

TomTom International BV

Collins Aerospace

Texas Instruments Incorporated

Garmin Ltd.

Order a free sample PDF of the Positioning Systems Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

[thelonesomediaries]

Doll news:

The first image is of a doll from the recent lot of parts dolls I got that were shipped to me in a trash bag. 😂 This doll didn’t have arms so I attached some from other projects. The biggest issue being that the fingers on each hand are gnawed off or mangled. It’s okay. She’ll just wear gloves. The face paint around her mouth was gone and so I painted some teeth back in her mouth but still need to paint her lips. Her wig is cut. However, I love her as is. I can’t help it, the busted down dolls are my favorite!

Second image is of my Lindsey doll that I found last fall at a thrift store for like $13? Her hair was in such incredible condition that I decided to keep her and fix her up. I remember wanting Lindsey so bad when she first came out. Naturally I broke her neck string though so she’s without her head for the time being. Also, her shirt and skirt were the second and third items I ever purchased from eBay on 9/26/2006 for $8.99 EACH. Imagine paying only $9 for her outfit pieces now. (PS the first thing I ever bought was the movie Rushmore)

Non-doll news:

Third image is my GPS tracking device. He’s a Ty Beanie Kid that I put a tracker in. He goes with me almost everywhere. He was also found thrifting. I do a lot of remote hiking and adventuring so I like to have a backup to my phone for getting help if needed. Tags likes him too. His name is Specs.

Work is tough right now. We’ve been down a guy since just before Christmas who was in a car accident (he’s ok) and this is a busy time of year for us. I personally oversee inquires from all of Canada and Mexico about the parts and services my company makes. Some of it in house in our engineering lab and some we get in from our parent company overseas. I also process virtually ALL requests in the USA for parts to be shipped to field engineers doing demos for potential customers. That’s inventory management!

I’m gunning to be in the very top percentage of fans for a specific artist on Spotify because my friend scoffed at me and said it wasn’t possible. Gotta prove her wrong just because now. On the other hand I’m not cheating. I’m listening to full songs and enjoying it.

As we maybe sorta get closer to having GTA VI but also maybe not because Rockstar… I’ve been sorting out my dinosaur of a pc. I built it in 2016 and it’s never been upgraded since. It struggles to run GTA V and modded Stardew. I’m going to build a new one from scratch. Side note: nothing and I cannot stress NOTHING enough here, brings out the DEMON in someone faster than games like GTA 🥴 I was fuming the other day after I kept getting Franklin killed in a mission and was shouting the unholiest of obscenities at the game. Additionally, if you didn’t choose option C after Union Depository, we can never be friends. Not sorry. Rockstar also confirms options A and B are NOT canon endings so if you still chose those you’re not only a psycho but also just plain wrong.

Been busy writing and doodling too. My friends say I should write comedy or a comic or a novel but I don’t know if I’m cut out for it. It’s intimidating to just throw your stuff out there.

Until next time!

[researchyblog]

Livestock Monitoring Market Size, Trends, and Growth Forecast to 2025

Market Overview

The livestock monitoring market is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing adoption of smart farming technologies, rising concerns about animal health and productivity, and the need for real-time monitoring solutions. Livestock monitoring systems use advanced technologies such as IoT (Internet of Things), AI (Artificial Intelligence), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), sensors, and GPS tracking to optimize livestock management.

These systems help farmers track the health, location, behavior, and productivity of animals, improving efficiency, reducing losses, and ensuring food safety. The market is expanding due to increasing demand for automated monitoring solutions, precision livestock farming, and sustainable dairy and meat production.

Get free sample copy @ https://www.statsandresearch.com/request-sample/26406-global-livestock-monitoring-market

Market Insights

Market Growth Drivers

Rising Demand for Precision Livestock Farming: Farmers are increasingly adopting IoT and AI-based monitoring solutions to improve livestock management.

Increasing Concern for Animal Health & Welfare: Real-time health monitoring helps detect diseases early, reducing mortality rates and veterinary costs.

Growing Dairy and Meat Industry: With rising global demand for milk, meat, and other animal-based products, efficient monitoring systems are essential.

Advancements in Sensor and Wearable Technologies: The development of smart collars, RFID tags, and GPS trackers has enhanced livestock tracking and monitoring.

Government Support for Smart Agriculture: Initiatives promoting digital farming and smart livestock solutions are driving adoption, especially in developed economies.

Market Challenges

High Initial Investment Costs: The cost of IoT-based sensors, cloud-based platforms, and wearable devices can be high for small and medium-sized farms.

Data Security & Connectivity Issues: Rural farms may struggle with internet connectivity, limiting real-time monitoring capabilities.

Lack of Awareness & Technical Expertise: Some farmers are unfamiliar with digital livestock solutions, hindering adoption.

Resistance to Technology Adoption: Traditional livestock farmers may hesitate to transition to automated systems.

Get full report @ https://www.statsandresearch.com/report/26406-global-livestock-monitoring-market/

Key Players in the Livestock Monitoring Market

Several companies are leading the livestock monitoring sector, focusing on sensor technology, AI-based analytics, and automated livestock management solutions. Key players include:

DeLaval (Sweden) – Specializes in dairy farming automation and herd monitoring solutions.

GEA Group (Germany) – Offers automated milking and livestock monitoring systems.

Allflex Livestock Intelligence (Merck Animal Health, USA) – A leader in RFID-based livestock tracking and health monitoring.

Afimilk (Israel) – Provides advanced dairy herd management solutions.

Sensaphone (USA) – Focuses on remote monitoring systems for animal environments.

HID Global (USA) – A major player in livestock RFID solutions.

BouMatic (USA) – Specializes in dairy automation and monitoring systems.

Scraper (UK) – Provides health monitoring and tracking for cattle and sheep.

Regional Analysis

1. North America

The United States and Canada lead in smart farming adoption due to strong government support and advanced dairy/meat industries.

IoT-based cattle monitoring is widely used in large-scale livestock farms.

High investment in AI & sensor technologies to optimize farm productivity.

2. Europe

Germany, France, and the Netherlands are key players in precision livestock farming.

The EU’s focus on animal welfare regulations is driving demand for monitoring solutions.

High adoption of RFID tags and health tracking solutions in dairy and meat industries.

3. Asia-Pacific

China, India, and Australia are rapidly adopting livestock monitoring due to growing dairy and meat production.

India's dairy sector is investing in sensor-based monitoring for high milk yield.

Australia's cattle industry is using GPS tracking and automated health monitoring systems.

4. Latin America

Brazil and Argentina are leading in precision livestock farming, with a focus on cattle monitoring for meat export markets.

Rising demand for smart sensors and wearable devices in large farms.

Government efforts to modernize the livestock industry support market growth.

5. Middle East & Africa

South Africa and UAE are emerging markets for digital livestock monitoring.

Water scarcity and climate change concerns are driving smart farming solutions.

Limited internet infrastructure poses challenges to remote farm monitoring.

Get enquiry before buying @ https://www.statsandresearch.com/enquire-before/26406-global-livestock-monitoring-market

[industrynewsupdates]

Fitness Tracker Market: Key Trends and Innovations Driving Industry Growth

The global fitness tracker market size is estimated to reach USD 162.8 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 18.0% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart diseases is one of the major drivers of the fitness tracker market. According to World Health Organization (WHO), approximately more than 1 billion people in the world are obese, and they estimate that by 2050, the number of less healthy people would increase up to 167million.

In September 2022, Fitbit Inc. launched Sense 2 and Versa 4, both are compatible with android and iOS. The advanced features include PPG algorithm and FitBit ECG app which can detect atrial fibrillation, heart rate variability, and blood glucose tracking.

The pandemic of COVID-19 has impacted the market positively. It has led to awareness with respect to health and fitness, thereby resulting in an increase in the adoption of fitness trackers. Furthermore, the market players had introduced specific tracking indications during the pandemic to capture the growing market demand and changing consumer requirements. For instance, Fitbit, Inc., in 2020, launched Sense with ECG monitor, SpO2 level monitor and stress management features for catering to the growing demand.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Fitness Tracker Market

Fitness Tracker Market Report Highlights

• The smartwatch segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 48.5% in 2024. Modern smartwatches have advanced sensors, including gyroscopes, accelerometers, GPS, electrocardiogram (ECG) capabilities, and heart rate monitors.

• In 2024, the online distribution channel segment dominated the global market with a share of 65.1%.

• In 2024, North America held the highest revenue share of 41.7% owing to the rise in awareness and adoption of fitness trackers.

• Asia Pacific, on the other hand, is anticipated to have the highest rate of growth in the regional market from 2025 to 2030 as a result of the high adoption of fitness trackers in the working-class population.

• The running application segment held the maximum revenue share of 22.8% in 2024. High competition and consumer preferences have led to the availability of most of these applications in the majority of fitness tracking.

Fitness Tracker Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global fitness tracker market based on type, application, wearing type, distribution channel, and region:

Fitness Tracker Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Smart Watches

• Smart Bands

• Smart Clothing

• Others

Fitness Tracker Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Heart Rate Tracking

• Sleep Monitoring

• Glucose Monitoring

• Sports

• Running Tracking

• Cycling Tracking

• Others

Fitness Tracker Wearing Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Hand Wear

• Leg Wear

• Head Wear

• Others

Fitness Tracker Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Online

• Offline

Fitness Tracker Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

o U.S.

o Canada

o Mexico

• Europe

o Germany

o UK

o Spain

o Italy

o France

o Denmark

o Norway

o Sweden

• Asia Pacific

o Japan

o China

o India

o Australia

o Thailand

o South Korea

• Latin America

o Brazil

o Argentina

• MEA

o South Africa

o Saudi Arabia

o UAE

o Kuwait

Order a free sample PDF of the Fitness Tracker Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

[gpscanadatrack01]

GPS Trackers - Car tracking devices in canada

If you're searching for a Car tracking device in Canada then GPS trackers are the best solution for you! GPS Canada Track provides a vast range of dependable and high-quality GPS trackers that are specifically designed for cars. With advanced features such as real-time tracking and geofencing, you can ensure the safety and security of your car. Shop now and experience peace of mind knowing that your vehicle is protected with the best GPS tracker available.

[rickanderson123]

Factors Affecting Commercial Auto Insurance Rates in Toronto

As a business owner in Toronto, you know operating vehicles is essential. But commercial auto insurance Toronto? Not so exciting. Rates can vary wildly - it's crucial to understand what factors impact those premiums. Let's break it down.

1. Your Business Operations

What kind of vehicles your business uses matters. Semis and haulers cost way more to insure than sedans. Same goes for how you use those vehicles. Long-haul trucking across Canada carries higher risk than local deliveries. Taxis and rideshares get hit hardest due to their increased mileage and passenger liability.

2. Your Drivers

Insurers scrutinize who's behind the wheel. A roster of young drivers with spotty records? You'll pay through the nose. Experienced, clean-driving staff helps keep rates down. Frequent driver turnover is also a red flag.

3. Claims History

A blemish-free history works in your favor when purchasing commercial auto insurance Toronto. But file just one major claim and brace for premium hikes - sometimes substantially. At-fault collisions, costly repairs, high payouts...insurers have little patience for frequent claimers.

4. Security Measures

Taking proactive steps to enhance safety and security can pay dividends. Installing GPS trackers, dash cams, and even mandating safe driver training. It can be anything demonstrating your commitment to risk mitigation.  

5. Location Matters

Dense urban areas like downtown Toronto simply pose higher risks for accidents, theft, and other costly incidents. If your fleet regularly navigates these high-risk zones, you're paying more for that exposure.

6. Deductibles

Like personal auto policies, higher deductibles mean lower premiums (and vice versa). Carefully weighing your up-front savings against out-of-pocket risks is key.   

7. Coverage Levels

Choosing lower coverage limits translates to cheaper premiums. But is skimping worth jeopardizing protection? Most business owners opt for adequate liability coverage despite the extra cost.

Top Commercial Auto Insurance Factors Summed Up:

So to recap, your rates hinge on:

Type of vehicles/usage

Driver hiring standards 

Prior claims history

Safety protocols in place

Geographic territories

Chosen deductible amounts

Level of coverages

While premiums are unavoidable, being smart about mitigating risk factors puts you in control. Affordable commercial auto insurance Toronto is possible with some strategizing.

Whether hauling payloads or shuttling employees, commercial auto insurance is non-negotiable. Rates can sting, but understanding the factors allows you to make smart choices that benefit your bottom line. 

Work with an experienced Toronto insurance broker to capitalize on discounts. They will build a policy that makes sense for YOUR unique business needs.

[vehicle-gps-trackers]

Purchase car GPS trackers from GPS Canada Track for reliable navigation and enhanced security. Our cutting-edge GPS technology ensures precise location tracking, allowing you to monitor your vehicle's movements with ease. With GPS Canada Track, you can trust in the accuracy of our GPS track systems, providing real-time updates and historical data analysis. Safeguard your vehicle and streamline your travels by investing in a GPS track solution from GPS Canada Track today.