Japan Paves The Way For Significant Boost In Digital Entertainment
November 22, 2018 digitalinasia	Leave a comment
This past summer, Japan made a legislative manoeuvre that went surprisingly under the radar, particularly given a bright spotlight on the country's innovations ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The country legalized casino gaming, with the first resorts expected in the mid-'20s and a whole new genre of entertainment suddenly open for business.
Those who keep close tabs on Japanese politics likely weren't surprised by the move, as it had actually been approved by the body known as the House of Councillors some months previously. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had also voiced support for the process of legalizing casino gaming both as a means of improving tourism beyond the Tokyo area (which does just fine on its own) and with the aim of stimulating the national economy. Anyone familiar with casino resort tourism around the world undoubtedly recognizes that this is a legitimate goal. Existing casino resort hubs around East and Southeast Asia already do quite well on this front, with Macau reporting 21.9 billion patacas in revenue in the month of September alone (roughly $2.7 billion, for reference). And that's in a year of recovery following a slight downturn in Macau casino business.
What will be interesting to see is whether or not Japan's new foray into casino entertainment extends to the digital realm. We don't know yet exactly how all-encompassing the gambling legislation will be, but it appears that online casino growth will be encouraged, or at least welcomed. And here, we'd be talking about a far bigger business than many people who don't engage directly with it may imagine. Most are aware that there are massive poker tournaments online, and that slot machines can be played in arcade form. However, there are also other table games in digital form, such as roulette, blackjack, and baccarat, that have become very popular at gaming sites. There are brand new sites emerging for bingo as well, not to mention betting platforms that are closely tied to online casinos. The point is, we're not merely talking about a few poker sites, but rather a whole industry of real money gaming.
This is an industry that ropes in billions and billions of dollars on an annual basis, and whether Japan simply welcomes existing gaming platforms or spawns the design of new ones, it will seemingly be a new contributor in this market. It's a massive boost in digital entertainment, and possibly a massive business opportunity as well.
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Tickled Media names first Chief Strategy Officer as revenue up 45%
August 30, 2018 digitalinasia	Leave a comment
As a rising star of Southeast Asia's media tech scene, and the publisher behind theAsianparent.com, AsianMoneyGuide.com, and HerStyleAsia.com, Tickled Media reaches over 12 million women monthly across SEA via its content and community platforms.
We caught up with Adrian Watkins, newly appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Tickled Media, to discuss plans for the future and his enhanced role within the business. As part of his expanded brief, Adrian works alongside Tickled Media Founder and CEO Roshni Mahtani to help develop, communicate, execute, and sustain strategic initiatives ranging from commercial positioning through to wider business rationale.
Digital in Asia: What have been your team's greatest achievements in the past 12 months?
Adrian Watkins: It was a year in the making, but we've redesigned and re-engineered the front-end of theAsianparent, which has resulted in faster loading speeds, higher page engagement, better email capture, and innovations in commercial solutions. We've also created an enhanced Brand Solutions programme that offers clients a flexible, data-driven playground where they can manage budgets, split-test new concepts and creatives, and find what resonates with their desired audience over a longer period of time. This process takes them from market research, through to content creation and distribution, social media / KOL amplification, and finally to campaign conversions.
DIA: Have you been focusing around programmatic?
Adrian: We've maximised our network yields by signing upwards of 15 new vendors in the automated revenue space, offering a mix of programmatic, outstream and native capabilities, and allowing for better commercial terms while lessening our reliance on Facebook and Google.
But my proudest achievement is building up the team. There is no greater display of growth than a team member picking up a pen to explain in detail what he or she is saying on a whiteboard!
DIA: What's your next big project as CSO?
Adrian: This company is on the cusp of something truly exciting – becoming the largest women-focused media tech company in the region. Securing our Series B funding earlier in the year allowed us to launch new content verticals to better inform and empower Asian women: Asian Money Guide and HerStyleAsia. We've got a couple more in the pipeline so that's what's keeping the team on their toes.
Meanwhile, we just re-launched our app for theAsianparent and it's pretty exciting to be able to work on the largest social network for parents. With easy-to-use Q&A, mums can harness the collective wisdom and experiences of our active community of parents, experts, and parents-to-be, as they share and grow their parenting knowledge.
Watkins was the Founder and Managing Director of data, tech, and marketing consultancy firm PerformanceAsia, and was previously a Board member of the Asia Content Marketing Association (ACMA). He also has a proven corporate track record within world-class organisations such as Virgin, News Corporation, and CBS, leading initiatives in business development, company acquisition, monetising existing and new territories, and building and managing commercial and content teams in multiple countries.
Both Tickled Media and the wider industry stand to benefit from this appointment, given Watkins' client focus and data mastery. Sachin Pagey, Director of Strategy and Marketing Services at Mega Lifesciences, weighs in: "Adrian's promotion to Chief Strategy Officer is a great move for Tickled Media and one that Mega We Care fully endorses. I've worked very closely with Adrian over the last year for the launch of Baby Natura, our plant-based whole food, in the region. The depth of insight, energy and enthusiasm he's brought to our long-term partnership is much welcome. We look forward to enhancing this relationship with theAsianparent even further as we launch our new products and move into more markets in 2019. With Adrian's promotion to CSO, the long-term outlook for Tickled Media is undoubtedly positive!"
Tickled Media Founder and CEO Roshni Mahtani added: "At a time when tech and media are evolving at breakneck speed, we need someone to help usher Tickled into a new era of insight-led innovation. We're looking no further than Adrian, who has done remarkable things for our campaign delivery process, smoothed out so many operational hiccups, and brought in streams of new revenue."
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Transparency and Ad Quality: Brand Safety Matters to Consumers
July 18, 2018 digitalinasia	1 Comment
Following a spate of misplaced ad scandals and fake news controversies, brand safety is commonly acknowledged as one of the most pressing challenges currently facing marketers looking to reach digital audiences.
But the impact on, and reaction of, consumers to issues around brand safety is less well documented.
Brand responsibility
According to latest research from Reuters, Tomorrow's News 2018, a high proportion of consumers believe brands are responsible for where their ads are running.
62% of consumers believe "brands have full control over where their advertising appears".
The majority of consumers (77%) also say that advertising next to 'unsavoury or objectionable' stories can damage their perception of a brand. Worryingly, 75% have seen brands advertising alongside unsavoury or objectionable stories or videos. And while 81% feel that Facebook and Google should be 'held accountable' for the content they carry on their platforms, they are unaware of their role in brand safety. Reuters respondents believe the buck stops with advertisers.
Impartiality, trust & integrity
Ad agencies and tech companies alike, are being forced to pay more attention to good governance, and collaborations with trusted partners to avoid these types of challenges.
With this in mind, the value of impartiality, honesty and integrity also featured strongly in the Reuters analysis. A huge majority of global respondents said they were more likely to turn to professional publishers, such as online news brands, over social media for trusted content, with 86% more likely to turn to online news brands for "trusted content in a trusted environment".
Consumers underestimated
The uncomfortable truth in our digital age is that it's not always clear where online ads are running. And yet, consumers – perhaps unsurprisingly – have little idea of the problems of programmatic, vulnerable supply chains or, most importantly, the huge role that Google and Facebook play in the process.
Investment in brand-safe environments and trusted partnerships is supported by numerous studies recently, from Group M to IAS – and they all show the link between brand safety and performance. Now we can add that this is something consumers are also clamouring for.
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You can also read and download the full report here.
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A Duopoly of Convenience: Facebook & Google Tap New Growth in APAC
June 25, 2018 digitalinasia	3 Comments
by Tom Simpson
Latest data reveals that in Q1 2018, Facebook and Google ad revenue grew by 40% year-on-year across Asia Pacific (ex. China), while 'The Rest' – every publisher and ad tech business outside the duopoly – saw a fall in revenue of 20% over the same period.
Looking at the top-line, digital advertising is experiencing strong growth across APAC, with ad spend up $0.85 billion year-on-year in 2018. But it's clear that while many publishers and ad tech businesses are still growing, in reality that additional $0.85 billion revenue is comprised of $1.63 billion more for Google and Facebook, and $0.78 billion less for everyone else.
As a result, Facebook and Google revenue hit 65% of APAC total digital revenue, up from 51% in Q1 2017. This means twice as much budget goes to the duopoly as every other digital publisher and ad tech platform in the region put together.
Google and Facebook also grew in terms of revenue share across all media, taking 20 cents in every 1 dollar spent in the region. This is up from 15% – or 15 cents in the dollar – last year, and represents an increase in budget flowing from traditional media, including TV and OOH.
The duopoly in perspective
From a global perspective, Facebook and Google have been strengthening their hold over digital advertising budgets for several years. Asia Pacific has actually seen a slower shift in spend than the US or Europe, where Google and Facebook already account for 80% of digital ad revenue.
While there is a huge amount for ad tech to be positive about in 2018, and plenty of genuine tech innovation on the supply side outside the duopoly – mobile, blockchain, digital retail, apps, influencers, and permission-based marketing, are all areas seeing new thinking and growth – the publishing and ad tech industries are in a challenging space right now. Concerns over ad quality and complex value chains, in addition to the impact of Facebook and Google, have left VC money looking for safer havens. With marketing clouds, telcos and consultancies worldwide positioning for unified marketing technology stacks – the acquisition rumours at Cannes in 2018 were even more outrageous than those around the downfall of Sir Martin Sorrell – mad-tech consolidation started several years back, and looks set to accelerate in the years ahead.
But it's not only the supply side facing increased headwinds. The brave-new-era marketing stacks are already busy hunting brand agency business direct from the major holding groups, using their newly enhanced strategic and tech positioning to situate themselves both upstream closer to the CEOs ear, and downstream on the battlefield of media execution across newly rationalised, open, and addressable programmatic auctions. Whether it's okay for the auditors to also do the work, is another question of course.
Even Google and Facebook cannot be sitting easy in the face of the increased scrutiny and margin pressure promised by these changes, alongside recent brand safety issues, an emerging 3rd advertising player in Amazon, and a resurgent Twitter. Growing antitrust concerns in the US and EU spurred by a public revolt against the increasing power of the silicon valley tech titans, fears over over-reach into our everyday lives and loss of jobs have also made headlines in 2018. Google and Facebook are yet to crack China, but each is making moves with greater and lesser degrees of success to grow influence in this hugely important global market.
The age of convenience
Human beings have long sought means to make our lives easier. From earliest times with the invention of the stone hand axe, to the swarms of gig economy apps which today get people to clean your apartments, drive you around, do your shopping or deliver you just about anything you can think of, at the touch of a smartphone screen, convenience has been the driving force behind much human-made ingenuity. Most of us in the modern world now expect gratification to be on-demand.
New ways of offering services to customers have significantly changed how organisations and companies operate and compete in all markets. So it is no surprise that the age of convenience has come to our industry. What Uber did for transportation, Netflix for TV, and AirBnB for accommodation, Google and Facebook have done for marketing. And they are justifiably reaping the rewards.
In the on-demand era, there is only one guarantee: money flows to those who offer – or at least appear to offer – the comfort of convenience. This is the inconvenient truth.
As per last year, numbers are based on Facebook and Google publicly filed earnings information and best industry advertising revenue estimates via the IAB, Zenith and Emarketer among others – but someone out there may have a better view, so corrections welcome. The major assumption in this data is to exclude Chinese advertising spend from Google and Facebook earnings information and APAC industry spend estimates. This is to avoid distorting the data by including a market where Facebook and Google have small (although not insignificant) advertising businesses. All the data is available on a public Google sheet (yes, sorry, it's Google!) here.
Facebook Reports First Quarter 2018 Results: https://s21.q4cdn.com/399680738/files/doc_financials/2018/Q1/Q1-2018-Press-Release.pdf
Facebook Q1 2018 Earnings Presentation
https://s21.q4cdn.com/399680738/files/doc_financials/2018/Q1/Q1-2018-Earnings-Presentation-(1).pdf
Alphabet Announces First Quarter 2018 Results
https://abc.xyz/investor/pdf/2018Q1_alphabet_earnings_release.pdf
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Asia's Top 1000 Brands – Movers and Shakers
June 8, 2018 digitalinasia	3 Comments
Campaign Asia has just released it's annual Top 1000 brands survey, covering the biggest brands with Asian consumers, the brands that have risen and fallen furthest in the top 100 in the last year, plus the top 10 smartphone and social-media brands in Asia. It's a great overview of the digital marketing landscape in APAC.
Biggest Movers in the Top 100
Biggest mover in the top 100 was Uniqlo, with other fashion retail brands, including Lazada, H&M and Zara, also having strong years.
Top Social Media Brands
Congratulations to Facebook, still the clear leader in social media, and subsidiary brand Instagram also having a strong year, moving into the top 100.
Top Smartphone Brands
Apple is Asia's top smartphone brand, with Samsung in second spot. There were strong years for Huawei and Oppo, with big launches and large marketing budgets driving growth in brand perception.
Asia's top 5 car, airline, luxury, cosmetic, online retail, banking, beer, soft drinks, fast food and ice cream brands can be found in the slideshow below, and more info at Campaign Asia.
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6 Interesting Start Up Ideas at Innovfest Singapore
May 5, 2017 digitalinasia	Leave a comment
1. V-Key managing trust and identity with virtual hardware on your phone
V-Key is a global leader in software based digital security. V-Key is the inventor of V-OS, the world's first virtual secure element that uses advanced cryptographic and cybersecurity protections to comply with standards previously reserved only for expensive hardware solutions. How does it work? They create a virtual hardware smart chip within an app, meaning identity is held in the same way as on a cashcard smart chip – and with the same level of security. Interesting ultimately for anyone concerned with real world identity, which is why they already work with governments worldwide. Prepare for your passport to change in the near future. Trust simplified.
2. Handshakes automating corporate due diligence
Handshakes applies natural language processing and machine learning technology in an innovative way to analyse corporate data and publicly available unstructured data. The platform can then fuse this data with a companies existing unstructured databases to provide strategic intelligence about who to trust and who to do business with. Exciting stuff and sure to disrupt back offices globally – corporate due diligence is suddenly a trivial task.
3. Xjera Labs video analytics for crowd control
Xjera Labs focuses on revolutionary smart video content analytics (VCA) by implementing deep learning based VCA for various commercial applications. Kind of like Minority Report.
4. IOT Factory simplify the Internet of Things for normal entrepreneurs
IOT Factory have built a unique Software Platform to make any sensor, any device, using any network (M2M, LoRa, SigFox, BLE and many more) speak a desired language, through dashboards, reports, smart alerts, and easy integration capabilities. Essentially they've automated the back end of the Internet of Things so non-technical innovators can start to build on it. Thank you.
5. SettleMint, a blockchain for democracy
SettleMint is a fintech player working with distributed ledger technology. One of their projects, called SettleMint Ballot Box, uses immutable blockchain technology to record votes. In doing so, the company aims to address any doubts regarding the outcome of voting processes and elections. Use cases for the blockchain are crucial for pushing this forward.
6. Playpass bringing versatile Apple Pay / Paywave type technology to events
PlayPass are all about events and technology. They provide RFID solutions to allow better event management – in short every attendee gets an RFID wristband. From the moment the gates open real-time reporting tracks and displays the number of visitors on-site, which brands and activations are of interest to that visitor and what they consume and purchase.
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Unilever Launch new Singapore Innovation Hub
February 19, 2017 digitalinasia	Leave a comment
Unilever Foundry and Padang & Co this week launched LEVEL3, a co-working space that pushes the boundaries of collaboration and corporate innovation. Redefining the traditional concept of workspaces, LEVEL3 brings together Unilever, startups, and entrepreneurs to encourage innovation and create new partnerships that deliver real and meaningful business impact.
"LEVEL3 stems from our mission to make sustainable living commonplace. It offers our business a direct connection with disruptive technologies and changemakers to shape the way we work – ultimately impacting people's lives," said Pier Luigi Sigismondi, President, South East Asia and Australasia. "LEVEL3 is the springboard for startups to scale and build successful businesses."
Built within the Unilever regional headquarters in Singapore, the 22,000 sq ft workspace provides proximity to Unilever brands and functions, and access to existing Unilever Foundry programmes. To date, 15 international and local startups have already established themselves at LEVEL3, including Adludio, ConnectedLife, Datacraft, EcoHub, GetCRAFT, Next Billion, Olapic, Snapcart, TaskSpotting and Try and Review.
LEVEL3 focuses on the following areas: Marketing Tech & Ad Tech, Enterprise Tech, Products & Ingredients, New Business Model Innovation and Social Impact.
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New Technology and Partnership Opportunities in the UK
The UK recently kicked off its largest ever international trade and investment marketing campaign. Aimed at international businesses and governments the campaign plans to showcase the UK's trade and investment opportunities to a global marketplace, including the EU and beyond.
The comprehensive, multi-channel campaign will display a series of new images showcasing the UK's world-leading products and services, including advertising in international airport hubs such as Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, Dubai, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Singapore; press publications; along with substantial digital promotion.
As part of this international push, the Department for International Trade is stepping up its efforts to help international companies looking to trade or invest in the UK to find the right opportunities for them.
A recently launched interactive digital service – http://www.great.gov.uk – will provide practical advice to UK businesses ready to take the next step into new global markets, or international buyers and sellers who want to know more about the UK market or how to buy British.
The digital service will also include information on seven sectors, from technology to food and drink, so that international businesses can easily navigate the UK market and make an informed decision about the best investment opportunities.
Jo Hawley, Director of International Trade and Investment at the British Consulate in Hong Kong added: "Hong Kong and UK trading links have gone from strength to strength over the last 20 years. In the British Consulate General in Hong Kong, we are working with record numbers of Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors expanding their businesses into the UK as well as UK companies keen to do business in Hong Kong. We hope that our new campaign and digital hub will encourage even greater trading links."
The UK's technology links across Asia continue to grow, with Dyson opening a new Singapore tech center focusing on R&D in AI and software this week.
Over the coming months the UK government will be reaching out to more global partners to facilitate global trading relationships. For more information, please visit http://www.great.gov.uk.
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More Facebook measurement errors – when will brands lose patience?
December 13, 2016 digitalinasia	2 Comments
Facebook has admitted to misleading advertisers on key metrics for the third time in as many months.
On this occasion it's a discrepancy between the number of likes and shares Facebook shows for web links, and also issues with the number of likes and reaction emojis that page owners see for their live videos.
In the first case in September it was revealed that the social network had been inflating a key video viewing metric for years.
In the second case, there were multiple errors:
A bug in Page Insights with the weekly and monthly summaries miscalculating the total numbers without taking into consideration the repeat visitors. This brought a reduced reach of 33% for the 7-day summary and 55% for the 28-day summary. According to Facebook, this didn't affect the paid reach.
A small miscalculation to the length of the videos, with a difference of one to two seconds in the final result, due to occasional problems of syncing the audio and the video to each device.
There was an over-reporting of 7-8% on the time spent on Instant Articles since last August. Facebook reported that this issue is now fixed.
The "Referrals" metrics on Facebook Analytics for Apps was also miscalculated, as it didn't simply track the links to the app or the site, but also the clicks to the posts via the app or the site, which also included the clicks to view photos and videos.
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Facebook should be given credit for being upfront about its mistakes and rectifying its errors. But the more measurement errors and corrections it discloses, the more difficult it becomes to trust Facebook's measurements.
It's a dilemma that some brands and agencies have been wrestling with for a while, and it's one that may not subside until Facebook allows independent firms to directly measure these previously faulty stats, rather than relying on Facebook for the raw, corrected data.
If Facebook ends the walled garden then many of these problems go away.
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Samsung is Top Brand with Asian Consumers, ahead of Apple
June 6, 2016 digitalinasia	Leave a comment
Brands at the forefront of tech and media shine in the 2016 Asia's Top 1000 Brands ranking. Number 1 position was taken by Samsung, with Apple and Sony in 2 and 3 respectively.
Samsung retained its top spot in terms of customer perception, despite a tough year which saw mobile phone sales squeezed by Android competitors. They released the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Note 5 in August 2015, beating new iPhones to the market by about a month. These models debuted after slow sales of the premium Galaxy S6 prompted price cuts and customer refunds. Samsung then wasted little time in launching the Galaxy S7 Edge in January 2016, largely to favourable reviews for its expandable storage, a dual-pixel camera, battery and always-on display.
In the new entries, Airbnb's debut on the Top 1000 Brands ranking means it's only a matter of time before Uber, Netflix and Grab displace more traditional incumbents.
Find the full Campaign Asia Top 1000 ranking here.
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HomeBreaking NewsMinneapolis to pay record $27 million in George Floyd's wrongful death settlement
Minneapolis to pay record $27 million in George Floyd's wrongful death settlement
(The Center Square) – The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to settle George Floyd's wrongful death lawsuit for a record $27 million.
The settlement was announced on Friday.
In a viral May 2020 video, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes, causing police brutality protests worldwide. Floyd died later that night. By the end of the week, the three officers involved were fired.
Floyd was arrested for allegedly trying to spend a counterfeit $20 bill.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, City Council President Lisa Bender, and City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins joined Floyd's family at a 1 p.m. news conference.
"George Floyd's horrific death, witnessed by millions of people around the world, unleashed a deep longing and undeniable demand for justice and change," family attorney Ben Crump said in a statement. "That the largest pre-trial settlement in a wrongful death case ever would be for the life of a Black man sends a powerful message that Black lives do matter and police brutality against people of color must end."
Of the $27 million, $500,000 will be used "for the benefit of the community around 38th and Chicago" where Floyd died.
"Today's settlement reflects our shared commitment to advancing racial justice, our sustained push for progress, our commitment to Minneapolis, and our commitment and compassion to one another," Frey said. "We need to be unrelenting. We need to be unapologetic in our pursuit of a more equitable local government and a more just approach to community safety in our city."
Brandon Williams, Floyd's nephew, said he hopes the settlement will lead to police reform.
"Today is a huge step in the healing process. When I say healing, it's not just the pain that our family feels. Hopefully, it's healing in the way that policing is carried on."
Williams said Floyd would still be alive if only the officer deescalated the situation.
Bender extended her condolences to Floyd's family.
"We know no amount of money can ever address the intense pain and trauma caused by his death. Minneapolis has been fundamentally changed by this time of racial recogning," Bender said. "The Minneapolis City Council is united in working together with our community with George Floyd's family to bring about a more equitable future for our city."
The civil lawsuit is separate from the criminal trial, where Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter.
The second-largest Minneapolis police settlement payout is from 2019 when Minneapolis settled for $20 million after a city police officer shot dead Justine Ruszczyk Damond after she called to report a possible assault in an alley.
From 2018-2020, Minneapolis paid $24.3 million in police settlements.
The most costly settlements were for police misconduct, 30 of which cost taxpayers 96% of the total cost, or $23.4 million.
This latest settlement continues a national discussion about policing techniques and a rising cost to taxpayers for million-dollar police settlements.
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A. Each lot represents a single vote which can be exercised by the signature or other indication of the registered lot owner or of a single co-owner, the latter of which is presumed to be acting on behalf of the other co-owners. A plot or parcel of unimproved land which is substantially larger than a majority of other lots in the association, however, shall be treated as separate lots, the number of which to be roughly determined by the size of the land in relation to other lots. The ownership interest in common areas, streets, or street rights-of-way does not constitute a voting interest.
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The Most Comprehensive Look at Car Night Vision And Night Vision System
Mar 14, 2019, 6:11 pm / Brian Lageose
Night vision system for cars has been one of the most talked about topics in the car industry for the past few years. However, a lot of car owners are still not aware of what night vision cameras are and why they are beneficial for drivers. Knowing the additional safety that it gives drivers and passengers is important so you will know whether a night vision system is worth your investment or not. In this article, we'll present you with a comprehensive look at car night vision systems that are available in the market today.
What Is Car Night Vision And How It Works
Car night vision is a kind of technology that allows drivers to see what's ahead of them certain meters away. The purpose of this technology is to warn drivers if there are pedestrians or big animals on the road in low light conditions. Infrared lights, thermographic cameras, heads up displays, and other advanced technologies are used to craft this kind of car gadgets. So even if there's little light on the road, accidents can be reduced. There are two kinds of car night vision and each one of them has different benefits.
Passive Automotive Night Vision Systems
This kind of automotive night vision system uses thermographic cameras. This tech can detect heat that come from cars, people, and animals. Passive night vision systems relay the data to drivers using black and white displays so that they can see and identify what's ahead of them. However, since this kind of night vision system specializes in detecting thermal radiation, it's not that good in identifying objects that have the same temperature as the environment.
When you try shopping for passive night vision systems, you'll discover that there is a wider range of products to choose from compared to active ones. This is because the latter requires more advanced cameras. However, compared to the image quality, you'll definitely get better resolution and quality with active night vision systems. Additionally, it's important to note that the summer heat greatly affects the results given by passive systems because everything will have a higher temperature such as the roads.
Active Automotive Night Vision Systems
Just like passive systems, active night vision systems are also a great help for drivers at night. But instead of using thermographic cameras, this kind of system uses near infrared light which doesn't produce glaring lights that would blind the drivers on the other side of the road. Infrared lights are able to illuminate the road and lets you see objects that are still far away from you. This is a very useful feature because after the sun goes down, there is very limited light resources and your headlamps can only reach a few meters. Another great thing about this is that infrared light allows the system to give you high contrast images so it's a lot easier to identify the objects on the road even at night.
What's the Use Of Night Vision System
While night vision systems are still not widely used by car owners all over the world, it's a great gadget to keep safe driving at night because headlamp is still not enough to illuminate the part of the road several meters away from you. Aside from that, high beams are too bright to blind oncoming drivers, which can lead to accidents. Aside from giving you a clear view of the road, it decreases the risk of road accidents and improves the safety of you and other people that are on the road.
Current Night Vision Systems In The Market
There are already a lot of car manufacturers that have decided to put built-in night vision systems in their car models. Some examples of such companies are Toyota, Mercedes, and Audi. These brands usually have passive systems in their luxury car models. But even if you don't have a luxury car in your garage, you can still have an opportunity to install this gadget in your vehicle.
The Lanmodo Night Vision System is one of the newest in the market and you can install it on your car without the high price that you have to pay for luxury cars. It's a system that uses active infrared light to give you the highest image quality. The 1080P high resolution is unbeatable. This feature is a killer combination with its wide-angle and full-color night vision.
If you're someone who usually drive at night, the Lanmodo Night Vision System will make you feel a lot safer while driving. It has an 8.2-inch HD screen that makes it easier to see the images. This is a lot bigger than most systems you'll find today. It provides a night view distance as far as 300M away from your car. While other systems typically costs thousands of dollars, the advanced Lanmodo only costs a few hundred bucks. There's also an option to add a rear view camera for additional safety.
Overall, night vision cameras whichever type they are will help you feel at ease while driving at night. However, it's another thing to have a system that is equipped with advanced features. Such as Lanmodo Night Vision System. You should definitely consider it if you want to get the best one in the market right now.
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Children's Minnesota receives four national U.S. News & World Report rankings
MINNEAPOLIS (June 18, 2019) – U.S. News & World Report announced today that Children's Minnesota has been named one of America's Best Children's Hospitals, ranking the pediatric system for four key specialty areas in its 2019-2020 rankings released online Tuesday.
The bellwether report, in its 13th year, recognizes the top 50 pediatric facilities across the nation in 10 specialties. They include areas such as cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, neonatology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.
Children's is among the top 50 facilities, ranking No. 38 in pulmonology, No. 42 in diabetes and endocrinology, No. 43 in neonatology, and No. 28 in the joint nephrology program in partnership with the Masonic Children's Hospital.
"The U.S. News & World Report recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing our patients with the highest-quality care available," said Marc Gorelick, president and CEO of Children's Minnesota. "Patients and families from across the region are assured that Children's Minnesota provides the specialized expertise they need, complemented by advanced technologies and treatments, research, education and top clinical outcomes. We are proud of this honor from U.S. News as well as the Children's Minnesota team that provides excellent care to kids and their families. "
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and advice for consumers, introduced the Best Children's Hospitals rankings to help families of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses find the best medical care available. The report is the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals.
The rankings rely on clinical data and an annual survey of pediatric specialists. The methodology takes into account patient outcomes, such as mortality and infection rates, as well as available clinical resources and compliance with best practices.
"The rankings, coupled with guidance from pediatricians, help families make better-informed decisions about where to find high-quality, compassionate care for their children when they need it most," said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News.
More information about the rankings and methodology are available online at http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/pediatric-rankings and will be published in the U.S. News Best Hospitals 2020 guidebook, available in stores mid-September.
About Children's Minnesota
Children's Minnesota is the seventh largest pediatric health system in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, 12 primary and specialty care clinics and six rehabilitation sites. Additionally, Children's is Minnesota's only Level I pediatric trauma center inside a hospital dedicated solely to children. Children's maintains its longstanding commitment to the community to improve children's health by providing high-quality, family-centered pediatric services and advancing those efforts through research and education. This work is made possible in large part by generous philanthropic and volunteer support from individuals and organizations throughout the state and region. An award-winning health system, Children's received Magnet® recognition from The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and was verified as a Level I Children's Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons in 2018. Additionally, Children's is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Please visit childrensMN.org.
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is a digital news and information company that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. Focusing on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and Civic, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Dina Elrashidy June 18, 2019


John W Sams
Obituary of John W Sams
John Wayne Sams, age 75, of Leicester, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY. He was born on Eglin Airforce base; he was a proud Marine following in his father's footsteps by joining USMC. John served in the Vietnam War era as an aviator, flying F-4 fighter jets off of aircraft carriers, including Kennedy and Midway. He retired from USMC after 24 years, as a major and with 2 Masters Degrees.
After his military retirement, he spent 10 years with Gwinnett County Sheriff department in Georgia before retiring and moving to Western NYS. After moving to NYS, John drove tour buses for Niagara Scenic. Though John lived all over the world, including Hawaii and Alaska, he most loved living in western NYS. He would comment almost daily that there was no other place in the world even comparable to the people, scenery, and seasons of western NYS.
He is survived by his wife, Leslie Michele Sams, 2 sons, Steven Sams of Georgia, Logan Sams of Texas, stepson, Jack Reddy, stepdaughters, Brianna Crews and Taylor Hurst both of Georgia, Brittany Hendrickson and Alyssa Buffum both of Texas, grandchildren, Owen Hendrickson, Thomas Crews, and Hayden Hendrickson, sisters, Cheryl Sams Long of Georgia, Teresa Sams Jackson of Georgia, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Earl Wayne and Betty Jo Spiegel Sams, his sister, Donna Marisa Sams and his stepmother, Regina Sams.
John also wanted to thank his:
Good friends – Tim and Kathy Carnes for 20 years of friendship, love and support
Christine Patrick – for finding every possible Friday fish fry this past year
Ruth Witter – for helping with anything and everything for both John and Leslie in the past 5 years
Rob and Mary Mastin – for helping to maintain house and property this past year
Scott Kelly – for painting, fixing, and putting together many, many items this past year
John will be buried per his wishes with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
There will be a celebration of John's life with visitation on Tuesday, March 22nd from 2-4 at High Banks Tavern. (36 Main Street Mt. Morris 14510). In John's final 6 months, John loved eating at High Banks Tavern and in his final 6 months, (able to still tolerate and enjoy many menu items), he ate here several times per week.
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Travel the world in 8 wines
From Malbec in Argentina to Shiraz in Australia...
All around the world we can experience different cultures, lifestyles and cuisines. Wine is a fantastic example of how different climates and landscapes across the continents shape the produce that is grown there to create something unique to the area. Even though you can reproduce the same types of wine in other countries, each blend brings something different and is unique in its own right. When travelling the earth on a world cruise you'll be able to experience this first-hand, and will find that even the simplest of things, like a glass of wine, can change considerably from country to country.
In this article, we travel around the world in eight wines. Starting in Argentina and ending in Australia, we look at some of the best wines you can sample around the globe.
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Malbec, Argentina
Sweet and rich notes reminiscent of cooked fruit which offer a burst of flavour
Originally from the south of France, Malbec has now found its firm home in Argentina. It was traditionally known as 'the black wines of Cahors' due to the intensely dark colouring of its berries, and its place of origin. The grape is now the most widely grown in Argentina, and the high temperatures gifted by the climate mean these wines often have soft, ripe tannins along with high levels of alcohol.
Pair Malbec with: Malbec pairs well with red meats, hard cheeses and rich tomato sauces.
Chardonnay, California
Crisp wine with notes of green apple, fig and citrus. When aged it produces buttery overtones
Chardonnay is one of the most popular white wines in the world, and although the grapes originated in the Burgundy wine region of France, they are now grown all around the world. One of the major locations in California, which is the fourth largest wine producer in the world, and whose most-grown grape is Chardonnay. It was first grown in the 1940s but by 2005, California could account for almost a quarter of the world's total Chardonnay plantings. The characteristics of a Californian Chardonnay are fruity notes of mango and guava, which makes for a refreshingly light wine.
Pair Chardonnay with: Soft cheeses, light fish dishes and light meats like chicken or turkey.
Riesling, Germany
Sweet with notes of nectarine, apricot, honeycomb and lime
A white grape, Riesling wine is a sweet and aromatic blend that originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Thanks to its traditionally cooling flavours, it's considered one of the best wines to pair with powerful flavours, particularly spicy dishes. It's also highly terroir-expressive, which means its flavour changes greatly depending on where the grapes are grown, which gives every bottle its own unique flavouring and characteristics.
"You can find Rieslings from bone dry to super sweet, which makes it an extraordinarily versatile food partner."
Wines of Germany is the UK marketing arm of Deutsches Weininstitut which promotes German wine in Britain. So who better to ask about Reisling? We caught up with the team and asked them about the key characteristics of Riesling wine. "This is an interesting question, as Riesling is a grape variety which gives a really diverse range of wines.
"The wines all share a firm, fruity acidity – but each have their differences due to the range of regions, terriors and ripeness at harvest. These natural factors are reflected in Riesling's broad spectrum of aromas and flavours, ranging from citrus or crisp apple, to ripe peaches or tropical fruit, often layered with a mineral, herbal or spicy finesse.
"You can find Rieslings from bone dry to super sweet, which makes it an extraordinarily versatile food partner – some of the 'classic' pairings for Riesling are blue cheeses for the sweeter styles and Asian foods, as Riesling's aromatics and sweetness works well with spicier notes."
Lastly, we asked the team why Germany is an important cruise destination for wine enthusiasts: "Germany has 13 different wine regions, some of which have been producing wine since Roman times. Germany is home to Riesling (often cited as the king of white grapes!) and well-known for its production of Pinot Noir (of which it is the world's third largest producer) – among so many other varieties! All of these factors make it an exciting place for any wine enthusiast looking to learn more and discover. On top of this, each region has its own particular style, but all have amazing countryside, river valleys and picturesque towns and villages."
Pair Riesling with: Riesling wine can be paired with both light, delicate dishes and meals with rich flavour
Port, Portugal
Rich flavour with notes of raspberry, blackberry, caramel and chocolate
Port is a fortified wine produced exclusively in the Douro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal. Fortified wines have a distilled spirit added to them, which in the case of traditional Port, is a neutral grape spirit. This adds more sugar to the drink and also raises the alcohol level. Port is named after the city of Porto which sits at the mouth of the Douro River and is thought of as the home of this delicious tipple.
"The final result is a taste of heaven to your palate."
We spoke to André Apolinário, co-founder of Taste Porto, who told us why he recommends that everyone try Port whilst in Porto: "Port wine is a magical beverage, which has its foundations in Roman times, later coming to be the first appellation wine region in the world. Its uniqueness comes from the combination of a breathtaking landscape shaped by man to grow grapes, one of a kind indigenous grape varietals and a harsh climate, that almost makes it impossible for vineyards to withstand such conditions. The final result is a taste of heaven to your palate, that you can use as an appetiser beverage, to go with a meal, or to go along with desserts. You can even prepare cocktails, such as Porto Tonic, with white port wine, tonic water, ice and lemon zest."
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André then told us what he recommends pairing Port with for the most authentic experience: "I would recommend drinking white port with some olives while enjoying the sunset, Vintage Port with a dark chocolate mousse and Tawny port with a Pastel de Nata to close a meal."
Pair Port with: A salty cheese or a rich, chocolatey dessert
Malvasia, Lanzarote
Clean, crisp wine with notes of peach, apricot and white currants
Malvasia is a wine grown in the hot climates of the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands. But it's actually on the island of Lanzarote that the wine is most popular. The incredibly unique volcanic black soil of the island gives it a distinctive flavouring, although the grapes have to be cultivated in a different way to normal vine growing. Malvasia was popularised by William Shakespeare, who references it in several of his works, including Twelfth Night, The Merry Wives of Windsor and Henry IV.
"The volcanic ash that fell on the soils, was a winemaking miracle and is the only reason vines can withstand the distinct lack of rainfall on the Island."
We spoke to the team at Wine Tours Lanzarote, who told us why everyone should try Malvasia whilst in Lanzarote: "While in Lanzarote, trying the Malvasia Volcanica is quite simply a must. Not only is this varietal unique to the Island, but so little is produced that you are unlikely to find a bottle anywhere else.
"Lanzarote falls outside of the norm in terms of its geographical position for winemaking, which was only made possible following the famous volcanic eruptions on the Island in the years 1730 to 1736. The volcanic ash that fell on the soils was a winemaking miracle and is the only reason why the vines can withstand the distinct lack of rainfall on the Island. This has led to a unique and spectacular landscape, with viticulture that needs to be seen to be believed. The pre-phylloxera vines, many of which are well over 100 years old, are grown in deep pits in the volcanic ash and the mineral-rich soils which lie beneath, shine through into the wines."
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We then asked what they would recommend Malvasia is paired with: "The crisp, tropical and citrus flavours of Malvasia Volcanica match perfectly with the climate of the Island and also go great, with some freshly landed local fish. Or why not try one of the sweet Malvasias with some delicious, cured, local goats' cheese. After all, it was the sweet Malvasias of the Canaries that in the 16th century were sought after the world over."
Pair Malvasia with: Fresh seafood dishes and light, creamy desserts
Chenin Blanc, South Africa
Fresh and fruity, with tart notes of Granny Smith apples and lime
Chenin Blanc is one of the least well-known wines on this list but is incredibly popular in South Africa. Originally from the Loire Valley of France, it is now South Africa's most widely planted grape, and is known locally as 'Steen'. This grape has high levels of acidity, which makes it perfect for sparkling wines as well as dessert wines. A typical Chenin Blanc has an off-dry clean and crisp flavour, perfect for refreshment under the South African sun.
"It is, in many ways, a perfect mainstream wine. But the South Africans don't need to be told this – they've been making the most of its potential for a long time."
We spoke to Michael, travel blogger at Time Travel Turtle who is a big Chenin Blanc enthusiast. He's even interviewed Ken Forrester, one of the leading winemakers in Stellenbosch and Chenin Blanc buff.
Michael had a lot to say about the wine: "When you start to learn about Chenin Blanc, you wonder why the grape has historically not been better known around the world. It is, in many ways, a perfect mainstream wine. But the South Africans don't need to be told this – they've been making the most of its potential for a long time.
"Chenin Blanc is an aromatic varietal that can be used to make a range of white wines from dry to sweet. It's a relatively sturdy grape to grow and is generally quite affordable for the consumer. It can also make great wines that will age well, unlike many other white varietals. When you're visiting South Africa, you'll find a delightful range of flavours as you taste different Chenin Blancs."
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Michael told us what he learnt from his interview with Ken Forrester: "South Africa grows about two-thirds of the world's Chenin Blanc, and local producer Ken Forrester is the grape's biggest advocate. He believes that because Chenin Blanc is so versatile and has been used for bulk winemaking in the past, people don't believe it has special qualities. But Mr Forrester says that it actually has a lot of nobility and gains in complexity as it ages. He is seeing a global trend towards more aromatic white wines, and the Chenin Blanc is a perfect varietal for consumers looking to sample something new."
"Chenin Blanc is one of those white wines that if you know it, you love it."
We also spoke to Allison Levine from Please the Palate, a marketing expert and event planner in the wine and spirits industry. Allison gave us her take on Chenin Blanc: "Chenin Blanc is one of those white wines that if you know it, you love it. While it has been under-appreciated by many, it is loved by others. It is a versatile wine that can produce sparkling or still wine and dry or sweet wine. Chenin Blanc is originally grown in the Loire Valley in France, but the most plantings outside of France are in South Africa. It is the most popular white wine grape in South Africa and represents 18% of the total vineyard plantings. What makes Chenin Blanc so enjoyable to drink is that it has a beautiful texture and mouthfeel. The wine can have aromas that include pineapple, apricot, peach, papaya, apple, citrus and minerals and on the palate, it offers bright acidity."
Pair Chenin Blanc with: Strong flavoured dishes like curries or warm fruit desserts.
Sake, Japan
Fruity, nutty and caramel-like flavour, richness described as somewhat 'umami' or savoury
Sake is unlike any other wine of this list, as it is traditionally created by fermenting rice rather than grapes. This means the flavour of Sake is unlike the flavourings of any other wine, and it's actually more akin to beer. Sake is thought to have been created as early as the third century and thus has a rich history and practices associated with it. For example, it's traditional to serve sake in your guest's cup, but not your own.
Pair Sake with: The most popular sake is very dry and pairs well with pork belly or fish dishes, however lighter and more aromatic sake is recommended for sushi and ramen.
Shiraz, Australia
Rich, fruity wine with notes of blackberry, chocolate and liquorice
Shiraz was one of the first varieties of wine brought to Australia and has established itself well in the country. In fact, with vineyards dating back to 1843, Australia is home to the world's oldest Shiraz vineyard that is still producing grapes. Shiraz is grown in every wine region of Australia which gives it a complex array of flavours just from one country. Thanks to the high levels of tannins in Shiraz, it is thought of being one of the healthiest red wines.
"When it comes to Australian wine no other grape is more synonymous than Shiraz"
We spoke to Stuart Barclay, the general marketing manager at Wine Australia, who told us why Australian wine is a must try when in the country: "Australia's unique climate and landscape have fostered a fiercely independent wine scene, home to a vibrant community of growers, winemakers, viticulturists, and vignerons. With more than 100 grape varieties grown across 65 distinct wine regions, we have the freedom to make exceptional wine. We're not beholden by tradition but continue to create our own traditions and push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse, thrilling wines in the world. There is something for everyone."
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We then asked why they believe Australia produces the best Shiraz in the world. "When it comes to Australian wine, no other grape is more synonymous than Shiraz. As the most widely planted wine grape, Shiraz is versatile, premium and has character. Shiraz continues to dominate the Australian wine scene with its bold, ripe flavours and easy-drinking nature."
"The Australian wine scene is simply buzzing!"
Casey from The Travelling Corkscrew has been an avid wine blogger since 2010. She began blogging while working in fine wine sales in Dubai. Her passion for the wine world has continued to thrive, and she now inspires people to try new wines and travel to new wine destinations through her blog. "When I was 15, my after-school job involved helping out at a local winery, where I helped in the vineyard, winery and labelled my fair share of wine bottles," said Casey. "Since then, my interest in the wine world has continued to grow one sip at a time."
"The Australian wine scene is simply buzzing! It is such a large country which means there's a lot of diversity in the grape varieties, wine styles and techniques used to make wine. Many wine regions are easily accessible from the major cities, which means you can go from the city to a cellar door in under 30 minutes in some parts of the country - that's pretty special!"
We asked Casey for her thoughts on Shiraz, and what to pair it with: "Shiraz is an Australian wine icon. It is the most widely planted red wine grape variety and is grown in every single wine region in the country. It's a pretty versatile grape, as it can be grown in both cool and warm climates which means it produces a wide variety of styles.
"Aussie Shiraz is classed as medium to full bodied and it can complement an array of dishes. From the good old Aussie barbecue in the backyard to spicy Asian cuisine like an Indian curry. If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, then you'll be happy to hear Australian Shiraz also teams up really well with dark chocolate."
Pair with: Hearty meat dishes like barbecue or a beef stew, and strong hard cheeses
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India, Saudi Arabia to carry out first-ever naval exercise
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces, on Tuesday represented by the Eastern Fleet, and the Indian Naval Forces began joint naval drills in the Arabian Gulf.
Through the conduct of joint exercises and the development of the command, control, and communications process, the exercise seeks to unite conceptions and share experiences. According to the Saudi Press Agency, coordinated actions between the Royal Saudi Navy and the Indian Navy maintain maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf.
The "Indian Ocean" exercise, according to the commander of the Eastern Fleet, Rear Admiral Majid bin Hazza Al-Qahtani, is the first of its type between Saudi and Indian naval forces.
In addition to exchanging experiences and unifying methods and ideas of combined military action, command, control, and communications, he stated that the exercise seeks to improve military cooperation in the sphere of naval operations.
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Salzburg (Saltzburga), once upon a time called Juvavia and Petena, is a very old city of Noricum, and now a principal Episcopal city of Bavaria. It had its origin, as they say, in the time of the emperor Julius. It is not far from the mountains which at one time belonged to Noricum and which are now ascribed to Germany. The Norici, who lived in the mountains nearby (as Pliny writes), were formerly called Taurisci; and even now as then around the Carni within the first boundaries of Germany, the people are called Thauri.[Noricum, a Roman province, probably derived its name from the principal town of Noreia, and was bounded on the north by the Danube, on the west by Rhaetia and Vindelicia, on the east by Pannonia, and on the south by Pannonia and Italy. The province was separated from Rhaetia and Vindelicia by the river Aenus (Inn), from Pannonia on the west by Mount Cetius, and from Pannonia and Italy on the south by the river Savus, the Alpes Carnicae and Mount Ocra. It thus corresponds to the greater part of Styria and Carinthia, and a part of Austria, Bavaria and Salzburg. Noricum was a mountainous country, not only surrounded on the south and east by mountains, but one of the main branches of the Alps, the Alpes Noricae (in the neighborhood of Salzburg) running right through the province. In these mountains a large quantity of excellent iron was found, and the Noric swords were celebrated in antiquity. Gold also is said to have been found here in ancient times. The inhabitants were Celts, divided into several tribes, of which the Taurisci, also called Norici, after their capital Noreia, were the most important. They were conquered by the Romans toward the end of the reign of Augustus, and their country was formed into a Roman province.] At one time the Saxons and the people of the Marches overran the country of the Wends;[A Slavic people dwelling in Saxony and Prussia.] and the Roman Gnaeus Papirius Carbo fought with them in the mountains not far from Noricum, and (as Strabo says) suffered defeat.[Noreia (now Neumarkt in Styria) was the ancient capital of the Taurisci or Norici. It was situated in the center of Noricum, just a little south of the river Murius. It is celebrated as the place where Papirius Carbo, Roman consul, was defeated by the Cimbri in the year 113 BCE.] But not long afterwards three mighty people, the Saxons, the Germans, and the people of the mountains bordering on Austria, all at one and the same time overran Italy and, as Plutarch says, one portion of them passed through Noricum; but the armies were defeated and destroyed—the first, not far from Salzburg near the mountains, and the second on the Athesis;[A river in southern Tyrol and Upper Italy.] and of the barbarian peoples (as Pliny states) three hundred forty thousand were slain, and one hundred fifty thousand were taken prisoner. This rebellion not only frightened all the countries which were invaded, but all Italy as well. And thus the Roman arms passed here and there through Noricum, accompanied by so much commotion that the Norici could hardly continue to live there; and at one time they were obliged to endure the presence of three armies in the vicinity. Now the Romans went to war with the people along the Danube, and also with the Pannonians, Wends and Germans; and they used Salzburg as a base for the ingress and egress of their arms. Now when Julius, the Roman emperor, was about to attack the Germans, he ordered a fortress to be built on a hill in the same region where the Roman army might take refuge, or from which they might secure help; and therefore the fortress was called Juvavium (which according to the vernacular tongue[The 'vernacular tongue' in this instance is German.] is called Helfenburg). The name was also derived from Ivarus, the river upon which the fortress was situated. And the city which was later built there was called Juvavia,
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Public willing to pay to reduce toxic algae—but maybe not enough
by Pam Frost Gorder, The Ohio State University
Scientists have found good strategies for curbing the toxic algae blooms that have threatened some of the nation's water supplies. Farmers are willing to adopt these strategies. The American public is willing to help pay for them.
Problem solved? Not exactly.
A collaboration of universities and government agencies has identified three key agricultural management plans for curtailing harmful algal blooms.
They have also identified a looming funding gap for enacting those plans.
Researchers announced their first results this week, both at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) fall meeting and in a special issue of the Journal of Great Lakes Research.
Jay Martin, director of the Field to Faucet water quality program at The Ohio State University, leads the unusual project, which maps both the physical causes of toxic algae and the social landscape around the problem.
He and his team took as their starting point the recent binational agreement between the United States and Canada to cut phosphorus discharge into Lake Erie by 40 percent. They surveyed farmers and the public and built watershed models to explore different ways to keep phosphorus from reaching the lake, where it feeds toxic algae.
"The big question now is, can we reach our goal of 40 percent reduction, and how do we do it?" Martin said. "The hopeful news that we have found is that there are multiple ways to get there, and farmers are already adopting the very same agricultural practices that we found to be most promising. If they can continue to adopt these practices and even accelerate their adoption, we can reach the 40 percent reduction we need to have safe levels of algal blooms in Lake Erie, while preserving agricultural production."
The researchers have identified three key farming practices that could reduce algae levels: subsurface application of fertilizer and the use of cover crops and buffer strips. Cover crops are grown in fields that would otherwise go fallow to keep rain from washing phosphorus-laden fertilizer into the lake. Buffer strips are non-crop plants that surround fields and serve the same kind of purpose.
In their surveys of farmers in the Lake Erie watershed, the researchers found that 39 percent were already applying fertilizer below the soil surface; 22 percent were already growing cover crops; and 35 percent were already using buffer strips.
Each of those numbers, while encouraging, falls at least 20 percent short of where they need to be to reach phosphorus reduction goals, the study found.
Also encouraging: researchers found that Ohio residents were willing to help farmers pay for these practices. In the first survey of its kind, they asked residents to put a monetary value on reducing toxic algae in Lake Erie.
For example, they asked people how much reducing algae by 10 percent was worth. The answer that came back was quite specific: $150 million. And the answer was consistent, in that when researchers asked about reducing algae by 20 percent or 30 percent, respondents placed a $150 million value on every additional 10 percent. A 20 percent reduction was worth $300 million, and so on. People said they were willing to pay slightly higher food prices, or even a special income tax or sales tax that would benefit farmers to make the changes happen.
Reducing algae would likely carry a higher price tag, however: "While it looks like the reduction is possible, it will be a heavy lift," Martin said.
In fact, $150 million was the preliminary estimate that Ohio State researchers made in a study with the Nature Conservancy earlier this year—but for annual mitigation of phosphorus runoff in only the most critical areas. That project was led by Stuart Ludsin, an associate professor of evolution, ecology and organismal biology and co-director of Ohio State's Aquatic Ecology Laboratory.
Still, the payoff for reducing phosphorus goes beyond Lake Erie, Ludsin said.
"If done correctly, agricultural conservation practices aimed at improving water quality in Lake Erie can also boost the health of stream-fish communities throughout the watershed," he added.
Lake Erie is at the center of toxic algae research today, because it contains 50 percent of all the fish in the Great Lakes, supports a $1.7 billion tourism industry and provides drinking water for 11 million people. But the same problems are beginning to plague areas of the Mississippi Valley and coastal Florida, as well as coastlines around the world.
Martin and his team are presenting their findings at the AGU session "New Frontiers in Water Resources: Achieving Water Resource Security in Times of Climate Change, Urbanization, and Agricultural Expansion" co-organized by Noel Aloysius, who is also involved in the study. The session also highlights some of the promising strategies being used elsewhere.
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In its special issue on Lake Erie, the Journal of Great Lakes Research explores these and other topics, including the roles of sediment, plankton, and climate change in promoting algae. More than a dozen papers are available as open access content online.
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The Word 'Bali-Jatra' is an Oriya word which literally means journey to Bali. In Ancient times the Oriya merchants use to travel to the South Asian countries; Bali, Java, Sumatra and many more through water routes for the sake of business. The Bali Jatra festival is a symbol to memorize the same golden era. This is also a festival of boats and is also known as the 'Boita Bandhan Utsav' where 'Boita' is the word which means a form of boat. The sailors used to start their journey on the Kartika Purnima and they use to travel in these 'Boitas' to the South-Asian countries to do business and return back to their motherland.
Importance of Bali in Cuttack
Bali was the most favored market of the Oriya merchants who visit there to do business. The trade with Bali started much before the Christian era. Bali had several attractive products which were the point of attraction for the Oriya merchants including long pepper, pearls and gems, bees wax, silk, sandalwood and cardamom. Bali has several products like the rugs, jewelry, gold and fine cloths which were brought into the India by these Oriya merchants only. As per the history the first ruler of Bali around 7th century was an Indian whose name was Kaudinya. Bali has always been very influential factor for the culture of Odisha. There are several similarities between two cultures and the life-style of the people of these two countries of that time. By the end of 8th century trade between Bali and India also ended but yet the Bali Jatra festival is being celebrated in that memory.
Celebrations of Bali Jatra in Cuttack
The festival of Bali Jatra is being celebrated for seven days and it begins on the Kartik Purnima every year. Huge gathering of people of all age groups collectively perform the task of releasing the handmade boats of paper and cardboard symbolizing the journey of the sailors in 'Boitas'.
During the long seven days lasting Bali Jatra festival several stalls of various good, groceries, handicrafts and many other products use to set up forming a huge fair. It is basically an open air event which is being celebrated at a huge ground which is known as the 'Bali Jatra Ground'. The ground is situated near the Barabati stadium and is extended to the bank of Mahanadi River at Cuttack.
Attractions of Bali Jatra in Cuttack
There are several special arrangements being done in order to make the people visiting the fair to have a great experience. For kids there are various type of Joy rides are being set up. Hundreds of stalls that exclusively see the toys for children are also being set up during the fair. Food items of various types are also a centre of attraction in the Bali Jatra. Especially the Cuttackia food varieties which include the famous Dahi-wadas and the Thoonka-Puri. Products of all variety, starting from pen to cars are being displayed during the Bali Jatra and the statistics says that the sale of these items increase to huge extent during the festival if the stalls of these are being catered here.
The tourism department of Odisha offers various special schemes and tour packages to visit Odisha during the festival of Bali Jatra. This is the best platform to demonstrate the rich heritage and culture of the state to rest of the country. The Bali Jatra festival is attended by lakhs of people every year and is a mark of fun and enjoyment for the residents of Odisha.
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Ricardas Puisys vanished five years ago and was feared murdered, but police have found him alive – living in the woods.
'Dead' man hid in woods for five years
by Holly Christodoulou
4th Aug 2020 6:04 PM
A missing man feared to have been murdered has been found secretly living in the woods five years after he vanished.
British police launched a murder investigation in November 2015 after believing Ricardas Puisys, then 35, was a victim of modern slavery.
But incredibly, Ricardas, now 40, has been found living in undergrowth in the town of Wisbech in Cambs, after authorities received information he was still alive.
Police say he had "deliberately hidden" himself away in the woods having previously been a victim of crime.
The makeshift home in deep undergrowth off a residential street was described as "very well concealed".
Police originally believed he may have come to harm after it was suggested to police he was a victim of modern slavery.
Ricardas was last seen on September 26, 2015, at his workplace.
Witnesses claimed he was seen in the company of a small group of Lithuanian men before vanishing.
The alarm was raised when he failed to turn up for a shift two days later and his identification badge was found in a park.
"For almost five years Ricardas' disappearance has been a complete mystery," Detective Chief Inspector Rob Hall, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said.
"That was until we received information at the end of June which led us to finding him."
A murder probe was launched despite no body being found as officers had "genuine concerns Ricardas came to harm that evening".
Police followed up a number of leads and tirelessly worked to unravel the disappearance.
In December 2015, a man aged in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of murder but was later released with no further action.
The mystery deepened in 2018 when a Facebook page using pictures of Ricardas was set up.
This led officers to shift their investigation and believe the Lithuanian could in fact be alive and potentially in hiding.
The account had 69 friends - all Ricardas' friends and family - leading police to suspect he may be alive.
The puzzle was finally solved at the start of last month when officers received information he was living in Wisbech.
Police have only just revealed Ricardas is still alive in order to allow time to ensure he is safe.
"A team of investigators worked tirelessly following up a number of inquiries, none leading to the discovery of Ricardas," Detective Chief Inspector Hall said.
"That was until we received information that Ricardas may have been alive and still in the Wisbech area.
"Following a search of wooded area in Harecroft Road, Ricardas was eventually found living in undergrowth, very well concealed after having deliberately hidden and having not spoken with anyone for some time.
"We made the decision not to publicly announce we had found Ricardas alive until now in order to protect him and put safeguarding measures in place.
"He is safe and we are working very closely with him to ensure he remains safe, but also to ensure he gets the support he needs after having lived through extremely difficult circumstances during the last five or more years."
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Two areas of woods in Harecroft Road, Wisbech, have been regularly used by Eastern Europeans living in an array of tents and makeshift shelters in recent years.
It is believed other men sleeping living rough in the two areas either did not know of his existence or were seemingly unaware that he was supposed to be dead.
The force has now launched an investigation into the potential exploitation of Ricardas.
Residents of the street spoke of their anger about rough sleepers and gangs of street drinkers congregating in the woods and causing a nuisance.
Keith Dorman, 59, who lives in the area said he had battled to get one group of campers evicted last year from the National Trust woods opposite his bungalow.
"It was awful when they were here and it took almost a whole year to get them kicked off. They were defecating in the woods and leaving all their rubbish piled up," Mr Dorman said.
"Mothers used to walk through the woods with their children, but these guys would be exposing themselves and urinating. It was very unpleasant.
"They were living in tents and shelters, and chopping down the trees for firewood and building materials. They were p***ed most of the time.
"It started off as one or two of them, but the numbers grew. At one stage there was a dozen of them sitting around drinking together. It was like a party.
"I followed one guy who was staggering to a local shop to buy booze and he fell over three times on the way.
"I told the shopkeeper that he should not be serving someone in that state and he replied that he would be threatened if he refused to sell them alcohol."
Ricardas Puisys was found alive last month, police have revealed.
Another resident who asked not to be named said: "It was a real problem last year. People living in the woods were causing a nuisance, particularly with the stench from their camp fires.
"They were all working because I was told that they would be picked up vans each day and taken to jobs. But they preferred living rough so they did not have to pay rent and had more money to spend on drink."
Ricardas moved to the United Kingdom from Silute, Lithuania, a number of years before he vanished
He left behind a mother in Lithuania and has a sister living in Germany and cousins in Ireland.
Ricardas was a casual land worker. He had no car, no close family in the UK and very few friends. Due to his lack of English, he mostly socialised within the local Lithuanian community.
This story originally appeared in The Sun and is reproduced here with permission
Originally published as 'Dead' man hid in woods for five years
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Your weekly update from the Law Society's public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.
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Read our new report which outlines the contribution of the legal services sector to the UK economy.
The report finds that in 2018, legal services were worth nearly £60bn gross value added to the UK economy, while in 2017 the sector's exports hit £5bn. Legal services support around 552,000 full time employees.
Five things you need to know
1. Withdrawal Agreement Bill receives Royal Assent
Last week the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill passed report stage and third reading in the Lords, returning to the Commons with five amendments. These were quashed by vote in the Commons, and on the Bill's return to the Lords on Wednesday night (22 January) the Bill was passed unamended. It has since received Royal Assent, meaning it has passed onto the statute book and the UK will leave the European Union and will enter the negotiated transition period at 11pm 31 January. We have briefed throughout on relevant issues.
The Lords made five amendments to the Bill, one of which related to the EU Settlement Scheme and citizens' rights, two to Clause 26 (giving ministers powers to allow lower courts to disapply European Court of Justice judgments), one to unaccompanied refugee children, and one to the devolved legislatures. Before the resultant debate in the Commons, No.10 briefed the press that they would not accept any amendments, and as such each amendment was voted down.
Opposition spokespeople in the Lords – particularly Labour Lords deputy leader Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town and Liberal Democrat Europe spokesperson Baroness Ludford – expressed their regret that the government chose to overturn the amendments. Ludford argued that the Lords had "improved the Bill in two major areas: first, respect for people—the rights of EU citizens and child refugees—and, secondly, respect for the law and the constitution regarding the courts, judicial independence and the devolution settlement." That said, the House agreed not to return the Bill again to the Commons, allowing it to pass and await Royal Assent, which it received on Thursday.
The Withdrawal Agreement must still be approved by a vote in the European Parliament, which will take place on Wednesday 29 January and is expected to pass. The UK will then leave the European Union and enter the implementation period at 11pm on Friday 31 January.
Read a full copy of the Withdrawal Agreement Act
2. Legal services raised in Queen's Speech debate on the economy
Last Monday saw continued debate in the House of Commons on the Queen's Speech, with the debate centering on 'economy and jobs'.
Previous chair of the Justice Select Committee Sir Bob Neill MP (Conservative) referred to our calls for the government to accede to the Lugano Convention and the Hague Convention in order to ensure mutual recognition and enforcement of judgments after Brexit. Other topics raised included the impact of Brexit on the professional services sector, access to justice and financial regulation.
Opening for the government, chancellor Sajid Javid MP said that the UK is "an open and competitive economy with some of the most innovative and exciting businesses in the world," and noted that new figures showed that tech investment in the UK grew faster last year than in the US, China, France and Germany. He stressed that the government was aware that indecision around Brexit has affected the UK's economy. The chancellor reiterated that the UK is leaving the EU, the single market and the customs union, and is seeking a ambitious free trade agreements both with EU and non-EU states.
Responding, Sir Bob Neill MP said that legal services are part of "a greater hub of professional services in which the UK excels," and it is therefore crucial that we find a means of ensuring mutual recognition of legal qualifications so that British lawyers can continue to provide fly-in, fly-out services in Europe, and a means of ensuring mutual recognition and enforcement of judgments.
Neill referred to the Law Society, saying: "At the end of the day, a contract is only as valuable as its ability to be enforced meaningfully. That is why the Law Society and the Bar Council are right to urge the government to move swiftly to sign us up to the Lugano convention and to move, in our own right, into the Hague Convention." He said that while this would not be as good as the Brussels I arrangements, they would provide a means of building goodwill, and that mutual recognition was equally important for big business as for protecting small and medium-sized enterprises, consumers and individuals.
He also argued that people choose to bring their legal business to the UK because they trust us "as a clean, efficient and impartial jurisdiction." He said that our judiciary is "benchmark that the world…aspires to," and that while it was legitimate to consider future constitutional arrangements, whatever happens, "we must make sure that there is no suggestion of any diminution of either the quality or the independence of the British judiciary."
Read a full transcript of the debate
3. Law Society launches next phase of its legal aid deserts campaign
Last Tuesday, we launched an interactive map as part of the next phase of its legal aid deserts campaign, showing the catastrophic extent of these deserts across the country.
The new community care heat map highlights that cared-for people fighting to get vital welfare services or remain in their own home are being denied support by a shortage of community care legal aid provision.
Through analysis of data from the Legal Aid Agency directory of providers (September 2019) and the Office of National Statistics (2017) we found that in England and Wales:
more than 37 million people in England and Wales live in a local authority area without a single community care legal aid provider, including over 7.5 million people aged 65 and over
78% of local authorities in England and Wales do not have a single community care legal aid provider
The situation is even worse than the map suggests because many of these community care legal aid lawyers provide advice in a subset of cases known as Court of Protection work, in which the client may be deprived of their liberty because they can no longer make decisions for themselves.
The fees government pays for civil legal aid provision have not increased since 1994, equating to a 49% real-terms reduction. Fees were cut by a further 10% in 2011, compounding this issue.
The report has been covered by the Daily Mail and ITV news, as well as 93 local news outlets around the country.
See the community care heat map
4. MPs consider Commission on Justice in Wales
Last Wednesday Liz Saville Roberts MP (Plaid Cyrmu) led a Westminster Hall debate on the report of the Commission on Justice in Wales. Her remarks to the MPs present were focused on the report's recommendations on criminal justice, family justice and legal aid.
On criminal justice, Saville Roberts argued that effective intervention and treatment of victims in Wales is hampered by the lack of devolution of justice policy. She asked the government to respond to the report's recommendation that a Wales Criminal Justice Board with executive authority to set overall criminal justice strategy for Wales be created. Family justice would also benefit from a more integrated approach between Welsh justice policy and other devolved competencies such as education, health and social policy, Saville Roberts continued.
With regard to legal aid, she argued that deep cuts had hit Wales hard, with only three publicly funded providers of benefits advice (out of 31) remaining in Wales before the cuts were implemented. She also noted that the number of firms providing legal aid has fallen by 29% in Wales, compared with 20% in England. She finished by claiming that the present system was not working, and that a separate Welsh legal jurisdiction should be created.
Yasmin Qureshi MP (Shadow Justice Minister) stated that gaps in provision of family justice were unacceptable, particularly given the bilingual nature of Welsh justice. She said it was clear the current approach was not working, and it was up to the UK Government to work with the Welsh Government in exploring the recommendations from the report.
Chris Philp MP (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice) said that as the report had been commissioned by the Welsh Government it was not the UK Government's intention to issue a formal response, but they would explore issues on a case by case basis with the Welsh Government. He noted that the cost of splitting the English and Welsh jurisdiction would be around £100 million per year, and argued that devolution is no panacea.
Read the full debate
5. Select Committee Chairs and shadow justice minister
Last Wednesday, Labour MP Bambos Charalambous, a solicitor, was appointed to become a shadow justice minister, and will lead on the areas of victims and legal aid for the party. Prior to taking on the role, Charalambous served as a member of the Justice Select Committee and was vocal on access to justice issues.
The nomination process for Select Committee chairs continues, and will close on Monday 27 January at 4pm. Contested elections will take place by secret ballot on Wednesday 29 January, and will close at 4pm. At present, there is only one candidate for Justice Committee chair, which is the incumbent Sir Bob Neill MP (Conservative).
In the Labour leadership contest, Jess Philips MP announced last Tuesday that she would be withdrawing from the race. Four candidates now remain – Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, Lisa Nandy MP, Emily Thornberry MP and Sir Keir Starmer MP.
Read the list of those currently validly nominated for Select Committee Chair positions (PDF)
Coming up this week
This week in the House of Commons, Wednesday will see an opposition day debate on home affairs, before a general debate on 'global Britain' on Thursday.
In the House of Lords, Wednesday will also see oral questions on the Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission.
The secret ballot to appoint Select Committee chairs will take place on Wednesday at 4pm.
View the upcoming parliamentary business
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