A man in Florida has been busy building a very unusual vessel.

The vessel, which looks like nothing anybody has ever seen before, resembles a Ferris wheel in the ocean, and when it is viewed up-close, it is actually quite difficult to determine exactly what the vessel is.

Reza Baluchi is the man behind the so-called “ocean bubble.” Baluchi refers to his creation as a Hydro Pod, and he plans to use it to travel from Pompano Beach, Florida to Bermuda, Haiti, Cuba and Puerto Rico. The first leg of his journey is an estimated 1,033 miles long.

According to Baluchi, “Mind is power. It’s 85 percent your mind. Anything you can do.”

An expedition like this is nothing new to Baluchi, who is an endurance athlete. In the past, he has spent – and survived – weeks in Death Valley, biked across six continents and has run the perimeter of the United States. Read the rest of this entry »

Home hospice care providers work in difficult enough situations without adding traffic nightmares into the equation. GPS fleet tracking offers many benefits that can be remarkably helpful to companies that provide this service and the individuals that work in this field.

Advanced GPS fleet tracking systems can be programmed to accommodate the specialized needs of people in many different fields. Home hospice is all about providing dignity as patients approach the ends of their lives, and GPS fleet tracking can help create efficiencies when travel to and from patient homes, so that the focus can be spent on where it needs to be: the patient.

These are just a few ways GPS fleet tracking can benefit home hospice providers.

Prevents Home Hospice Providers from Getting Lost

With so many patients choosing hospice care at the end of their lives, there is an almost constant rotation of new homes to visit. In some cities, new subdivisions are created daily. Paper maps simply can’t keep up with all the changes. GPS fleet tracking software and maps use real time tracking and are constantly updated so that your home hospice providers can reach their destinations without getting lost along the way. Read the rest of this entry »

Scientists from England’s University of East Anglia have discovered that storks are ditching the normal migration habits in order to binge eat their favorite junk food.

White storks usually make 100 km round trips to landfill sites in the European Union to get their junk food fix. Recently, concern for the well-being of these birds has grown. If the landfill sites that they frequent close down, the birds could suffer tremendously.

In the winter months, white storks that live in the European Union used to migrate to Africa, where they could find food sources during the cold weather months. However, given the influx of junk food at landfill sites, particularly in Portugal and Spain, the white storks have become year-round residents. The birds are able to find sustenance year-round, thanks to landfill sites, which provide a lot of food for them to eat.

White storks are just one species of migratory birds that have been found to alter their behavior as a result of changes to the environment and influences by humans. Research that was recently published in the scientific journal Movement Ecology has confirmed that the birds are becoming year-round residents near landfills, as there is always a supply of food for them to eat. However, due to a EU Landfill Directive, which requires that landfill sites close, there could be a dramatic impact on the stork population. Read the rest of this entry »

GPS tracking devices offer a wealth of benefits for business owners who utilize a fleet of vehicles. They improve safety, improve efficiency, reduce fuel cost, and lower expenses, among other things.

If you’re thinking about taking advantage of the benefits that GPS tracking devices offer by installing them in your fleet of vehicles, where to place them within the company automobiles is something you certainly want to consider. Proper placement can ensure that you are reaping the benefits that these devices offer.

So, where do you place a GPS tracking device in your company vehicles? Here are some valuable pointers if you are using a covert battery powered gps tracker.  Most businesses use a hardwired gps tracking device, which is typically hardwired under the dash of the vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »

Elk are a part of the culture and tradition of Minnesota. In the past, these majestic creatures inhabited nearly all of the state; however, currently, it is estimated that there are less than 200 that inhabit the northwestern region of this northern state.

Thanks to efforts made by the Department of Natural Resources, these animals may be able to thrive once again. Twenty female elk will be collared with GPS tracking devices, which will track their movement throughout the state. This is a first-ever project in Minnesota, and one that is met with great excitement by outdoor enthusiasts, and Minnesotans, alike.

According to John Williams of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, history has hinted that elk make some interesting moves both in and out of the elk range. Understanding the movements of these animals is an important part of managing and protecting them. GPS tracking devices can provide that pertinent information.

There are three distinct Elk Herds that inhabit Northwest Minnesota:

• The Grygla herd, which is located in Marshall County
• The Kittson-Central Herd near Lancaster
• The Caribou-Vita hers, which migrate between the US and Canada

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