location Bluetti’s new Elite200 V2 wants to power your camera gear on location By www.diyphotography.net Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:40:36 +0000 Finding power on location can be tough, especially when those locations are out in the middle of nowhere. It’s been getting a lot easier in... The post Bluetti’s new Elite200 V2 wants to power your camera gear on location appeared first on DIY Photography. Full Article news Bluetti Gear Announcement power
location I’ve shot at this location a few times but for some reason... By blog.verneho.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:03:12 -0500 I’ve shot at this location a few times but for some reason I’ve never seen it from the other side. Literal proof that shooting with other creatives gives you new perspective. ???? (at Toronto, Ontario) Full Article
location Amazon CloudFront edge location to be established in Melbourne By www.invest.vic.gov.au Published On :: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:52:00 +1000 Amazon Web Services (AWS) has grown its Australian service locations to Melbourne. The expanded company will roll out Amazon CloudFront - a content delivery Web service that offers both businesses and developers an easy way to distribute content with low latency and high data transfer speeds. Full Article
location Scientists Have Deciphered The World’s Oldest Map, And It Reveals The Location Of Noah’s Ark By sonsoflibertymedia.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:24:19 +0000 A discovery of absolutely epic proportions has just been revealed, but the corporate media in the United States almost entirely ignored it. A team of scientists led by Dr. Irving Finkel has deciphered the oldest map in the world, and we are being told that it actually reveals the location of Noah’s Ark. This is … Full Article Videos World News
location Nobu, Chooses SODIC’s Easttown District New Cairo As Its First Egyptian Location By www.hospitalitynet.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:15:47 +0200 Nobu will open its first hospitality concept in Egypt in SODIC’s EDNC (Easttown District New Cairo), New Cairo’s soon-to-be landmark of sophistication and style. The hotly anticipated neighbourhood is set to transform Egypt’s lifestyle scene with Nobu slated to open in early 2025. Nobu will bring its globally acclaimed luxury dining and hospitality experience to EDNC, setting a new standard in high-end living, retail, and entertainment. Located on Road 90, adjacent to The American University in Cairo, this hub will be a magnet for those seeking exceptional experiences in the heart of New Cairo. In the coming years, Nobu will also be launching residences, a hotel and restaurant in SODIC’s Ogami development in Ras El Hekma on Egypt’s pristine North Coast, a hotbed for luxury residences and hospitality set to become the Egyptian Riviera and hub for the region’s most discerning residents and guests. Spread over 14,765 square metres, EDNC seamlessly merges luxury retail, gourmet dining, an... Full Article
location Running App Revealed World Leaders' Location By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:00:15 +0000 Running app Strava made it possible to track the locations of world leaders and high-profile political candidates according to a newspaper investigation. Security services say the vulnerability did not put people at risk but are reviewing their guidelines on using the app. Le Monde investigated the movements of bodyguards for politicians including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Emannuel Macron and Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump plus partners Jill Biden and Melania Trump. (Source: lemonde.fr ) Secret Trip Revealed The newspaper was able to discover the names of the presidential bodyguards and find ... (view more) Full Article
location Expanding the location offering By postandparcel.info Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:20:16 +0000 Post&Parcel Live is a seminar series from the experts at Post&Parcel. On 27 April 2017 we hosted "Solving the Inner City Challenge". In this keynote Ian Caminsky, CEO at InPost UK looks at how we can expand the location offering. Full Article Inner City Challenge
location Apple Defends Mac Mini Power Button Relocation By apple.slashdot.org Published On :: 2024-11-13T14:41:00+00:00 Apple executives have defended the relocation of the power button to the bottom of its new M4 Mac mini, citing the computer's significantly reduced size as the driving factor behind the design change. In a Bilibili video interview, Apple's Greg Joswiak and John Ternus explained that the Mac mini's form factor, now half the size of its predecessor, necessitated finding a new position for the power button. The executives said that the bottom placement allows for convenient access despite initial user criticism. Read more of this story at Slashdot. Full Article
location Secret Service Says You Agreed To Be Tracked With Location Data By yro.slashdot.org Published On :: 2024-11-13T16:02:00+00:00 An anonymous reader shares a report: Officials inside the Secret Service clashed over whether they needed a warrant to use location data harvested from ordinary apps installed on smartphones, with some arguing that citizens have agreed to be tracked with such data by accepting app terms of service, despite those apps often not saying their data may end up with the authorities, according to hundreds of pages of internal Secret Service emails obtained by 404 Media. The emails provide deeper insight into the agency's use of Locate X, a powerful surveillance capability that allows law enforcement officials to follow a phone, and person's, precise movements over time at the click of a mouse. In 2023, a government oversight body found that the Secret Service, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement all used their access to such location data illegally. The Secret Service told 404 Media in an email last week it is no longer using the tool. "If USSS [U.S. Secret Service] is using Locate X, that is most concerning to us," one of the internal emails said. 404 Media obtained them and other documents through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Secret Service. Read more of this story at Slashdot. Full Article
location Facebook, Instagram Release Top Checked-in Locations of 2013 By www.gadling.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 14:23:00 EST Filed under: Internet Tools, News Alamy Photo-sharing app Instagram and Facebook, a website your parents visit, released lists of their users most checked-in locations for 2013 earlier this week. Congratulations to Disneyland for being the top U.S. spot for Facebook check-ins and the third most photographed location on Instagram. And props to all of Canada: its most checked-in location was a hockey arena. Here are both lists.Continue reading Facebook, Instagram Release Top Checked-in Locations of 2013Facebook, Instagram Release Top Checked-in Locations of 2013 originally appeared on Gadling on Fri, 13 Dec 2013 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments Full Article Facebook Instagram
location Sorry Indianapolis, You're No Longer the Sole Location Offering TSA PreCheck Enrollment Background Checks By www.gadling.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:07:00 EST Filed under: North America, United States Getty Two weeks ago, the Transportation Security Administration announced that it would began allowing travelers to apply for its PreCheck program, "an expedited screening process" through airport security. Curiously though, the only airport in the country where travelers could complete the program's required background interview was Indianapolis International Airport. That changed today when TSA opened three enrollment centers in the Washington, DC area. Interestingly, none of them are at DC-area airports. Nor are any of them in DC itself.Continue reading Sorry Indianapolis, You're No Longer the Sole Location Offering TSA PreCheck Enrollment Background ChecksSorry Indianapolis, You're No Longer the Sole Location Offering TSA PreCheck Enrollment Background Checks originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments Full Article Alexandria PreCheck Transportation Security Administration TSA Virginia Washington DC
location OM starts reconstruction in three locations By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 06:00:25 +0000 As local markets begin to re-establish themselves, the OM Philippines crisis response team takes steps towards reconstruction in Tacloban, Bohol and Northern Cebu. Full Article
location Economical Relocation Using Mumbai Removal Agencies By blogs.siliconindia.com Published On :: Packing and transferring to new area using majority of items is not an simple task. It should be performed using excellent treatment and commitment to generate the shifting inconvenience free. A great many do the job must be performed... Full Article
location Inexpensive Relocation Using Bangalore Moving Firms By blogs.siliconindia.com Published On :: Packing and transferring to new area using majority of items is not an straightforward task. It should be accomplished using fantastic treatment and commitment to generate the shifting inconvenience free. A lot of function must be carried... Full Article
location Chapter Six: Custody Disputes Involving Relocation By www.rosen.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:49:54 +0000 Sometimes, for better or for worse, one parent ends up relocating to a completely new area. Partial family relocations can be excruciating, regardless of whether you are the parent leaving or the parent staying behind. It’s no exaggeration to say that relocations can tear families apart. But they don’t have to. This chapter will provide […] Full Article Child Custody Law Book
location Expanded and Rebranded: Louisville-Original Mindfulness and Therapy Center Rejuvenates Brand and Opens New Locations By www.prleap.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 PDT The Mindfulness Center, formerly known as Louisville Mindfulness Center, has rebranded to envelop their recent expansion from one Kentucky location to two one in Louisville and one in Lexington as well as employing licensed therapists able to serve all of Kentucky, as well as those in Indiana and Florida via telehealth services. Full Article
location Distraught 9-1-1 Caller Dies After Deputy Sheriff Reveals Location of Hidden Firearm By www.prleap.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 PDT Riverside County faces a federal wrongful-death lawsuit after a deputy sheriff admitted to providing a distraught, intoxicated 9-1-1 caller with the location of the semi-automatic firearm that he used to shoot himself. Full Article
location Explore Prime Locations for Small Businesses By www.small-business-software.net Published On :: Mon, 5 Sep 2016 09:00:00 -0400 Of all the elements in starting a new business, location is among the most crucial. But it’s more than just finding a good spot. A prospective startup owner may need to look at different cities in order to take advantage of the potential audience, costs and revenue opportunities. There is plenty of research out there about what the best cities are for small businesses, and different studies will yield different results, based on their metrics. complete article Full Article
location Abdominal Pain Causes By Location By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Abdominal Pain Causes By LocationCategory: Doctor's & Expert's views on SymptomsCreated: 7/12/2013 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/20/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
location ***** Locations Archive - Gama Aviation (rank 29) By www.gigaalert.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:37:45 +0000 25 Templer Avenue, Farnborough. 25 Templer Avenue, Farnborough is home to our Group headquarters and is the nerve centre for the European Air division. With excellent access to the facilities at the airport. Read more. Full Article
location Weird Al "UHF" locations tour 10/19 By tinyurl.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:40:00 CDT At the RSUTV site, visit their Online Store to get on a tour hosted by Emily Elliott and the the TTM webmaster. There is a super-special surprise at the end of it. Friday is the last day to sign up. Full Article
location Links for "UHF" locations tour By tulsatvmemories.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 07:00:00 CDT Useful pix and maps for the tour hosted by Emily Elliott and the the TTM webmaster. Full Article
location Photos from the "UHF" locations tour By www.flickr.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:35:00 CDT From the TTM Flickr page. Full Article
location Video production of the "UHF" locations tour By tulsatvmemories.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:15:00 CDT From the TTM Channel on YouTube. Full Article
location SOUNDLOCATIONS - THE TIME FOR A NEW MUSICAL PATH HAS COME TO GO FORWARD TOGETHER By www.ionone.com Published On :: Germany, end of 2013: dark clouds hanging over the heads of analog musicians. A popular music magazine found out that the number of rehearsal rooms and venues for young bands is significantly decreased. Especially the situation for rehearsal rooms is dramatically: too less, too expensive, too dirty and hard to reach. But in cultivated countries there should be room for many different types of culture not only mainstream ... Full Article
location SABRE Secures First Long-Term NYC Location for SOTO Method, Fuelling Growth in the Fitness Market By www.pr.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0500 SABRE has secured the first long-term location for SOTO Method, an emerging leader in fitness, solidifying its presence in the New York City market. [PR.com] Full Article
location Signature Autohaus Management Corp. Announces Expansion and New Location By www.pr.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Signature Autohaus, a leader in automotive restyling, is excited to announce its expansion and relocation to a new, larger facility in Coral Springs, FL. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth. It reflects its commitment to meeting the increasing demand for quality exotic and luxury auto restyling and performance within the community. The new location, situated at 3650 Coral Ridge Drive, [PR.com] Full Article
location Juicy Burgers Opens New Location in San Diego’s Point Loma Neighborhood By www.pr.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Juicy Burgers has opened in Point Loma, San Diego, offering fresh, made-to-order burgers, wings, cheesecake, and coffee. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery available. [PR.com] Full Article
location Environmental Watchdog Group Publishes Listing of 243 Asbestos-Laden Locations By mesothelioma-world.blogspot.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Jun 2005 13:15:00 -0700 Environmental Watchdog Group Publishes Listing of 243 Asbestos-Laden LocationsSometimes I used to wonder if anyone would do this.Environmental Watchdog Group Publishes Listing of 243 Asbestos-Laden Locations. Well, it's about time, isn't it?more info hereOriginally Posted on 11/06/2005 22:15:26Content source: http://bobrboobd.blogspot.com/2004_04_16_bobrboobd_archive.html#108210458497514356 Full Article
location New Alabama Relocation Network makes debut By access1000.blogspot.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 05:14:00 -0800 A new network of websites which features the largest 494 cities in Alabama will make it's debut statewide in December. Called the ePartners Network, the statewide web will make it easier for consumers to find properties all across the state of Alabama. In particular, the major cities, Montgomery, Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile and their surrounding communities are linked and cross linked so consumers can easily search for homes and real estate from one single location.The state affiliate Broker, Mike Carraway (Broker, Access Realty), has already introduced the network to real estate agents in Birmingham, Huntsville, Jasper, Cullman, Hoover, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Montgomery, and several other Alabama cities. Each city has it's own site and weblog and an agent can elect to be the exclusive real estate agent for their city to help consumers find what they want or to market their property statewide.This is the first time in the history of real estate that geographic boundaries have been erased. In the past, agents and brokers have worked in certain geographic areas and basically limited themselves to that area, even though they were licensed to do business anywhere in the state. Now, for the first time, those boundaries are gone. An agent licensed to do business in the state can assist customers finding homes or locating a local agent from anywhere.This new network will be a plus for all real estate ancillary services as well. Mortgage companies, insurance companies, and others can now advertsie their services on the network either statewide or in a local community.The ePartners Network will change the way that the real estate business is done in other ways as well. It will serve as the first statewide, and even nationwide, platform for paperless real estate transactions.Developing... Full Article
location New Zealand Immigration & Relocation Report. Immigration Made Easy By www.ebizindia.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:19:28 PST New Zealand immigration, investment and relocation information for living in, working in, or moving to new zealand. Full Article Home & Family -- Real Estate
location Surname Search - search back in time for your ancestors - up to 1900 by surname or location - records of war casualities By www.ebizindia.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:19:28 PST search back in time for your ancestors and help with geneology research into your family tree Full Article Home & Family -- Family Tree
location Location Based Services (LBS) and Podcasting By podcasters.blogspot.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 17:32:00 +0100 A few weeks ago I mused about the possibilities of 'location based services' through podcasting and GPS. At the moment though only a tiny fraction of mobile handsets are GPS-enabled.That's why this press release from seekerwireless.com in Australia caught my eye: "Seeker Wireless have developed capabilities that use existing GSM, CDMA and 3G handsets to enable the location of a mobile subscriber Full Article
location New iOS Feature: AirTag Can Now Share Location with Airlines By ccm.net Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:48:10 +0100 In the latest version of iOS, AirTag users have gained a valuable feature that helps locate lost luggage. Full Article
location Apple introduces AirTag location sharing feature By www.telecompaper.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:21:00 +0100 (Telecompaper) Apple has rolled out a new feature that allows users to share the location of an AirTag or Find My network accessory in real time with third parties such as airlines... Full Article
location New Utah State Archives Location By Published On :: 2004-09-02T12:07:21-07:00 The Utah State Archives has moved to its newly completed building next to the Rio Grande. Dedication is planned for October in conjunction with Utah Archives Month. Full Article
location Apple Find My can now share AirTag locations with airlines and third parties By betanews.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:09:36 +0000 Apple has launched a beta feature called Share Item Location in iOS 18.2, allowing users to share the location of an AirTag or Find My network accessory with third parties. This update is designed to simplify the process of locating misplaced items, particularly when traveling. Users can generate a secure link in the Find My app on their iPhone, iPad, or Mac, which can then be shared. The recipient can access an interactive map that shows the item’s location and updates automatically. The shared link expires after seven days or when the item is recovered, maintaining privacy and security. “Find… [Continue Reading] Full Article Article airlines AirTag Apple beta feature Find My iOS 18.2 iPhone update luggage tracking Privacy Share Item Location
location School relocation plan to be reviewed By www.bbc.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:58:20 GMT The plans will be re-examined after public support for keeping the school at its current site. Full Article
location An effective differential privacy protection method of location data based on perturbation loss constraint By www.inderscience.com Published On :: 2024-07-01T23:20:50-05:00 Differential privacy is usually applied to location privacy protection scenarios, which confuses real data by adding interference noise to location points to achieve the purpose of protecting privacy. However, this method can result in a significant amount of redundant noisy data and impact the accuracy of the location. Considering the security and practicability of location data, an effective differential privacy protection method of location data based on perturbation loss constraint is proposed. After applying the Laplace mechanism under the condition of differential privacy to perturb the location data, the Savitzky-Golay filtering technology is used to correct the data with noise, and the data with large deviation and low availability is optimised. The introduction of Savitzky-Golay filtering mechanism in differential privacy can reduce the error caused by noise data while protecting user privacy. The experiments results indicate that the scheme improves the practicability of location data and is feasible. Full Article
location Online allocation of teaching resources for ideological and political courses in colleges and universities based on differential search algorithm By www.inderscience.com Published On :: 2024-07-04T23:20:50-05:00 In order to improve the classification accuracy and online allocation accuracy of teaching resources and shorten the allocation time, this paper proposes a new online allocation method of college ideological and political curriculum teaching resources based on differential search algorithm. Firstly, the feedback parameter model of teaching resources cleaning is constructed to complete the cleaning of teaching resources. Secondly, according to the results of anti-interference consideration, the linear feature extraction of ideological and political curriculum teaching resources is carried out. Finally, the online allocation objective function of teaching resources for ideological and political courses is constructed, and the differential search algorithm is used to optimise the objective function to complete the online allocation of resources. The experimental results show that this method can accurately classify the teaching resources of ideological and political courses, and can shorten the allocation time, with the highest allocation accuracy of 97%. Full Article
location Location-Oriented Knowledge Management in a Tourism Context: Connecting Virtual Communities to Physical Locations By Published On :: Full Article
location Challenges in Contact Tracing by Mining Mobile Phone Location Data for COVID-19: Implications for Public Governance in South Africa By Published On :: 2021-04-05 Aim/Purpose: The paper’s objective is to examine the challenges of using the mobile phone to mine location data for effective contact tracing of symptomatic, pre-symptomatic, and asymptomatic individuals and the implications of this technology for public health governance. Background: The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented need for contact tracing across South Africa, requiring thousands of people to be traced and their details captured in government health databases as part of public health efforts aimed at breaking the chains of transmission. Contact tracing for COVID-19 requires the identification of persons who may have been exposed to the virus and following them up daily for 14 days from the last point of exposure. Mining mobile phone location data can play a critical role in locating people from the time they were identified as contacts to the time they access medical assistance. In this case, it aids data flow to various databases designated for COVID-19 work. Methodology: The researchers conducted a review of the available literature on this subject drawing from academic articles published in peer-reviewed journals, research reports, and other relevant national and international government documents reporting on public health and COVID-19. Document analysis was used as the primary research method, drawing on the case studies. Contribution: Contact tracing remains a critical strategy in curbing the deadly COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa and elsewhere in the world. However, given increasing concern regarding its invasive nature and possible infringement of individual liberties, it is imperative to interrogate the challenges related to its implementation to ensure a balance with public governance. The research findings can thus be used to inform policies and practices associated with contact tracing in South Africa. Findings: The study found that contact tracing using mobile phone location data mining can be used to enforce quarantine measures such as lockdowns aimed at mitigating a public health emergency such as COVID-19. However, the use of technology can expose the public to criminal activities by exposing their locations. From a public governance point of view, any exposure of the public to social ills is highly undesirable. Recommendations for Practitioners: In using contact tracing apps to provide pertinent data location caution needs to be exercised to ensure that sensitive private information is not made public to the extent that it compromises citizens’ safety and security. The study recommends the development and implementation of data use protocols to support the use of this technology, in order to mitigate against infringement of individual privacy and other civil liberties. Recommendation for Researchers: Researchers should explore ways of improving digital applications in order to improve the acceptability of the use of contact tracing technology to manage pandemics such as COVID-19, paying attention to ethical considerations. Impact on Society: Since contact tracing has implications for privacy and confidentiality it must be conducted with caution. This research highlights the challenges that the authorities must address to ensure that the right to privacy and confidentiality is upheld. Future Research: Future research could focus on collecting primary data to provide insight on contact tracing through mining mobile phone location data. Research could also be conducted on how app-based technology can enhance the effectiveness of contact tracing in order to optimize testing and tracing coverage. This has the potential to minimize transmission whilst also minimizing tracing delays. Moreover, it is important to develop contact tracing apps that are universally inter-operable and privacy-preserving. Full Article
location A fuzzy-probabilistic bi-objective mathematical model for integrated order allocation, production planning, and inventory management By www.inderscience.com Published On :: 2024-10-02T23:20:50-05:00 An optimisation-based decision-making support is proposed in this study in the form of fuzzy-probabilistic programming, which can be used to solve integrated order allocation, production planning, and inventory management problems in fuzzy and probabilistic uncertain environments. The problem was modelled in an uncertain mathematical optimisation model with two objectives: maximising the expectation of production volume and minimising the expectation of total operational cost subject to demand and other constraints. The model belongs to fuzzy-probabilistic bi-objective integer linear programming, and the generalised reduced gradient method combined with the branch-and-bound algorithm was utilised to solve the derived model. Numerical simulations were performed to illustrate how the optimal decision was formulated. The results showed that the proposed decision-making support was successful in providing the optimal decision with the maximum expectation of the production volume and minimum expectation of the total operational cost. Therefore, the approach can be implemented by decision-makers in manufacturing companies. Full Article
location Comment on Google makes it harder to change location for country specific research by David Pearson By www.rba.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 11:01:32 +0000 How does this compare to using the "site:No" syntax to force Google to only return result from .No domains. https://www.google.co.uk/search?num=100&ei=oLL1WeX8NYPtaKS9k4AP&btnG=Search&q=site%3Ano+brexit Full Article
location Comment on Google makes it harder to change location for country specific research by Karen Blakeman By www.rba.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 11:38:42 +0000 Yes, David, I really should have included that in the possible strategies. Thanks for reminding me. It works well for this particular example (Norway) and gives good but slightly different results and will, of course, miss Norwegian sites that are registered as .com or other international domains. The amount of overlap (or lack of it) will vary depending on the country. Full Article
location Comment on Google makes it harder to change location for country specific research by Eric Sieverts By www.rba.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 11:50:57 +0000 Would adding the parameter &gl=no to the result URL, still do the job? Full Article
location Comment on Google makes it harder to change location for country specific research by Karen Blakeman By www.rba.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 12:00:26 +0000 Doesn't work here, Eric :-( Full Article
location Comment on Google makes it harder to change location for country specific research by Google gjør det vanskeligere for oss! | Bærum bibliotek By www.rba.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:24:26 +0000 […] Se også Karen Blakeman’s Bloginnlegg. […] Full Article
location Google makes it harder to change location for country specific research By www.rba.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:16:31 +0000 Google has made a major change to search and it does not bode well. Results are now based on your current location. So what’s new? Google has always looked at your location, even down to city/town level, and changed the results accordingly. That is fine if you are travelling and want to find the nearest … Continue reading Google makes it harder to change location for country specific research → Full Article Google Search Strategies country versions location based research
location Analog Equivalent Rights (4/21): Our children have lost the Privacy of Location By falkvinge.net Published On :: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 18:00:37 +0000 Privacy: In the analog world of our parents, as an ordinary citizen and not under surveillance because of being a suspect of a crime, it was taken for granted that you could walk around a city without authorities tracking you at the footstep level. Our children don’t have this right anymore in their digital world. Not even the dystopias of the 1950s — Nineteen Eighty-Four, Brave New World, Colossus, and so on, managed to dream up the horrors of this element: the fact that every citizen is now carrying a governmental tracking device. They’re not just carrying one, they even bought it themselves. Not even Brave New World could have imagined this horror. It started out innocently, of course. It always does. With the new “portable phones” — which, at this point, meant something like “not chained to the floor” — authorities discovered that people would still call the Emergency Services number (112, 911, et cetera) from their mobile phones, but not always be capable of giving their location themselves, something that the phone network was now capable of doing. So authorities mandated that the phone networks be technically capable of always giving a subscriber’s location, just in case they would call Emergency Services. In the United States, this was known as the E911 regulation (“Enhanced 9-1-1”). This was in 2005. Things went bad very quickly from there. Imagine that just 12 years ago, we still had the right to roam around freely without authorities being capable of tracking our every footstep – this was no more than just over a decade ago! Before this point, governments supplied you with services so that you would be able to know your location, as had been the tradition since the naval lighthouse, but not so that they would be able to know your location. There’s a crucial difference here. And as always, the first breach was one of providing citizen services — in this case, emergency medical services — that only the most prescient dystopians would oppose. What’s happened since? Entire cities are using wi-fi passive tracking to track people at the individual, realtime, and sub-footstep level in the entire city center. Train stations and airports, which used to be safe havens of anonymity in the analog world of our parents, have signs saying they employ realtime passive wi-fi and bluetooth tracking of everybody even coming close, and are connecting their tracking to personal identifying data. Correction: they have signs about it in the best case but do it regardless. People’s location are tracked in at least three different… not ways, but categories of ways: Active: You carry a sensor of your location (GPS sensor, Glonass receiver, cell tower triangulator, or even visual identifier through the camera). You use the sensors to find your location, at one point in time or continuously. The government takes itself the right to read the contents of your active sensors. Passive: You take no action, but are still transmitting your location to the government continuously through a third party. In this category, we find cell tower triangulation as well as passive wi-fi and bluetooth tracking that require no action on behalf of a user’s phone other than being on. Hybrid: The government finds your location in occasional pings through active dragnets and ongoing technical fishing expeditions. This would not only include cellphone-related techniques, but also face recognition connected to urban CCTV networks. Privacy of location is one of the Seven Privacies, and we can calmly say that without active countermeasures, it’s been completely lost in the transition from analog to digital. Our parents had privacy of location, especially in busy places like airports and train stations. Our children don’t have privacy of location, not in general, and particularly not in places like airports and train stations that were the safest havens of our analog parents. How do we reinstate Privacy of Location today? It was taken for granted just 12 years ago. Full Article Privacy