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The Las Vegas portion of the NBA Summer League got underway Friday, coinciding with the final games of the Orlando Pro League. While three former Wildcats have now completed their summer action, a few more are getting ready to take the stage for the first time in their new colors.
The NBA's summer schedule comenced the Orlando league Friday on the same day that the Las Vegas league began, creating a marathon of July basketball from 8 a.m. with Enes Kanter's Utah Jazz, ending with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's Charlotte Bobcats, and a smattering of other Wildcats in between.
With No. 1 overall pick Anthony Davis bowing out of summer league games to go play in the Olympic summer games and Brandon Knight inactive for his last game of the Orlando league, the Big Blue Nation's focus turned to the No. 2 overall pick in Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. He did not disappoint in his professional debut.
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In the early game of the NBA's summer hoops marathon, Enes Kanter's Utah Jazz fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 89-75. Yet, it was a big step and a strong showing for the Turkish center.
Kanter had his highest scoring output of summer league action in the finale with 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds (seven offensive) in a losing effort. While winning in the summer league carries little significance, the improvement of players is paramount. That is what Kanter did in all give of his games. Though he set the standard rather low with a three-point performance in game one, he either increased or matched his point total from the previous game throughout the week. In five games, Kanter nearly averaged a double-double with 10.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per contest.
Though he started slow, Kanter really came around throughout the week, which has to make Utah Jazz management happy. He showed improvement, great touch, and nifty footwork in the post. He was aggressive on the boards. Perhaps most importantly, he stayed on the floor and continued to build his endurance while playing big minutes.
Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic
DeAndre Liggins' Orlando Magic dropped their finale to the Boston Celtics 94-73 Friday. Looking at straight point totals, Liggins appeared to have another sub par performance. He scored only two points, but what Liggins gives to a basketball team often does not show on the stat sheet. But he was still productive against the Celtics despite a poor scoring performance. He pulled down eight rebounds while dishing out three assists in the losing effort.
Liggins is a guy who is starting for the Orlando summer league team, so he is getting a really good look from Magic evaluators. Though they have to be concerned with his ability to put the ball in the hoop, they have to love his effort and athleticism. When Liggins struggles to score, he is still able to affect the game in a positive way with his defense, rebounding and ball handling.
For the week, Liggins averaged 5.6 points a game, with his high of 11 coming the game before. He also tallied 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists over the five game span.
Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors
With play switching from Orlando to Las Vegas, Terrence Jones made his professional debut for the Houston Rockets as a reserve. He played like man on a mission.
Houston used their second first round pick on Jones, and he did not disappoint. In 25 minutes on the floor, Jones racked up 17 points 9 rebounds, outscoring fellow first-rounders Royce White (6) and Jeremy Lamb (16). It was quite a first impression and one of the better performances from a former Wildcat in all summer league action thus far.
Jones and his Rocket teammates went on to win their opener with a comfortable 93-81 victory over the Toronto Raptors. If he continues to perform in a similar manner, he'll likely find himself in a starting role for the summer league and move up the Houston depth chart. What remains to be seen is if Jones' future lies in Houston or if he may be part of a deal that ultimately lands Dwight Howard. Regardless of who he ends up with, he will likely make that team very happy in the not too distant future.
Sacramento Kings vs. Charlotte Bobcats
In the nightcap in Las Vegas and the final game of the summer league marathon, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist made his professional debut as a Bobcat rather than a Wildcat. Regardless of name or jersey color, Kidd-Gilchrist is going to be a really good NBA player. He showed everyone why Friday night.
While many NBA Draft experts had Kidd-Gilchrist falling down to the fourth or fifth pick in this year's draft, it seems the Charlotte Bobcats, who have been much maligned for their draft history, may have made a wise decision. Kidd-Gilchrist went second overall in this summer's draft behind Kentucky teammate Anthony Davis, but with Davis traveling with Team USA, Kidd-Gilchrist is the highest pick playing in the summer league.
With an 18-point, eight-rebound performance in a 121-87 shellacking of the Sacramento Kings, Kidd-Gilchrist showed the world what Kentucky fans have known for a year: He is good at basketball. He was aggressive in getting to the rim, attacking it like a player who has been in the league for years. He also kicked in four assists and had five steals. It was a big first night out for the former Kentucky All-American.


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If I could ask just one question to those who consider... drummers have groove
drummers have chops... it would be: Why does it have to be either or ?
I think this thread has shown that opinions about what groove is and who has it is as varied as there are listeners of it. Same with chops. It appears no one here is debating whether Virgil has or doesn't have chops....no posts I have read have disputed his chops only the degree of chops compared to other drummers. What is disputed is his ability to groove. Does he have groove, how much or how little groove, not as much groove as (insert drummer name here) , he can groove but not with the style of music he chooses to play, etc.
I remember a time in my past when it was rare to find musicians who played jazz who could also play rock and vicy versy. Hard to find classical musicians who could play jazz but not vicy versy. Try finding a classical violinist who can play fiddle in a bluegrass band. It is not impossible it is just rare. What is not rare today is drummers, lots of incredible drummers, who play with incredible chops and groove. They can play the sh*t out of any type of music. Buddy Rich never put himself in a position to play
Hard Rock
and I have my doubts whether he could have pulled if off if he had. Nor did Louie. But drummers of today can and do. Is Virgil one? Yes I think so.
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A Rep. Andrews wife Camille Andrews' (D) primary challenger "issued a press release" 4/10 to "say he plans on being" a "serious challenger." NJ Turnpike-Garden State Parkway Commis./non-profit board member/Bishop David Evans (D) "praised Andrews's husband," who dropped out of the race to challenge Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D). Evans: "I am entering this race not only to expand upon the excellent work that Congressman Andrews has provided for Southern New Jersey citizens over the past 18 years, but to also chart a new comprehensive course in the way we approach common issues affecting our communities throughout Southern New Jersey" (Friedman, PolitickerNJ.com, 4/10).
Meanwhile, Assemb. Paul Moriarty (D) announced that he wouldn't stand for reelection as Mayor of Washington Twp. The announcement "came less than a week after Moriarty's name surfaced as a potential replacement" for Andrews. Moriarty "stressed that he isn't lobbying the party" for the seat. And his name doesn't come up at the top of the contender list. Moriarty: "I always keep everything open. Why limit yourself? Who knows what the future will bring?...I don't have any aspirations. I haven't asked anyone to consider me for congress. But never say never" (Friedman, PolitickerNJ.com, 4/10).
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When I left work at 4:45pm a nasty storm was starting to roll in. Lots of thunder, lightening and wind. It started to rain a little bit by the time I made it to the camper and secured the garbage cans. The storm went around us – we did not get much rain or wind but it did manage to knock out the power in the trailer park for 2.5 hours. Besides not having use of the TV, microwave and air conditioner having battery power in the camper made it easy to get by. I spent most of the evening reading "The Night Listener" by Armistead Maupin in preparation for Wanda Wisdom's book club. The book is a good read – I'm over 1/2 way done with it.
One of my favorite passages from the book is:
"It's hell to lust for your tormentors, to know from the beginning that your deepest need can only betray you, only expel you from the tribe. So when you grow up, you find a tribe of your own, with guys just like you, to keep from feeling that way ever again. Only you do sometimes, as I had done that morning at Pasqua, seeing Jess among the leathermen, wondering what they could offer that I could not. That age-old pain came roaring out of nowhere to remind me that I'd never be strong enough, never be handsome enough, never be young enough, to really be a man among men."
There is no deep meaning in the above passage for me, it just struck me as being interesting. The book club conversation should be intriguing. I think there is some big twist in the story, but I have not gotten that far in the story line yet…..
John is still wheeling and dealing with RV dealers…… we might know something tomorrow.. but then again maybe we will not……


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FumeFX RGB Light Rig
Since there is no way to export a Normals pass from FumeFX for re-lighting in comp, I set this up to set your Red, Green, and Blue lights to fake an RGB pass. It's pretty straight forward.
FumeFX RGB Light Rig
- Added a Link and Unlink button so that you can attach it to the Fume Grid
- Fixed a problem with the grid moving to the Fume Grid.
- Fixed lights getting messed up when playing with controller distance
- Colored the lights' wirecolor to match the light color. I got the idea from Joe Gunn
- When you select the FumeGrid, it will go to the position of the grid wherever it is in the scene. Before it would just go to the origin.
- Added a button to move the rig to the selected grid.
- Added notifications in the Listener after adding, removing, lights and re-aligning the grid.
- Click "Build FumeFX Light Rig" to setup the rig. It creates the lights that are parented to a master dummy that you can move around.
- Add and Remove the rig lights to Fume. Just make sure the container you want the lights added.
- Control over the lights' individual on/off state and light multiplier.
- Distance Controller globally controls the distance of the light's from the center.
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|FumeFX RGB Light Rig v1.0
well done!
thanks for this simple and handful tool
i'm sure that a lot of artists will appreciate it
good job man!
p.s. it look unstable under max2012...on lights creation it gives a maxscript error and doesn't complete the process


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Readers have spoken, and written, copiously
Got to tell you, though, this has been one of the livelier ones in recent memories. Not only did the candidates do their usual thing - inveighing, mocking, deploring, attacking, bobbing, weaving - but you readers did your part as well.
Boy, did you ever.
In fact, I can't remember an election that prompted the kind of avalanche of correspondence that we got this time around. Letters to the editor were off the end of the gauge. Those e-mails and hand-written letters and typewritten missives started coming, and they just didn't stop. It was an avalanche of advocacy. A storm of spleen. An eruption of indignation. A monsoon of mockery.
Our readers have found their voices. And used them. Vox pop lives.
And, this time in particular, it's deeply heartening to note that the pleading, remonstrating and table-pounding haven't been confined to the people we could call the Usual Suspects. They have put in their appearances, to be sure - and bless 'em for it - but in Campaign 2006 we have also heard from any number of people who, to the best of my knowledge, have never graced the Letters column previously.
What was it Chairman Mao said? "Let a hundred flowers blossom," I believe. Our bloomin,' fumin' letter-writers have gotten the job done.
No doubt, the key to this eruption was the two-way referendum on beach access and on a requirement for referenda on any future efforts to restrict vehicular activity on Padre Island beaches. This hit a lot of people where they live. To their credit, they did not just mope in the La-Z-Boy. No indeed. They sat down at their computers or writing desks and unburdened themselves of their sentiments. Some decried the very idea of any curbs on beach access; others, just as passionately, expressed astonishment and dismay at the opposition, warning that it could throttle the community's growth and frighten off investors in perpetuity.
And that was just the beginning. There were all the races - for school trustees, county officials, state officials, congressfolk and senators, and on and on and on. Even a perfunctory scan of the outpouring made it clear that, despite all that talk about politics turning off the populace, there are - at least in this corner of the nation - quite a few Americans who are very, very turned on - to the point of spontaneous combustion, in some cases.
Admittedly, in a few races there appeared to have been carefully orchestrated efforts to get letters to the editor on their way: The disagreeable term "scripted" suggested itself.
On the whole, though, the vast majority of these missives reflected genuine commitment and enthusiasm . . . along with a degree of fear and loathing in certain instances. Some of it may have kept your morning coffee from going down smoothly, but when you consider the alternative - living in a society in which disputation of any sort, civil or bare-knuckles, is not permitted - you have to conclude that, withal, these exchanges are to be cherished.
Now, finally, there is one more piece of business to address before we all disperse and prepare for our post-election observances: Alas, some of your letters - quite a few, in fact - did not make it into print. We regret that. I regret that. Please be advised that this was not the result of some sinister stratagem to deprive you of your turn at the podium.
What it is, is the fact that we just did not have the room to accommodate the avalanche of correspondence we received. Would that we could have. (And I understand that the Caller-Times is looking into options to address this particular challenge.)
However, this time around, in any case, it simply was not do-able. We did our level best to ensure that all voices were afforded exposure, and to do as little trimming as possible. (Though, to be brutally candid, some of you wrote at such great length that we had no option but to engage in a certain amount of literary pruning. That can be painful - both for the letter's author and for the ink-stained wretch doing the trimming. Inevitably, the bits we take out turn out to be just the bits that the author considered to be the heart of his/her argument. A bit of friendly advice: If you don't want your letter cut, write short in the first place.)
As I survey the den I inhabit here at the Caller-Times, there still are letters scattered around - on the sofa, on the desk, on the floor - not unlike the debris left behind on the battlefield after the soldiers have moved on.
Whether your cause was mine or not, whether our meditations inspired or infuriated you, I salute you. Party on, so to speak.
Brooks Peterson is senior editorial writer for the Caller-Times. Phone: 886-3772. E-mail: petersonb@ caller.com.
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The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is parting ways with an Atlanta advertising agency that was named in an FBI search warrant when agents raided the Pearl River Resort & Casino this summer.
Miko Beasley Denson, in a tough re-election fight in which the firm has become a campaign issue, announced the change on his Facebook page:
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SAN DIEGO – A crowd of more than 150 students, faculty, staff, and special guests turned out Wednesday to herald the opening of the new Math+Science Complex at San Diego Mesa College, which, at 206,000 gross square feet, is the largest instructional facility in all of California's 112 community colleges.
The $109 million, four-story complex provides an expansive and modern new home for transfer and certificate programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Sciences and Mathematics. It includes "smart" classrooms, state-of-the-art teaching and computer laboratories, and innovative outdoor learning spaces.
"This is not just a building, it's a rich learning environment built to encourage creative problem solving, scientific discovery and critical thinking," said Pamela Luster, President of San Diego Mesa College. "The faculty, staff and administrators worked very hard to create a space where students learn in and out of the classroom, by having study areas, classrooms and labs co-located for continuous study."
Chancellor Constance Carroll praised the facility for being worthy of faculty who are at the top of their fields and deserve facilities which match their expertise and excellence.
"The new Math+Science Complex at Mesa College illustrates not only the San Diego Community College District's commitment to provide an educational experience for our students that is second to none, but it also underscores the District's pledge to prudently spend Proposition S and N funding," she said.
The new complex was funded as part of the District's $1.555 billion Propositions S and N construction bond program, which is providing for new instructional and career training facilities, major renovations, infrastructure projects, parking, and public safety and ADA enhancements at City, Mesa and Miramar colleges, and seven San Diego Continuing Education locations throughout the District.
"This state-of-the-art building will help ensure that the San Diego Community College District will continue to prepare our students for a job market where math and science skills are at a premium," said Rich Grosch, President of the District's Board of Trustees. "We really have to thank the voters for these beautiful buildings."
In addition to cutting-edge technology throughout, the complex includes numerous study spaces. Small group areas feature glass walls where formulas are often drawn for interactive study. Specialty spaces include a greenhouse and astronomy observation center.
Exterior learning spaces will include several gardens with global microclimate themes, including a San Diego Native Species Garden, a South African Garden and an Australian garden. An interior courtyard features a "geo-garden" and three six-foot tall stone wall segments depicting the earth's layers.
Faculty members, many of whom have spent years working with the design team on instructional programming needs, praised the design for promoting learning inside and outside of classrooms and laboratories.
"What began more than 11 years ago stands before you as a testament to ideals, perseverance, and hard work…our planning from the very beginning was driven by our students," said Saeid Eidgahy, Dean of the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. "Our research kept confirming that more student learning takes place outside of rather than inside of the classroom, thus our primary objective was to create nothing less than a home for our students."
Student leaders also thanked San Diego voters for the facilities transformations they say will benefit future generations to come.
"You have your own space to work in, it's like your own home," said Yvonne Roca, a Biology major graduating this summer. "It's motivating to have a facility like this because it because it makes you want to keep going. It encourages you to study and do better in your classes."
All construction and major renovations by the San Diego Community College District are designed and built to obtain the highest possible certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The Mesa College Math+Science Complex, on track for a LEED Silver certification, includes a number of sustainable features:
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text: The next Copa Centroamericana will be January 18-27 and I read it will be on Gol TV again. Five out of the seven countries Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala, and Belize will qualify for the Gold Cup 2013. Now that Gol TV doesn't have La Liga, I could see them showing all 14 games live, but their website doesn't go far forward enough to tell. http://www.livesoccertv.com/competitions/international/copa-centroamericana/#_schedules doesn't have a schedule either. I'll keep looking for the TV schedule if nobody else posts it here.


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Another man who's out of politics, likely for good, is former Rep. Scott McInnis (R-Colo.). After allegations of plagiarism, McInnis lost the GOP primary nod in Colorado's gubernatorial race to someone who later got 11 percent in the general election. That pretty much sums it up.
On the other hand, Nevada Republican Sharron Angle is down but not out. Losing to Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) with the GOP wind at her back in a state with the highest unemployment rate in the country doesn't bode well for her chances of statewide election in the future, but Nevada is a quirky state, and it's a toss-up whether Sen. John Ensign (R) runs again in 2012. If he doesn't, or even if he does and faces a primary challenge, Angle could mount a serious campaign. Or Democrats would certainly like her to.
And who knows what Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D) will do in Illinois? He is only 34, so he could go away for a good decade, not work in a bank, and come back stronger and less tied to corrupt mobsters. But first he'll have to escape the taint of this year's bitterly negative Senate race, which it looks like he's already trying to do by making nice with Sen.-elect Mark Kirk (R).
Of course, politicians aren't known for going quietly. It's a good bet some of the above people won't get the hint sent to them by voters this year. And their losses this year may make them even more determined to correct their political obituary. Don't write the final lines of those just yet.
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OpenStreetMap API
OpenStreetMap is the free wiki world map, an open volunteer-driven initiative to collaboratively create a map of the world, and release the map data under a free and open license. There are actually many different APIs in and around the OpenStreetMap ecosystem. Many developers searching for an API, may actually be looking for an JavaScript web mapping library. There are a few of these to choose from including free and open source options such as http://leafletjs.com These work by fetching map "tiles" from a tile server, and there are several of these to choose from too (the main OpenStreetMap server is not the only option) Some developers may be looking for data downloads. You can download the entire planet's worth of map data from http://planet.openstreetmap.org and keep in syc with community map updates, using the "diff" downloads. Or you can download smaller more manageable country-sized, or city-size "extracts" of OpenStreetMap data. We do have a thing called the "OpenStreetMap API". This provides read and write operations on the raw map data of the OpenStreetMap database. It is actually primarily for OpenStreetMap editing software, and although any developers can create a new editor tool, this is not a small undertaking, and should be carried out with careful consultation with the OpenStreetMap community. In other words... this thing called the "OpenStreetMap API" is probably not what you're looking for! You can use the OpenStreetMap API to download small chunks of map data, but for this purpose it's also worth checking out some other options. In particular the OverpassAPI http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Overpass_API offers some flexible querying by tags etc, which may be useful for your app. Whether you're wrangling raw geo-data or presenting a web-map mashup, the possibilities provided by OpenStreetMap, and by third parties within the OpenStreetMap ecosystem, offer endless potential for geo map hacking fun! If you need help with development, join the osm-dev mailing list, or other OpenStreetMap contact channels: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Contact
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Sundance. Manda Bala."There are many impressive documentaries at Sundance this year but my favorite so far is Jason Kohn's Manda Bala (Send a Bullet)," writes Jason Guerrasio at the Filmmaker blog. "Examining the violence, political corruption and rampant kidnappings in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this doc - with a brisk running time of 85 minutes - never lets you catch your breath as it weaves through numerous stories that are sometimes humorous but often excruciating to watch."
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Late Payments in Commercial Transactions Regulations 2012
The purpose of these Regulations is to give legal effect to Directive 2011/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 on combating late payment in commercial transactions. That Directive repeals, with effect from 16 March 2013, an earlier Directive from 2000 (Directive 2000/35/EC) on combating late payment in commercial transactions
European Communities (Late Payment in Commercial Transactions) (S.I. No. 580 of 2012) which was signed by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr. Richard Bruton, T.D., on 22 December 2012 transposed this Directive and came into effect on 16 March 2013.
The Regulations repeal, with effect from 16 March 2013, the European Communities (Late Payment in Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 388 of 2002) which transposed Directive 2000/35/EC).
Applicable Interest Rate
The Regulations, which apply equally to the public and private sectors, provide an entitlement to interest if payment for commercial transactions is late.
The Regulations provide that unless otherwise specified in an agreed contract, the interest rate will be the European Central Bank main refinancing rate (as at 1 January and 1 July in each year) plus 8 percentage points.
The ECB rates in force on 1 January and 1 July apply for the following six months in each year.
Only one rate will apply to a late payment – that is the rate in force on the payment date.
With effect from 1 July 2015 the late payment interest rate is 8.05% per annum (that is based on the ECB rate (as at 1 July 2015) of 0.05% plus the margin of 8%). That rate equates to a daily rate of 0.022%. Penalty interest due for late payments should be calculated on a daily basis.
The ECB rate can be checked on the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland website www.centralbank.ie.
The main provisions of the revised legislation are:
I. Public authorities must pay for the goods and services that they procure within 30 days or, in very exceptional circumstances, within 60 days.
II. Enterprises should pay their invoices within 60 days, unless they expressly agree otherwise and if it is not grossly unfair to the creditor.
III. Enterprises are automatically entitled, without the necessity of a reminder, to interest for late payments plus compensation costs.
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Press Release Falvey & Spillane Unite to Walk the Way for Cancer Research
World renowned adventurer Pat Falvey and legendary Kerry footballer and sports pundit Pat Spillane put County rivalries aside to launch the Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk 2011 in aid of Cork Cancer Research Centre. Both men will take to the Kerry Way to lead over 250 walkers out during the 3 day hill walk which will take place on July 22nd, 23rd & 24th.
"Cancer affects so many people, through their own journey or through someone they know. Taking on cancer is a daunting challenge which requires focus and determination, elements which are also needed for facing other challenges in life such as climbing Mount Everest walking to the North or South Pole. However the greatest challenges cannot be achieved alone - it is the team supporting you that will help you get through. Just like the team of people that I work with to achieve what most would say as impossible, the Cork Cancer Research Centre provides focus and determination to the challenge of bringing new treatments to cancer patients. I'm delighted to be involved in this event and to lend my name and support as part of the fundraising efforts for cancer research, and to help combat cancer" commented adventurer Falvey.
"There are still too many people, family and friends who are affected by cancer. The research this walk supports is the kind of cutting edge research that will change that. Having heard about the work of the Cork Cancer Research Centre, I am delighted to join these trails and raise vital funds for their work". "The Kerry Way provides a spectacular setting for this fun event and the three routes for 2011 are both stunning and challenging. I'm looking forward to it." said legendary Kerry footballer.
Online registration is now open on the event website www.kerrywaycancerwalk.ie. All details regarding The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk can be accessed on this user friendly site, which provides plenty of information and guidance regarding the walk routes, fundraising, accommodation, training, etc. Participants can walk one, two or all three days. Alternatively walkers can call the Development Office directly on 021 490 1437.
The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk is a 71km three day fundraising event that has gone from strength to strength raising nearly €400,000 for cancer research in the past four years. The 2010 event was a tremendous success with over 250 walkers, from counties all around Ireland braving all types of weather to make a positive impact on cancer and raise an astounding €75,000. The event goal this year is to raise €100,000 for cancer research.
The three days of guided walks will start and finish each day in Kenmare and will incorporate impressive mountain views, dramatic peaks and glens, wild moorlands, wooded paths and lakes along the Kerry Way trails. Challenging but fun, the great camaraderie on the route adds to the spectacular settings and ensures a truly memorable experience!
The routes over the three days include
Friday July 22nd Sneem to Kenmare 28km
- Saturday July 23rd Lauragh to Kenmare 26km
- Sunday July 25th Killarney to Kenmare 17km
Past supporters of the Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk include Sean Kelly, Dáithí Ó Sé, John McHenry, and Kevin Kehily.
Photographs include: World renowned adventurer Pat Falvey and legendary Kerry footballer and sports pundit Pat Spillane, Bláithín Kiernan and Patrick Murray, both walk leaders and members of the Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk organising committee.
Photographer: MACMONAGLE PHOTOGRAPHY, Killarney
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The Cork Cancer Research Centre (CCRC) is a multidisciplinary organisation that investigates major issues that concern the genesis, progression or treatment of cancer. Its purpose is to provide discovery and innovations that may be applied to the prevention of the cancer in the first place or to the development of more effective treatment strategies. Its foundation was based on the unshakeable belief that the cancer questions can be resolved and that we could create the capability to make significant contributions.
Since its inception in 1999, Cork Cancer Research Centre has been a leading force in developing new treatments for cancer patients that provide tangible benefits to those most in need of breakthroughs. Current research at the Centre is solving the critical challenge of secondary cancer and is directed at three research themes: Cell Death and Survival Mechanisms, Novel Therapeutics and related Devices and Gene Therapy. Cork Cancer Research Centre has also developed significant programmes in Prevention and Education.
The progress and success at the Centre has been through the scientific and personal initiatives that the CCRC has established with groups throughout the world. Vital to our success has been the core structure upon which multidisciplinary programmes are built. This approach ensures that we take the latest findings from clinical practice to the laboratory to focus our research. We then bring the latest research breakthroughs to the clinicians to apply our findings. The research work carried out at the Centre has already translated into five unique clinical studies.
From our modest beginnings with only two employees, the Centre has rapidly expanded in both size and significance, while never forgetting the central tenet of our task: To advance new cancer treatments through research. This continues to be our mission.
CCRC staff are located in laboratories and offices at the Mercy University Hospital and the Leslie C. Quick Jr. Laboratory, Biosciences Institute, UCC. Funds for the Centre are generated through research grants, voluntary fundraising efforts and private donations.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post6623492451623468290..comments2015-06-17T20:43:36.039-05:00Comments on Disapproving Rabbits: Sunday Cinnamonbirdchickhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-4911856707965563942009-01-14T05:46:00.000-06:002009-01-14T05:46:00.000-06:00Aww! Mine loves noodles and chocolate.Aww!
Mine loves noodles and firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-26011891721717173502009-01-05T11:04:00.000-06:002009-01-05T11:04:00.000-06:00My mums just sent me this link - how cute are the ...My mums just sent me this link - how cute are the disapprovers.... as for cinnaomn eating pancakes, thats one I havent tried my isaac on yet.... yeah yeah I know they shouldnt have all these good things, but hey ho they only live once....
MY most disapproving bun only eats vegetables and *Coughs* dolly mixtures...
but Isaac loves his pizza bread pasta chocolate biscuits etc etc - you get the drift email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-52615238590839266262008-12-07T15:53:00.000-06:002008-12-07T15:53:00.000-06:00Kudos to Cinnamon on her most thorough mastication...Kudos to Cinnamon on her most thorough mastication! She definitely does not bolt her food.Kenn Fonghttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-71410753075601631412008-12-06T08:18:00.000-06:002008-12-06T08:18:00.000-06:00I think rabbits must be the best masticaters on th...I think rabbits must be the best masticaters on the planet Earth. Which means chewers, so stop thinking that. :)spmrussellhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-81205053495060626292008-12-02T16:43:00.000-06:002008-12-02T16:43:00.000-06:00Thumpyfuzz, our first bun Hazel-rah the mini-lop, ...Thumpyfuzz, our first bun Hazel-rah the mini-lop, adored the chocolate chips too. Just a couple laid out in a trail and she was happy. So she had a sweet tooth. Then we had an Easter basket on the floor while she was playing, and we heard a crinkle crinkle sound - she was going in the basket for something. Well she got hold of a Mary Jane, jumped up and hopped away like she was thrilled lol. She only ate a little bit of it, but she was pretty pleased with her coup!AnnieMcPheehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-79050520580082836682008-12-01T02:37:00.000-06:002008-12-01T02:37:00.000-06:00Cinnamon is such a beautiful girl! I don't get to ...Cinnamon is such a beautiful girl!

I don't get to see many things cuter than she is in this video!

Those front paws up and resting on the roof of her maze - cute overload!Fleetiehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-20151925542083764442008-12-01T00:54:00.000-06:002008-12-01T00:54:00.000-06:00I just love that little head popping up to check o...I just love that little head popping up to check out everything and see what's going on. What's that? Pancakes? Yes! Nom nom nom. More? More?bunnitshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-47927089643441663362008-11-30T23:05:00.000-06:002008-11-30T23:05:00.000-06:00That face, that face, it haunts my dreams and now ...That face, that face, it haunts my dreams and now it's eating pancakes.......d. moll, l.ac.http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-47671529500490772332008-11-30T22:43:00.000-06:002008-11-30T22:43:00.000-06:00Cinnamon, you are sooo adorable in your maze snorf...Cinnamon, you are sooo adorable in your maze snorfing pancakes.

My daughter made the mistake of feeding one of our rabbits a chocolate chip one day. (I know! Not a recommended bun food) Ever since, no one can eat chocolate in the house without being accosted by a rabbit! She lives to eat more food of the gods.

Those pancakes didn't have chocolate chips or raisins in them did they?thumpyfuzzhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-19227379610255646822008-11-30T16:02:00.000-06:002008-11-30T16:02:00.000-06:00Nom, nom, nom! Pancakes! Mmmmmmm!!!! Pancakes! Num...Nom, nom, nom! Pancakes! Mmmmmmm!!!! Pancakes! Nummy pancakes!

What? I'm eatin' my pancakes!

Nom nom nom pancakes!Sam's mistresshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-33168401985257887142008-11-30T15:37:00.000-06:002008-11-30T15:37:00.000-06:00You get such great mouth action with a piece of pa...You get such great mouth action with a piece of pancake. And, unlike with a bunch of parsley, them mouth is visible. ; )email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-38320632579388402292008-11-30T15:25:00.000-06:002008-11-30T15:25:00.000-06:00I see Cinnamon has quite a library. It was very th...I see Cinnamon has quite a library. It was very thoughtful of you to provide snacks on her study break.PJhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-47862288119735252562008-11-30T14:11:00.000-06:002008-11-30T14:11:00.000-06:00NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM::stares:: More? More panca...NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM

::stares:: More? More pancake?

NOM NOM....firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-34602029667526068732008-11-30T12:25:00.000-06:002008-11-30T12:25:00.000-06:00Pancakes with cinnamon (and sugar, and butter) are...Pancakes with cinnamon (and sugar, and butter) are the perfect combination! My buns are telling me that pancakes should be on their menu too!! And I think that bun maze should be on their christmas list - though I've got two 'giants' as well as two harlequins, so not sure they will fit!! Thanks cinnamon for all the good email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-40297829431343574862008-11-30T11:57:00.000-06:002008-11-30T11:57:00.000-06:00I know, it made me want waffles too lol! And I l...I know, it made me want waffles too lol! And I looooove the bunny with the pancake on his head; my Hazel-rah used to like to have her ball sitting on her head until she got a guinea pig friend to cuddle up with. And thanks a lot Cinnamon, now I have to buy a bunny maze!AnnieMcPheehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-763439585826614362008-11-30T11:38:00.000-06:002008-11-30T11:38:00.000-06:00She is just too adorable! Pancake isn't bad once i...She is just too adorable! Pancake isn't bad once in a while, a rabbit's gotta live ya know! And thanks for the idea... i think i'll go make waffles!mum of crittershttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-63915127704015977532008-11-30T11:02:00.000-06:002008-11-30T11:02:00.000-06:00my bunnies disapprove of your disclaimer that I sh...my bunnies disapprove of your disclaimer that I shouldn't give them pancakes. They think I definitely should.Jennyhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-62332106937023041582008-11-30T10:44:00.000-06:002008-11-30T10:44:00.000-06:00That's the least disapproving I've ever seen Cinna...That's the least disapproving I've ever seen Cinnamon! And that goes to show that the rabbit with a pancake on its head didn't know how delicious they are.White_Stixhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-73850852448193994442008-11-30T10:15:00.000-06:002008-11-30T10:15:00.000-06:00Aww Cinnamon! You little pancake gobbler, you. I s...Aww Cinnamon! You little pancake gobbler, you. I suppose *sometimes* even a disapproving bun like her has to approve.

The question is, does she disapprove of Buffy?Cazzlehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-759136952387076862008-11-30T09:50:00.000-06:002008-11-30T09:50:00.000-06:00Thanks- we lost Petunia last night and (as usual) ...Thanks- we lost Petunia last night and (as usual) Cinnamon was able to bring a bit of cheer to an otherwise dreary morning.

I think that Derby HAS to have one of those mazes.....Art email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-13686487478666986472008-11-30T09:37:00.000-06:002008-11-30T09:37:00.000-06:00Phoebe and Drizzle think Cinnamon should disapprov...Phoebe and Drizzle think Cinnamon should disapprove a little harder of the cardboard cut-out holes in her maze. They say they punched through the ones in their maze, and now it looks like swiss firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-35861700085205083442008-11-30T09:13:00.000-06:002008-11-30T09:13:00.000-06:00Any syrup on them? That is soooo adorable!! It's...Any syrup on them? That is soooo adorable!! It's a shame I can't send any pictures; our bunny just never shows his disapproval - ok maybe once, but as soon as we looked he turned away. If he ever starts, we'll be sure to snap a picture. (Our old bunny was a tiny thing but a huge disapprover - he's gone to be with Elihrairah and the Black Rabbit of Inle now, so we can only remember his disapproval. Sigh.)AnnieMcPheehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-77722854533195368762008-11-30T09:11:00.000-06:002008-11-30T09:11:00.000-06:00Everyone knows that you shouldn't feed your rabbit...Everyone knows that you shouldn't feed your rabbit pancakes. You should put them on her head.Heatherhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-32649482607029826232008-11-30T09:08:00.000-06:002008-11-30T09:08:00.000-06:00I should add that the pancakes came from the Organ...I should add that the pancakes came from the Organic Batter Blaster.birdchickhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-34767694.post-60211967737753130892008-11-30T09:06:00.000-06:002008-11-30T09:06:00.000-06:00That rabbit maze must be pretty new - I don't see ...That rabbit maze must be pretty new - I don't see any huge rabbit-made holes in it...Keithiushttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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A method and apparatus provide security for a network-connected vehicle (or other networked environment) in which a predefined set of permitted operations relating to protected resources can be initiated remotely from elsewhere in the network, while security is maintained for the protected resources (for example, an engine performance optimization control unit or air conditioning control unit within a vehicle) by preventing remote initiation of any other operations on a data processing unit which is connected to the protected resources. One of a pair of gateway components runs on each of two data processing units within the vehicle (or other environment), the first processing unit being connected to the vehicle's device control units and the second processing unit being connected to the external network. The gateway components control the types of communications which can be passed from the network-connected side to the first processing unit such that only permitted operations can be requested and no unauthorized operations can be initiated remotely.
1. A secure gateway computer program product for a network-connected vehicle embodied in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having computer readable program code embodied therewith, the computer program product comprising the programming instructions for:
a first gateway component for running on a first data processing unit connected to one or more device control units of the vehicle; and
a second gateway component for running on a second data processing unit connected to communications apparatus for providing a wireless connection to an external network;
wherein the first and second components of the secure gateway computer program are adapted to jointly control communications across a link between the first and second data processing units so as to limit the operations which can be performed at the first data processing unit in response to requests from the second processing unit to only a predefined set of permitted operations.
2. A method for controlling the initiation of operations relating to secure resources on a first data processing unit such that only a limited predefined set of operations can be initiated by requests from a second data processing unit connected to the first data processing unit by a communications link, the method comprising:
storing a list of permitted operations which can be requested from the second data processing unit;
comparing, by a secure gateway component which controls communications across the communications link, requests to perform operations relating to secure resources on the first data processing unit with the list of permitted operations;
only executing the permitted operations; and
implemented within a vehicle which includes the first and second data processing units, wherein the secure resources include the vehicle's internal device control units.
The present application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/501,756, which was filed on Feb. 10, 2000 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,356,832, which is assigned to the assignee of the present invention. The present application claims priority benefits to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/501,756, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,356,832. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/501,756 claims priority under 35 U.S.C. �119(a) to United Kingdom Patent Application No. 9915272.0 filed Jul. 1, 1999.
The present invention relates to provision of security for control systems of vehicles which have access to computer networks, such as vehicles having a mobile connection to the Internet. The invention also has application for improving security for network-connected data processing resources within a home or office environment and any other processing environment which has critical resources which must be protected from unauthorised access.
It is known in the art to interconnect a vehicle's internal device control units via field buses such as CAN, J1850, VAN, and others. These device control units are typically inaccessible from outside the vehicle. Protection from unauthorised access from outside is essential to ensure safe operation, since the device control units directly access safety-sensitive hardware such as the vehicle braking system.
Recent attention has been given to the idea of vehicles being connected via a mobile link to networks such as the Internet, to enable drivers and passengers to access traffic and navigation information for example, and to support emergency and breakdown calls from the vehicle. In the past, these applications have not needed to interact with the vehicle's internal network which interconnects the electronic control units. A typical protocol for these communication functions is the upcoming Global Automotive Telematic Standard (GATS).
A serious security problem arises as soon as Internet access, or other network access, is desired to enable operations relating to the vehicle's internal electronic device control units to be initiated by users or programs elsewhere in the network. For example, there may be requirements to allow an authorised breakdown service company or the vehicle manufacturer to be able to request specific operational data to diagnose problems and then to remotely initiate corrective operations. If remote access to the vehicle's internal buses is possible, then there is a risk of hackers interfering with the vehicle's internal communications, and changing system parameters or triggering operations which could lead to control unit faults. There is also a risk of hackers obtaining confidential information from the internal control units. There is currently no known solution to these problems which applies to vehicles.
Additionally, if software can be downloaded via the network links, there is a potential for such downloaded software to monopolize the available hardware resources or the vehicle's internal communication bus. This could impact the performance of critical operations.
Similar problems arise in non-vehicle environments, whenever there is a need to achieve both the protection of resources from unauthorised operations and the ability to invoke certain operations relating to the protected resources from elsewhere in a network.
The present invention provides network access to and from a vehicle including access for applications which need to communicate with the vehicle's internal device control units, implementing this by using at least two physically separate processing units within the vehicle. A first processing unit handles operations which affect the vehicle's internal device control units and a second processing unit handles communications with the external network, and the only connection between the two processing units is via a secure gateway. This gateway, which is preferably implemented by means of a gateway software component on each of the two processing units, restricts the types of communication which are possible across this connection or restricts which types of communications received by the first processing unit will be passed on to the vehicle's device control units. This prevents unauthorised communications with device control units and controls which operations in the first processing unit can be triggered by communications from the second processing unit which were initiated from elsewhere in the network.
In a preferred embodiment, a gateway software component running on the first processing unit holds a list of a predefined set of permitted messages, and messages received at this first processing unit from the second processing unit are checked against the list and only the permitted messages are passed on to the vehicle's device control units. Any other received messages are deleted (possibly with a failure report being sent to the second processing unit for forwarding across the network to whoever initiated the non-permitted communication).
The first processing unit is preferably running a static, real time operating system, such as an operating system implementing the OSEK standard. OSEK is an abbreviation of a German term which translates as "Open systems and the corresponding interfaces for automotive electronics", and was founded in 1993 as a joint project of the German automotive industry aiming at an industry standard for an open architecture for distributed control units in vehicles. A static operating system can only perform specific predefined operations in response to predefined messages, these operations being fully defined at configuration time. Therefore, static operating systems are not capable of being modified by any software downloaded via the vehicle's network connections and there are no decisions to make at run time regarding how to process requests. This is advantageous since it ensures control of the types of operations which can be triggered by communications sent to the first processing unit. Static operating systems can be limited to the use of reliable, fully tested code such that there is a low likelihood of failures as well as prevention of interference by malicious code and hacking.
A real time operating system is essential for the operation of certain types of applications affecting device control units, which the invention preferably supports, such as an engine efficiency optimisation application which causes a control unit for the engine to make fine adjustments to the time which valves are open or an engine diagnostics application which needs to complete a particular reading before a valve is opened.
The second processing unit is preferably running a security manager which handles authentication of requests received from the network. A number of authorised parties have predefined permissions which are specific to them. The security manager on the second processing unit checks whether a request is received from one of the authorised parties and whether it matches their respective defined permissions before passing the request to its local gateway component for forwarding to the first processing unit.
Thus, the preferred embodiment of the invention provides a two-stage security control. The first stage includes an authentication process and then the second stage limits the operations which can be triggered by external communications so as to prevent any manipulation of software or hardware of the system which runs applications affecting the vehicle's safety-critical components. A hacker who successfully overcomes the checking at the first stage (i.e. the security checks which are preferably implemented at the second processing unit) is nevertheless prevented from manipulating any safety-sensitive vehicle components (which are connected to the first processing unit).
Furthermore, the invention inhibits downloaded code from monopolizing the hardware resources or the vehicles internal communication buses.
The invention's separation of processing operations and control of message flows between systems such that unauthorised operations cannot be performed on the system which is connected to safety-critical device control units also has applications for the 'networked-home'. For example, a user wishing to download entertainment software and programme content to their home computer needs to be able to prevent hacking into their home security system.
Thus, while the invention addresses a significant security problem for networked-vehicles, the invention is also clearly applicable to other environments in which there are requirements both for communications with an external network and for protection of embedded data processing resources from unauthorised network access. With the increasing pervasiveness of embedded processing capabilities (within products such as refrigerators, washing machines), and an increasing trend to providing Internet access for products with embedded processing systems, the security benefits of the present invention are widely applicable.
The present invention is differentiated from known firewalls which filter which packets of data can be sent. The present invention enables shielding from dangerous operations by checking requests after they have been sent to the data processing unit which connects to the vehicle's internal device control units' communication bus, and only permitting the performance of a fixed set of operations. The invention thus goes a step further than filtering the messages which can be sent, by filtering request messages after they have been sent but prior to task execution.
The invention will now be described in more detail, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
As shown schematically in
A second processing unit 70 (hereafter, 'processing unit B') is connected to a graphic display apparatus 80, and via a communication bus 90 to a GSM mobile telephone 100 providing the capability for communications with external networks 110, speakers 120 and a microphone 130, and runs a second real time operating system 140. A Java Virtual Machine (JVM) 150 runs above this second operating system, and a number of Java™ applications 160 use the services of the JVM. The Java applications may include applications for: in-vehicle entertainment; e-business including on-line business transactions; and SmartCard transactions. A secure gateway software component 180 also runs in the JVM environment. There may also be non-Java applications 170 running on the second operating system 140, for example a Navigation application.
Thus, the two operating systems are placed on different hardware platforms. The only connection between these hardware platforms, and hence the only link between the vehicle's internal device control units (such as an engine management unit) and the vehicle's communications resources which provide access to external networks, is a single IP-based, serial communications link 190. The gateway software components on the two hardware platforms exclusively control communications across this link.
The Java gateway software component on processing unit B offers one or more public methods that other programs must call in order to access the serial link. The serial link access code is implemented as private, native C code accessible only from within the gateway software component. This can be represented in pseudo code as follows:
Thus, the native C code does the real message sending, and is only accessible through the public sendToVehicle( ) method of the Gateway class. Java version 1.2 (also known as 'Java2') provides increased levels of built-in security (not shown in the pseudo-code) that permits restriction of a program's ability to invoke the sendToVehicle( ) method at all, based on where the program originates.
As noted, the processing unit B which has connections to an external network runs a Java Security Manager. Referring to
In the static, real-time operating system all operations start with a predefined signal, run for a predefined time and then end in a predefined way (for example, an operation may be required to start within 12 instructions of the signal and complete within 20 instructions). This gives behavioural certainty and improves safety, both because of the characteristic reliability and predictability of static operating systems and because they are not tamperable. All operations which are not within the predefined set of permitted operations can be prevented from being performed.
This two-stage security hurdle, and in particular limiting the messages which will be acted on at processing unit A to a predefined set of messages, achieves the high security requirements for vehicles' internal electronic control systems.
The externally-connected processing unit B according to this embodiment of the invention is able to download executable code (for example, Java applets or ActiveX controls implementing engine diagnostic functions) from the Internet. Any such downloaded Java code is checked by the mechanisms of the Java Security Manager running in processing unit B. Firstly, it is checked whether this code was downloaded from a trusted source, such as by checking for a match with the vehicle manufacturer's Internet address and performing digital signature analysis. The Java security mechanisms on processing unit B can restrict the operations which can be performed by downloaded code (but see the later discussion of different versions of Java)—for example only triggering specific predefined engine queries. Having passed these tests, operation requests are sent to the gateway component on processing unit A.
While the network access to processing unit B provides some scope for hackers to try to overcome the security provision of the Java Security Manager (or its equivalent), the second security barrier implemented at processing unit A further reduces risk to safety-critical operations on processing unit A and avoids exposure of confidential information of devices connected to this processing unit A. On receipt of a request message at processing unit A, the request is compared with an unmodifiable list of permitted tasks which is stored at processing unit A as described above. If the requested task is one of the predefined permitted tasks, the request is passed on to the device control unit which is responsible for performing that task. If the requested task is not listed, the request is discarded without being passed to any of the vehicle's device control units. A notification that the requested task will not be executed is preferably sent to the requester.
Thus, if a hacker overcomes the security checks performed at processing unit B and the hacker's unauthorized code generates a task request which is sent to processing unit A, the strict limitation of operations which can be performed in response to such requests prevents any unauthorised manipulation of hardware or software on processing unit A. To execute any process on processing unit A in response to a remote request, one of the set of predefined permitted requests has to be sent via the gateway component and this causes a defined task to be executed in a defined way. No executable code can be passed to processing unit A.
The above discussion of the capabilities of the Java Security Manager assumes that the Java runtime environment includes a security manager of sufficient strength. While this is true of Java 1.2, more limited capabilities are available in Java versions 1.1.X. For example, Java 1.1.x allows for an incoming Applet to be signed, but does not provide certificate-based security as standard. In the case, the functions of the Java Security Manager can be supplemented by complementary program code. Thus, not all versions of the Java Security Manager will perform reliable authentication, but this can be implemented in separate program code. It may also be impossible to rely on the Java Security Manager to check access control lists, although this is within the capabilities of Java 1.2. The Java Security Manager is able to restrict method calls available to downloaded code for applets in Personal Java 1.x, Business Java 1.1.x, and any code in Java 1.2, but not for all embedded Java code.
In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the user authentication step described above is performed at processing unit A rather than at the externally-connected processing unit B. The request is then compared with an unmodifiable list of tasks which are permitted for the identified user, this list being accessible at processing unit A. This alternative embodiment has greater protection from corruption and therefore greater assurance that no tasks will be performed by users who are not authorised to perform those tasks, but also has disadvantages as described below.
In some embodiments of the invention, only the operating system of the first processing unit A will be a Real Time Operating System and in this case CPU cycles on processing unit A will be more valuable than on processing unit B such that it is desirable to minimize the processing which is performed on processing unit A. Secondly, it may be required to use only a small processor in processing unit A to keep costs down. These resource usage issues may be a sufficient justification for performing the authentication of requesters and comparison of the requested operation with their personal list of permitted operations at processing unit B. It is worth noting that the performance of permitted tasks by unauthorised users does not present the same safety exposure as performance of tasks which are not permitted for any user.
In another alternative embodiment of the invention, the external-network-connected gateway's checking of access control lists (which define what messages each user and each program is permitted to send across the serial link to the vehicle's processing unit A) may be the only check which is performed. If a request for an operation matches the user's or program's permitted operations, then the request is sent across the link. Otherwise the request is rejected. The gateway on processing unit A can then simply pass on to the relevant device control units for execution any operation requests which reach it. This has the advantage of minimizing the processing required on the RTOS first processing unit, which can be important if the processing power of this processing unit is sufficiently low that even simple checks cannot be performed in real time, but it requires the access control list on processing unit B to be securely protected from hackers.
Most of the program code on the system other than Java and ActiveX code is installed at system installation rather than being downloaded dynamically. If permitted at all, downloading and dynamic installation of native code is preferably restricted to code from the vehicle manufacturer's own authorised network site. The standard security features are used to authenticate the manufacturer's site and to sign the downloaded code. This signing means that tampered code will be identified and not installed on the vehicle. In this case, the only way to overcome this security would be to install malicious code on the manufacturer's site and to sign it with their secret keys. This sort of attack should be impossible for anyone other than the manufacturer's own authorised employees.
Native code on the network-connected side of the serial link cannot easily access that link. The sendToSerial( ) method is not easily accessible (it would be given a secret name, with its API secret and hidden). Incoming native code would have to know the method's name string in order to invoke the method. Without the name, incoming native code would have to find and access the serial link itself, and know how to find and configure the serial link, and know the protocol used across this link to communicate with the internal processing unit A. In other words, requests to the processing unit A which do not come via the Gateway would need to appear in every way as if they do, which is very difficult to achieve. Other than by a long-running campaign of trial and error (which should be detectable before it is successful), effecting a successful attack should be impossible without privileged access to the original source code.
To really maximize security and prevent unauthorised requesters from initiating operations affecting the vehicle's device control units, authentication and encryption could be used for the messages sent between the two Gateway components, but this would dramatically increase costs because of the processor capabilities required to perform such security checks in real time.
A practical example use of the invention will now be described. consider a car owner who detects that her car has been stolen. The owner contacts her Internet service provider (ISP) and authenticates herself (for example, using a WAP telephone application such as is known in the art, or using confidential information which enables an operator to authenticate her). The owner reports the car theft. The Internet service provider and the car then perform mutual authentication via an exchange of signed and encrypted messages (for example via SMS). The car informs the ISP of its current and recent positions. The ISP informs the car that it has been stolen and that restarting of the car should be inhibited once turned off. An engine-restart-inhibition application on the external-network-connected processing unit sends a message via the gateway requesting inhibition of restart. The ISP then contacts the police and provides position information. It will be recognised that in this example there is a desire for an operation relating to an engine restart control unit to be initiated from outside the car, and yet it is important that such an operation cannot be initiated by an unauthorised party and it is essential that this operation cannot be modified by hackers to switch off the engine while the car is in use.
As noted previously, alternative embodiments of the invention implement a physical separation of processing units and gateway processes controlling communications between these units in environments other than vehicles, such as in a network-connected home which requires operations relating to protected resources to be invoked from elsewhere in the network. For example, a home owner may wish a washing machine manufacturer to be able to diagnose and service their washing machine and a security company to be able to monitor home security systems while preventing hackers from affecting the operation of the home security system.
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The faculty role in intersessions trips is crucial for the success of the trip. The Global Citizenship Program depends on faculty to lead these trips, lending their unique perspective and expertise in the area to enrich the students' experience. If you are interested in leading one of these experiences, contact Neil McGurty, at firstname.lastname@example.com .
Global Citizenship Intersession Trips typically have non-traditional countries as their target destinations. Since its inception in 2004, the Global Citizenship Program has brought different cohorts to China, Hong Kong, Chile, Czech Repuplic, India, South Africa, Ghana, and Costa Rica. Each year the group is led by an expert faculty member, and every trip features different highlights. Trips are typically 10-12 days long and involve a variety of activities. For example, in previous years students have volunteered with children, hosted local experts, visited historical museums, met business leaders, participated in festivals, etc. Prior to 2012, students traveled on their Intersession Trip during their first year at Lehigh. All future trips will take place sophomore year.
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361 Ind. Rural/Metro employees to be laid off
As operations close across the state, 84 are expected to lose their jobs by Sept. 30, and 277 by the end of the year
By EMS1 Staff
INDIANAPOLIS — As many as 361 Rural/Metro employees will be laid off when the company closes operations across Indiana.
Rural/Metro Corporation announced Monday it will end service to more than 30 communities across the state. ABC6 reports it will lay off 84 people in billing operations by Sept. 30. Another 277 layoffs are expected by the end of 2014.
The charges are due to the low number of transports in rural areas, changing health care and low Medicaid reimbursement rates, company officials have said.
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Friday, August 22, 2014 11:28:23 AM The way things look, Rural/Metro and AMR are the pulse of our industry as private Healthcare providers. What will it take for the government to see the policies they enact are harming not only the public but the health care system.
Friday, August 22, 2014 5:20:03 PM Even in a small private EMS agency like mine, the regulations and restrictions are out of hand. The government and insurance industry will soon force people to drive themselves to the ED with active MIs...it's terrible to watch.
Saturday, August 23, 2014 3:57:58 PM Maybe, Or is this bring to light problems with the system! Two under paid and perhaps under skilled paramedics is often either obver kill or insufficient. But no one wans to pay for one will paid high skilled paramedic and two suitable paid EMTs especially when on many runs two EMTs are excessive.l
Saturday, August 23, 2014 4:02:10 PM Perhaps I am trying to simplify the problem!
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:11:33 PM With the new changes in the Healthcare system we are finding it does not only affect the patients that we treat but also the cost of doing business. People don't understand that the 35 thousand dollar LPK15 that we are using to diagnose their M-I is important to have and the 20 thousand dollar pram that they are riding on is difficult to pay for or up keep when you are receiving only 250 dollars for the Medicaid or Medicare patient. If the public knew how much it is to actually operate a single ambulance and keep up to date equipment with medications and proper supplies on it they would cringe. We can't go back to the time of "Mother Jugs and Speed". We are now having to care for sicker populations with less money and this hurts us all volunteer / non profit / for profit. In the end it hurts the customer the most. When they request us at 3 in the morning for the biggest emergency of their life.
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