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End to End Security and the Internet of Things, 2014
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End to End Security and the Internet of Things, 2014
End to end security focuses on the concept of uninterrupted protection of data traveling between two communicating partners. Generally, encryption is the method of choice. For the Internet of Things (IOT), "baked in" security is a major challenge. The research cited here was presented during 2014.
Sahraoui, S.; Bilami, A., "Compressed And Distributed Host Identity Protocol For End-To-End Security In The Iot," Next Generation Networks and Services (NGNS), 2014 Fifth International Conference on , vol., no., pp.295,301, 28-30 May 2014. doi: 10.1109/NGNS.2014.6990267
Abstract: Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), as a key part of the Internet of Things (IoT), allow the representation of the dynamic characteristics of the physical world in the Internet's virtual world. Thus, sensor nodes are henceforth considered as Internet hosts and may act freely as web clients or servers. Undoubtedly, security and end-users privacy issues rise and become more severe in the IoT, due to the asymmetric nature of the communications between sensor nodes and the ordinary Internet hosts. Many solutions propose to use the classical IP-based security protocols for IoT, after adapting them to WSN's constraints by either messages compression or computational-load distribution techniques. In this paper we propose a 6LoWPAN (IPv6 over Low power Wireless Personal Area Networks) compression model for HIP (Host Identity Protocol) header, as well as, an adapted distribution scheme of the computational load in HIP's key agreement process. For an extreme lightweight end-to-end security, we propose to combine both compression and distribution models for HIP in WSNs side, in the IoT. The partial evaluation results show that the proposed protocol, named compressed and distributed HIP (CD-HIP), is more adapted than the standard HIP, while introducing minor header communication overhead.
Keywords: IP networks; Internet; Internet of Things; file servers; personal area networks; protocols; telecommunication security; wireless sensor networks; 6LoWPAN; CD-HIP; IP-based security protocols;IPv6 over low power wireless personal area networks; Internet of Things; IoT; WSN; Web clients; Web servers; communication overhead; compressed and distributed HIP; computational-load distribution techniques; distribution scheme; end-to-end security; host identity protocol; messages compression; wireless sensor networks; Hip; IP networks; Internet; Peer-to-peer computing; Protocols; Security; Wireless sensor networks; 6LoWPAN compression; Host Identity Protocol ; Internet of Things; IoT; Wireless Sensor Networks; distributed HIP Base Exchange; end-to-end security (ID#: 15-5196)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6990267&isnumber=6990210
Jiye Park; Namhi Kang, "Lightweight Secure Communication For CoAP-Enabled Internet Of Things Using Delegated DTLS Handshake," Information and Communication Technology Convergence (ICTC), 2014 International Conference on, pp. 28, 33, 22-24 Oct. 2014. doi: 10.1109/ICTC.2014.6983078
Abstract: IETF CoRE working group proposed to use DTLS for supporting secure IoT services. In this paper, we examine problems that can happen when applying the DTLS protocol to IoT networks directly. To solve the problems, we separate the DTLS protocol into two; the handshake phase and the encryption phase. Our approach enhances performance in both device and network by using a way to delegate the DTLS handshake phase. We also present two scenarios (inbound and outbound) based on the properties of Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP) enabled sensors. The proposed scheme supports secure end-to-end communication despite using delegation.
Keywords: Internet of Things; cryptography; telecommunication security; CoAP enabled sensors; CoAP-enabled Internet of Things; DTLS protocol; IETF CoRE working group; IoT networks; constrained application protocol; delegated DTLS handshake; delegation; encryption phase; handshake phase; lightweight secure communication; secure end-to-end communication;Encryption;Internet;Protocols;Sensors;Servers;CoAP Security; DTLS; Delegation; End-to-end Security; Internet of Things (ID#: 15-5197)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6983078&isnumber=6983064
Curtis, Bill, "Delivering Security By Design In The Internet Of Things," Test Conference (ITC), 2014 IEEE International, pp. 1, 1, 20-23 Oct. 2014. doi: 10.1109/TEST.2014.7035283
Abstract: End to end security is becoming a prerequisite of the Internet of Things. Data must be managed securely at generation, in flight and at rest to avoid critical enterprise or personal data being intercepted. Privacy becomes paramount as our lives and health become increasingly digital, and devices must evolve to deliver security and robustness while pricing continues to be constrained. This talk will highlight the security requirements of the IoT as outlined by the Dept. of Homeland Security and the UK Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure to counter the emergence of threats ranging from advanced persistent software threats to physical tampering and side channel attacks. Following the definition of the attack threats we will then establish the definition of advanced device security features, system implementation requirements and testability criteria to develop Security by Design within the Internet of Things.
Keywords: (not provided) (ID#: 15-5198)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7035283&isnumber=7035243
Shafagh, H.; Hithnawi, A., "Poster Abstract: Security Comes First, a Public-key Cryptography Framework for the Internet of Things," Distributed Computing in Sensor Systems (DCOSS), 2014 IEEE International Conference on, pp. 135, 136, 26-28 May 2014. doi: 10.1109/DCOSS.2014.62
Abstract: Novel Internet services are emerging around an increasing number of sensors and actuators in our surroundings, commonly referred to as smart devices. Smart devices, which form the backbone of the Internet of Things (IoT), enable alternative forms of user experience by means of automation, convenience, and efficiency. At the same time new security and safety issues arise, given the Internet-connectivity and the interaction possibility of smart devices with human's proximate living space. Hence, security is a fundamental requirement of the IoT design. In order to remain interoperable with the existing infrastructure, we postulate a security framework compatible to standard IP-based security solutions, yet optimized to meet the constraints of the IoT ecosystem. In this ongoing work, we first identify necessary components of an interoperable secure End-to-End communication while incorporating Public-key Cryptography (PKC). To this end, we tackle involved computational and communication overheads. The required components on the hardware side are the affordable hardware acceleration engines for cryptographic operations and on the software side header compression and long-lasting secure sessions. In future work, we focus on integration of these components into a framework and the evaluation of an early prototype of this framework.
Keywords: IP networks; Internet; Internet of Things; open systems; public key cryptography; IP-based security solutions; Internet of Things; Internet services; Internet-connectivity; IoT; end-to-end communication; interoperability; public-key cryptography; safety issues; security issues; smart devices; Acceleration; Cryptography; Engines; Hardware; Internet of Things; Protocols (ID#: 15-5199)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6846155&isnumber=6846129
Ahrary, A.; Ludena, R.D.A., "Big Data Application To The Vegetable Production And Distribution System," Signal Processing & its Applications (CSPA), 2014 IEEE 10th International Colloquium on, pp. 20, 24, 7-9 March 2014. doi: 10.1109/CSPA.2014.6805713
Abstract: The new paradigm of Big Data and its multiple benefits have being used in the novel nutrition-based vegetable production and distribution system in order to generate a healthy food recommendation to the end user and to provide different analytics to improve the system efficiency. As next step in this study, the new paradigm Internet of Things (IoT) is included in the Big Data approach of the system to use its benefits, particularly automation, to add much more precise data to the system to provide to the user a much richer experience. The IoT paradigm is bridging the real world with its virtual image, where devices located in different areas could exchange information each other without any type of supervision or control. But, spite of all the benefits that IoT could bring to society, the security of the information as well as privacy must be strongly enforced and managed in this new environment with unique characteristics. In our project we make a particular approach and security assessment of the use of IoT to provide automatic data to the system.
Keywords: Big Data; Internet of Things; agriculture; goods distribution; security of data; Big Data; Internet of Things; IoT paradigm; healthy food recommendation; nutrition-based vegetable; security assessment; vegetable distribution system; vegetable production system; virtual image; Authentication; Data handling; Data storage systems; Information management; Internet; Radiofrequency identification; Big Data; Computer Science; Data Analysis; Data systems; IoT (ID#: 15-5200)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6805713&isnumber=6805703
Poulymenopoulou, M.; Malamateniou, F.; Vassilacopoulos, G., "A Virtual PHR Authorization System," Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI), 2014 IEEE-EMBS International Conference on, pp. 73, 76, 1-4 June 2014. doi: 10.1109/BHI.2014.6864307
Abstract: Cloud computing and Internet of things (IOT) technologies can support a new generation of PHR systems which are provided as cloud services that contain patient data (health and social) from various sources, including automatically transmitted data from Internet connected devices of patient living space (e.g. medical devices connected to patients at home care). In this paper, the virtual PHR concept is introduced as an entity on the network consisted of (a) a non-healthcare component containing health and social information collected by either the patient or non-healthcare providers, (b) a medical device component containing health information transmitted from Internet connected medical devices and (c) a healthcare professional component containing information stored into various healthcare information systems. The PHR concept is based on the patient-centered model dictating that patients are the owners of their information. Hence, patients are empowered to authorize other subjects to access it that introduces specific security challenges which are further accentuated by the fact that diverse local security policies may need to be reconciled. The PHR authorization system proposed here is based on a combination of role-based and attribute-based access control (RABAC) and supports patient-specified authorization policies of various granularity levels subject to constraints imposed by the security policies of the various health and social care providers involved. To this end, an ontology of granular security concepts is built to aid in semantically matching diverse authorization requests and to enable semantic rule reasoning on whether a requested access should be permitted or denied.
Keywords: authorisation; electronic health records; granular computing; ontologies (artificial intelligence);IOT; Internet of things; RABAC; attribute-based access control; cloud computing; data access; granular security concepts; granularity levels; health care providers; health information collection; health information transmission; healthcare information systems; healthcare professional component; information storage; local security policies; medical device component; nonhealthcare component; nonhealthcare providers; ontology; patient data; patient-centered model; patient-specified authorization policies; personal health record; role-based access control; semantic matching; semantic rule reasoning; social care providers; social information collection; virtual PHR authorization system; Authorization; Cloud computing; Filtering; Medical services; Ontologies; Semantics (ID#: 15-5201)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6864307&isnumber=6864286
Ludena R, D.A.; Ahrary, A.; Horibe, N.; Won Seok Yang, "IoT-security Approach Analysis for the Novel Nutrition-Based Vegetable Production and Distribution System," Advanced Applied Informatics (IIAIAAI), 2014 IIAI 3rd International Conference on, pp. 185, 189, Aug. 31 2014-Sept. 4 2014. doi: 10.1109/IIAI-AAI.2014.47
Abstract: The new Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm is giving to the scientific community the possibility to create integrated environments where information could be exchanged among heterogeneous characteristic networks in an automated way, in order to provide a richer experience to the user and to give specific relevant information regarding the particular environment in which the user is interacting with. Those characteristic are highly valuable for the novel nutrition-based vegetable production and distribution system, in which the multiple benefits of Big Data where used in order to generate a healthy food recommendation to the end user and to feed to the system different analytics to improve the system efficiency. Moreover, the different IoT capabilities, specifically automation and heterogeneous network communication are valuable to improve the information matrix of our project. This paper discusses the different IoT available technologies, their security capabilities and assessment, and how could be useful for our project.
Keywords: Big Data; Internet of Things; agricultural products; computer network security; production engineering computing; recommender systems; Internet of Things paradigm; IoT-security approach analysis; automation network communication; big data; healthy food recommendation; heterogeneous characteristic networks; heterogeneous network communication; nutrition-based vegetable production and distribution system; security capabilities; Authentication; Big data; Educational institutions ;Internet; Radiofrequency identification; Big Data; Computer Science; Data Analysis; Data systems; IoT (ID#: 15-5202)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6913291&isnumber=6913244
Porambage, P.; Schmitt, C.; Kumar, P.; Gurtov, A.; Ylianttila, M., "Two-Phase Authentication Protocol For Wireless Sensor Networks In Distributed IoT Applications," Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), 2014 IEEE , vol., no., pp.2728,2733, 6-9 April 2014. doi: 10.1109/WCNC.2014.6952860
Abstract: In the centralized Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) architecture there exists a central entity, which acquires, processes and provides information from sensor nodes. Conversely, in the WSN applications in distributed Internet of Things (IoT) architecture, sensor nodes sense data, process, exchange information and perform collaboratively with other sensor nodes and endusers. In order to maintain the trustworthy connectivity and the accessibility of distributed IoT, it is important to establish secure links for end-to-end communication with proper authentication. The authors propose an implicit certificate-based authentication mechanism for WSNs in distributed IoT applications. The developed two-phase authentication protocol allows the sensor nodes and the end-users to authenticate each other and initiate secure connections. The proposed protocol supports the resource scarcity of the sensor nodes, heterogeneity and scalability of the network. The performance and security analysis justify that the proposed scheme is viable to deploy in resource constrained WSNs.
Keywords: Internet of Things; cryptographic protocols; wireless sensor networks; centralized WSN architecture; centralized wireless sensor network architecture; certificate-based authentication mechanism; distributed Internet of Things architecture; distributed IoT architecture; end-to-end communication; end-users; heterogeneity; resource constrained WSN; resource scarcity; security analysis; sensor nodes; trustworthy connectivity; two-phase authentication protocol; Authentication; Ciphers;Protocols; Public key; Servers; Wireless sensor networks; Distributed Internet of Things; Wireless Sensor Networks; authentication; implicit certificate; security (ID#: 15-5203)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6952860&isnumber=6951847
Addo, I.D.; Ahamed, S.I.; Yau, S.S.; Buduru, A., "A Reference Architecture for Improving Security and Privacy in Internet of Things Applications," Mobile Services (MS), 2014 IEEE International Conference on, pp. 108, 115, June 27 2014-July 2 2014. doi: 10.1109/MobServ.2014.24
Abstract: As the promise of the Internet of Things (IoT) materializes in our everyday lives, we are often challenged with a number of concerns regarding the efficacy of the current data privacy solutions that support the pervasive components at play in IoT. The privacy and security concerns surrounding IoT often manifests themselves as a treat to end-user adoption and negatively impacts trust among end-users in these solutions. In this paper, we present a reference software architecture for building cloud-enabled IoT applications in support of collaborative pervasive systems aimed at achieving trustworthiness among end-users in IoT scenarios. We present a case study that leverages this reference architecture to protect sensitive user data in an IoT application implementation and evaluate the response of an end-user study accomplished through a survey.
Keywords: Internet; Internet of Things; cloud computing; computer network security; data privacy; ubiquitous computing; Internet of Things application; cloud-enabled IoT application; collaborative pervasive system; data privacy solution; reference software architecture; security; Cloud computing; Computer architecture; Data privacy; Mobile communication; Motion pictures; Privacy; Security; Cloud- Enabled Service Privacy and Security; Collective Intelligence; Internet of Things; Software Reference Architecture (ID#: 15-5204)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6924301&isnumber=6924277
Pokrić, B.; Krc̆o, S.; Pokrić, M., "Augmented Reality Based Smart City Services Using Secure IoT Infrastructure," Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops (WAINA), 2014 28th International Conference on, pp. 803, 808, 13-16 May 2014. doi: 10.1109/WAINA.2014.127
Abstract: This paper presents an application of Augmented Reality (AR) within a smart city service to be deployed in the domain of public transport in the city of Novi Sad in Serbia. The described solution is focused on providing a simple and efficient method to citizens for accessing important information such as bus arrival times, bus routes and tourist landmarks using smart phones and AR technology. The AR information is triggered by image and geo-location markers and the data is provided via secure IoT infrastructure. The IoT infrastructure is based on bus-mounted IoT devices which utilize secure CoAP software protocol to transmit the data to the associated cloud servers. Description of the complete end-to-end solution is presented, providing the overall system set-up, user experience aspects and the security of the overall system, focusing on the lightweight encryption used within the low-powered IoT devices.
Keywords: Internet of Things; augmented reality; cloud computing; cryptography; low-power electronics; public administration; public information systems; smart phones; transportation; AR technology; Novi Sad; Serbia; associated cloud servers; augmented reality based smart city services; bus arrival times; bus routes; bus-mounted IoT devices; geo-location markers; lightweight encryption; low-powered IoT devices; public transport; secure CoAP software protocol; secure IoT infrastructure; smart phones; tourist landmarks; Augmented reality; Cities and towns; Companies; Cryptography; Smart phones; Transportation; AR; Augmented Reality; Smart City; Smart Transport; secure CoAP; secure IoT (ID#: 15-5205)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6844738&isnumber=6844560
Ray, B.; Chowdhury, M.; Abawaiy, J., "PUF-based Secure Checker Protocol for Networked RFID Systems," Open Systems (ICOS), 2014 IEEE Conference on, pp.78,83, 26-28 Oct. 2014. doi: 10.1109/ICOS.2014.7042633
Abstract: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system is an emerging technology for automating object identification. The Networked RFID System (NRS) is a component of a distributed object identification network which facilitates automated supply chain management. It also makes the Internet of Things (IoT) concept a reality. To increase the business feasibility of NRS implementation, the system should be able to ensure the visibility and traceability of the object throughout the chain using a checker protocol. By doing so, the protocol will check the genuineness of the object and the genuineness of the object's previous travel path on-site. While doing so, the protocol needs to ensure the security requirement of the system. To this end, we propose a secure checker protocol for NRS which will use a PUF (Physically Unclonable Function) and simple cryptographic primitives. The protocol provides security (protect privacy of the partners, injection of fake objects, non-repudiation, and unclonability), visibility and traceability for NRS. It is also suitable for passive tags.
Keywords: Internet of Things; cryptographic protocols; radiofrequency identification; supply chain management; telecommunication security; Internet of Things; IoT; NRS; PUF; checker protocol; cryptographic primitives; distributed object identification network; networked RFID system; passive tags; physically unclonable function; radio frequency identification system; supply chain management; Equations; Privacy; Protocols; Radiofrequency identification; Security; Supply chains; NRS; PUF; RFID; checker; injection of fake objects; non-repudiation; privacy; protocol; unclonable (ID#: 15-5206)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7042633&isnumber=7042395
Flood, P.; Schukat, M., "Peer To Peer Authentication for Small Embedded Systems: A Zero-Knowledge-Based Approach to Security For The Internet Of Things," Digital Technologies (DT), 2014 10th International Conference on, pp. 68, 72, 9-11 July 2014. doi: 10.1109/DT.2014.6868693
Abstract: With an estimated 50 billion internet-enabled devices deployed by 2020, the arrival of the Internet of Things (IoT) or Internet of Everything (IoE) raises many questions regarding the suitability and adaptability of current computer security standards to provide privacy, data integrity and end entity authentication between communicating peers. In this paper we present a new protocol which combines zero-knowledge proofs and key exchange mechanisms to provide secure and authenticated communication in static machine-to-machine (M2M) networks. This approach addresses all of the aforementioned issues while also being suitable for devices with limited computational resources and can be deployed in wireless sensor networks. While the protocol requires an a-priori knowledge about the network setup and structure, it guarantees perfect forward secrecy.
Keywords: Internet of Things; cryptographic protocols; data integrity; data privacy; embedded systems; peer-to-peer computing; wireless sensor networks; Internet of Everything; Internet of Things security; Internet-enabled devices; IoE; IoT;M2M network; computer security standards; data integrity; embedded systems; end entity authentication; key exchange mechanisms; peer to peer authentication; perfect forward secrecy; privacy; static machine-to-machine network; wireless sensor networks; zero-knowledge proofs; zero-knowledge-based approach; Authentication; Elliptic curve cryptography; Embedded systems; Protocols; Diffie-Hellman key exchange; GMW protocol; Zero knowledge proof (ID#: 15-5207)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6868693&isnumber=6868673
Isa, M.A.M.; Hashim, H.; Ab Manan, J.-L.; Adnan, S.F.S.; Mahmod, R., "RF Simulator for Cryptographic Protocol," Control System, Computing and Engineering (ICCSCE), 2014 IEEE International Conference on, pp. 518, 523, 28-30 Nov. 2014. doi: 10.1109/ICCSCE.2014.7072773
Abstract: Advances in embedded RF devices and sensor nodes have witnessed major expansion of end user services such as Internet of Things (IoT) and Cloud Computing. These prospective smart embedded and sensor devices normally interconnect to the internet using wireless technology (e.g. radio frequency, Wi-Fi) and run on top of CoAP and TFTP protocols. In this paper, we present a RF Simulator v1.1 which simulates lightweight security protocols for RF devices communications using Stop and Wait Automatic Repeat Request (SW-ARQ) protocol. The RF Simulator can be used for a quick trial and debugging for any new cryptography protocol in the simulator before actual implementation or experiment of the protocol in the physical embedded devices. We believe that the RF Simulator may provide an alternate way for a computer scientist, cryptographer or engineer to do a rapid product research and development of any cryptographic protocol for smart devices. The major advantage of the RF Simulator is that the source codes in the simulator can be used directly into its physical implementation of the embedded RF devices communication. We also presented simulation results of DHKE and AES encryption schemes using SW-ARQ protocol as a use case of the RF Simulator. The simulation was executed in ARM Raspberry Pi board and HP DC7800 PC as hardware platforms for the simulator setup.
Keywords: IP networks; automatic repeat request; computer network security; cryptographic protocols; embedded systems; microcontrollers; AES encryption scheme; ARM Raspberry Pi board; CoAP protocol; DHKE encryption scheme; HP DC7800 PC; Internet of Things; IoT; RF Simulator v1.1;SW-ARQ protocol; TFTP protocol; Wi-Fi; cloud computing; cryptographic protocol; embedded RF device communication; embedded RF devices; end user services; hardware platforms; lightweight security protocols; physical embedded devices; physical implementation; radio frequency; sensor devices; sensor nodes; smart embedded devices; source codes; stop-and-wait automatic repeat request protocol; wireless technology; Computational modeling; Cryptographic protocols; Cryptography; Radio frequency; Servers; Simulation; AES; AP; Access Point; Asymmetric; BS; Base Station;Cryptography;DHKE;Diffie-Hellman;IOT;Lightweight;Privacy; RF; Radio Frequency; Raspberry Pi; Security; Simulation; Simulator; Stop and Wait ARQ; Symmetric; TFTP; Trivial File Transfer Protocol; Trust; UBOOT; UDP; WIFI; Wi-Fi AP (ID#: 15-5208)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7072773&isnumber=7072673
Dores, C.; Reis, L.P.; Vasco Lopes, N., "Internet Of Things And Cloud Computing," Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI), 2014 9th Iberian Conference on, pp. 1, 4, 18-21 June 2014. doi: 10.1109/CISTI.2014.6877071
Abstract: With advances in communication technology, future internet presents numerous opportunities to develop new systems designed to make day to day life easier and to enhance and prolong the life of people with disabilities. This motivation propels the development of new services that integrate the mobility of cloud systems and the diversity of IoT (Internet of Things). It will enable us to create new and more independent care systems for people with disabilities, enabling a certain degree of independence. This can have a psychological and social impact due to the better quality of life that enables. Other motivation is the versatility and mobility of services it can provide, making those services available. In this paper is explored and explained the different kinds of technologies that can be integrated to enable creation of future internet platforms. Also, an IoT Cloud platform will be analyzed and some tests will be made, ending with some conclusions and lessons learned in this work.
Keywords: Internet of Things; assisted living; body sensor networks; cloud computing; human factors; mobile computing; BSN; Internet of Things; IoT cloud platform; WSN; body sensor networks; cloud computing; cloud systems; communication technology; disabled people; future Internet platforms; independent care systems; motivation; psychological impact; social impact; wireless sensor networks; Cloud computing; Delays; IP networks; Multimedia communication; Security; Wireless sensor networks; BSN; Cloud computing; Disabled People; IoT; NGN's (ID#: 15-5209)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6877071&isnumber=6876860
Priller, P.; Aldrian, A.; Ebner, T., "Case Study: From Legacy To Connectivity Migrating Industrial Devices Into The World Of Smart Services," Emerging Technology and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2014 IEEE, pp. 1, 8, 16-19 Sept. 2014. doi: 10.1109/ETFA.2014.7005136
Abstract: Europa has launched multiple initiatives and research projects to remain competitive in a globalized world and keep industry and manufacturing on-shore. Funded by EU and member countries, project ARROWHEAD[1] focuses research and innovation for collaborative automation using interoperable services for smart production, to improve quality, efficiency, flexibility and cost competiveness. This includes an important new aspect called "Smart Services", which aims to apply SOA (service oriented architecture) to maintenance and service of production systems and its parts, which still carry a huge potential for further gains in cost and energy savings. However, there will be no "big bang". How can we turn present-day variety of diverse, specialized, and legacy loaded embedded systems into connected, SOA based cooperating participants of the Internet of Things (IoT)? This case study portrays the solution followed in ARROWHEAD WP1.1, for devices used in end-of-line (EoL) test systems in automotive powertrain production.
Keywords: Internet of Things; embedded systems; production engineering computing; production equipment; service-oriented architecture; EoL test systems; Europa; Internet of Things; IoT; SOA; automotive powertrain production; collaborative automation; connectivity migrating industrial devices; end-of-line test systems; interoperable services; legacy loaded embedded systems; production systems maintenance; production systems service; project ARROWHEAD; service oriented architecture; smart production; smart services; Automation; Maintenance engineering; Production; Protocols; Security; Service-oriented architecture; Testing (ID#: 15-5210)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7005136&isnumber=7005023
Schukat, M.; Flood, P., "Zero-knowledge Proofs in M2M Communication," Irish Signals & Systems Conference 2014 and 2014 China-Ireland International Conference on Information and Communications Technologies (ISSC 2014/CIICT 2014). 25th IET, pp. 269, 273, 26-27 June 2013. doi: 10.1049/cp.2014.0697
Abstract: The advent of the IoT with an estimated 50 billion internet enabled devices by the year 2020 raises questions about the suitability and scalability of existing mechanisms to provide privacy, data integrity and end-entity authentication between communicating peers. In this paper we present a new protocol that combines zero-knowledge proofs and key exchange mechanisms to provide secure and authenticated communication in static M2M networks, therefore addressing all the above problems. The protocol is suitable for devices with limited computational resources and can be deployed in wireless sensor networks. While the protocol requires an a-priori knowledge about the network setup and structure, it guarantees perfect forward secrecy.
Keywords: Internet of Things; computer network security; cryptographic protocols; wireless sensor networks; Internet enabled devices; Internet of Things; IoT; M2M communication; data integrity; data privacy; end-entity authentication; key exchange mechanisms; machine-to-machine communication; perfect forward secrecy; static M2M networks; wireless sensor networks; zero-knowledge proofs; Diffie Hellman key exchange; GMW protocol; Zero knowledge proof (ID#: 15-5211)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6912768&isnumber=6912720
Dsouza, C.; Ahn, G.-J.; Taguinod, M., "Policy-Driven Security Management For Fog Computing: Preliminary Framework And A Case Study," Information Reuse and Integration (IRI), 2014 IEEE 15th International Conference on, pp. 16, 23, 13-15 Aug. 2014. doi: 10.1109/IRI.2014.7051866
Abstract: With the increasing user demand for elastic provisioning of resources coupled with ubiquitous and on-demand access to data, cloud computing has been recognized as an emerging technology to meet such dynamic user demands. In addition, with the introduction and rising use of mobile devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) has recently received considerable attention since the IoT has brought physical devices and connected them to the Internet, enabling each device to share data with surrounding devices and virtualized technologies in real-time. Consequently, the exploding data usage requires a new, innovative computing platform that can provide robust real-time data analytics and resource provisioning to clients. As a result, fog computing has recently been introduced to provide computation, storage and networking services between the end-users and traditional cloud computing data centers. This paper proposes a policy-based management of resources in fog computing, expanding the current fog computing platform to support secure collaboration and interoperability between different user-requested resources in fog computing.
Keywords: Internet of Things; cloud computing; computer centres; open systems; resource allocation; security of data; Internet of things; IoT; cloud computing data centers; dynamic user demands; elastic resources provisioning; exploding data usage; fog computing; interoperability; networking services; on-demand data access; policy-driven security management; real-time data analytics; secure collaboration; storage services; ubiquitous data access; user-requested resources; virtualized technologies; Cloud computing; Collaboration; Computer architecture; Educational institutions; Global Positioning System; Security; Vehicles (ID#: 15-5212)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7051866&isnumber=7051718
Van den Abeele, F.; Hoebeke, J.; Moerman, I.; Demeester, P., "Fine-Grained Management Of COAP Interactions With Constrained IoT Devices," Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS), 2014 IEEE, pp. 1, 5, 5-9 May 2014. doi: 10.1109/NOMS.2014.6838368
Abstract: As open standards for the Internet of Things gain traction, the current Intranet of Things will evolve to a truly open Internet of Things, where constrained devices are first class citizens of the public Internet. However, the large amount of control over constrained networks offered by today's vertically integrated platforms, becomes even more important in an open IoT considering its promise of direct end-to-end interactions with constrained devices. In this paper a set of challenges is identified for controlling interactions with constrained networks that arise due to their constrained nature and their integration with the public Internet. Furthermore, a number of solutions are presented for overcoming these challenges by means of an intercepting intermediary at the edge of the constrained network.
Keywords: Internet; Internet of Things; open systems; protocols; telecommunication network management; CoAP interactions; Internet of Things; Intranet of Things; constrained devices; constrained networks; direct end-to-end interactions; fine-grained management; intercepting intermediary; open IoT; open standards; public Internet; vertically integrated platforms; Internet of Things; Logic gates; Protocols; Routing; Security; Standards (ID#: 15-5213)
URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6838368&isnumber=6838210
Chaoliang Li; Qin Li; Guojun Wang, "Survey of Integrity Detection Methods in Internet of Things," Trust, Security and Privacy in Computing and Communications (TrustCom), 2014 IEEE 13th International Conference on, pp.906,913, 24-26 Sept. 2014. doi: 10.1109/TrustCom.2014.120
Abstract: Internet of Things (IoT) has received more and more concerns in academia and industry since it was first proposed. With the decrease of tag price and the development of electronic equipments, IoT is widely used to manage the commodities in modern logistic warehouse. As the commodities move in and out of the warehouse frequently every day, there is a need to devise an efficient solution to detect the integrity of a batch of commodities in such an environment. Many detection methods are analyzed and compared in the paper. At the same time, some promising and potential research directions on integrity detection are listed at the end of the paper.
Keywords: Internet of Things; data integrity; radiofrequency identification; warehouse automation; Internet of Things; IoT; electronic equipments; integrity detection methods; modern logistic warehouse; tag price; Detection algorithms; Educational institutions; Internet; Logistics; Privacy; Protocols; Radiofrequency identification; Internet of Things (IoT);integrity detection; survey (ID#: 15-5214)
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Beatriz Cózar Murillo
Beatriz Cózar Murillo is a Joint Ph.D. researcher at the Institute for International and European Studies (GIES) of Ghent University and at Pablo de Olavide University (Spain).
She holds a Master in European Studies from the University of Salamanca and a bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Seville. Her research focuses on the Common Security and Defence Policy of the European Union and, in particular, on the study of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). While doing conducting her Ph.D. Beatriz has been assistant lecturer of Public International Law and International Relations at the University of Cadiz, and junior legal officer on EU Affairs in the regional government of Andalusia.
Research interests
- Strategic Studies
- EU Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)
- EU Defence Policy (CSDP)
- defence industry
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
We loves mud!
Well, after ALL the fuss they kick up about it, it turns out... some humans like to run in the mud too!
There's this event called the Shamrockin' 5k Mud Run, and humans PAY to go run around in the mud. Can you believe it?! I'd be a lot more angry about it, except the pawsome humans who are running it chose LBR as their 2013 charity! That means LBR will be getting a donation from their registration fees, plus we'll have a booth set up at their runs. How exciting!!
The Shamrockin' 5k Mud Run will be held on March 9th is in Flower Mound, starting at 9am. So if you're local, sign up and get a little dirty to help the dogs! BOL! And if you can't make this one, they'll be having three more events this year -- in May, July, and October -- so hopefully you can make one of them!
Don't furget to tune in tomorrow fur some VERY SPECIAL GUESTS here on the Chronicles! Pip and Puddles will be swinging through Texas on Pip's Bucket List World Tour. Just wait till you see everything they get into here!
Guess who's home?!?!
Yup, Dublin is feeling LOTS better and gots to go home from the V-E-T! She's still weak, but she's starting to eat better. Silly humans -- I could've told them that all she needed was a cheeseburger!
Dublin says thanks for the POWER OF THE PAW! She knows it helped her a whole bunch. I'll keep you updated on her search for her furever home. As you can tell, she already has her foster daddy wrapped around her paw!
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Oh yea. My MOM has done a mudder thing, it was not a 5K but and running, crawling, jumping thingy. It was tons of fun. And how great that LBR is their chosen charity.ReplyDelete
So glad to hear about Dublin!ReplyDelete
That mud run sounds really fun. Do they need me to run with them?
Dublin!! Burgers ARE the bestest medecine!!ReplyDelete
-Bart, Ruby and Otto
Grrrrreat news about Dublin!!ReplyDelete
MUD is like Manna to US.
OH NO... Pip and Puddles are coming to your house??? GIRD YOUR LOINS!!
How exciting!!! I hope they raise lots of money!!!! What could be better than mud? Well, snow. But mud is a close second!ReplyDelete
Go, Dublin! Burgers for everypup!
Play bows,
Mud run! AwesomeReplyDelete
Benny & Lily
Yahoo for Dublin and welcome home. I will cross paws that you keep feeling better and better. I hate baths so I really don't do mud very much. I do enjoy and nice role in the grass.ReplyDelete
Loveys Sasha
Mud = bath at our house...ReplyDelete
We don't like mud.
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Wow, northern New Castle Delaware is so, so lucky. We really dodged a bullet last night. The high winds missed us, thank you Mother Nature!
We had no damage. Our sump pump failed but we had bought a back-up and Gerry got it up and running before we had any water damage- thank god for handy husbands! And he spent alot of time yesterday cleaning out the storm drain in front of our house.
A few random shots from yesterday and today...
Gerry getting ready to go clean out our storm drain. He had to go out about 4 times to get the debris off of it.
Bode surveys his backyard from atop the hot tub. Note all the extension cords running from our generator into the house.
We feel very, very lucky. Those around us, especially in New Jersey, weren't so lucky.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Hurricane Sandy, Part 2
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The lovely Gina from So... Let's Hang Out is graciously bringing her cooking skills and wit to my blog today. The recipe she is sharing is making me drool.... Read on for amazing food and overall awesomeness.
Love, Luck, and Happiness - Michelle
Good morning, Lucky Pennies!
You are probably wondering where Michelle is...
Don't panic. She's a super busy lady. She is probably dreaming up more amazing recipes for you, while simultaneously unpacking her house, working her day job, and attempting to not eat sugar and carbs for 30 days. No big deal, right? Seriously, this girl is major… but, you all knew that. She totally deserves high fives for days.
So, who is this stranger in your midst?
My name is Gina and Michelle graciously let me take over her space for the day. I'm really happy to be here! When I'm not barging in on other people's blogs, preaching the gospel of a game-changing enchilada recipe, you can find me at So…Let's Hang Out. Yup, that's my blog. You should come and visit me sometime. There are plenty of gluten-free recipes, a good deal of Paleo options, a dose of humor, and the occasional drawing of a bear in a sensible pants suit. Totally normal.
Here are a few fun facts about Michelle and I:
- We went to the same college.
- We were in the same sorority (Yup, you heard that correctly; stop looking at us weird).
- We have never actually hung out in person (HOW?! A series of missed connections).
- We both really like steak. A LOT.
- We would look really cool in matching track suits. Okay, I did not run this one by Michelle, but I think she would agree. Especially if we wore said track suits out to a steak dinner. It's a game changer.
- Our dogs would also have matching track suits in this scenario. I can't stop.
- We would like to get together for dinner, but we happen to live six hours apart. This makes things complicated, so, we have decided to go virtual.
Welcome to our virtual dinner party. Throw on your track suit and head on over. Enchiladas are on the menu by the request of our lovely hostess. Ok, maybe they aren't traditional enchiladas. Corn tortillas have been replaced by hollowed-out zucchini boats. This means we can have at least one two of these Watermelon Margaritas, right? Right. This recipe is dang near Paleo, with the exception of a little cheddar cheese. I believe this is referred to as Paleo-ish. I like to refer to it as Paleo-con-queso. Shall we get started?
First things first, you're going to make up some Chili and Lime Shredded Chicken in your crock pot. You can put it all together in the morning before you head off to work, turn on your crock pot, and dinner will be pretty much ready to assemble when you get home. I love letting my crock pot do the heavy lifting. Plus, your house will smell like an amazing fiesta.
Once your chicken is cooked up and shredded, you're going to slice your zucchinis in half and scoop out their contents in order to create little boats. Don't discard the scooped out zucchini guts, as we're going to cook that up with our onions. Why waste all that veggie goodness?
Once we have all our ingredients set to go, we're going to stuff our enchilada ingredients into our zucchini boats, cover them with foil, pop them in the oven and let the magic happen. Get ready for a mind blowing Paleo-con-queso moment.
What we're left with is a total fiesta! Look at those pretty little things. They are surprisingly filling, even without the corn tortillas. I bet you these would even be a good way to trick your kiddos into eating their veggies!
For the adults, PLEASE do not refrain from serving these up with a cocktail. I insist. You are my guests, after all. Don't be shy.
Thanks so much, Michelle, for letting me host this virtual dinner party. I would love to see all of you again. Come visit me anytime!! Xox
Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats
Serves 4-6
Chili & Lime Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbs olive oil
2 tbs chili powder
2 tsp cumin
½ tsp cayenne pepper (you can omit this if you don't like it spicy)
Four cloves of garlic, minced
Juice of 4 medium limes
Chicken Enchilada Boats
6 medium zucchinis
Olive oil to coat the pan
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 medium sized onion, chopped
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 tbs tomato paste
3 tbs chicken broth
1 can of gluten-free enchilada sauce (28 oz)
Chili & Lime Chicken
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Chopped scallions & cilantro, for garnish
In a crock pot, combine all of the ingredients for your Chili & Lime Chicken. Start by coating the bottom of the crock pot with your tablespoon of olive oil and layering your chicken on top of that. Cover your chicken with a layer of salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Add in your lime juice, and then your spice blend. Allow to slow cook for at least six hours.
Once you chicken is done cooking, shred it using a couple of forks and set it aside.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Wash and cut your zucchini lengthwise in half. Using a melon baller or a small spoon, remove the seeds and part of the meat from your zucchini in order to hollow it out and make room for the filling. Set aside the discarded bits of scooped-out zucchini flesh.
In a sauce pan heat up your olive oil over medium heat and add in your onion and garlic. Sauté them until they're translucent. Add in your tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, chicken broth and the scooped-out zucchini flesh. Stir together and allow it to cook down for two minutes.
At this point, transfer your Chili and Lime Chicken to the sauce pan. Depending on the size of your zucchinis, you might not use all of it. Assess before you add it all to the pan. For the portion you do not use, you can store and use it later. It's a great salad topping.
Stir your chicken, zucchini and onion mixture together and allow it to cook together for a couple of minutes.
Cover the bottom of a large baking dish with a layer of enchilada sauce.
On top of the layer of enchilada sauce, arrange your zucchini boats, cut side up, to fit along the bottom of the baking dish.
Add your chicken mixture into your zucchini boat and press it down firmly with a spoon. On top of the chicken, add another layer of enchilada sauce, followed by a layer of cheddar cheese.
Cover your baking dish with tin foil, and allow to bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the zucchini has cooked through.
Serve them up garnished with chopped scallions and cilantro! Enjoy!


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What Was, Is, and Could Be Again
In the months following Hurricane Katrina, Tulane's campus was a ghost town. No one walked to class, no one stumbled on Maple, no one was over-charged for a Quizno's sandwich. Students, faculty and staff had been scattered to every corner of this country. By all appearances, Tulane was dead.
In fact, Tulane was undergoing the most sweeping and widespread changes in her history. The generations-old system of administration was cast aside, financially-viable departments were eliminated, hundreds of faculty [many of them tenured] were let go (in the largest firing of its kind in the history of the United States) after devoting their lives to Tulane. This institution was changed from top to bottom, yet the individuals these new policies would most affect were completely left out of the decision making process.
Instead, University President Cowen and select, high-level members of his administration used the confusion and chaos following Katrina to usher in a series of reorganization they had long been prevented from achieving by the niceties of due process.
During the next few weeks I will endeavor to show the student body in a series of articles that this administration served its own agenda by effecting sweeping change without meaningful input from students or faculty, and that many violations of the Tulane University Faculty Handbook and the Association of American University Professors' guidelines occurred as well as a total bypassing of college constitutions.
I have heard some ask what the point is of such resistance to the administration's policies. They have argued that it was better to make these changes without the kind of messy publicity that accompanied Loyola's reforms, that some of the dead weight this university was carrying had to be sloughed off with quick and decisive action, and that the dangers of inaction after Katrina were far too great to risk.
But to think that the situation which faced this university after Aug. 29, 2005, was a blank check for the administration to radically alter the traditions and organization of this school is folly. There is no disaster great enough to rationalize the kind of injustices effected by the Renewal Plan there is no excuse for the callous disregard of the will of both students and faculty that this administration flaunted.
Half of us now have no conception of what Tulane was like before Katrina. We have no allegiance to the colleges of old, nor any acquaintance with the traditions that are now dead. Yet, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and the absence of real, authentic community at Tulane is now glaring enough for anyone to realize. When I first visited Tulane's campus as a prospective student, I visited my college Tulane College. Standing in the middle of Cudd Hall, I felt the community that I had been searching for in an intellectually rigorous university: Those were the students of my college walking in, that was my dean with the open door, there was my associate dean and my advisors.
Today, Cudd hall sits almost dark, with no students entering and no reason to go there. Today, there is only one college: it has 5,000 students, no faculty and no contact. The stale, contrived attempts of the administration to make us feel engaged are failing, and the reason for this is simple: We have thrown away what worked for so long.
But I am just one kid, writing a column for a newspaper most students belittle. I can't bend the ear of high-level administrators by myself, nor can I have any real effect on the policy made in the
The biggest reason that the administration thought they could get away with the Renewal Plan is that they thought we wouldn't notice, that we wouldn't care enough to uncover the facts they've tried to hide. I hope, in the coming weeks, to arm students with these facts. I hope to illuminate what this administration has prayed would escape the notice of the student body.
And I hope that Tulane will respond with the fervor I know it to have.http://media.www.thehullabaloo.com/media/storage/paper958/news/2007/03/09/Views/What-Was.Is.And.Could.Be.Again-2771802.shtml
Production nights at the Hullabaloo are pretty crazy sometimes: Things get loud, people get tense, the ball the sports editor and I throw around sails wide left and smashes into somebody's laptop. Inevitably, I get told to shut up because I'm too loud, and so I walk around the office like some sullen kid and fiddle with things.
Recently, I was directed to some old Jambalaya yearbooks that lie around in our office, going back to the late 1800s. So, as with everything, I pick them up. As I thumb through those yellowed pages, I can't help but get a sense of something that I don't get very often here at Tulane today, something that seems to elude the grasp of comprehension of some of our administrators.
Genuine community.
Those pages are filled with the old traditions that Scott Cowen's Renewal Plan has cast aside. The old colleges, each with a unique history and a vibrant culture, stand out to anyone who picks up one of those dusty annuals.
If anyone wants to get a real sense of what the Renewal Plan took away from us, I suggest you find some of these old yearbooks and carefully look at them. Because you'd find in there all the old colleges, and you'd see the marks of tradition that previously set this school apart.
The colleges of Newcomb, Tulane, engineering, architecture and business each had their own deans. Each had its own faculties. Each had its own advisers that worked with a small number of students.
Now the deans of this school reign over 5,218 undergraduates all lumped into one hyphenated horror: the Newcomb-Tulane college. The advisers now serve every student of every major and discipline. And the faculty members of Newcomb-Tulane? There are none.
The old colleges also each had their own student committees, where students and faculty of the same school served
Now those student committees are gone, and the efforts to emulate them are pitiful. The USG
Today, this administration is trying to wipe away the memories of daisy chains, Tulane senior dinners and separate graduation ceremonies on the different quads. The buildings that used to serve as the heart of these institutions Cudd Hall, the Newcomb Dean's Residence now are shadows of their former selves.
Cudd Hall was once the energetic epicenter of Tulane College, but now it lies in obscurity, passed every day by students with no idea of its former importance. The old Newcomb Dean's Residence, once a monument to the rich history and tradition of the one of the nation's foremost women's colleges, now houses the feeble Newcomb Institute, a meager bone thrown by Cowen to the Newcomb alumnae cheated of their school.
How are we supposed to feel any sense of real community with more than 5,000 students all thrown into one college? How are we supposed to feel vested in a college that only exists on paper and has no authentic identity?
If you've ever heard President Cowen address this subject, he often says that after Katrina, we could have done nothing at all and never reopened the university. Sadly, however, whatever bathwater that this administration was throwing out had another casualty: the soul of Tulane.http://media.www.thehullabaloo.com/media/storage/paper958/news/2007/03/16/Views/What-Was.Is.And.Could.Be.Again.Part.Two-2778755.shtml
Since Katrina, a lot of eyes have been cast toward Tulane high school parents, alumni and reporters, to name a few. Some look at Tulane and see hope, others look and see a once-great university struggling to stay alive in a crime-ridden city that's slowly destroying itself. I look, and I hope, but part of me questions. Not only the future of my city, but the current state of my university and the means used to get to where we now are.
One set of eyes cast upon us very quickly after the hurricane were those of the American Association of University Professors, an organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of faculty in American academia; its guidelines are well-recognized as essential components of a successful institution.
At least 160 fired faculty members tends to draw this kind of attention.
In the wake of the actions taken by Tulane and other local universities, the AAUP has established a Special Committee on Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans Universities, its purpose being to investigate possible violations of the AAUP's guidelines, as well as violations of each school's own governing principles.
In a Jan. 10 draft of this committee's report (not intended for release), four major violations by Tulane's administration of AAUP guidelines are outlined.
The first violation cited was the administration's "refusal to provide any but the most generic evidence with respect to the declared state of financial exigency." Financial exigency was declared by the Board of Administrators on Dec. 8, 2005; this allowed the administration to take action not allowed under normal circumstances, though it was certainly not a blank check without restrictions.
The AAUP, in addition to questioning the administration's refusal to provide concrete evidence, also questions whether the right steps were followed in the process of declaring financial exigency. The faculty participation required for such a declaration came in the form of Cowen's meetings with the President's Faculty Advisory Council, yet the report quotes one member of the committee as saying, "We were basically told this is the way it would be." Additionally, during a time when he was throwing college constitutions out the window, Scott Cowen insisted on continuing the pre-Katrina secrecy.
With regard to the faculty terminations stemming from such a state of exigency, AAUP recommendations specify faculty participation. In describing a Dec. 7, 2005, meeting of the Board of Administrators that took place in order to develop criteria for firing faculty, the draft states "The available evidence indicates that no faculty body was consulted in the development of these criteria." Additionally, in the case of the Medical School, chairs who were asked to submit lists of recommended cuts noted "there was no necessary connection between the lists the chairs had been invited to submit earlier and those that were returned to them."
The report's findings about Tulane's "financial exigency" are encapsulated thus: "The Tulane administration appears to have used the declaration of financial exigency to cover decisions which
The report also mentions Tulane's failure to relocate tenured faulty members. This violation, as with others mentioned in this article, was an egregious violation not only of AAUP guidelines but of the university's own stated policy in its Faculty Handbook. The faculty handbook's importance is stated clearly by none other than Scott Cowen himself, in a letter addressed to the AAUP dated April 17, 2006: "The Handbook, approved by Tulane's faculty, has guided our actions during this unprecedented chapter of our history
Yet, in a letter dated May 10, 2006, ex-provost Lester Lefton states, "I note that the Faculty Handbook does not require the University to attempt to place faculty terminated by reason of financial exigency in other available positions," according to the Faculty Tenure, Freedom and Responsibility Committee's report on the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This is directly contrary to Article V, Section 2 of the Handbook, which states, "Before terminating an appointment because of the abandonment of a program or department of instruction, the institution shall make every effort to place affected faculty members in other suitable positions."
The administration's stated commitment to its own governing principles was clearly not as great as President Cowen would like us to think. His own provost was operating without knowledge of the Handbook, and perhaps in spite of it.
The report's third listed violation is the complete disregard for the separate college's autonomy, asserting each's "right to determine its own organization." Obviously, the Newcomb-Tulane "College" was the result of the complete dissolution of the five former colleges.
The fourth violation deals with the administration's failure to distinguish between tenured and non-tenured faculty in its terminations. Fifty-nine tenured faculty were fired, and the only differences in their treatment as compared to non-tenured faculty were in their termination notices and severance pay. This is particularly disturbing because a lack of respect for the tenure system makes attracting quality professors nearly impossible. No one wants to devote an academic career without some semblance of job security.
Many may ask, "Who cares? What can the AAUP possibly do to us?" The answer to this question is censure. At this summer's meeting of the association, if Tulane does not take immediate and decisive action to correct its transgressions, we will be censured. We will stay censured until we correct those transgressions. We will lose grants. We will lose money. We will lose respect.
The list of AAUP-censured universities is a litany of small town no-names and community colleges. "Tulane" would stick out like a sore thumb.
I hope we do not add our name to that list. I hope actions will be taken by the administration to avoid censure.
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As the past articles of this series have shown, Scott Cowen's Renewal Plan is an ill-conceived scheme that has bypassed college constitutions, faculty governance laws and national guidelines in its vain attempt to re-invent Tulane as a "university of tomorrow."
If we are the university of tomorrow, then today must be the day before the end of the world.
Traditions have been cast aside, communities have been torn asunder and men and women who had made Tulane their lives' work have been callously shown the door.
Many may call this a necessary evil. Many may say that Katrina called for desperate measures. Many may call these changes necessary for a university that must have been hemorrhaging money.
But were all the changes financially-smart decisions? Did the massive shuffling of positions and titles and office space following the creation of the Newcomb-Tulane "College" really save money? This series has already shown that this restructuring was not in the best interest of the students with regard to our sense of community (or lack thereof), but what would it say about the Renewal Plan if its changes were financially unsound as well?
According to a report of the Faculty Tenure, Freedom and Responsibility Committee (FTFR) on the discontinuance of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (DME), the Renewal Plan might very well be: "the Mechanical Engineering Department was eliminated despite its positive contribution to the financial well-being of the University
Attachments in the report clearly show a department in good financial health. The DME consistently surpassed financial targets set by the Dean of Engineering in fact, it was engineering's strongest department in this regard. The Tulane Board of Administrators suggests that these goals may have been unsound. In the three years of surplus/deficit breakdown, the fact, however, that departmental goals were missed the vast majority of the time undermines this. The persistent presence of deficits shows the ambition of the goals set these were not placed at a level easily attainable so as to guarantee positive numbers.
There are many other indicators of the health of the DME's numbers. From July 2001 to July 2005 its endowment consistently grew. The number of students majoring in mechanical engineering had grown each year from 2002 to 2003. Finally, in the same time span, the amount of tuition revenue also increased significantly each year.
These numbers show a department that not only contributed to the financial health of the school, but was clearly on the path to larger and larger revenues. In short, a department that was not only making money, but making more money every year, was eliminated by an administration that claimed its action was helping to alleviate a state of financial exigency.
The Board in its response points out a number of pertinent facts in refutation of the FTFR's report. The Board correctly asserts that "the law on point does not limit faculty terminations based on financial exigency to financially troubled units." The Board also maintains that the Faculty Handbook, our university administration's chief governing document, does not contain provisions for the administration to place professors fired for reasons of exigency in other suitable positions. At first glance, Article V, Section 2 certainly seems to (as the FTFR holds), but the interpretation of this section is open for debate with both sides making valid points.
The bylaws of Tulane can be debated until everyone is blue in the face. But there is a more fundamental issue at stake here. The administration, while questioning but not outright denying the financial viability of the DME, also maintains its decision was "part of a larger strategic plan" with multiple considerations taken into account, "many of which are identified in [our] statement to the FTFR."
This may be the case, but our board, our president, our university owes our faculty members, our parents and most importantly, us something more. How did a financially healthy program diminish our board's perception of the future safety of our education? How did the wonderful traditions of Newcomb undermine our president's vision for the "Tulane of tomorrow?" How did our university stand to lose prestige if the five colleges were continued? As students, as members of this community as paying customers, if nothing else we deserve the whole truth. Only in the vaguest of terms do the officers of the administration reveal the criteria for keeping programs or discarding them.
We deserve to know every inch and every facet of the decision-making process behind the Renewal Plan. It is our university that has been transformed, our professors who have been fired and our home that has been redefined in the name of progress. We have a right to know these things.
I only hope this right is recognized.http://media.www.thehullabaloo.com/media/storage/paper958/news/2007/04/20/Views/What-Was.Is.And.Could.Be.Again.Part.Four-2873529.shtml
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Get to know the Classic Motorsports staff and how we tick. We live and breathe sports cars, autocross, and modifications—but there's more to us than that.
Born in 1960 in Wareham Massachusetts, Tim Suddard grew up the son and grandson of a Ford dealer. He began restoring cars at the age of 14 and still has the first car he restored, a 1929 Ford that his grandfather had sold brand new.
Shortly after graduating Stetson University in 1982 he decided that America's car magazines focused too much on the wealthiest few, or those who dreamed of being the wealthiest few, so he started Grassroots Motorsports, a magazine geared towards regular people who enjoyed fixing up and playing with common, readily available sports cars.
This success lead to the formation of a second publication; Classic Motorsports, which has become America's largest publication catering to classic sports car enthusiasts.
These publications led to an events business, that includes hosting the Classic Motorsports Mitty, one of the oldest and largest vintage races in America, the Ultimate Track Car Challenge and the $201X Challenge series of low cost events; that have been run for the last ten years.
He also does a variety of contract publishing work that includes publication of the Amelia Island Concours program, the World Challenge fan guide and other concours and race event programs.
He lives with his wife and partner, Marjorie and their two children, in Ormond Beach Florida. Suddard maintains, rallies and races a collection of about fifteen eclectic, mostly British, sports cars and has restored over 40 cars since that first Model A.


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Netflix has already started streaming their new musical anime, Lost Song, in Japan last 31st March. However, they didn't release the anime internationally yet. But don't worry folks, because a new official Netflix listing has revealed that it will indeed hit other countries. According to that listing, Netflix will release Lost Song for global streaming on 30th September 2018.
Here's how Netflix describes the anime's story:
An all-new, classic fantasy starring Yukari Tamura and Konomi Suzuki as the two heroines.
Rin, an energetic girl who loves to eat, lives in a verdant frontier village.
Deep within the royal palace in the bustling capital city, the songstress Finis spends her days in solitude.
Both share a special power no other person has. A miraculous power that can heal wounds, create water and stir the wind — the power of song.
Guided by destiny, the two young women each face an arduous journey with the power of song.
The shadow of war looms over the kingdom, tainting even the miraculous songs with the blood of innocents.
Loved ones meet their deaths as silent screams echo through a stone prison.
As two destinies intersect, will the final song be one of despair, hope or…?
Netflix has currently gotten plenty of exclusive international streaming rights to many upcoming anime. These include the new Baki anime, as well as the new Saint Seiya anime. Their list of Netflix exclusives also include Fate/Apocrypha, Kakegurui, Children of the Whales, B: The Beginning, Sword Gai, and many more.


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We all have ducts in our eyes from where tears come out. However, sometimes babies are born with their tear ducts blocked. This condition is called Lacrimal duct obstruction and happens in about a third of all childbirths. Mostly the doctors recommend no treatment and wait and see if the condition corrects itself automatically within a year or so. However, a child may have to undergo lacrimal duct obstruction surgery if the condition does not clear up within that time. Here are the reasons why lacrimal duct surgery is required.
Reason #1: Dry eyes
The lacrimal glands produce a lubricant which is released into the eyes through the lacrimal ducts. This lubricant keeps the eyes hydrated and forms a film over them for protection. Obstruction of these ducts causes a lack of lubrication in the eyes, which results in the eyes ending up dry and irritable. Redness may occur as a result of a lack of protection and may lead to infections. If the lacrimal duct is left blocked, severe complications may arise.
Reason #2: Infections
Conjunctivitis and other very painful problems that can be easily avoided with hygiene can become a common occurrence for those with blocked lacrimal ducts. Leaving the eyes susceptible to infections is a risk not worth taking. If you believe that waiting for the ducts to clear up is not working out, it is best to consult a doctor for surgery.
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How do we cope with the storm after the storm? During this episode of To See Each Other, George talks to members of the New Jersey Organizing Project, who have been building solidarity among Jersey Shore residents since Hurricane Sandy. Co-founder Amanda Devecka-Rinear is joined by Sandy survivors Jody Stewart, a native of Little Egg and NJOP organizer; Alison Arne, an NJOP organizer; and Chuck Griffin, a victim of contractor fraud who has found solidarity through NJOP.
Coming from across the political spectrum, NJOP's membership doesn't always agree on climate change. But from the wreckage, they have found collective purpose and are remaking their community together.
Amanda Devecka-Rinear
An organizer who started the New Jersey Organizing Project in 2015. Amanda Devecka-Rinear is a long-time organizer. Before founding NJOP, she was Campaign Director at National People's Action, which merged with several other organizations to become People's Action. She was a founding board member of FIERCE and the recipient of a Union Square Award in 2003 for work around criminal justice in NYC. She was part of city-wide student organizing to successfully preserve in-state tuition, and thus access to public higher education for Immigrant New Yorkers. In 2005 as a lead organizer at NPA affiliate, the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, she led an effort that brought 25 million dollars to construct new schools in one of NYC's most overcrowded school districts.
Learn more: Social Transformation Project
Chuck Griffin
A retired nurse, is a long-time resident of Little Egg Harbor. A Sandy survivor who engaged in a two-year long legal battle over contractor fraud, Chuck knows his story is just one among thousands.
Learn more: Chuck's Story
Jody Stewart
Jody is a Little Egg Harbor native who grew up in the bait and tackle industry. A high-school graduate who made the transition to organizing full-time in her 60s, she now works full time at NJOP.
Alison Arne
Alison organizes with NJOP, where she has been working full time since 2018.
Talking with Amanda Devecka-Rinear of NJOP
"The more people who tell their stories, or learn they're not the only ones struggling, the more we can do. I'm worried now with COVID. With Sandy, the disaster was bad, but the storm after the storm was worse."
The groundbreaking organizing work featured in To See Each Other is reaching millions of voters and reshaping politics in communities across the country–and we need you to join us.


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Our anaesthetic room has been transformed into a bright, vibrant and inviting room. Children sometimes are reluctant to enter anaesthetic rooms as they are anxious about what is about to happen the other side of the doors. The majority of these patients are aged between 1 year and 4 years old. We have used wall stickers to continue the underwater theme from the corridor into the anaesthetic room. Children enjoy finding different creatures and characters throughout the room. The grey pin boards are being replaced with bright, colourful magnetic boards on which the children display their art work and the sticker charts that they have created for their treatment.
Fight for Life have also provided funds to purchase a hurricane bubble tube where children are able to change colours using a wireless controller. We have purchased a variety of sensory toys for children to use just before falling asleep. These toys are visually stimulating and have different textures which encourage children to explore and interact within their environment. This provides great enjoyment and distraction for children and parents during a potentially anxious procedure. We assess and adapt the resources used for each patient as we would not want to over stimulate a child at a time when they are about to have an anaesthetic. We are able to create a relaxing atmosphere with the help of a new iPod/ CD docking system together with a selection of relaxation CD's purchased. The Hurricane bubble tube has been positioned in the room for children to enjoy as they have their anaesthetic. The column has fan-driven beads that rise and fall creating a bubble effect. The child is able to control the changing colours with a portable and wireless controller. The bubble tube is waterless, meeting health and safety guidelines within the environment whilst still maintaining a calming influence to any room.
A child will sit on their parents lap having a cuddle whilst having their anaesthetic administered. With the money that 'Fight For Life' have donated we have purchased a new chair, with greater comfort and support for the parents to sit in whilst their child is anaesthetised. Jesse Metcalfe recently visited the radiotherapy department and enjoyed hearing about the positive changes to the anaesthetic room. He spent time playing with the children and brought them gifts which they thoroughly enjoyed.
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AD #1445 – Volvo Reveals XC90, AutoVaz in Trouble, Subprime Concerns Overblown?
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- Volvo Reveals XC90
- AutoVaz in Trouble in Russia
- Anti-UAW VW Workers to Form own Union
- Subprime Concerns Overblown
- GM's Corrosive Issue
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Hello and welcome to Autoline Daily. I'm Murray Feldman from Fox 2 News in Detroit here once again filling in for John McElroy for the next two days. But now let's look at today's top stories.
We'll start across the pond as it were with our friends at Volvo who — for the first time in about 4 years — are revealing a new car, the XC90 and it's about time. The old one has been with us for about 13 years more than double the usual lifecycle of a vehicle like this. And from the looks of it, it's quite an upgrade. Lower, wider and longer with more cargo and interior space, the 2016 XC90 is built on a brand new scalable architecture called SPA which will handle a variety of future Volvo vehicles. But for now, this one, due in dealerships next April, might be noted — at least early on — for its signature interior feature a 12-inch tablet-like touchscreen display. And we should probably mention the 400-horsepower T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain that you can order as well. And heck, they've even update the iconic Volvo Iron Mark on the grill. And if a new car wasn't enough on its own, Volvo is producing a loaded special edition that sells for about 66-thousand. But there's only a run of 1,927 — an homage to the year the company was founded — so if you're interested you can go online starting tomorrow — August 28th — to place your order.
Meanwhile, staying in Europe for the moment, Russia has more issues than just its dust-up with the Ukraine. Bloomberg reports that AutoVaz — the maker of Lada cars, the country's top nameplate since the days of the Soviet Union — continues to lose market share, much to the chagrin of Renault-Nissan, the company's controlling investors. So far this year AutoVaz only has about 15 and a half percent of its own market and new CEO, and former GM executive, Bo Andersson says the goal is 17. Safe to say it doesn't look like it's going to happen this year but what is on the docket is — step one — reducing the company's workforce by nearly 20 percent and — step two — cut what Andersson calls unnecessary bureaucracy in management as well. Sounds like a different business attitude than the old Soviet Union days, eh?
The battle to organize VW's Chattanooga plant just took a strange twist. Last week we reported that the UAW has nearly enough members in its new local union at the facility, to be recognized by VW as the exclusive bargaining agent for the plant. But now Reuters reports that workers who don't want to be represented by the UAW are attempting to create their own union, called the American Council of Employees. The anti-UAW workers hope that VW will allow employees to hold a new vote to choose which union they prefer. We're not sure how much of a chance the anti-UAW crowd has because it looks like VW would prefer to go with the UAW.
Last week Honda stirred up a storm about big jumps in subprime lending to car buyers. Honda criticized its competitors for making loans to subprime buyers and other media sources have warned about a subprime "bubble." But now Equifax, one of the major credit agencies, says this whole subprime brouhaha is way overblown. Equifax says many people, through no fault of their own, lost their job or their home during the Great Recession, and were downgraded to subprime status. But it says that now many of those people are getting back on their feet financially. And as long as they make their loan payments on time they could eventually get back to a prime credit rating. Equifax points out that if these car buyers can't get a loan, they will never be able to build up their credit scores. Besides, with today's tighter lending standards, Equifax says a 620 credit score in 2014 is a lot better than it was in 2007. And it says that's a key reason why delinquencies are at one of the lowest rates we've ever seen.
Coming up next, a look at GM's corrosive issue.
Every automaker says that it's a good idea to inspect brake lines every so often to make sure they're still in good shape. But could this maintenance practice ever be turned into a recall issue? Here's Sean McElroy with that report.
Back in July the Center for Auto Safety called on GM to recall around 6 million trucks and SUVs from the late 90's to early 2000's due to corroding brake lines but GM shot back saying it's a maintenance issue that affects every automaker and these vehicles are way out of warranty. And, of course, plenty of other makes and models have had brake lines wear out. So, why is the Center for Auto Safety going after GM and who's right?
In my mind, GM clearly has an issue with rear brake lines corroding on those vehicles, especially in states that salt roads during the winter, and I think you can even include the automaker's vans from the same years. This is not breaking news either. I have been replacing brake lines on these GM vehicles for years, so a recall could have been argued for well before they were out of warranty.
The one area where GM has a leg to stand on is the part about this being a maintenance issue. Checking for corroded brake lines on any make or model is good practice and necessary but it's a little bit harder to check on the vehicles in question than the average car or truck. The most common area for failure is a small section between the frame and the gas tank, which can make it very difficult to see all of that section of brake line, so the gas tank may have to come out. But if you do have to replace the brake lines the gas tank should to be removed for a proper fix anyway.
In the end though this is more than just a maintenance issue. It's poor design. The area where the lines sit in the C-notch of the frame and the brackets that hold them down allow dirt, water and salt to accumulate, which is why it's such a common failure. And to hammer my point home that this is a poor design. The fuel lines that sit in the same C-notch in the frame and share the exact same brackets as the brake lines are almost as likely to rot through.
For Autoline Garage, I'm Sean McElroy
Thanks for that report Sean.
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