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My Residence Visa is due for renewal, which of course means a medical report - a blood test is required.
My sponsor has a small list of clinics from which they will accept reports, the nearest to me being in Jebel Ali Village. I used that last time, it was small, friendly and efficient so I decided to use it again.
The first problem is that working hours are shortened because it's Ramadan, so an early start is the obvious thing. But the RTA-created gridlock in Dubai Marina makes that not an option. I've been talking about that for a while now and it's getting no better, so rather than spending unproductive time sitting in the traffic jam we've been working at home until after 9am to let the worst of it thin out.
(To give you an example of the problem, yesterday Mrs Seabee needed to be at the Dubai Metropolitan on Sheikh Zayed Road at 8am. The taxi she'd ordered for 7am was on time - and it took one and a half hours to travel the first one kilometre in the Marina. She eventually arrived at the Met at eight forty-five - nearly two hours to do a thirty minute trip).
Anyway, back to my medical report. Leaving it to later I fought the marginally better traffic to take Mrs Seabee to her office in Knowledge Village, then headed off to Jebel Ali Village.
The clinic is closed. Shut down. No longer operating. A piece of paper stuck to the door says we have to go to the clinic 'next to Satwa Post Office'.
It's too late now to try that, so I schedule it for tomorrow.
Tomorrow dawns, the usual gridlock-avoiding late start, drop Mrs Seabee at her office and head off for Satwa. The usual traffic snarl, an hour to get along Satwa Road.
There are more than two hundred people, mainly labourers, jammed around the clinic. I can't even get to the door so I give up.
I call my sponsor to check which other clinics I can go to. Iranian Hospital is the nearest choice so I decide to schedule that for the next day.
Today was the next day so I headed back up Al Wasl Road this morning, heavy traffic but moving. I found a parking space at the side of the hospital, was dripping because of today's awful humidity by the time I got to Reception.
A pleasant, smiling, helpful lady directed me to the Blood Test Clinic. The less smiley but equally helpful lady at reception there told me she needed a copy of my passport and Residence Visa plus a passport photo. I always carry plenty of those with me when I try to do anything in Dubai so I handed them over, with my Health Card.
She stapled it all to some forms which included a ticket with a queue number on it. It also had a note that I should expect to be called at a very precise 11.23 (it was now 11.05).
This is one of the huge improvements in Dubai. Until very recently all such places were a huge indisciplined rugby scrum of people pushing and shoving, waving papers about, climbing over others to get to the counter.
We all sat in an orderly manner and I was called to the counter at 11.20.
A small bit of computer work, a form with numbers and stuff on it, pay Dh250 and I was directed to the Blood Test room. Straight into the chair, blood taken, that's it, off you go.
My form tells me to collect my report at 11.30am on Thursday. I had noticed a section of the counter with a sign 'Reports' above it, so that seems to be well organised.
At just after 11.30 I was headed back to the car.
In the end, after all the aggravation of the previous days, a few minutes was all it took.
17 comments:
Bottom Line: Traffic jams are to be blamed...which are RTA's fault.
What do the RTA officials do? work from their home offices?
- September 16, 2008 3:22 pm
- Gautam said...
Its a shame they shut that hospital/clinic at Jebel Ali Village. I did my blood test there this year and was looking forward to going there the next year.
It was such a pleasant experience going there. It wasn't a really fancy clinic, but I simply loved it and the location too. Its a shame they are going to bring down JA Village too. Its such a nice place, way better than any of the new developments. Green grass, flowers, bee hives and the sound of water sprinklers.
- September 16, 2008 4:20 pm
- Seabee said...
Gautam I agree, I enjoy just walking around the streets of the village, it's got a really nice feel to it.
- September 16, 2008 4:38 pm
- Gautam said...
It was a bit like living in the country side. Dubai has gone a bit too far I think and is missing out on the little things.
- September 16, 2008 4:41 pm
- Keefieboy said...
JA Clinic closed?!!! It was only a couple of years ago that they spent several million whatevers on a big fancy digital X-Ray machine! What about JA Club? I'd heard rumours that was about to close, and I know the school is building new premises.
Once again, bits of charming 'Old Dubai' are thoughtlessly ripped down to be replaced by soulless developments.
Time to leave. Oh, yes, I already did.
- September 16, 2008 5:14 pm
- Seabee said...
Keefie the word is that the entire village is going to disappear.
- September 16, 2008 5:31 pm
- dubaibilly said...
i understood that the club was going to stay open and end up surrounded by the several hundred sky scrapers that are intended for what used to be the village.
- September 16, 2008 5:36 pm
- nzm said...
Seabee: There's a newish clinic in the Knowledge Village somewhere by the conference rooms which is apparently for all DIC, DMC and Knowledge Village companies and others.
J used it earlier this year to get her medical done.
Perhaps your sponsor isn't aware of it?
- September 16, 2008 5:50 pm
- Dubai Photo Story said...
Hey... really sad to see JA village go. Satwa is the other casualty!!
Had a good lauch about your comment about how you carry copies of the PP. There is little one can do without a copy of the PP and visa page!!! I have copies of my passport all over the place. Office desk, car, work bag, at home, gym bag.... everywhere!!
- September 16, 2008 6:53 pm
- Mars said...
a colleague of mine left our company to join the complaint dept of the RTA - the only thing i could reason with was government hours are shorter. God help her.
- September 16, 2008 10:42 pm
If I had to work for the RTA, I'd become even more suicidal than they already make me feel.
Yes, Jebel Ali Village is going, and it's so sad to see. Residents have left, and the main casualties are once again the animals: apparently over 200 pets have simply been left behind to fend for themselves (propably by residents that have been forced to now live in an apartment, because they're budget won't allow them a similar nice villa anywhere else in Dubai.) There's a lady in JA trying to trap and rescue the cats and dogs... there was a story in the 7Days.
- September 17, 2008 8:42 am
- caz said...
Life in Dubai, yeah, Hello!!.
The everlasting construction, development redevelopment, the almost 24/7 traffic snarl, the heat, humidiity, not to mention the stress of trying to get things done, the incompetence of some of the authorities, the constant complaints about the RTA, obviously run by lunatics.
Live there, not for me, visit to friends and out of sheer curiosity,
I feel the good things about Dubai are outwweighed by the above.
I am quick to point out that we have our problems in Oz, before anyone else does, but if I couldn't live here, the peace and tranquility of the Hawaiian Islands would be my choice.
- September 17, 2008 9:53 am
- alexander... said...
To my absolute delight, every morning as I cross my sandy shortcut to Dubai, I see a couple of RTA cars doing the same thing. One day I'll get a photo and then...
- September 17, 2008 1:46 pm
- Seabee said...
NZM, that's a clinic accepted by Tecom for its Res Visa sponsorship. Regardless of what DNRD says they will accept, the government-owned organisations seem to each have an abitrary list of which clinics they'll use.
ZTG, not just in JA are animals abandoned, people leaving Dubai, or just going on holiday, simply leave their animals on the streets. We have an animal cruelty law now of course, but most people abandoning them seem to get away with it.
Caz, if 'peace and tranquility' are the objective, then any city is the wrong place to choose - and I include Honolulu in that!
- September 17, 2008 2:01 pm
- samuraisam said...
if you pay 600 AED or so you can go to a private clinic. No rush at those places, barely any people.
- September 17, 2008 11:15 pm
- caz said...
Dear Seebee,
Re peace and tranquility, there is a lot of peace and tranqulity in Honolulu, once you get away from downtown, Hotel street and the strip.
Think distant north shore, and well beyond diamond mountain; for preference, the islands of Maui and Kaui, said to be the orginal garden of eden.
I reckon you are closer to God those islands than anywhere else, if you believe in that sort of thing!!.
- September 18, 2008 10:45 am
- Seabee said...
Sam, that's not an option when your sponsor will only accept medical reports from places they specify.
Caz, the same applies in Dubai - if I sit on the beach all day it's all peace and tranquility. In Sydney sit in the Botanic Garden on the harbour, in London stay in Hyde Park. The reality is that doing things in and moving around any city doesn't relate to peace and tranquility. It's a trade-off against the buzz, the excitement, the facilities, the employment opportunities.
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Chicago, IL - November 11, 2008 - Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), a provider of global data center services, and RTS Realtime Systems, a leading trading solutions provider, today announced that RTS has expanded operations to the Equinix Chicago-3 (CH3) International Business Exchange (IBX®) data center in Elk Grove Village, IL and the Equinix New York-4 (NY4) IBX in Secaucus, NJ.
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11 February 2013
The 2013 Audi Melges 20 Miami Winter Series hosted by Coconut Grove Sailing Club (CGSC) named Marc Hollerbach aboard Fu with tactician Jonathan McKee and crew member Ben Allen overall champion for Event No. 2 of the series. Hollerbach, a former International Class Chairman, had a great weekend in Miami finishing day one second overall. On day two, Fu finished fifth in race four. His final race of the day was discarded, ultimately knocking off overnight leader Paul Reilly on Red Sky Sailing Team by one point who finished second overall respectively followed by Richard Davies' Section 16 in third.
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John Kilroy's Samba Pi Ti took the final race honors despite a course change and inclement weather with dark clouds and patches of rain. Michael Kiss and crew sailing Bacio excelled this weekend coming in second for the last race of the series, putting up an impressive fourth place finish overall. Kent Haeger on Mach Schnell found his way on the podium for the last race rounding out the top three.
Additional congratulations are in order for John Brown's Blind Squirrel with crew members Will and George Demand as they are 2013 Audi Melges 20 Corinthian Miami Winter Regatta Champions. Brown had a great weekend finishing fourth in race three which helped the team in the standings. Tied with equal points is the second place corinthian team Black Sheep owned by Jon Messenger with crew members Jeremy Edwards and Mark Goodyear. Andy Rasdal's Valkyrie with Michael Anderson-Miterling and Greg Helias rounded out the top three for the corinthians.
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1.) Marc Hollerbach, Fu; 2-6-7-5-[19]=20
2.) Paul Reilly, Red Sky Sailing Team; 6-4-3-8-[25]=21
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4.) Michael Kiss, Bacio; 15-1-5-[28]-2=23
5. ) Rob Wilber, Cinghiale; 1-10-1[7]-3-9=23
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7.) John Kilroy Jr., Samba Pa Ti; [18]-2-8-15-1=26
8.) Travis Weisleder, Lucky Dog/Gill Race Team; 5-8-10-[13]-4=27
9.) Marcus Eagan, Cajun Underwriting; 11-5-6-7-[16]=29
10.) Ryan DeVos, Volpe; 3-3-20-[48/DNF]-17=43
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2.) Jon Messenger, Black Sheep; 26-18-[33]-11-14=69
3.) Andy Rasdal, Valkyrie; 31-15-[36]-19-15=80
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT softball team dropped a pair of games to Clark University, losing the opener, 6-0, before falling 13-2 in game two, in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Briggs Field. It was the NEWMAC opener for the Engineers, who drop to 4-8 overall. Pitchers Sarah Carter, Nicole Meuse and a stellar Clark defense combined to limit the Cardinal and Gray to just two runs all day.
In game one, Clark (13-3, 3-1 NEWMAC) broke things open with a five-run third and Carter kept MIT at bay, allowing just five baserunners all game. Joanna Clark reached base twice and scored both times while Darcey Kurashige-Elliott drove in a pair of runs for the Cougars. Emily Creedon had a pair of hits for Tech in the loss.
After three straight walks loaded the bases, Melissa Traft put the visitors on the board with a sacrifice fly to score Clark. Kurashige-Elliott then hit a single up the middle to plate two more. Stefanie Kettenacker's double brought home another run and Chelsea Proulx added another RBI single.
MIT had a chance to put runs on the board in the home half of the third, as Jenny Li hit a one-out triple over the centerfielder's head. However, Carter was able to retire the final two batters, stranding Li 90 feet from home.
Carter went the distance, striking out three while allowing just three hits and walking a pair. Jessica Iacobucci took the loss for the Engineers, allowing six runs on seven hits while striking out 10.
In the second game, the Clark bats came alive early, pushing across one run in the first and then tagging MIT starter Trinity Leonard for seven runs in the next two innings. A pair of Tech errors led to three runs in the second. Then, after walking the bases loaded with one out in the third, Mel Melkonian hit a bases clearing triple to left centerfield and scampered home on a poor relay throw. The Cougars would add five more runs in the top of the fifth before winning the shortened game, 13-2.
Meuse earned her fifth win of the year, working five innings and allowing just the two runs on seven hits. Leonard took the loss for MIT, surrendering eight runs over two and two-thirds.
Melkonian finished the day five-for-six with four runs and five RBI. Li was a perfect three-for-three with a walk in two games while Creedon had a team-high four hits.
The Engineers will look to bounce back next Friday, April 2 when they host Wellesley for a NEWMAC double-header, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Clark will welcome in Springfield College on Friday for a pair of games.


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FREEDOM, N.H. (AP) — Residents in the small town of Freedom, N.H., want the Red Sox to win the World Series, partly to carry out a provision of their 3-year-old fireworks ordinance.
The ordinance, enacted in 2010, allows people in Freedom to light off fireworks on holidays like the Fourth of July and and New Year's Eve.
WMWV-FM reports town moderator Don Johnson proposed — and got approval for — an amendment allowing fireworks to be used within "24 hours following the final out when the Red Sox win the World Series."
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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a safety warning ahead of tomorrow's (Saturday) seven-hour firefighters strike.
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is taking industrial action between 10am and 5pm and the public is asked to take extra care during this period of reduced cover.
This will be the fourteenth strike period in an ongoing dispute between the FBU and the Government over pension reform.
The brigade will have approximately half the normal fleet of 54 fire engines available.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Dave Walton said: "Saturday is looking set to be a fairly reasonable day weather-wise so we expect people may be out and about enjoying the sunshine.
"If you are planning a barbecue please bear our safety tips in mind. Likewise, those who plan to spend the day gearing up for the World Cup game, which kicks off as strike ends, do remember that excess alcohol consumption can heighten the risk of fire in the home.
"Our contingency crews will be responding to incidents but we will have a reduced resource available.
"Prevention is always better than cure, so please do your bit to stay safe so you don't need to call on our limited resources during strike."
Fire cover will be provided by those not striking as well as over 40 Community Response Operatives (CROs), who have been specifically recruited to provide strike cover and have been given three weeks basic training.
The service is also currently training more CROs.
The decision for strike action relates to an on-going trade dispute between the FBU and the Government over its public sector pension reform programme. In particular, the plan to introduce a new Firefighters' Pension Scheme from April 2015 to replace the two current pension schemes that most operational personnel are members of.


text: Out of the Past is so perfect a film noir that it is considered practically a textbook example of the genre. In his first starring role (it had previously been offered to John Garfield and Dick Powell), Robert Mitchum plays Jeff Bailey, the friendly but secretive proprietor of a mountain-village gas station. As Jeff's worshipful deaf-mute attendant (Dick Moore) looks on in curious fascination, an unsavory character named Joe (Paul Valentine) pulls up to the station, obviously looking for the owner. Jeff is all too aware of Joe's identity; he's been dreading this moment for quite some time, knowing full well that it will mean the end of his semi-idyllic existence, not to mention his engagement to local girl Ann (Virginia Huston). In a lengthy flashback, the audience is apprised of the reasons behind Jeff's discomfort. Several years earlier, he'd been a private detective, hired by gangster Whit Sterling (Kirk Douglas) to find his mistress Kathie Moffett (Jane Greer), who shot him and ran off with $40,000. Jeff traces Kathie to Mexico, but when he meets her he falls in love and willingly becomes involved in an increasingly complicated web of double-crosses, blackmail, and murder. The flashback over, Jeff agrees to meet Whit face to face in Lake Tahoe. Surprisingly, Whit apparently bears no malice, and even offers Jeff an opportunity to square himself by retrieving Whit's tax records from mob attorney Eels (Ken Niles). Even more surprisingly, Kathie has returned to Whit on her own volition. When Jeff is taken to Eels' apartment by the beautiful Meta Carson (Rhonda Fleming), he quickly figures out that he has been set up and tries to clue Eels into the plot, but Eels is later found murdered, and Jeff is accused of the crime. Worse yet, Whit has forced Kathie to sign an affadavit that also pins another murder on him. Crosses, double-crosses and triple-crosses abound for the next few reels, culminating in disaster for the oh-so-clever Whit, who has fatally underestimated the deceitful (and icewater-veined) Kathie. And in the end, it is Jeff who must resort to drastic measures to force Kathie to pay the price for her cold-hearted treachery. Out of the Past was remade in 1984 as Against All Odds, with Jane Greer cast as the mother of her original character.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


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With an already seemingly countless number of connected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) will be a gigantic growth market in the coming years. As a consequence, many billions of devices will need to be securely connected with each other. However, not everyone who wants to benefit from this trend has the necessary know-how. The ideal solution lets developers concentrate on their core competencies while buying the required specialist know-how in the shape of affordable, reliable, and pre-validated computer-on-modules.
congatec has paired its embedded computers with the validated software package from Intel®, Wind River and McAfee to provide new services based on the connection of devices with each other and the cloud. The bundle includes McAfee® Embedded Control which, among other things, includes dynamic whitelisting to prevent the execution of unapproved code while at the same time allowing policy-based updates.
In combination with the validated package of the "Intel® Gateway Solutions for IoT", congatec provides a pre-integrated and open platform starter kit to bring secure IoT solutions quickly to market.
Key Business Objectives
congatec and Intel® offer an open, scalable, and expandable embedded computer hard- and software package to developers and system integrators so that they can connect their devices and systems to a global cloud system. They do this in a way that minimizes one-off development and instead leverages existing technology, standards, and protocols, while providing the ability to remotely manage the distributed devices and the applications running at the edge. The result should be cost-effective, standards-based, and broadly interoperable.
Business Challenges
The IoT is growing steadily and rapidly. All these intelligent objects ("things") have their own IP address, are constantly connected to each other via the Internet and can communicate more or less freely with each other. That this scenario is open to abuse and that sensitive data and devices must therefore be protected from unauthorized access is obvious.
The first requirement for a network of machines and devices of any kind is secure IoT access. This can be provided either directly or via a gateway. In the first case, a gateway will already be implemented in the individual device. The tasks are largely identical, however, in the gateway scenario a protocol conversion between the internal and external network is often useful and necessary.
Security is a complex issue and involves many aspects: The English language differentiates between "safety" (broadly referring to safe operation) and "security" (meaning safe from attacks by outsiders). In an industrial environment, both aspects must be implemented seamlessly and without gaps, so as not to compromise the whole system. This requires in-depth know-how and special expertise that most companies lack in the Factory 4.0.
Solution Benefits
IoT-based embedded solutions from Intel® and congatec make it easier to build embedded business-to-business solutions. Knowing that many aspects of the IoT are the same for everyone – and that few potential IoT developers have the time or inclination to develop all the design level from scratch – congatec has spent the past several years crafting an IoT Computer-On-Module platform for IoT developers, device and systems integrators.
Standard computer modules – the fast lane to success:
For those who neither want to rely on finished, commercially available devices nor go through the complicated and time-consuming process of certifying their own developments with Intel®, the use of pre-certified function blocks makes good sense. Many industry sectors already use modular computer systems that are highly scalable for the specific application and based on proven standards such as Qseven or COM Express. The use of modules that are pre-certified for the Intel® solution not only saves time and cost when implementing secure Internet connectivity; they also open up all the advantages of modular computer systems. Important criteria when selecting a module supplier include support of the relevant standards, quality of the modules and the ability of the module manufacturer to effectively support the system manufacturer in the development of his own systems.
Easy Integration:
In combination with the validated package of the "Intel® Gateway Solutions for IoT", the congatec IoT starter kit provides a pre-integrated and open platform to bring secure IoT solutions quickly to the device developer and the design.
Data Security:
The combination of reliable hardware and a consistent software package, starting with the firmware and operating system, forms a "root of trust" for IoT applications. By bundling a baseboard that incorporates a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chip, congatec helps ensure that applications can be operated with maximum data security.
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Ensuring the factory network is protected is of critical importance; this is why Intel® and congatec incorporate multiple security mechanisms to create a chain of trust from industrial devices to the cloud.
Solution Overview
The answer is called "Intel® Gateway Solutions for IoT"
As a leading manufacturer of processors and platforms, Intel® quickly realized that security is a major obstacle for widespread access to the IoT. In cooperation with its subsidiaries Wind River and McAfee, Intel® set out to develop a secure end-to-end solution available from one source. This seamless and secure solution combines the individual products and special expertise from each company for selected platforms such as the Intel® Atom™-38xx family. Wind River supplies the Wind River® Intelligent Device Platform XT which includes the operating system (Wind River Linux5.0), pre-validated software stacks, hardware drivers and matching libraries and tools. Functions such as administration, communication, connectivity and security as well as runtime environments such as Java, Lua and OSGi are all supported. McAfee's security software, McAfee® Embedded Control, provides features such as dynamic application whitelisting (only registered and verified applications can run) and change control (all modifications of the code and environment must be explicitly approved before execution). Intel® provides the hardware platform itself plus hardware feature enhancements such as TPM (Tamper Proof Module) and matching hardware-related software and stacks.
The essential point here is that Intel® validates the end solution as a whole, i.e. the complete processor board including all firmware.
An ideal platform for powerful IoT gateways Measuring just 70x70 mm2, the conga-QA3 Qseven module from congatec with processors from the Intel® Atom™ E3800 family is particularly well suited for connecting to the "Intel® Gateway Solutions for IoT". It enables the use of Intel® Atom™ processors with up to four cores and clock speeds from 1.33 to 1.91 GHz. Depending on the system and its application, the total power consumption ranges between as little as 4.5 watts and 12 watts. This enables the development of very economical and extremely powerful embedded
PCs, that can be hermetically sealed and operate fanless in an extended temperature range. The maximum RAM size is 8GB DDR3L memory, and the integrated Intel® HD graphics can support two independent Full HD displays via DisplayPort, HDMI or LVDS. Numerous interfaces and functions (including Gigabit Ethernet and USB3.0) enable fast and cost-effective realization of high- performance embedded systems with low power consumption such as Box PCs or other customized solutions.
The combination of reliable hardware and a consistent software package, including everything from firmware to operating system and applications, provides a totally secure root of trust for IoT gateway applications. Thanks to outstanding performance, it is possible to carry out additional demanding tasks such as evaluation, consolidation, storage and visualization of data, as well as sophisticated protocol conversions between the individual connection levels. Typical industrial applications are found in automation, energy technology and building automation, as well as transportation and many other areas that demand increased data security.
An end-to-end solution
QSys is a modular embedded PC based on the Intel® Atom™ E38xx. The combination of the IoT baseboard and the congatec conga-QA3 module provides a highly compact embedded computer system and an ideal platform for use with the "Intel® Gateway Solutions for IoT".
The compact box design, with external dimensions of only 100x100x23 mm³ and many interfaces and functions, is an example of how to quickly and cost-effectively implement a high-performance, passively cooled embedded system for gateway applications. Hardware security features such as TPM 1.2/2.0, the Sentinel HL Security Controller and integrated secure EEPROM enable the realization of embedded systems with an exceptional level of security.
Options and extensions
The example has shown how quick and easy it is with congatec's modular system to build concrete solutions for secure IoT gateways. The right know-how and technology can, however, bring further benefits. Thanks to the 70x70 mm compact form factor of the Qseven module it is easy to transfer the system layout to a customized system, making the development of complete single board computer systems a simple and inexpensive task. The re-validation effort is relatively low because key components, such as processor, I/O system, network peripherals and firmware, require no or little modification. congatec has, for example, already implemented a complete mini-ITX single board solution.
Start with the IoT Kit
The kit provides a complete starter set for the rapid prototyping of embedded IoT applications on device or gateway level. The Qseven IoT kit contains a Qseven COM based on the latest Intel® Atom™ E38xx processor family, a compact IoT carrier board, a 7" LVDS single touch display with LED backlight, and an extensive set of accessories including AC power supply and 802.11 WLAN antenna with IoT Wind River Linux image on a USB stick. With this kit, developing an IoT demo system takes a matter of minutes.
The kit comes with congatec's successful conga-QA3 Qseven COM based on the new Intel® Atom™ E3827 processor (XM cache, 1.6GHz, XW TDP). A space-saving single-chip processor and low power consumption make this an ideal solution for fanless designs in applications that require enhanced IoT connectivity. These include, for example, M2M and motion control applications for Industry 4.0, gateways, or system and control monitoring in smart home automation.
In combination with the validated Package of the "Intel® Gateway Solutions for IoT", the conga QA3 provides a pre-integrated and open platform to bring secure IoT solutions quickly to market.
What does the future hold?
While current modules are primarily designed to provide gateway functionality for applications in the areas of industrial electronics, mechanical engineering, energy
supply and transportation, subsequent modules and validation packages will cover additional functionalities and industry segments. The possibilities offered by the IoT are virtually unlimited and hold a rich potential for further development. With reliable partners and well-engineered, validated product packages this potential can be exploited quickly and safely.


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The Department of Homeland Security has started a program that will test the accuracy of various off-the-shelf facial recognition platforms.
Facial recognition has come a long way in the last few years, with personal handheld digital cameras now offering basic biometric applications. But on a grander scale, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has embarked on a program to better understand facial recognition and how it can be used by all levels of government and first responders.
The DHS is in the midst of a project where video footage taken of people moving throughout the Toyota Center in Kennewick, Wash., will be combined with mock profiles of volunteers. Then various commercial off-the-shelf facial recognition products will be tested to see how accurate they are.
The data being collected consists of video taken during home games of the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is handling video collection. Results from the facial recognition assessment will be made available to the government.
"What we'd like to see is how well the current facial recognition systems perform," said Patricia Wolfhope, program manager in DHS' Science & Technology Directorate. "The only way to do that is to compare the data we are going to get from this data collection with the facial recognition algorithms."
Wolfhope added that the assessment was about understanding the overall state of the technology and not necessarily designed to target use in a specific setting or with a specific application in mind.
The directorate is responsible for all of the research, development, testing and evaluation of technologies and standards and other solutions to meet the challenges faced by the operational components of DHS and the law enforcement, emergency management and the first responder communities.
The DHS research arm works with emergency response agencies to find out what they need to make their jobs better, safer, faster and more efficient and then reaches out to universities, laboratories and the private sector to find out who has solutions. Sometimes it can tweak applications available to meet the needs or, if necessary, it can build solutions from scratch.
The facial recognition algorithms will be supplied by vendors who currently have commercially available technology available. The DHS is currently in the data collection phase of the project.
"What we are doing right now is creating the video data that will be used to test everything and until we have that standardized and ready to go, I don't think we're going to call for manufacturers to start sending us their algorithms until we know how we are going to test," said John Verrico, chief of media relations at the directorate.
An approximate date on when that call to vendors would be made was not available.
Wolfhope said one of the primary goals in the assessment is to see how many times a person in the video is successfully picked up by a facial recognition system versus false positives. She added that the minor league hockey arena is a good venue for video collection, because it mimics similar types of areas the DHS is interested in testing against.
Verrico noted that the venue "offers a place that has a higher volume of people," and a high throughput of people moving through checkpoints such as where tickets are collected or where fans are buying concessions. "It enables us to use a crowd scenario," he said.
Wolfhope specified that cameras are only being used on the concourse only and are not being used in the seating area. She also said that fans were given the option to opt out of those games where data collection was occurring, but no one thus far has.
The first video was collected at a game in September, and two or three more are expected. No other venues are expected to be used as part of this assessment, which from start to finish is expected to take about a year's time.
According to Wolfhope, none of the video footage collected will be used against existing databases. Only the profiles of the volunteers are being used to assess the strengths and weaknesses of various facial recognition algorithms.


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Stocks Close At Record Highs
Stock indexes are back at record highs on Wall Street after better economic news sent the market sharply higher.
The benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 index closed above 1,700 points for the first time.
Better manufacturing news in China and the U.S. as well as encouraging reports on jobs and company earnings sent the market up Thursday.
The S&P 500 rose 21 points, or 1.3 percent, to 1,706.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 128 points, or 0.8 percent, to 15,628.
The Nasdaq composite rose 49 points, or 1.4 percent, to 3,675.
Small-company stocks and transportation stocks also rose sharply. Investors sold ultra-safe U.S. government debt.
Three stocks rose for every two that fell on the New York Stock Exchange. Volume was higher than average at 3.8 billion shares.
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