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News / National / DOTr: Cashless toll payments should not be delayed
DOTr: Cashless toll payments should not be delayed
Published November 6, 2020, 10:32 AM
by Alexandria Dennise San Juan
The implementation of the contactless payment scheme in tollways should not be delayed amid the pandemic as it aims to further curb the spread of COVID-19 in the transport sector, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said.
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In a statement, the DOTr and its attached agency, the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB), said the system has already been "long overdue" and its implementation should not wait for the interoperability of the toll systems.
"Any delay in its implementation amid the COVID-19 pandemic will only make motorists, as well as the personnel manning the toll plazas, vulnerable to unwanted and unnecessary physical contact, and hence, exposure to the deadly coronavirus," the DOTr said.
Valenzuela 1st District Rep. Weslie Gatchalian urged the DOTr on Wednesday to defer the implementation of the new payment scheme until next year or when the RFID systems of the two toll operators had become interoperable.
Gatchalian noted that it would be "burdensome" and "confusing" for motorists, especially for those who rarely use the expressways, to get and use two different RFID tags — the Easytrip and Autosweep.
Easytrip tags are issued by the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation for NLEX, SCTEX, CAVITEX, C5 Link, and CALAX, while the Autosweep are for San Miguel Corporation (SMC)-operated tollways namely STAR, SLEX, Skyway System, NAIA Expressway, and TPLEX.
The DOTr had earlier explained that the mandate of a cashless toll collection and the integration of RFID systems are part of its "Toll Interoperability" project which the Department has been pushing since 2017.
Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddess Libiran said this project will be implemented in three phases — the first of which is the shift to 100 percent cashless and contactless toll payments which is currently being enforced.
The second phase involves the use of two RFID wallets, which will make a single RFID sticker readable by sensors at different toll roads, while Phase 3 aims for the use of just one RFID sticker for all toll expressways, and maintain only one wallet for toll payments.
With the issue of interoperability aside, the DOTr argued that it has further extended the deadline for the mandatory implementation of cashless toll collections to December 1 to provide motorists using the expressway ample time to have their vehicles equipped with the needed RFID stickers.
"Both RFID tags are free of charge and only the load will be paid by motorists. Hence, there is no real or added financial burden for motorists," the DOTr pointed out.
"Having both RFIDs is also not confusing since the physical appearance of the tags are contrastingly different," it explained.
The Department also emphasized that instead of suspending the program due to issues of limited RFID installation sites, the solution to take is for toll operators to increase the number of installation booths and manpower in strategic places.
"Currently, the DOTr, through the TRB, continues to engage and coordinate with private toll operators to thresh out issues, undertake the necessary operational measures, and present solutions, in order to fully realize the interoperability project," it said.
"Amid a raging pandemic, public health and safety cannot take the back seat in favor of convenience," the Department added.
The DOTr issued in August Department Order 2020-012 which required toll operators to fully implement cashless toll collections at the expressways and major toll roads in line with the government's efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 through limited physical contact, as well as to avoid traffic congestion in toll plazas.
Under the order, the TRB was tasked to ensure that operators install electronic tags or other cashless systems for all motorists and motor vehicles using the expressways and transact only using a cashless mode of payment.
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I would like to convert a 'clustal' formatted alignment into a 'nexus' format alignment in python. I then would like to use the nexus file to build a phylogenetic tree using Mrbayes (http://mrbayes.sourceforge.net/). How can I do that?
I would like to do this conversion for many files, so I wanted to automate it with a script. As I am using python for the multiple sequence alignments, it would be nice if I can use python for the format conversion as well. The Nexus created by NCLconverter that you also recommended is not usable by MrBayes 3.1.
trimal does an excellent job at file conversions, it is command line and can be incorporated into your script. It is designed for trimming alignments, but if you omit trimming options, it merely can be used as a convertor.
@akoik063 What would be the command for just the conversion? I am checking it out.
Should be easy enough to incorporate an existing command-line tool into your script; seqret from the EMBOSS suite may be another option. I didn't recommend NCLconverter, it was just an example.
I recommend the EMBOSS suite in general, as a great set of small tools, easily incorporated into scripts and pipelines in the "UNIX tradition". I know seqret is a good converter; as to whether it does exactly what you want, you'll have to try it and see!
It is possible to delete the quotes in the headers (Seq_name) of the output nexus file?
I would like to use AlignIO from BioPython for this approach.
MrBayes gives me an error because of the quotes.
Downloading multiple sequence alignment as clustal format file from clustal omega.


Democrat Bob Menendez | THE RIDGEWOOD BLOG.
Fort Lee NJ, Libertarian Party candidate Murray Sabrin is going on the offensive against incumbent Democrat Bob Menendez.
Ridgewood NJ, U.S. District Court Judge Williams Walls, the judge presiding over the corruption and bribery case against Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) has declared a mistrial after the jury said that it was deadlocked and unable to make a decision.
Ridgewood NJ, in explosive testimony in the Senator Menendez Corruption trial , wealthy eye-doctor pal of Sen. Robert Menendez threatened to "make trouble" for the US Commerce Department through his "politically influential friends" if he did not get help with a troubled business project, it emerged at his bribery trial on Monday.
According to Commerce staffer Sam Smith a witness in the trial Dr. Salomon Melgen who is on trial for bribery alongside Menendez in Newark federal court made the threatening comments through a lawyer at a 2012 meeting. The lawyer set up the meeting to pressure Commerce Dept. officials to help Melgen with a costly contract dispute, Smith said.
"He was very aggressive and threatening and constantly brought up the fact that he could make trouble for the department and he could be a bull in the Commerce Dept.'s china shop," Smith told jurors about the meeting with Melgen's lawyer, Elio Muller.
"He stated that Dr. Melgen had politically influential friends and they could cause a lot of problems for Commerce Dept. if Dr. Melgen didn't think he was being served well," Smith added.
When asked who Muller was referring to when he spoke of Melgen's "politically influential friends," Smith didn't hesitate to say Menendez, a senior Democratic senator from NJ who stands accused of accepting bribes from Melgen in exchange for official favors.


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Simon Messingham is a British science fiction writer, and a comedy writer and performer, who has written six Doctor Who novels and another Doctor Who story released as a BBC Audio Drama. Messingham has also witten an original novel, Sirens, which was released in 2017. He also wrote and performed in the cable television programmes The Dave Saint Show and Tales of Uplift and Moral Improvement Messingham is also an actor. He went to drama school and have worked in the theatre.

Selected bibliography

Doctor Who novels

Virgin New Adventures

Strange England (1994)

Past Doctor Adventures

Zeta Major (1998)
Tomb of Valdemar (2000)
The Indestructible Man (2004)

Eighth Doctor Adventures

The Face-Eater (1999)
The Infinity Race (2002)

New Series Adventures

The Doctor Trap (2008)

Short fiction

Audio books

 The Day of the Troll (BBC, 2009)

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External links
Interview with Messingham BBC Doctor Who'' website

Living people
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Writers of Doctor Who novels
21st-century British short story writers
21st-century British male writers
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For those of you who remember the old Parkzone Icon A5, this is an updated version of that old plane. This new E-Flite version of the Icon A5 includes a new scale paint scheme, AS3X technology with panic recovery, an optional realistic nose light set, and SAFE select technology which can be enabled or disabled. Gone are the problems with the old Parkzone model (such as tail wag) due to subtle tweaks and AS3X 3 axis gyro technology. Additionally this model includes SAFE select which allows panic recovery with the push of a button should you get into trouble while flying. Lastly, this model does include SAFE flight envelope stabilization should you choose to turn it on. When turned on it will limit the bank of the plane to help someone new to water takeoffs and landings.
If you prefer to takeoff and land on water, simply remove the landing gear. If you prefer to takeoff and land on grass, landing gear is included in the box. The wheels are perfect for pavement but not large enough for grass takeoff and landings.
Product arrived quickly and well packaged. Can't wait to try it out!
The A5 is a great replica of the original aircraft. The build and radio pairing for the BNF version of the model is extremely quick. Figuring out the safe program settings will add some time getting acclimated to those features for 1st timers, but even that is not bad. New planes with gyro's make for tame maiden flights and overall smooth scale flying. That is a good thing when cruising around and landing on water airfields. The plane handles and maneuvers well during taxiing, take offs, and landings; however, water steering at slower speeds require a tad bit of ailerons to level the wings. My maiden flight went quite well with a greased landing. The plane has adequate power and a noticeable motor / prop sound. I will likely add the navigation lighting to the model for dusk flying. Battery used 3s 2200 mA packs. This plane along with my Flyzone ****** are definite winners on the water, in the air, and in the hangar.
Changed the stock wheels too 2 3/4 dia.Also changed the nose wheel too one of the stock wheels I took off.Model now flies very well off of grass.I think Flaps would be a great addition for the water take off and landings.If you slow down too much when landing it drops like a rock.I think that Flaps would make for better take offs on both water and land.It just seems to stick to the water like glue.I will think about adding flaps.Otherwise I like the Plane.Lots of fun.
Fly's Great off land. I haven't got the opertunaty to fly it off water yet. But I am sure it will do just as well.
Haven't tried the water yet but it flew great off a paved strip. Having "wrestled" with the AR636 AS3X gains (with no help from Horizon), I would recommend anyone who is not a expert flyer to pay the little bit more and get the BNF version. Lots of fun to fly. Nice airplane!
Fun to fly and went to gather it less then hour.
Due to saltwater flying I relocated the aileron servos to the top of the wing.I use baby rash cream which is water resistant to seal the canopy.I use the top of a plastic test tube to shield the rudder servo from the sea water.One year down the line I'm still having fun flight it in the Bay of Islands New Zealand.Big attraction to the local coffee bloke who parks on the beach Win win for all!
Purchased the Icon A5 from MRC summer of 2017. The package arrived with the canopy unrestrained in the box and the nose damaged by being pressed hard into the packaging foam. But it flies and who wants to hassle with customer service. As with the other 4 AS3X Aircraft I own, I experienced uncommanded control movement. Changed out the receiver, all is well on that score. This is a beautiful plane that flies well, but not off water. Lack of water rudder allows taxi upwind only, unless you are real patient. Each take off and landing will leave about a cup of water in the fuse. So after two landings you are done for the day due to damp reliever. I sealed all seams and the nose gear hatch to no avail.. It looks like the water is entering through the canopy seals.. with a 3s 2000 bat the bow rides low in the water with splash up over the canopy during taxi, takeoff and landing.. I rigged a water rudder off of the air rudder that allows straight track with less water over the canopy but it still takes on water.. A wet receiver creates some interesting flights. When the weather allows I will try the fixed gear..


When it comes to creating their platforms, some Student Association candidates have made some factual slip-ups or called for changes that run contrary to University research. The Hatchet went through each candidate's platform so you wouldn't have to. Here are some of the issues we found.
Junior Cole Ettingoff says in his platform that students should be able to see an adviser on the same day they have an academic issue or question, even during peak advising periods, like registration.
The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the Elliott School of International Affairs and the School of Engineering and Applied Science offer same-day, walk-in office hours on weekdays, according to the schools' academic advising websites.
Dean of Student Affairs Peter Konwerski is responsible for overseeing areas of the University ranging from health services to military and veteran affairs to housing, according to the Division of Student Affairs website. His job description does not include the power to offer and approve student academic credit requests.
Sophomore Adam Johnson said in his platform he will expand GW's current pass/fail policy from four to six total elective courses for undergraduate students. The current system only applies "in your junior and senior years," he said.
Sophomores enrolled in the Elliott School are eligible to take elective courses pass/fail, according to the GW Bulletin website. All SEAS students can take pass/fail courses, as long as the courses are not graduation requirements, according to the school's website.
Johnson wants blue lights on campus to get weekly maintenance checks and the University Police Department to send out a campus alert when a light is out of order.
In 2013, then-UPD Chief Kevin Hay said the number of blue light uses had already declined by 26 percent since 2010 and that the majority of calls were pranks. The new GW PAL app went live last month and safety officials said it would be a more useful way for students to indicate when they need help because it shows exact locations through GPS tracking.
Junior Lande Watson plans to work with administrators to "clearly outline which punishments are allowed for which violations" for fraternities and sororities.
GW provides a list of which policies are considered violations, from alcohol consumption to hazing, on the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities website. A designated presiding officer will determine whether a situation violated University policies and if action should be taken against the group on a case-by-case investigation basis, according to the GW's code of conduct.


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CHELSEA will resist any approach from Real Madrid in January in order to boost their chances of a top-four finish.
That's the verdict of Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
He discussed Hazard's Stamford Bridge future on the latest episode of the Transfer Talk podcast.
And he reckons Madrid will have no luck getting the Belgian to complete a mid-season switch to the Bernabeu.
"I can't see Chelsea selling Hazard in January with them fighting for a top-four place," Sheth said.
Hazard and Chelsea drew a blank yesterday as Leicester claimed a shock win at Stamford Bridge.
Jamie Vardy, who has been linked with a January switch to the west London club, got the only goal.
Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League, level on points with fifth-place Arsenal.
Rivals Tottenham are two points above in third.
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DC Universe launched in the early fall of 2018, offering new comic book shows based on DC titles alongside classic animated DC Comics shows and movies. With names like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman - and well, anyone on the Justice League - on their roster, the DC Universe streaming service is full of some of the best comic book shows you can watch right now. They even have shorts and their daily news program DC Daily.
Classic live-action movies and TV shows, like the 1978 Superman film or the 1970s Wonder Woman program, are available right next to new animated films like Gotham By Gaslight (2018). Even guilty pleasure comic book movies like Batman & Robin are available on the DC Universe streaming service. Some of the new original DC Universe TV shows are even bringing back old favorites in a fresh way. Harley Quinn, introduced in the '90s Batman: The Animated Series, has her own cartoon show in 2019. Although the animation style is reminiscent of the "Timmverse" due to her creator Bruce Timm's signature art style, Harley Quinn offers new (mis)adventures Joker and Poison Ivy.
It's not all old favorites, DC Universe has some exciting new original comic book series, such as Doom Patrol. Although the characters are a spin-off from Titans and have shown up in cameos in other DC shows, this is their first official television show.
Both old and new, the shows on DC Universe are some of the best comic book shows and movies around - and now they're all available in one place. Now that they're all together, which of all the DC shows and films are best of all of the DC comic book adaptations?
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Excited to launch 'Gana Gana Series' on the blog with sad songs. There is something about sad songs that I love. Many of my all-time favourite songs have a tone of melancholy in them. It's probably because I often think about the deeper meaning of life so I can relate more to sad lyrics than those in 'Disco Deewana' kind of songs. In this post, I want you to sit back, chill and enjoy.
I listen to songs mostly in the background while I'm working or doing chores. I do that either on the phone through Saavn, SoundCloud or Deezer apps. In my car, I used to play them on my DVD. At home, I use YouTube.
The videos of some songs may contain adult content. While creating this series of posts, I realised many of my favourite songs had a really vulgar video. Tried looking for alternative video wherever it was possible but its difficult.
Stay tuned as I will be sharing my favourite romantic and upbeat pop music lists soon too.


Partridge Lakes Fishery are proud to have hosted 2 of the 3 Maver Match This Qualifiers in 2018..Saturday 7th April & Saturday 19th May.. with Saturday 30th June still to be fished across the complex!
The 2018 Mega Match This event welcomes a brand new venue in Messingham Sands, Scunthorpe. The 2018 qualifier campaign also sees Grand Final host venue, Maver Hayfield Lakes, now staging three qualifier events.
Last year saw Rob Wootton collect the largest prize in UK match angling history by way of a cheque for a life-changing £70,000! An additional £12,000 was also rewarded on the day between second and third placed anglers, as well as section winners.
The 2018 Maver Match This Final will take place on Saturday 1st September.
Congratulations to our two Qualifiers so far, Chris Weeder Jnr and Jamie Hughes. Chris won on April 7th on Covey 6 off peg 149 with 105.11 lbs and Jamie won on May 19th on Covey 3 off peg 72 with 101.05 lbs.
Who will be joining in them in the big money final from the third & final qualifier at Partridge Lakes on 30th June 2018??
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require 'spec_helper'

describe 'influxdb::install', :type => :class do

  it { should create_class('influxdb::install') }

  context 'installing from a repository' do
    let(:pre_condition) {
      'class{"influxdb":
        ensure => "installed",
        install_from_repository => true,
      }'
    }
    context 'on debian' do
      let(:facts) {
        {
          :osfamily => 'Debian',
          :architecture => 'x86_64',
        }
      }
      it { should contain_package('influxdb').with(
        :ensure   => 'installed',
      )}
    end
    context 'on redhat' do
      let(:facts) {
        {
          :osfamily => 'RedHat',
          :architecture => 'x86_64',
        }
      }
      it { should contain_package('influxdb').with(
        :ensure   => 'installed',
      )}
    end
  end

  context 'installing from web' do
    context 'with default preset url' do
      let(:pre_condition) {
        'class{"influxdb":
          ensure => "installed",
          install_from_repository => false,
        }'
      }
      context 'on Debian' do
        let(:facts) {
          {
            :osfamily => 'Debian',
            :architecture => 'x86_64',
          }
        }
        it { should contain_exec('influxdb_wget')
          .with_command(/influxdb.s3.amazonaws/)
        }
      end
      context 'on redhat' do
        let(:facts) {
          {
            :osfamily => 'RedHat',
            :architecture => 'x86_64',
          }
        }
        context 'with default preset url' do
          it { should contain_exec('influxdb_rpm')
            .with_command(/influxdb.s3.amazonaws/)
          }
        end
      end
    end

    context 'with download_url set' do
      let(:pre_condition) {
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          ensure => "installed",
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          download_url => "https://download.test.com/proxy/influxdb/influxdb-1.0.0.rpm"
        }'
      }
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        let(:facts) {
          {
            :osfamily => 'Debian',
            :architecture => 'x86_64',
          }
        }
        it { should contain_exec('influxdb_wget')
          .with_command(/download.test.com/)
        }
      end
      context 'on redhat' do
        let(:facts) {
          {
            :osfamily => 'RedHat',
            :architecture => 'x86_64',
          }
        }
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          it { should contain_exec('influxdb_rpm')
            .with_command(/download.test.com/)
          }
        end
      end
    end
  end

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end

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Taiwanese man tests positive for COVID-19 on return from Mexico
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Taipei, July 2 (CNA) A Taiwanese man was confirmed Thursday as the country's 448th COVID-19 case, two days after he returned from Mexico, where he works, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
At the CECC's weekly briefing in Taipei, deputy chief of the Centers for Disease Control Lo Yi-chun (羅一鈞) said the man, who is in his 50s, had been working in Mexico since February and had sought medical attention there several times after he developed a fever and cough on June 17.
The man was not tested for COVID-19 in Mexico, and he began to improve around June 25, Lo said.
On arrival at Taoyuan International Airport on Tuesday, the man was tested after he reported to quarantine officers that he had been unwell for about a week, Lo said.
Following the confirmation of the man's positive COVID-19 test, he was placed in hospital quarantine, although he has only a minor lung infection, Lo said.
According to Lo, the man was wearing full protective gear, including a face mask and goggles, throughout his entire trip from Mexico, which included a transit stop in the United States.
The CECC said it has identified 23 people who had come into contact with the man on the flight into Taiwan, including 11 crew members.
In the business class section where the man was seated, there were 12 other passengers, 11 of whom are now in home quarantine in Taiwan, while the 12th person was a transit traveler who departed Taiwan the same day, the CECC said.
The crew members, who were dressed in full protective gear throughout the flight, have been asked to conduct self-health management, the CECC said.
The man was the second COVID-19 patient in Taiwan believed to have been infected in Mexico, according to the CECC.
As of Thursday, Taiwan had recorded a total of 448 COVID-19 cases, with 357 classified as imported, 55 as locally acquired, and 36 as a cluster infection on board a naval ship, an outbreak that was confirmed to have originated in Taiwan.
(By Ko Lin)
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Penta Security Systems Inc. > Blog > 5 Reasons Why Your Firm Needs AI Security Solutions
5 Reasons Why Your Firm Needs AI Security Solutions
With the increasing number of sophisticated and complex cyberattacks:
The need for AI (Artificial Intelligence) security escalates
As cyberattacks are becoming more advanced and targeted specifically, and the malware used are custom made for each target, known as the 'unknown malware'. As a result, pattern matching anti-virus software has become powerless.
On the other hand, with AI, the whole scene of security is also changing. The use of AI security tools as a new measure has spread amongst security-related companies in recent years.
The need for AI security tools in enterprises
According to the research company Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) and Webroot, companies are increasingly considering the adoption of security tools incorporating the technology.
Additionally, according to Webroot, a survey in 2019 was conducted amongst 200 executives in the corporate information system department and has found out that 75% of companies are considering increasing the number of security tools using AI.
82% of respondents believed that the introduction of AI security tools would improve the security of the organization.
On the other hand, 61% have answered that they are not very familiar with the structure and the functions of its AI and machine learning technology adopted security systems.
Currently, it seems that the people in charge of the business itself are interested, but they cannot say that they have a broad knowledge of content and performance. However, it is clear that the need for AI security tools is growing among companies.
Purpose and benefits of AI-based security tools
Lack of security personnel
The ESG survey reveals 390,000 to 1,000,000 new malware variants, forcing companies to handle an average of more than 200,000 security-related events every day. Not only does the threat became more complex, but more difficult to manage.
It is also predicted that there will be a shortage of 3.5 million cybersecurity personnel by 2021. For this reason, many companies are having a sense of crisis — therefore considering introducing tools that utilize AI and machine learning.
AI security tool malware learns in the database that records information, malware to model the characteristics and features. Monitors network traffic, data exchange, and system behavior to identify malicious patterns that should or could be investigated further. AI can easily cope with the threats that are getting more and more complex.
Helps with threat intelligence
AI security solutions can use 'threat intelligence' as a data set and control foreseeable cyber threats. Therefore, Threat Intelligence is a generic term for information that can be used to prevent and detect threats.
By applying threat intelligence, it can detect the overlooked cyberattacks or correspond to cyberattacks aimed at a particular industry. Threat intelligence, which organizes and analyzes information on attackers' intentions, capabilities, facilities, etc., works efficiently in clarifying. Therefore, machine learning and algorithm analysis by AI is very useful for attack pattern analysis.
Zero-day attacks prediction
Before a security update program is provided to fix any vulnerabilities in software, exploiting the vulnerability is called a zero-day attack. Vulnerabilities are security issues that attackers use to steal confidential and personal information from corporate systems.
Zero-day attacks are, by their very nature, dependent on vendors and have been described as difficult-to-measure attacks. However, the attack methods used in zero-day attacks are not necessarily completely unknown.
Many have developed attacks that exploit existing vulnerabilities. Therefore, in order to prevent zero-day attacks, it is essential to update security software pattern files and apply updates. With AI security tools, security tools that use information about attacks on in-house systems and other systems on the same network are believed to increase the chances of being able to prevent zero-day attacks in advance.
Minimize secondary damage
AI security tools are considered superior to humans and traditional anti-malware systems in terms of attack identification and mitigation. It is said to be effective not only to shut down servers or traffic against attacks but also to execute adaptive measures to minimize secondary damage.
For example, AI can determine the attacker's traffic and harmless traffic, and only block the ones that are offensive. In addition, the backup system is activated which is necessary for recovery, such as restoring the portion that has been tampered with by the attacker.
AI security tools are also good at adapting to constantly changing threats. Machine learning can not only handle conventional security measures as it does but also possible to predict the attacker's intention and make measures flexibly.
AI Security Tool Features
Let's take a look at the specific features of the AI security tool. As an example, security tools that use general AI and machine learning in monitoring in-house systems are executed in the following processes.
1) Normal learning
Detailed data on the operation status (program start, file access, network access, etc.) of the entire system such as PC and server is collected from the endpoint, analyzed by AI, and the normal status of the system is prehended. The current system state and the normal state are compared in real-time, and when it deviates from the normal state, an abnormality determination is performed.
2) Real-time error detection of the automatic system by using AI
Comprehensively monitor internal network systems such as shared subnetwork, development department subnetwork, and administrative department subnetwork. If it detects network access that is not performed under normal conditions, it determines that it is abnormal and reports it to the administrator.
3) Automatic identification and isolation of the scope of damage
Track and display a series of operations of the system in time series, and streamline analysis work for cause investigation and damage area identification. In addition to detecting anomalies, it also streamlines the process of identifying the infection source and damage area of malware and implementing countermeasures.
If you look at all the benefits of adopting AI security solutions, you'll see that they are very effective in real-time terms. Doing this only with human resources, it will be very labor-intensive. The AI security tool learns these processes and executes them with higher accuracy.
It is said that it's no longer possible to prevent attacks simply by detecting and responding to a diversified and complex cyber attack. Security measures are required to predict and prevent attackers' attacks.
By using AI, we now know that it is possible to prevent malware attacks in advance, and it is possible to cope with newly created malicious programs every day. AI security tools will be a useful measure to meet such needs, in order to solve issues such as increased attack detection rates and more efficient manual responses.
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Unlock Co-Director, Christopher Stacey, has won the High Sheriff of Kent Award for 2016.
Each year the High Sheriff recognises individuals and organisations across Kent who are benefitting their communities or demonstrating a particular dedication to improving the lives of others.
The Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday 10th March at County Hall in Maidstone in the company of members of the Kent Community Foundation, Kent County Council, Medway Council and local dignitaries.
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Unlock is an independent, award-winning charity for people with convictions which exists for two simple reasons. Firstly, Unlock assists people to move on positively with their lives by empowering them with information, advice and support to overcome the stigma of their previous convictions. Secondly, Unlock seeks to promote a fairer and more inclusive society by challenging discriminatory practices and promoting socially just alternatives.
There are over 10.5 million people in the UK that have a criminal record.
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Documentarian Brett Gaylor examines out the increasingly connected world in The Internet of Everything. There was a time when the internet seemed like a fun and new way to connect together humanity. However, that all began to change when technology companies evolved into giant corporations, who are looking into new ways to connect the world online. Brett Gaylor explores the pros and cons of our increasingly connected world, which includes everything from smart toilets to entire cities powered by the internet.
The Internet of Everything is a new documentary by filmmaker Brett Gaylor (RiP: A Remix Manifesto), which examines the fact that we are now living in a time where everything that isn't connected to the internet is about to be. In fact, the film begins with a trip to the Consumer Electronics Show and a tour of all the various smart devices in development, including a toilet that is connected to Alexa. One of these smart devices that returned to frequently in the documentary is KEGG, a Kegel device designed by Kristina Cahojova, which transmits fertility data to the cloud. The film also visits Shenzhen, the Chinese city the "internet built," as well as various predictive technologies for law enforcement. The biggest question that arises from all these technologies is how much data you are willing to share for a more convenient life.
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Probably one of the more memorable moments in The Internet of Everything is a scene that is showing current British Prime Minister giving alarmist and technophobic rant that I believe ends with a comment about Terminators coming back in time to kill us. While it is easy to fear a Skynet-like scenario, The Internet of Everything does make sure to point out that we are merely in the middle of a third industrial revolution, with digital technologies and renewable energy being developed to replace the first and second revolutions created by coal and oil. Indeed, there are many positives to an influx of digital connectivity, particularly the increase of convenience for our daily tasks.
Of course, The Internet of Everything makes sure to point out many of the negatives of an increasingly connected world. Early in the film, there is a story from a woman, whose abusive husband repeatedly used their homes smart devices to harass her, even though he wasn't physically in the house. There are also concerns about law enforcement algorithms being biased against certain communities and a possible increase of privatization by companies, who would use our data to bump up prices.
Overall I have to say that Brett Gaylor takes a relatively balanced approach when exploring our increasingly connected world and The Internet of Everything is a documentary worth watching.
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How is Swimmer's Itch Diagnosed?
Posted on November 7, 2016 by Pediatric Education
Patient Presentation
A 4-year-old male came to clinic with a pruritic rash for 24 hours. He had been swimming in the local freshwater lake over the weekend. His mother had tried calamine lotion and over-the-counter strength hydrocortisone cream but said that "he just can't stop itching." The rash started on his legs but soon involved the area where his swimsuit had been. She denied any new soap, lotions, sunscreens, insect repellents or other new products. They were frequent users of this lake which was known to have swimmer's itch and she said, "he just lives in the lake when we are there." The mother said that she was also starting to itch around her ankles that morning. The past medical history was non-contributory.
The pertinent physical exam showed a healthy male who was rubbing his legs and groin. His vital signs were normal with growth parameters in the 50-90%. The rash was 2-3 mm macules with most having a papular component but no vesicles. The lesions were grouped especially in flexural areas of the ankles, knees, groin and buttocks. He had some distinct excoriations and some generalized erythema of the groups but it was difficult to tell if there was real erythema or it was secondary to rubbing. The mother's ankles did not have any distinct lesions but did have general erythema because of her rubbing them.
The diagnosis of swimmer's itch was made. The pediatrician recommended using an antihistamine and prescription strength topical hydrocortisone to help with the pruritis. "This usually takes a few days to go away but I think the medicines should help him be more comfortable. Swimmer's itch often gets worse with more exposure so I would try to keep away from the lake if you can and swim elsewhere. If you go there, it helps to wash off right away and change clothes, so the bugs that cause this have less chance to get into his skin," the pediatrician advised.
Cercarial Dermatitis (CD) is known by many names throughout the world, but is commonly known as swimmer's itch. It is a water-borne, non-communicable infectious disease that is caused by the larval stage (cercariae) of parasitic schistosomatid flukes. The cercariae causes an allergic maculopapular skin rash in humans that is usually self-limited (usually 4-10 days) but can cause problems for up to 20 days.
CD parasites are considered an emerging disease because of the increased distribution of the problem across the globe. Different parasite species cause the problem. In a normal life cycle that occurs mainly in fresh water but also brackish water, schistosome eggs invade various species of aquatic snails that act as an intermediary hosts. Within the snails, the schistosome eggs develop into schistosome cercariae. The schistosome cercariae migrate from the snail back into the water. In the water the schistosome cercariae encounters birds or mammals which are their definitive host. The cercariae penetrate the skin of the bird or mammal and travel within the host to a definitive organ (which depends on the species) where they develop into schistosome flukes. The schistosome flukes produces eggs which leave the definitive host usually through the intestinal tract usually, but occasionally through the bladder and urinary system. The schistosome eggs then start the cycle all over.
The usual intended definitive hosts are avian, especially waterfowl. Many different varieties of aquatic snails act as the intermediary host and of the more than 100 different schistosome species, 70% can cause CD. One of the most common species which causes CD is Trichobilharzia. Humans are incompatible species and are simply affected bystanders.
CD occurs in the warm weather when snails and bathers have their height of activity. Slow moving water, water near the edge of the water body, and being in the exposed water for longer increases the risk of acquiring CD. Children, especially 5-9 year olds, who play near the water's edge for long periods of time have increased risk. It also appears that the children's skin is more sensitive. The risk can be decreased by swimming in places where definitive hosts are not present or are present in fewer numbers, swimming farther out from the water's edge especially in faster moving water, not swimming for long periods of time, and washing off and changing clothes after the potential exposure. Environmental mitigation includes drug treatment of definitive hosts, drug treatment of snails or manual removal of snails from the water. Use of waders, impermeable gloves and other protective clothing is a must for some recreational or professional uses.
Learning Point
The cercariae penetrate into human skin. If it is the initial contact, the cercariae may not cause a rash but can cause allergic sensitization. With subsequent exposure, there can be a prickling feeling with entry of the cercariae and then the rash becomes extremely pruritic. With recontact, a small macular-papular rash (1-2 mm initially) centered around the entry point of the cercariae happens within 12-48 hours. The macules can remit or become larger and vesicles can form on top of the papules. There can be surrounding erythema of the rash area. Pustules can occur if there is bacterial superinfection and pigmented spots can persist after resolution of the papules. The rash usually resolves within 4-10 days but can last for up to 20 days. Acute systemic reactions such as generalized limb swelling, nausea, diarrhea and fever can occur with subsequent exposure. The diagnosis is usually clinical-based but if needed, the organism can be identified on skin biopsy. Criteria include contact with water, rash appearance within 12-48 hours of exposure, and lesions on the body only where the water was in contact. Treatment of the rash is usually with antihistamines and/or topical steroids. The differential diagnosis includes insect bites, contact dermatitis, bacterial dermatitis, and skin reactions to larval cnidarians such as sea anemones or thimble jellyfish (if in appropriate location).
Questions for Further Discussion
1. What other parasites affecting humans are water-bourne?
2. What do you recommend for summer safety?
Disease: Swimmer's Itch/Cercarial Dermatitis | Parasitic Diseases | Water Safety (Recreational)
Symptom/Presentation: Rash | Urticaria and Pruritis
Specialty: Dermatology | General Pediatrics
Age: Preschooler
To view pediatric review articles on this topic from the past year check PubMed.
Evidence-based medicine information on this topic can be found at SearchingPediatrics.com, the National Guideline Clearinghouse and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
Information prescriptions for patients can be found at MedlinePlus for these topics: Parasitic Diseases and Water Safety (Recreational).
To view current news articles on this topic check Google News.
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To view videos related to this topic check YouTube Videos.
Cercarial Dermatitis or Cercariosis: What's in a Name?
Morley NJ. Trends Parasitol. 2016 Feb;32(2):92-3.
Pinto HA. Cercarial Dermatitis' and 'Cercariosis': Very Broad Terms.
Trends Parasitol. 2016 May;32(5):351-2.
Horak P, Mikes L, Lichtenbergova L, Skala V, Soldanova M, Brant SV. Avian schistosomes and outbreaks of cercarial dermatitis.
Clin Microbiol Rev. 2015 Jan;28(1):165-90.
Kolarova L, Horak P, Skírnisson K, Mareckova H, Doenhoff M.
Cercarial dermatitis, a neglected allergic disease.
Clin Rev Allergy Immunol. 2013 Aug;45(1):63-74.
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Professor of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Children's Hospital
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Pietersen tells England to drop Broad and Jennings
By	Sports Desk	September 13, 2018
Kevin Pietersen has called for Stuart Broad to be dropped for England's tour of Sri Lanka, while blasting under-pressure opener Keaton Jennings.
Broad took 16 wickets during England's 4-1 Test series win against India but they came at an average higher than his fellow pacemen.
Jennings, meanwhile, had a torrid time and scored just 163 runs in the series at an average of 18, though Alastair Cook's retirement could give the 26-year-old a stay of execution.
England are preparing to name their squad to face Sri Lanka, with a three-Test series starting on November 6, and Pietersen feels Broad and Jennings should not make the cut.
"Jennings can't bat, I'm sorry," Pietersen, who backs the expected selection of Surrey skipper Rory Burns and suggested Jason Roy as his opening partner, told talkSPORT.
"They are going to have to find somebody else. Cook is a big loss. I know he has been wishy-washy over the last couple of months but he finished on a fairytale ending, which is brilliant for him but to replace that kind of guy at the top of the order, it is going to be difficult.
"I just don't see county cricket producing Test cricketers at the moment. The issue is deep-rooted. All the best players in the world now are not playing county cricket. They are earning their cash in franchise cricket.
"Therefore, the standard of county cricket isn't great, the standard of county batsmen is poor, and it is causing a massive issue in cabs on the rank for batting places."
Broad and James Anderson are the most prolific pairing in England's history, but there has been speculation one or even both of the bowlers could be rested for the Sri Lanka tour.
And after Anderson surpassed Australia great Glenn McGrath to become the most successful pace bowler in terms of wickets in Test history, Pietersen said Broad should sit the series out.
"I would have dropped him last winter. He doesn't perform that well away from home," Pietersen added of Broad.
"He had one good Ashes series and what he delivered for England in the big Ashes series last year was hopeless.
"I've been on tours of the sub-continent [with England], he doesn't like touring the sub-continent, so it wouldn't surprise me and it would be a very good move if they dropped him."
Pietersen confirmed his retirement from the sport in March, the 38-year-old having scored 8,181 runs in 104 Tests. He was named Player of the Series after leading England to the World Twenty20 title in 2010.
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Etzebeth to skipper Boks as Elstadt and Herschel Jantjies make bows
South Africa will be led by Eben Etzebeth against Australia in their Rugby Championship opener, with two Test debutants in the Springboks' XV.
Rassie Erasmus' men are without captain Siya Kolisi for Saturday's clash in Johannesburg as he recovers from a knee injury, meaning Etzebeth instead skippers the side.
Meanwhile, Rynhardt Elstadt and Herschel Jantjies come into the starting line-up for their bows.
Elstadt joins Pieter-Steph du Toit and Francois Louw in the back row, with Jantjies alongside namesake Elton in a halfback combination.
Lizo Gqoboka, also uncapped and named among the replacements, is in line to make his first appearance for South Africa from the bench.
Erasmus said: "We are excited for the forthcoming year and I want to congratulate Rynhardt, Herschel and Lizo on their first inclusion in a Springbok match-day squad, while the leadership role is not something new for Eben.
"The build-up has been good and there is definitely a very good vibe for match.
"Australia have prepared very well for this match and they have spent two weeks at altitude to acclimatise to the Highveld, so we are in for a great contest."
Aphiwe Dyantyi's absence due to a hamstring injury had already been confirmed.
South Africa XV to face Australia: Warrick Gelant, Sbu Nkosi, Jesse Kriel, Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Elton Jantjies, Herschel Jantjies; Tendai Mtawarira, Bongi Mbonambi, Trevor Nyakane, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Rynhardt Elstadt, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Francois Louw.
Replacements: Schalk Brits, Lizo Gqoboka, Vincent Koch, Marvin Orie, Marcell Coetzee, Cobus Reinach, Frans Steyn, Dillyn Leyds.


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Q: change the position of textfield inside an expandable uitableview cell in iOS Hi, I am new to iOS and i am trying to have two text fields inside a custom table view cell and the cells are dynamic, so I will be having two text fields in each cell and when a cell is selected the cell will expand

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*How can i access the uitext field delegate inside uitable view delegate
i.e.:
textFieldShouldBeginEditing inside tableView:didDeselectRowAtIndexPath:indexPath

Thanks in advance

A: I would suggest having two different custom UITableViewCells - one for viewing and one for editing. When didSelectRowAtIndexPath is called, replace the selected cell with the second custom cell designed for editing. When the user is finished, replace it again with the original custom cell type.
For your second question about accessing subviews of the UITableViewCell, you have several options. I'm going to assume you're using storyboards.

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*If you don't want to create a custom class for your UITableViewCells, you can assign the subviews tags and access them via (UITextView *)[cell.contentView viewWithTag:1]. This second option can also be used if you aren't using storyboards.

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History has proven that the protests alone are not enough; Tatmadaw's economic stakes and the Chinese support will determine the success of civilian resistance.
IPRI # 148, 21 February 2021
The coup has brought the people to the streets against the military, demanding the restoration of democracy and the release of the leaders. What started as a civil disobedience movement by the doctors has now expanded to large scale organised street protests. After the initial hesitation in applying pressure against the protestors, the military now has started using force. The second week has already witnessed a few casualties. Will the protests succeed in restoring democracy? Three factors will play a crucial role in enabling the protests leading towards the restoration of democracy.
Protests are not unique to Myanmar
The present protest is numerically stronger and organised. There is participation from different sectors - civilians, activists, artists, medical staffs, trade unions, pregnant mothers and the LGBTQ community. The zeal and enthusiasm are on full scale and people seems to be determined to take back their democracy. However, the following three factors will play a larger role between the civilian protests and the military response.
First, history proves the protests needs the support of other factors
Since 1962, the first coup under the leadership of General Ne Win, the country has been under an authoritarian government. This government came to an end in 1997 which paved a way for the same nature of governance under a new name of State Peace and Development Council (SPDC). SPDC under the leadership of General Than Shwe ended with the 2010 elections when USDP came to power. Hence, the protest for change and democracy was a common event during this period.
The two most prominent protests which have been revered by the Myanmarese and in international history are the protests of 1988 and 2007. 1988 referred to as 8888 Uprising (commonly referred to due to the dates of the first mass protest) though remembered to be students protest the trigger was different. The protest was an outcome of the demonetisation policy introduced by General Ne Win's government that year. In 2007, the closed and nationalised economy of the country was crippled adding to this was international sanctions and lack of jobs. So, similar to 1988, these economic causes triggered the second significant protest in the same year. But this is only remembered to be a protest where the Buddhist monks took the led and opposed a political body. Thus, this protest is referred to as the Saffron Revolution, and not remembered for its larger economic reason.
Both the protests may seem political were actually supported by other factors especially the economy. This is not the case with the current 2021 protests, which is politically instigated. Even during the previous protests, the changes did not happen immediately. In 2010, when the Tatmadaw agreed to the road to democracy, the factors such as international pressure, sanctions and a stagnant economy had a larger role rather than the 1988 and 2007 protests.
Second, the military has a larger stake in holding the power
When Tatmadaw came to power in 1962, they were mostly welcomed due to the failure of the democratic government under the leadership of U NU. However the citizens never foresaw the continuation of power and Tatmadaw's disinterest to let go of power even in the future. The Tatmadaw strongly believes that they are the best to run the country. Years of control has also enabled the military to accumulate political and economic power. In a closed nationalised economic structure, the businesses, industries and mines are all owned by the Generals and their extended family.
The above is a common phenomenon in all military authoritarian government. Similarly in Pakistan, as explained by Ayesha Siddiqa in her book 'Military Inc.: Inside Pakistan's Military Economy', the military capital is being used for personal benefit. In the case of Myanmar, the situation is no different. During the military and USDP tenure, all the national capital was military capital; all were being used for personal benefit. This is one of the primary motivations for the military to retain power. The 2008 Constitution became the tool for the military to retain power through the 25 per cent reservation in both the Houses. 2020 election results have threatened this arrangement as the USDP failed to get the minimum number required for sustaining this arrangement. The coup in this scenario became a necessity and this will also be the reason for them to resist public protest in order to hold on to their political and economic power.
Third, China's support is one of the biggest strength for Tatmadaw
Tatmadaw's old ally China has shown continued support even after the coup. Both China and Russia hindered the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) and United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to release a joint statement. China has continuously maintained its stand that the coup is Myanmar's internal issue. Chinese support for Tatmadaw is not a new phenomenon, it's veto had deterred the UNSC in 2019 from charging Myanmar on human rights violation against the Rohingya. China was the only country that had supported Myanmar economically even when the country was declared a 'Pariah State', by the international community. Significant investments, business, mines in Myanmar is owned as a collaboration between a Chinese company and a company owned by military personnel. Also, most of the larger Chinese investments are in conflict-ridden provinces. These internal conflicts are between the Tatmadaw and ethnic armed groups; hence supporting Tatmadaw also benefits China in their larger economic investments and endeavours.
Given these reasons, it becomes important to note that in spite of the sheer numbers and the zeal of the protesters, it will not be enough for the Tatmadaw to step down. General Hlaing had promised to transfer power to a democratically elected government.
But as witnessed in the past, it will be naïve to believe in his words. Democracy is indeed a farfetched dream and similar to Hong Kong and Thailand, this protests might also slowly fizzle out. History has proven that the protests alone are not enough; Tatmadaw's economic stakes and the Chinese support will determine the success of civilian resistance.


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DesBrisay Dines: Ben Ben
BY Anne DesBrisay
POSTED June 20, 2016 10:03 am
I squeezed in under the wire: 2:45pm — still time to snag Ben Ben's 11 to 3pm luncheon special. I think it had been 20 years since I'd done anything other than walk by this 32-year-old institution. I suppose it was enough to see it still kicking, still in its Somerset spot, its sign unchanged, while I investigated newer spots.
But lately I've been thinking about old haunts; about restaurants that have stood the test of time; and that continue to give, to feed, to serve, even though nobody writes about them anymore.
What do I remember about Ben Ben? A date with my now husband (in 1984, good grief!) back when Ben Ben and I were both fairly new to Ottawa. I remember its long menu of Cantonese and Szechuan dishes, some items in English, the more interesting looking items destined for other tables, in Chinese. I remember the big portions and the remarkably fair prices, and I remember it was all pretty tasty stuff. None of that has changed.
And as I looked at my server, I wondered if I recognized her too. So I asked her — Linda was her name — "How long have you been here?"
"Forever," she giggled. "Since the beginning. Thirty-two years. So has the chef."
Which likely explains the static menu… though bolstered with daily specials on the white board. But we were here for the lunch special, written on a table card beneath Plexiglass. Two courses for under a tenner: choice of soup or a spring roll, then one of 10 dishes, three of Szechuan persuasion (marked on the menu with a chili pepper symbol), the balance Cantonese.
Ben Ben's cod in black bean sauce
The hot and sour soup was admirable for all the things it was not (and so often is at other establishments): lukewarm, tasteless and shiny-gloopy. This one was balanced, the sour and sweet and chili-heat in harmony, plump with tofu and bamboo shoots, scallions and wood ears. The spring roll was also good. It was loosely packed, fragrant of five spice powder and just greasy enough. We tried a dish of shaved pork in a Szechwan-fired garlic sauce, and a better dish of cod, dredged and seasoned, fried and juicy, in a black bean sauce. Both dishes came with rice. Both dishes came home with us in take-away bags.
The portion size hasn't changed either.


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A new scenario in maritime safety
The Final Conference of the Picasso Project has been held today (May 23) at the Jovellanos Centre in Gijon. The main theoretical and practical outcomes developed within Picasso were presented. After the welcoming speeches given by the director of the Jovellanos Centre, Julian Camus;Gijon mayoress, Carmen Moriyon; the representative of the Spanish Merchant Navy Directorate, Ignacio Fernandez; and Asturias Government Representative, Mariano Marin; the main results of almost two years of work within the project were presented, namely: the Improvement of Safety and Security responses using unmanned vehicles and other IT tools - Valenciaport Foundation -, Ship to Shore data sharing using a standardized info-environment – CIMNE -, Mass evacuation from passenger ships -Ministry of Transport, Malta – Automated detection of man overboard or small objects in the sea – Maritime Safety Agency -, Advanced fire-fighting in ports – Jovellanos Centre. The presentations were followed by a more the practical session.
Attendees to the conference enjoyed a visit to the facilities of the Maritime Safety Centre, during which they were able to witness a fire-fighting exercise using the Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Simulator, a demonstration at the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) facility, and a rescue exercise. Then, in the wave pool, some of the specific technologies developed within the project were demonstrated: unmanned vessels in port environments and the automated man-overboard detection system using the rescue helicopter (Helimer) based in Gijon, the headquarters of which were also visited. The conference was attended by more than 130 representatives of various national and international organisations related to the maritime and port sectors. It was closed by Ulf Svedberg, former head of innovation of the Swedish Merchant Marine, Captain Jose Anselmo, former head of the Motorways of the Seas and Jose Manuel Diaz, Head of Training at the Jovellanos Centre and of the Picasso Project.
Picasso is a project co-funded by the European Commission through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme and aims to achieve a modern and highly-developed maritime transport system that will enable the sector to be safer, more efficient and sustainable by developing new technologies and training. Picasso has a budget of 3.8 million euros and is part of the overall goal of developing the motorways of the seas in the European Union, in line with EU maritime transport policies. The project has brought together 14 partners from 9 countries (Cyprus, Spain, Greece, Israel, Italy, Malta, United Kingdom, Sweden and Portugal), and is headed by the Maritime Rescue Agency. It was approved in July 2016 and has been developed through three activities: On-shore and on-board safety and security, Emergency simulations, and Training and the human factor.
Cargo ship sank in Yellow sea, 7 missing
Cargo ship LONG HUI DA 6999 sank in the morning May 22 in Yellow sea off Weihai, Shandong Province, China. SAR was launched with deployment of SAR ships, helicopter and all other ships being in the area. From 11 crew, 4 were found and rescued, 7 remain missing. Cargo ship said to be "river ship", no LONG HUI DA 6999 ship found in databases. There s cargo ship LONG HUI DA 6699, MMSI 413805489, length 120 meters, flag China - last AIS dated May 17, Yangtze estuary, proceeding downstream to sea, probably this is the ship which sank on May 22 up north from Yangtze estuary.
Cargo ship sinking in Java sea, crew evacuated
General cargo ship CITRA MULIA 9 issued distress signal during the night May 23, reporting water ingress and sinking, in vicinity 05 34S 110 58E, Java sea, some 30 nm northeast of Karimunjawa islands, Central Java. 19 crew abandoned the ship and was later recovered by patrol ship. No information yet on the fate of the ship.
VLCC limped to Colombo after breakdown
May 24 Update: According to Lloyd s report, tanker suffered engine failure, and Tsavliris Salvage was contracted to take the ship to Colombo. Not clear if tanker reached Colombo under own power or on tow - according to track and monitoring, she has arrived at Colombo anchorage late May 16, sailing, at least for some time, under own power. Tanker left Colombo on May 18, arriving at Singapore on May 24.
Fire-Stricken Maersk Honam Will Be Repaired
Danish container shipping giant Maersk Line plans to repair its ultra large containership Maersk Honam which was damaged in a major fire that broke out on board the vessel in March this year. "As things stand it is our intention to repair the vessel," Maersk Line spokesperson told World Maritime News.
The decision is being announced based on the initial assessment of the ship s condition now that the remaining hotspots on board have finally been extinguished. Maerk Honam is currently anchored outside the Jebel Ali Port, UAE and the vessel stabilized, the company said.
Kalmar, Yara Team Up on World s 1st Fully-Digitalized Cargo Solution for Yara Birkeland
Kalmar and Yara have entered into an agreement in which Kalmar will deliver fully autonomous equipment, software and services for a fully digitalized container handling solution at Yara s Porsgrunn facility in Norway.
This means that all the necessary operations related to the world s first autonomous and electric container vessel Yara Birkeland will be conducted in a fully autonomous and cost-efficient manner, with zero emissions, as explained by the two companies. The delivery is scheduled to be completed during the second quarter of 2020.
1st Cargo of Propane Gas Shipped from Libya to Italy after 4 Years
A total of 61,761 barrels of propane gas have been shipped to Italy from Libya s Zueitina Port, the country s National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on May 20. As informed, the shipment is the first of its kind to Italy since the Zueitina gas plant in eastern Libya ceased operation four years ago.
HMM Pulls Out from Transatlantic
South Korean shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is ending its two Transatlantic loops to concentrate on its core trades. "HMM will no longer serve the Transatlatic trade until further notice," HMM informed in a customer advisory. The company said that the two loops linking North Europe to the United States were being terminated as a response to the ongoing market conditions.
Dutch freighter FWN RAPIDE kidnapped crew released
Russian MFA made a statement on May 23, saying that 11 kidnapped crew of Dutch freighter FWN RAPIDE were released by pirates, presumably on May 22, including Master of the ship of Russian nationality. No other details were given, understood semaen were released after ransom was paid. All crew are said to be safe.
Search Launched for Man Missing from Carnival Paradise
A search operation has been launched following reports that a 50-year-old male went missing from the cruise ship Carnival Paradise some 85 miles west of Fort Myers, Florida, on May 22. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) informed that the missing person in Brian Lamonds from North Carolina.
IMO Approves US-Russian Proposal on Bering Strait Shipping Routes
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has given the green light to a joint US-Russian proposal on regulating shipping in the Bering Strait, Russian transport ministry said in a statement.
The proposal was approved by the IMO Maritime Safety Committee at its 99th session being held in London. To be applied from December 1, 2018, the scheme is said to be the first internationally recognized measure for navigation in polar waters approved by IMO, as defined in SOLAS 74/78.
Korea Looking to Boost Its LNG Bunkering Capabilities
South Korea is launching a project to develop its liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering technology amid anticipated growth in demand for LNG as marine fuel stemming from the more stringent environmental regulations entering into force in 2020.
The country s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) said that the two-year project will include an investment of KRW 3 billion this year. About 50 experts from the field are expected to take part in the project, which will be led by the Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering and the Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute.
India, Oman explore a wider maritime partnership
India and Oman are exploring greater cooperation in the areas of maritime domain, energy security and the food sector as the two old partners seek to expand their partnership.
These were some of the key sectors on the agenda for the recent visit of the Oman India Joint Business Council to India. A group of about 30 young business leaders from Oman, who are part of the Oman India Joint Business Council, also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Argentina grain dock workers to hold 24-hour strike-union
Argentine grains ports will be paralyzed by a 24-hour strike on Thursday to demand better working conditions and protest against government talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a union spokesman said on Tuesday.
The government, reeling from a 15 percent swoon in the local peso currency this month, has asked the IMF for a standby finance agreement that the opposition fears will include onerous fiscal belt-tightening conditions.
S. Korea s trade insurer to offer US$1.15 bln financing for Kuwaiti LNG terminal
South Korea s trade insurer said Tuesday that it plans to offer US$1.15 billion worth of coverage in the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Kuwait to support local builders.
In a statement, the Korea Trade Insurance Corp. (K-sure) said the money will be used in a project being managed by the Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Co. (KIPIC). Hyundai Engineering Co., Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. and the Korea Gas Corp.
JNPT looks to buy out smaller cash-strapped ports to ramp up capacity
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), the largest container port in India, wants to use its sizeable cash reserves to buy out smaller cash-strapped ports to quickly ramp up capacity.
The Mumbai-based port operator has hired a consultant to carry out a feasibility study and identify potential acquisition targets, said Neeraj Bansal, chairman-in-charge, JNPT. Among the options being evaluated on the west coast are the loss-making Mormugao Port Trust in Goa and Dighi Port, a private port in Maharashtra s Raigad district owned by Balaji Infra Projects Ltd and IL&FS Ltd, which was last month admitted into insolvency court.
Port of Heysham s timely digitalisation of RoRo port terminal
The RoRo terminal at the Port of Heysham is the hub for a large part of the freight that travels between north-west England, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man. Three ferry companies transport 265,000 freight units through the terminal each year. Port of Heysham awarded to Hogia the contract to supply a terminal operating system to digitalise the management of freight transport through the terminal thereby increasing the terminal s efficiency and throughput, while at the same time reducing stress and increasing job satisfaction in staff.
"Hogia s terminal operating system makes our transport operations more efficient and allows us to provide a higher quality of service. It is paving the way for the increased capacity that we need to meet the growing demand for freight transport, and to be prepared for the outfall from Brexit," says Adrian Colquitt, Head of RoRo at Peel Ports.
Maersk Line plans to double service to Port of Montreal
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"With the favourable pro-trade environment in Canada, we ve seen healthy growth rates for Canada s trade overall. Last year, we saw levels around seven per cent for imports and exports," said Jack Mahoney, the president of Maersk Line Canada.
K Line Brings Its Fleet of Corona Coal Carriers to 19
Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has taken delivery of Corona Xanadu, an 88,000 dwt special coal carrier. The ship was built at Shin Kasado Dockyard, part of Imabari Shipbuilding Group, and belongs to K Line s specialized fleet for transport of thermal coal known as the Corona-series.
The Corona-series coal carriers feature wide beam and shallow draft, the most suitable type of ships to enter ports of domestic thermal power stations to discharge cargo.
MPCC Invests in Three More Feeders
Oslo-listed containership owner and operator MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) has resumed its fleet buildup with the acquisition of three more feeders.
The company bought MV Victoria Schulte, a geared 2,500 TEU vessel built in 2005, from Triton Debt Opportunities S.C.A. and its subsidiary Victoria Schulte Shipping. The deal has been structured as a combined cash and share deal.
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The Calstock Roman Fort
Recent archaeological work led to the discovery of a Roman fort which encompasses Calstock Church.
Geophysical survey carried out by Chris Smart and Dr Peter Claughton, Research Fellows in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Exeter as part of the Bere Ferrers Project (directed by Professor Stephen Rippon) has led to the discovery and excavation of a previously unknown Roman fort. The site, situated on a spur above the River Tamar on the border between Devon and Cornwall, is adjacent to St. Andrew's church in the parish of Calstock.
The Bere Ferrers Project has, over the past two years, been investigating the development of the royal silver mines which were worked on the Devon bank of the Tamar between 1292 and the mid 16th century. While the mining of ore was restricted to the localised deposits in Bere Ferrers parish, the processing of that ore was carried out away from the mines close to woodland which supplied fuel for smelting and refining. Documentary evidence suggested that smelting was carried out near to the church of St. Andrew in the parish of Calstock on the Cornish side of the Tamar when woods there were allocated to the mines as there are references to smelting and refining at a curia 'next to the church' and vetus castrum de Calistok ('at the old castle/fort at Calstock'). It is known that this curia was an earthen-walled and gated administrative centre containing the King's hall and the refinery, although previously the vetus castrum de Calistok has been interpreted as the Iron Age hillfort in the north of the parish.
In the summer of 2006 a high-resolution resistivity survey was conducted on Church Hill to the south of the new burial ground in search of the medieval activity. Faint traces of the banks and ditches of an enclosure were identified and were interpreted as either the site of the curia, or an earlier prehistoric hillslope enclosure.
In the autumn of 2007, a magnetometer survey was conducted of a larger area with the specific goal of identifying the locations of furnaces associated with the medieval industry. This survey gave greater clarity compared to the resistivity results, and revealed the distinctive outline of a Roman fort enclosed by two ramparts and two ditches,. Significantly, a number of anomalies also hinted at the potential sites of smelting furnaces known as 'boles'. Our sponsors, The Leverhulme Trust, kindly agreed to fund an archaeological evaluation of the site, led by Chris Smart, over two weeks in January 2008. This evaluation had two key aims: first to date the construction of the fort and second to examine the possible medieval smelting bole.
A single evaluation trench measuring 2m by 45m was positioned to expose a section across the fort's defences as well as the potential smelting bole. As the field in which the excavation took place was under permanent pasture and had not been ploughed in the recent past, it was expected that the preservation of in situ archaeology would be good. Overall, the fort measures c.170m by 160m, with substantial defences leaving an internal area of c.140m by 130m (1.82 hectares). Comparison with the internal areas of the two other Cornish forts, Nanstallon (0.72 hectares) and Restormel (0.42 hectares), demonstrates that the fort at Calstock was constructed on a much larger scale. The trench was cut a short distance into the interior of the fort, revealing a possible oven and stoking chamber. Its position, against the inner rampart, would have minimised the risk to the timber buildings, and is a typical feature of Roman forts. Pottery of various types was recovered from the oven and overlying deposits, and may give an indication of the length of use of the site.
Excavation revealed an inner rampart approximately 5m wide, constructed of clay and shillet cast from the digging of the first ditch, and revetted with timbers on both faces. The outermost revetment was constructed of worked timbers 30cm square, suggesting that they may have formed the basis for a timber super-structure or palisade. A band of blue-grey clay has been interpreted as the degraded remnants of a stack of turves which had been piled upon the natural geology abutting the timber revetment. The two ditches which sat between the inner and outer rampart both had a characteristic v-shaped profile with a square-cut base, typical of Roman military sites. Each measured 2.8m deep from the modern land surface and was approximately 3.5m wide. The outer rampart was also approximately 5m wide and appears to have been constructed of the same intermixed deposit of clay and shillet. Geophysical survey and excavation shows that the outer rampart on the western and southern sides of the fort was capped with large angular and sub-angular sandstone rubble. The date and purpose of this stone capping has yet to be determined. Acid soil conditions will have limited the survival of animal bone but sherds of pottery, including Samian, were recovered. Significantly, what have been tentatively identified as pieces of mineralised vein material were recovered from one of the lower fills of the outer ditch, indicating that mined material had been deposited there. This material, which has yet to be examined in detail, is perhaps the first certain evidence of a Roman military interest in Cornwall's rich mineral resources.
Investigation of the geophysical anomaly to the south of the fort defences may corroborate this hypothesis. Prior to excavation it was conceived that this may be the location of a medieval smelting bole referred to in fourteenth century accounts. The feature presented itself as a square or rectangular (it was not fully revealed) stone-lined furnace. No slag was recovered from the feature but its fill has been sampled and is awaiting further analysis. The furnace sat within a deposit of intermixed heat-affected natural, charcoal and furnace-lining that extended for approximately 10m south of the outer rampart. Samian pottery was also found in this deposit. Furnace-lining and unabraded Roman pottery, including a sherd of stamped Samian, was also found in a shallow pit at the southern end of this 'working area'. Radiocarbon dating will hopefully confirm whether the furnace is Roman or medieval, although, at this stage it appears that it was a focus of Roman industrial activity.
Post-excavation analysis and preparation of the written report is now underway. It is anticipated that full details of the excavation will be published in the national journal of Roman archaeology Britannia, as well as the county journal Cornish Archaeology.
The site of Calstock Roman Fort probably dating from the 1st century AD. This is only the third Roman fort to have been found in Cornwall and the first with possible associations with Roman military interests in Cornwall's mineral resources. The site is located on a spur above the river Tamar near to St. Andrew's church in the parish of Calstock, Cornwall. It was found accidently by a team from Exeter University, as part of the larger Bere Ferrers Project, investigating the development of medieval silver mines in this area. A geophysical survey in 2007 revealed the outline of a Roman fort enclosed by two ramparts and two ditches. A number of anomalies were also revealed which may be associated with Roman metalworking. In 2008 a trial trench was excavated on the site which revealed details of the fort's defences.
The fort measures circa 170m by 160m, with an internal area of circa 140m by 130m (1.82 hectares). This is much larger than the other two known Roman forts in Cornwall; Nanstallon (Monument Number 431370) and Restormel (Monument Number 432777). Two ramparts and ditches were uncovered. The outer rampart is approximately five metres wide and is constructed of clay and shillet from the digging of the ditches. The sides of the rampart were held together with timbers on both faces. Two ditches were uncovered between the inner and outer rampart with characteristic v-shaped profiles and square-cut bases which is typical of Roman military sites. They were 2.8m deep and approximately 3.5m wide. The outer rampart was also approximately five metres wide and the investigations show that it was capped with large sandstone rubble on the western and southern sides of the fort. Just outside this rampart a stone-lined furnace structure was excavated. Finds from it included Roman pottery, fragments of furnace lining and some ore and slag which suggest that Roman metalworking was taking place in the 1st century AD. A track leading into the fort was also identified.
February 2009 excavations at Calstock Church by Exeter University
In 1883 the Plymouth, Devonport & South Western Junction, (a subsidiary of the South Western) was authorised to build a line from Lydford, through Tavistock, Bere Alston and on to Plymouth. A junction with the East Cornwall Mineral Railway was to be made near Calstock. The line was finally opened in June 1890 and the East Cornwall Mineral line taken over in 1894, though it continued as a mineral railway until 1908 when the viaduct over the Tamar at Calstock was completed. By this time, carriage of mineral ore had virtually ceased and bricks, granite and farm produce were the main output. Coal, lime and manures being imported into the region. A wagon hoist was built on the viaduct to hoist goods up and down from the quays, but the viaduct signalled the end of Calstock as a port. By 1930 the cost of manning the hoist far outweighed its usefulness and the hoist was eventually sold for scrap in 1934. Meanwhile there was a huge growth in the export of strawberries and flowers to London.
In 1914 excursions began to run from Plymouth to Hingston Down. On the Down, James Venning set up swing boats and tea making facilities and a halt was built at Sevenstones for picnicking and school parties. In its turn, the railway was superseded by road transport. The line from Gunnislake to Callington closed to goods in 1965 and to passengers a year later.


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Dopo aver militato nella Fiumana fino al 1927, l'anno successivo passa alla Pro Patria con cui debutta in massima serie nel 1927-1928; con i bustocchi gioca per due stagioni in Divisione Nazionale per un totale di 34 presenze.

L'esperienza con la maglia della Pro Patria termina il 20 gennaio 1929 quando, dopo aver colpito l'arbitro Gama, protagonista di un arbitraggio contestatissimo, viene squalificato per un anno. Al termine della squalifica veste per due anni la maglia della Salernitana in Prima Divisione.

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