Loxon is a software company offering integrated lending and risk management software solutions for the financial services industry and is dedicated to serving banks and leasing companies with software solutions covering the entire lending and risk management lifecycle. Loxon has its head office in Budapest, Hungary, and has offices in Romania (Bucharest), Russia (Moscow) and in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai).
Loxon projects and activities are covering several CEE, CIS and MEA countries. Loxon offices are located in Hungary, Romania, Russia and United Arab Emirates.
Tamas Erni is partner in Loxon Solutions.
Biography: He has graduated from finance on the Budapest University of Economic Sciences. He started his career by Raiffeisen Bank Hungary in 1999. Later he worked for Ecostat Institut at the Hungarian Statistical Office in developing macroeconomic forecasting models.
He has moved to Loxon in 2001 and became responsible to build up the business consulting team of Loxon and manage several projects in transforming bank's lending operations and risk management procedures (collateral management, rating/scoring, lending systems and Basel II preparation projects throughout the EMEA region), contributing to Loxon becoming the market leader in the CEE region's risk management and lending software market. Tamas has collected a wide range of experience in several markets in a number of countries working as principal consultant on several occasions.
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Adam Kocsis is Director for Business consulting and system design in Loxon Solutions.
Adam has joined Loxon in 2005 and since that time he has participated in a wide range of project implementations in Hungary, Europe and the Middle East. Since 2006 he is leading the Collection and Basel 2 pool.
Zoltán Nánai is Director for Business consulting and system design in Loxon Solutions.
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He has moved back to Loxon in 2006 and became responsible to lead the KBR Pool with supervising of Collateral management projects. In 2010 he was appointed to be the Director of Loan and KBR Pool and his responsibilities expanded for the strategic supervision of the Loxon Collateral Management system, Loxon Lending System and other system developments. Zoltán has collected a wide range of experience in several markets being the leader different (Loxon Collateral Management, Loxon Early Warning System and Loxon DPD/Provisioning, etc.) projects.
Gabor Bicskei is Development Director.
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Nemo's Lessons About The Economy
08 Feb 2009 Christy Hardin Smith
Nemo's Lessons About The Economy Christy Hardin Smith 2009-02-08
Finding Nemo gets screened a lot at our house. Having a five year old is an excuse to watch funny cartoons over and over again. The artwork is mesmerizing — those Pixar guys are geniuses. The script is hilarious, even the 90th time through (did I mention the five year old?).
The other day we were watching the movie and it hit me that it isn't just a tale of parents and kids and overcoming fear, it's also a fable about how people deal with the economy. To wit:
We're in the "first day of school" phase at the moment.
What do we have to remember about the ocean economy? It's not safe. First you go out, then you go back in, then out, then back in, then again. And sometimes, if you want to do it four times…
Welcome to everyone's fear about the stock market in a little YouTube snippet. One of these days, everyone will head out into the great unknown…just not quite yet.
What lessons have we learned from past mistakes? I dunno. I think half the pundits and political "how can I game this for my own personal benefit" types have caught Dory's short term memory loss (YouTube) about causation.
Krugman hits this head on:
Somehow, Washington has lost any sense of what's at stake — of the reality that we may well be falling into an economic abyss, and that if we do, it will be very hard to get out again.
It's hard to exaggerate how much economic trouble we're in. The crisis began with housing, but the implosion of the Bush-era housing bubble has set economic dominoes falling not just in the United States, but around the world.
Consumers, their wealth decimated and their optimism shattered by collapsing home prices and a sliding stock market, have cut back their spending and sharply increased their saving — a good thing in the long run, but a huge blow to the economy right now. Developers of commercial real estate, watching rents fall and financing costs soar, are slashing their investment plans. Businesses are canceling plans to expand capacity, since they aren't selling enough to use the capacity they have….
Isn't it time we all moved on from the crapola that got us here in the first place? Say no to zombie lies.
How about all the greedy SOB's who keep screaming "mine, mine, mine" grow up and realize that it's not all theirs? And that when others don't have anything, that pile of "mine" starts shrinking.
Yeah, not holding my breath on that one, either.
But wouldn't it be nice to see some discussion about the demand side of the economy, too? Stimulating things by making sure people actually have jobs where they can earn decent wages for a day's work so that they will then be able to buy food and housing and all those little things we like to think of as essentials in life for…survival. (YouTube)
Of course, that presupposes that those who give a crap about regular people's needs don't get railroaded by those who can afford K Street survival mechanisms (a/k/a/ lobbyists).
So, what's a freaked out, economically worried person to do?
Grab shell, dude, and go with the flow:
Or, to put it a different way: just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. (YouTube)
Because, honestly, what else are we all going to do except keep moving forward until we finally get out of this trench?
And, if we are really lucky, we'll all make it out of the swirling vortex of financial terror.
Just keep swimming…together.
Christy Hardin Smith
Christy is a "recovering" attorney, who earned her undergraduate degree at Smith College, in American Studies and Government, concentrating in American Foreign Policy. She then went on to graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania in the field of political science and international relations/security studies, before attending law school at the College of Law at West Virginia University, where she was Associate Editor of the Law Review. Christy was a partner in her own firm for several years, where she practiced in a number of areas including criminal defense, child abuse and neglect representation, domestic law, civil litigation, and she was an attorney for a small municipality, before switching hats to become a state prosecutor. Christy has extensive trial experience, and has worked for years both in and out of the court system to improve the lives of at risk children.
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Church roof lead thieves labelled 'callous' after fifth Suffolk incident since end of August
PUBLISHED: 11:30 17 September 2015
Ellis Barker
Lead has been stolen from the roof of Dennington Church. Rector Jonathan Olanczuk outside the church.
Lead thieves have been branded "callous" by the rector of the latest Suffolk church to fall victim to the crime.
Where have the five lead thefts taken place?
Overnight on Monday, around 10ft by 30ft of lead was stolen from the roof of St Mary's Church, Dennington. Last week, sometime between 7pm on Wednesday and 12noon on Thursday, St Mary the Virgin Church in Parham had around 25m by 10m of lead stripped from its roof.
It means there have now been five similar incidents since the end of August, including at St Mary's Church in Combs, near Stowmarket, at which the bill to replace the stolen lead is set to reach £150,000.
Jonathan Olanczuk, rector at St Mary's Church, Dennington, said: "It's not so much the financial damage, it hurts the church and the wider community, whether they are churchgoers or not.
"It was a ridiculous and callous thing for people to do. It makes the church vulnerable to water damage and it just hurts people."
Strict rules govern lead sales
There are rules in place to stop the stolen lead being sold on to reputable scrap metal merchants.
David Dodds, joint managing director at Sackers Recycling in Great Blakenham, explained that anyone turning up looking to sell scrap metal at a registered recycling merchant would be asked if they already had an account.
"If they do have an account with us that means we have full documentation of who they are, where they live, their vehicle registration and a copy of their passport or driving licence with their photograph on," said Mr Dodds.
If a seller doesn't have an account, they will be asked to provide proof of where they live with a current utility bill and a copy of their driving licence or passport with their photograph to prove their identity before an account can be opened. These records are open for police inspection should any concerns arise on the source of the scrap metal.
Mr Dodds added that Sackers also operates a CCTV system to capture vehicles' registration plates as they enter.
John Bradfield, church warden at Parham, said: "We are still getting over it. I hate to say it but I just don't know how long it will be before it's replaced.
"We have got to set about raising a lot of money now."
The total cost of the lead stolen at the Dennington and Parham churches has not yet been confirmed.
Residents near to the church in Dennington reported hearing noises at around 5am, while a vehicle with no lights on had been seen leaving the area.
The theft at St Mary's in Comb took place overnight on August 23/24. It was followed by a theft at St Peter and St Paul's Church in Lavenham on August 25, at which a bill of £150,000 could also be needed to cover the cost of repairs.
At some point between 10pm on September 3 and 6am on September 4, a further quantity of lead was stolen from the roof of the church of Stratford St Mary.
Fundraising campaigns have been set up to try and help the organisations with insurance policies not able to guarantee to cover the full amount lost.
Speaking on the crimes, the Venerable Ian Morgan, Archdeacon of Suffolk, said: "I am deeply saddened by the continuing theft of lead from the roofs of our much-loved churches.
"Many people in rural communities work tirelessly and with great personal sacrifice to maintain these beautiful, historic and significant buildings.
"It is a heartless affront to their dedication and commitment that such selfish acts are perpetrated for small financial gain by the people who act in this way. Such despicable acts deserve the widest possible condemnation.
"Please can I urge everyone to be vigilant and to contact the police if they see any suspicious behaviour around one of our churches. In the meantime we will be doing all we can to support the communities which have suffered from this carefully planned vandalism."
John Howard, spokesman for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, said: "We are appalled by this and are working closely with the police, insurers and security organisations to reduce the threat, and with the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust to assist parochial church councils (PCCs) financially.
"While the current spate of thefts continue, communities are urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to the police.
"Members of the public should not approach thieves but dial 999.
"PCCs should apply and register with Smartwater and not leave ladders or any other equipment which may assist the thieves near the church."
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K-Kampus by JKMM, sustainable offices in Helsinki
Author: JKMM,
Photographer: Pauliina Salonen, Mika Huisman,
City: Helsinki, Finland,
Section: Headquarters,
The Finnish firm, JKMM Architects recently completed K-Kampus, the Kesko headquarters in Helsinki. The architecture occupies a whole city block in the Kalasatama district and serves as a base for some 1800 employees. The building has been granted Green Office environmental certification and an application for BREEAM certification is pending.
We are seeing more and more of the big corporations setting the bar as pioneers of sustainable architecture. A really recent example of this trend is the latest work completed by the Finnish firm, JKMM Architects, a campus for 1800 Kesko Corporation employees. This Finnish retail conglomerate operates in the food trade, the home and specialty goods trade, the building and home improvement trade, and the car and machinery trade.
The K-Campus, as the project is called, occupies a whole city block in the Kalasatama district of Helsinki, next to the Redi shopping mall on the eastern edge of the city centre. This zone is being transformed from a former harbour and industrial wasteland into a vibrant, sustainable, mixed-use development, also thanks to the repurposing or demolition of old buildings and its strategic position close to the city centre, with excellent public service connections.
K-Campus has its own distinct architectural identity in the urban fabric, specifically because it covers an entire city block. In this building complex, the JKMM team have embodied the client's core values, such as customer care and corporate responsibility. The architecture reaffirms these values through its interpretation of the Modernist Scandinavian principles, highlighting durability and authenticity.
You can see the result of the architects' approach in the materials selected: light bricks alternate with exposed concrete and large windows. The rich tones of the wooden ceiling in the entrance lobby and on the roof terrace are visible from the outside, adding a touch of warmth to the architecture.
The interiors reinforce the language of the building's exterior. Architectural detailing combined with a pared-down approach to the generous and easily legible spaces facilitates wayfinding throughout the Campus. The material palette has been selected so that it feels natural, for example, with its oak floors and pinewood-lined ceilings. JKMM has distributed the interiors around a glazed atrium where a scaled-up staircase is a visual focal point, connecting floors as well as acting as a meeting point. Meeting and presentation rooms are located on the first floor and, when opened up to the atrium staircase, functions for up to 1000 people can be hosted there.
The energy efficiency of the campus plays a very important part in JKMM's design, achieved not least through the use of artificial intelligence that monitors and adjusts the building's heating, lighting and air conditioning systems. The goal is to keep energy consumption as low as possible while making sure the occupants are as comfortable as possible.
The Kesko-Campus will also be the first office building in Finland to have carbon-neutral waste management. Something that could serve as a model for other organisations. K-Kampus has already received the Green Office certificate for its environmental management system - a global concept developed and operated by WWF Finland and JKMM and the client are also aiming for BREAAM certification for its environmental, social and economic sustainability performance.
Project: JKMM Architects
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Images: Pauliina Salonen, Mika Huisman
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El 21 de octubre de 1993, una facción del ejército dominada por los tutsis , encabezada por el jefe de Estado Mayor, el teniente coronel Jean Bikomagu (asesinado en 2015), el expresidente Jean-Baptiste Bagaza y el exministro del Interior François Ngeze, intentaron un golpe de Estado en Burundi.  El intento de golpe resultó en el asesinato del presidente hutu Melchior Ndadaye por parte de radicales y muchas otras bajas. A principios de junio de 1993, Ndadaye había sido elegido en las elecciones presidenciales contra Pierre Buyoya del 1 de junio y prestó juramento el 10 de julio.

Tras el golpe, se creó el Comité de Salvación Pública (CSP) como junta gobernante, y François Ngeze (un destacado miembro hutu de la UPRONA) fue nombrado como nuevo presidente. El propio presidente Ngeze (forzado a involucrarse en dicho golpe) condenó el asesinato de Ndadaye pidiendo respeto a la legalidad. Ante la condena generalizada, los líderes del Ejército instaron a los políticos civiles a retomar el control.  En consecuencia, la primera ministra Sylvie Kinigi (que se refugió en la embajada francesa con otras figuras gubernamentales de alto nivel) fue instalada como presidenta interina el 27 de octubre. Los Acuerdos de Arusha fueron encabezados por el expresidente Julius Nyerere, a la muerte de Nyerere el 7 de octubre de 1999, Nelson Mandela lo reemplazó como mediador.

En 2001, el presidente Nelson Mandela se reunió con el presidente Pierre Buyoya, el expresidente Jean-Baptiste Bagaza para ayudarlos a acabar con la guerra civil definitivamente.

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Intentos de golpe de Estado
Política de Burundi
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Search results for: elliptic curve cryptography
954 Improved of Elliptic Curves Cryptography over a Ring
Authors: Abdelhakim Chillali, Abdelhamid Tadmori, Muhammed Ziane
In this article we will study the elliptic curve defined over the ring An and we define the mathematical operations of ECC, which provides a high security and advantage for wireless applications compared to other asymmetric key cryptosystem.
Keywords: elliptic curves, finite ring, cryptography, study
Procedia PDF Downloads 273
953 Arithmetic Operations Based on Double Base Number Systems
Authors: K. Sanjayani, C. Saraswathy, S. Sreenivasan, S. Sudhahar, D. Suganya, K. S. Neelukumari, N. Vijayarangan
Double Base Number System (DBNS) is an imminent system of representing a number using two bases namely 2 and 3, which has its application in Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) and Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA).The previous binary method representation included only base 2. DBNS uses an approximation algorithm namely, Greedy Algorithm. By using this algorithm, the number of digits required to represent a larger number is less when compared to the standard binary method that uses base 2 algorithms. Hence, the computational speed is increased and time being reduced. The standard binary method uses binary digits 0 and 1 to represent a number whereas the DBNS method uses binary digit 1 alone to represent any number (canonical form). The greedy algorithm uses two ways to represent the number, one is by using only the positive summands and the other is by using both positive and negative summands. In this paper, arithmetic operations are used for elliptic curve cryptography. Elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem is the foundation for most of the day to day elliptic curve cryptography. This appears to be a momentous hard slog compared to digital logarithm problem. In elliptic curve digital signature algorithm, the key generation requires 160 bit of data by usage of standard binary representation. Whereas, the number of bits required generating the key can be reduced with the help of double base number representation. In this paper, a new technique is proposed to generate key during encryption and extraction of key in decryption.
Keywords: cryptography, double base number system, elliptic curve cryptography, elliptic curve digital signature algorithm
952 Implementation of Elliptic Curve Cryptography Encryption Engine on a FPGA
Authors: Mohamad Khairi Ishak
Conventional public key crypto systems such as RSA (Ron Rivest, Adi Shamir and Leonard Adleman), DSA (Digital Signature Algorithm), and Elgamal are no longer efficient to be implemented in the small, memory constrained devices. Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), which allows smaller key length as compared to conventional public key crypto systems, has thus become a very attractive choice for many applications. This paper describes implementation of an elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) encryption engine on a FPGA. The system has been implemented in 2 different key sizes, which are 131 bits and 163 bits. Area and timing analysis are provided for both key sizes for comparison. The crypto system, which has been implemented on Altera's EPF10K200SBC600-1, has a hardware size of 5945/9984 and 6913/9984 of logic cells for 131 bits implementation and 163 bits implementation respectively. The crypto system operates up to 43 MHz, and performs point multiplication operation in 11.3 ms for 131 bits implementation and 14.9 ms for 163 bits implementation. In terms of speed, our crypto system is about 8 times faster than the software implementation of the same system.
Keywords: elliptic curve cryptography, FPGA, key sizes, memory
951 A Study of General Attacks on Elliptic Curve Discrete Logarithm Problem over Prime Field and Binary Field
Authors: Tun Myat Aung, Ni Ni Hla
This paper begins by describing basic properties of finite field and elliptic curve cryptography over prime field and binary field. Then we discuss the discrete logarithm problem for elliptic curves and its properties. We study the general common attacks on elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem such as the Baby Step, Giant Step method, Pollard's rho method and Pohlig-Hellman method, and describe in detail experiments of these attacks over prime field and binary field. The paper finishes by describing expected running time of the attacks and suggesting strong elliptic curves that are not susceptible to these attacks.c
Keywords: discrete logarithm problem, general attacks, elliptic curve, prime field, binary field
950 Fingerprint Image Encryption Using a 2D Chaotic Map and Elliptic Curve Cryptography
Authors: D. M. S. Bandara, Yunqi Lei, Ye Luo
Fingerprints are suitable as long-term markers of human identity since they provide detailed and unique individual features which are difficult to alter and durable over life time. In this paper, we propose an algorithm to encrypt and decrypt fingerprint images by using a specially designed Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) procedure based on block ciphers. In addition, to increase the confusing effect of fingerprint encryption, we also utilize a chaotic-behaved method called Arnold Cat Map (ACM) for a 2D scrambling of pixel locations in our method. Experimental results are carried out with various types of efficiency and security analyses. As a result, we demonstrate that the proposed fingerprint encryption/decryption algorithm is advantageous in several different aspects including efficiency, security and flexibility. In particular, using this algorithm, we achieve a margin of about 0.1% in the test of Number of Pixel Changing Rate (NPCR) values comparing to the-state-of-the-art performances.
Keywords: arnold cat map, biometric encryption, block cipher, elliptic curve cryptography, fingerprint encryption, Koblitz's encoding
949 Alternative Key Exchange Algorithm Based on Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm Certificate and Usage in Applications
Authors: A. Andreasyan, C. Connors
The Elliptic Curve Digital Signature algorithm-based X509v3 certificates are becoming more popular due to their short public and private key sizes. Moreover, these certificates can be stored in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, with limited resources, using less memory and transmitted in network security protocols, such as Internet Key Exchange (IKE), Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Shell (SSH) with less bandwidth. The proposed method gives another advantage, in that it increases the performance of the above-mentioned protocols in terms of key exchange by saving one scalar multiplication operation.
Keywords: cryptography, elliptic curve digital signature algorithm, key exchange, network security protocol
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948 Implementation of Integer Sub-Decomposition Method on Elliptic Curves with J-Invariant 1728
Authors: Siti Noor Farwina Anwar, Hailiza Kamarulhaili
In this paper, we present the idea of implementing the Integer Sub-Decomposition (ISD) method on elliptic curves with j-invariant 1728. The ISD method was proposed in 2013 to compute scalar multiplication in elliptic curves, which remains to be the most expensive operation in Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). However, the original ISD method only works on integer number field and solve integer scalar multiplication. By extending the method into the complex quadratic field, we are able to solve complex multiplication and implement the ISD method on elliptic curves with j-invariant 1728. The curve with j-invariant 1728 has a unique discriminant of the imaginary quadratic field. This unique discriminant of quadratic field yields a unique efficiently computable endomorphism, which later able to speed up the computations on this curve. However, the ISD method needs three endomorphisms to be accomplished. Hence, we choose all three endomorphisms to be from the same imaginary quadratic field as the curve itself, where the first endomorphism is the unique endomorphism yield from the discriminant of the imaginary quadratic field.
Keywords: efficiently computable endomorphism, elliptic scalar multiplication, j-invariant 1728, quadratic field
947 Cryptanalysis of ID-Based Deniable Authentication Protocol Based On Diffie-Hellman Problem on Elliptic Curve
Authors: Eun-Jun Yoon
Deniable authentication protocol is a new security authentication mechanism which can enable a receiver to identify the true source of a given message, but not to prove the identity of the sender to a third party. In 2013, Kar proposed a secure ID-based deniable authentication protocol whose security is based on computational infeasibility of solving Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman Problem (ECDHP). Kar claimed that the proposed protocol achieves properties of deniable authentication, mutual authentication, and message confidentiality. However, this paper points out that Kar's protocol still suffers from sender spoofing attack and message modification attack unlike its claims.
Keywords: deniable authentication, elliptic curve cryptography, Diffie-Hellman problem, cryptanalysis
946 Performance Analysis of Elliptic Curve Cryptography Using Onion Routing to Enhance the Privacy and Anonymity in Grid Computing
Authors: H. Parveen Begam, M. A. Maluk Mohamed
Grid computing is an environment that allows sharing and coordinated use of diverse resources in dynamic, heterogeneous and distributed environment using Virtual Organization (VO). Security is a critical issue due to the open nature of the wireless channels in the grid computing which requires three fundamental services: authentication, authorization, and encryption. The privacy and anonymity are considered as an important factor while communicating over publicly spanned network like web. To ensure a high level of security we explored an extension of onion routing, which has been used with dynamic token exchange along with protection of privacy and anonymity of individual identity. To improve the performance of encrypting the layers, the elliptic curve cryptography is used. Compared to traditional cryptosystems like RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adelman), ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptosystem) offers equivalent security with smaller key sizes which result in faster computations, lower power consumption, as well as memory and bandwidth savings. This paper presents the estimation of the performance improvements of onion routing using ECC as well as the comparison graph between performance level of RSA and ECC.
Keywords: grid computing, privacy, anonymity, onion routing, ECC, RSA
945 An Attack on the Lucas Based El-Gamal Cryptosystem in the Elliptic Curve Group Over Finite Field Using Greater Common Divisor
Authors: Lee Feng Koo, Tze Jin Wong, Pang Hung Yiu, Nik Mohd Asri Nik Long
Greater common divisor (GCD) attack is an attack that relies on the polynomial structure of the cryptosystem. This attack required two plaintexts differ from a fixed number and encrypted under same modulus. This paper reports a security reaction of Lucas Based El-Gamal Cryptosystem in the Elliptic Curve group over finite field under GCD attack. Lucas Based El-Gamal Cryptosystem in the Elliptic Curve group over finite field was exposed mathematically to the GCD attack using GCD and Dickson polynomial. The result shows that the cryptanalyst is able to get the plaintext without decryption by using GCD attack. Thus, the study concluded that it is highly perilous when two plaintexts have a slight difference from a fixed number in the same Elliptic curve group over finite field.
Keywords: decryption, encryption, elliptic curve, greater common divisor
944 Integrating the Modbus SCADA Communication Protocol with Elliptic Curve Cryptography
Authors: Despoina Chochtoula, Aristidis Ilias, Yannis Stamatiou
Modbus is a protocol that enables the communication among devices which are connected to the same network. This protocol is, often, deployed in connecting sensor and monitoring units to central supervisory servers in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, or SCADA, systems. These systems monitor critical infrastructures, such as factories, power generation stations, nuclear power reactors etc. in order to detect malfunctions and ignite alerts and corrective actions. However, due to their criticality, SCADA systems are vulnerable to attacks that range from simple eavesdropping on operation parameters, exchanged messages, and valuable infrastructure information to malicious modification of vital infrastructure data towards infliction of damage. Thus, the SCADA research community has been active over strengthening SCADA systems with suitable data protection mechanisms based, to a large extend, on cryptographic methods for data encryption, device authentication, and message integrity protection. However, due to the limited computation power of many SCADA sensor and embedded devices, the usual public key cryptographic methods are not appropriate due to their high computational requirements. As an alternative, Elliptic Curve Cryptography has been proposed, which requires smaller key sizes and, thus, less demanding cryptographic operations. Until now, however, no such implementation has been proposed in the SCADA literature, to the best of our knowledge. In order to fill this gap, our methodology was focused on integrating Modbus, a frequently used SCADA communication protocol, with Elliptic Curve based cryptography and develop a server/client application to demonstrate the proof of concept. For the implementation we deployed two C language libraries, which were suitably modify in order to be successfully integrated: libmodbus (https://github.com/stephane/libmodbus) and ecc-lib https://www.ceid.upatras.gr/webpages/faculty/zaro/software/ecc-lib/). The first library provides a C implementation of the Modbus/TCP protocol while the second one offers the functionality to develop cryptographic protocols based on Elliptic Curve Cryptography. These two libraries were combined, after suitable modifications and enhancements, in order to give a modified version of the Modbus/TCP protocol focusing on the security of the data exchanged among the devices and the supervisory servers. The mechanisms we implemented include key generation, key exchange/sharing, message authentication, data integrity check, and encryption/decryption of data. The key generation and key exchange protocols were implemented with the use of Elliptic Curve Cryptography primitives. The keys established by each device are saved in their local memory and are retained during the whole communication session and are used in encrypting and decrypting exchanged messages as well as certifying entities and the integrity of the messages. Finally, the modified library was compiled for the Android environment in order to run the server application as an Android app. The client program runs on a regular computer. The communication between these two entities is an example of the successful establishment of an Elliptic Curve Cryptography based, secure Modbus wireless communication session between a portable device acting as a supervisor station and a monitoring computer. Our first performance measurements are, also, very promising and demonstrate the feasibility of embedding Elliptic Curve Cryptography into SCADA systems, filling in a gap in the relevant scientific literature.
Keywords: elliptic curve cryptography, ICT security, modbus protocol, SCADA, TCP/IP protocol
943 Solving 94-Bit ECDLP with 70 Computers in Parallel
Authors: Shunsuke Miyoshi, Yasuyuki Nogami, Takuya Kusaka, Nariyoshi Yamai
Elliptic curve discrete logarithm problem (ECDLP) is one of problems on which the security of pairing-based cryptography is based. This paper considers Pollard's rho method to evaluate the security of ECDLP on Barreto-Naehrig (BN) curve that is an efficient pairing-friendly curve. Some techniques are proposed to make the rho method efficient. Especially, the group structure on BN curve, distinguished point method, and Montgomery trick are well-known techniques. This paper applies these techniques and shows its optimization. According to the experimental results for which a large-scale parallel system with MySQL is applied, 94-bit ECDLP was solved about 28 hours by parallelizing 71 computers.
Keywords: Pollard's rho method, BN curve, Montgomery multiplication
942 Scalable Systolic Multiplier over Binary Extension Fields Based on Two-Level Karatsuba Decomposition
Authors: Chiou-Yng Lee, Wen-Yo Lee, Chieh-Tsai Wu, Cheng-Chen Yang
Shifted polynomial basis (SPB) is a variation of polynomial basis representation. SPB has potential for efficient bit-level and digit-level implementations of multiplication over binary extension fields with subquadratic space complexity. For efficient implementation of pairing computation with large finite fields, this paper presents a new SPB multiplication algorithm based on Karatsuba schemes, and used that to derive a novel scalable multiplier architecture. Analytical results show that the proposed multiplier provides a trade-off between space and time complexities. Our proposed multiplier is modular, regular, and suitable for very-large-scale integration (VLSI) implementations. It involves less area complexity compared to the multipliers based on traditional decomposition methods. It is therefore, more suitable for efficient hardware implementation of pairing based cryptography and elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) in constraint driven applications.
Keywords: digit-serial systolic multiplier, elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), Karatsuba algorithm (KA), shifted polynomial basis (SPB), pairing computation
941 BAN Logic Proof of E-passport Authentication Protocol
Authors: Safa Saoudi, Souheib Yousfi, Riadh Robbana
E-passport is a relatively new electronic document which maintains the passport features and provides better security. It deploys new technologies such as biometrics and Radio Frequency identification (RFID). The international civil aviation organization (ICAO) and the European union define mechanisms and protocols to provide security but their solutions present many threats. In this paper, a new mechanism is presented to strengthen e-passport security and authentication process. We propose a new protocol based on Elliptic curve, identity based encryption and shared secret between entities. Authentication in our contribution is formally proved with BAN Logic verification language. This proposal aims to provide a secure data storage and authentication.
Keywords: e-passport, elliptic curve cryptography, identity based encryption, shared secret, BAN Logic
940 Key Transfer Protocol Based on Non-invertible Numbers
Authors: Luis A. Lizama-Perez, Manuel J. Linares, Mauricio Lopez
We introduce a method to perform remote user authentication on what we call non-invertible cryptography. It exploits the fact that the multiplication of an invertible integer and a non-invertible integer in a ring Zn produces a non-invertible integer making infeasible to compute factorization. The protocol requires the smallest key size when is compared with the main public key algorithms as Diffie-Hellman, Rivest-Shamir-Adleman or Elliptic Curve Cryptography. Since we found that the unique opportunity for the eavesdropper is to mount an exhaustive search on the keys, the protocol seems to be post-quantum.
Keywords: invertible, non-invertible, ring, key transfer
939 Study of Bifurcation Curve with Aspect Ratio at Low Reynolds Number
Authors: Amit K. Singh, Subhankar Sen
The bifurcation curve of separation in steady two-dimensional viscous flow past an elliptic cylinder is studied by varying the angle of incidence (α) with different aspect ratio (ratio of minor to major axis). The solutions are based on numerical investigation, using finite element analysis, of the Navier-Stokes equations for incompressible flow. Results are presented for Reynolds number up to 50 and angle of incidence varies from 0° to 90°. Range of aspect ratio (Ar) is from 0.1 to 1 (in steps of 0.1) and flow is considered as unbounded flow. Bifurcation curve represents the locus of Reynolds numbers (Res) at which flow detaches or separates from the surface of the body at a given α and Ar. In earlier studies, effect of Ar on laminar separation curve or bifurcation curve is limited for Ar = 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 and 0.8. Some results are also available at α = 90° and 45°. The present study attempts to provide a systematic data and clear understanding on the effect of Ar at bifurcation curve and its point of maxima. In addition, issues regarding location of separation angle and maximum ratio of coefficient of lift to drag are studied. We found that nature of curve, separation angle and maximum ratio of lift to drag changes considerably with respect to change in Ar.
Keywords: aspect ratio, bifurcation curve, elliptic cylinder, GMRES, stabilized finite-element
938 SA-SPKC: Secure and Efficient Aggregation Scheme for Wireless Sensor Networks Using Stateful Public Key Cryptography
Authors: Merad Boudia Omar Rafik, Feham Mohammed
Data aggregation in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) provides a great reduction of energy consumption. The limited resources of sensor nodes make the choice of an encryption algorithm very important for providing security for data aggregation. Asymmetric cryptography involves large ciphertexts and heavy computations but solves, on the other hand, the problem of key distribution of symmetric one. The latter provides smaller ciphertexts and speed computations. Also, the recent researches have shown that achieving the end-to-end confidentiality and the end-to-end integrity at the same is a challenging task. In this paper, we propose (SA-SPKC), a novel security protocol which addresses both security services for WSNs, and where only the base station can verify the individual data and identify the malicious node. Our scheme is based on stateful public key encryption (StPKE). The latter combines the best features of both kinds of encryption along with state in order to reduce the computation overhead. Our analysis
Keywords: secure data aggregation, wireless sensor networks, elliptic curve cryptography, homomorphic encryption
937 Software Quality Assurance in Network Security using Cryptographic Techniques
Authors: Sidra Shabbir, Ayesha Manzoor, Mehreen Sirshar
The use of the network communication has imposed serious threats to the security of assets over the network. Network security is getting more prone to active and passive attacks which may result in serious consequences to data integrity, confidentiality and availability. Various cryptographic techniques have been proposed in the past few years to combat with the concerned problem by ensuring quality but in order to have a fully secured network; a framework of new cryptosystem was needed. This paper discusses certain cryptographic techniques which have shown far better improvement in the network security with enhanced quality assurance. The scope of this research paper is to cover the security pitfalls in the current systems and their possible solutions based on the new cryptosystems. The development of new cryptosystem framework has paved a new way to the widespread network communications with enhanced quality in network security.
Keywords: cryptography, network security, encryption, decryption, integrity, confidentiality, security algorithms, elliptic curve cryptography
936 Optimized and Secured Digital Watermarking Using Fuzzy Entropy, Bezier Curve and Visual Cryptography
Authors: R. Rama Kishore, Sunesh
Recent development in the usage of internet for different purposes creates a great threat for the copyright protection of the digital images. Digital watermarking can be used to address the problem. This paper presents detailed review of the different watermarking techniques, latest trends in the field of secured, robust and imperceptible watermarking. It also discusses the different optimization techniques used in the field of watermarking in order to improve the robustness and imperceptibility of the method. Different measures are discussed to evaluate the performance of the watermarking algorithm. At the end, this paper proposes a watermarking algorithm using (2, 2) share visual cryptography and Bezier curve based algorithm to improve the security of the watermark. The proposed method uses fractional transformation to improve the robustness of the copyright protection of the method. The algorithm is optimized using fuzzy entropy for better results.
Keywords: digital watermarking, fractional transform, visual cryptography, Bezier curve, fuzzy entropy
935 Efficient Semi-Systolic Finite Field Multiplier Using Redundant Basis
Authors: Hyun-Ho Lee, Kee-Won Kim
The arithmetic operations over GF(2m) have been extensively used in error correcting codes and public-key cryptography schemes. Finite field arithmetic includes addition, multiplication, division and inversion operations. Addition is very simple and can be implemented with an extremely simple circuit. The other operations are much more complex. The multiplication is the most important for cryptosystems, such as the elliptic curve cryptosystem, since computing exponentiation, division, and computing multiplicative inverse can be performed by computing multiplication iteratively. In this paper, we present a parallel computation algorithm that operates Montgomery multiplication over finite field using redundant basis. Also, based on the multiplication algorithm, we present an efficient semi-systolic multiplier over finite field. The multiplier has less space and time complexities compared to related multipliers. As compared to the corresponding existing structures, the multiplier saves at least 5% area, 50% time, and 53% area-time (AT) complexity. Accordingly, it is well suited for VLSI implementation and can be easily applied as a basic component for computing complex operations over finite field, such as inversion and division operation.
Keywords: finite field, Montgomery multiplication, systolic array, cryptography
934 Comparison of the Distillation Curve Obtained Experimentally with the Curve Extrapolated by a Commercial Simulator
Authors: Lívia B. Meirelles, Erika C. A. N. Chrisman, Flávia B. de Andrade, Lilian C. M. de Oliveira
True Boiling Point distillation (TBP) is one of the most common experimental techniques for the determination of petroleum properties. This curve provides information about the performance of petroleum in terms of its cuts. The experiment is performed in a few days. Techniques are used to determine the properties faster with a software that calculates the distillation curve when a little information about crude oil is known. In order to evaluate the accuracy of distillation curve prediction, eight points of the TBP curve and specific gravity curve (348 K and 523 K) were inserted into the HYSYS Oil Manager, and the extended curve was evaluated up to 748 K. The methods were able to predict the curve with the accuracy of 0.6%-9.2% error (Software X ASTM), 0.2%-5.1% error (Software X Spaltrohr).
Keywords: distillation curve, petroleum distillation, simulation, true boiling point curve
933 Exact Solutions of K(N,N)-Type Equations Using Jacobi Elliptic Functions
Authors: Edamana Krishnan, Khalil Al-Ghafri
In this paper, modified K(n,n) and K(n+1,n+1) equations have been solved using mapping methods which give a variety of solutions in terms of Jacobi elliptic functions. The solutions when m approaches 0 and 1, with m as the modulus of the JEFs have also been deduced. The role of constraint conditions has been discussed.
Keywords: travelling wave solutions, solitary wave solutions, compactons, Jacobi elliptic functions, mapping methods
932 Nonlinear Static Analysis of Laminated Composite Hollow Beams with Super-Elliptic Cross-Sections
Authors: G. Akgun, I. Algul, H. Kurtaran
In this paper geometrically nonlinear static behavior of laminated composite hollow super-elliptic beams is investigated using generalized differential quadrature method. Super-elliptic beam can have both oval and elliptic cross-sections by adjusting parameters in super-ellipse formulation (also known as Lamé curves). Equilibrium equations of super-elliptic beam are obtained using the virtual work principle. Geometric nonlinearity is taken into account using von-Kármán nonlinear strain-displacement relations. Spatial derivatives in strains are expressed with the generalized differential quadrature method. Transverse shear effect is considered through the first-order shear deformation theory. Static equilibrium equations are solved using Newton-Raphson method. Several composite super-elliptic beam problems are solved with the proposed method. Effects of layer orientations of composite material, boundary conditions, ovality and ellipticity on bending behavior are investigated.
Keywords: generalized differential quadrature, geometric nonlinearity, laminated composite, super-elliptic cross-section
931 Passive Control of Elliptic Jet by Using Triangular and Truncated Tabs
Authors: Saif Akram, E. Rathakrishnan
The mixing promoting efficiency of two identical sharp and truncated vertex triangular tabs offering geometrical blockage of 2.5% each, placed at the exit of a Mach 1.5 elliptic nozzle was studied experimentally. The effectiveness of both the tabs in enhancing the mixing of jets with the ambient air are determined by measuring the Pitot pressure along the jet axis and the jet spread in both the minor and major axes of the elliptic nozzle, covering marginally overexpanded to moderately underexpanded levels at the nozzle exit. The results reveal that both the tabs enhance mixing characteristics of the uncontrolled elliptic jet when placed at minor axis. A core length reduction of 67% is achieved at NPR 3 which is the overexpanded state. Similarly, the core length is reduced by about 67%, 50% and 57% at NPRs of 4, 5 and 6 (underexpanded states) respectively. However, unlike the considerable increment in mixing promoting efficiency by the use of truncated vertex tabs for axisymmetric jets, the effect is not much pronounced for the case of supersonic elliptic jets. The CPD plots for both the cases almost overlap, especially when tabs are placed at minor axis, at all the pressure conditions. While, when the tabs are used at major axis, in the case of overexpanded condition, the sharp vertex triangular tabs act as a better mixing enhancer for the supersonic elliptic jets. For the jet controlled with truncated vertex triangular tabs, the core length reductions are of the same order as those for the sharp vertex triangular tabs. The jet mixing is hardly influenced by the tip effect in case of supersonic elliptic jet.
Keywords: elliptic jet, tabs, truncated, triangular
930 The Application of Variable Coefficient Jacobian elliptic Function Method to Differential-Difference Equations
Authors: Chao-Qing Dai
In modern nonlinear science and textile engineering, nonlinear differential-difference equations are often used to describe some nonlinear phenomena. In this paper, we extend the variable coefficient Jacobian elliptic function method, which was used to find new exact travelling wave solutions of nonlinear partial differential equations, to nonlinear differential-difference equations. As illustration, we derive two series of Jacobian elliptic function solutions of the discrete sine-Gordon equation.
Keywords: discrete sine-Gordon equation, variable coefficient Jacobian elliptic function method, exact solutions, equation
929 Efficient Internal Generator Based on Random Selection of an Elliptic Curve
Authors: Mustapha Benssalah, Mustapha Djeddou, Karim Drouiche
The random number generation (RNG) presents a significant importance for the security and the privacy of numerous applications, such as RFID technology and smart cards. Since, the quality of the generated bit sequences is paramount that a weak internal generator for example, can directly cause the entire application to be insecure, and thus it makes no sense to employ strong algorithms for the application. In this paper, we propose a new pseudo random number generator (PRNG), suitable for cryptosystems ECC-based, constructed by randomly selecting points from several elliptic curves randomly selected. The main contribution of this work is the increasing of the generator internal states by extending the set of its output realizations to several curves auto-selected. The quality and the statistical characteristics of the proposed PRNG are validated using the Chi-square goodness of fit test and the empirical Special Publication 800-22 statistical test suite issued by NIST.
Keywords: PRNG, security, cryptosystem, ECC
928 Approximating Maximum Speed on Road from Curvature Information of Bezier Curve
Authors: M. Yushalify Misro, Ahmad Ramli, Jamaludin M. Ali
Bezier curves have useful properties for path generation problem, for instance, it can generate the reference trajectory for vehicles to satisfy the path constraints. Both algorithms join cubic Bezier curve segment smoothly to generate the path. Some of the useful properties of Bezier are curvature. In mathematics, the curvature is the amount by which a geometric object deviates from being flat, or straight in the case of a line. Another extrinsic example of curvature is a circle, where the curvature is equal to the reciprocal of its radius at any point on the circle. The smaller the radius, the higher the curvature thus the vehicle needs to bend sharply. In this study, we use Bezier curve to fit highway-like curve. We use the different approach to finding the best approximation for the curve so that it will resemble highway-like curve. We compute curvature value by analytical differentiation of the Bezier Curve. We will then compute the maximum speed for driving using the curvature information obtained. Our research works on some assumptions; first the Bezier curve estimates the real shape of the curve which can be verified visually. Even, though, the fitting process of Bezier curve does not interpolate exactly on the curve of interest, we believe that the estimation of speed is acceptable. We verified our result with the manual calculation of the curvature from the map.
Keywords: speed estimation, path constraints, reference trajectory, Bezier curve
927 An Efficient and Provably Secure Three-Factor Authentication Scheme with Key Agreement
Authors: Mohan Ramasundaram, Amutha Prabakar Muniyandi
Remote user authentication is one of the important tasks for any kind of remote server applications. Several remote authentication schemes are proposed by the researcher for Telecare Medicine Information System (TMIS). Most of the existing techniques have limitations, vulnerable to various kind attacks, lack of functionalities, information leakage, no perfect forward security and ineffectiveness. Authentication is a process of user verification mechanism for allows him to access the resources of a server. Nowadays, most of the remote authentication protocols are using two-factor authentications. We have made a survey of several remote authentication schemes using three factors and this survey shows that the most of the schemes are inefficient and subject to several attacks. We observed from the experimental evaluation; the proposed scheme is very secure against various known attacks that include replay attack, man-in-the-middle attack. Furthermore, the analysis based on the communication cost and computational cost estimation of the proposed scheme with related schemes shows that our proposed scheme is efficient.
Keywords: Telecare Medicine Information System, elliptic curve cryptography, three-factor, biometric, random oracle
926 Cryptography and Cryptosystem a Panacea to Security Risk in Wireless Networking
Authors: Modesta E. Ezema, Chikwendu V. Alabekee, Victoria N. Ishiwu, Ifeyinwa NwosuArize, Chinedu I. Nwoye
The advent of wireless networking in computing technology cannot be overemphasized, it opened up easy accessibility to information resources, networking made easier and brought internet accessibility to our doorsteps, but despite all these, some mishap came in with it that is causing mayhem in today 's overall information security. The cyber criminals will always compromise the integrity of a message that is not encrypted or that is encrypted with a weak algorithm.In other to correct the mayhem, this study focuses on cryptosystem and cryptography. This ensures end to end crypt messaging. The study of various cryptographic algorithms, as well as the techniques and applications of the cryptography for efficiency, were all considered in the work., present and future applications of cryptography were dealt with as well as Quantum Cryptography was exposed as the current and the future area in the development of cryptography. An empirical study was conducted to collect data from network users.
Keywords: algorithm, cryptography, cryptosystem, network
925 Hohmann Transfer and Bi-Elliptic Hohmann Transfer in TRAPPIST-1 System
Authors: Jorge L. Nisperuza, Wilson Sandoval, Edward. A. Gil, Johan A. Jimenez
In orbital mechanics, an active research topic is the calculation of interplanetary trajectories efficient in terms of energy and time. In this sense, this work concerns the calculation of the orbital elements for sending interplanetary probes in the extrasolar system TRAPPIST-1. Specifically, using the mathematical expressions of the circular and elliptical trajectory parameters, expressions for the flight time and the orbital transfer rate increase between orbits, the orbital parameters and the graphs of the trajectories of Hohmann and Hohmann bi-elliptic for sending a probe from the innermost planet to all the other planets of the studied system, are obtained. The relationship between the orbital transfer rate increments and the relationship between the flight times for the two transfer types is found. The results show that, for all cases under consideration, the Hohmann transfer results to be the least energy and temporary cost, a result according to the theory associated with Hohmann and Hohmann bi-elliptic transfers. Saving in the increase of the speed reaches up to 87% was found, and it happens for the transference between the two innermost planets, whereas the time of flight increases by a factor of up to 6.6 if one makes use of the bi-elliptic transfer, this for the case of sending a probe from the innermost planet to the outermost.
Keywords: bi-elliptic Hohmann transfer, exoplanet, extrasolar system, Hohmann transfer, TRAPPIST-1


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KU Steel Drum Band
The KU Steel Drum Band performed at the Olivet Boys and Girls Club Clinton Site, Reading, for their Hispanic Heritage Day Celebration on Sept. 30. This performance was the kick-off to a new program where select music education majors from the steel band will travel to Olivet each week to instruct a beginner steel drum band. At the end of the semester, this youth steel band from Olivet will travel to the new Center for Mallet Percussion Research to perform side-by-side with the KU Steel Band.
Frank Kumor, Music
Njoroge of Pennsylvania SBDC Awarded America's SBDC Top 40 Under 40
Juliet Njoroge, the lead office budget analyst for the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center, received recognition from America's SBDC as one of the recipients of the "Top 40 under 40" award for 2021. Sponsored by Thryv, the Top 40 under 40 awards were created as a recognition of SBDC staff from across the national network who demonstrate innovation, leadership and commitment to the SBDC mission. Njoroge joined the Pennsylvania SBDC family in 2018. Through her tenure, she has remained committed to the SBDC network, maintaining and overseeing the financial management of the Pennsylvania Lead Office center.
Francene Dudziec, Pennsylvania SBDC
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Low pressure continues to be a nuisance. More rain throughout the day. Conditions should begin to improve by late afternoon to early evening. High temperature near 61.
Open Hour with Provost
Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by and chat with Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost, during her open office hour 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, Old Main concourse. Faculty and staff who would like to have a conversation, but for whom this time does not work, are welcome to contact the Office of the Provost at 610-683-4155 to schedule a time to meet.
https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/provost-academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost.html
Anne Imschweiler, Office of the Provost
Faculty First Thursday
Please join us for a Faculty First Thursday presentation by Tim Betz, professor of art history, 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 13G Schaeffer. Betz will talk about his upcoming book "Making History: Makerspaces at Museums and History Sites." Topics to be discussed include the power of learning a historic process as a teaching and research tool and the importance of preserving historic trades as intangible cultural heritage. This free presentation is open to the entire university community and is presented by the Office of the Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Joselyn Wynter, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Faculty and Staff Headshots
University Marketing is offering free professional headshots for any KU faculty or staff member who would like a new or updated photo. Stop by Alumni Auditorium, 183 McFarland Student Union, to get your photo taken anytime during the following dates/times:
- Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6
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KU Custodial Appreciation Day
KU Custodial Appreciation Day is 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, Sharadin Lobby and 11 p.m. to midnight Old Main Concourse. Everyone is welcome to come and support our hard-working custodians who keep our workplaces clean. Enjoy coffee, cake and take a moment to thank your custodian. A clean workplace makes everyone more productive and efficient. Come out and join the celebration.
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Noon Faculty/Staff Basketball
If you might be interested in playing pick-up, full-court basketball at lunchtime, send an email to Dan Spiegel at spiegel@kutztown.edu for details. We play at noon Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as during school breaks.
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Oct. 5 7:30 p.m. KU Presents! - Sam Bush Band
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13G Schaeffer
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183 McFarland Student Union
Oct. 6 2 p.m. Dana Morykan Retirement Reception
109 Stratton Administration Center
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103 Academic Forum
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Oct. 17 7 p.m. Tips for Identity Theft Protection
Oct. 7 7 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Millersville
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One more question for U.S. presidential candidate Zoltan Istvan on robots
Published June 6, 2016 at 8:18 PM
Updated June 6, 2016 at 9:40 PM
CCTV America's Mark Niu interviewed Zoltan Istvan, the founder of the Transhumanist Party and a 2016 candidate for the U.S. presidency. He asked Istvan one more question about his "immortality bus" and whether robots will take over our jobs.
Here's his response while at the Augmented World Expo in Silicon Valley:
CCTV America's Mark Niu interviewed Zoltan Istvan, the founder of the Transhumanist Party and a 2016 candidate for the U.S. presidency. He asked Istvan one more question about his "immortality bus" and whether robots will take over our jobs. Here's his response while at the Augmented World Expo in Silicon Valley:
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Johnny and I kind of looked at each other as if we hadn't really thought about the answer to that. Technically we were second cousins (and we knew that), as my Dad and he are first cousins via their mother's being sisters, but labeling us as second cousins didn't seem quite right. So Johnny starts describing the D'Ambrosio-Zanco relationship to the nurse because second cousins didn't quite have any meaning for the nurse who spoke English as a second language.
His story started off by reminiscing back to Edenfield Ave, describing how both he and my father grew up in the same house giving the two cousins the opportunity to grow up like brothers and in a sense also share parents. This closeness that my Nonni and Aunt Marion provided both of their families growing up is the reason for which it was sometimes almost hard to define my relationship with the Zancos. Out of habit I called Johnny, "Zanc", and if I had to think about who he really was to me, I'd really call him my Uncle because that's what I felt he was to me. Zanc explaining the relationship to the nurse reminded me of how unique my D'Ambrosio side of the family was and reminded me of the good times we shared which were very different than the good times spent with my Serafini side.
From my Dad's stories I knew that sharing a home with the Zancos was quite the experience. Nonni and Aunt Marion mothered differently but under the same roof and Zanc and my Dad acted like brothers. They grew up being so close to each other (literally) and although they might have been living under the same roof for financial reasons, the bond between the Cafarella sisters (Nonni and Aunt Marion) fused the two families together and only grew stronger as they aged in life. They didn't live together for ever, but always remained close. My dad and Zanc can elaborate more on their life as kids under Nonni and Aunt Marion's reign, but I can only recall their relationship from 1990 and on and when I think about it, it's truly amazing.
Over time the D'Ambrosio and Zanco families moved out from under the same roof. I am not sure of the exact details, but at some point before I was born they found homes within eyesight of each other in Watertown, MA. They no longer lived under the same roof, but many things were still enjoyed together. Growing up, I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time at my Nonni's house on Highland Ave. My relationship with my Nonni and Grampy was far different than that of my Nonna and Nonnos. While Nonna and Nonno love me dearly, their main means of showing their love was through feeding me and having me help around the house. Conversation and cuddles just weren't high on the list - this may have been due to the language barrier, or due to the way my grandparents grew up (in Italy during WWII). I knew very well that family is the most important thing to them as well and that we all love each other immensely, it was just always expressed differently. Time spent at Nonni's was very different. They did enjoy feeding me as well, but differently. With Nonni and Grampy, we'd go out to the Old Country Buffet to have all you can eat soft serve on top of a brownie cake. These excursions were always with Aunt Marion and Uncle Tommy as well.
The bottom line is: Everything we did together included Aunt Marion and Uncle Tommy (IN A GREAT WAY!). From Nonni's kitchen window you could lift the blinds while she was in her favorite seat, peak out the back and check to see if Aunt Marion's bright teal car was in the driveway. Nonni would ask me to check if they were home, if the car was in the driveway then we'd make the phone call and tell Aunt Marion we were coming to visit. I'd walk Nonni down the hill, then we'd go spend time with her sister. How lovely. We'd all sit at the table to play a big game of cards, whether Nonni and I walked down to Aunt Marion's or Aunt Marion walked up. A pot of coffee would be made, some waffle crisp may have been eaten (no matter the time of day), and I can't remember who drank the diet coke (I think it was Grampy), but Nonni would always have be go get the diet coke from the fridge and open it for him. There was little to zero yelling/arguing when we gathered together. Only a couple of sly words and nuggies exchanged if someone had a clever play in the game of cards or at Rummikub. Those two families truly enjoyed being together and I loved being a part of the fun as well.
Something else noticeable different than my Nonno and Nonna's ways was that Aunt Marion and Nonni would ALWAYS express their love, verbally, written on cards or physically by means of slathering us with kisses, holding our hands and convincing us to constantly sit on their laps. I remember being 3 or 4 inches taller and Nonni still begging me to come sit on her lap at her round table. It was clear that they loved to love us and each other!
I think I feel so inclined to write this post because over the last couple of years I've spent a lot of time in Italy and spending time with my mom's side of the family, but Zanc's comments and being with Aunt Marion for the last time really drove me to remember all of the truly fabulous things about my Dad's side of the family. And it's truly amazing to see how time was spent differently with both families and different things were learned and experienced with both families -- both equally rewarding. But I love thinking about the hours spent playing cards with Nonni, how Aunt Marion was dedicated to teaching me how to knit and pearl, how my Nonni would make the best chicken cutlet or pastena, feed me Little Debbie cakes, have waffle crisp and soda ready if I wanted it (and yes, I did want it!), going back and forth between Aunt Marion's house, how Aunt Marion would drive us to the market or to the Old Country buffet because my Nonni would NEVER get behind the wheel of a car. Another thing I loved about Aunt Marion and Nonni and that I know all my relatives can attest to and will never forget was that they'd remind us that we better call when we got home so they wouldn't worry - this went for anyone leaving them and going home. They were truly sweet sweet sweet ladies who loved to share their love, and they were truly blessed to have had each other support their entire lives.
What's the most impactful about the D'Ambrosio and Zanco story is what they shared in life. The countless memories of living under the same roof and within a stone's throw from each other are priceless. It's not often that two sisters, their husbands and their kids are willing and looking forward to spending and sharing that much of their time and lives together. They were blessed to be near each other for support whenever it was needed.
Monday, July 31st, Aunt Marion passed away at the age of 97. She lived a long, wonderful and loving life. She lived without my Grampy 20 years, her husband 10 years and my Nonni nearly 2 years. It's incredibly sad to think about, and as I write this out for the first time the tears are starting to roll down my face, but now all four of them are back together living under the same roof, sadly no longer in our world with us. But where they eternally lay in St. Patrick's cemetery is a testament to their love for each other. It's rare that you see a headstone at the cemetery dedicated to two pairs of husbands and wives (D'Ambrosio & Zanco), and it comforts me to see them rest together under the inscription "Always Together". You'll never be forgotten and I'll cherish all of our time spent together. All my love.


Rock The World 9 Part Four!
26th December 2009: Rock The World 9 at Bukit Jalil! Julian Mokhtar plays the blues on a beautifully scalloped fretboard.
Slowjaxx. Not quite sure of the distinction between this and Stoned Revivals, though.
Monoloque takes Kadak and Loko of the Butterfingers and adds a few more for a refreshing musical experience.
Otam who always sounds like he walked out of a juke joint.
The Times! They did a cover of The Who – My Generation.
Skudap Skudip were in white to play ska.
This is how you start to crowd surf.
This is not how you start to crowd surf.
This is Jose Thomas, amazing shredder.
Auburn, borrowing members of Tempered Mental.
Bleeding Mascara is the metal.
All that is missing is a full moon.
Car Crash Hearts. Because guitars are not meant to be slung low.
Guitar up more Mr. Soundman who is behind the drumset!
Republic Of Brickfields. I missed Amy Search coming on stage to sing along to their cover of Balada Pemusik Jalanan! Darn missed oppurtunities when running between 3 stages!
Y2K is still going strong past Y2K, playing punk covers!
AJ on bass. It's nice to see that they've maintained their lineup like, forever. Minus Point Blanc that is.
The Otherside Orchestra and a drummer engulfed in smoke.
Karen Nunis Blackstone and a couple of haunting tunes.
…and Nizam P. They have the funnest Malay songs ever.
Rock The World 9 Part Three!
Rock The World 9 Part Two!
Rock The World 9 Part One!
This entry was posted in Music, Pictures on February 13, 2010 by 2konbla.


Will Intel Deliver on the Broxton Promise?
Intel aims for leadership with its upcoming Broxton platform. Can it deliver this time?
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) promised something bold at its latest investor meeting. In fact, it is something that the company has never actually promised about one of its future mobile SoCs. It's also something investors should not only pay attention to, but get ready to hold Intel accountable for.
Next year, 2015 – Broxton. That is the high-end product; it will mark leadership in the performance hero devices. It will have our next generation of graphics, it will be in 14-nanometer, and it will be converging our tablet and our high-end phone roadmap.
Intel has never, in this Fool's recollection, promised something so bold about its mobile parts. Sure, it has touted competitiveness and has been vocal about "busting myths" that Intel couldn't compete in this market, but this level of bullishness about a particular mobile product is pretty unheard of from Intel. Either the company really means business with this product, or investors are being set up for a huge disappointment.Broxton should be quite competitive.
Intel's current-generation Silvermont processor core is extremely competitive, outmatching even Qualcomm's (NASDAQ:QCOM) Krait 400. As Anandtech put it, it offers the best CPU performance among the crop of Android-oriented system-on-chip solutions. The next-generation Goldmont core should extend this performance leadership, as Intel has plenty of experience designing high-performance, power-efficient CPUs. It also has a manufacturing technology lead.
The problem, unfortunately, for Intel has been that it hasn't exhibited leadership in the other IP blocks -- graphics, imaging, memory support, etc. Given that system-on-chip products need to be good at everything to be competitive, it is not yet fair to say that Intel really has any sort of "leadership" on a product basis. Intel should become more competitive with Merrifield/Moorefield, but it is unlikely that Intel has a chance at leadership until Broxton. That said, the competition isn't sitting still, either.
Most unfortunate is that Intel had a golden opportunity at the 22-nanometer node to really take the lead. If Intel's SoC designers had taken full advantage of the performance/power advantage that the company had with its tri-gate transistors, then Merrifield/Bay Trail could have been clean kills against the various ARM (NASDAQ:ARMH) vendors stuck on the 28-nanometer planar node. Unfortunately, in this case, better designs on the ARM side overcame a massive process lead on Intel's part -- a tragedy for Intel shareholders, indeed.
The good news is that Intel's process lead seems to be, if anything, extending at the 14-nanometer generation, as Intel pits its second-generation tri-gate process against 20-nanometer planar process-based chips during 2015. Of course, in order to really win, Intel needs to have world-class IP, architecture, and process. Any missteps on the IP/architecture side, and the ARM vendors will be able to do to Intel at 14-nanometer what they did to Intel at 22-nanometer.
The message to Intel's management is clear: Get your act together before it's too late. The manufacturing lead is there, the cost structure advantage is there, and the CPU experience is there. The SoC needs to be all-around competitive, from the CPU to the graphics to the imaging subsystem. Any blunders that throw off the balance of the entire system are likely to prove fatal to the product's viability in the market, as Qualcomm is very capable in all areas. The battle can be won, but Intel can't afford to keep missing the mark if it ever wants to make inroads.