![]() ![]() Domestic-violence cases and bar fights may present fewer hurdles to making an arrest, while gang-related shootings and drug-related killings, which are believed to account for the majority of unsolved cases, are more complicated, police said. Police in several cities said that some types of killings are easier to solve than others. Evans, second from left, participate in a neighborhood peace walk on July 16. Gary Adams, left of center, and Boston Police Commissioner William B. We never forget about them.”Īctivist Eileen Paterson, center, the Rev. ![]() “Sometimes, because a case goes unsolved, people get the perception that we forget about their loved ones. . . “We don’t care what color you are,” Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said. city had a wider gap in arrest rates for white and black victims than Boston, where Jackman was killed last summer and where the killings of white residents are solved at twice the rate of black victims. In interviews with The Post, more than two dozen police chiefs and homicide commanders said they work just as hard to solve black murders but that those investigations are often hampered by reluctant witnesses. But even smaller majority-white cities have amassed large rosters of these cases during the past decade: 422 in Columbus, Ohio 277 in Buffalo 183 in Nashville and 144 in Omaha. In almost every city surveyed, arrests were made in killings of black victims at lower rates than homicides involving white victims.įour cities - Chicago, Baltimore, Detroit and Philadelphia - accounted for more than 7,300 of the black murders with no arrests. ![]() ![]() As a result, criminals are emboldened and residents’ fears are compounded. The failure to solve black homicides fuels a vicious cycle: It deepens distrust of police among black residents, making them less likely to cooperate in investigations, leading to fewer arrests. While police arrested someone in 63 percent of the killings of white victims, they did so in just 47 percent of those with black victims. In more than 18,600 of those cases, the victim, like Jackman, was black.īlack victims, who accounted for the majority of homicides, were the least likely of any racial group to have their killings result in an arrest, The Post found. In the past decade, police in 52 of the nation’s largest cities have failed to make an arrest in nearly 26,000 killings, according to a Washington Post analysis of homicide arrest data. “We all know who shot my son,” Skinner said later. She grabbed her youngest son’s hand, yanking him away from the man and back to their car. She froze: It was the same man who she believes killed Jackman. Kaiesha Skinner’s gaze followed her young son and then settled on the man holding the leash. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience.īOSTON - Nearly a year after Aice Jackman was gunned down in the street, his mother and 5-year-old brother walked into a Dunkin’ Donuts, where the boy spotted a pit bull puppy and dashed over to pet it. – JRR Tolkien (said to C.S.Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. “Your inability to understand stems from a lack of imagination on your part.” I’ve prayed that something that I’ve shared has blessed you, caused you to think, or invited you to pause – to be still – and to know you are loved by an amazing God! Ultimately, know that as you read my wanderings, you’ve been prayed for. I try never to copy or repeat, but occasionally it happens, so my apologies in advance. In the About Me section, you can learn more about me and why I chose to use the words “grace and peace.” I also have several years of posts here, and you can find them in the “posts” section. In a world filled with words, I try and share things that I’m wrestling with – things that I find help deepen my faith, or invite me to ask great questions. Thanks for taking the time to stop by, read a bit, and maybe even share a comment with me. ![]()
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![]() ![]() As always, we encourage consumers to perform their own research, to the extent possible, before hiring any business.We offer eco-friendly residential and office janitorial services in the South Jersey area (Voorhees NJ As affected government agencies and courts begin to re-open, we will resume our program in those jurisdictions. Please be advised that, during this period, if we could not perform a background check, HomeAdvisor will allow the business into the network and match the business to consumers. While HomeAdvisor will continue its background check program to the extent possible, these closures could prevent some background checks from being performed. How is COVID-19 impacting the HomeAdvisor background check program?ĭue to the coronavirus pandemic, several government agencies and courts across the country have temporarily closed their offices. ![]() After initial admission to the HomeAdvisor network, businesses are re-screened biennially. Please be aware that the reporting in the NCD is particularly limited in the following states: AL, CO, DE, GA, ID, IL, KS, LA, ME, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, SD, UT, VA, VT, and WY. *The comprehensiveness of the NCD varies by state. Our background check does not exclude service professionals unless the crime at issue is a felony. Contracting without a license in the past seven years.Other felonies not listed above that occurred in the past seven years.Manslaughter/murder/homicide/vehicular homicide.Businesses will not be admitted to the network if their owners or principals have the following felonies in their available criminal records*: Our third-party vendor uses a national criminal database ("NCD") to screen service professionals. We use a third-party vendor to conduct a criminal records search in the state in which the business owner or principal works. As always, we recommend that you conduct your own research on the businesses you hire, including making inquiries directly with the businesses regarding their employee background check policies. Unfortunately, we cannot perform a background check on every employee of a business-the background checks are performed only on the owner or principal. The owner or principal of each business in HomeAdvisor's network (with the exception of Corporate Accounts) must pass a background check. HomeAdvisor's Terms and Conditions for a full description of how we screen Service ProfessionalsĬriminal Background Check Who does HomeAdvisor background check? Therefore, we recommend that before working with a service professional you verify that information presented is still current and/or acceptable to you. NOTE: Member service professional information confirmed as described above may change or expire over time while HomeAdvisor attempts to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, and confirms changes when notified, we cannot guarantee that profile and screening information is accurate. We conduct a reverse business phone lookup to identify records matching the phone number information provided by the business. Identity Verification (Reverse Phone Lookup).This check applies primarily to smaller business entities. HomeAdvisor verifies the social security number(s) of the owner/principal for identity check purposes. We use 3rd party data sources to check the principal/owner of the business for liens placed against them. We use 3rd party data sources to check the principal/owner of the business for state level civil legal judgments entered against them. We use 3rd party data sources to check the history of the principal/owner of the business for bankruptcy filings by or against them. We confirm that the owner/principal is not listed on the official state Sex Offender web site in the state in which the owner/principal of the company is located. HomeAdvisor uses 3rd party data sources to conduct a criminal search for any relevant criminal activity associated with the owner/principal of the business. We require coverage for hundreds of services.įor business types that require a Secretary of State filing, we confirm that the business is in good standing in the state in which it is located. HomeAdvisor checks to see if the business carries the appropriate state-level license.Īs a part of our screening process, we encourage professionals to carry general liability insurance. ![]() What is the screening process that Service Professionals go through in order to become members of the HomeAdvisor network? Find hiring guides, material costs, expert advice, how-to's and more. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The young Meese also rode a bicycle on a paper route and worked in a drugstore. His father was an Oakland city government official, president of the Zion Lutheran Church, and served 24 years in the non-partisan office of Treasurer of Alameda County.Īt age 10, Meese published along with his brothers a mimeographed neighborhood newspaper, the Weekly Herald, and used the proceeds to buy a war bond. He was raised in a practicing Lutheran family, of German descent. Meese was born in Oakland, California, the eldest of four sons born to Leone (née Feldman) and Edwin Meese, Jr. He has served on the board of Cornerstone closed end funds. He is on the board of directors of The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies. ![]() He currently sits on the National Advisory Board of Center for Urban Renewal and Education. He was also a Distinguished Visiting Fellow with the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He currently holds fellowships and chairmanships with several public policy councils and think-tanks, including the Constitution Project and the Heritage Foundation. Meese eventually rose to hold the position of the 75th United States Attorney General (1985–1988), a position from which he resigned following the Wedtech scandal. Following the 1984 election, he was considered for the position of White House Chief of Staff by President Reagan, but James Baker was chosen instead. Edwin Meese III (born December 2, 1931) is an American attorney, law professor, author and member of the Republican Party who served in official capacities within the Ronald Reagan gubernatorial administration (1967–1974), the Reagan presidential transition team (1980–81) and the Reagan administration (1981–1985). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We have a replacement table top stand if you’ve lost your old TV pedestal. Business users are covered with TV trolley stands and carts. Move an existing TV to a bedroom on a budget glass TV unit. Save space with a TV stand with bracket or cantilever TV stand. All of our TV stands have free delivery to Mainland UK and everything comes with a 28 day money-back guarantee for that extra peace of mind.įreshen up your living space with a modern, curved TV cabinet. With a choice of over 900 TV stands, TV cabinets and entertainment units we are the best place to shop. That's not enough to survive a workday, but it's comparable to some of the best portable monitors with integrated batteries, like Asus' ROG Strix XG16AHP-W.If you are looking for a stylish, new TV stand to compliment the latest television technology or searching for that perfect TV cabinet to fit in a small space then we have something that will tick all the boxes. But like the previous StanbyME, the StanbyME Go's battery life is limited to three hours while in low-power mode and with the volume set to 30. ![]() LG's marketing images show the device used in the park, for example. There's also a compartment for its charging cable and included remote.Īudio is handled by a 4-channel speaker system with 20 W output, which is an important consideration if you plan to take this thing outside where there can be distracting background noises. In true briefcase fashion, the case provides storage, and not just for the tablet. LG says it tested the StanbyME Go under the MIL-STD-810H military standard, and the device passed 11 tests around "low pressure, high temperature, low temperature, dust, vibration, salt spray, shock, and drop." It notes that the briefcase stuffed with electronics isn't waterproof, though. The briefcase looks like it provides significantly more protection than a tablet or portable monitor sleeve. LG's marketing shows this mode displaying a pseudo-record player, (this requires a connected smartphone, the product page says) and board games. The display is bound to its briefcase, where an arm allows it to be pulled out and viewed in a portrait or height-adjustable (by up to 7.09 inches/180 mm) landscape orientation.Ī third mode lays the screen flat onto the bottom half of the open briefcase, where it looks like a tabletop. HDR support and relevant features don't sound like they'll be put to good use here. Like with the prior StanbyME, LG doesn't immediately provide other valuable display information, like panel type or brightness. LG says it's an LED panel with a 60 Hz refresh rate and 1920×1080 resolution. Ultimately, I've settled on categorizing the StanbyME Go as a big ol' tablet in a briefcase. LG's US website lists the first StanbyME as a "smart touchscreen" under its "lifestyle screens" category. You can also pair devices to the screen with Wi-Fi 5 or Bluetooth 5. There's HDMI and USB-A, but they're accessed through the briefcase, which isn't typical of any of the aforementioned product categories. The touchscreen access to apps makes it feel like a tablet, but the 27-inch size puts the form factor closer to a monitor or even a small TV. But a lack of tuner prevents the StanbyME Go from being a true TV. It also uses the webOS (22) software featured in LG TVs. It's listed under the TV section of LG's South Korean website and advertises its video-streaming app support and LG Channels. I initially found it hard to put the StanbyME Go in a product category. LG also released and still sells the original StanbyME, a 27-inch tablet on a tall stand with wheels, in the US, so it's possible that LG could one day sell its successor stateside, even if the product's market seems small. The wacky design, spotted recently by sites like GSMArena, is listed on LG's South Korean website as being available starting June 7, as per a Google translation of the page.Īrs Technica asked LG if there is a US price or release date, and a spokesperson said the company didn't "have anything to share in regard to US plans at this time." However, the device does seem to be available at South Korea's YooTopia website to US shoppers for $1,050. ![]() LG's new StanbyME Go ( 27LX5QKNA) tends to such concerns with a 4.69-inch-thick (119 mm), supposedly military-grade briefcase to which a massive 27-inch tablet is permanently attached. The most stressful part of carrying a computing screen around-whether that display's part of a tablet, laptop, monitor, or even a more wieldy portable monitor-is making sure the device doesn't crack, snap, or otherwise break going from point A to point B. ![]() ![]() ![]() Please use the new target IDs to submit jobs, and update any code or job scripts to reflect the new IDs. The following targets are available from this provider: Target name Quantinuum provides access to trapped-ion systems with high-fidelity, fully connected qubits, and the ability to perform mid-circuit measurement. Use this to validate quantum programs against the H1-1 compiler before submitting to hardware or emulators on Quantinuum's platform. ![]() Use this to validate quantum programs against the H1-2 compiler before submitting to hardware or emulators on Quantinuum's platform. Uses a realistic physical model and noise model of H1-1. Uses a realistic physical model and noise model of H1-2. Quantinuum's targets correspond to a Basic Measurement Feedback profile. For more information about this target profile and its limitations, see Understanding target profile types in Azure Quantum. To get started using the Quantinuum provider on Azure Quantum, see Get started with Q# and an Azure Quantum notebook. We recommend that users first validate their code using a Syntax Checker. This is a tool to verify proper syntax, compilation completion, and machine compatibility. Syntax Checkers use the same compiler as the quantum computer they target. For example, the H1-2 syntax checker uses the same compiler as H1-2. The full compilation stack is executed with the exception of the actual quantum operations. If the code compiles, the syntax checker will return a success status and a result of all 0s. If the code does not compile, the syntax checker will return a failed status and give the error returned to help users debug their circuit syntax.
![]() They were expected to “act as a worker slave for the white man.” The African American soldiers reported that they had been taken to help with the local harvest and, unlike white peers, were not paid. Their report documented inferior housing and recreation opportunities and pay inequality. African American soldiers at the Lincoln Airfield and other military bases faced routine discrimination and poor treatment.Īs a result of the Levy court-martial, the Lincoln branch of the NAACP, the oldest civil rights organization in the U.S., conducted an investigation of African American soldiers at the airfield. military was segregated, even if bases were located outside of the Jim Crow South. Library of Congress/Corbin Historian via Getty Images A segregated militaryĭuring World War II all of the U.S. military was different than the Nazis in Germany.ĭuring World War II, African American members of the military faced routine discrimination and segregation. Morris Levy pointed out his son was suffering because he defended American citizens who were being mistreated and asked whether the U.S. Roosevelt in 1944 asking him to review his son’s case. His father sent a personal appeal to President Franklin D. Several newspapers brought attention to Levy’s case, including a popular New York daily, “PM.” His supporters argued that he had been targeted because he was Jewish, and demanded equal treatment within the military. ![]() During his trial, the military prosecutors highlighted his Jewish identity and labor activism, and questioned his loyalty to the American government. He was assigned to hard labor, stripped of his rank and had his pay decreased. The military claimed that he was not being punished for his critiques of the military’s discriminatory policies towards African American soldiers, but for making negative statements about his commanding officer and engaging in conduct unbecoming an officer. military court-martialed him in the summer of 1943. In early 1943, he became upset over the way African American soldiers on the base were being mistreated and raised concerns with his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, as well as friends in New York City. Levy was popular with his fellow soldiers for writing funny and romantic songs about life in the Army. My recent work examines the court-martial of Al Levy, a Jewish American soldier who was stationed at the Lincoln, Nebraska airfield during World War II. My research examines how previous generations have challenged antisemitism and racism, and what we can learn to confront the same issues today. An American court-martialĪs a scholar, I explore points of commonality and conflict between Jewish and African American communities and uncover unknown stories of marginalized groups. Some of the documents used to convict him were later found to be forgeries. The case became a critical moment that divided France, forcing the country to confront deeply ingrained antisemitism and uphold impartial justice.ĭreyfus was convicted a second time after a retrial in 1899, but granted a pardon by the president and released from prison. As Zola hoped, the letter resulted in libel charges against him, bringing widespread attention to the case.īritish writer Michael Rosen argues Zola’s intervention made it legitimate to speak out against antisemitism for the first time in France, and brought public attention to how nationalism and antisemitism limited the legal system’s ability to deliver justice. Zola published an open letter that accused the government and the military of systematic antisemitism. The most famous person that brought attention to Dreyfus’ plight was a leading French thinker and writer, Emile Zola. ![]() During that time, support for Dreyfus grew, as it became clear how thin the evidence against him was, and pressure mounted for his release. He was held for five years in a brutal penal colony called Devil’s Island, off the coast of South America. Many newspapers ran cartoons filled with antisemitic stereotypes. Dreyfus’ loyalty to the French government was challenged in the media, with suggestions that he was part of an international Jewish conspiracy. The Dreyfus scandal began with Alfred Dreyfus being accused of selling military secrets to the German government and sentenced to life in prison.įrom the start, antisemitism surrounded the trial. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What Does A Bookkeeper Do On A Daily Basis? This premier accreditation is recognized throughout the states and provides assurance that your bookkeeping services are good.Īlthough you don’t need the CPB license to be a bookkeeper in the US, it shows your prospective clients that you are experienced, skilled, and trusted to be in charge of their record keeping. Certified Bookkeeper Vs Certified Public BookkeeperĪ Certified Public Bookkeeper license is an accreditation given by the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB). Think of it as a partnership – the bookkeeper records all the data, and the accountant interprets it in a financial statement. ![]() Not to mention, the fact that there will be fewer jobs in the coming years means positions will be higher-paying, which is a good thing for bookkeepers.Īlthough the work of bookkeepers and accountants often overlaps, there are different positions.Ī bookkeeper records and classifies all of the financial transactions of a company, including sales, payroll, bills, etc.Īn accountant takes all that information and offers financial reviews, interpretations, and advice on the best way to enhance the bottom line of the business. Having said that, there will always be a call for skilled bookkeepers because it’s a skill that not all businesspeople possess. This is primarily due to bookkeeping software and automated tools making it easier for small businesses to operate without a dedicated bookkeeper. In the United States, there are around 1.7 million bookkeepers, and the job market is actually expected to shrink by about 1.5% by 2026. The first question we need to ask is, is there a demand for bookkeepers? Is Bookkeeping The Right Business For You?.What You’ll Need To Start A Virtual Bookkeeping Business.The Cons Of Starting A Bookkeeping Business.The Pros of Starting A Bookkeeping Business.Pros and Cons of Starting A Bookkeeping Business.What Does A Bookkeeper Do On A Daily Basis?.Certified Bookkeeper Vs Certified Public Bookkeeper. ![]() ![]() Don't skip the brining as it helps gives the chicken feet flavor as well as tenderizing them Be sure to cut off the claws and rinse the feet well before starting Learn how to make stock from chicken feet. Yes, yes yes! The broken down collagen from the braised chicken feet add an extra depth to the broth, while the wine, anise and scallions from this recipe add to the intense umami flavor. They are great served as an appetizer, as dim sum, or as a main meal! The sauce should evenly coat each chicken foot. Stir fry to coat the chicken feet, cooking until the sauce has thickened to desired consistency, about 10 minutes. Add the chicken feet and sauce ingredients. Heat the cooking oil in a skillet or a wok (learn how to season your wok) over medium heat. DON'T FORGET TO RESERVE THE BRAISING LIQUID! This stuff is like gold. How to Braise Chicken FeetĪdd the ingredients for the braising liquid and the chicken feet to a large sauce pan.īring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer over medium-low heat for 2 hours.ĭrain, reserving the liquid for other uses. Once they have had adequate time to brine, drain them. We brine the them to help tenderize them and add flavor before braising. One cooled, let the them sit in the brine for at least 2 hours. Add the sherry and about 6 ice cubes to cool the brine.ĭon't add the chicken feet until the brine has cooled - we're not trying to cook them here.at least not yet. Pour boiling water over the aromatics and let sit for 20 minutes. By this time, the chicken feet have been cooked to a suck-off-the-bone tender status and the sauce is just the icing on the cake. Lastly, we do a quick stir fry to coat them in the most amazing sauce. The next step is the braising process, or slow cooking in a seasoned liquid to break down the cartilage to make them melt-in-your-mouth tender. We start by brining them for an extra boost of flavor, as well as to help tenderize the skin and cartilage. First, cut off all the claws and scrub them well under cool water. There are a few steps to take when cooking your chicken feet to ensure they come out tender and delicious. It is slightly spicy and has an amazing flavor. What is Chili Bean Sauce?Ĭhili bean sauce is a fermented chili and bean sauce. It has a deep, incredible flavor and is great used in dishes like Twice Cooked Pork (yes we love this dish around here!). ![]() What is Black Bean Sauce?īlack bean sauce is a savory sauce made with fermented black beans, chilies, garlic, soy sauce and other seasonings. It is used in a lot of Chinese cooking, and can be found in dishes like this Twice Cooked Pork or this Roasted Duck. It's very strong and we typically only use a small amount in dishes. The pod is star shaped and the flavor is remnant of licorice. Star anise is a seed pod that come from a Chinese evergreen shrub. Below is an explanation of some of the lesser known spices. The full list of ingredients, along with links to purchase them, can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. However, I really like the flavor the shaoxing wine provides. The shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) can be substituted with dry sherry. However, you can buy chicken feet online as well if you can't find them elsewhere. I find mine at the Asian grocery store - they almost always have them. The IngredientsĬhicken feet are usually not available at your local grocery store. Learn more about the health benefits of chicken feet. They are packed with collagen which is easily absorbed into the body and helps keep joint healthy and skin glowing. We clean them, brine them, braise them and then do a quick stir fry in the best sauce ever.Ĭheck out the braised chicken feet web story! ![]() Now this recipe is not difficult to make, but there are a number of steps involved. Plus, it feels great knowing that we are making use of all the parts of the chicken. These deep fried chicken feet are also ultra delicious and perfect served as dim sum, and making chicken feet bone broth is amazing!Ĭonsisting predominantly of skin and cartilage, once you can get past the idea of eating chicken feet, you will surely be amazed by how absolutely awesome they are. We're also pretty big fans of this chicken feet soup, which is basically braised, but served in a delicious, rich broth. ![]() When brined and braised, they become the most delicious morsels of deliciousnessīraised Chicken Feet is an extremely popular dim sum dish and is absolutely amazing when cooked correctly. These Braised Chicken Feet rival any dim sum restaurant, braised in a flavorful braising liquid then stir fried in the most amazing umami packed sauce, you'll definitely want these on your menu!Ĭhicken feet, while they may seem a bit strange to eat, are just incredible. ![]() ![]() ![]() Visit the Passport Facility Search Page to find alternate locations.Various businesses in the City of Palm Springs provide notary services for a fee. Some banks and credit unions offer free notary services to their customers. The Palm Springs Public Library does not offer Notary services.The Library is unable to offer additional assistance once your application is processed. If your plans change while you are waiting for your passport, you must contact the National Passport Information Center for assistance. For current estimated processing times, please view the State Department’s website. Processing times may be delayed due to the pandemic. To check the status of your application, visit the Department of State Application Status website, or call the National Passport Information Center at (877) 487-2778, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m.Order an official copy of your American government-issued birth certificate online.Ĭheck the status of a passport application.This location is for Riverside County births only. Abstracts of Birth are not accepted for passport applications. Visit the Department of State Change or Correct Passport website for guidelines specific to your situation.The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.įor more information about passport cards, please visit the U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The Library is only able to provide passport photo services that meet the same requirements as U.S. You may bring official 2" x 2" passport photos from other passport photo providers. The Library offers passport photo services for U.S.The closest Passport Agencies to Palm Springs, CA are in Los Angeles and San Diego. Travelers departing within two weeks must make an appointment with a Passport Agency via the State Department's online passport appointment system or by phone at (877) 487-2778. For current processing times of both routine and expedited service, please check the State Department’s website. For an additional $60, you may request expedited service. State Department sets processing times of Passports. Ages 16 and 17: One parent must be present with the child.Ages 0 to 15: Both parents must be present with the child.Visit the Department of State Passport Renewal website for guidelines. You may be able to renew your passport by mail.Cash, debit card, or credit card for the $35 execution fee and $15 photo fee (if applicable).State Department to pay for passport fees One check or money order made out to the U.S. ![]() Only a check or money order can be accepted as payment for passport fees. Passport services are not offered on days the Palm Springs Public Library is closed. Corrections made with white-out, crossing out the incorrect information, writing the correction on top of the error, etc., are not acceptable. If an error is made when filling out a form, a new form must be filled out. Please visit the Palm Springs Public Library online passport scheduling system to make your passport application appointment.Īll submitted forms must be single sided, filled out in black ink (or typed) and be unsigned. ![]()
![]() ![]() On blockchain technology: Overview of bitcoin and future insights Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE International Multidisciplinary Conference on Engineering Technology (IMCET) Beirut, Lebanon. Hellani H., Samhat A.E., Chamoun M., El Ghor H., Serhrouchni A. On blockchain and its integration with IoT. Reyna A., Martín C., Chen J., Soler E., Díaz M. Protecting endpoint devices in IoT supply chain Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE/ACM International Conference on Computer-Aided Design (ICCAD) Austin, TX, USA. Volume 35 Springer Berlin, Germany: 2018. Internet of Things and Big Data Analytics toward Next-Generation Intelligence. An Integrated Platform for the Internet of Things Based on an Open Source Ecosystem. The results show an improved balancing of data traffic among full nodes based on their weights and number of active connections.ĭLT IOTA IoT Tangle load balancing resource allocation. To assess its performance, we investigate and test different implementation scenarios. To do so, we consider the task allocation between the nodes by introducing an enhanced resource allocation scheme based on the weight least connection algorithm (WLC). In this paper, we introduce an efficient mechanism to distribute the tasks fairly among full nodes and hence achieve load balancing. This task distribution method overcharges the active full nodes and, thus, reduces the platform's performance. The light nodes are manually connected to the full nodes by using the full node IP address or the IOTA client load balancer. Full nodes are the only components of the IOTA network to attach the Txs to the Tangle Light node: also similar to the light nodes categorized by the IOTA it is the node that has computing capacity much less than the full nodes and higher than the zero nodes (defined below). The light nodes are nodes with low computing resources which seek full nodes' help to validate and attach its transaction to the Tangle. It is structured as a string of individual transactions that are interlinked to each other and stored through a network of node participants. They are not free resources to the network. Someone has to pay for the nodes that require bandwidth, memory and disk space. Due to the different IoT capabilities, IOTA classifies these devices into full and light nodes. IOTA requires a widespread global network consisting of a large number of nodes in order to function properly. The main concepts used in IOTA to reach this objective are a directed acyclic graph (DAG) based ledger, called Tangle, used instead of the chain of blocks, and a new validation mechanism that, instead of relying on the miners as it is the case in Blockchain, relies on participating nodes that cooperate to validate the new transactions. The light nodes are nodes with low computing resources which seek full nodes help to validate and attach its transaction to the Tangle. IOTA is a distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform proposed for the internet of things (IoT) systems in order to tackle the limitations of Blockchain in terms of latency, scalability, and transaction cost. ![]() |