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Outfielder's clutch homer trumped by Dunn's grand slam
By Spencer Fordin / MLB.com
The Orioles knew they would be working with a short bullpen Sunday, so they made sure to save southpaw Jamie Walker to face Washington slugger Adam Dunn. That exact matchup came to pass late in the game, and Dunn hit a grand slam -- his second home run of the day -- to give the Nationals an 8-5 win.
That home run, while signaling defeat for the day, also fed into a larger trend. The Orioles are 2-13 in series finales this season, and they're 0-7 when playing the final game of a series on the road. Baltimore (18-26) has had four chances to earn a three-game series sweep but has fallen short each time.
"I don't really have an answer for that," said second baseman Brian Roberts, the second-longest tenured member of the team. "All I can look at is today, [because] I don't really remember the other series, to tell you the truth. Today, we got the lead, gave it up, got the lead [and] gave it up. There's only so many times you can bounce back. ... You've got to come up with the big hit or the big pitch. And we didn't do that."
The Orioles did get a few big hits on Sunday, including a go-ahead home run by Adam Jones in the seventh inning. That two-run shot came on the heels of a Washington rally and gave the Orioles a short-lived 5-4 lead. Chris Ray (0-1) came out to protect that advantage and fell into trouble by allowing two quick singles.
Washington moved the runners over with a sacrifice bunt, and Baltimore elected to walk Ryan Zimmerman and load the bases. That brought on the long-awaited matchup between lefty slugger and lefty reliever, and after getting ahead, Walker grooved a fastball that Dunn sent to the back wall in the Baltimore bullpen.
From there, the Orioles went quietly and ended their road trip with a 4-6 record.
"We didn't have very many options with the bullpen," said manager Dave Trembley. "I thought we had one opportunity in the matchup, and that was it. He made some good pitches. I thought we might have had him, and he just fouled off a couple. Then he got one and didn't miss it. I have to go with what I have today, and that's what I did."
"I just made the one bad pitch. Actually, I made two," added Walker, talking his way through the key at-bat. "That hanging slider that he fouled back was probably the pitch I thought he'd hit out. We were trying to go in right there, 2-2 count, and my ball just cut and ran right back over the outer third, right in his homer-zone. He did what he's supposed to do. I made one bad pitch, and it cost us the game. That's the life of a reliever."
And in this case, it's the life of a reliever without a role. Lefties are hitting .400 (8-for-20) off Walker, and the veteran has allowed two home runs -- one to Dunn and one to Robinson Cano -- in the early going. Now, if Walker can't begin to retire left-handed hitters, he may tempt Trembley into trying something different.
"That's what we expect -- for him to be able to match up in situations, left against left," said Trembley of Walker's role. "It hasn't worked of late. I guess we just need to do a better job all around."
Baltimore had led for most of the game, using a two-run triple from Nick Markakis in the third inning to push ahead. The Orioles scored again in the fifth, but Dunn put the Nats ahead with a two-run homer in the sixth. Baltimore answered right back on the Jones homer but couldn't make it stand up for the win.
The Orioles also had chances to sweep their first three series of the season, only to fall in the finale. Baltimore took two of three from New York, Tampa Bay and Texas in the first two weeks of the season but lost all three finales by a one-sided margin. In all, Baltimore has been outscored 49-16 when going for a series sweep.
"I don't know how to answer that question or put a finger on it," Trembley said of the larger trend. "We've got a 3-0 lead. Then the other team goes ahead and then you come back late in the game and you're ahead, 5-4. It could be the first game of the series. It could be the second game of the series. These things seem to happen the last game of the series, and I don't know why. I really don't have an answer for it."
At any rate, that late result obscured an erratic start from Brad Bergesen. The rookie pitched four scoreless innings before giving up back-to-back doubles in the fifth. Washington starter Shairon Martis drove in a run with a single, and Bergesen went on to allow Dunn's first homer of the game in the sixth.
"I go out there and give it 100 percent out there," said Bergesen. "Looking at film, I see that in some of those later innings my arm has dropped down a couple times, and I leave that pitch over the plate. I feel like every outing I'm getting deep in the game and I'm a pitch or two away from getting out of it."
Spencer Fordin is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Adam Sandler has said he feels like he is too slow to be a Saturday Night Live host.
The comedy actor was a cast member of the US sketch show from 1990 to 1995, but left amid rumours bosses wanted him out because of a critical backlash, according to Digital Spy.
When asked by friend Norm MacDonald in a podcast whether he would guest host the show in future, he said: " Why should I? I don't know how good it would be. I'm slow now.
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Adam has made guest cameos on the NBC programme since leaving, but has not been back for a longer appearance.
The Blended star has said before that he was scared when he left Saturday Night Live: "There are 20 shows a year and you're definitely going to get on some of them and get to do your thing.
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The Oregon Cultural Trust has created a field guide, "Oregon Culture: A Field Guide," that aggregates the activities of the more than 1,300 arts, heritage and humanities nonprofits in the state. Until Nov. 15, you can go nominate cultural activities for the guide.
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Technical Abstract: Introduction: Bloodsucking flies and mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of diseases such as Leishmaniasis, malaria, and West Nile fever. One method of reducing disease risk is through the use of topical or spatial repellents. Natural compounds from plants and animals that exhibit repellency against arthropods are currently being sought as alternatives to synthetic repellents. False rosemary plants are rare and seldom studied members of the mint family (Lamiaceae). Therefore, compounds extracted from these plants could be repellent to mosquitoes or other biting insects. [84/120] Method: Five grams of plant material from three species of Conradina that are native to Florida were collected, macerated and each was placed in a separate beaker. A solvent (either 100 mL hexane or ethanol) was added to each beaker and allowed to evaporate to ~0.5 mL in a fume hood, prior to injection of 1 µL of this solution. The instrument used was a ThermoQuest Trace GC/MS, equipped with a 30 m DB-WAXetr column, and operated in EI mode. The sample in the third beaker was transferred to a 1-L Tedlar bag, sealed, purged with nitrogen and sampled by headspace concentration with an Entech 7001A and analyzed on a ThermoQuest DSQ GC/MS equipped with a Restek 60 m DB-1 column. [116/120] Preliminary Data: The composition of solvent extracts for three of the species (Conradina canescens, Conradina etonia, and Conradina grandiflora) were remarkably similar qualitatively. However, quantitative differences in compound abundances were apparent. Many terpenes including '-pinene, cymene, and caryophyllene were detected in all three hexane extracts. Alcohols such as linalool, cadinol, borneol, eucalyptol, p-cymen-8-ol, and 2-pinen-10-ol were present in high abundance in all hexane extracts of the three species. The compound p-menth-1-en-8-ol was found in high concentrations in Conradina grandiflora. Identification of this compound in the sample was interesting because of its structural similarity to p-menthane-3,8-diol, the active ingredient in a commercial repellent derived from lemon eucalyptus oil. The major peak in all samples was identified as camphor, and the ethanol extracts contained a high level of linalool oxide and caryophyllene oxide. Dimethylformamide was also a major component in the hexane extracts of all species analyzed. Microscale purge and trap provided data revealed numerous terpenes that were not observed in the hexane extracts. Additionally, a number of carbonyl compounds, e.g. 2-methylpropanal, 2-methylbutanal, 3-methylbutanal, ethyl acetate, and 2-methyl-2-propenal, were observed in the headspace samples but not in the extracts. These data indicate the importance of using complementary sampling and instrumental techniques to provide a more comprehensive profile of the volatile organic compounds. Novel Aspect: Identification of novel volatile compounds from false rosemary (Conradina sp.) that may function as insect spatial repellents and biting deterrents. [20/20]


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This is a continuation of parent application Ser. No. 10/178,223, filed Jun. 25, 2002, which itself is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/123,486 filed Jul. 28, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,480,510, issued Nov. 12, 2002
The present invention relates to local area networks and, more particularly, to local area network topologies based on serial intelligent cells.
Bus Topology
Most prior art local area networks (LAN) use a bus topology as shown by example in
This prior art bus topology suffers from the following drawbacks:
1. From the point of view of data communication, the medium can vary significantly from one installation to another, and hence proper adaptation to the medium cannot always be obtained.
2. The bus topology is not optimal for communication, and hence:
a) the maximum length of the medium is limited;
b) the maximum number of units which may be connected to the bus is limited;
c) complex circuitry is involved in the transceiver in the network adapter;
d) the data rate is limited.
3. Terminators are usually required at the ends of the medium, thus complicating the installation.
4. Only one DTE can transmit at any given time on the bus, and all other are restricted to be listeners.
5. Complex arbitration techniques are needed to determine which DTE is able to transmit on the bus.
6. In case of short circuit in the bus, the whole bus malfunctions, and it is hard to locate the short circuit.
7. Addresses should be associated independently with any network adapter, and this is difficult to attain with bus topology.
Star Topology
A number of prior art network devices and interconnections summarized below utilize star topology.
The multiplexer is a common item of equipment used in communication, both for local area networks and wide-area networks (WAN's). It is used in order to provide access to a data communications backbone, or in order to allow sharing of bandwidth between multiple stations. As shown in
A popular multiplexer in use is the voice multiplexer, shown in
Similarly a small private branch exchange (PABX/PBX), as shown in
In the configurations described above, star topology is used in order to connect to the units to the multiplexer, which functions as the network hub. The disadvantages of star topology include the following:
1. A connection between each unit and the network hub is required, and the wiring required for this connection can involve a lengthy run.
Thus, when adding new unit, an additional, possibly lengthy, connection between the new unit and the network hub must be added.
2. No fault protection is provided: Any short circuit or open circuit will disrupt service to the affected units.
3. The multiplexer can impose extensive space and power requirements.
Computer Interfaces
Various interface standards have been established in order to allow interoperability between the PC (personal computer) or workstation and its various connected elements. These standards usually relate to both mechanical and electrical interfaces, and include industry standard architecture (ISA), extended industry standard architecture (EISA), Personal Computer Memory Card Industry Association (PCMCIA), intelligent drive electronics (IDE), small computer system interface (SCSI), and others. Each added hardware unit usually utilizes a specific software driver for interoperability with the specific platform. These protocols are applicable to small distances only, and allow units to be housed within or nearby the PC or workstation enclosures. For example, equipping a PC for video capture could involve a plug-in ISA card housed within the PC on the motherboard, a video camera connected to the card, and a software driver. This configuration does not allow remote video monitoring.
Relevant Prior Art
The use of the same wire pair or pairs for both power and data communication is well known, and is widely used in telecommunications, from "Plain Old Telephone Service" ("POTS") to Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and broadband services in the local-loop including other Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL) technologies. Such a concept is described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,825,349 to Marcel, describing using two pairs for such a scheme. A DC-to-DC converter for such DC feeding is described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,507,721 to Yamano et al.
The concept of power line communication (PLC) is also widely known. However, in most cases the connection is similar to a LAN environment, in which a single transmitter occupies the entire medium. Examples of such techniques include X-10 and the consumer electronics bus (CEBus, described in the EIA-600 standard). Much of this technology uses complex spread-spectrum techniques in order to accommodate problematic media (characterized by high amounts of noise and interference). Even with such improved technologies, however, the data rate obtained is relatively low.
Prior art in this field includes U.S. Pat. No. 5,684,826 to Ratner, U.S. Pat. No. 5,491,463 to Sargeant et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,504,454 to Daggett et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,351,272 to Abraham, U.S. Pat. No. 5,404,127 to Lee et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,065,133 to Howard, U.S. Pat. No. 5,581,801 to Spriester et al., U.S. Pat. No. 4,772,870 to Reyes, and U.S. Pat. No. 4,782,322 to Lechner et al. Other patents can be found in U.S. Class 340/310 (sub-classes A/R and others) and International Class H04M 11/04.
The concept of using existing telephone wiring also for data communication is first disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,010,399 to Goodman et al., where video signals superimposed over the telephone signals are used. However, the scheme used is of the bus type and has the drawbacks of that topology. Similarly, the idea of data transmission over a public switched telephone network (PSTN) using the higher frequency band is widely used in the xDSL systems, as is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,247,347 to Litteral et al. The patent discloses an asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) system. However, only a single point-to-point transmission is described over the local-loop, and existing in-house wiring is not discussed, and thus this prior art does not disclose how to configure a full multipoint network. Multiplexing xDSL data and the POTS/ISDN data uses FDM principles, based on the fact that the POTS/ISDN services occupy the lower portion of the spectrum, allowing for the xDSL system to use the higher bandwidth.
A home bus network using dedicated wiring is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,896,349 to Kubo et al., and a home automation network based on a power line controller (PLC) is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,579,221 to Mun. U.S. Pat. No. 4,714,912 to Roberts et al. is the first to suggest communicating data over power lines not in bus topology but as 'break-and-insert'. However, only single conductor is used, and the receivers are all connected again using a bus topology.
In addition, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/734,921, Israel Patent Application No. 119454, and PCT Patent Application No. PCT/IL97/00195 of the present inventor disclose a distributed serial control system of line-powered modules in a network topology for sensing and control. These documents, however, do not disclose a local area network for data communications.
The prior art documents mentioned above are representative examples in the field. Certain applications are covered by more than one issued patent.
There is thus a widely recognized need for, and it would be highly advantageous to have, a means of implementing a local area network for data communications which does not suffer from the limitations inherent in the current methods. This goal is met by the present invention.
The present invention is of a local area network for data communication, sensing, and control based on serially connected modules referred to as "serial intelligent cells" (SIC's). An example of a local area network of such devices according to the present invention is illustrated in
As noted above, SIC's in a communicating pair communicate bidirectionally. For example, SIC 704 can initiate communication (as a sender) to SIC 702 (as a receiver), but SIC 704 can just as well initiate simultaneous communication (as a sender) to SIC 700 (as a receiver). Bidirectional communication can take place simultaneously, and herein is taken to be equivalent to "full duplex" communication. In addition, as noted above, the communication between the SIC's of a communicating pair is independent of the communication between the SIC's of any other communicating pair, in that these communications neither preclude nor affect one another in any way. Furthermore, every communication between SIC's is a "point-to-point communication", which term herein denotes a communication that takes place between exactly one sender and exactly one receiver. This is in contrast to a bus-based communication, in which there are many (potential) receivers and many (potential) senders. Consequently, in the topology according to the present invention, there is automatically a termination in the physical layer at each end of a connection (a SIC), both simplifying the installation and insuring more reliable communication.
The topology according to the present invention is superior to the prior art bus topology in the following ways:
1. There is no physical limit to the number of SIC's which may be installed in the network, and hence no physical limit to the number of DTE's in the network.
2. Point-to-point communication allows higher data rates over greater distances.
3. Point-to-point communication requires less complex circuitry than bus circuitry.
4. Several SIC's can transmit and receive simultaneously. For example, SIC 700 can communicate with SIC 702 while SIC 704 communicates simultaneously with SIC 706.
5. There is no need for arbitration, allowing more efficient utilization of the network. Furthermore, priorities can be assigned to each SIC or, alternatively, to each specific message to allow the data routing to take care of priorities.
6. Addresses may be assigned by the network.
7. In the case of failure of any conductor or SIC, the network can sense the fault immediately, and the specific location of the fault (up to the specific SIC pair) is easily obtained.
Therefore, according to the present invention there is provided a local area network for data communication, sensing, and control including a plurality of serial intelligent cells interconnected exclusively by electrically-conducting media into at least one communicating pair, wherein: (a) each of the electrically-conducting media interconnects no more than two of the serial intelligent cells; (b) each of the communicating pair includes one of the electrically-conducting media and exactly two of the serial intelligent cells; (c) each of the communicating pair engages in a communication exclusively over the electrically-conducting media; and (d) each of the communicating pair engages in the communication bidirectionally and independently of the communication of any other of the communicating pair.
The invention is herein described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
The principles and operation of a local area network according to the present invention may be better understood with reference to the drawings and the accompanying description.
Power-supply 520 provides the required voltages for the SIC and payload operation, and also outputs the power to a second Power/data splitter/combiner 510, for coupling to the next SIC. Communication with the next (fed) SIC is performed via a second modem 512 connected to a second line interface 514 via power/data splitter/combiner 510, similar to power/data splitter/combiner 504 as previously described. Line interface 514 feeds to electrically-conducting medium 515, which connects to the next SIC. Modems 506 and 512 can be standard RS-485, RS-232, or any simple similar data interface transceiver. Alternatively, a complex transceiver can be used for achieving long ranges or high-speed operation. CPU and firmware contained in a control block 522 control and monitor the unit operation and communication, as well as control the payload through a payload interface 508 interfacing with a payload illustrated by a sensor/actuator 509. For example, interface 508 can implement a 4–20 ma standard interface. In a similar way, SIC 500 can be used for communication over the power line. To do this, payload interface 508 is replaced by a communication port and sensor/actuator 509 will be replaced by a DTE.
A SIC for use in data communications as shown in
Power-supply 620 provides the required voltages for the SIC and payload operation, and also outputs the power to a second telephony/data splitter/combiner 610, for coupling to the next SIC. Communication with the next (fed) SIC is performed via a second modem 612 connected to a second line interface 614 via telephony/data splitter/combiner 610, similar to telephony/data splitter/combiner 604 as previously described. Line interface 614 connects to an electrically-conducting medium 615, which connects to the next SIC. Modems 606 and 612 can be standard RS-485, RS-232 or any simple similar data interface transceiver. Alternatively, a complex transceiver can be used for achieving long ranges or high-speed operation. CPU and firmware contained in a control block 622 control and monitor the unit operation and communication, as well as control the payload through a payload interface 608 interfacing with a payload 609, which may include sensors and actuators. For example, interface 608 can implement a 4–20 ma standard interface. SIC 600 also includes an optional power/telephone interface 624, contained for example in a telephone outlet 625, as well as one or more communications interfaces, such as a communication interface 626 connected to a DTE 628.
In the case of DC line feeding, the power supply may be equipped with a line reversal function (for example, a diode-based bridge) in order to accommodate a possible wire reversal.
Note that a SIC can be implemented as single device with all component parts contained within one enclosure, but does not necessarily have to be so implemented. In the case of a SIC used for data communications or control applications, the hardware may be optionally divided between the SIC module and the DTE/Payload units. In the case of a SIC used for telephone applications, the hardware may optionally be divided between the SIC, the DTE payload unit, and the telephone outlet, such as telephone outlet 625, which allows connections to both telephone services (such as through a telephone 623) and the local area network (such through DTE 628). Telephone outlet 625 may be a wall outlet or jack. All or part of the SIC may be housed within a telephone outlet such as telephone outlet 625, if desired. Furthermore, for SIC's used only as repeaters, a payload interface is not necessary.
Power/data splitter/combiner 510 (
SIC Addressing
A SIC can include an address. Addresses of SIC's on the network can be assigned via automatic assignment by the local area network itself by algorithms known in the art, for example as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,535,336 to Smith et al. Addresses can also be assigned via manual assignment, such as by the setting of mechanical switches on the SIC unit. Addresses can also be determined by the DTE connected to the SIC, either by means of higher layers as done in most LAN systems, or physically be means of the connection to the SIC (such as by address lines).
SIC Powering
A SIC can receive electrical power locally, via a power source located near the SIC. However, one power source may be used to power some or all the SIC's in the local area network using dedicated power lines. These lines can be routed with the data communication wires. Alternatively, the same electrically-conducting media (the data communication wires) can be used to carry both electrical power and local area network data to the SIC's, by means of techniques well-known in the art, for example as in telephone systems. In such a case, a unit is required for coupling the power supply to the local area network. This can make use of a SIC (such as SIC 706 in
The DTE's, sensors, and actuators connected to the SIC's can also be locally powered from the SIC's, or can use the same power resources via the same channels as the SIC's. Part or all of a SIC can be housed within an electrical outlet so that the electrical outlet allows connection to the local area network as well as to electrical power.
Although mainly intended to be used as communication network, the system according to the present invention can also be used as a platform to implement a sensing, control, and automation system. This is achieved by adding to one or more of the SIC's interfaces to sensors or actuators. The signals received by the sensors are transmitted over the network via logic contained in the SIC's or in the DTE's, which thereupon operate the relevant actuators. This automation function can be monitored by one or more of the DTE's.
The operation of the control may be associated with data communicated over the network (for example, sensing the availability of power to a DTE) or may be independent of it, to allow control decisions to be made locally.
DTE Interface
The DTE interface can be a proprietary interface or any standard serial or parallel interface, such as ITU-T V.35, ITU-T V.24, etc. In addition, a telephone interface (POTS) or ISDN may be used. This can suit intercom or PBX applications.
Fault Protection
The SIC topology described above can be modified to allow for single failure correction. In such a case, the SIC's are connected in a network with redundant paths, such as a circular topology as shown in
Although circular topology as defined herein can be superficially similar to the Token Ring topology, there are major differences between them. One difference is in the data framing. The Token Ring uses the same frame structure throughout all communication links in the network, and this requires that the same framing must be recognized by all the cells in the network. In the SIC network according to the present invention, however, each communication link (between any two connected SIC's) is totally independent from all other network communication. Hence, a first SIC can communicate with a second SIC using one type of frame structure and protocol, while the same first SIC can communicate with a third SIC using a different type of frame structure and protocol.
In addition, in a Token Ring network, there is single direction of data flow at any given time from a single transmitter to one or more receivers, and usually, the direction of data flow is constant. The SIC network according to the present invention, however, does not impose any limitation on the data flow in any of the communication links. Full duplex, half duplex or unidirectional communication is possible, and can even vary from link to link throughout the network. This allows the SIC network to support two independent communication routes simultaneously, provided different segments are used. In
The above differences affect, for example, the vulnerability of the respective networks to faults. In case of single break or short-circuit anywhere in the medium, the Token Ring network will collapse, disabling any further communication in the system. As another example, in the network disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,918,690 to Markkula et al. (hereinafter referred to as "Markkula"), this fault affects the physical layer by disabling the media's signal-carrying capability. The Token Ring network will not function at all since the data layer functionality based on unidirectional transmission will not be supported. In contrast, however, a SIC network according to the present invention, will continue to function fully, except for the specific faulty link itself. All other links continue to function normally. Furthermore, the ability to localize the fault is not easily performed either in a Token Ring network or in the Markkula network. In the SIC network according to the present invention, however, it is simple and straightforward to trace the fault to the affected link.
Data Distribution Over Electrical Power Lines
An important configuration for a network according to the present invention uses the electrical power wiring of a building as a communication media. This can be used, for example, to implement an inexpensive 'home LAN'. Typical house mains have a connection to single feeder with numerous distribution points and outlets. The principles according to the present invention specify a SIC to be located within each outlet and at each distribution point. This will allow SIC-based communications network, where communication takes place between each pair of SIC's connected via the wiring. In such a case it is also expected that the mains will also be used to power the SIC's. Aside from using the same wiring media, the electrical distribution and the communication system sharing the same mains can be totally decoupled.
Another configuration involves adding the SIC to the Mains wiring at points distinguished from the mains outlets. The preferred embodiment, however, consists of using the outlets points for both the electrical supply and the DTE connection points. This involves replacing all electrical outlets and distribution points with 'smart' outlets, having both electrical connections and a communications jack. In addition, such unit may include visual indicators (e.g. LED's) to show the communication status, and may also include switches or other means to determine the outlet address. Such a communication system could be used for applications associated with power distribution, as for example to control the load connected to a specific outlet, for remote on/off operation of appliances, timing of operations, delayed start, disconnection after pre-set time period, and so forth. Such a communication system could also be used to monitor the power consumed by specific outlets, such as for Demand Side Management (DSM) or Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), allowing remote meter reading.
The above described topology may also apply to existing wiring. One common example may be power wiring to consumers located in different locations. Such wiring typically relies on bus topology with taps. In order to use SIC technology, the wiring must be broken, and a SIC installed between both ends.
In a similar manner, a communication network employing the electrical power wiring of vehicles and vessel can be implemented, such as for aircraft, ships, trains, buses, automobiles, and so forth.
Implementing a Local Communication/Telephone System Using SIC's
In this application, existing telephone wiring (either POTS or ISDN) is used as the electrically-conducting media for the local area network, and is used for both local area network data communication and for telephony. The term "telephony" herein denotes any telephone or telephonic communication, including both including voice (POTS) and data (ISDN). Telephone outlets are usually connected in point-to-point topology without a distribution point. To set up a network, each outlet is replaced with SIC-based outlet. If there are distribution points, these distribution points must also be SIC equipped. This configuration results in a high-performance LAN between the telephone outlets. Aside from sharing the same media, the local area network can be decoupled from the telephone system. Alternatively, the local area network and the telephone system can be combined, such that telephony is digitally integrated into the local area network data.
The outside telephone service can be treated according to one of the following alternatives:
1. No telephone support. In this configuration, the connection to the network (usually to the public network) is cut, and the network is fully internal, with no external telephone service.
2. Telephone as Payload. In this configuration, the telephone capability is retained, and telephony data may be integrated into the data communication of the local area network. One of the SIC's (usually the one closest to a public telephone network interface) or other dedicated module interconnects (via the communication interface for example) to the network interface (NI). This unit emulates a telephone interface to the NI, so that public network operation is transparent and continues to perform as normal. However, the signals associated with the telephone interface, either the voice itself and the control/signaling (on hook/off hook, ringing, etc.) are digitized and transmitted in the network as data stream, as part of the communication taking place in the network. In the SIC's interfaced to telephones, these signals are converted back to analog (or in any original form) and thus can be used with standard telephones. In this case, telephone functionality is fully retained. However, failure in the communication network may result in loss of the telephone service. This can be improved by means of a system which disconnects the SIC's circuitry and restores the original wiring routing (this can be easily implemented by relays, which bypass the SIC's upon failure detection, manual intervention, or other relevant occasion).
3. Communication over POTS or ISDN. In this method, the electrically-conducting media interconnecting SIC's is the telephone wiring of a building. This method involves the known mechanism 'POTS Splitting', currently used in conjunction with XDSL technologies. This requires a filter which separates the low-frequency portion of the spectrum (usually carrying the POTS associated signals and power) from the high-frequency portion of the spectrum (used for communication). In such an application, the AC/DC units in the SIC are replaced with such POTS splitter modules. The low-frequency band (POTS related) is passed transparently (similar to the power pass), and branched to the telephone jack. The high-frequency band is used for the communication between the SIC's. This combining of high-frequency local area network communication on the same electrically-conducting media with low-frequency telephony data is a form of frequency-domain multiplexing.
In the latter two alternatives, each in-wall telephone outlet is replaced with a SIC based outlet having both a telephone jack and one (or more) communication jacks.
Computer Bus Extender
The SIC network can be used as a computer bus extender, such as an 'ISA bus extender', as illustrated in
Implementing Multiplexers and PABX/PBX Functionality
A network of SIC's may be used to implement a multiplexer or a PABX/PBX functionality, as illustrated in
In this example, the local area network functions as a multiplexer, wherein the bandwidth of the high data rate connection (PCM bus 916) is multiplexed through SIC 900 to SIC 902 and SIC 906, each of which may use a different portion of the bandwidth of the high data rate connection (PCM bus 916). Moreover, by the addition of telephones 908, 910, and 912, the local area network of
Other Applications of the Invention
A number of applications of the present invention have been discussed above. Additional applications include, but are not limited to: intercom, PABX/PBX, security systems, video surveillance, entertainment broadcasting services, time (clock) distribution, and audio/video signal distribution. The networks implemented by the present invention can extend locally within a single building or over a neighborhood.
While the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments and applications, it will be appreciated that many variations, modifications and other applications of the invention may be made.
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No kidding! I also didn't know about the book, but I'm pretty darned excited to hear about it. I'm curious to know if it's going to be affected by any of the upcoming TT V3 [template-toolkit.org] material.
TT3 is still very much on the (far off) horizon -- Andy doesn't even have recent code to show us -- so we're not letting it influence the book at all. (I'm one of Dave's co-authors, thus the "we".)


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Acrochordons are harmless skin growths that appear to hang off the skin. They are more commonly known as skin tags.
Skin tags consist of collagen fibers and blood vessels that are surrounded by a thin layer of skin. It is not clear what causes them.
Factors that increase your risk of getting skin tags include:
Skin tags usually appear as flesh-colored skin growths. They are generally small, but can range in size from 1 millimeter to 5 centimeters in diameter. They are often found in folds of the skin, typically in arm pit, neck, or groin. They don't cause symptoms, even after they appear.
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American Academy of Dermatology
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Common benign skin lesions. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website.Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T908545/Common-benign-skin-lesions. Updated April 11, 2016. Accessed September 27, 2016.
Skin tags. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic_disorders/benign_skin_tumors_growths_and_vascular_lesions/skin_tags.html?qt=&sc=&alt=. Accessed May 4, 2016.
Skin tags. New Zealand Dermatological Society website. Available at: http://www.dermnetnz.org/lesions/skin-tags.html. Updated December 15, 2014. Accessed May 4, 2016.
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"The good news is there is no catastrophic disease striking the University Avenue magnolia trees," Passmore said.
However, "University Avenue is a well-used and developed corridor where trees have significant challenges to thrive. They compete with road, sidewalk, utilities, landscapes and buildings for space," he said.
Passmore said the University Avenue trees are mostly between three and 80 years old, with the average age of 40 to 50 years. Their roots have outgrown their space, and soil is poor in some areas, making it difficult for roots to absorb water and nutrients. To accommodate traffic, some trees require more frequent or more extensive pruning, Passmore said. The stress weakens trees' immune systems, making them less able to defend against decay organisms, insects and diseases.
What could improve their situation?
"More volume of high-quality soil combined with comprehensive maintenance will grow better trees," Passmore said.
City staff is currently assessing all the trees along University Avenue. This winter workers will start on maintenance. Most trees will be pruned, but some in poor condition will be removed. New magnolias will be planted where space is available, he said.
The trees will be assessed on a list of factors including condition, risk, size, location and possibility to replant.
Passmore asserted that, based on public input, workers could treat trees with questionable health or defer their removal, after risks to the public are reduced. The trees would be taken out and replaced one at a time rather than en masse, he said.
He plans to reach out to the community once assessment is complete.
Catherine Martineau, executive director of Canopy, which is dedicated to protecting the urban forest, said the iconic University Avenue trees are one of the few stands the city replaces with the same species, she said.
"They create such an amazing sense of place," Martineau observed.
Palo Alto has a total of 589 Magnolia grandiflora trees throughout the city.
The trees are rumored to have been planted because the wife of the first public-works director was from the South, which could explain why there are so many planted. But Martineau said she has never been able to verify the story.
Native to the southeastern United States from Virginia to central Florida and west to eastern Texas and Oklahoma, the so-called Southern magnolia is found on the edges of waterways and swamps in moist but well-drained soils. It can grow to a large tree, with some magnificent specimens in Mississippi having reached 114 feet in height, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There are at least 100 cultivated varieties.
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I'm sorry if this is a ridiculous question or something, but it's been bothering me for the past hour and everyone I've asked has either said one way or the other - though hasn't particularly explained why.
I'm writing a story ( very short, amateur story ) that's written in the form of a journal, I guess.
In it, the character which is narrating it all ( I'll just call him John ) is clarifying all the events that happened the week before to his brother ( but rather than telling him in person, he's writing it. For minor reasons. )
So, I'm wondering, is it a bad idea to use present tense? They way I've done it is rather strange, and I'm almost positive switching from past to present tense at all is frowned upon, so suggestions would be lovely!
So, as an example, it goes like this:
'John' starts of the journal ( Or letter? ) mainly addressing his brother and explaining how the next few events he's about to explain are probably "unbelievable to an extent in which he has no reasonable explanation", before that 'chapter', 'prologue', or whatever it is ends, and then he begins explaining like an everyday journal, what happened.
Now the beginning I've got in all past tense, but when I begin to actually describe the events that took place, I use present tense. I know past tense is probably the way to go, but I think present tense would help with describing a lot of it, and with suspenseful things, and what not.
Have an example if that helps, but I feel like I've already rambled too much.
Oh, sorry! How about this:
And from the actually journal bit, or whatever:Bob has also mentioned my lack of patience when it comes to speaking with you, and so in an attempt to keep you from resorting to, by Bob's terms, locking us up in some sort of medical compact, this was his suggestion.
The rest is all present tense, and I'm unsure as to whether any of that is right. LOL.A split-second of disorientation that converts sharply into perfect awareness. Not from a nightmare, not from a dream, but from an obnoxious sound spewing out of my mobile phone. Obviously, I am bewildered. When had I set an alarm to the Bee Gees? That's absolutely hateful. Its sparks a reminder of something, though I can't remember exactly whatever it was, I've obviously forgotten it by now.
Thank you, though!
Oh, thank you! I'm surprised we've never talked about it in class. I researched it a bit more though, and I understand what you mean. :D Thank you so much!


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Taylor said in one of the interviews (I can't remember which one now cuz I watched tooooo many, as if that were possible!) that he actually does have a Twitter account. He said he got it a few months ago but hasn't really done much of anything with it. Would love to know which one is really his!!!ReplyDelete
Lovin' it! Anna-kendrick.net follows yall religiously ;)ReplyDelete
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Advanced Placement
Carleton accepts up to 36 credits toward the Carleton degree from any combination of the following: College Board Advanced Placement credits, International Baccalaureate credits, or approved pre-matriculation credits (credits earned in college-level courses taken before graduation from high school or before matriculation at a college or university). These credits may not be applied to general education requirements.
Carleton grants advanced placement and exemption from certain graduation requirements to entering students who are able to demonstrate a sufficient level of mastery in a subject. Each department sets its own criteria for advanced placement. Some advanced placement credits are conditional and are not awarded until the student has successfully completed, with a grade of C- or better, more advanced work in the same field in a Carleton course.
Students seeking advanced placement or exemption should check the Academic Catalog and contact the appropriate department for further information.


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Adagios is a Web-based Nagios configuration interface built to be simple and intuitive in design, exposing less of the clutter under the hood of Nagios. It has a REST interface for both status and configuration data as well a feature complete status interface that can be used as an alternative to the Nagios Web interface.
Linux Huawei Unlocker is a tool that attempts to automatically remove the carrier lock on Huawei mobile broadband modems from the Linux command line. It automatically finds IMEIs, calculates unlock codes, checks SIM lock status, displays remaining unlock attempts, and asks the user for confirmation before trying the unlock code.
Python System Monitor (Psymon) is a cross-platform task and performance monitor. It features global process monitoring, system load history (CPU, memory, network, and disks), disk information, network connections, detailed information and CPU, and memory percentage history per process.
Cloudprint-service adds a service to your Linux computer that makes your printers available via Google Cloud Print. This can make the printer persistently available to other users, other devices, or other sites, under your control. No special printer drivers are needed to access the shared print queue.
Networked Decision Making is fun Web-based group decision making software to complement meetings and voting. There are many situations in which groups need to make decisions. Existing methods are inefficient, synchronous, and often overly influenced by politics, egos, and hierarchy. Hence the need for a new method without these limitations. Networked Decision Making is developed on the web2py platform and is fully compatible with Google App Engine and most SQL platforms.
The ABOUT tool and ABOUT files provide a simple way to document the provenance (origin and license) and other important or interesting information about third-party software components that you use in your project. The tool is a command line based utility. The ABOUT tool helps automate OSS compliance that is needed throughout the software lifecycle.
A live CD for creating a secure, isolated working environment.
A distance-vector routing protocol for IPv6 and IPv4.