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|Feb 24, 2009
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|Jan 19, 2005
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|Jan 19, 2005
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|James W. Johnson, David M. Davis, Nils Haustein, Craig A. Klein, Daniel J. Winarski
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|International Business Machines Corporation
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|Patent Citations (20), Classifications (10), Legal Events (4)
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1. Field of the Invention
The invention is related in general to removable media cartridges, such as tape, optical, DVD, flash memory, or hard disk drive cartridges. More particularly, the invention consists of a generally cylindrically shaped rotary switch which is at an acute angle to two planes of the removable media cartridge or a generally cone shaped rotary switch which is perpendicular to a plane of the removable media cartridge, so that the switch can be simultaneously read by two disparate system components.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Storage automation products, such as the IBM 3584 Ultra Scalable Tape Library, provided by International Business Machines ("IBM")�, include removable media such as tape cartridges, one or more robotic accessors ("pickers"), one or more devices for reading from and writing to the removable media such as tape drives, and a plurality of storage cells for holding the removable media. Typically, removable media include a switch that indicates whether the media can be written to or if the media has been designated as write-protect. This switch is usually accessed by a component of the tape drive.
A static switch, such as a single flat surface, can provide only a limited amount of information, as dictated by the physical dimension of the flat surface. It is desirable to increase kinds and amount of information that may be contained on a switch. Therefore, it is desirable to increase the surface area of a switch in order to increase the amount of information that may be obtained. Accordingly, it is desirable to have a non-static switch that can dynamically provide information related to the removable media.
In U.S. Pat. No. 5,859,755, Griffin et al. disclose a rotary switch that rotates about an axis. This rotary switch allows for the dynamic display of information on a dynamic display surface. As taught by Griffin, the surface of the switch is parallel to the plane of the tape. Other devices, such as pickers, may also need information from the switch. These devices may reside in a plane other than the tape drive interrogator. Accordingly, it is desirable to have a surface of a switch for displaying information that may be simultaneously read by more than one device residing in more than one plane.
In U.S. Pat. No. 6,772,430, Oishi et al. disclose a rotary switch with a surface which is simultaneously accessible by two different components residing in two different planes. However, Oishi teaches that these two components are an optical source and a photodetector which are orthogonal to each other. Light travels from the source to the display surface and to the target (photodetector). However, it is desirable for two devices to simultaneously access the surface. To facilitate this, it would be desirable to have two disparate surfaces, each facing its respective interrogative device. Additionally, it would be desirable to have these surfaces perpendicular to their corresponding devices.
The present invention is a terraced rotary switch. When in the general shape of a cylinder, this switch rotates about an axis which is acute to two disparate planes so that it can be accessed or read independently by two different components residing in the two disparate planes. When in the general shape of a cone, this switch rotates about an axis which is perpendicular to a cartridge plane, so that it can be accessed independently by two different components residing in the two disparate planes. The rotary switch has a set of surfaces including a first surface that is generally orthogonal to the first component and a second surface that is generally orthogonal to the second component. Each surface may contain facets, with each facet containing a subset of information. Additionally, the rotary switch may include additional sets of surfaces, each set having either one or two disparate surfaces, which allows additional information to be stored on the switch. This additional information may include switches for individual partitions on the removable medium, cartridge capacity, cartridge vintage, or cartridge generation number. A removable media cartridge may have a cartridge memory which allows the storage and retrieval of information from the cartridge without having to access the medium inside of the cartridge as taught by U.S. Pat. No. 6,304,416, incorporated by reference.
Various other purposes and advantages of the invention will become clear from its description in the specification that follows and from the novel features particularly pointed out in the appended claims. Therefore, the present invention comprises the features hereinafter illustrated in the drawings, fully described in the detailed description of the preferred embodiments and particularly pointed out in the claims. However, such drawings and description disclose just a few of the various ways in which the invention may be practiced.
The present invention is a rotary switch that is at acute angles from two cartridge surfaces so that it can be independently read by disparate components residing in planes generally orthogonal to the two surfaces. The rotary switch includes at least one set of two display surfaces that that may be accessed by two of the disparate components. The rotary switch may include additional sets of one or two display surfaces. Additionally, the display surfaces may have multiple facets, with each facet containing a subset of information. These information subsets may include the write protection of individual partitions on the removable medium, indications of cartridge capacity, cartridge vintage, or the generation number of the removable media cartridge.
The invention disclosed herein may be implemented as a method, apparatus or article of manufacture using standard programming or engineering techniques to produce software, firmware, hardware, or any combination thereof. The term "article of manufacture" as used herein refers to code or logic implemented in hardware or computer readable media such as optical storage devices, and volatile or non-volatile memory devices. Such hardware may include, but is not limited to, field programmable gate arrays ("FPGAs"), application-specific integrated circuits ("ASICs"), complex programmable logic devices ("CPLDs"), programmable logic arrays ("PLAs"), microprocessors, or other similar processing devices.
Referring to figures, wherein like parts are designated with the same reference numerals and symbols,
Host computers 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 are connected to the fabric 66 utilizing I/O interfaces 71, 72, 73, 74, 75 respectively to fabric 66. I/O interfaces 71-75 may be any type of I/O interface; for example, a FC loop, a direct attachment to fabric 66 or one or more signal lines used by host computers 71-75 to transfer information respectfully to and from fabric 66. Fabric 66 includes, for example, one or more FC switches 67 used to connect two or more computer networks. In one embodiment, FC switch 67 is a conventional router switch.
Switch 67 interconnects host computers 61-65 to storage 90, 92, 94, and 96 across respective I/O interfaces 76-79. I/O interfaces 76-79 may be any type of I/O interface, for example, a Fibre Channel, Infiniband, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, TCP/IP, iSCSI, SCSI I/O interface or one or more signal lines used by FC switch 67 to transfer information respectfully to and from storage 90, 92, 94, and 96. In the example shown in
An automated data storage library typically comprises one or more controllers to direct the operation of the library. The controller may take many different forms and may include an embedded system, a distributed control system, a personal computer, workstation, etc.
Alternatively, the RAM 103 and/or nonvolatile memory 104 may be contained in the processor 102 as well as the device specific circuits 101 and I/O interface 105. Processor 102 may include an off-the-shelf microprocessor, custom processor, FPGA, ASIC, or other form of discrete logic. RAM 103 is typically used to hold variable data, stack data, executable instructions, etc. The nonvolatile memory 104 may comprise any type of nonvolatile memory such as Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory ("EEPROM"), flash Programmable Read Only Memory ("PROM"), battery backup RAM, hard disk drive, or other similar device.
The nonvolatile memory 104 is typically used to hold the executable firmware and any nonvolatile data. I/O interface 105 comprises a communication interface that allows processor 102 to communicate with devices external to the controller. Examples of I/O interface 105 include serial interfaces such as RS-232 or USB (Universal Serial Bus), SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface), Fibre Channel, etc. In addition, I/O interface 105 may comprise a wireless interface such as radio frequency ("RF") or Infrared. The device specific circuits 101 provide additional hardware to enable the controller 100 to perform unique functions such as motor control of a cartridge gripper, etc.
Device specific circuits 101 may comprise electronics that provide Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) control, Analog to Digital Conversion (ADC), Digital to Analog Conversion (DAC), etc. In addition, all or part of the device specific circuits 101 may reside outside controller 100.
The storage frame 11 may also include an upper I/O station 24 or a lower I/O station 25, which allows data storage media to be inserted into the library and/or removed from the library without disrupting library operation. Additionally, the library 10 may contain one or more storage frames 11, each having storage shelves 16 accessible by first accessor 18. As described above, the storage frames 11 may be configured with different components depending upon the intended function.
One configuration of storage frame 11 may comprise storage shelves 16, data storage drives 15, and other optional components to store and retrieve data from the data storage cartridges. The first accessor 18 includes a gripper assembly 20 for gripping one or more data storage media and may also include a bar code scanner 22 or reading system, such as a smart card reader or similar system, mounted on the gripper 20, to read or write identifying information about the data storage medium to a cartridge memory.
The left hand service bay 13 is shown with a first accessor 18. As discussed above, the first accessor 18 includes a gripper assembly 20 and may include a reading system 22 to read or write identifying information about the data storage medium to a cartridge memory. The right hand service bay 14 is shown with a second accessor 28. The second accessor 28 includes a gripper assembly 30 and may include a reading system 32 to read or write identifying information about the data storage media, for example, to a cartridge memory. In the event of a failure or other unavailability of the first accessor 18, or its gripper 20, etc., the second accessor 28 may perform all of the functions of the first accessor 18. The two accessors 18, 28 may share one or more mechanical paths or they may comprise completely independent mechanical paths. In one example, the accessors 18, 28 may have a common horizontal rail with independent vertical rails. The first accessor 18 and the second accessor 28 are described as first and second for descriptive purposes only and this description is not meant to limit either accessor to an association with either the left hand service bay 13, or the right hand service bay 14. In addition, the present invention may operate with fewer or more than two accessors.
In the exemplary library, the first accessor 18 and the second accessor 28 move their grippers in at least two directions, called the horizontal "X" direction and vertical "Y" direction, to retrieve and grip, or to deliver and release the data storage media at the storage shelves 16 and to load and unload the data storage media at the data storage drives 15. The exemplary library 10 receives commands from one or more host systems 40, 41, 42 or for example, hosts 61-65 shown in
The exemplary library is controlled by a distributed control system receiving the logical commands from hosts, determining the required actions, and converting the actions to physical movements of first accessor 18 and/or second accessor 28.
In the exemplary library, the distributed control system includes a plurality of processor nodes 50, each having one or more processors. In one example of a distributed control system, a communication processor node 50 may be located in a storage frame 11. The communication processor node provides a communication link for receiving the host commands, either directly or through the drives 15, via at least one external interface, e.g., coupled to line 80.
The communication processor node 50 may additionally provide a communication link 70 for communicating with the data storage drives 15. The communication processor node 50 may be located in the frame 11, close to the data storage drives 15. Additionally, in an example of a distributed processor system, one or more additional work processor nodes are provided, which may comprise, e.g., a work processor node 52 that may be located at first accessor 18 and that is coupled to the communication processor node 50 via a network 60, 157. A second work processor node 252 that may be located at second accessor 28 and that is coupled to the communication processor node 50 via a network 60, 200 may also be provided. Each work processor node may respond to received commands that are broadcast to the work processor nodes from any communication processor node, and the work processor node may also direct the operation of first accessor 18, providing move commands. An XY processor node 55 may be provided and may be located at an XY system of first accessor 18. The XY processor node 55 is coupled to the network 60, 157, and is responsive to the move commands, operating the XY system to position the gripper 20. Similarly, an XY processor node 255 may be provided and may be located at an XY system of second accessor 28. The XY processor node 255 is coupled to the network 60.
Also, an operator panel processor node 59 may be provided at the optional operator panel 23 for providing an interface for communicating between the operator panel and the communication processor node 50, the work processor node 52, and the XY processor node 55.
A network, with a common bus 60, is provided, coupling the various processor nodes. The network may include a robust wiring network, such as the commercially available Controller Area Network ("CAN") bus system, which is a multi-drop network, having a standard access protocol and wiring standards, for example, as defined by the CAN in Automation Association ("CiA"). Other networks, such as Ethernet, or wireless network systems, such as RF or infrared, may be employed in the library as is known to those of skill in the art. In addition, multiple independent networks may also be used to couple the various processor nodes.
The communication processor node 50 is coupled to each of the data storage drives 15 of a storage frame 11, via lines 70, communicating with the drives and with host systems 40, 41 and 42. Alternatively, the host systems may be directly coupled to the communication processor node 50, at input 80 for example, or to control port devices (not shown) which connect the library to the host systems with a library interface similar to the drive/library interface. As is known to those of skill in the art, various communication arrangements may be employed for communication with the hosts and with the data storage drives. In the example of
The data storage drives 15 may be in close proximity to the communication processor node 50, and may employ a short distance communication scheme, such as SCSI, or a serial connection, such as fibre channel or RS-422. The data storage drives 15 are thus individually coupled to the communication processor node 50 by means of lines 70. Alternatively, the data storage drives 15 may be coupled to the communication processor node 50 through one or more networks, such as a common bus network.
Also in
Additional storage frames 11 may be provided and each is coupled to the adjacent storage frame. Any of the storage frames 11 may comprise communication processor nodes 50, storage shelves 16, data storage drives 15, and networks 60.
Tape 791 preferably comprises a data section 794 of standard data tape. Tape 791 may include leader section 793 which is spliced to data section 794 at splice 796. Leader section 793 is typically more robust than data section 794, so to facilitate the threading of tape 791 through the tape path in drive 15. On the free end of tape 791 is leader pin 792. When tape cartridge 700 is slid into drive 15, sliding door 706 is opened, and tape drive 15 threads leader pin 792 and attached tape 791 through the tape path. Sliding door 706 is normally closed when tape cartridge 700 is not in use, so that external debris and contaminants do not freely enter tape cartridge 700 and degrade tape 791. An exemplary attachment of tape 791 to a threading pin 792 is taught by U.S. Pat. No. 6,003,802, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the present invention may be used with media other than that shown in
Rotary switch 740 is terraced about its long axis 741, which creates display surfaces 742 and 743 which are perpendicular to each other. Additionally, display surfaces 742 are generally perpendicular to the first interrogating device 522, a light-emitting diode/photo-transistor ("LED/PTX"). The light from LED/PTX 522 reflects off of display surfaces 742 and back to LED/PTX 522. LED/PTX 522 is preferably mounted on accessors 18 and 28 of an automated storage library 10 (
Respective surfaces 742 (742 a, 742 b, 742 c, 742 d) and 743 (743 a, 743 b, 743 c, 743 d) are orthogonal to each other, meaning that accessor LED/PTX 522 can read surfaces 742 (742 a, 742 b, 742 c, 742 d) but not 743 (743 a, 743 b, 743 c, 743 d). Similarly, drive LED/PTX 523 can read surfaces 743 (743 a, 743 b, 743 c, 743 d) but not 742 (742 a, 742 b, 742 c, 742 d).
In one embodiment of the present invention, display surfaces 742 (742 a, 742 b, 742 c, 742 d) and 743 (743 a, 743 b, 743 c, 743 d) are segregated into defined areas or zones. These defined areas are used to produce contrasting zones of reflectivity, including higher-reflective and lower-reflective zones, for interrogation by optical devices. Higher-reflective zones may indicate a logic high or a digital "1" and lower-reflective zones may indicate a logic low or a digital "0". Thus, a series of 1's and 0's representative of data may be encoded in each of the plurality of surfaces 742 and 743. While this embodiment of the invention discloses using one or more higher-reflective zones and one or more lower-reflective zones, varying degrees of reflectivity may be used in each type of zone, so long as a contrast exists between the two types of zones.
Different pairs of display surfaces may contain the same information so that the same information could be read from a multitude of disparate components such as accessors 18, 28 or drive 15 (
Rotary switch 740 is shown as faceted in
In this embodiment of the invention, display surfaces 742 a and 742 b are parallel to each other so that accessor LED/PTX 522 can read them individually. Similarly, 743 a and 743 b are parallel to each other so that drive LED/PTX 523 can read them individually. Display surfaces 742 and 743 are generally orthogonal to each other. Various facets of terraced faces 742 and 743 may include light facets 787 or dark facets 788. Information that may be encoded in this manner includes write protection information for the entire tape cartridge, write protection information for partitions of the tape cartridge, cartridge capacity, cartridge type, etc.
The rotary switch 840 includes facets to enhance the reflection of light off of surfaces intended to be read as reflective. Faceted cylinder 881 a is not terraced, so that leaf spring 882 a can provide force to hold the rotary switch segment 860 a in its desired, independently-user-selected position. Faceted cylinder 881 b is not terraced, so that leaf spring 882 b can provide force to hold the rotary switch segment 860 b in its desired, independently-user-selected position.
Surfaces 842 a and 842 b are parallel to each other so that accessor LED/PTX 522 can read them individually. Similarly, 843 a and 843 b are parallel to each other so that drive LED/PTX 523 can read them individually. Surfaces 842 and 843 are generally orthogonal to each other. Various facets may be either light facets 887 or dark facets 888.
The rotary switch 740 can work at acute angles other than the 45 degree angle for the axis of rotation 741, shown in
Those skilled in the art of removable media cartridges may develop other embodiments of the present invention. The terms and expressions which have been employed in the foregoing specification are used herein as terms of description and not of limitation, and there is no intention in the use of such terms and expressions of excluding equivalents of the features shown and described or portions thereof, it being recognized that the scope of the invention is defined and limited only by the claims which follow.
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|May 23, 2000
|Sony Corporation
|Cassette label for cassette tape incorporating integrated circuit and antenna
|Apr 22, 1999
|Apr 10, 2001
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|Method and apparatus for using a disk cartridge with pull-out type case
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|720/645, 720/728
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Mar 9, 2005
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Users of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Edition versions 7.1 or 8.0i next month will be able to purchase a new McAfee Anti-Spyware Enterprise Edition Module for $15 (£8) per desktop to better protect their systems against spyware, said John Bedrick, group marketing manager at McAfee.
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A quick and simple system for effective de-polluting of End of Life Vehicles(ELV). The Vehicle De-pollution Unit (VDU) provides a packaged solution for removing all the required fluids from an ELV and pumping them to a fluid storage facility. The unit integrates a 3T scissor lift to access the underside of the vehicle, although it can be used with ...
ANDRITZ MeWa - Recycling Plants for Automotive Partsby ANDRITZ MeWa GmbH based in Gechingen, GERMANY
Whenever metal is involved, the ANDRITZ MeWa technology can prove its strengths. Especially components from end-of-life vehicles (ELV), like tires, oil filters, catalytic converters and motor blocks, contain a variety of valuable raw materials for which ANDRITZ MeWa has developed pioneering solutions.
SEDA - Easy Drainage Systemby SEDA Umwelttechnik GmbH based in Kössen/Tirol, AUSTRIA
The SEDA EasyDrain is an ideal solution to drain End of life vehicles (ELV) of all liquids. Individual pumps and specialist draining tools remove virtually all liquids in a safe and efficient manor.
Henschel - Model PAV range - Car Balersby Akros Danieli Henschel based in CHAMBERY, FRANCE
PAV car balers are compact, automatic machines designed to compact, bale for transport and process ELVs (end-of-life vehicles), light scrap metal, and bulk scrap.DANIELI HENSCHEL car balers are easily moveable, so that they can be used on multiple sites without difficulty.
DANIELI LYNXS - Model DCR range - Horizontal Shreddersby Akros Danieli Henschel based in CHAMBERY, FRANCE
Horizontal shredders are used to process end-of-life vehicles, major household appliances and other household items, as well as mixed lightweight scrap metal. Ferrous and non-ferrous items are separated from other materials (shredding residue).
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We operate a wide range of recycling services for the Public Sector, Commercial Businesses and NGO's. Our aim is to minimise the environmental impact of waste, to promote waste minimisation, to raise awareness on recycling, to recover, to reduce and to reuse wherever and whenever possible. Our services include package recycling, tyres ...
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An estimated 1.1bn of income tax was outstanding from 1.1m overdue tax returns at July 2004. "The Department prioritises pursuit of taxpayers whom it considers highest risk. Over 260,000 taxpayers had more than one return outstanding and over 12,000 taxpayers had six or more years' returns outstanding," the NAO said.
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10 Uses for Drywall Corner Bead
Stow away scraps of this edging for these surprising household uses
See this L-shaped edging from a new angle with resourceful reuse ideas for remnants.
Cut a piece of corner bead to a few inches long. Fold one side in half lengthwise and trim ½ inch off the other side. Hold the folded edge and use the trimmed "blade" edge to remove sticky residue from decking or other hard surfaces.
Cut pieces of bead to size, and assemble them into boxes using machine screws, as shown in this step-by-step. Add dripless or battery-powered candles.
Mask off the predrilled holes you don't want to use, hold the bead to the wall, and drill through the holes that are the desired distance apart.
Place a length of bead on your grill's side table, outside corner facing up. Use it to keep messy basting brushes off the table when you're barbecuing.
Reinforce cardboard-box corners by cutting the bead to height and affixing the pieces inside the box with packing tape.
Cut three pieces of bead to a length that's taller than the plant you want to train. Fan the pieces out so that the bottom ends form a triangle; join the tops with a machine screw and nut. Place the assembly over the plant and tie shoots to it.
Place two short lengths of bead on your work surface so that the folded edges are facing up. Rest your item across the pieces before painting it.
Tack a strip of bead to the front edge of your work surface to keep it from getting dinged up.
Cut several pieces of bead to the length of caulk tubes, wine bottles, or other round items that are stored horizontally and can roll out of place easily. Slide the pieces of bead between the tubes or bottles to hold them steady.
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M.Large are one of the most experienced and longest established providers of arboricultural services and forestry equipment in the UK and Ireland. For over 40 years, we have offered tree works, arboricultural surveys, plant hire, and minor civil works to domestic and commercial clients. M.Large machinery sales division is one of the largest and most well renowned ...


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With this site we want to provide insight into the species complex of the true lizards, and hope to bring this group of animals closer with the following pages.
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"The data from this study are remarkable and clearly demonstrate that drug abusers could not discriminate NKTR-181 from placebo at doses that we know produced analgesia in the validated pain models from our Phase 1 studies," said Robert Medve MD, SVP and Chief Medical Officer of Nektar Therapeutics. "These data suggest that NKTR-181 could change the way we think about opioids and how we treat patients with chronic pain".
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There are four things that students need to know in the digital age that many schools are overlooking, according to an education technology consultant. Alan November says students should be taught global empathy, social and ethical responsibility on the Internet, the consequences of posting information online and how to think critically about online resources. "I can't think of a single more important skill than being able to tear apart information on the Web," November says.
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Salamandra Safety
based in Moscow, RUSSIA
Salamandra Safety is the world`s leading manufacturer and distributor of Aerosol Fire Extinguishers. An innovative and robust technology known as Aerosol Fire Extinguishing features outstanding extinguishing speed and stable result, easy installation and highest cost economy. It is invaluable for the projects where top quality, reasonable costs and fastest available ...
Pacific Risk Advisors Ltd
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Pacific Risk Advisors Ltd (PRA) is a risk management consultancy specialising in sustainability and ESG risk management needs of investors and operators in Asia. Our aim is to enhance the overall performance and value of a company or investment through managing and reducing non financial risks. These risks include regulatory compliance, operational and business, human ...
International Waterfront Consultants LLC
based in Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
With offices in the United Arab Emirates and the United States, International Waterfront Consultants provides unparalleled services for the planning, design and management of waterfront infrastructure and development worldwide. From marinas to island resort developments, coastal flood protection to coastal hydrodynamic modeling, if it is on the waterfront, IWC are the ...
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TatukGIS makes GIS software products reflecting its in-house technology and intellectual property. All products support the same core features, including visual layer, legend and scale controls, extensive object API, advanced coordinate system support, compliance with many open standards, and native support (without import or translation) for most vector, raster, and ...
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VISION By providing most recent water management related information in a condensed form the Sustainable Water Management Group is intended to serve as unique and leading communication and information platform for concerned stakeholders from industry, science, government and the broad public.MISSION The Sustainable Water Management Group strives to provide interested ...
based in Kalogreza, GREECE
Plexscape is a software startup company developing innovative solutions and services in the fields of civil and environmental engineering. Our services are relying on the "Software as a Service" model of software deployment. Plexscape is participating in the Microsoft BizSpark program.
based in Barcelona, SPAIN
DEXMA is an Energy Management Software company serving buildings, commercial and industrial sectors. DEXCell Energy Manager is a software-as-a-service platform, hardware-neutral, to help our customers reduce energy use and cost, through utility bill tracking, invoice validation, continuous monitoring, submetering, analysis, alarms and reports. DEXMA sells its software and ...
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Aqueonics, Inc. is a full-service water and wastewater consulting, design, and engineering and construction company. We provide turnkey water treatment facilities from consulting through permitting, construction, training of operators and operational support. Each facility is custom-engineered for the unique requirements of the site.
ifu Hamburg GmbH
based in Hamburg, GERMANY
ifu Hamburg GmbH (Institute for Environmental Informatics Hamburg Ltd.) is a software development and consulting company helping companies to achieve sustainable production and strengthen their competitiveness. We deliver software solutions that support corporate environmental tasks and activities such as Material Flow Management, Resource Efficiency, Life Cycle ...
PCE Instruments UK Ltd
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PCE Instruments offers the most extensive and detailed range of precision measuring instruments. In our catalog we provide about 500 different types and models of high quality measuring equipment and test equipment to do tests and analysis of various physical, electrical, chemical and other parameters. You`ll find lots of equipment for monitoring, analysis, detection, ...
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based in Waukesha, WISCONSIN (USA)
Telkonet, Inc. offers EcoSmart energy management technology as well as EthoStream high-speed Internet access solutions. Both product lines satisfy Telkonet`s commitment to product innovation and technological expertise, and have been installed in several hundred thousand rooms worldwide. Telkonet`s EcoSmart products, along with the EcoCentral management platform, reduce ...
AquaLocate USA
based in Lakewood, WASHINGTON (USA)
AquaLocate provides solutions for groundwater locating and well water locating and quantification needs as well as provides technology that can provide direct hydrocarbon indications to very significant depths.The GF6 is the newest version of our one of a kind seismo-electric technology. The GF6 is completely redesigned from the hardware to the software. It is much more ...
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based in Rio de Mouro (Sintra), PORTUGAL
dBLab is an Iberian company, with several offices across Portugal and Spain, and is part of Absorsor group, specialized in acoustics, noise and vibration control. It provides services for Noise Mapping by computer modelling of industrial sites, power plants, transportation infrastructures and urban areas, according to European Noise Directive, as well as Action Plans, ...
based in St. Petersburg, FLORIDA (USA)
Industrial and Environmental Health and Safety Instrumentation: Air Sampling Pumps, Calibrators, Equipment, and Accessories. Colorimetric Gas Detector Tubes. Point Gas Monitors. Open Path Gas Detection. Sound, Noise, and Vibration Measurement Instruments. Real-time Dust Monitors. Flame Detectors.
Energy Management Services (EMS)
based in Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Established as the 'first' Energy Conservation Company in the Middle East, Energy Management Services - EMS has developed a unique expertise in energy and water efficiency studies for the establishments across various sectors with over 400 energy studies and sustainability projects implemented in the region.EMS provides services related to Environmental and Energy ...
ARCHIBUS, Inc.
based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS (USA)
ARCHIBUS is the 1 provider of real estate, infrastructure and facilities management solutions in the world, with annual expenditures for ARCHIBUS-related products and services exceeding $2.3 Billion (US). With ARCHIBUS, organizations use a single, comprehensive, integrated solution to make informed strategic decisions that optimize Return On Investment (ROI), lower asset ...
RESET Carbon
based in Hong Kong, CHINA
RESET Carbon is a carbon management company offering progressive climate change solutions for companies of different sizes, with a unique focus on Asia. Independent, dynamic and fiercely value-focused, we deliver professional carbon and energy management services to help organisations successfully measure, manage and communicate their carbon emissions.The team has over 15 ...
based in Nairobi, KENYA
TerrCon is Environmental and Social Management Consultancy based in Kenya with a global scope of service provision. TerrCon offers cost effective Environmental and Social Management Solutions that ensure Corporate and Community Sustainability. TerrCon succeeds because we understand our client`s needs, industry standards, community & stakeholder dynamics and use ...
based in Alpharetta, GEORGIA (US) (USA)
NoOdor.com, a premier global supplier of EcoSmart, EnergySmart & HealthSmart indoor air pollution & bad odor removal products. They have a proven track record for over 20 years with thousands of satisfied customers because they really work. They also provide many unique advantages that benefit people, pets and the planet while providing superior performance. Our popular ...
based in WATFORD, UNITED KINGDOM
Aquobex provides the highest standard of flood protection products and flood management services specific to your individual requirements. Our flood control systems offer effective alternatives to sandbags, utilising higher levels of protection. We work information into intelligence, forming flood products into flood systems. Our experienced team consists of chartered ...
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Purchasing represents a significant piece of a company's budget. In the public sector alone, procurement accounts for around 12 percent of GDP and 29 percent of government expenditure in OECD member countries.
So it makes sense that when considering sustainability initiatives, executives should take purchasing decisions into account.
An ISO standard in the final stages of development aims to help companies with sustainable procurement, and can be applied to all purchases from office supplies to energy providers, caterers and building materials.
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How Esquire Rates Miami Food and Drink (A Partial Retrospective)
I recently came into possession of a half-dozen back issues of Esquire,
a magazine somewhat obsessed with naming the best of this and the best
of that. The food section is no exception -- three of the issues I
thumbed through featured such listings. I took a tally to see how Miami
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Raab, raved about fifty of America's finest. Our town scored with the
Cuban Sandwich from Latin American Cafeteria ("the later the hour, the
better it tastes"), and seafood salad on baguette from La Sandwicherie
in Miami Beach ("goes well with the salty air"). Only quibble with the
"encyclopedia" is that it isn't alphabetized.
Best Bars in America honored twenty spots, from Juneau to Isle
of Palms, South Carolina. Miami: Zero. Apparently creative caipirinhas
and frequent celebrity-sightings were not sufficiently factored in.
Best New Restaurants trumpeted 23 of the nation's finest 2008
rookies. Congrats to Jonathan Eismann's Pacific Time for being our sole
representative -- although New York's Scarpetta made the grade, and
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Supervisor Virginia Bass Nominated Someone Else to Challenge Her Husband's Bid for Eureka City Council
(UPDATE) Faith Center Pastor Steps Up! Chet Albin Returns! Eureka's Second Ward Race Just Got Interesting
Melinda Ciarabellini Bows Out of Reelection Bid With Classy, Heartfelt Letter to the People of Eureka
(UPDATING) HumCo Elex Results! Bernie Sanders Wins Humboldt; Mike Wilson, Estelle Fennell Crush Their Opposition
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Larry Doss to Win Seat on Harbor Commission by Default; Fellow Candidates Fail to Gather Qualifying Signatures
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Plants interact with their surroundings by 'sensing' environmental conditions and signals and responding to these accordingly. Some environmental cues play a permissive role, whereas others may have an inhibitory role. Such cues may also act together to fine-tune the plants' response to their environment and, as in the case of seed germination, can provide a distinct signal for stimulating germination at the most suitable time. Of particular interest are chemical germination cues that can be found in smoke released by burning vegetation. These compounds function as important environmental signals promoting or inhibiting the germination of many plant species following a fire (Dixon et al., 2009). The phylogenetic spread of species responding to smoke cues is wide and includes species from non-fire-prone habitats, suggesting that this trait was probably an early development in the evolution of angiosperms (Bradshaw et al., 2011). For example, Arabidopsis and major crop and vegetable plants, including maize (Zea mays), wheat (Triticum aestivum), tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) and lettuce (Lactuca sativa), all show altered germination in the presence of smoke-derived compounds (Light et al., 2009). The germination stimulatory activity can largely be attributed to a highly active butenolide, 3-methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one, referred to as karrikinolide (KAR1; Flematti et al., 2004; Van Staden et al., 2004; Dixon et al., 2009), and at least six analogs of karrikinolide are known (KAR1–KAR6; Flematti et al., 2009).
There is currently incomplete information on the molecular action of smoke- and KAR1-stimulated germination and improved seedling vigor, although some studies on the molecular and physiological aspects of KAR1 action have recently been published (for a review, see Nelson et al., 2012). It was reported that treatment of maize kernels with smoke-water yielded seedlings with higher vigor and resulted in the induction of stress-related changes in the transcriptome of young seedlings (Soós et al., 2009b). Thus, the 'hardening' effect of smoke appears to be similar to that caused by abscisic acid (ABA). Further transcriptome analyses revealed a predominance of stress- and light-regulated transcripts among karrikin-responsive genes (Nelson et al., 2010; Soós et al., 2010), and it was also shown that, in Arabidopsis, KAR1 signaling involves the F-box protein MAX2 (Nelson et al., 2011) and an α/β fold hydrolase (Waters et al., 2012).
Smoke-water tends to have a 'dual regulatory' effect on germination, as high concentrations of smoke-water inhibit germination, whereas lower concentrations have a promotory effect (Light et al., 2002). Another butenolide compound, 3,4,5-trimethylfuran-2(5H)-one (trimethylbutenolide (TMB)), supposedly contributes to the inhibitory effects of smoke-water, and significantly reduced the stimulatory effect of KAR1 when Grand Rapids lettuce achenes were treated simultaneously with both KAR1 and TMB (Light et al., 2010). Thus, the large suite of germination active compounds present in smoke might act in concert; a previous microarray study on smoke- and KAR1-treated germinating maize kernels revealed substantial differences in smoke- and KAR1-induced gene expression (Soós et al., 2010), indicating the interaction of other compounds in smoke which together form the physiological response to smoke treatment. This is to be expected considering the vast number of potentially active compounds found in smoke and smoke-water (Maga, 1988). The common structural feature of KAR1 and TMB (Fig. 1a) might contribute to the inhibitory effect of TMB on Grand Rapids lettuce achene germination, and led to the speculation that TMB may somehow block the action of the promoter KAR1, or may interact with a proposed effector related to the action of KAR1 (Light et al., 2010). The presence of multiple active compounds in smoke indicates that the use of smoke-water to study the effect of smoke on molecular events during germination should be avoided, and a simplified model system should rather be used in which the interaction between a promotory and an inhibitory cue can be evaluated. In the search for a model plant, we concluded that Lactuca sativa cv 'Grand Rapids' is suitable for KAR1 research as it exhibits rapid germination, the germinated achenes can be easily distinguished from nongerminated ones, and KAR1 treatment has a characteristic germination response in that it can replace the light requirement for germination in this photoblastic cultivar (Van Staden et al., 2004). The hypothetical antagonistic relationship between KAR1 and TMB suggests the importance of TMB as a regulator of the activity of smoke-derived stimulants. In this present study, the hypothesized mechanism of the KAR1–TMB interaction was investigated with the aim of elucidating the molecular background and revealing the ecological significance of the phenomenon.


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Dempsey's jaw-breaking left hook KO's Willard
By Larry Schwartz
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July 4, 1919
Challenger Jack Dempsey is five inches shorter and 58 pounds lighter than the 6-foot-6, 245-pound heavyweight champion, Jess Willard. But under the broiling sun in Toledo, Ohio, David conquers Goliath with his fists, not a sling shot. With one of his first punches, a devastating left hook, Dempsey breaks Willard's jaw.
He knocks Willard down seven times in the first round and wallops him for two more rounds. Besides the broken jaw, Willard has four teeth missing, his eyes are closed, his nose is smashed and two ribs are cracked when he doesn't come out for the fourth round.
"I told you I would knock him out in the first round, and to all intents and purpose that is what I did," says Dempsey, the new champion. "He took a lot of punishment in the next two rounds, but was so feeble that I hated to have to hit him."
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