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『Declaration of love』Did you ever think about making a comfortable place for animals to come and relax together? Come and build a Pet Inn! ◕‿◕
In your inn, you can host all sorts of animals such as puppies, parrots, hippos, lions and even some mystery creatures. These adorable creatures will come to stay at your hotel while their masters are away. Use your experience and upgrades to decorate your inn, make it taller and make it more luxurious. As it becomes taller and taller, you will find out what famous monuments it has surpassed; and as it becomes more and more beautiful, the more pets will come to play at your Pet Inn.
➭ How to play
Use your imagination to build your own unique inn! Building and upgrading depends on your goals and interests. Each type of room is designed for a specific kind of animal; a panda will come to lodge only when a special room for him is built. Can you guess what panda bears like the most?
More rooms attract more pets; using your income you can build higher and faster in order to accommodate your growing number of clients. Don't forget to higher hire staff to provide even better service. So what will you do with your Pet Inn?
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Colorful and various backgrounds and figures with a warm and user-friendly atmosphere for the players.
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Every kind of animal and environmental sound to stimulate users' interaction and creativity.
★ 8 fantastic features ★
▪ More than 80 types of rooms in various shapes and sizes to choose from.
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▪ What's more: fun and diverse background music, and each animal has its own unique call.
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▪ Collect rent from rooms after a certain period of time, so you can upgrade the inn as you please.
▪ Unlock one or several new animals at each level. Compete with friends and see who can collect the most animal cards.
What's New in Version 2.1
fix the bug building new room requires expansion even there's empty space.
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Tips & Tricks
Converting Live Photos to Still Images
- October 20, 2016
- iPhone,
Sometimes it's easy to forget to switch off Live Photo mode on your iPhone 6s or iPhone 7, or maybe you have Live Photos that you'd rather just convert back to static, normal images. Fortunately, there are a couple of ways to do this with an existing Live Photo in your Photos app, by either non-destructively editing the original photo, or duplicating a photo in iOS 9.3 or later.
To remove the Live Photo effect from an existing photo, simply go into "Edit" mode and tap the Live Photo icon in the top-left corner of the screen to toggle it off. Like any other edit, this is non-destructive and will not permanently remove the Live Photo effect — it essentially just switches it off while leaving the actual underlying Live Photo data intact. Alternatively, duplicating a Live Photo using the option in the Share Sheet's Actions menu will provide you with a choice to either duplicate the Live Photo in its original form, or create the copy as a "Still Photo" — in the latter case, the new photo will have all Live Photo data removed entirely, and will simply be stored as a straight JPG image. You can then delete the original Live Photo version entirely if you no longer want to keep it around.
Duplicating a Photo in the iOS Photos app
One of the smaller features that Apple quietly snuck into iOS 9.3 is the ability to create a duplicate of any given photo or set of photos in the iOS Photos app. This can be done by selecting the photo(s) you want to duplicate, bringing up the iOS Share Sheet to see the sharing options, and looking for the "Duplicate" option in the lower actions row.
This creates an exact copy of the image, which can be useful if you want to apply edits while still keeping the original handy. As an added bonus, however, using the "Duplicate" option on a Live Photo will provide a choice between duplicating the Live Photo in its original form, or duplicating it as a still photo.
Adjusting Video Playback Quality to control data usage in iOS 10
- October 13, 2016
- iPhone,
If you stream video from the iTunes Store or Apple Music and you're on a limited data plan, you may appreciate two new quality settings that Apple has added for the built-in Videos app in iOS 10, allowing you to control how much data is used when streaming video, in exchange for quality.
Found in the Videos section of the iOS Settings app, two Playback Quality options allow you to independently choose between "Good" (basically SD quality) or "Best Available" (full HD quality) for both Wi-Fi and Cellular data connections. Users on limited data plans will almost certainly want to stick with the "Good" setting for Cellular, at least, although if you've got an older device and aren't concerned about HD quality, you can get some performance gains from using "Good" for Wi-Fi connections as well.
Choosing preferred Driving + Transit options in iOS 10 Maps
In addition to a whole new design, the Maps app in iOS 10 also adds more control over route options for driving or transit directions. If you scroll down to the bottom of the list of available routes when getting directions in Maps, you'll see a link for Driving Options or Transit Options, depending on which mode you're in.
Tapping on Driving Options will bring up switches that allow you to avoid toll roads or highways along your route, while tapping Transit Options allows you to select which types of transit vehicles you would like to include in your route, with options available for Bus, Subway/LRT, Commuter Rail, and Ferry. These options can also be found in the Maps section of the iOS Settings app, under Driving & Navigation and Transit.
Accessing Medical ID from the iOS 10 Lock Screen
- October 4, 2016
- iPhone,
A useful feature in the iOS Health app that you may not be aware of is the ability to store your "Medical ID" for emergency purposes, including emergency contact information, medical conditions, allergies, medications, blood type, and more. This is all setup from the "Medical ID" tab in the Health app, and is designed to be accessed from the iPhone lock screen or Apple Watch in the event of an emergency. The Medical ID can be accessed from an iPhone Lock Screen by bringing up the passcode entry screen, tapping the "Emergency" button at the top, and then tapping the "Medical ID" icon that appears in the bottom left corner. Calls can even be placed to emergency contacts right from this screen with a single tap. If you don't want your Medical ID available from the lock screen, you can just turn off the "Show When Locked" setting at the top of the Medical ID editing screen.
Enabling animations in iOS 10 Messages
The new iMessage animations in iOS 10 are a lot of fun, but if you find that they're not actually working, you'll want to check your iOS Accessibility settings. After iOS 7 debuted its "parallax effect," many iPhone users found it distracting or nauseating and decided to disable it by turning on Reduce Motion under Accessibility settings.
If you had this setting enabled before, it stays enabled after you update to iOS 10 — and as part of reducing motion, it also logically turns off any motion-related effects in the iOS 10 Messages app, such as animated bubbles and background animations. With Reduce Motion enabled, in fact, you not only won't be able to receive or see these effects, but you can't send iMessages using the effects either — pressing and holding on the Send button will have no effect at all, and Apple doesn't make it particularly obvious that these features are dependent on the Reduce Motion setting.
Taking pictures and saving to photo library in iOS 10 Messages
Apple's done some cool new things with the Messages app in iOS 10, including adding a live preview for taking photos right within a conversation. If you've used this feature, however, you may have noticed that the photo you capture doesn't actually save to the iPhone's Photo Library — it's only inserted into the current conversation. While this can be desirable in some cases, if you're taking a photo that you might want to keep around for later, you can actually bring up the full iPhone Camera by swiping from left to right and tapping on the Camera button that will appear.
This also has the advantage of giving you a full-screen camera view, which users of smaller-screened iPhones will certainly appreciate, compared to the much smaller live preview window.
Saving power with Face-down detection for iPhone
- August 16, 2016
- iPhone,
If you get a lot of notifications during the day, you can actually save a bit of battery life by leaving your iPhone face down on a table or other surface. Face-down detection is a subtle feature that Apple snuck into iOS 9 last fall to save a bit of power on modern iPhones by not lighting up the screen whenever text message notifications come in — after all, the screen is one of the biggest power consumers on the iPhone, and since you can't see the screen anyway when the iPhone is face down, what's the point in turning it on?
Finding Frequently Visited Locations on your iPhone
- July 27, 2016
- iPhone,
You may not be aware, but by default your iPhone actually keeps track of places you've frequently visited and when you were there. While this is done primarily to aid in features like navigation in the iOS Maps app and for iOS 9's "Proactive Assistant" to help figure out when you're most likely going to work or the grocery store, you can also see the data for yourself. While the set of places isn't comprehensive — it's based on frequently visited locations, rather than a list of everywhere that you've been even once — it can still be handy if you're trying to figure out when you were last out at a specific location.
You'll need to dig deep into the iOS Settings app to find it — specifically going into Privacy, Location Services and then scrolling down all the way to the bottom to find System Services, where Frequent Locations will appear among other iOS features that use the location monitoring services.
Speeding up Apple Pay at checkout
- June 7, 2016
- iPhone,
Apple Pay is a pretty useful feature, especially when you keep your phone handier than your wallet, and you use it in tandem with other Wallet features such as scannable loyalty cards. That said, the NFC payments process is not always flawless, especially when you have to fumble with your iPhone to hit the Touch ID sensor while also lining it up properly with the contactless terminal. Fortunately, there are a couple of useful tricks to help speed up the process.
Quickly unlocking your iPhone for Siri
- April 13, 2016
- iPhone,
For security reasons, when you make certain requests of Siri — such as checking your email or unlocking a HomeKit door lock — she'll respond that you need to unlock your iPhone first, usually presenting you with the keypad, so you can either punch in your passcode or use Touch ID to authenticate. However, if you often find yourself making these requests, you'll be happy to know that there's a way to do it a bit quicker, as long as you're using a Touch ID-equipped iPhone.
Using the iPhone as a remote camera with Apple Watch
- April 5, 2016
- Apple Watch, iPhone,
If you've got an Apple Watch, you probably already know that you can use your wearable device as a camera remote to take pictures on your iPhone from your wrist, but you may not realize that it also makes a great way to keep an eye on what's happening elsewhere in your home or nearby, directly from your wrist.
For example, you could leave your iPhone in a kid's room to keep an eye on the youngsters while you're busy with other household tasks, or check on the status of lights in the kitchen when trying to figure out which circuit breakers are which in the basement of your house. As the link between the iPhone and your Apple Watch is limited to the standard Bluetooth range of about 30 feet, you won't be able to roam far, but it should work reasonably well in a small home or office setting.
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If you work or live in a noisy environment, have a hard time hearing your iPhone alerts, or simply want to take advantage of a cool iPhone case feature, you'll likely appreciate the ability to have your iPhone light up its camera flash LED to let you know about incoming notifications. This feature is built into the iPhone, although it's not located in an obvious place, as Apple designed it specifically for those users with hearing problems who may not be able to hear their iPhone ringing, even at the loudest volume. As a result, the setting lives not under Sounds or Notifications, where you might expect it to be, but in the Accessibility section, under Settings, General.
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Sorting iOS Notifications Chronologically
Although you've been able to set your notifications to sort by date since the Notification Center first debuted back in iOS 5, all this option actually did was sort your apps by the date the last notification was received, grouping each notification under app-specific headings. Unfortunately, this didn't provide an entirely chronological view of your notifications, since apps that had received several notifications over the course of a day would still have those older notifications grouped with it, above whichever app had displayed the second-most recent notification, and so forth.
Bringing up Wallet from the iPhone lock screen
In addition to renaming Passbook to the more appropriate name of Wallet, iOS 9 now makes it even easier to access your Apple Pay and other cards while your iPhone is locked. Simply double-tap the home button, and it will come up and be ready to go. Of course, you'll still need to authenticate Apple Pay transactions using Touch ID, but the rest of your cards will be readily accessible for scanning without having to unlock your iPhone and open the Wallet app.
Annotating PDFs and images in iOS 9 Mail
A subtle new feature that's been added to the built-in Mail app in iOS 9 allows you to mark up PDF and image file attachments. With the built-in markup editor you can add lines, shapes, arrows, and even drop in your signature. As an added bonus, if you've created signatures in Preview on your Mac they'll be automatically synced via iCloud (providing you're signed into the same iCloud account on both devices) and available to use in the markup editor.
Saving and Sharing Visual Voicemail Messages
- October 15, 2015
- iPhone,
When Apple debuted Visual Voicemail on the original iPhone in 2007, it introduced a whole new way to deal with voicemail messages, making the process about as seamless as working through an email inbox. Now iOS 9 takes these capabilities a step further, allowing you to not only browse through and listen to your messages, but to easily save and share them right from the Phone app.
When viewing your voicemail messages on your iPhone, you'll see the standard "Share" button now appears in the top right corner right beside the info button. Tapping on this brings up the standard iOS Share Sheet, where you can share your voicemail message via email or iMessages, save it to the new iOS 9 Notes app, or even export it right into your Voice Memos app, Dropbox, Google Drive, or any other supported third-party app.
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Although Apple first debuted iCloud Drive in iOS 8 last year, it was implemented merely as a hidden file system designed to be used only within apps specifically designed to support it; unlike on OS X Mavericks, there was no iOS-based option to directly browse through your iCloud drive, making it a completely impractical replacement for something like Dropbox or Google Drive. The good news is that Apple has opened this up with iOS 9 by adding a standalone, built-in iCloud Drive app, providing direct access to everything you have stored in iCloud Drive, along with some basic file organization and sharing features.
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I7ree hundred seventy-eighth program of the 2011-2012 season.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 12:00 pm Recital Hall
Concerto (Sonata) for Tuba (1987) .............................. Bruce Broughton (b. 1945)
I. Allegro moderato
II. Aria
Bryan Gozdowski, tuba * Donna Tan Meinecke, piano
Concerto for Tuba (2006)............................... Darrol Barry (b. 1956)
I. Deciso - Ritmico
Jesse Orth, tuba * Chie Watanabe, piano
Achieved is the Glorious Work,
The Creation (1798) ................................... Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
arr. Mike Forbes
El Gato Montes (1916).................................Manuel Penella Moreno (1880-1939)
ed. Bryan Miles
The Startans
Chris McGinty, euphonium * Geoff Durbin, euphonium
Jesse Orth, tuba * Adam Koble, tuba
Kaleidoscope (1954) .......................................................... David Uber (b. 1921)
Michael W. Shobe, trumpet * Kari Hostetter, trumpet
Jessica Young, horn * Kevin Harper, trombone
Sarah Snyder, euphonium * Ben Lyon, tuba
University of North Texas. College of Music. College of Music Program Book 2011-2012: Student Performances, Volume 3. Denton, Texas. UNT Digital Library. http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc114728/. Accessed October 21, 2016.


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Patent application title: SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLANNING PORTS IN DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE (DSL) NETWORK ELEMENTS
Joel E. Cordsmeyer (Tucker, GA, US)
Frederick Edwards (Ellenwood, GA, US)
Robert J. Bates (Alpharetta, GA, US)
James R. Miller (Lawrenceville, GA, US)
Kenneth D. Franklin (Cumming, GA, US)
IPC8 Class: AH04L1228FI
USPC Class:
Class name: Multiplex communications diagnostic testing (other than synchronization)
Publication date: 2010-04-15
Patent application number: 20100091661
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Example systems and methods for managing resources in broadband networks
are disclosed. An example method for configuring a port of a digital
subscriber line access multiplexor (DSLAM), the method including
obtaining from a pre-defined configuration for the port a parameter
indicating that a customer line termination port card is to be installed
in the port, querying the DSLAM to determine a configuration state of the
port, configuring the DSLAM with the parameter for the port when the port
has not been configured, and reconfiguring the DSLAM with the parameter
for the port when the port is incorrectly configured for a network line
termination port card.
1. A method for configuring a port of a digital subscriber line access
multiplexor (DSLAM), the method comprising:obtaining from a pre-defined
configuration for the port a parameter indicating that a customer line
termination port card is to be installed in the port;querying the DSLAM
to determine a configuration state of the port;configuring the DSLAM with
the parameter for the port when the port has not been configured;
andreconfiguring the DSLAM with the parameter for the port when the port
is incorrectly configured for a network line termination port card.
2. A method as defined in claim 1, wherein the parameter comprises a card profile.
3. A method as defined in claim 1, wherein the parameter comprises a software version.
4. A tangible article of manufacture storing machine-readable instructions that, when executed, cause a machine to:obtain from a pre-defined configuration for a port of a digital subscriber line access multiplexor (DSLAM) a parameter indicating that a network termination line port card is to be installed in the port, the port to selectively receive a customer line termination port card and the network termination line port card;querying the DSLAM to determine a configuration state of the port;configuring the DSLAM with the parameter for the port when the port has not been configured; andconfiguring the DSLAM with the parameter for the port when the port is incorrectly configured for the customer line termination port card.
5. An article of manufacture as defined in claim 4, wherein the parameter comprises a card profile.
6. An article of manufacture as defined in claim 4, wherein the parameter comprises a software version.
7. A system comprising:a digital subscriber line access multiplexor (DSLAM) having a port to selectively receive a customer line termination port card and a network termination line port card; anda port configurer remote from the DSLAM to:obtain from a pre-defined configuration for the port a parameter indicating that the customer line termination port card is to be installed in the port;query the DSLAM to determine a configuration state of the port;configure the DSLAM with the parameter for the port when the port has not been configured; andconfigure the DSLAM with the parameter for the port when the port is incorrectly configured for the network line termination port card.
8. A system as defined in claim 7, further comprising an element management system (EMS), wherein the port configurer is to query the EMS to identify at least of the port or the DSLAM.
[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. application Ser. No. 11/515,621 filed on Sep. 5, 2006, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/025,710 filed on Dec. 19, 2001 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,103,001), each of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
[0002]The present invention relates generally to telecommunications systems, and more particularly, to systems and methods for managing resources in a broadband network.
[0003]Demand for in-home data and telephony services has grown dramatically in recent years and is expected to continue to increase. Accordingly, providers of data and telephony services have sought to design and deploy broadband networks with increased delivery capacity.
[0004]One broadband technology that has become particularly popular is digital subscriber lines (DSL). DSL offers increased data transfer rates and integrated telephony and data services using the existing public switched telephone network (PSTN), which previously was used exclusively for telephone voice communications.
[0005]As the demand for DSL service has grown, service providers have needed to build-out their infrastructure for providing DSL service. In particular, service providers have needed to quickly install large numbers of network elements devoted to providing DSL service. For example, service providers have needed to install large numbers of digital subscriber line multiplexors (DSLAM's), remote access multiplexors (MiniRAMs), subtends, element management systems, as well as other network elements, in a geographically distributed network. Installing, managing, and administering these quickly expanding, geographically distributed DSL networks has become increasingly complex, time consuming, and expensive.
[0006]One aspect of DSL network maintenance that is very cost and labor intensive is pre-provisioning, or planning of DSL multiplexor devices, cards, and ports. Generally, DSL multiplexor devices such as for example, DSLAM's and MiniRAM's, serve as a termination point for DSL subscriber lines. In some instances, DSL multiplexor devices may also serve as a termination point for connections between multiplexing devices such as for example, between a MiniRAM and a DSLAM. Typically, DSL multiplexor devices comprise a series of slots or ports, usually arranged in rows on shelves, into which termination firmware cards are placed. These are designated as network or line terminated cards wherein the line cards are used to terminate customer lines and network cards are used to terminate network lines to the ATM core. The characteristics of the termination firmware card that is inserted into a port depend upon the function to be performed by the DSL line terminating in the port. For example, if the line is used to service an individual customer, an ADLT card from Alcatel may be used. Conversely, if the line serves a subtending remote multiplexor, a D1LT card from Alcatel is used
[0007]Prior to physically placing a card in a port of a multiplexing device, the device must be pre-provisioned, which comprises a process often referred to as planning Planning is the process by which a particular port of a DSL multiplexing device, such as a DSLAM, is configured to accept a card of a particular type. For example, if a port will ultimately receive a model D1LT card manufactured by Alcatel Corporation for connecting to another multiplexing device, the slot needs to be configured to operate with that particular card. Similarly, if a card port is to accept a model ADLT card manufactured by Alcatel Corporation for providing DSL service to an end user, the port needs to be configured to operate with that particular card. Generally, planning of a port comprises programming the multiplexor device with information identifying the card type to be accepted in the port, the software release that the card will run, and profile information regarding the card to be placed in the port. The ports of the multiplexor devices are configured to operate in accordance with the information provided during the planning process.
[0008]In existing systems, DSL card planning is accomplished manually. Typically, a technician must visit the multiplexor and plan the port. Often, the technician must call a control center to retrieve the planning information.
[0009]Applicants have noted that relying on technicians to manually plan card ports on as-needed basis is costly, inefficient, and prone to human error. Such inefficiencies may be tolerable when only a few cards need planning, but quickly become unsatisfactory when, as is now the situation, thousands of DSL lines are ordered on a daily basis.
[0010]Accordingly, Applicants have recognized a need in the art for automated systems and methods for planning DSL multiplexor card ports.
[0011]The present invention meets these and other needs in the art.
[0012]Applicants have invented systems and methods for automatically planning DSL multiplexor ports. Systems and methods in accordance with the invention are operable in DSL networks comprising DSL line multiplexor devices such as for example, DSLAM's and MiniRAM's, and element management systems (EMS's) for managing the operation of these same multiplexor devices. As is explained in detail below, a DSL network may comprise a large number of EMS's, with each EMS having a large number of multiplexors that it is dedicated to managing. A computing system, which may be referred to as a port planning tool (PPT), is operable to query the EMS's to identify the multiplexor devices that the particular EMS's is dedicated to manage. Thereafter, the PPT queries the multiplexor devices identified as being managed by a particular EMS for the planning status of the multiplexor's ports. Using this status information, the PPT identifies unplanned ports as well as ports that may be inconsistent with the service provider's prescribed planning arrangement. Upon identifying unplanned ports, and those that are inconsistent with the service provider's prescribed planning arrangement, the PPT plans the ports consistent with the prescribed plan. The PPT is operable to contact each EMS in the network and plan the ports for the multiplexor devices managed by each EMS.
[0013]Additional aspects of the invention are described in detail below.
[0014]Other features of the invention will be further apparent from the following detailed description of presently preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, of which:
[0015]FIG. 1 is a high level diagram of an exemplary DSL network;
[0016]FIG. 2 is a high level diagram of an exemplary DSL element management network;
[0017]FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a computing device for use in a system in accordance with an aspect of the invention; and
[0018]FIG. 4 is a flow diagram of a process for automatically planning DSL multiplexor ports.
[0019]Systems and methods with the above-mentioned beneficial features in accordance with a presently preferred exemplary embodiment of the invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 4. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the description given herein with respect to those figures is for exemplary purposes only and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the invention. All questions regarding the scope of the invention may be resolved by referring to the appended claims.
[0020]Generally, applicants have invented systems and methods for automatically planning DSL multiplexor ports. A computing system, referred to as a port planning tool (PPT), is operable to query EMS's in a DSL network to identify the multiplexor devices that each of the EMS's is dedicated to manage. Thereafter, the PPT queries the multiplexor devices identified as being managed by a particular EMS for the planning status of the multiplexor's ports. Using this status information, the PPT identifies unplanned ports as well as ports that may be inconsistent with a prescribed planning arrangement. Upon identifying unplanned ports, and those that are inconsistent with the prescribed plan, the PPT plans the ports consistent with the prescribed planning arrangement.
[0021]Prior to explaining the details of an illustrative embodiment of the invention, it is useful to provide a description of a suitable exemplary environment in which the invention may be implemented.
Exemplary DSL Network Environment
1. Exemplary DSL Network
[0022]Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a technology that converts existing twisted-pair telephone lines into access paths for multimedia and high-speed data communications. DSL services promise to dramatically increase the speed of copper wire based transmission systems without requiring expensive upgrades to the local loop infrastructure. As used herein, xDSL refers to the numerous variations of DSL technology using the Bellcore acronyms such as ADSL (Asymmetric DSL), HDSL (high bit-rate DSL), RADSL (rate-adaptive DSL), and the like. New and improved versions of xDSL are in constant development and the invention is not intended to be limited to any single variation of the technology.
[0023]Most xDSL signals fall within the frequency range of 4 KHz to 2.2 MHz, with the range of 0 to 4 KHz reserved for the transmission of analog voice signals for plain old telephone service (POTS). The theoretical maximum amount of bandwidth between 4 KHz and 2.2 MHz is almost 70 Mbps of digital data spectrum. In practice however, only lab test conditions have ever reached higher than 60 Mbps and currently available products typically use 2 Mbps to 8 Mbps.
[0024]The different types of xDSL technologies may also be categorized as either symmetric EC xDSL or asymmetric (FDM) xDSL. A first class of EC xDSL includes Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), High-Bit-Rate DSL (HDSL), and Single-Line DSL (SDSL). A second class of EC xDSL includes Asymmetric DSL (ADSL) and Rate Adaptive DSL (RADSL). The modulation technologies employed with the various types of xDSL include 2-binary 1-quaternary (2B1Q) for ISDN and HDSL, carrierless amplitude phase modulation (CAP) for HDSL, SDSL and RADSL, and discrete multi-tone modulation (DMT) for ADSL and RADSL.
[0025]Generally, DMT divides the upstream and downstream bands into smaller individual or discrete bands. The modems on either end listen to these discrete bands as smaller channels within the main upstream or downstream channel. Often, one of these smaller bands will be disrupted by noise, rendering the information carried within that band useless. Rather than toss away all the information sent at that instant across the entire upstream or downstream band, only that small part is lost and needs to be retransmitted.
[0026]With CAP, the overall amplitude or power of the signal is modulated. The signal is not safeguarded against noise and often suffers from lost information, which accounts in part for the lower transmission speeds of CAP-based DSL technologies. With amplitude modulation, there is also more loss over longer ranges. The benefits of CAP over DMT are that it is simpler in design and therefore cheaper, requires less power, and generates less heat. Both power consumption and heat are serious factors when it comes to housing many of these systems together (as in a central office). DMT however, often provides the best results and maintains the full bandwidth at its maximum range of 18,000 feet. CAP signals degrade quickly after 10,000 feet.
[0027]Typical xDSL systems are implemented as follows. At the customer premises a splitter is provided which separates the xDSL signals (i.e., digital data signals) from the POTS analog voice signals. The main purpose of the splitter is to shield ordinary telephones from the high frequency xDSL signals that can have disastrous effects on the telephone or human ear. The data line from the splitter connects to an xDSL modem and the analog line connects to the telephone. With xDSL Lite and some other product models, there is no external splitter or it is combined into the xDSL modem unit. An Ethernet line will usually link the xDSL modem to the customer premises PC.
[0028]The twisted pair from the customer premises connects to an xDSL access multiplexor such as, for example a DSLAM, typically located at the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) central office (CO). The twisted pair from the customer premise may also pass through a neighborhood wiring distribution frame, which is a central point where the wire pairs from several customer premises come together, and/or an ILEC remote terminal before reaching the CO. Typically, a DSLAM is a multi-module unit that houses many CO-side xDSL modems within a single shelf much like the analog modem racks of today. At the DSLAM the voice and data lines are split out along separate paths. The digital data signal goes into either an ATM concentrator or an Internet Protocol router. The analog voice signals are connected to the CO phone switch. Thus, the digital data packets go through the router out to the Internet, and the analog voice signals go through the phone switch and into the public switched telephone network.
[0029]ADSL is one particularly promising and popular form of xDSL. ADSL can transmit up to 6 Mbps to a subscriber, and as much as 832 kbps or more in both the downstream and upstream directions. Such rates expand existing access capacity by a factor of 50 or more without the need to install new wiring or cabling. An ADSL circuit connects an ADSL modem on each end of a twisted-pair telephone line, creating three information channels--a high speed downstream channel, a medium speed duplex channel, depending on the implementation of the ADSL architecture, and a POTS or ISDN channel. The POTS/ISDN channel is split off from the digital modem by filters, thus guaranteeing uninterrupted POTS/ISDN, even if ADSL fails. The high speed channel ranges from 1.5 to 6.1 Mbps, while duplex rates range from 16 to 832 kbps. Each channel can be submultiplexed to form multiple, lower rate channels, depending on the system.
[0030]ADSL modems provide data rates consistent with North American and European digital hierarchies and can be purchased with various speed ranges and capabilities. The minimum configuration provides 1.5 or 2.0 Mbps downstream and a 16 kbps duplex channel; others provide rates of 6.1 Mbps and 64 kbps duplex. Products with downstream rates up to 8 Mbps and duplex rates up to 640 kbps are currently available. ADSL modems also can accommodate ATM transport with variable rates and compensation for ATM overhead, as well as IP protocols. Downstream data rates depend on a number of factors, including the length of the copper line, its wire gauge, presence of bridged taps, and cross-coupled interference. Line attenuation increases with line length and frequency, and decreases as wire diameter increases.
[0031]FIG. 1 shows an exemplary ADSL based broadband access architecture 100. In order for an IP enabled device (e.g., personal computer 103 in home 102a) to establish a service session with a source on the Internet 115, the IP enabled device first establishes an access session with an Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layer 2/3 communications element (e.g., router 114) in an Internet service provider (ISP) network (e.g., ISP network 113) through an asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) based broadband access network (e.g., broadband access network 101) with a broadband access device (e.g., DSL modem 104) connected to the local loop (e.g., link 106a). An IP client (not shown) on the IP enabled device secures an IP address from the ISP using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) from a DHCP server (not shown) in communication with the ISP's router. The DHCP server temporarily allocates or leases a unique IP address to the IP client. The IP client may now obtain IP based services available on the ISP network and beyond by sending and receiving packets to and from the ISP's router through the broadband access network. Sources on the Internet 115 are reached by utilizing a communications link between the ISP network and the Internet 115 (e.g., communications link 117).
[0032]In addition to the layer 2 communications elements (e.g., asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) switches 108 and 109), layer 2/3 communications elements also form a part of broadband access network 101. Specifically, a plurality of layer 2/3 communications elements (e.g., ingress broadband gateways 120a n) reside after various layer 2 communications elements (e.g., ATM Switch 108) lying near ingress points for access device IP traffic (e.g., IP traffic from personal computer 103), and a plurality of layer 2/3 communications elements (e.g., egress broadband gateway 121a) reside after layer 2 communications elements (e.g., ATM Switch 109) lying near egress points for access device IP traffic destined for ISP networks (e.g., ISP network 113) linked to broadband access network 101. In exemplary network 100, ATM switch 108 may comprise, for example, a Lucent CBX 500 multiservice WAN switch, and ATM switch 109 may comprise, for example, a Lucent GX 550 multiservice WAN switch. Ingress and egress broadband gateways 120, 121 comprise, for example, Nortel 5000 Broadband Service Nodes.
[0033]Each of the layer 2/3 communications elements in broadband access network 101 supports the creation of layer 3 communications sessions between various communications elements within and without network 101 using layer 3 protocols such as IP. The layer 2/3 communications elements also support the creation of virtual layer 2 communications sessions or "virtual PVCs(vPVCs)" using one or more of the following protocols: Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) over Ethernet (PPPoE), PPP over ATM (PPPoA), Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP), Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), and/or Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS) Interface Protocol (SIP). A PVC is a "permanent" virtual circuit and provides an "always on" connection whether the subscribers is actively using it or not. Thus, a series of three layer 2 virtual PVCs (e.g., vPVC1a 125a, vPVC2a 126a, and vPVC3a 127a) extend from an access device (e.g., ADSL modem 104) to an ISP (e.g., ISP network 113) through broadband access network 101 (versus having a single layer 2 PVC extending from an access device to an ISP as in other broadband access networks).
[0034]The first layer 2 vPVC (e.g., vPVC1a 125a) extends from an access device (e.g., ADSL modem 103) to one of the ingress layer 2/3 communications elements (e.g., ingress broadband gateway 120a), and is the only vPVC devoted exclusively to a single IP subscriber. Typically the first layer 2 vPVC is a user authenticated PPP session. In one embodiment of the network 101 the first layer 2 vPVC is a user authenticated PPPoE session where the IP enabled device (or the operator thereof) supplies a username and domain (e.g., "user1@domain1"). Based on the domain provided, the first layer 2/3 communications element establishes a virtual layer 2 connection using L2TP over the remaining two layer 2 vPVCs to reach the appropriate ISP and the ISP provides the IP enabled device an IP address for obtaining IP based services. This model allows for the creation of access sessions with different ISPs depending on the domain provided by the IP enabled device. This model also allows IP services to be billed to a particular user on a per access session basis.
[0035]The second vPVC (e.g., vPVC2a 126a) extends from the foregoing ingress layer 2/3 communications element (e.g., Ingress Broadband Gateway 120a) to one of the egress layer 2/3 communications elements (e.g., Egress Broadband Gateway 121a). Through the use of a tunneling protocol such as L2TP, PPP aggregation occurs at the layer 2/3 ingress communications element and the multiple PPP communications sessions between access devices (e.g., access devices in homes 102b n) served by the ingress layer 2/3 communications element are funneled into the second vPVC. The third vPVC (e.g., vPVC3a 127a) extends from the foregoing egress layer 2/3 communications element (e.g., Egress Broadband Gateway 121a) to the layer 2/3 communications element in the ISP network. In this embodiment of the invention the layer 2/3 communications element in the ISP network is an LNS capable router (e.g., layer 2/3 communications element 114). Again, through the use of a tunneling protocol such as L2TP, PPP aggregation occurs at the egress layer 2/3 communications element and the multiple PPP communications sessions from multiple L2TP IBG tunnels are concentrated onto a single L2TP tunnel by the egress broadband gateway and are funneled into the third virtual PVC. The third virtual PVC delivers a large (doubly aggregated) L2TP tunnel to the LNS router 114 where the PPP sessions are terminated and IP packets are once again routed normally.
[0036]As shown in FIG. 1, each twisted wire pair from customer premises 102a n housing an xDSL modem 104 connects to a multiplexor device such as, for example DSLAM 107 or MiniRAM 140. Furthermore, a connection from MiniPAM 140 terminates in DSLAM 107. In exemplary network 100, DSLAM 107 may be, for example, an Alcatel 7300 DSL Access Line Multiplexor. Generally, the physical termination of an xDSL line in a multiplexor device comprises a firmware card, which is placed in a port or slot in the multiplexor device. The characteristics of the firmware cards vary depending upon the purpose of the card and the type of service that is being provided over the particular xDSL line. For example, if the DSL line terminating in a particular port will provide frame relay services, a card that supports frame relay is placed in the port. Similarly, if the xDSL line that will terminate in a port will be used to connect to another multiplexing device, a card supporting this function is placed in the port.
[0037]Prior to provisioning a firmware card in a port of a multiplexor, the port needs to be planned to operate with the particular card. In other words, each port needs to be configured to operate with the particular firmware card that is to be placed in the port. Systems and methods for automatically planning DSL multiplexor ports are described below.
2. Exemplary DSL Network Management System
[0038]FIG. 2 depicts an illustrative DSL network management system 200 in which systems and methods for planning DSL ports in accordance with the invention may operate. As shown, system 200 comprises at least one network manager (NM) 202, a plurality of element managers (EMSs) 201a 201m, DSLAMs 107a n forming a portion of broadband access network 101, MiniRAMs 140a n also forming a portion of broadband access network 101, and a plurality of communication paths or links 202a n, 203a m, 204a m between the NM, EMSs, DSLAMs, and MiniRAMs. NM 202 coordinates the operation of nodes, elements, objects, cards, physical links, equipment, and the like, within network management system 200. DSLAMs 107a n and MiniRAMs 140a n comprise managed elements within network management system 201. EMSs 201a m comprise intermediaries between NM 202 and the broadband network elements including DSLAMs 107a n and MiniRAMs 140a n. As an intermediary, the EMSs interpret messages, such as simple network management protocol (SNMP) messages, to and from nodes in network management system 201. In one embodiment of the invention communication between the NM 202 and the EMSs 201a m is via X.25, serial, TCP/IP, or UDP/IP connection while communication between the EMSs 201a m and the DSLAMs 107a n is via SNMP over UDP/IP. In an illustrative embodiment of system 200, NM 202 comprises, for example, an Alcatel 5620 Network Manager, EMSs 201a m comprise, for example, Alcatel 5526 Access Management Systems, DSLAMs 107a n comprise, for example, Alcatel 7300 DSL Subscriber Access Platform.
[0039]Port Planning Tool (PPT) 210 operates to communicate with EMSs 201a n over communication link 205 to automatically plan ports on multiplexor devices such as for example, DSLAMs 107a n and MinRAMs 140a n. PPT 210 is further capable of generating and displaying reports detailing the information retrieved from EMSs 201a n, DSLAMs 107a n, and MiniRAMs 140a n, and the planning of ports that has been automatically implemented.
[0040]PPT 210 is operable to contact EMSs 201a n, retrieve query information from EMSs 201a n, retrieve query information from network devices 107a n and 140a n, and configure or plan network devices 107a-n and 140a-n. In the illustrative embodiment, PPT 210 communicates with EMSs 201a n via a designated communication port such as for example, port 14000. Generally, a transport layer interface (TLI) protocol is used for communicating with EMSs 201a n.
[0041]PPT 210 may be implemented on a generic computing system such as is shown in FIG. 3. As shown, computing device 320 includes processing unit 322, system memory 324, and system bus 326 that couples various system components including system memory 324 to the processing unit 322. The system memory 324 might include read-only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM). The system might further include hard-drive 328, which provides storage for computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules and other data. A user may enter commands and information into the computer 320 through input devices such as a keyboard 340 and pointing device 342. A monitor 344 or other type of display device is also connected to the system for output. Communications device 343, which may be for example a TCP/IP enable device, provides for communications in system 200. Processor 322 can be programmed with instructions to interact with other computing systems so as to perform the algorithms described below with reference to FIG. 4. The instructions may be received from network 200 or stored in memory 324 and/or hard drive 328. Processor 322 may be loaded with any one of several computer operating systems such as Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Linux. Those skilled in the art recognize that while PPT 210 is illustrated as a desktop computing system, other computing devices such as for example, laptop and handheld computing devices might alternatively be employed.
Automated Planning of DSL Multiplexor Ports
[0042]The present invention is directed to systems and methods for automatically planning ports on DSL multiplexor elements. Generally, planning results in a port being configured to operate with a card having a particular set of characteristics. Thus, the configuration established during planning of a port depends upon the characteristics of the card that is expected to be received in the port. The process of planning a port comprises defining for the particular port, the card type that will be placed in the port (e.g. whether it is a D1LT or ADLT card), a profile for the card (e.g. the sync rate), and the version of software that will run on the card. Once a port has been planned, and a card in accordance with the planned configuration is placed in the port, the service should operate.
[0043]DSL multiplexors often comprise a plurality of ports, which may be arranged for example, in rows. Each port in the plurality may be used for any number of uses and needs to be planned accordingly. Typically, DSL service providers have developed prescribed planning arrangements that identifying how the rows of ports on multiplexing machines are to be planned. For example, a prescribe planning arrangement for a DSLAM or any other multiplexing device may define that a particular row, or a prescribed number of ports be planned and used for DSL user line termination, while another row of ports or number of ports be planned and used for terminating connections from other multiplexor devices. Indeed, a prescribed planning arrangement may define that particular ports be planned for a defined software version or a defined card type.
[0044]In an exemplary embodiment of a system in accordance with the invention, PPT 210 is operable to query EMS's 201a n in exemplary DSL network 100 to identify DSL line multiplexor devices 107a n and 140a n for which each EMS device has been defined to manage. Thereafter, PPT 210 queries each of the identified multiplexor devices, identifies unplanned and incorrectly planned ports, and plans the ports accordingly.
[0045]FIG. 4 provides a flow diagram of a process for automatically planning ports in accordance with an aspect of the invention. As shown, at step 410, PPT 210 queries an EMS 201a in network 200 to identify the multiplexors for which the particular EMS 201 has been designated to manage. Multiplexors are identified in query results by cilli code or the like. In the illustrative embodiment, PPT 210 communicates with EMSs 201a using an unassigned port such as for example, port 14000, and uses TLI protocol commands.
[0046]At step 412, PPT 210 queries one of the multiplexors 107a, 140a identified as being managed by the particular EMS 201a for the planning status of the ports on the particular multiplexor. Specifically, PPT 210 queries for an indication for each port as to whether the port is planned and if so, the software version, the card type, and the profile information that was previously planned.
[0047]At step 414, PPT 210 identifies unplanned ports and planned ports that are inconsistent with a prescribed planning arrangement. Accordingly, at step 414, ports that have previously been planned, but which are inconsistent with the prescribed planning arrangement are identified and designated for replanning
[0048]At step 416, PPT 210 causes unplanned ports to be planned according to the prescribed planning arrangement. For example, the unplanned ports are configured to operate with cards of a particular type and profile and running a particular version of software. Also, planned ports that are inconsistent with the prescribed planning arrangement are re-planned.
[0049]At step 418, PPT 210 determines whether there are other DSL multiplexing devices designated as being managed by the particular EMS 201a. If so, PPT 210 repeats the process beginning at step 412. If at step 418, there are no further multiplexing devices associated with the particular EMS 201a, at step 420, PPT 210 determines whether there are other EMS's 201n in the network for which automatic planning of ports has not been completed. If so, the process is repeated beginning at step 410. If there are no other EMS's for which planning is needed, the process ends.
[0050]PPT 210 is operable to format the data retrieved from EMSs 201a n and multiplexors 204a n and 240a n, generate reports, and display the reports. Accordingly, administrators of network 100 can review the status of port planning and monitor the progress of the automated planning process.
[0051]Thus, systems and methods for planning ports in DSL multiplexing devices have been disclosed. These novel systems and methods allow administrators to automatically identify the planning status of ports on DSL multiplexing devices throughout a DSL network. Specifically, administrators can automatically identify ports that are unplanned and ports that may be planned but which conflict with a prescribed planning arrangement. Furthermore, administrators can rely on systems and methods in accordance with the invention to automatically plan any unplanned ports and to correct those ports that are incorrectly planned. Automatic identification of port planning status and automatic port planning greatly simplifies administration of the DSL network and facilitates quick, efficient, and reliable provisioning of DSL services to customers.
[0052]Those skilled in the art understand that computer readable instructions for implementing the above-described processes, such as those described with reference to FIG. 4, can be generated and stored on one of a plurality of computer readable media such as a magnetic disk or CD-ROM. Further, a general purpose computer such as that described with reference to FIG. 3 may be arranged with other similarly equipped computers in a network, and may be loaded with computer readable instructions for performing the above described processes. Specifically, referring to FIG. 3, microprocessor 322 may be programmed to operate in accordance with the above-described processes.
[0053]While the invention has been described and illustrated with reference to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that modification and variations may be made without departing from the principles of the invention as described above and set forth in the following claims. For example, while the invention has been described in connection with planning of DSLAM's and MiniRAM's, the systems and methods may be employed to plan other types of DSL multiplexing devices as well. Accordingly, reference should be made to the appended claims as indicating the scope of the invention.
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When praising his own "accomplishments" Barack Obama has an unusual fondness for the word "unprecedented" though invariably his assertions lack any historical validity. In contrast the voters of Massachusetts can now claim an accomplishment that entirely justifies the use of that word. To find an event in American history reasonably comparable in character and impact to the Massachusetts Earthquake we must go all the way back to Franklin Roosevelt's 1937 attempt to "pack" the Supreme Court.


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More than two dozen independent institutions in Pennsylvania recently signed a self-audit agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The agreement encourages voluntary disclosure of violations found through compliance self-audits, which substantially reduces or eliminates the likelihood that a participating institution will be fined for failing to comply with environmental regulations. Agreements such as this are possible through an audit policy developed at the national level in 2000 that encourages discovery, disclosure, correction of environmental violations, and establishing systems to maintain environmental compliance.
So far, 27 of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania's 83 institutions have agreed to take part in the program. A professional environmental auditor will train personnel from the participating institutions to perform as peer reviewers to assess problems, report them to authorities, and help identify solutions. Timothy C. Alexander, the associations's vice president for finance and administration, said that the self-audits will help "schools save a lot of money because they aren't hiring a professional consultant to do the audit."
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Winner of an Olympic gold medal in 1908, long standing member of Leander Club and proud father of Dickie, Don Burnell is concerned his son may be sacrificing gentlemanly standards and the etiquette of sportsmanship in order to win the gold.
Dickie is constantly frustrated by his father's dislike of competitiveness and he's forced to recognise that if he's going to win the gold medal, it will have to be done his way, not Don's.
Geoffrey Palmer
Geoffrey is a familiar face on British television, but worked as an accountant and served as a corporal in the Royal Marines before he joined the local amateur dramatics. He starred opposite good friend Judi Dench for over a decade in As Time Goes By and is the only actor to appear in the first three of the British Film Institute's 100 Greatest British Television Programmes: Fawlty Towers (1975), The Wednesday Play: Cathy Come Home (1966) and Doctor Who (1963).
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If Brett Favre's off the field issues weren't enough of a distraction for the Minnesota Vikings, Favre's apparent elbow injury cannot help the 41-year old quarterback's case for job security or the fragile state of Brad Childress' head coaching position.
Favre's elbow tendinitis could possibly cause him to miss this Sunday's game in Minnesota against the Cowboys (1-3) in what can possibly be the most important game of the young season for both teams.
Favre isn't the only one who should be nervous for his stability for the team after Minnesota has now fallen to 1-3 and pre-season thoughts of Superbowl contention are quickly sailing away. Brad Childress is already coming under fire for the team's poor start and his decision to let Favre have a significant say in his off-the-field decisions.
Here are my top five reasons why Brad Childress could possibly be fired before the year's end in Minnesota.
Brett Favre and The Top 5 Reasons Why Brad Childress Will Be Fired This Season
By Brian Murtaugh ,
If Brett Favre's off the field issues weren't enough of a distraction for the Minnesota Vikings, Favre's apparent elbow injury cannot help the 41-year old quarterback's case for job security or the fragile state of Brad Childress' head coaching position.
So far this season the Vikings have scored a total of eight touchdowns.
Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin have accounted for three scores each while Visanthe Shiancoe and Randy Moss have one a piece.
Since Moss was acquired only one short week ago, this statistic shows a very large gap in offensive production.
The fact that four players are responsible for all of the Vikings scoring capability causes an issue with opposing teams and predictability. If Childress cannot find a way to get the Vikings second and third string receivers more touches, the ability to be effective becomes lessened and nearly impossible.
Moss should help this problem as he will spread the field for Harvin and others but his production in the his first game shows a real need for playmakers on the Vikings offense.
Moss was with the team for less than a week before he earned a start and was thrown to more often than any other receiver that has been on the Vikings roster the since the summer.
The Vikings have been surrounded by instability all season at different positions and it is the head coaches' duty to find the answers.
All season long Minnesota has struggled with their offensive line and because of injuries, the defense is beginning to lack in run stopping ability.
Favre has been sacked a total of 10 times this season for -66 yards while the defense is allowing exactly 4.0 yards per carry to opposing offenses.
Childress has done nothing to fix these two issues as they move forward into what could be considered the toughest part of their schedule.
It is also willing to note that Childress has not issued any type of real statement on the Brett Favre/Jenn Sterger situation and while the team is in turmoil, having a questionable quarterback situation is the worst case scenario.
Even though Childress led the Vikings to a near step away from the Superbowl last season, his record with the Vikings has been less than impressive. Childress is now 38-33 with the Vikings after taking over the head coaching position after the 2006 season.
In a league where it's all about winning, being a coach that is slightly better than .500 won't cut it.
After this season concludes, there will be many big name coaches available to teams including Bill Cowher, Marty Shottenheimer, Jon Gruden, and possibly Wade Phillips (currently 1-3 with Cowboys).
With a significant amount of coaching talent available on the market it will be tough for Childress to retain his job if the Vikings continue to struggle.
If Randy Moss cannot find a way to improve on his sub-par season with the Vikings then Childress may be scrutinized worse than he ever has before. Childress reportedly followed Favre's wishes as he pursued the Moss deal and even though the Vikings only lost a late draft pick, the trade has added an extra element of distraction to the team as well as no significant improvement in offensive production.
This reason is something more of a prediction than a fact as Moss caught a touchdown pass in Minnesota's Monday night loss against the Jets.
Usually in today's NFL, most teams work towards acquiring younger talent rather than players that have seemingly moved past the prime of their careers. Moss and Favre have both fallen into the category of "players that might just not have it anymore."
It will be interesting to see how it all plays out because if the Moss/Favre experiment doesn't work, Childress will be the one who suffers.
Childress made headlines all summer long as he repeatedly stated "we will continue to wait for Brett until he decides." Unfortunately for Childress, that decision seems to be coming back to bite him.
Putting all of your eggs in one basket is something that Childress has now done the second season in a row and this time is it not panning out nearly as well.
Favre's play on the field has been mediocre if not worse and fan's are beginning to question why the team invested so much in him at the beginning of the year. Favre was surrounded by questions of a significant ankle injury and while that has not yet affected his play, he has been banged around because of his lack of mobility.
Childress is on the chopping block for investing so much in Favre and if the lack of success continues, there will be nobody to blame but Favre and Childress.
The real test for Childress will be coming in the next few weeks as the situation with Favre and Jenn Sterger continues to unfold.
If Favre is found guilty of the accusations against him, it raises a significant issue with character and how Childress will handle the situation, as well as the team's performance afterward, will ultimately be the deciding factor in whether or not Childress is retained or sent packing from the twin cities.
The other important factor in Childress' job security is an obvious one. If the Vikings continue to lose games it is almost a guarantee that Childress will be out of a job before seasons' end.
Minnesota came into this season with dreams of a Super Bowl Championship and the perfect ending to a program that has been building over the last several years.
A step backwards will be placed on the shoulders of the head coach and his assistants. The bottom line is that Minnesota needs to start winning, and doing it quickly, or there will be more than just Jenn Sterger headlines in Minnesota before this season concludes.


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