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Give Way or Yield? The jurisdiction of your contract does matter! (Law note)
Have you ever been to England? If so, you've likely seen their version of our "Yield" sign– the "Give Way" sign. It is a bit jarring to those from this side of the "big pond".
Similarly, contracts can be worded differently– and, interpreted differently– depending on the state that you are in. This is why it is always a good idea to have your contract or proposal vetted for the state(s) where you provide professional services.
When confronted with a "give way" sign you have the general idea of yielding, but might be confused by that whole "left side of the road" thing in some countries, where if you are turning right, you must give way to all vehicles coming towards you including those turning left. Likewise, you might have a good understanding of your construction contract in one state, but not how it would be interpreted in another state.
As just one of many examples– the statute of repose can vary widely. In North Carolina, it is 6 years. In South Carolina, it is 10 years. The jurisdiction (state) that you are in does matter– sometimes critically so.
Have you ever found yourself in trouble because of a difference of state laws from what you are most familiar with? Share in the comments section below.
Learn from SONY: Don't use trash talk in your construction project emails!
Lessons in construction administration come from everywhere — including the SONY scandal.
In case you are a bear hibernating in a cave (in which case, go back to sleep!), you've heard about the SONY hacking that was apparently, but not definitively, done by North Korea due to their displeasure over the movie The Interview. And, you may have found it amusing to read of the inner bickering at SONY, at lease until the threat of a national incident and the (at least temporary) yanking of the movie from its planned Christmas release.
Lost in all of the discussion about taste, censorship, security, and First Amendment rights, however, was a simple lesson for each of us. Never put anything in writing that you wouldn't want to see on the TMZ report, the Wall Street Journal, or the New York Times. For example, don't call one of the biggest stars in your studio (Angelina Jolie) a "minimally talented spoiled brat."
I've written about this before, but this is a fine time to remind you that someday, someone will read your emails. And that someone will not be privy to your internal jokes, quirky sense of humor, or understand that you just had a bad day. If you have to have those awkward conversations– have them in person, or at least on the phone. Don't play around with written communications. Every email, text, tweet, Facebook post, letter, note, or diary entry can be discoverable in a lawsuit.
We've all done it. Sent inappropriate emails. Vents. Laments. Stop. Endeavor to be boring rather than funny in all of your online accounts. You may be only laughing on the inside, but you'll still have a job, respect, and knowledge that there are no hidden documents waiting to shame you at the stroke of a hacker's keyboard. And, tell your employees to do the same.
Do you have an example of getting an inadvertent email or text? Something that could have been embarrassing if it leaked beyond your firm? Share in the comments below.
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Don't Let Construction Problems Become Construction Disputes (guest post)
To start our week off right, today we have another important article from guest blogger Christopher G. Hill, LEED AP. Chris is a Virginia Supreme Court certified mediator, construction lawyer and owner of the Richmond, VA firm, The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC. He authors the Construction Law Musings blog where he discusses legal and policy issues relevant to construction professionals. His practice concentrates on mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals. [His blog was also one of the first construction law blogs I found and followed, even if he is a Duke alum!] Take it away, Chris!
First and foremost, thanks to Melissa for inviting me back to post here at her great blog. She continues to invite me back despite my being a Blue Devil (and I try not to hold her Tar Heel status against her).
So much of discussion relating to construction law and construction lawyers centers on the litigation of disputes. This discussion comes in many forms from avoidance of such litigation through the early intervention of good counsel prior to getting into a project to what sort of resolution mechanism to use. Another branch of this discussion is essentially the right way to pursue your claim (or as some may read it start the dispute ball rolling). Sometimes a payment bond claim is the best method while others a straight up contractual suit is the best way to go.
Of course, all of this discussion presumes that there will be disputes. While I agree to some degree that in the Murphy's Law riddled world of commercial construction, problems will arise. These problems need not rise to the level of a dispute that requires outside (read court or arbitrator) intervention. A few tips that are easy to write, but admittedly hard to practice at times can hopefully keep problems from blossoming into disputes. I've listed a three big ones here:
- Use "in house counsel." Yes, I know that most of you engineers, architects, commercial general contractors and subcontractors out there aren't big enough to either want or need a full time attorney on the payroll. What I mean by this is that when problems occur (or preferably before doing so), give your friendly local construction lawyer a call. As I learned from my dad, an ounce of prevention and all that. That 10 minute phone call may help avoid many hours of time and bills from your attorney later down the road.
- Build Relationships. This seems like more of a marketing tip, but it is also a risk prevention strategy. I have seen many a potential dispute get resolved with minimal or no intervention on my part simply because the general and subcontractor had a good working relationship. With the right team oriented approach and communication many a jobsite problem can be resolved in the pre-dispute stage. If the two companies don't know each other, this is less likely to occur.
- Communicate Up Front. I know, I beat this drum a lot. Why? Because it's a big deal. Setting the right expectations through proper communication and negotiation on the front end will set the terms of the "deal" and give all involved a guide for how to deal with problems as they occur.
Following these three tips will help you avoid construction disputes and the hefty attorney fees that come with the prosecution of those disputes.
Can you think of other tips that we can add to the list? Let Melissa and me know.
Thanks Chris! As always, you hit the nail on the head (pun intended). For those that don't already follow Chris' blog (and why don't you???), do check it out and show him some blog love. You'll learn a lot, and be glad you did.
Construction Communication Done Right!
Greetings all! Today, I have the honor of writing a guest post on Chris Hill's blog, Construction Law Musings, on the topic of how to communicate– and how not to miscommunicate–on a construction project.
I know that I talk a lot about communication on this blog– and with good reason. One of the number one reasons complaints turn into lawsuits against architects and engineers (and contractors, and others) is a failure of the parties to understand– really, truly understand– one another.
Check out my post, and pass it on.
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Is your design professional construction contract too friendly? (law note)
My husband often travels the back roads between Chapel Hill and Fuquay Varina to visit friends. En route (a circuitous route that goes past Sharon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, among other places), he passes by the "Friendly Grocery". For those who haven't had the pleasure, here is a photo of the side of the building in all its glory.
In case you cannot read the list of forbidden activities, I'm re-printed them here (complete with spelling error):
I'm not sure which is the "friendly" part of that sign. In fact, the sign seems to be the antithesis of friendly.
What does this have to do with your construction contracts? Sometimes, in an effort to please the client and/or secure the project, architects and engineers have the habit of being too friendly in their contract language. That is, you make promises or proposals that may promise too much of a good thing for the client. This can cause big problems. Bigger than being towed away from a rural grocery store in the middle of nowhere. You could be putting your insurance coverage at risk.
Have you ever promised to use "best efforts" in your design or plans? Promised to design to a specific LEED standard? Guaranteed 100% satisfaction? You might be putting your errors & omission coverage at issue. By warrantying or guaranteeing something, you are assuming a level of liability well beyond the standard of care required by law. By law, you only need to conform to the standard of care, and your insurance will only provide coverage up to that standard of care. In other words, if you make guarantees or promise "best efforts," you are contracting to something that will *not* be insured. If something goes wrong, you will be without the benefit of your professional liability coverage.
Instead, make sure that your contracts, and proposals, are not too friendly to the client. Sure, agree to work in accordance with the standard of care of professional architects/engineers. But don't make guarantees, or promise "best" efforts. In fact, you might want to educate your client on why you cannot make such guarantees, and why anyone who does (i.e., your competition) is putting their insurance coverage at risk. Owners want and need you to stay within the bounds of your coverage. You need to, also. Maybe the owner of the Friendly Grocery was on to something there.
Your turn. Have you ever used language that jeopardized your insurance protection? Uncertain if you have? Drop me a line and we can talk.
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What happened to Stani?
He's injured his knee in the training yesterday.. This reminds me of Roger getting injured right before his home tournament Basel in 2004 and 05.. It must be a huge shock for Stan.. But, he says he will be sitting with the team and cheer (in the article Yvo posted above).. The article below says he will undergo the surgery on Friday,, but is he able to sit with the team??
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Switzerland's Davis Cup hopes were dealt a blow when top seed Stanislas Wawrinka pulled out of their World Group opening round tie with Spain with a knee injury.
The Swiss tennis association announced late on Thursday that Wawrinka had torn a ligament in his right knee during the team's final training session.
Wawrinka, who had been drawn to play Spain's world number 15 David Ferrer in the second singles rubber, will undergo an operation on Friday and is expected to be out of action for up to 12 weeks.
The world number 32 was already carrying the weight of Swiss hopes following Roger Federer's decision to skip the competition's opening round.
As in previous Davis Cup campaigns, the world number one said he wanted to concentrate on his own flourishing tour career.
Spain have no such worries, with world number two Rafael Nadal lending his presence to an impressive, young squad.
Nadal is due to take on Swiss number three Marco Chiudinelli in Friday's opening rubber.
Following Wawrinka's withdrawal, Ferrer is now likely to face Davis Cup debutant Stephane Bohli, ranked 278th in the world.
The fourth member of the Swiss team, Yves Allegro, is a doubles specialist with no singles ranking.
Roger, Chiudi, Stan the Man, Michi, Timea, Swiss guys and girls
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- One pair of shorts/pants that fit your kid currently
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This tutorial works best on little kids sizes up to a 3 Toddler maybe even a 4T. Because of the fact that there is little difference between front and back of toddler pants/shorts we are using already existing clothing that fits them WELL for the initial pattern. (The difference between Kids and Toddler sizes is that Toddler sizes accommodate a diaper)
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Lay your pants/shorts out on the paper folded in half. Use the ruler to help draw the lines as strait as possible, don't follow the curves of the outside of pants, keep all lines strait except the crotch curve. The shorts I used had elastic in the waist so I used the width of the leg and drew my line strait up to the waist. "This is your starting pattern".
Fine Tuning the Pattern:
- Use the ruler and add 2" to the top, bottom and side of your Starting Pattern (Red lines in picture above)
- From the center Front/Back edge measure out and mark 3", 4", and 5" (Blue lines in picture above)
- Title your pattern with what size you used and pattern name, so you can use it repeatedly. (Pink lines in picture above). The pattern is finished.
- Pin your pattern to your fabric (Your fabric should be folded over where when you pin the pattern down one side will be right side up and the other wrong side up to get the two opposite sides of the pants)
- Cut out your pieces. While your pattern piece is still on your fabric mark the pleat lines either by giving each line a 1/4" snip on the very edge of the fabric or by using a fabric marker to mark it.
- Pin pleats matching the two outside lines up, middle line should be folded inward towards crotch edge.
- Sew 1/8" " down each pleat edge until the desired pleat length is achieved.
- Pin each leg together and sew down the inseam making sure not to sew in the crotch areas. I used a 1/4" seam allowance.
- When legs are sewn flip one leg right side out and insert into other leg. Pin crotch together matching up all notches and sew.
- Fold the waist down 1" and sew in place. Measure your child's waist and the waist of pants, what ever the difference minus 2" will be your elastic length. (So, if my son has a 19" waist and the pants are 24" the difference between the two is 5" minus the 2" equals 3" of elastic that is needed.)
- Pin the middle of the elastic to the back pant waist seam and stitch in place with a wide stationary zigzag stitch. Stretch the elastic out 1" on either side, pin it then stitch it down with the stationary zigzag. Don't worry about it looking a little bunched, it will be pulled out when the band is sewn.
- Fold down the waist once again, pin in place and sew stretching the back out as you go.
- Add those buttons now if you're using them. There are no specific spacings, I just placed mine where they looked good. Some pant/shorts may have longer pleats and look good with more buttons.
- Hem the legs to desired length and you're done.
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Linamar Announces Significant Improvement Over 2009 Results, Expands Global Footprint and Increases Dividend16:00 EST Wednesday, March 09, 2011GUELPH, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 9, 2011) - Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR)Sales increase 31.4% over the fourth quarter of 2009 ("Q4 2009"); Adjusted net earnings of $20.2 million or $0.31 per share up almost double over 2009; Adjusted operating earnings up $15.3 million or 115% over Q4 2009; Launch book accelerates to over $2.1 billion; Global expansion and diversification strategies realized through acquisition in France; Access business up 69% over prior year on an adjusted basis, market continues to show positive signs of recovery; The revolving credit facility due to expire in late 2011 was early renewed for a 4 year term and the facility increased to $600 million. Three Months EndedDecember 3120102009(in millions of dollars, except earnings per share figures)$$Sales$593.7$451.9Operating Earnings (Loss)Powertrain/Driveline38.128.8Industrial(11.0)(21.0)Operating Earnings (Loss)$27.1$7.8Unusual Items$1.4$5.4Operating Earnings (Loss) – Adjusted$28.5$13.2Net Earnings (Loss) attributable to shareholders of the company19.214.6Unusual Items1.0(3.9)Net Earnings (Loss) attributable to shareholders of the company – Adjusted20.210.7Earnings (Loss) per Share20.210.7Earnings (Loss) per Share - Adjusted0.310.17Unusual ItemsTaxable Items before Tax1) Capital asset impairments due to market conditions-2.82) Closure announcement of Invar-6.43) Access equipment contract converted from previous period sale to a rental contract-2.54) Change in key accounting estimates5.9(6.3)5) Exchange gains on $130 million USD Private Placement Notes(4.5)-1.45.4Tax Impact(0.4)(1.6)1.03.8Non-Taxable Items6) Rate changes on future income taxes in Canada-(3.7)7) Utilization of previously unrecognized tax losses-(4.0)Total Unusual Items1.0(3.9) Operating Highlights Sales for the fourth quarter of 2010 ("Q4 2010") were $593.7 million, up $141.8 million from $451.9 million from Q4 2009:Sales for the Powertrain/Driveline segment increased by $121.3 million, or 27.7% in Q4 2010 to $558.9 million compared to $437.6 million in Q4 2009. The sales increase in the fourth quarter was impacted by: significant levels of maturing volumes and newly launched programs from the company's substantial book of launch business; and higher sales driven by moderately increased consumer demand in the US and Asia. Industrial segment sales increased 143.4%, or $20.5 million from Q4 2009 to $34.8 million. The sales increase was due to: significant increases in demand in the access equipment markets The company's adjusted operating earnings for Q4 2010 were $28.5 million. This compares to $13.2 million adjusted operating profit for Q4 2009, an increase of $15.3 million:the increase was driven primarily by improved margins as production volumes increased on mature and launching new programs in the Powertrain/Driveline segment; and improved margins on the increased volumes in the access equipment. Q4 2010 adjusted operating earnings of $38.0 million for the Powertrain/Driveline segment were higher by $12.6 million from the adjusted operating earnings of $25.4 million in Q4 2009; the adjusted operating losses for the Industrial segment were $9.5 million in Q4 2010, a decrease in loss of $2.7 million from Q4 2009. "We are very pleased with our 4th quarter results capping off a year of rapid recovery from the lows of 2009," said Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz, "Sales, earnings, content per vehicle, global market presence and booked business launches are all growing, poising Linamar for continued successful growth in the coming years." Dividends The Board of Directors today declared an eligible dividend in respect to the quarter ended December 31, 2010 of CDN$0.08 per share on the common shares of the company, payable on or after April 15, 2011 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2011. Risk and Uncertainties (forward looking statements) Linamar no longer provides a financial outlook.Certain information provided by Linamar in these unaudited interim financial statements, MD&A and other documents published throughout the year that are not recitation of historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. The words "estimate", "believe", "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Persons reading this report are cautioned that such statements are only predictions and the actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating such forward-looking statements, readers should specifically consider the various factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements.Such forward-looking information may involve important risks and uncertainties that could materially alter results in the future from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Linamar. Some risks and uncertainties may cause results to differ from current expectations. The factors which are expected to have the greatest impact on Linamar include but are not limited to (in the various economies in which Linamar operates): the extent of OEM outsourcing, industry cyclicality, trade and labour disruptions, pricing concessions and cost absorptions, delays in program launches, the company's dependence on certain engine and transmission programs and major OEM customers, currency exposure, and technological developments by Linamar's competitors.A large proportion of the company's cash flows are denominated in foreign currencies. The movement of foreign currency exchange rates against the Canadian dollar has the potential to have a negative impact on financial results. The company has employed a hedging strategy as appropriate to attempt to mitigate the impact but cannot be completely assured that the entire exchange effect has been offset.Other factors and risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ from current expectations are discussed in the MD&A and include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in interest rates, environmental emission and safety regulations, governmental, environmental and regulatory policies, and changes in the competitive environment in which Linamar operates. Linamar assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Conference Call Information Q4 Conference Call InformationLinamar will hold a conference call on March 9, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. EST to discuss its fourth quarter/year end results. The numbers for this call are (647) 427-3420 (local/overseas) or (888) 300-0053 (North America) confirmation number 42706437, with a call-in required 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. The conference call will be chaired by Linda Hasenfratz, Linamar's Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the company's full quarterly financial statements, including the Management's Discussion & Analysis will be available on the company's website after 4 p.m. EST on March 9, 2011 and at www.sedar.com by the start of business on March 10, 2011. A taped replay of the conference call will also be made available starting at 11:00 p.m. on March 9, 2011 for seven days. The number for replay is (800) 642-1687, Conference ID 42706437. The conference call can also be accessed by web cast at www.linamar.com, by accessing the investor relations/events menu, and will be available for a 7 day period.Q1 Conference Call InformationLinamar will hold a conference call on May 11, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. EST to discuss its first quarter results. The numbers for this call are (647) 427-3420 (local/overseas) or (888) 300-0053 (North America) confirmation number 42722371, with a call-in required 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. The conference call will be chaired by Linda Hasenfratz, Linamar's Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the company's full quarterly financial statements, including the Management's Discussion & Analysis will be available on the company's website after 4 p.m. EST on May 11, 2011 and at www.sedar.com by the start of business on May 12, 2011. A taped replay of the conference call will also be made available starting at 11:00 p.m. on May 11, 2011 for seven days. The number for replay is (800) 642-1687, Conference ID 42722371. The conference call can also be accessed by web cast at www.linamar.com, by accessing the investor relations/events menu, and will be available for a 7 day period.Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is a diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products powering vehicles, motion, work and lives. The company is made up of 4 key divisions – Manufacturing, Driveline, Industrial Commercial Energy (ICE) and Skyjack, all world leaders in the design, development and production of highly engineered products. The company's Manufacturing and Driveline divisions focus on precision metallic components, modules and systems for engine, transmission and driveline systems designed for passenger vehicle markets. The ICE group concentrates on similar products for on and off highway vehicle, energy and other industrial markets. The company's Skyjack division is noted for their innovative, high quality mobile industrial equipment, notably its class-leading aerial work platforms and telehandlers. With more than 12,500 employees in 39 manufacturing locations, 5 R&D centers and 13 sales offices in 11 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, Linamar generated sales of more than $2.2 Billion in 2010. For more information about Linamar Corporation and its industry leading products and services, visit www.linamar.com.Frank HasenfratzLinda HasenfratzChairman of the BoardChief Executive OfficerGuelph, OntarioMarch 9, 2011FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Linda HasenfratzLinamar Corporation(519) 836-7550


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AMBULANCE chiefs have revealed just how easy it is for members of the public to use a lifesaving defibrillator.
Bosses from East Midlands and West Midlands ambulance services spoke out as part of the Mail's Stay Fit, Stay Alive campaign to have the machines fitted in all gyms across the area.
The push comes after a 64-year-old man was left with brain damage and seriously ill in hospital following a cardiac arrest at a local gym.
The defibrillator gives the heart an electric shock to allow effective cardiac rhythm to be re-established.
Pete Winson, paramedic and community defibrillation officer from East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), said: "When it comes to cardiac arrest, seconds count and the use of a defibrillator, while our crews travel to the scene, can save a life."
The best conditions for defibrillation are present for only one to two minutes of someone going into cardiac arrest, with success rates decreasing from then at up to 20 per cent per minute of delay.
The machines can be used by anyone who witnesses an arrest as the machine gives clear instructions on what to do.
The following is a breakdown of how to use one of the devices:
l Simply turn the machine on and take the pads out of the packet, and apply them to the patient's bare chest as indicated;
l The automated voice on the defibrillator says in the background: 'Connect electrodes';
l Once the leads are connected to the patient's chest, the machine will analyse what heart rhythm the patient's heart is in. The machine will only recognise when a patient is in cardiac arrest; and
l If it recognises a patient is in cardiac arrest, it will then ask the user to deliver a shock to the patient in order to restart the patient's heart.
The machines will only deliver a shock to a patient in cardiac arrest.
People cannot shock a healthy patient; the machine simply will not let anyone do that.
Mr Winson added: "When it comes to cardiac arrest, seconds count and the use of a defibrillator while our crews travel to the scene can save a life."
EMAS has invested more than £120,000 in installing defibrillators in strategic places across the area.
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You will meet with HR, department managers, division heads and sometimes the GM. I had to spend 3 hours on the first day and than after waiting for 30 minutes for the final interview with the FB director I was told to come back a different day for the final interview. I also had a phone interview with the HR manager prior to meeting with the department head and assistant managers. The phone interview was the generic question and answer. The interview with the department head was casual but the final interview was very formal with professional tones.
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I applied online – interviewed at Hyatt (Orlando, FL).
I had an initial interview with the recruiting manager then she took me up to the front desk manager lastly I interviewed with assistant director of rooms. All were very friendly loved the fact I was a hospitality management graduate and had a great personality and were willing to bring me on board fresh out of school.
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Did not negotiate but explained my long term goals of moving up in the company
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at Hyatt in September 2014.
Completed an online application. Received a call a couple of weeks later to schedule an interview. My interview was the following day. The interviewer was pleasant. She went over the duties of the position and the requirements the hotel has set forth for home agents and well as onsite agents. Basic interview questions and the entire conversation lasted about 30-45 minutes.
Before we ended the called, she informed me that a background check and employee verification was the next step, and that there were other applicants still needing to be interviewed and I would hear back in 5-7 days.
6 days later I received a call offering me the position.
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The pay rate is already set. Negotiation was involved in the process.
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at Hyatt (Clearwater, FL) in September 2014.
I had a very personal one-on-one interview with the Payroll Manager who was very inviting and comfortable to speak with. The interview played out like a natural conversation between the Payroll Manager and I where she'd discuss the company industry, reorganizations taking place, the new systems implementations that were needed and about to be rolled out, etc. In return, I'd bounce off her presentation of the company and Payroll Coordinator role, sharing my previous experiences and knowledge that would allow me to team up and make significant contributions to the department that i felt were necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the Payroll Coordinator position. I felt very welcomed and optimistic walking out of my interview, thinking that I connected with the Payroll Manager on a professional and personal level. The interview lasted about two hours.
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I applied online. The process took 2 days – interviewed at Hyatt (Orlando, FL).
I was contacted via phone 2 days after I applied for the position and was asked to come in for an interview. I met with the front office manager and he asked basic questions...what's your goal, why do you want to work for Hyatt...nothing difficult. A few min later I met with the assistant director of rooms and we just spoke casually about the property, company and my past experience.
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I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Hyatt (Austin, TX) in August 2014.
I applied on-line then drove to the hotel and presented myself and my resume to the concierge. She took me to HR and after checking that all was correct in the on-line submission an HR person screened/interviewed me. I three days later I had a second interview with the Hiring Manager, then about four days later I had a third interview with the HM and the department Director.Following the third interview there is a 5-7 day wait as they do your background check as well as reference check. The entire process was smooth and HR was extremely helpful.
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They gave me my asking salary.
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I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days – interviewed at Hyatt.
I interviewed with a recruiter at a campus job fair before graduation. The recruiter had an informational seminar they day before the job fairs and scheduled interviews at the job fair. The recruiter likes to see that you are prepared, as you should be. Fill out the application and job test online beforehand and turn in a copy in person. Recruiters are very personable and want to get an idea about the person, not necessarily about technical skills and knowledge. Also, you are asked to give the top 3 locations you would prefer and they make you offer based on those if available.
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I did not negotiate much, all trainees are brought in at a specific salary based on the area and hotel income. Benefits package is nice and there is a raise in 6 months and each year.
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I applied online. The process took a week – interviewed at Hyatt (Schaumburg, IL).
Very easy interview process...phone with GM. Face to face with food and bev supervisor. Was offered the job after 24 hrs..background ck took about 2 days. Started as soon as he background ck and have been offered more hours already.
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typicall interview nothing extensive or any difficult questions you go through 3 interviews very easy typical questions it felt like the interview is just to see what type of personality you have and what type of person you are
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at Hyatt.
First received a phone call from HR asking standard questions for the position. I then was asked to schedule an in person interview. I met with two sales managers and it was more of a get to know me interview and was very relaxed. I was asked normal questions about working as a team and my previous experience. After this I was called to come in for the final interview. Here I met with 5 different people and were told in more detail about the position and asked normal questions. All of them asked why hyatt and why this position.
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The U.S. command said Saturday five more American troops were killed. One died Saturday from a roadside bomb south of Baghdad. Four died Friday - one in the western province of Anbar, one by small arms fire south of the capital and two by a roadside bomb and small arms fire in northwestern Baghdad, the military said.
Meanwhile, gunmen wearing Iraqi army uniforms entered a village west of Baghdad early Saturday, and opened fire on the men, killing 15 of them, an Iraqi general and a Kurdish political party said.
According to the AP, The victims were Kurdish Shiites. The gunmen entered the village of Hamid Shifi, some 60 miles west of Baghdad early Saturday and forced families from their homes, said Brig. Gen. Nazim Sherif.
Also on Saturday, the office of parliament speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani confirmed that Sunni official's brother, Mohammed al-Mashhadani, was abducted two days before in western Baghdad. A Sunni political party Web site said only that Mohammed al-Mashhadani was grabbed by unknown gunmen near a Sunni mosque in the capital's Jamaa district.
Elsewhere, Shiite militiamen from the Mahdi Army traded gunfire Saturday with Iraqi soldiers in southwestern Baghdad's Baiyaa district, killing one of the soldiers, police said.
In Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit, 80 miles north of Baghdad, police received the bodies of seven men killed in clashes the night before in Samarra.
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This Companion introduces readers to the practice of Christian theology, covering what theologians do, why they do it, and what steps readers can take in order to become theological practitioners themselves. The volume aims to capture the variety of practices involved in doing theology,...
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its good to know you are home safe and sound just up dateing the RR .
we worrie ...I know your a big girl but we still worrie .
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Anna, I have been lurking on this site for some time now. Your thread has finally motivated me to register. I have to say how impressed I am with your travels and your writing. I have two daughters who I hope grow up to be independent thinkers and doers who aren't afraid to take on any challenge. Your parents, if they think like me, must be very proud of you. Working through your loss, and your fears, and not running from them will serve you well throughout your life. Hell, it already has! Good luck with whatever adventure awaits, and I can't wait for your next post.
I too plan to ride to Alaska (from New England and through Canada on dirt) in a few years when my girls are grown a bit. But surely not on a Radian, as fine a steed as it may be. Kudos to you on that too, lol...
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I'll echo what a lot of others have already said; I spend a fair amount of time on this site, I've lurked for years and only recently even registered. I'll probably only ever amount to a handful of posts. All my travels, the miles and weeks on the road, getting rained on, camping, freezing, baking, sweating, swearing and all the associated troubles, panics, opportunities, chance encounters and unexpected joys that i have been lucky enough to have had, will never amount to a ride report that comes close to this. That said, I had to say thanks. Thanks for sharing, it can't have been easy. Thanks for the time and effort you put into the writing, it shows.
A ride report is a poor name for what you have done. A report implies that it is a merely collection of data, of facts and experiences, gathered and relayed for dissemination and review.
You've told a magnificent story. One that has captivated and moved a great many strangers in your wide audience. A good story shares something of the teller, and you have shared much of yourself.
Thanks for the story.
- Jon
Back in a town with roads, motorcycles, and beer. Bliss.
Joined: Jul 2011
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Oddometer: 394
Just read the entire thread, "cover to cover" so to speak.
Amazing story, wonderful writing... One of the best RR I've seen.
Put me on the waiting list once the book deal's done.
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Greetings from the holy land on your journey. Love reading it. Thanks you for sharing!
long time rider
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Location: texas coast
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Almost 259,000 views of this thread. Been a subscriber since the beginning, and know that it is probably close to the end, but I want to say it has been the best thread I have ever been a part of, on any forum.
Thank you so much for sharing your time, experiences and feelings with me. It has been like you were writing to me and just to me. If I live to 100 I will never forget "CLEAVAGE JUICE". I hope and pray all is well with you and your life. tomp dd50
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slave to gravity
Joined: May 2006
Location: New Melbourne, Newfoundland
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I too landed here from RoninMoto's thread and have enjoyed your RR immensely.
More years than I care to think about a girlffriend and I rented a big Beemer GS in Gibsons for a little tour in the same neck of the woods. In 5 days we rode 700 km's and rode 9 ferries
I'm on the tent thread if you decide to head northeast one day.
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Port Angeles, WA - Portland, OR
Part 2: Day 4
Port Angeles, WA Portland, OR: 449 miles
July 3, 2012
It rained so hard last night I thought the roof was going to cave in. My bunk sat close to the ceiling. I could hardly sit up and I could feel the beating of the rain above my head like a heard of buffalo on a stampede. There was no use even trying to sleep.
I kept looking out the window, checking to see the Radian hadnt washed away and was floating down the road like an abandoned victim drowning in the street. She still stood through the whole night, withstanding the brunt of the weather. Stoic and strong facing the storm she glowed under the street lights like a brave superhero. I felt guilty watching her, warm and dry from my safe haven.
By morning the rain had subsided and for the first time in Washington I could see a patch of blue sky and the snowy tips of the Olympic Mountains.
Thrilled to ride some twisty mountain roads thousands of feet up all the way to tree line, I packed fast. I knew it would rain again soon.
I had learned my lesson from before; dont load up the bike before starting it and warming it up ..just in case.
I turned the key and pressed start, with the choke on. The starter would spin but the engine wouldnt catch. I played with the choke, I opened the throttle, but still the motor wouldnt pick up.
The butterflies burned in my gut as I continued to try and start my engine. I shook the bike side to side, being sure to hear gas sloshing around in the tank. I pulled in the clutch and put the kickstand up, even though this time I knew it was in neutral. I turned the petcock to prime. I checked the hose I had recently fixed.
Every now and then the bike would tease me and the motor would spit like it was going to pick up. But the starter would just keep rolling.
It was time to call Bee.
Fortunately he answered. I explained to him what was going on and he said, At this point you probably know your bike better than I do, so if you cant get it started Im not sure what to tell you.
The only thing he could think of was to pull out the ignition box and make sure there wasnt water in it. He said with the heavy rains water could get in the electronics which would keep it from starting.
Pull that out and put it in the sun with the bike for thirty minutes. Then call me if you still cant get it started.
Good thing there was sun that morning. I did what the master said and waited.
I didnt see any water or condensation in the ignition box but it was pretty dusty. I got a paper towel and cleaned up the edges while waiting for the bike to finish sunbathing. I was sitting next to all my gear on the side of the road outside the hostel, trying to enjoy thirty minutes of relaxing in the sunshine which felt more like wasting time to me.
I kept looking at the mountains. I just want to be there! Of course as soon as I have sunshine the bike wont start .and I bet as soon as it does it will be raining again and I wont see shit up there. My negativity was drowning me.
Anxiety was building.
I searched for local garages, most of which were closed for the weekend. I found one that would be opening in the next hour and left a message with my situation. But hopefully I wouldnt need more help.
Sarah was on her way out and kindly offered me a ride. I said, Maybe, ask me in another fifteen minutes or so.
I crossed my fingers and slipped the ignition box back into place, turned the key, and pressed start.
The starter rolled and the motor spit a few times before the engine roared. I rocked back the throttle several turns and smiled hearing the RPMs scream. I let go and stood back, listening to the sweet sound making sure it would hold on its own.
An exhale of relief left my body like the end of an orgasm. Thank God I can go!
I had the bike loaded in just a few minutes and headed towards Olympic National Park trying not to ride too fast.
(These are the only shots I got before riding into the clouds.)
I climbed the twisty road, Hurricane Ridge. Up and up it went 5000 feet or more. I knew when I reached the tree line. Everything was socked in and the mist made spooky shadows my mind would contort into shapes that werent really there.
I rode to the top, but could hardly make out the parameter of the parking lot.
It wasnt cold, and I sat for several minutes in the thick fog wondering to myself, Why am I in such a hurry? Why does anything matter? Everything works out eventually and nothing really lasts ..so ..why the fuck do I care so much?! Just chill the fuck out!
I decided then and there to enjoy my moment. It didnt matter I got up there later than I intended. It didnt matter it was socked in. Sure a couple hours earlier it may have been clear, but that wasnt part of my journey. My adventure kept me sunbathing in the valley waiting for the bike to function, a machine I was completely dependent on and learning to respect.
The only reason I was here was because it brought me there.
I wasnt the only one on this journey. The Radian was my comrade and companion. I was not in control and had to take its needs into consideration as well as my own. It was kind of like any other relationship I suppose.
I left the mountains behind me following 101 West towards the coast. I rode in and out of the park through forests of spruce, fir, cedar, and hemlocks. I stopped at the Hoh Rainforest and walked a short loop to take a break.
There was a misty rain, typical for that area. I was surprised how many tourists there were in the park, however it was a holiday weekend. I was hoping for a stroll through the forest on my own but there were so many groups it was hard to avoid. I focused my attention on the nature.
There were soft ferns and emerald moss covering the massive trees like an ancient magical forest. I felt like I was in a fairytale and would see a centaur or stag at any moment. Yet instead I would see another group of humans passing by the beautiful landscape along the only bidden path distracting me from my imaginary fantasy.
Maybe its selfish of me to want to be in those places alone, unbothered and untouched. Even though I know its everyones right to go to those amazing beautiful places which is why everyone wants to be there.
I shouldnt expect to be the only one there, but I just cant enjoy it when surrounded by herds of tourists. So when the crowds sink in, I run away.
I continued towards Portland along coastal towns and beaches that seemed to take forever to get through. Traffic was slow and building my anxiety again.
It doesnt matter, dont be in a hurry, I kept telling myself.
I finally made it into Portland by 7pm. I pulled up to my Aunt Cathys apartment and saw my dad on the side of the road eagerly waiting my arrival.
It was the first time I had seen family since I left Virginia. It kind of struck me harder than I thought it would.
The last thing he told be in Virginia was, Just make it back.
I said, Ill see you on the other side.
He gave me a perplexed look and I reassured him, The continent. Ill see you on the other side of the continent. I think he was afraid I meant something else.
He crossed the street faster than I could get off the bike. I could see the thrill in his eyes and feel the relief in his embrace.
You are a hero, he said chuckling with tears in his eyes.
It was a lovely evening hanging out with Dads three sisters Cathy, Donna, and Janelle and my cousin Heather. It felt good to be with family again. It was something I had run away from and found loneliness without.
I realized how good it was to be loved and how important it was to receive it.
I was very thankful for my family.
May the road rise up to meet you
And wind be always at your back
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Thank you!! I still have SO much more to write, don't you worry....and at my rate it will probably take me another year ;)....lol. Thanks for your patience and following along.
May the road rise up to meet you
And wind be always at your back
long time rider
Joined: May 2010
Location: texas coast
Oddometer: 1,160
No sweat. Any new post from you is worth the wait. You make the Radian, in the rain, appear almost human, too cool... Orgasm, that's better than clevage juice. God, I love your writings. Hope all is well with you today. tomp dd50
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A method for designating communication paths in a computer network is provided, in which communication paths are designated for the transmission of data throughout a network. The network may have both recipient computers, which are the intended recipients of the data, and intermediary computers, which are not the intended recipients, but merely relay the data. Each intermediary computer is grouped with the "closest" recipient computer (i.e. the recipient computer with whom it is "least expensive" to communicate). Communication paths between the resulting groups are then identified. A representation of the network is then created. The representation replaces the intermediary computers with the inter-group communication paths, so that the inter-group communication paths appear to pass directly through the locations occupied by the intermediary computers. The created representation is then further processed so that the "least expensive" communication paths may be designated.
1. A method for designating communication paths for transmitting data in a computer network, the computer network having a plurality of computers that are the intended recipients of the data and one or more computers that are intermediaries with respect to the data, the method comprising:
for each intermediary computer, determining which recipient computer of the plurality of recipient computers to which it is most optimal for the intermediary computer to communicate and grouping the intermediary computer with the determined recipient computer, thereby creating a plurality of groups;
identifying one or more inter-group communication paths through the network that connect two or more groups of the plurality of groups;
creating a representation of the network having a plurality of communication paths, in which the intermediary computers are replaced with the inter-group communication paths, such that the inter-group communication paths pass directly through the locations occupied by the intermediary computers; and,
designating the most optimal communication paths on the created network representation as being the paths over which the data is to be transmitted.
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10. In a computer network having a plurality of recipient computers, one or more intermediary computers, and a plurality of communication links over which the computers of the network communicate, each link having an associated cost, a method for designating which of the communication links are to be used to transmit data, wherein each recipient computer is an intended recipient of the data and each intermediary computer is an intermediary with respect to the transmitted data, the method comprising:
representing the network as a forest, wherein the forest comprises a plurality of trees, each tree having a recipient computer as its root, wherein each intermediary computer is designated as a branch of a tree so as to minimize the cost of the communication links between the intermediary computer and the root of the tree;
identifying communication links between the trees of the forest;
for each pair of trees for which links have been identified, representing the recipient computers that are the roots of the trees as being directly linked without any intermediary computers, thereby creating a communication topology map for the network;
generating a minimum-cost spanning tree from the created communication topology map, wherein the minimum-cost spanning tree comprises the cheapest non-redundant links for the recipient computers in the network to use for communication; and,
designating the links of the minimum-cost spanning tree as the links over which the computers are to transmit data.
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19. A method for creating a replication topology for a network having replicating servers and intermediary servers, wherein the replicating servers share a common database and replicate changes to database to one another, the method comprising:
grouping each intermediary server with the replicating server with which it is least expensive to communicate, thereby creating a shortest-path tree;
determining the total cost of sending replicated changes between pairs of the replicating servers via their respective shortest-path trees;
creating a replication path cost map having only replicating servers, wherein each of the pairs of replicating servers is represented as being able to communicate by a direct link having a cost equal to the determined total cost; and,
designating the least expensive, non-redundant paths on the cost map as the paths over which the replicating servers are to send replicated changes to one another.
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The invention relates generally to the transmission of data to multiple computers in a computer network and, more particularly, to a designating the minimum-cost paths for disseminating data in a computer network.
In the field of computer networking, many efforts have been made to determine the best way for servers within a computer network to communicate with one another. In particular, the problem of which network links to use has been a challenge. While there may be a dozen paths that communication between two computers may use, only one or two of those paths may actually be the best. In making this determination, a network engineer may have a set of parameters to follow. These parameters may include: minimizing the distance that communications need to travel, maximizing the bandwidth available for each communication, or minimizing the amount of money spent creating the links between the computers. Such parameters will hereinafter be grouped under the general category of "cost." In other words, a network engineer tries to minimize the cost of sending messages between computers in a network. The "cost" of a network link as used herein may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: the time it takes for data to travel over the link, the physical length of the link, or the monetary cost of the link. Thus, if travel time is being used as a parameter, then a "cheap" link is one that is relatively fast, whereas an "expensive" link is relatively slow.
Several techniques have been developed to create minimum-cost network topologies. However, many of these techniques become unworkable when the problem of intermediate servers is introduced into a network. Intermediate servers are those servers that co-exist in a network with the servers for which communication is being optimized, but are not the intended recipients of the message. Those servers that are the intended recipients will be referred to herein as "recipient servers."
For example, servers on computer networks may share what is known as a "multi-master" or "distributed" database, in which multiple servers share responsibility for keeping the contents of the database current. An example of such a database is the MICROSOFT ACTIVE DIRECTORY SERVICE. Copies of parts or all of a shared database may be stored on several servers. When one server makes a change to a portion of the database, that change needs to be transmitted to all of the other servers that possess copies of that portion. Transmitting database changes from one server to another is also known as "replicating" the changes. Replication among the various servers of a network takes place according to an established pattern or "replication topology." Those servers that share the responsibility for maintaining the shared database will be referred to herein as "replicating servers." A replicating server is one implementation of a "recipient server."
There are many situations in which a network may have both replicating servers and intermediate servers. One such situation is when a shared database is divided into several partitions, in which a server may only exchange database updates with another server in the same partition. For example, a corporate directory may be divided into sales, development and marketing partitions, such that sales servers only replicate with other sales servers, development servers only replicate with other development servers, and marketing servers only replicate with other marketing servers. In such a network, dissimilar servers would be seen as intermediate servers with respect to one another. For example, marketing servers and development servers would be seen as intermediate servers by the sales servers, since sales data would not be replicated by the other two types of servers, but would simply be passed through. Data replicated between recipient servers may have to pass through these intermediate servers, and therefore they may need to be considered when determining a minimum-cost replication scheme.
Thus it can be seen that there is a need for a new method for designating communication paths in a computer network.
In accordance with the foregoing, a method for designating communication paths in a computer network is provided. According to the invention, communication paths are designated for the transmission of data throughout a network that has both recipient computers, which are the intended recipients of the data, and intermediary computers, which are not the intended recipients, but merely relay the data. Each intermediary computer is grouped with the "closest" recipient computer (i.e. the recipient computer with whom it is "least expensive" to communicate). Communication paths between the resulting groups are then identified. A representation of the network is then created. The representation replaces the intermediary computers with the inter-group communication paths, so that the inter-group communication paths appear to pass directly through the locations occupied by the intermediary computers. The created representation is then further processed so that the "least expensive" communication paths may be designated.
Additional features and advantages of the invention will be made apparent from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments that proceeds with reference to the accompanying figures.
While the appended claims set forth the features of the present invention with particularity, the invention, together with its objects and advantages, may be best understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:
Although it is not required, the invention may be implemented by program modules that are executed by a computer. Generally, program modules include routines, objects, components, data structures and the like that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. A program may include one or more program modules. The invention may be implemented on a variety of types of computers, including personal computers (PCs), hand-held devices, multi-processor systems, microprocessor-based programmable consumer electronics, network PCs, minicomputers, mainframe computers and the like. The invention may also be employed in distributed computing environments, where tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.
An example of a networked environment in which this system may be used will now be described with reference to FIG. 1. The example network includes several computers 100 communicating with one another over a network 102, represented by a cloud. Network 102 may include many well-known components, such as routers, gateways, hubs, etc. and may allow the computers 100 to communicate via wired and/or wireless media.
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Computer 100 may also contain communications connections that allow the device to communicate with other devices. A communication connection is an example of a communication medium. Communication media typically embodies computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism and includes any information delivery media. By way of example, and not limitation, communication media includes wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media. The term computer readable media as used herein includes both storage media and communication media.
Computer 100 may also have input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, pen, voice input device, touch input device, etc. Output devices such as a display 116, speakers, a printer, etc. may also be included. All these devices are well known in the art and need not be discussed at length here.
According to an embodiment of the invention, the topology of a computer network having intermediate servers may be generated or reorganized so that each intermediate server is grouped with the recipient server with which it is cheapest to communicate. These groupings will be referred to herein as "trees," with the collection of trees being referred to as a "shortest-path forest." In a shortest-path forest, each tree has a replicating server as its "root," and possibly one or more intermediate servers as its "branches." Links between these groups or "trees" may then be identified and the paths between recipient servers through the branches and through the inter-tree links may be represented without the intermediate servers. As used herein, the terms "shortest path" "closest" and the like do not necessarily equate to physical distance, but are rather meant to be expressions of cost as defined in the Background section. In other words, two servers having a direct link between them that is relatively cheap are said to be "close." Likewise, the "shortest path" between two servers is really the "cheapest" path in terms of bandwidth, monetary cost, speed, physical distance or whatever other criteria is being used to set up the communication topology.
In one embodiment of the invention, a shortest path forest is first generated using a procedure that is based on Dijkstra's Algorithm. According to this procedure, the replicating servers are designated as the roots. Then, each intermediate server is grouped with the root having the cheapest link to it. Referring to
According to the procedure, the server 150 is designated as the root server as shown in
An example of a procedure that creates a shortest-path forest according to an embodiment of the invention will now be described. To aid in this example, a network having both recipient servers and intermediate servers is shown in FIG. 4. The network, generally labeled 180, maintains a directory service database that is shared by servers A-J. These servers replicate changes to the database to one another. The database is divided into several partitions, including a "sales partition." The sales partition is maintained by sales servers A-E while the other partitions are maintained by intermediate servers F-J. The cost of each link is also shown. To create a shortest path forest from the network 180, the recipient servers A-E are designated to be roots, as shown in
Once all of the servers of the network 180 have been grouped into trees, the shortest-path forest can be considered complete. The network 180 may then be redrawn so that the roots of the trees are at the bottom, as shown in FIG. 5. As shown, the trees do not touch one another. Based on the shortest-path forest representation of the network, the intermediate servers G-J can be eliminated, leaving only the sales servers A-F. In an embodiment of the invention, this may be accomplished by the following: for each link in the shortest-path forest that connects two trees, calculating the total cost of the path that connects the roots of the two trees over those links—including any intervening branches, and creating a new replication topology map that shows the link as passing directly from one root to another, without any intervening servers, and having the calculated total cost. This is illustrated in the modified network representation 190 of FIG. 6.
Now, the most efficient network links for the recipient servers of the network 180 to use for communication can be determined. Typically, determining which network links to use for sending data between recipient servers involves three goals. First, all recipient servers should be connected in the communication topology. Second, redundant communication paths should be avoided. Finally, the total cost of the network links used in the topology should be minimized. One way to fulfill these three goals is to create a so-called "minimum-cost spanning tree"—referred to herein as a "spanning tree." Several methods exist for creating a spanning tree, one of which involves the use of Kruskal's algorithm, developed by Joseph Kruskal of BELL LABS. This method involves:
Referring to
In the previous examples, it has been assumed that there is full connectivity between the various servers of the network 180. In reality certain links may not have full connectivity with one another, even if they have endpoints at the same server. For example, a bridge may be required to get data from one link to another. When bridges are present, the above-described procedure may have to be modified so that a shortest-path forest is generated for each bridge prior to the creation of a minimum-cost spanning tree. Also, some links may use incompatible transport protocols, or be available only at certain times. In such cases, the above-described procedure may also have to be modified so that those servers that share a transport protocol or have compatible schedules are treated separately for the purpose of generating a shortest-path forest.
In an embodiment of the invention, the network 180 (
There are many ways to implement the present invention in software. In one implementation, illustrated in
The invention described herein may be used to establish communication paths between computers located at the same site and/or between groups of computers located at different sites. Referring to
When implemented on a shared database network, it may be desirable to modify certain aspects of the invention in order to account for read-only servers. For example, in a directory service database, some servers may hold 'writeable' copies of a partition, while others may hold 'read-only' copies. In such a scenario, database replication may be set up so that changes are only replicated from writeable servers. In other words, replication between two writeable servers occurs in both directions, but if a writeable server and a read-only server are involved, then replication only occurs from the writeable server to the read-only server, and not vice versa.
According to an embodiment of the invention, additional parameters may be included in the process of designating communication links in order to account for the presence of read-only servers. These parameters include, but are not limited to:
(1) All writeable servers should be linked to one another without any intervening read-only servers;
(2) Read-only servers should be connected to the writeable servers so that they can replicate in any changed data; and,
(3) Read-only servers should not replicate in from other read-only servers, since the other read-only servers cannot possibly have any changes. However, read-only servers may replicate from other read-only servers if required by the communication links of the network. An example would be where a read-only server was connected to the rest of the network solely by a link to another read-only server that was, itself, well connected to the rest of the network.
To illustrate an implementation of these parameters, a simple network, generally labeled 200, is shown in
As a result, when there are both writeable and read-only servers in a shared-database network, and this embodiment of the invention is used, the replication topology ends up being a 'two-tiered' tree, in which the top tier includes all of the writeable servers linked in a bi-directional minimum spanning tree, and the bottom tier includes the read-only servers. The bottom tier may include several trees appended to the tier, in which replication occurs in a downward direction. In this example, "downward" means "away from the writeable servers." An example of a two-tier tree is shown in FIG. 11. As it can be seen, some read-only servers are closer to the writeable servers than other read-only servers, but the closer read-only servers don't need to replicate in from the farther ones.
It can thus be seen that a new a useful method for designating communication paths in a network has been provided. In view of the many possible embodiments to which the principles of this invention may be applied, it should be recognized that the embodiments described herein with respect to the drawing figures is meant to be illustrative only and should not be taken as limiting the scope of invention. For example, those of skill in the art will recognize that the elements of the illustrated embodiments shown in software may be implemented in hardware and vice versa or that the illustrated embodiments can be modified in arrangement and detail without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention as described herein contemplates all such embodiments as may come within the scope of the following claims and equivalents thereof.
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