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Application programming interface (API) for starting and accessing distributed routing table (DRT) functionality. The API facilitates bootstrapping into the DRT by one or more devices of a group of devices (a mesh) seeking to collaborate over a serverless connection, establishing a node of the DRT, where each node is an instance of an application that is participating in the mesh, and node participation by allowing the application to search for keys published by other nodes in the mesh, or by becoming part of the mesh by publishing a key. The API facilitates optimization of the routing table for quickly finding a root of a specific key in the mesh by finding the key directly in a cache or by asking a root node of the key that is in the local routing table that is closest numerically to the key being searched.
1. A computer-implemented interface for communications management, comprising:
a single distributed routing table extending across multiple devices that collaborate via an application between the multiple devices;
multiple node instances distributed over respective separate ones of the multiple devices, wherein the multiple node instances form the single distributed routing table for serverless collaboration via the application between the multiple devices, the single distributed routing table forms an overlay mesh on top of an underlying Internet Protocol network transport;
an application programming interface component on one of the multiple devices for starting and accessing the single distributed routing table, and for interacting with a respective node instance of the respective one of the multiple devices and determining a route to a destination device, the route includes a set of hops between selected node instances on respective ones of the multiple devices; and
a processor configured to execute computer-executable instructions stored in memory, the memory includes the interface component.
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11. A communications management system, comprising: a single distributed routing table extended across multiple devices that collaborate via an application in a serverless environment;
multiple node instances each corresponding to a respective separate device of the multiple devices that participates in the collaboration via the application, the multiple node instances form the single distributed routing table;
the single distributed routing table forms an overlay mesh on to of an underlying Internet Protocol network transport;
an application programming interface component associated with each device of the multiple devices that enables initiation and access to at least one node instance participating in the serverless environment along a route that includes a set of hops between respective node instances on respective participating devices;
and a processor configured to execute computer-executable instructions stored in memory, the memory includes the interface component.
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20. A method of communications management, comprising acts of:
starting and accessing a single distributed routing table in a serverless environment via an application programming interface;
extending the single distributed routing table across multiple devices that collaborate via an application in the serverless environment;
generating a node instance for each respective separate device of the multiple devices that participates in the collaboration, the node instances for each of the respective separate devices form the single distributed routing table;
initiating at least one node instance participating in the serverless collaboration utilizing an interface component associated with each device of the multiple devices;
accessing at least one node instance participating in the serverless collaboration utilizing an application programming interface component associated with each device of the multiple devices;
determining a route from at least one node instance to a destination device, where the route includes a set of hops between selected node instances on respective devices; and
employing at least one processor configured to execute computer-executable instructions stored in memory to perform the acts of extending, generating, initiating, and accessing.
Technological advances in computing devices and networking facilitate access to a wide variety of information and services allowing access from virtually anywhere in the world. Collaboration can be an effective means by which employees of a corporate enterprise, for example, or people, in general, can communicate to exchange data and information on certain topics of interest. However, given the location and connection capabilities at any point in time, participants may want to join independent of the need to rely on server or network systems.
With the advances in storage and computing power of computing systems, users now are capable of interacting with many different data types such as images, video clips, audio data, and textual data, for example. Moreover, the users can typically communicate using several types of devices with which to connect to a session. For example, one user can participate by audio/video from a conference room, another by voice via a desktop computer, and yet another by text input using a cell phone.
Collaboration, while using such disparate media capabilities, has traditionally been addressed at the server level by consolidating media processing capabilities locally. However, this is problematic in that more resources are required to administer such systems and these systems are more difficult to scale to meet conferencing demands. Advances in operating system behavior and capabilities, for example, now obviate the need to collaborate through servers thereby requiring new and more efficient APIs for accessing these capabilities for resolving device location, providing security, and the like, in a serverless communications environment.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of novel embodiments described herein. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The disclosed architecture includes an application programming interface (API) for starting and accessing distributed routing table (DRT) functionality in a serverless environment. The API facilitates bootstrapping into the DRT by one or more devices of a group of devices (a mesh) seeking to collaborate over a serverless connection. The API further provides for establishing a node of the DRT, where each node is an instance of an application that is participating in the collaborative mesh.
The DRT forms an overlay mesh on top of underlying transport (e.g., an IPv4 or IPv6 Network). The API facilitates node participation by allowing the application to search for keys published by other nodes in the mesh, or by becoming part of the mesh by publishing a key. When publishing a key, the node maintains a local routing table of other nodes in the mesh, with the selection of which nodes to include in the table being based on the key the node is locally publishing.
The API facilitates optimization of the routing table for quickly finding a root of a specific key in the mesh by finding the key directly in a cache or by asking a root node of the key that is in the local routing table that is closest numerically to the key being searched; the neighbor device in turn looks in its own local routing table and returns either the addresses of the required node or the addresses of the node publishing the key numerically closest in the local routing table.
The DRT API includes enumerations related to scope, security mode, status, match type, leaf set key change, and event type. API structures are related to a security provider, bootstrap provider, imposed settings on a local instance, registration, search information and results and event data.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
Disclosed herein is a distributed routing table (DRT) application programming interface (API) for accessing the capabilities of the DRT. The DRT API is described in terms of behavior, which includes life cycle and state transitions, key registering and unregistering, and searching. The API enumerations, structures and functions are also described in detail.
The DRT is a serverless means whereby a collection of devices can collaborate. The DRT is a set of nodes that collaborate to construct an overlay routing table (which is stored in a distributed fashion) that can be used to determine a route from one node to another node (e.g., using a numeric ID to identify the destination node). Routes can be identified as a set of hops involving participating nodes. The DRT comprises local instances which reside on separate devices, but which are used by one device to find another device. In other words, each device uses a portion of the DRT for finding other devices.
The DRT is designed around a highly-componentized model. The heart of the system is a node component, which contains the protocol handlers and the core APIs. The node component references pluggable modules for separable subsystems that include routing table management, transport, bootstrap, security, and logging. Each module can be instantiated by an application (e.g., word processing), and a reference is passed to the node component.
Note that modules may be reused between multiple logical node instances, if the module itself supports that behavior. For example, a transport can multiplex a listening port and handle multiple nodes from one module. Conversely, a given security module might not support multiplexing for isolation and simplicity reasons.
Following are definitions of terms that may be used throughout the description. A distributed hash table (DHT) is a DRT with the added semantics of being able to insert a key/value pair into the distributed system such that the pair can later be retrieved by the publisher or another node (possibly subject to access control lists (ACLs)). The data is distributed amongst nodes based on an algorithm to ensure some level of reliability.
Peer name resolution protocol (PNRP) is a name resolution system that resolves names using routes generated by an underlying DRT platform.
A mesh is a group of nodes participating in a DRT. The term mesh can be used to scope the breadth of operations; for example, the node participates in routing only within a site or for the entire Internet or for all applications or for a single application.
A key is an integer of variable length used for routing, and conceptually, is equivalent to an IP address in IP routing.
A root is a node which is publishing a given key or the key closest to the value of a key.
A node is a particular instance of the DRT software running on a machine in a given mesh. Note that there can be multiple logical nodes on a single physical machine.
A routing entry is a small data structure containing a key and the endpoint information for the root of the key.
A local routing table is a collection of routing entries maintained on a single node to allow routing to next hops.
Reference is now made to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the novel architecture can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof.
In this serverless environment, each of the devices 106 includes a separate node instance (N/I) of the DRT 104. Each node instance includes table entries of one or more other mesh devices (or node instances thereof). For example, if the first application 110 of the first device 108 communicates with the third application 118 of third device 116, this occurs via the node instances, which, as described above, include modules for supporting routing table management, transport, bootstrap, security, and logging. The DRT architecture is extensible in that other modules (e.g., customized) can be plugged in as developed by third-party vendors, for example.
An interface component (I/C) facilitates access to the corresponding node instances and determination of a route to a destination device. For example, the first device 108 includes a first interface component (I/C1) 120 for starting and accessing the local instance (N/I1) 102, the second device 112 includes a second interface component (I/C2) 122 for starting and accessing a second local instance (N/I2) 124, and the third device 116 includes a third interface component (I/C3) 126 for starting and accessing a third local instance (N/I3) 128.
In operation, the first application 110 can find the same type of application, the second application 114, by communicating with the third device 116. In other words, the first DRT node instance 102 may not include routing information for the second device 112, such that the first device 108 can communicate with the second device 112 directly. However, the third DRT node instance 128 of the third device 116 includes routing information that can direct the information of the first device application 110 to the second device application 114. As shown, there can be more devices 106 than are illustrated as well as node instances for the DRT 104.
Once a node instance successfully bootstraps into a DRT, the node instance moves into the DRT_ACTIVE state 208. Once in this state 208, the node instance is participating in the DRT. The node instance can move into multiple states from the DRT_ACTIVE state 208 depending on one or more conditions. If the network goes away, the node instance moves to a DRT_NO_NETWORK state 210. If for some reason the node is considered the last node in the DRT, the node will move into a DRT_ALONE state 206. Finally, if a cataclysmic event occurs, the DRT will move into a DRT_FAULTED state 212.
More specifically, if a node successfully discovers that no other node is currently in the DRT, the node moves into the DRT_ALONE state 206. Once in the alone state 206, the node listens for other nodes to connect to the DRT. A node can move into multiple states from the alone state 206 depending on the condition. If the network goes away, the node can moves into the DRT_NO_NETWORK state 210. Additionally, a new node (or node instance) in the device can be started and join the DRT, in which case the new node will move into the DRT_ACTIVE state 208. Again, if cataclysmic event occurs, the DRT local instance will move into the DRT_FAULTED state 212.
If a node loses network connectivity and moves into the DRT_NO_NETWORK state, the node can wait, and if network connectivity is restored, the infrastructure will restart the bootstrapping process and the node will move into the DRT_BOOTSTRAPPING state 204. If the node moves into the fault state 212, a cataclysmic event has occurred on the local node instance (e.g., the device running out of memory). At this point, the node calls a DrtClose method to shut down the node instance.
For example, a first application 402 (e.g., of a device or server) can start and access a first DRT local instance 404 via first interface component 406 (e.g., a DRT API). The first node instance 404 is illustrated as part of a first DRT mesh 408. Similarly, the first application 402 can start and access a second DRT local instance 410 via a second interface component 412, the second local instance 410 also part of the first DRT mesh 408.
The first application 402 can also be associated with a third DRT local node instance 414 on a different mesh, for example, a second mesh 416 (denoted DRT2). The third node instance 414 can be started and accessed by the first application 402 via a third interface component 418. A second application 420 (e.g., of the same device) starts and accesses a fourth DRT local instance 422 on the second mesh 416 via a fourth interface component 424. Accordingly, an application (e.g., application 402) can start multiple different DRT node instances (e.g., instances 404, 410 and 414), of which the instances can be associated with different groups of nodes (e.g., DRT mesh 408 and DRT mesh 416). Moreover, a single device can include multiple applications (e.g., 402 and 420) each communicating over different mesh (e.g., 408 and 416) or a same mesh (e.g., 416). In an alternative implementation, it is to be understood that the interface components (406 and 412) can be a single interface component for starting and accessing the individual node instances (e.g., 404 and 410) for one application (e.g., 402). In yet another alternative implementation, the interface components (406, 412 and 418) associated with the first application 402 can be a single interface component for starting and accessing local node instances of the different mesh (408 and 416).
A search operation finds the root for a given key in the mesh. This is implemented via the searching node iteratively performing lookup operations with other nodes, until the target of the search is found. However, it should be noted that a recursive design could also be used in the implementation, with the searcher contacting a first hop, the first hop contacting a second hop, and so on.
The DRT forms an overlay mesh on top of underlying transport (normally an IPv4 or IPv6 network). Nodes can either participate by searching for keys published by nodes in the mesh, or by becoming part of the mesh by publishing keys. When publishing a key, the node maintains a local routing table of other nodes in the mesh, with the selection of which nodes to include in the table being based on the key the node is locally publishing.
The routing table is optimized in such a manner that it is possible to quickly find the root of a specific key in the mesh either by finding the key directly in the cache or by asking the root of the key that is in the local routing table that that is closest numerically to the key being searched for; the neighbor in turn looks in its own local routing table and returns either the addresses of the required node or the addresses of the node publishing the key numerically closest in the local routing table. This is repeated until either the required key is found or it has been determined that no such key exists. An example of such a routing scheme is implemented by PNRP.
The DRT can consist of nodes running in applications or services on a mix of servers, PCs or devices. The DRT runs in-proc with the owning application (e.g., spreadsheet). All threads are spawned using the same token as the application thread which calls the DRT. As such, the DRT can be used in a service with or without impersonation without issue.
Additionally, note that a given process can host multiple logical node instances. These instances can be for multiple different meshes that the application wishes to access (e.g., PNRP can access a global cloud mesh and a link-local cloud mesh at the same time). A single process could have two instances of the same mesh, but the only reason an application might wish to do that is if the application has multiple credentials and is creating an instance for each credential.
At 700, an application of a device is launched in furtherance of collaborating with a serverless group of devices. At 702, a local node instance of a distributed routing table is opened based on a call from the application. At 704, state of the local node instance transitions based on conditions related to connectivity to the group of devices. At 706, the device can detach from the group of de vices by closing the local node instance.
To search the DRT, the application creates a search query. This query can include several pieces of information for the application: the key to search the DRT for (specified through the search API); whether or not the infrastructure should search the local DRT instance for the key or just remote nodes; whether the search returns the path to a result; the number of results to return within a particular min/max range; and, whether the search should return only an exact match or the closest result(s).
An exact search instructs the infrastructure to look for the key that exactly matches the key being searched. If the infrastructure can find key, the result is returned; otherwise, no results are returned. A closest search instructs the infrastructure to look for the key that exactly matches the key being searched. If the infrastructure can find the key, the result is returned; otherwise, the closest result is returned. If the application chooses to get the closest "n" results, the application specifies a MaxEndpoint>1, which further instructs the infrastructure to return the exact match, plus "n−1" closest results, or "n" closest results, if no exact match is found.
By specifying "fiterative=TRUE" for a search, the application chooses to be called back for each "hop" during the search. In other words, anytime the infrastructure communicates with a node during the search, the application will be able to obtain the key/endpoint pair of that node. The following table illustrates fiterative=TRUE search behavior.
The last result from every search will be a final callback, with a failed hr (DRT_E_NO_MORE). This assumes the application is returning "true" from the result callback to allow the search process to run its full course. If the callback returns false, no more callbacks will happen.
The following table illustrates fiterative ═FALSE search behavior.
Following is a description of type definitions, enumerations, structures and functions of the DRT API. These are the types used throughout the DRT API.
Following are DRT-specific return codes returned by the API. See the functions section for what error codes are returned by which API specifically.
Following are enumerations employed by the DRT API. The DRT_SCOPE enumeration specifies the IPv6 scope in which the DRT will operate if when using an IPv6 UDP transport created by DrtCreateIpv6UdpTransport. The enumeration also indirectly specifies the scope a PNRP bootstrap resolver—created by DrtCreatePnrpBootstrapResolver—will use to find other participating nodes.
The DRT_SECURITY_MODE is a DRT_SETTINGS field that specifies the security mode the DRT should operate under. By default 10% of the cache and the final node in a search are authenticated.
The different status a DRT can have is captured in DRT_STATUS. DRT_STATUS reflects status of the local node.
DRT_MATCH_TYPE is the type of result returned via the search event when a search is performed.
DRT_LEAFSET_KEY_CHANGE_TYPE is the type of change that occurs to a leaf set node in the local DRT cache.
DRT_EVENT_TYPE is an event has occurred in the DRT. The event handle passed into DrtOpen is signaled with one of the following events.
Following is a summary of structures included as part of the DRT API. DRT_DATA is a data blob used throughout the DRT API.
DRT_SECURITY_PROVIDER. The following structure defines the interface that can be implemented by a security provider:
RegisterKey. When an application attempts to register a key, the key is passed to this interface for validation by the security provider before completing the registration.
UnregisterKey. When an application attempts to unregister a key, the key is passed to this interface for validation by the security provider before completing the unregister call.
ValidateAndUnpackPayload. This function is called when an authority message is received on the wire. The function is responsible for validating the data received, and for unpacking the service addresses, revoked flag, and nonce from a secured address payload.
SecureAndPackPayload. This function is called when an Authority message is about to be sent on the wire. It is responsible for securing the data that will be sent, and for packing the service addresses, revoked flag, nonce, and possibly other application data into the Secured Address Payload. Following is a table of parameters.
The FreeData function is called to free data that the security provider allocatd in calls to ValidateAndUnpackPayload and SecureAndPackPayload. SecureAndPackPayload. The following table indicates parameters for this function.
The resolver function resolves to an endpoint that can be used to bootstrap the cache of the DRT.
The CancelResolve function cancels an application requested resolution.
The Register function registers an endpoint with the bootstrapping mechanism that other nodes can use resolve to find.
The Unregister function unregisters an endpoint with the bootstrapping mechanism. As a result, other nodes will not be able to find the local node through a resolve.
DRT_SETTINGS is the interface for the settings of the DRT being opened via DrtOpen.
DRT_REGISTRATION is for a key registration found via a search issued by DrtStartSearch. This structure is contained in an overall DRT_SEARCH_RESULT.
DRT_SEARCH_INFO is the structure that represents the search query being issued via DrtStartSearch.
DRT_SEARCH_RESULT is a search result found by a search issued via DrtStartSearch. It contains the actual registration entry and the type of match.
DRT_EVENT_DATA. After an application receives an event signal, the application calls the DrtGetEventData to get the data associated with that event. This structure contains the data returned based on the event.
Based on the DRT_EVENT_TYPE, the union will contain a field/structure specific to that event type. If the DRT_EVENT_TYPE is a status change, it will contain the following:
A leaf set key is a key that is contained in the cache of a DRT locally. By paying attention to these events, an application can know the contents of the local DRT cache for use. If the DRT_EVENT_TYPE is a leaf set key change, the union contains the following:
The following functions can be included in the DRT API. A DrtCreatePnrpBootstrapResolver function creates a generic bootstrap resolver based on the PNRP protocol. The returned pointer is passed to DrtOpen via the DRT_SETTINGS structure.
A DrtDeletePnrpBootstrapResolver function deletes a generic bootstrap resolver based on the PNRP protocol.
A DrtCreateIpv6UdpTransport function creates a generic transport based on the IPv6 UDP protocol. The returned pointer is passed to DrtOpen via the DRT_SETTINGS structure.
HRESULT Values: DRT_E_INVALID_PORT—one of the fields is invalid—for example, the port is in use and the DRT cannot use that port.
A DrtDeleteIpv6UdpTransport function deletes a generic transport based on the IPv6 UDP protocol.
A DrtCreateDerivedKeySecurityProvider function creates a Derived Key Security Provider based on the IPv6 UDP protocol. The returned pointer is passed to DrtOpen via the DRT_SETTINGS structure.
A DrtCreateDerivedKey function creates a key that can be registered with the DRT. The key will be generated from the passed in credential, and must have the same root chain as what was passed in to DrtCreateDerivedKeySecurityProvider.
A DrtDeleteDerivedKeySecurityProvider function deletes a derived key security provider.
A DrtOpen function opens (or creates) a new local DRT instance specified by the DRT_SETTINGS structure passed in.
A DrtClose function closes and cleans up the local instance of the DRT.
A DrtRegisterKey function registers a given key in the DRT. If the API is called with a key that has already been registered, it updates the key.
A DrtUnregisterKey function unregisters a given key from the DRT.
A DrtStartSearch function starts a search for a given key through the DRT using the criteria specified in the DRT_SEARCH_INFO. The handle specified is signaled when a search result is found. The application then calls DrtGetSearchResult to get the search result.
A DrtContinueSearch function continues a DRT_SEARCH_RETURN_PATH search for a particular key in a DRT. This API can be called anytime after a search has been issued. It will cause the search to continue, and results will continue being returned via the DRT_SEARCH_RESULT event.
After the search event is signaled, this DrtGetSearchResult API allows the caller to retrieve the search result. While the queue has search results, the API will return S_OK. The application should continue to loop using this API, while receiving S_OK. When the queue is empty, the API will return DRT_E_SEARCH_IN_PROGRESS or DRT_E_NO_MORE. If DRT_E_SEARCH_IN_PROGRESS is returned, the search is not complete, and the application should continue to wait on the event handle. If DRT_E_NO_MORE is returned, the search is complete, and the application should no longer continue to wait on the event handle.
A DrtEndSearch function ends a search for a particular key in a DRT. This API can be called anytime after a search has been issued. It will cause the search to be cancelled, and results will stop being returned via the DRT_SEARCH_RESULT event. This API is called after the application receives the DRT_E_NO_MORE hresult from the search event.
A DrtGetEventData function gets the event data associated with an event when the event is signaled.
A DrtFreeData function frees data returned to the caller via a DRT API such as DrtGetEventData. An application only has to call DrtFreeData once with the pointer given back by the GetEventData. The application does not have to call it for each contained pointer in the structure that is returned.
As used in this application, the terms "component" and "system" are intended to refer to a computer-related entity, either hardware, a combination of hardware and software, software, or software in execution. For example, a component can be, but is not limited to being, a process running on a processor, a processor, a hard disk drive, multiple storage drives (of optical and/or magnetic storage medium), an object, an executable, a thread of execution, a program, and/or a computer. By way of illustration, both an application running on a server and the server can be a component. One or more components can reside within a process and/or thread of execution, and a component can be localized on one computer and/or distributed between two or more computers.
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Generally, program modules include routines, programs, components, data structures, etc., that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. Moreover, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the inventive methods can be practiced with other computer system configurations, including single-processor or multiprocessor computer systems, minicomputers, mainframe computers, as well as personal computers, hand-held computing devices, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, and the like, each of which can be operatively coupled to one or more associated devices.
The illustrated aspects may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where certain tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules can be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.
A computer typically includes a variety of computer-readable media. Computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by the computer and includes volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, computer-readable media can comprise computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information and which can be accessed by the computer.
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The system bus 1108 can be any of several types of bus structure that may further interconnect to a memory bus (with or without a memory controller), a peripheral bus, and a local bus using any of a variety of commercially available bus architectures. The system memory 1106 includes read-only memory (ROM) 1110 and random access memory (RAM) 1112. A basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored in a non-volatile memory 1110 such as ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, which BIOS contains the basic routines that help to transfer information between elements within the computer 1102, such as during start-up. The RAM 1112 can also include a high-speed RAM such as static RAM for caching data.
The computer 1102 further includes an internal hard disk drive (HDD) 1114 (e.g., EIDE, SATA), which internal hard disk drive 1114 may also be configured for external use in a suitable chassis (not shown), a magnetic floppy disk drive (FDD) 1116, (e.g., to read from or write to a removable diskette 1118) and an optical disk drive 1120, (e.g., reading a CD-ROM disk 1122 or, to read from or write to other high capacity optical media such as the DVD). The hard disk drive 1114, magnetic disk drive 1116 and optical disk drive 1120 can be connected to the system bus 1108 by a hard disk drive interface 1124, a magnetic disk drive interface 1126 and an optical drive interface 1128, respectively. The interface 1124 for external drive implementations includes at least one or both of Universal Serial Bus (USB) and IEEE 1394 interface technologies.
The drives and their associated computer-readable media provide nonvolatile storage of data, data structures, computer-executable instructions, and so forth. For the computer 1102, the drives and media accommodate the storage of any data in a suitable digital format. Although the description of computer-readable media above refers to a HDD, a removable magnetic diskette, and a removable optical media such as a CD or DVD, it should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other types of media which are readable by a computer, such as zip drives, magnetic cassettes, flash memory cards, cartridges, and the like, may also be used in the exemplary operating environment, and further, that any such media may contain computer-executable instructions for performing the methods of the disclosed architecture.
A number of program modules can be stored in the drives and RAM 1112, including an operating system 1130, one or more application programs 1132, other program modules 1134 and program data 1136. All or portions of the operating system, applications, modules, and/or data can also be cached in the RAM 1112. It is to be appreciated that the disclosed architecture can be implemented with various commercially available operating systems or combinations of operating systems. The modules 1134 and/or programs 1136 can include the API and DRT functionality for serverless collaboration.
A user can enter commands and information into the computer 1102 through one or more wired/wireless input devices, for example, a keyboard 1138 and a pointing device, such as a mouse 1140. Other input devices (not shown) may include a microphone, an IR remote control, a joystick, a game pad, a stylus pen, touch screen, or the like. These and other input devices are often connected to the processing unit 1104 through an input device interface 1142 that is coupled to the system bus 1108, but can be connected by other interfaces, such as a parallel port, an IEEE 1394 serial port, a game port, a USB port, an IR interface, etc.
A monitor 1144 or other type of display device is also connected to the system bus 1108 via an interface, such as a video adapter 1146. In addition to the monitor 1144, a computer typically includes other peripheral output devices (not shown), such as speakers, printers, etc.
The computer 1102 may operate in a networked environment using logical connections via wired and/or wireless communications to one or more remote computers, such as a remote computer(s) 1148. The remote computer(s) 1148 can be a workstation, a server computer, a router, a personal computer, portable computer, microprocessor-based entertainment appliance, a peer device or other common network node, and typically includes many or all of the elements described relative to the computer 1102, although, for purposes of brevity, only a memory/storage device 1150 is illustrated. The logical connections depicted include wired/wireless connectivity to a local area network (LAN) 1152 and/or larger networks, for example, a wide area network (WAN) 1154. Such LAN and WAN networking environments are commonplace in offices and companies, and facilitate enterprise-wide computer networks, such as intranets, all of which may connect to a global communications network, for example, the Internet.
When used in a LAN networking environment, the computer 1102 is connected to the local network 1152 through a wired and/or wireless communication network interface or adapter 1156. The adaptor 1156 may facilitate wired or wireless communication to the LAN 1152, which may also include a wireless access point disposed thereon for communicating with the wireless adaptor 1156.
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The computer 1102 is operable to communicate with any wireless devices or entities operatively disposed in wireless communication, for example, a printer, scanner, desktop and/or portable computer, portable data assistant, communications satellite, any piece of equipment or location associated with a wirelessly detectable tag (e.g., a kiosk, news stand, restroom), and telephone. This includes at least Wi-Fi and Bluetooth™ wireless technologies. Thus, the communication can be a predefined structure as with a conventional network or simply an ad hoc communication between at least two devices.
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The system 1200 also includes one or more server(s) 1204. The server(s) 1204 can also be hardware and/or software (e.g., threads, processes, computing devices). The servers 1204 can house threads to perform transformations by employing the architecture, for example. One possible communication between a client 1202 and a server 1204 can be in the form of a data packet adapted to be transmitted between two or more computer processes. The data packet may include a cookie and/or associated contextual information, for example. The system 1200 includes a communication framework 1206 (e.g., a global communication network such as the Internet) that can be employed to facilitate communications between the client(s) 1202 and the server(s) 1204.
Communications can be facilitated via a wired (including optical fiber) and/or wireless technology. The client(s) 1202 are operatively connected to one or more client data store(s) 1208 that can be employed to store information local to the client(s) 1202 (e.g., cookie(s) and/or associated contextual information). Similarly, the server(s) 1204 are operatively connected to one or more server data store(s) 1210 that can be employed to store information local to the servers 1204.
Although illustrated as a client/server environment, the clients 1202 can be associated with the devices illustrated in
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After a shaky holiday break, the University of Northern Iowa was in need of a shakeup. The Panthers did just that on Saturday against Illinois State, using their fourth different starting lineup combination of the year.
Instead of sophomore guard Deon Mitchell, coach Ben Jacobson gave senior center Austin Pehl his first start of the season.
"While watching our game film, I liked the way that lineup played," Jacobson said at his weekly news conference. Even though it's very different, there was some things I really liked about it, and I liked the way Deon played."
In the nine games that both Mitchell and James started in together, the Panthers were just 2-7.
"Pehl adds another level of competitiveness to our team. He's got a bit of fire to him, and he's a guy who can provide some leadership to our team," Jacobson said.
"I like that lineup. It's different."
With just their second win the past six games, the new starting lineup combination may stick around as UNI gets deeper into the Missouri Valley Conference season.
"I've given it quite a bit of thought about leaving it the same," Jacobson said. "We'll see how it works out in practice today and decide for sure by tomorrow."
"They earned some confidence coming out of that game on Saturday. They played hard and competitive. When you earn a victory like that, especially on the road, it's going to impact your confidence in the right way."
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Not only is "All American Country Girl" the lead off track to Chelsea Bain's self-titled debut EP, but it's also the perfect catch phrase to describe the 23-year-old newcomer who's just as fierce behind the mic as she is fiery in personality. Blending the best of in your face country with a hearty dose of rock n' roll, the Arizona native is no stranger to tireless work ethic, a healthy sense of competition, plus an empowering balance of self-assurance and confidence.
"Music's been in my blood since before I can even remember," assures the powerhouse vocalist and explosive performer. "I've never wanted to do anything else for the long term, and now that I've tapped into my creative process, I want to get out there and inspire people through my music."
Aside from being raised on a steady diet of country luminaries like George Strait, folk hero Bob Dylan and the dust kickin' grit of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, it wasn't uncommon for Bain to spend time on the ranch, at a roping arena, dirt biking, or perhaps closet to her heart, riding horses. Throughout her upbringing, she earned over ten National and World Championship titles in the American Paint Horse Association (often times singing prior to competing) and spending countless hours with her parents, brothers and cousins at the Phoenix International Raceway (the sight to numerous NASCAR races).
"Growing up in that environment made me incredibly passionate about anything I'm involved in and it helped me always be up for a good challenge," she traces of her strong determination that's ready to take on the world. "I reached a point in the horse industry where I'd been doing really well, but it wasn't as challenging as I wanted it to be, so music became the next thing for me to tackle. I've been singing since I was practically born, so I'm more than ready to dive in."
With two solid years of developmental planning and industry networking, Bain is finally ready to make her mark at the crossroads where Country and Rock collide head on. Aside from the self-titled EP boasting five full-throttled tracks reminiscent of Gretchen Wilson or Miranda Lambert, the collection also features a who's who of behind the scenes heavyweights. A quick scan of the credits includes primary producer Chris Omartian (Pink, Hillary Duff), mixing from J.R. McNeely (Twilight soundtrack, JJ Cale), mastering by Richard Dodd (Tom Petty, Brooks & Dunn) and even a session appearance from Grammy Award winning legend Michael Omartian (Rod Stewart, Chicago, Steely Dan), which are sure to elevate Bain's already increasing buzz to even greater degrees.
"I was just in awe working with everyone in the studio and our goal was to really push the envelope," explains the burgeoning entertainer. "The album is really electric and a harder edged blend of Country and Rock. With the internet and the way music's changing, there are so many ways you can go, plus my generation is so broad in what we're listening to. You don't have to do a particular thing to fit into a certain hole anymore, so I just want to showcase who I am."
Even more essential to Bain's musical musings is her underlying message, which is packed with plenty of assertiveness that encourages listeners to believe in themselves, while serving as a sure fire cure for any underdog. Take for instance the autobiographical foot stomper "All American Country Girl," the revelry soaked "Last Night's Party" or the competitive battle cry "Ignite Me." Additional balance is found in the gritty ballad "Lonely" about the struggle of leaving a love behind, while "Say You're Sorry" is a post break-up barnburner that finds a furious girl standing up to her former man.
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In Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 or in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2, you use the MQSeries adapter to receive and process messages. You configure the receive ports so that they can dynamically receive messages. Occasionally, a warning that resembles the following is logged in the Application log:
Event Type: Warning
Note A dynamic receive configuration enables the application to select a source address (URI) at run time. The application can do this by setting the MQSeries.DynamicReceive context property to Yes, and then specifying the dynamic receive address. For more information, refer to the "More Information" section.
This problem occurs because the dynamic receive port in the MQSeries adapter does not handle failures correctly. When failures occur, the adapter logs a warning in the Application log. However, the adapter does not then perform the steps that are required to process the failed messages. These steps that are required are as follows:
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BizTalk Server 2006 R2The hotfix that resolves this issue is included in cumulative update package 4 for BizTalk Server 2006 R2 SP1.
For more information about how to obtain the cumulative update package, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2682056/ )Cumulative update package 4 for BizTalk Server 2006 R2 SP1
Hotfix informationA supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
PrerequisitesYou must have BizTalk Server 2006 or BizTalk Server 2006 R2 SP1 installed to apply this hotfix.
Restart requirementYou do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. However, you must restart the BizTalk host instance service after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace other hotfixes.
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Whether a worker is classified as an "employee" or an "independent contractor" is a significant distinction to small businesses. Classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees saves the employer considerable amounts of money.
Independent Contractors:
If workers are classified as independent contractors, employers are not required to withhold and pay Social Security (FICA), Medicare, federal income taxes and unemployment insurance taxes (FUTA), all of which are estimated to exceed 20% of the employer's total payroll costs. Furthermore, additional savings are realized when voluntary benefits, such as overtime, and pension-profit-sharing plans, are excluded. Thus, small businesses are waging the war for liberal use of independent contractors.
On the opposite side of the battlefield is the Internal Revenue Service and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), both of which are out to stick aggressive employers with the penalties associated with falsely classifying employees as independent contractors. Most people would think that the IRS is the principal villain in this drama, but the real problems began about 10 years ago when the IDES received extra funding for auditing more employers to determine compliance with Section 212 of the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Compensation Act. Each year the IDES audits more and more businesses which use independent contractors.
Until 1986, employers were allowed to classify certain technical workers (e.g. engineers, designers, and programmers) as independent contractors. However, the 1986 Tax Act eliminated this so called "safe harbor" and the IRS established a common law test to determine if employees qualified as an independent contractor or an employee.
The IRS has listed 20 factors used to reclassify independent contractors as employees. The reasons most frequently used in court cases to classify workers as employees are:
- the employer instructs the worker in how, when, where and whether the work should be done;
- the worker must be trained before the job is started;
- the worker becomes substantially integrated into the employer's operations;
- the worker must personally perform the work rather than have it delegated to his or her employees;
- the employer has a continuing relationship with the worker;
- the hours of work are dictated by the employer;
- the worker works virtually full-time for you.
The IDES audit requires a business to prove:
- the business neither controls nor directs the worker's work;
- the worker's work is different from the employer's work or is performed at another location; and,
- the worker has an independently established business of his or her own.
A useful tool for the employer to use to protect itself is to review IRS Form SS-8 and use the questionnaire attached to this form. Although the IDES independent contractor test is stricter than the IRS "master and servant" test, the IRS questionnaire is useful to avoid some pitfalls in this area. For more information contact George Bellas.


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Locals attend Farm & Home Show Entertainment
Lane Moore, a Lyman senior, provided the musical entertainment at the 20th annual Presho Area Chamber's Farm & Home Show Saturday at the gym in Presho. Moore sang many of the greatest hits by well-known country singers such as Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins and others.
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- North Central Farmers Elevator and South Dakota Wheat Growers Member-Owners Vote No on Unification
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9. When I See You Smile - Bad English ~ Various Artists
10. Someone To Hold - Trey Lorenz ~ Various Artists
11. Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson ~ Various Artists
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The Power of Independent Thinking
Are Liberals at Fault for the Breakup of the Family?
Recorded: Friday, March 27, 2015
Senior Fellow John C. Goodman, author of Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis and A Better Choice: Healthcare Solutions for America, joins radio host Larry Kudlow to talk about the costs society is bearing for the breakup of traditional families. Goodman talks about how the welfare state subsidizes and enables and even rewards single parent families.
Experts: John C. Goodman, Laurence J. Kotlikoff, Lawrence A. KudlowType: RadioIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Business, Culture/ Society, Free Market Economics, Government Waste/Pork, Health Care, Labor and Employment, Privatization, Public Health/ Consumer Protection, Regulation and Deregulation, Welfare, Womens Issues
A Century of Economic Folly
Recorded: Saturday, November 15, 2014
Research Fellow Burton A. Abrams appears on the "Freedom & Prosperity Radio" show with host Joe Thomas. Abrams talks about his book The Terrible 10: A Century of Economic Folly which contains ten of the U.S. federal government's biggest economic mistakes and the fallout of those mistakes.
Experts: Burton A. AbramsType: RadioIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Fiscal Policy/Debt, Government Power, Government Waste/Pork, History (U.S)
Lawrence McQuillan on the Fed's Zero Interest Rate Policy
Recorded: Thursday, July 17, 2014
Senior Fellow Lawrence McQuillan appeared on The Rob Schilling radio show to discuss the Fed's zero interest rate policy (ZIRP) and how this effects the economy.
Experts: Lawrence J. McQuillanType: RadioIssues: Banking and Finance, Economic Policy, Fiscal Policy/Debt
William F. Shughart Discusses the Import-Export Bank on The Gary Nolan Show
Recorded: Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Sr. Fellow William F. Shughart II appeared on The Gary Nolan radio show to discuss the Export-Import bank. In a recent syndicated Op-Ed, Shughart wrote that the Export-Import bank distorts prices and it interferes with the free flow of international commerce.
Experts: William F. Shughart IIType: RadioIssues: Banking and Finance, Business, Economic Policy, Labor and Employment, Trade
Dr. Ron Paul Liberty Defined: The Future of Freedom
Recorded: Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Ron Paul, the former 12-term Congressman and Presidential candidate,
takes a candid look at Americas increasingly dysfunctional political
system. Drawing on his 24 years in Congress, he highlights the need
to rein in unchecked government power. The author of numerous
#1 New York Times bestselling books, Dr. Paul is a leading advocate for individual liberty, privacy, limited constitutional government, low taxes
and spending, free markets, restrained foreign policy, and sound money.
Experts: Ron PaulType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Culture/ Society, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Economic Policy, Government Power, Government Waste/Pork, Political Ideology and Philosophy, Politics, Regulation and Deregulation
Burton Abrams on KKSF's Bob Zadek Radio Show
Recorded: Sunday, March 30, 2014
Research Fellow Burton A. Abrams appeared on the "Bob Zadek Radio Show" on KKSF in San Francisco. Abrams talks about the MyGovCost calculator and his book The Terrible 10 and the top ten economic blunders in the last century.
Experts: Burton A. AbramsType: RadioIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Economic Policy, Government Waste/Pork, Political Ideology and Philosophy
Vern McKinley Interviewed by Marie Stroughter
Recorded: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Research Fellow Vern McKinley interviewed on the show African American Conservatives by host Marie Stroughter on his new book Financing Failure: A Century of Bailouts
Experts: Vern P. McKinleyType: RadioIssues: Banking and Finance, Business, Economic Policy, Government Secrecy
Vern McKinley Interviewed by Peter Schiff
Recorded: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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Eruption Prevention for Kids (boy and girls 10-14)
Host: Peggy Desoto, MSW, LCSW
"Eruption Prevention is an 8-week program designed to assist children in managing anger and conflict in a healthy and appropriate manner. Lessons will help identify anger signs, assist the child in creating a personalized plan to address his/her anger creating ..."
(702) 830-7794
Depression Management
Host: Milestones Behavioral Health Solutions
"Utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach, this group will help members who struggle with depression become aware of the irrational thoughts and limiting beliefs that contribute to their depression. They will learn coping skills and develop social skills in a safe, ..."
Women's Group
Host: Milestones Behavioral Health Solutions
"This group is for women with a history of trauma, who would like to develop coping skills, increase self-esteem, and give / receive social support in a safe, structured environment. "
Anger Management
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Anger Management (Adult)
Host: Jessica Browning, PhD
(702) 830-5247
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
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University - Las Vegas Support Groups and Group Therapy
Group therapy takes many forms. The groups are variously referred to (often interchangeably) as 89119 counseling groups, 89119 support groups, 89119 mutual support groups or peer support groups, self help groups, stress coping groups, workshops and mental health groups. They are moderated by a professional group counselor, group therapist or group psychologist and generally focus on a specific issue or client profile (e.g. men or women etc).
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In a professionally operated support group in 89119, members provide each other with various types of help for a particular shared issue. The help takes the form of relating personal experiences and listening to and accepting others' experiences. University - Las Vegas group members may also provide a sympathetic understanding and a social network.
Group Therapists or group counselors lead or facilitate the group and provide group counseling in 89119. They are sometimes specifically trained in group dynamics and the understanding of small group processes. So 'interpersonal learning', which can involve unfiltered feedback and confrontation between group members (and can be threatening) is safely moderated by the group therapist or group counselor in 89119.
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Reds spoil the party
Losing send off for Mortlock, Campbell and Huxley
Last Updated: 29/06/12 1:48pm
The Reds spoiled the farewell party in Melbourne as they saw off the Rebels 32-17.
The match saw former Wallabies skipper Stirling Mortlock and Al Campbell make their final appearances on Australian soil before retiring, while Julian Huxley is moving to France.
However they failed to finish on a winning note as the Reds kept their play-off hopes alive with the bonus point win.
Chris Feauai-Sautia, Dom Shipperley, Adam Wallace-Harrison and Nick Frisby crossed for tries for the Reds, while Mike Harris landed 12 points - with the win taking them up to third in the standings.
Kurtley Beale and Lachlan Mitchell did score for the Rebels, but the match was effectively over as a contest by half-time.
The Reds had stormed into a 24-3 lead - with a contender for the try of the season included in their three-try salvo.
Teenager Chris F'Sautia, a late replacement for Digby Ioane, had opened the scoring before supplying the final pass to fellow winger Dom Shipperley for a memorable score.
After the pack had won the ball against the head at a scrum, Harris chipped over the Rebels defence and collected the kick. Quick hands from the backs found F'Sautia, who slipped the ball back on the inside for Shipperley to crash over.
Lock Wallace-Harrison also powered over after good work from the impressive Quade Cooper to put the game beyond doubt.
The second half saw a stirring fightback from the Rebels as they finally put the Reds under pressure.
They were rewarded when full-back Beale forced his way over after 56 minutes, while Mitchell gave the home fans hope nine minutes later.
However the Reds, perhaps guilty of taking their foot off the gas, finished with the flourish - with Frisby finishing well in the corner to seal the bonus point.
"The game didn't go to plan for the big send off," Rebels captain Gareth Delve said.
"But we showed great character in the second half. In the first half we made too many mistakes and left ourselves with a mountain to climb."
Reds skipper Will Genia admitted: "We dropped a little bit in that second half which is disappointing but we got that fourth try and that's very important for the competition."
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Hurricanes14 - 21Highlanders


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This college football bowl season is like a brand of Chex Mix that comes with a bunch of nuts you don't really care to eat. Sure, there's a handful of enticing matchups that are worthy of your time for three or so hours. But by the time you're done picking through to the good ones, you realize there's not much left. Well, there are other things to do this holiday season. Like, go ice skating. Or, check out all the pretty lights. Whatever it is, there's never been a better reason to spend some time - some real quality time - with your friends and family. Believe us, you won't be missing a thing if you tune out what will soon be running virtually nonstop on your plasma screen, in all its high-def ugliness. This is nothing more than a bunch of meaningless contests between mediocre teams, a lineup that that makes ''Honey Boo Boo'' look like ''Downton Abbey.'' Call it Must-Miss TV. The guys who run the system clearly take us as nothing but a bunch of suckers, willing to watch wha...
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Created: 07/15/2014 9:20 AM KAALtv.com
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For the first time in the rankings by U.S. News and World Report, Rochester based Mayo Clinic has been named as the top hospital in the United States.
The magazine said Mayo earned more number one rankings that any other health care provider in a variety of categories.
Mayo also had the most combined ranking of either number one or number two in 11 of the of the 12 specialties the magazine looked at.
Included in the survey that the hospitals were graded on, reputation, services and volumes, safety and clinical outcomes.
Mayo took top honors over number two Massachusetts General Hospital of Boston, number three John Hopkins Hospital of Baltimore, the Cleveland Clinic was fourth and number five UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.


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