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[August 28, 2014]
Fujitsu Introduces the ETERNUS TR Series of Storage Designed for Large-Scale Virtualization Environments
(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 28 August 2014 Release date- 27082014 - Fujitsu today announced the introduction of the FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS TR series, a storage system designed especially for use in large-scale virtualization environments.
The new series is available for order only in Japan starting today.
The ETERNUS TR series is specially designed for the virtual integration of large-scale servers compatible with VMware, and for desktop-virtualization systems. It eliminates the need for sophisticated design skills when constructing large-scale systems, as well as the issue of complexity in operations management, while delivering stable, high-performance processing, even under heavy loads. It is also simple and quick to deploy, and it simplifies the troublesome process of managing virtual machines.
Developed by US-based Tintri, Inc. as a storage product, it is a recipient of multiple awards at events in the virtualized computing industry in recognition of its technology, and is being sold by Fujitsu as an OEM product.
By selling this product as part of its ETERNUS series, Fujitsu seeks to accelerate its virtualization business.
Background Server virtualization has become a popular way to use server resources more efficiently, while desktop virtualization is increasingly common for its security benefits and adaptability to changing work styles. As these systems grow in scale they require a greater level of storage performance. With this, however, a number of issues emerge, such as the need for more sophisticated design skills, time-consuming deployments, and greater complexity in the management of these systems.
To solve these problems, Fujitsu is now offering the ETERNUS TR series, a storage system that is specially designed for large-scale virtualization environments.
Key Features of the ETERNUS TR Series 1. Delivers stable, high-performance processing, even under heavy loads The ETERNUS TR series delivers stable, high performance, even in large-scale server virtualization environments.
The ETERNUS TR series is designed so that solid-state drives(3) handle more than 99% of all input/output processing(4), enabling faster processing performance. If some virtual machines encounter sudden load spikes, the system can automatically allocate resources in such a way that the performance of other virtual machines is not affected, thereby maintaining a high and stable level of performance.
2. Quick, easy deployment Even in large-scale server-virtualization environments that ordinarily require difficult performance optimizations, the ETERNUS TR series does not require any complex configuration design or performance tuning. The system can be up and running in ten minutes, requiring just three parameters to be set, including for networks and data store registration.
If more capacity or performance is needed, it is easy to scale up with the ETERNUS TR series. In addition, using dedicated operations-management software makes it easy for as many as 32 ETERNUS TR series units to be integrated and managed as a single system.
3. Simplifies troublesome process of managing virtual machines By adopting the ETERNUS TR series, performance and capacity can be sequentially understood on a server-by-server basis, something not possible with previous storage systems.
It can also graphically display past processing times at the level of the individual host, network, storage system, or disk to uncover any bottlenecks. The process of identifying and resolving the causes of performance slowdowns, once difficult, is now fast and easy.
4. Data protection and disaster preparedness The ETERNUS TR series can take a backup snapshot of data at the level of the individual virtual machine while it is online. This is a high-speed form of data protection that does not affect server-access performance because it only stores updated data.
Data at the level of the individual virtual machine can also be transferred to a remote location as a disaster-preparedness function. This process eliminates redundant data and compresses it before transmission, reducing the volume of data by as much as 95%, allowing for backup to remote locations over WAN lines while limiting their required bandwidth.
The new series will be added to the lineup of FUJITSU Integrated System Cloud Ready Blocks, a vertically integrated virtualization and cloud platform that enables the quick and easy deployment and operation of virtual and cloud environments. Along with delivering stable, high-performance processing for large-scale server virtualization environments, this will also lighten the operational-management workload over the course of a system's entire lifecycle.
Comment from Ken Klein, Chairman & CEO, Tintri, Inc.
Tintri is fundamentally changing how storage works with the industry's first and only smart storage which supports virtual machine-level operation designed for virtualized environment and private cloud deployments. The large number of global enterprises we now support in production environments running some of the most demanding business applications shows customers' confidence in our product, enterprise-class support and overall business operation.
Today's announcement with Fujitsu represents a powerful opportunity for Tintri to significantly expand our presence. Fujitsu is a world-class leader that has clearly demonstrated its ability to apply its considerable resources and expertise to lead major market segments. The OEM distribution agreement will benefit millions of customers in search of storage solutions that will enable them to provide services instead of managing storage infrastructure.
Pricing and Availability Standard price for minimum configuration (excluding tax): JPY 16,211,000 (includes annual support fee).
Shipment: Starting September 26, 2014 About Fujitsu Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 162,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.8 trillion yen (US$46 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.
Contact: Fujitsu Limited 4-1-1 Kamikodanaka Nakahara-ku Kawasaki, Kanagawa 211-8588 Japan Tel: +81-44-777-1111 (c) 2014 Electronic News Publishing -
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Aug 02 2009
Becky and Mike: Chapter 3,442
First: My brother Mike is in the hospital. He's okay, but was there through the weekend and has to stay another night or two.
After falling ill Thursday, he went to the ER and wound up having to be given IV fluids and sedation to keep his vomiting at bay. After several tests, it was determined to be a bleeding ulcer, aggravated by scar tissue from a previous ulcer, blah blah blah boring medical details blah. Bottom line, Mike's okay. But he's not having very much fun right now.
Actually, Mike IS having very much fun right now, because he's in the hospital, and surrounded by not only nurses and doctors, but also flowers, hospital food, buttons that summon help, and plenty of visitors. It's hard for me to explain exactly why my brother Mike is so enamored with this type of crisis situation, but he is, despite the obvious discomfort he's going through.
One of his constant visitors in the hospital is my friend Becky, whom Mike, you may remember, accompanied on a recent series of doctor visits relating to a finger malady. Becky lives in the same town as Mike—it's our hometown—with Steve, her dentist husband, and their two kids, Jack and Ellen. So she's been looking in on Mike, talking to him on the phone several times a day…and then some.
Below is an email Becky just sent me.
Ree Ree,
Update on Mike. I talked to him Thursday night from the ER—your dad had taken him in after he became sick at "da mall" and began throwing up all over the place. He continued to call Steve and me from 6:00 p.m. until well after midnight to let us know the latest on his condition. At one point when Mike was on the phone with me, Jack came into the room and asked Steve and me if he could go to the lake with a friend. Little did Jack know that I (being the Mrs. Kravitz that I am) had just read this friend's status on Facebook, which was "Going to the lake with no parents babeeeeee!!!!!!" As I laughed at Jack and said "NOOOO!", Mike demanded to know who I was talking to.
The next day I got up at 6:00 a.m. as Mike had called to see what time I would be at the hospital. I took Ellen to gymnastics because being the anal person she is, she refused to miss it. I arrived at the hospital after watching a four-car police chase through town (which later made for a good story for Mike)—they were after three thieves!
I entered the room and patted his head. He held my hand and exclaimed "I fink I am going to die now!" Then he dialed someone on the phone, felt my leg, and told me it was smooth. Then he fell asleep. I sat with him for awhile, then he woke up and asked if Jack was sitting in the chair. I told him that it was a fan and that Jack was at home asleep and there was no chair. He laughed and said "I fink I am spazzy!" I agreed.
After Mike paged the nurse's station 38 times, they finally came to get him for his scope. I walked downstairs with him and told him to call us when he got back to his room and I would bring him a slush from Sonic. He called a couple of hours later and I told him that I would be back up there, but that I didn't know if I should bring him a slush because I didn't want it to make him sick. He went postal on me, yelling that I was mean and didn't care to bring a good friend like him a slush. Thank God your dad was there and got on the phone and said please don't come if you don't need to get out, but that if I did come, Mike could certainly have the slush.
Steve and I went to Sonic, got the grape slush, and headed up to the hospital. Mike was doing better after the scope revealed the ulcer, because he'd been given some good medicine. He drank the slush with Steve looming overhead, waiting for a purple river of yack that never happened. I ask him if he was still mad at me and of course he said that I was lovely, pretty, and so nice…and then he kissed my hand.
Balloons and flowers adorned the room. My personal favorite was the plant in the little red fire engine. He feels better now!
All I have to say is this:
Later this morning, when I sit in the peaceful atmosphere of our little small-town Presbyterian church, I'm going to close my eyes and pray in silence for Mike, for his flawed gastrointestinal tract, and for everyone in the world who is sick, hurting and suffering.
And then I'm going to give thanks for Becky, my lifelong friend—for her selfless, maternal, transcendent love for my special brother Mike, and for all the people on this earth who make the world a kinder, gentler—and dadgum funnier—place.
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sharonw05 On Sunday, August 2 at 3:06 pm
I agree with what #21 said, Ree!
Give Mike (and Becky) a virtual {{{hug}}} from me. I'm glad he is doing better!
Misha On Sunday, August 2 at 3:06 pm
How wonderful to have a friend like Becky. Hope Mike is out and feeling better very soon.
Laura from PA On Sunday, August 2 at 3:21 pm
I'll definitely pray for Mike and give thanks for people like Becky. I'm blessed with people like that in my life, as well.
I, too, agree with Michelle (#21). You're so loved!!
Gayle Wilson On Sunday, August 2 at 3:22 pm
Amen and Amen
beckie D. On Sunday, August 2 at 3:24 pm
Itsn't it funny how even though they feel rotten they love the attention. My sister in law is just that way. She can be dying in hospital but boy does she love the attention. Anyways I am glad Mike is doing better. God bless.
Joy On Sunday, August 2 at 3:24 pm
First of all – I am so glad Mikie is ok – second bless Becky what a wonder person and friend. I know you must worry about your brother and it is wonderful Becky keeps you know what is going on and with the same humor as yours.
Clayvessel On Sunday, August 2 at 3:40 pm
St. Becky. What a girl!
Hope Mike feels better soon.
Lori On Sunday, August 2 at 3:44 pm
"and for all the people on this earth who make the world a kinder, gentler—and dadgum funnier—place."…..that would include you, Ree. I am thankful for you.
Liz in OK On Sunday, August 2 at 3:49 pm
While you're prayin, add in Nephew Kyle (supposed to be headed off to OSU in a week or two) who got bitten by a snake out at Keystone last night & while I was on the phone with my brother (Kyle's dad who was speeding madly toward's Tulsa & St John's), Kyle's responses got slower & slower until he stopped breathing & Matt had to stop & throw him out of the truck on the side of 412 to do CPR while Kyle had seizures. Thank God for the ambulance crew that hangs out at QT in Sand Springs.
Kyle's doing better, but my retarded brother Tim is up in arms that he didn't hear about this in the middle of the night. Tim's phone is broken which is WAY worse than respiratory arrest. "It says 'Welcome to ATTT'" he reports, "then just turns off, yes." And he wants us to leave the hospital & get straight to the ATTT store & Get That Fixed.
I swear, it's another 10 years off my life & now I'll probably have to start coloring my hair every TWO weeks.
Barbie On Sunday, August 2 at 4:00 pm
Awesome – I just love Mike. I hope he feels better soon!
toothfairyrecipes On Sunday, August 2 at 4:01 pm
wow I was blown away by this little story of yours Ree, What a wonderful wonderful friend you have there and she is funny too:-)
Loved reading this post, you should defo give thanks for Becky and I will pray for your Mike too:-)
Bush Babe (of Granite Glen) On Sunday, August 2 at 4:07 pm
Awwwww… what a great mate!!! Lucky Mike.
Janet On Sunday, August 2 at 4:08 pm
Is Becky your twin seperated at birth? I love her story telling abilities. And what a heart!
Dear precious Mike, get well soon, the fire house needs you! And Ree needs you to do her laundry. Hang in there buddy. Lots of love, Janet in Arizona
Enika Jordan On Sunday, August 2 at 4:09 pm
Funny post. Glad you and your friends speak "Mike".
Janet On Sunday, August 2 at 4:10 pm
Liz in OK, I'll be praying! I hope Kyle recovers well. Stoopid cell phones.
CHRISTY On Sunday, August 2 at 4:11 pm
I fink I love Becky and Mike stories!
Melita On Sunday, August 2 at 4:15 pm
Glad Mike is feeling well. Does he know about all your readers that have fallen in love with him? And what a great friend Becky is, love her email, so funny!
Anonymous On Sunday, August 2 at 4:16 pm
Becky is a wonderful friend.
Get well soon, Mike!
amberl On Sunday, August 2 at 4:17 pm
Bless Becky's heart!! She is a true gem I tell ya. I hope Mike gets out of the hospital soon and that they can figure out how to fix his tummy. Poor guy. Although I bet he is eating up all that attention.
Laura On Sunday, August 2 at 4:24 pm
Becky, you are a wonderful person. Thanks for your example of goodness and true friendship.
Theresa Castro On Sunday, August 2 at 4:26 pm
Poor Mike, I hope he is all better soon. What a true friend and blessing Becky is, Ree you are so lucky to have her. Please give Mike "Get Well Wishes" from Florida and tell him he'll be back at the mall in no time!
Carol SD On Sunday, August 2 at 4:27 pm
God Bless your dear friend, Becky. And, a speedy recovery for dear Mike. They do have a special bond. Wonderful to hear about selfless people who make life brighter for so many. We could all learn from Becky. Thanks for sharing this terrific post.
amy lynn titus On Sunday, August 2 at 4:35 pm
This story made my day. I hope Mike is all better soon!! I love the relationships that he has with your family and friends. It is so special!!
Leslie On Sunday, August 2 at 4:41 pm
How could anyone read this and not get teary…..along with with lauging? What a great story. Mike is extremely lucky to have family and friends who love him so much. Props to Steve for being there too and bringing the Sonic!
Mike is one lucky dude!
Kim On Sunday, August 2 at 4:41 pm
Love small towns where people watch out for one another. I'm missing that these days. But no matter where you go, there will always be Mikes and there will always be a few Beckys too. Amen!
DonnaE On Sunday, August 2 at 4:50 pm
Prayers for Mike and big HUGS for Becky- what a TROOPER!
Mariah On Sunday, August 2 at 4:50 pm
Becky sounds like a gem. Please tell her that from all of us!
Jewel On Sunday, August 2 at 4:50 pm
It is good to see how God takes care of us. Blessings on Becky!
Mariah On Sunday, August 2 at 4:50 pm
And Mike too!
Mary On Sunday, August 2 at 4:54 pm
Feel better soon Mike!
Pol On Sunday, August 2 at 4:55 pm
You truly are blessed with your friends. Glad the hospital is such a terrible experience for Mike. Hope he heals up soon.
Pol On Sunday, August 2 at 4:55 pm
Oops, that was meant to be NOT such a terrible experience! *blush*
Katie F On Sunday, August 2 at 4:56 pm
She's a hoot! Speedy recovery, Mike!
Samuel D. On Sunday, August 2 at 5:08 pm
I love your Mike and Becky stories. God bless them both for making this world a better place in their own special ways!
Peachy On Sunday, August 2 at 5:17 pm
What a wonderful blessing Becky is!
Give our love to Mike. Hope he feels better soon.
kris On Sunday, August 2 at 5:20 pm
Mike (and you) is so lucky to have Becky in your life! She's a fantastic friend to go sit with Mike through all this. He is such a sweety. And who could blame him – if someone offered me a sonic slush and then renigged on it, I'd go postal, too. LOL I hope he feels better soon!
The Damsel in DisDress On Sunday, August 2 at 5:22 pm
I've been meaning to write and thank you for the Mike stories for some time now. My sister is disabled, and it has always warmed my heart to read about Mike, especially the way you "keep it real"…because these siblings can be so exasperating and so adorable and everything all rolled into one.
My sister just passed away so I'm feeling very tender about this right now. Thanks again and please keep us posted on how Mike's doing.
Katie Higbee On Sunday, August 2 at 5:22 pm
Today I will pray to become a friend just like Becky.
Bobbie Yankovich On Sunday, August 2 at 5:37 pm
Will add Mike to my prayers tonight that all will be well with him.
Angel Hugs…Chemo aAngel Bobbie
Jessica On Sunday, August 2 at 5:44 pm
That story just made my day! Do you think "Beccus" could bring me a "slush"?! :p
Jenn On Sunday, August 2 at 5:44 pm
So glad that Mike is okay Ree, I hope that he recovers quickly.
I will definitely be saying a prayer for him tonight along with one for a little (6 year old) boy in our church that is getting his heart catheterized tomorrow. It makes my throat hurt just to think of it, we prayed for him and his family in church today, and I don't think that there was a dry eye in the place.
God bless you guys (especially Mike!)
Beth On Sunday, August 2 at 5:54 pm
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mike!
And to Becky, was a beautiful person with a delightful sense of humor.
Ree, you're very blessed.
beckie D. On Sunday, August 2 at 5:55 pm
Not to toot my horn, but I know how exsasperating it is to take care of the disabled. I take care of my 66 year old learning disabled sister in law who lives next door. I also have a daughter who has CP and lives at home with me. It would be so nice if someone would step in once in a while and help out. Be very thankful for Becky and her unselfish heart.
Cathy Bell On Sunday, August 2 at 5:56 pm
So sorry Mike is not feeling well. Prayers and best wishes to you and your family!
Jan On Sunday, August 2 at 6:01 pm
Hope Mike feels better – I love the stories about him. I know youwish you could have been at the hospital in person.
Catherine On Sunday, August 2 at 6:15 pm
I am touched and gladdened by this story. Thank you for sharing Becky and Mike.
robin On Sunday, August 2 at 6:24 pm
Becky sounds like the best friend EVAR. Glad Mike's going to be okay.
Fay On Sunday, August 2 at 6:25 pm
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Mike! Just think when you get better all the more slush you can have!
Becky is a gem but you already knew that!
Dawn Spatta On Sunday, August 2 at 6:25 pm
Glad he's well and in such good company!
Sharon On Sunday, August 2 at 6:31 pm
I know you know it….but you are blessed.
Gayle Rogers On Sunday, August 2 at 6:36 pm
I love both of them!
Kaye On Sunday, August 2 at 6:43 pm
What a wonderful friend! So glad your brother is doing much better too!
Take care and blessings always,
Kelsi Nibbana On Sunday, August 2 at 6:48 pm
Ree, you have such a wonderful friend in Becky! I love it when I get to read how wonderful people can be.
Deenie On Sunday, August 2 at 6:51 pm
Glad Mike is Okay………..and Glad Becky is an A-Okay Friend!!
Jennifer On Sunday, August 2 at 6:54 pm
I definitely know there is nothing fun about ulcers, not even the hospital event. So, I can relate to the pain he must be experienceing, along with the nausea and the exhaustion of it all. I'm glad someone helped him.
Jena Simms On Sunday, August 2 at 6:57 pm
Lord please watch over Mike, be with him as he goes through the tests and gets the results. Lord, help the medical staff be patient with Mike and his needs. Lord allow Mike to come through this better than he was before. Thank you for his good friend Becki and be with her as she gives of herself and her time. Thank you Lord for Mike, Becki and Ree Ree!
Jennifer in SC On Sunday, August 2 at 7:06 pm
Glad found the problem quickly.
Thanks to all Becky's everywhere.
And thanks Ree for making us laugh when the issues are serious.
cecelia On Sunday, August 2 at 7:11 pm
Sending prayers for Mike – ulcers are no fun. I'm glad there was no purple river and I like the picture of the red fire engine in the plant! Blessings on your fine hometown and hometown friends.
joanser On Sunday, August 2 at 7:12 pm
Just needed to hear this right now, right here, this minute. It's made my day that much brighter, and renewed my faith in the kindness that surrounds each and every one of us. There are angels here, unbeknownst to us mere mortals, Ree….
Kathy On Sunday, August 2 at 7:18 pm
Wonderful wonderful post! Your Becky is a jewel and quite a humorous one! Thanks for sharing Mike with everyone.
Pamela On Sunday, August 2 at 7:22 pm
Glad Mike is going to be okay. Friends are wonderful!
I'm glad to know that I am not the only Mrs. Kravitz in this world because that is the nickname I'm called by my neighbors(friends).
Have a Happy Week!!!
Patty Norton On Sunday, August 2 at 7:22 pm
Giving thanks to God for brothers like Mike and friends like Becky.
Mike sure is blessed with a great support system.
I will add his name to my prayer journal.
BetsyC On Sunday, August 2 at 7:31 pm
God bless both Mike and Becky! P.S. I spent lots of time in Church today praying, myself. I have so much to be thankful for- so much!
Teri L. On Sunday, August 2 at 7:42 pm
Prayers are going up for Mike…hope he is all healed soon and can enjoy more Sonic Slushes! What a special person Becky is…a true friend. Hugs to you, Ree.
Candie On Sunday, August 2 at 7:43 pm
Spicy foods can help keep down and kill the bacteria that cause ulcers. Try introducing him to some mildly spicy foods and work his way up.
JennyB On Sunday, August 2 at 7:46 pm
:"Went postal on me…" I just about peed myself.
StuffCooksWant On Sunday, August 2 at 7:48 pm
"Purple yack" … heh heh. Glad to hear Mike is mending and all is well. At least he got a little joy out of his episode… gotta be fun to ring the nurses station 36 times, ya know?
witchypoo On Sunday, August 2 at 7:52 pm
I seldom comment because it stresses me to think there are so many for you to read, but am sending well wishes to Mike. I love Mike stories. He is my all-time favourite. Get well, soon, Mike!
Katie On Sunday, August 2 at 7:54 pm
Get well soon to Mike!! God bless him and the wonderful Becky!
Joni On Sunday, August 2 at 7:59 pm
I fink Becky is wonderful.
I fink Becky is a terrific writer and a top-notch friend!
suzinoz On Sunday, August 2 at 8:07 pm
Wishing Mike a speedy recovery. Thanks for sharing another heart felt story!
Jan On Sunday, August 2 at 8:18 pm
I'm praying for Mike and thanking the good lord for people like Becky.
The Irreverent Reverend's Wife On Sunday, August 2 at 8:21 pm
You know that's Jesus, baby. In the flesh. The body of Christ. Amen.
Carol On Sunday, August 2 at 8:26 pm
I just saw my developmentally disabled cousin Kristy, who also cracks us up and makes the world smile. We get many, many hugs when she's around, and she loves to greet just about anybody that way–as often as the impulse hits her (which is often). My husband isn't from a huggy family, and he enjoys Kristy! You always feel loved when she's around.
sheri On Sunday, August 2 at 8:29 pm
I think someone needs to take Becky a great big slushy too. She is obviously a jewel. Best wishes on a full recovery for Mike and may he be back at the beloved firestation in rare form soon.
amelia On Sunday, August 2 at 8:31 pm
i'm glad to hear that your brother is ok… and thank goodness you have such a sweet friend.
stephanie On Sunday, August 2 at 8:41 pm
get well soon mike!
colleen On Sunday, August 2 at 8:47 pm
Just wanted to let you know that I had a rough day. I found out that my mammogram came back abnormal and I have to go for more tests, but the story of Mike and Becky made me laugh through my tears. Thank you for a bright spot in an otherwise dreary day….Godbless
Victoria Miller On Sunday, August 2 at 8:50 pm
I love your Mike stories! My son shares many traits with your brother and has just moved into his own house (with a fuk time staff). The Mike stories and his adventures and friends give me great hope for my son's future. Thank you
Victoria Miller On Sunday, August 2 at 8:51 pm
Tghat would be a full time staff!
keira On Sunday, August 2 at 8:52 pm
Scrapbookjeri On Sunday, August 2 at 8:54 pm
What a delightful friend! We need to be a kinder, gentler country, where we take care of one another. Thanks for reminding us Ree!
Heathahlee On Sunday, August 2 at 8:54 pm
That story is just precious. What a blessing to have a friend like Becky! I hope Mike gets well and is making his rounds at local fire houses soon!
Jan On Sunday, August 2 at 8:57 pm
You know, I came on here a few months ago to get a recipe, and now I'm here all the time, and coming to care about the people you write about. I'd say it's a sickness, but it's not a bad one to have, I think.
Best wishes to Mike. I'm sure he'll be taking advantage of the extra attention. Tell Becky to treat herself to an ice cream cone, or a pedicure, or 10 minutes of quiet. Best friends like that are hard to come by.
Karen W On Sunday, August 2 at 8:58 pm
I love that story…….=]
Erin On Sunday, August 2 at 9:02 pm
Glad Mike is OK. Becky deserves Friend of the Century award.
With all that said, I'm making a mental note to become friends with all my kid's friends when we hit the Facebook stage of life.
amy saavedra On Sunday, August 2 at 9:05 pm
I love your Mike stories and wish you would share more often about him.
Rebecca D. On Sunday, August 2 at 9:07 pm
I'll be praying for Mike. (But I'll still be chuckling and craving a slush)
mnkathy On Sunday, August 2 at 9:19 pm
Is that a "Wayne Township-Indianapolis" fireman hat I see Mike wearing? Where'd he get dat? I'm from that area! Hope he's better soon!
Ang Nickel On Sunday, August 2 at 9:21 pm
That story made me cry this morning. Funny and yet heartwarming. It is so good to have friends like that and be encouraged by how selflessly they care for others. You are truly blessed. And Becky, wow, her heart must be a heart of gold. If someone would call me at 6 am, my husband would have a conniption. Thank you for sharing those moments with us. I pray that Mike will have a full recovery.
Becky On Sunday, August 2 at 9:24 pm
Best Wishes Mike…. Becky's in general are awesome (just my opinion)
Annie S On Sunday, August 2 at 9:24 pm
Thanks for sharing this story with all of us. I will send up a special prayer for your brother Mike tonight. God Bless all of you!
Jeanne B On Sunday, August 2 at 9:34 pm
I hope Mike starts to feel better soon! What a special man he is and Becky is totally awsome. There are special places in heaven for people like her.
Sharon d On Sunday, August 2 at 9:34 pm
Get well soon to Mike, wow just think of all the stories he will be able to tell the Firemen… Becky has just had more Jewels added to her Crown with being such a special friend to Mike. Ree thanks for sharing your family & friends with us all.
Gail in the Hills On Sunday, August 2 at 9:41 pm
God bless Becky and Mike.
Screwed Up Texan On Sunday, August 2 at 9:43 pm
Your brother is just way too cool. And Becky too. I wish I had fans when I get sick.
Debbie On Sunday, August 2 at 9:44 pm
Mike is lucky to have your friend…but my guess is that she believes that she is lucky to know Mike.
Susan's Snippets On Sunday, August 2 at 9:46 pm
Amen! Amen! Amen!! I will do the same.
praying i am game
Kendellp On Sunday, August 2 at 10:04 pm
What a sweet friend and post…….glad to hear Mike is feeling better.
Queen of the Nuthouse On Sunday, August 2 at 10:08 pm
That has to be the best post I have read all year. Beccus is a GREAT FRIEND! Thank you so much for sharing it. I have a smile from ear to ear. Hope Mike is doing better!


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4.0 out of 5 stars Something for everyone to love...and to hate...
By turns frustratingly brilliant and wildly disappointing, this book seems to taunt its readers. It can't make up its mind what it is. The first chapter is possibly the most madcap action scene I've ever read. After that the novel just veers off in all directions at once. The hell of it is, many of these directions are interesting. You just get to wishing...
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1.0 out of 5 stars Depends on how you like your SF......
Snow Crash is full of fun and often inventive SF gadgets and ideas. How much you will enjoy this novel will depend upon how heavily you are 'into' science fiction and how plausible you like your stories. I found the characters somewhat lacking in complexity, and some of the plot devices contrived. Snow Crash felt to me a little like a comic book, without the...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Something for everyone to love...and to hate...,
Ken Breadner "Pageflipper" (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
By turns frustratingly brilliant and wildly disappointing, this book seems to taunt its readers. It can't make up its mind what it is. The first chapter is possibly the most madcap action scene I've ever read. After that the novel just veers off in all directions at once. The hell of it is, many of these directions are interesting. You just get to wishing Stephenson would spend more time somewhere, anywhere. And then, wonder of wonders, everything gets tied up together in the end.
I'm a small minority on here, it appears: I REALLY liked the historical lectures. They actually made a good deal of sense to me and made me think of the world in a new way.
I'm more than intrigued enough to read some more of this author.
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4.0 out of 5 stars FIrst Stephenson read won't be the last,
J. Tobin Garrett (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviews
This was my first plunge into the world of Stephenson (I have Cryptonomicon sitting ominously on my shelf), and now I know why people make such a big fuss over him. This book is funny, wildly inventive, action-packed, futuristic, dystopian, philsophical, historical, etc... I was totally sucked into the world and loved the descriptions of the franchised universe in which the characters live, consume, and die in. It was interesting even further when the full mystery began to unravel and Stephenson injected the book with mythology and religious history, which was fascinating and unexpected.
I've been told this is a 'cyberpunk' novel, and I can see why, as the name seems to fit the tone of the book. Punk music, skateboarding, violence, and swords all combined with technology, cars, virtual reality, and computer viruses. Makes for quite an interesting mash of topics.
There were a few times when the characters fell flat for me. I didn't really buy into or care about the romance between Hiro and Juanita; it seemed as though it was thrown in there to make the characters more dynamic, the story more involving, but didn't work for me. Stephenson is a great writer and could be so much better if he created characters that were as three dimensional as his worlds.
What really sold me on the novel was Stephenson's narrative voice: it was so casual and conversational that it was difficult to remember that the novel was written in third person at all. The narrator had such a presence in the book, which was really cool. It was kind of like how David Foster Wallace has his own presence in his books as a narrator, just lurking in the background but constantly there, popping in every once in a while with asides and footnoted information.
I look forward to reading more of Neil Stephenson's work. His futuristic writings, but also his historical writing in the Baroque Trilogy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Highly entertaining and ahead of its time,
Dan Donlin (The People's Republic of Royal Oak) - See all my reviews
Readers of this book need to take into account that it was written between '89 and '91, published in '92. Why? Because so many of his predictions and observations are pretty accurate or close to how things are now. If you didn't realize this, then it would seem cliched and unoriginal. In addition, the book is damn funny, it zips along at a quick pace and the dialogue is sharp and witty. Pick it up at your first opportunity and as soon as you start reading, you'll be hooked....
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5.0 out of 5 stars Be sure you stop to breathe,
J. Levene (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
Reading this book is like watching an Imax film of Calvin and Hobbes riding their sled. Stephenson manages to combine something old, sonething new, lots of things borrowed, and a few blue, in an intelligent and well-thought-out book that does not discard all the old literary virtues, even as it is uproariously original. And, it's so nice to see ancient cultures, computer programming, and swordsmanship all treated with intelligence and respect and some regard for the facts.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Depends on how you like your SF......,
Eric J. Kristoff (Chicago) - See all my reviews
Snow Crash is full of fun and often inventive SF gadgets and ideas. How much you will enjoy this novel will depend upon how heavily you are 'into' science fiction and how plausible you like your stories. I found the characters somewhat lacking in complexity, and some of the plot devices contrived. Snow Crash felt to me a little like a comic book, without the illustrations. If you like your science fiction with an extra fantastical flare, Snow Crash is for you. If you're into hard-science SF and plausible story lines, there are many better options available.
4.0 out of 5 stars Cool and smart!,
Patrick St-Denis, editor of Pat's Fantasy Hot... (Laval, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
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Given all the rave reviews Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash has received over the years, it's a wonder that the book has been sitting there on my shelf for well over a decade now. I was getting more and more concerned with each passing year, for this work kept receiving such accolades that it raised my expectations to what I felt was an impossible level. I mean, a science fiction novel being selected as one of the 100 books to read in English by Time Magazine? It reached the point where Snow Crash had to be one of the very best books I had ever read, if not the very best, if it had any chance of meeting those lofty expectations.
Understandably, although it is an ambitious, intelligent, and entertaining novel, Snow Crash couldn't possibly live up to my expectations. It is a fun and thrilling read, no question. And yet, as much as I enjoyed it, I don't feel that it's the sort of literary work that lingers within your mind long after you have finished it.
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One of Time magazine's 100 all-time best English-language novels.
Only once in a great while does a writer come along who defies comparison—a writer so original he redefines the way we look at the world. Neal Stephenson is such a writer and Snow Crash is such a novel, weaving virtual reality, Sumerian myth, and just about everything in between with a cool, hip cybersensibility to bring us the gigathriller of the information age.
In reality, Hiro Protagonist delivers pizza for Uncle Enzo's CosoNostra Pizza Inc., but in the Metaverse he's a warrior prince. Plunging headlong into the enigma of a new computer virus that's striking down hackers everywhere, he races along the neon-lit streets on a search-and-destroy mission for the shadowy virtual villain threatening to bring about infocalypse. Snow Crash is a mind-altering romp through a future America so bizarre, so outrageous…you'll recognize it immediately.
The worldbuilding is simply awesome. In a not-so-distant future, the USA has become a fragmented ensembles of smaller Burbclaves and city-states. As is usually the author's wont, the witty narrative is full of satiric social and political commentary. What's even more brilliant is the fact that Snow Crash was written between 1988 and 1991. To realize just how on the money Stephenson turned out to be regarding the information age and virtual reality, it's simply astonishing. The same thing goes for the technology now in use, both in terms of software and hardware. Truly, Neal Stephenson was a visionary.
The characterization is well-done, especially considering that having teenagers as your principal protagonists can sometimes be quite tricky. Yet both Hiro Protagonist, the Deliverator and katana-wielding hacker, and Y.T., a pesky Kourier, are well-defined characters you just have to root for. When Hiro is involved in an accident and is about to be late delivering a pizza, Y.T. delivers the pie on time, thus earning a favor from the Mafia and joining her fate to Hiro's, though none of them are quite aware of that fact just yet. Although the narrative follows the POVs of these two protagonists for the better part of the book, they are joined by a colorful cast of secondary characters that give Snow Crash its unforgettable flavor. Chief among those include Uncle Enzo, the Librarian, and Raven.
The pace is fluid and the chapters relatively short, making this novel a real page-turner. Indeed, there is never a dull moment. The early portions about the Sumerian myths and their importance are a bit more nebulous and hard to understand, but everything is explained later on in the book. Hence, for a while at least, you are sort of left in the dark as to what this new computer virus is all about. Be that as it may, you just need to buckle up and enjoy the ride. From beginning to end, Snow Crash remains a dense and surreal work of fiction full of humor that will make you think as much as it makes you laugh.
As I mentioned, what is even more impressive is the fact that this novel was initially published two decades ago. Discovering just how right Stephenson was concerning everything that has to do with the information age and virtual reality will have you shaking your head in bewilderment.
Snow Crash is a smart, cool, funny, witty, and action-packed adventure featuring a pair of unlikely heroes who must save the world from infocalypse. If you enjoy roller-coaster rides, Snow Crash is definitely for you! You will never again look at toilet paper quite the same way afterwards. . .
If, like me, you haven't read it yet, Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash could be perfect vacation reading material for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just can't get enough,
M. Williams (Newark, NJ) - See all my reviews
This has to be the most mentally uplifting, humorous, and yet deeply serious book I've ever read. Stephenson approaches the entire plot completely seriously, but the actually subject matter is a joke.
It's rather hard to explain, especially since the book somehow takes things that make no sense and makes them work. The main character (for example) is a half-black, half-Korean pizza delivery salesman, who is also one of the few freelance hackers left in the world, he has a huge amount of influence in the metaverse, he's excellent at driving, he is a master at using a Katana, his room-mate is an ultra-famous rockstar, oh and did I mention that the Mafia runs his pizza company? The entire book is like this, and at certain points, the normal things make you laugh because everything seems so surreal.
Yet it deals with the issue of memes (units of cultural information, in the same way a gene is a unit of genetic information), Sumerian Myths, and what happens when America goes Anarcho-Capitalist, not to mention skateboarders. It's a mix of things that should not ever go together.
My only real gripe was one of the love scenes, infact, it was the only love scene, has a situation that I found slightly disturbing, only lessened by the fact it was a book.
3.0 out of 5 stars Deep,
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For many years people have been telling me to read this book. Many people told me it was the best book in the cyberpunk genre ever written. So I dove in and I was surprised how this is not really a cyberpunk book at all.
It is a deep book but very scattered. One gets the feeling that the whole of the story is not as important as the tiny vignettes of the story. In other books this can work but the structure of this book feels a little scattered. Many times I found myself wondering when the story would advance again and not sidetrack. It does pay off in the end when all is said and done. I do not think this is the best cyberpunk book ever written as Necromancer is far beyond it in many ways. What Gibson has that Stevenson does not is a love of English and it's fluidity. As in all cyberpunk books what we miss is any sort of character depth. All players are very much like avatars. One is the hero, one is the skater girl with no growth or depth to any of them. At the end, they are the same as when the started. This could be a commentary of all books in the cyberpunk genre but it could also be a commentary of all Sci-fi books as it deals with ideas and not people. It is a good book with some fun ideas but it's not some great tome or anything.
I noticed some people were offended buy the religion in the book but I think this is a case of not being able to see the trees thru the forest. The religion is a story point, nothing more. There is no message in the end. Or they may be one and my brain is just immune to it.
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written, but a bit on the short side, perhaps?,
"dubble_oh_oh" (Dorkopolis -- Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
I truly love the way Stephenson describes details in the world he has created. A main theme running through the book is an idea of colors, and his use of incredible descriptions blew my mind at times, and I just had to go, "Wow, that is a powerful metaphor."
I also really dig the little break-ups he has between every few chapters, when it switches days, with a good device of delivering info in the form of a magazine that comes out in the universe we are reading about. This is wonderful, because you don't have characters explaining things to people where they would OBVIOUSLY understand what they are talking about, because it is such a pertinant part of their culture.
Alas, the only part I didn't enjoy was there should have been more description and understanding of what makes up certain parts of the world. Understandably this is a made-up place (hopefully) and rules aren't really in practice as we know them, but at times I felt like I was struggling to understand what EXACTLY was going on. So I had to make up several rules to make situations fit in my brain. This is the only reason it didn't get 5 stars.
Incest, a wonderful ending, and kickin' adjectives make this a very amazing read.
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable light reading; just don't take it seriously,
A.C. (Hanover, NH) - See all my reviews
This is a very imaginative book, full of details about a highly digital future Earth, complete with an Internet-based simulated world called the Metaverse. A mysterious menace by the name of "Snow Crash" is unleashed upon the Earth and the Metaverse. It seemingly turns people into stupid herd creatures that speak in tongues. It can also make smart hackers totally lose their minds and turn into vegetables. Our hero and heroine set out to fight this evil not really knowing what it is: is it a computer virus, a disease, or a drug? How are an unbelievably macho thug, the President of the United States, and the world's greatest monopolist connected to "Snow Crash"? And why are some 4000-year-old clay tablets from Sumer the key to the whole mystery?
The book is set up really well. The initial premises make a lot of sense, unlike a certain other famous cyberpunk book. This initial phase lasts for about 100 of the 470 pages. The rest of the book is full of either uninspired Hollywood-esque action (chases and violence) or else outrageous conjectures about Sumerian mythology and their connection to the Three Great Religions (excuse me, Mr Stephenson, ever heard of a part of the world that lay to the east of Sumer?). Stephenson clearly took pains to research his material. I know this, having read one of his sources about Sumerian civilisation. But all research is useless if you are going to use it for PSEUDOINTELLECTUALISM and alas, that is exactly what you get from this book.
Eventually, this religion/mythology thing gets so irritating that one is glad to return to the straightforward fights and flights. Our hero and heroine eventually save the day and kill the badguys, so all ends well. (Or does it? There's that unfinished business with the nuclear bomb.)
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The recurring time slots in each line of a time division multiplex communication system are identified by a unique combination of phase relationships among a plurality of synchronization signals. Each of a plurality of terminators sends and receives samples of input and output data to and from an information path consisting of a bundle of discrete lines or buses. Any particular connection involves only on a selected line or lines and is gated to appropriate terminators only during recurring preselected time slots and only via a selected line or lines. Time slots are identified by a unique combination of phase relationships occuring in a separate synchronization path.
1. A time-division multiplex communication system comprising:
an information path consisting of a plurality of discrete lines each carrying samples of signals transmitted within selected time slots recurring once per frame;
oscillator means for generating a recurring series of synchronization signals that identify occurring time slots by unique combinations of phase relationships;
a synchronization path for carrying synchronization signals generated by the oscillator means;
a supervision path for carrying supervisory signals which indicate interconnections to be made within the system; and
a plurality of terminator means for providing data inputs to the information path and receiving data outputs from the information path, each terminator means including a supervisory comparator means for producing an output in response to a unique combination of phase relationship occurring in the synchronization path, latch means for accepting a signal from the supervisory path in response to an output received from the supervisory comparator means and for producing first and second latch outputs in response thereto, multiplexer comparator means for receiving the first latch output whereby said comparator is temporarily set to be responsive to a unique combination of phase relationships in the synchronization path, said multiplexer comparator also being connected to the synchronization path for producing an output in response to the occurrance of said unique combination, demultiplexer means for activating one or more selected information path lines in response to the second latch output and for summing successive input samples sequentially received from the activated line or lines, and multiplexer means also responsive to the second latch output for activating one or more selected information path lines in response thereto and for sequentially supplying successive output samples to the activated line or lines.
2. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the demultiplexer means and the multiplexer means each select only one information path line at a time in response to the first latch means.
3. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the oscillator means produces a plurality of signals of different frequencies, the lowest frequency being at least equal to the frequency with which each time slot recur.
4. The communication system of claim 3, wherein the highest frequency produced by said oscillator means is at least equal to the frequency with which each time slot recurs in a discrete line of the information path multiplied by the number of recurring time slots in a frame.
5. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the oscillator means produces a plurality of signals of different frequencies, the lowest frequency being at least equal to the frequency with which each time slot recurs, and the synchronization path including at least one discrete line dedicated to each frequency produced by the oscillator means.
The present application is a continuation-in-part of the inventor's earlier application Ser. No. 414,434, filed Nov. 9, 1973, entitled Communication System, and now U.S. Pat. No. 3,916,108 issued Oct. 28, 1975; and is also a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 555,562, filed on Mar. 5, 1975 entitled High Speed Multiplex Communication System.
The present invention relates to a time-division multiplex communication system, and more particularly a new and improved communication system in which recurring time slots are uniquely identified by simultaneously occurring synchronization signals and information is carried by a path consisting of a bundle of discrete time division lines.
Electronic communication systems were at one time based exclusively on space-division techniques. That is, electromagnetic switches were used to establish connections along discrete paths, each path being dedicated solely to a particular connection throughout its duration. This required large numbers of interconnecting lines in relation to the total number of system inputs and outputs. Moreover, bulky, slow and expensive servo-mechanisms were relied on to establish the desired connections.
With the advent of more sophisticated solid state switching devices and the availability of integrated circuit modules has come the use of time division for information transmission. This sampling technique enables a large number of users to communicate over a single line or bus while only selected interconnections among these users are established. The composite signal passing over the time-division line is divided into a series of frames. Each frame is divided into a series of time slots, and each time slot occurs once per frame.
All communicating locations must be synchronized to a common time base so that the desired recurring time slots can be reliably identified. Synchronization is most commonly accomplished by a periodically occurring sync signal superimposed on the information carried by the time-division path, the sync pulses being identifiable by a predetermined characteristic such as amplitude superiority. Conventional synchronization techniques often require an oscillator or counter at each user location with periodic correction in response to the sync signals so that errors are not cumulative. A part of the signal-carrying capacity of the system must therefore be dedicated to the sync pulses, thus diminishing useful information capacity.
The present invention fills a long-felt need for a comparatively simple and highly reliable time-division communication system. It utilizes an information path consisting of a bundle of discrete lines for carrying recurring time-division samples of the information to be communicated and a separate synchronization path that carries synchronization signals that are used to synchronize input/output devices by which various types of user apparatus, such as computer terminals, may be connected to the system. Successive samples of an individual signal are supplied to one or more discrete lines of the information path.
An oscillator means is provided to generate a continuous recurring series of synchronization pulses which are supplied via the synchronization path to uniquely identify successive time slots. According to a preferred arrangement, the oscillator means generates a plurality of signals at different frequencies, and a unique combination of phase relationships among these signals identifies each recurring time slot.
Data input and output to the information path is provided by a plurality of terminator means. Each terminator includes a latch means that receives a signal from a supervision path at a preselected time determined by the synchronization path signal. The latch means produces first and second outputs. The first latch output is used to set a multiplexer comparator means which receives the signals carried by the synchronization path and produces a comparator output in response to a preselected recurring synchronization signal. The comparator output is used to time the action of a multiplexer and a demultiplexer which are latched onto an appropriate line or lines by the second output of the latch means.
For a more detailed understanding of the invention, reference may be made to the description below taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:
FIG. 1 is a diagram of a time division communication system constructed in accordance with the invention; and
FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing of a terminator 12 used in the system of FIG. 1.
In the communication system of this invention, the information to be communicated is time division multiplexed onto an information path 10 which consists of a bundle of discrete lines. Input and output of this multiplexed information is facilitated by a plurality of terminators 12 (four representative terminators being shown in FIG. 1). Each terminator 12 selects the samples pertaining to the connection or connections in which it is taking part by identifying the appropriate line or lines and the appropriate recurring time slots and supplies that information to conventional electronic equipment such as a computer terminal 14. The information may be digital or analog and may have any type of content desired. The terminators 12 are also connected to a synchronization path 16 which carries the output of an oscillator means 18. The output of this oscillator means 18 corresponding in time to any given recurring time slot uniquely identifies that time slot. The oscillator means 18 may comprise a plurality of separate oscillators or a single oscillator connected to conventional frequency dividers or multipliers.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the synchronization path 16 comprises a plurality of discrete lines, each of which carries a signal of a different frequency produced by the oscillator means 18. The lowest frequency has a period equal to the length of a complete frame of time slots. The next higher frequency is twice the lowest frequency and each successive higher frequency is twice the one before it. The highest frequency has a period equal to half the duration of an individual time slot. Thus each frequency is an integral multiple of the lowest frequency and all synchronization signals are in phase when the lowest frequency commences a new cycle. Each recurring time slot is identified by a unique combination of phase relationships among the signals produced by the oscillator means 18.
At a centralized location, a supervision and control network 20 sets up and tears down connections between the various terminators 12 over commonly assigned time slots. The necessary information is transmitted over a supervision path 22.
One of the terminators 12 of FIG. 1 is shown in greater detail in FIG. 2. It includes a supervisory comparator 30 which receives a signal from the synchronization path 16.
During a time slot perminently assigned to the particular terminator 12 involved, as indicated by the occurrance of a unique combination of phase relationships in the synchronization 16. Although supervision signals are constantly presented to the supervisory comparator 30, those intended for other terminators 12 are rejected because they do not correspond timewise to the unique phase combination. The accepted supervision signals, however, result in an output from the supervisory comparator 30 to a latch means 32.
When thus activated by the supervisory comparator 30, the latch 32 responds to an input from a bundle of discrete lines that form the supervision path 22 to produce a first output on a line 34 to a multiplex comparator 36 and a second output on a line 38 to a multiplexer 40 and a demultiplexer 42.
In a preferred embodiment, the supervision path 22 includes eight discrete lines. The binary output of three of these lines forms the first latch output, while the binary output of the remaining five lines forms the second latch output. The first latch output sets the multiplex comparator 36 to be responsive to a selected frequency combination of the synchronization path 16, thus indicating the presence of a particular recurring time slot temporarily assigned to the terminator 12 in question. It should be noted that while the supervisory comparator 30 is hardwired or externally set to be responsive to a particular synchronization path phase relationship independently of the signals supplied by the supervision path 22, the multiplex comparator 36 is temporarily set to a time slot selected only for purposes of a particular interconnection.
The second latch output, supplied via the line 38 to the multiplexer 40 and demultiplexer 42, identifies a particular discrete line of the information path 10 to which the multiplexer 40 and demultiplexer 42 are to be temporarily latched. In a preferred embodiment, five binary signals identify one of 32 discrete lines to be used in a particular connection. It is possible, in an alternative arrangement, for the multiplexer 40 and the demultiplexer 42 to be simultaneously latched to a number of selected information path lines. Samples pertaining to a particular connection can then be distributed successively over the various selected lines.
Each time the multiplex comparator 36 produces an output, input data from the terminal 14 can be forwarded, during the then occurring time slot, through an input/output gate 46 to the multiplexer 40 and thus to the selected discrete line of the information path 10. Alternatively, in the receive mode, the input/output gate 46 supplies a signal to a trim gate 48 which in turn enables a flip-flop 50 to receive the output of the demultiplexer 42 which is supplied to the terminal 14. The trim gate 48 is responsive, in the conventional manner, to a trim signal supplied by a line 52 to eliminate cross talk between adjacent time slots. The flip-flop 50 indicates by its high or low state the binary character of information received. Of course, the flip-flop 50 would not be used with analog information.
It can be seen that according to the above arrangement the multiplexer 40 and the demultiplexer 42 select from the appropriate line or lines of the information path 10 only that information presented during a particular recurring time slot. Both the time slot and the information path line or lines involved can be changed at will by the supervision path signals. Accordingly, the system embodies the principal advantages of both time division and space division switching. The usage of each line is maximised since only samples of a signal, not an entire signal, are transmitted, and each line can thus take part in many connections simultaneously. The use of a plurality of discrete lines increase the capacity of the system beyond that which could be attained within acceptable frequency limits if all samples were carried by a single line.
The above-described embodiment of the invention is intended to be merely exemplary and does not limit the scope of the inventive concept. Numerous additional variations and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will occur to those skilled in the art.
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Pear & dried apricot chutney
Cooking timePrep: 20 mins - 25 mins Cook: 1 hr, 30 mins Ready in 2 hours
Skill levelEasy
ServingsMakes about 850ml/1½pts
Use up that extra fruit and make a delicious pear & dried apricot chutney
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition per rounded tbsp
- kcalories
- 78
- protein
- 1g
- carbs
- 20g
- fat
- 1g
- saturates
- 0g
- fibre
- 1g
- sugar
- 13g
- salt
- 0.31g
- 425g ripe tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped
- 425g caster sugar
- 140g cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 140g onions, finely chopped
- 140g dried apricots, chopped
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh root ginger
- 2 tsp salt
- 450ml white wine vinegar
- 1¼kg pears, peeled, cored and cut into bite-size pieces
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Lovely chutney - quite sweet though, if I made it again I'd research if I could reduce the sugar without compromising on the end result. I cooked mine for about 4 hours in total so a lot longer than the recipe says. I filled 3 'Bon Maman' jars + a Gu ramekin! Would recommend for using up a glut of pears. Agree that it goes well with curries too.
Mine looks nothing like the picture! It's MUCH darker, perhaps because I threw in a handful of dates left over from the Christmas cake I made yesterday! It smells delicious but has needed significantly longer to simmer - maybe due to my pears (which were windfalls) being quite soft and very, very juicy.
You don't need to freeze it if you jar it like jam. Basically make sure your jam jars are clean and hot by putting them in a hot oven for about 5 minutes then add your chutney mixture so it reaches the neck of your jar, add a wax circle to the help keep out the air and put the lid on whilst it is hot - when the jars cool this heat seals the chutney and should last in your store cupboard for months if not years!


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1. Demand Response Has Number of Variables
This is Casey Laughman, managing editor of Building Operating Management magazine. Today's tip is that demand response programs have a number of variables involved.
Though the terms are often used interchangeably, voluntary load-curtailment and demand-side management are not the same as demand response. Demand response is binary. When demand surges too high, utilities request a "response" from large users, and they — the utilities — are willing to pay for that reaction. And steamy summer weather is a good time for facility managers to learn how they can best benefit from an energy grid at its limits.
Typically, demand response happens when a utility customer either curtails load or increases on-site generation to supplement utility power consumption. Demand response is really just a new and improved version of interruptible contracts, which were pretty rigid, says Richard Lubinski, president of Think Energy Management. When facilities do curtail demand upon request, utilities will pay for the capacity that is freed up by the reduction in demand.
Essentially, he says, there are two kinds of demand response; one is at the capacity or generation level, the other at the distribution level. For most facility managers, their concern will be the former.
Genuine demand response is a relatively rare event — most organizations only face genuine demand response events for 10 to 20 hours annually, says Lindsay Audin, president of Energywiz, Inc. Nevertheless, demand response is now expanding beyond power generation; natural gas and some water utilities, particularly in the desert Southwest, are also experimenting with demand-response programs.
Demand response also fits neatly in emergency planning. For owners who already own on-site generating capacity, planning for demand response can be part of a sufficiency plan, mostly because a contract with the utility helps ensure the maintenance and regular use of generation capacity — helping ensure generation potential will be available in the case of emergency or extended outage.
Operations an Important Part of Power Reliability
This is Casey Laughman, managing editor of Building Operating Management magazine. Today's tip is that understanding the rules of rebate programs may be easier said than done. In bigger cities with well-documented demand-side management programs, documentation may change year to year. But some utilities change more often than than; one electric utility changed its form six times in six months.
Utilities often require facility managers to take certain steps before an energy upgrade actually begins. Some utility agencies will accept an initial energy audit from a third party, but some may send their own people to verify original conditions. That can sometimes lead to trouble. In one instance, a facilities department ripped out an old system and dumped the motors before the utility came for the initial inspection. The facility then had to do a huge amount of work, including digging up specifications, because they didn't follow the procedure properly.
The complexity of utility rules will depend in part on the nature of the rebate program. A prescriptive program is the most common road to rebates, where a certain amount of dollars are paid for such items as variable frequency drives or lighting retrofits. For example, most utilities will pay prescriptively, by the ton, for rooftop HVAC units above a certain energy efficiency rating. Custom programs usually have a longer time line and more complex measurement and verification. Equipment such as high efficiency boilers, furnaces, or water heaters must be metered over time to show the facility is saving energy.
Custom measures offer more robust rewards, but they require another level of energy analysis that involves measurement over a certain period of time. The measurement has to technically prove energy savings, which have to be reviewed by an agency, and that can take many months. The more complex a project, the more you have to do to meet rebate requirements.
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This is Casey Laughman, managing editor of Building Operating Management magazine. Today's tip is that operations should not be overlooked as a part of power reliability.
One key point that's easily overlooked is that just having a UPS and backup generators isn't enough. It actually has to function when an emergency strikes. That can't be taken for granted. During the Northeast black-out of 2003, half of New York City's 58 hospitals suffered failures in their backup power generators.
The design of a backup power system is only one factor in how well it performs. Just as important is the operational side. Backup diesel generator sets require periodic maintenance and frequent testing if they are to be counted on in an emergency. A facility manager who scrimps on that maintenance and testing may very well compromise the system.
Another issue to consider is if the backup generator uses diesel fuel. Diesel fuel deliveries may be difficult if the power outage is caused by disaster.
Location can also have an operational impact. California had 540 power outages last year. If the batteries in the backup power supply are rated for 2,000 hours, their life expectancy in terms of calendar months is much shorter in California than in an area such as Chicago, where the outages are considerably less frequent. Outages along the East Coast grid also are higher than in other states.
Another problem is lack of commissioning. During commissioning, the design needs to be translated into the generators, uninterruptible power supply components, substation feeds and other elements that the contractor installed. Commissioning is essential to ensure that the backup power system meets the owner's requirements and expressed needs.
Tips for Earning Energy Efficiency Rebates
This is Casey Laughman, managing editor of Building Operating Management magazine. Today's tip is that energy efficiency rebates are available if you know where to look.
The past few years have been good ones for facility managers who want to use utility incentives to smooth the path to energy upgrades. In 2010, rate-payer funded programs provided $5.5 billion in incentives, according to the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. The usual incentive of choice is the rebate. On individual projects, rebates may cover 15 to 20 percent of capital costs.
It can be a major disappointment for facility managers who fail to qualify for rebates they were hoping to get. But in many cases, facility managers have only themselves to blame. There are plenty of reasons that facility managers lose out on rebates, and many have to do with mistakes made in the application process.
To make the most of rebates, facility managers must, first and foremost, pay attention. Specifically, they need to pay attention to when rebates become available, when the paperwork needs to be in and how to dot all their i's and cross all their t's.
Demand-side management programs — a category that includes rebates as well as other utility incentives — have become so popular that utility companies sometimes run out of funds early in the year. That's why it's important to get applications in early. Facility managers can sometimes plan ahead, so that upgrades or new equipment installation coincide with available money from utility companies. For example, some utilities have been offering incentives to replace T12 lamps. This summer, new federal regulations will end the sale or import of most T12 lamps. Once those regulations are in effect, incentives to replace T12 lamps will be obsolete.


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Starting February 24, Road #10001 on the Sula Ranger District will close until April.
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'Tis the season... for gathering firewood for the upcoming winter heating season, and the Bitterroot National Forest has temporarily opened up several new areas for the public.
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