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|Publication date
|Jul 23, 2002
|Filing date
|Mar 30, 2000
|Priority date
|Mar 30, 1999
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|Jason Mills, Bradley Siim
|Original Assignee
|Cisco Systems Canada Co.
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|Patent Citations (3), Non-Patent Citations (12), Referenced by (39), Classifications (4), Legal Events (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application claims benefit of application Ser. No. 60/126,843 filed on Mar. 30, 1999.
The invention relates generally to computers and the communication pathways within them. It more particularly relates to the backplane of an industrial computer having several segments that conform to the Compact Peripheral Component Interconnect (CompactPCI) Specification and the apparatus used to connect these segments to form a continuous bus across the entire backplane
A pathway that provides data communication between two elements of an electric circuit is known as a bus. Buses are used for both communications within the integrated circuits and between the integrated circuits. An important example of the latter is the communication between the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and peripheral components. One of the earliest standards for this type of bus is the Industrial Standard Association (ISA) bus that was developed by IBM in 1984. This bus is 16 bits wide and worked well for early peripheral components with modest bandwidth requirements. However, as the amount of data from peripheral components began to grow the bus became the 'bottleneck' in the system. This problem was reduced with the introduction of wider and faster local bus standards. As the speed (frequency) of the bus is increased the physical length of the communication path must be reduced. One current standard local bus is the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus LOCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2, Dec. 18, 1998). The PCI bus standard is well suited for personal computers. Industrial computers are however quite different than personal computers. They often use a rack-based chassis. Peripheral components (boards) are inserted into connectors that are located on the backplane at the back of the chassis. The backplane provides a physical connection for the peripheral boards. It also provides electrical connections including power and busing. There are numerous limitations of the PCI bus Specification that make the bus impractical for industrial computers. These limitations include the physical requirements of the bus (e.g. maximum length of several inches), the limitation of a maximum of four slots for peripheral components. Other limitations of the PCI bus standard include connectors that are not robust enough for industrial applications where components are inserted and removed quite often and connectors that present parasitic capacitance on the bus, which tends to limit the number of slots that can be used. However, it is important to maintain PCI Specification compatibility for the bus in industrial computers to access the vast array of integrated circuits that are manufactured for the personal computer market to the PCI Specification.
The CompactPCI Specification was prepared by the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG™) to provide a standard form factor for industrial computers that employs mechanically robust connectors and has a bus that conforms to the PCI Specification. These and other of the features of the CompactPCI Specification are outlined in PICMG 2.0 R2.20—CompactPCI Specification—Jun. 17, 1997, ©1995, 1996, 1997 PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group.
The CompactPCI Specification defines that the PCI compliant bus has a maximum of eight electrical loads. This implies tat the backplane has a maximum of eight slots. Because a System Slot Board is required for the bus a CompactPCI backplane consists of one System Slot (containing e System Slot Board) and up to seven Peripheral Slots for Peripheral Boards. The System Slot Board is responsible for performing system initialization, providing bus arbitration and clock distribution for all boards on the segment. Physically, the System Slot shall be located on either end of the CompactPCI bus segment.
The restriction of eight physical slots (electrical loads) is restrictive for many industrial computers. There are three common approaches for the provision of more Than eight slots on a backplane.
First, the user can purchase two or more 8-slot backplanes and connect them via a standard interface (e.g. LAN, a fibre optic link, etc.). In this case, each CompactPCI bus segment must have its own System Slot Board and must also house the above interface board. It is apparent to those skilled in the art that this can be expensive in terms of both hardware and software, and wasteful in terms of physical space.
Second, while an individual backplane is limited to a maximum of eight slots two segments can be 'bridged' together to increase the total number of slots of the backplane. These backplane segments are contained on a single Printed Circuit Board (PCB). The bridge acts as a System Board on the secondary segment (the segment being bridged to), and as a Peripheral Board on the pi segment (the segment being bridged from). The bridge is the provision of a nearly transparent connection between the two bus segments when data must be transferred between devices on different segments. At all other times, the two segments operate independently. Unfortunately, the physical features of the CompactPCI standard have limited the transparent application of bridges due to the requirement that the bridge be connected to both CompactPCI segments at once.
There are two approaches to bridging backplane segments. The bridge circuitry can be permanently affixed directly to the backplane between groupings of up to eight slots. There is some physical space lost due to the presence of the bridge circuitry producing regions of the backplane that cannot be used for CompactPCI peripheral slots. This approach is not very flexible as a different backplane must be manufactured for each unique number of slots and bridges. Further, if the bridging circuitry fails, it can be difficult and time consuming to replace the backplane thereby causing unacceptable downtime. However, this approach is reasonably well suited to high volume applications where the requirements of the backplane are well defined.
A second approach is to place the bridging circuitry on a dedicated, removable board (bridge module). This bridge module could be of the form where it is inserted in slots on the front side of the backplane. In this case it would consume a front side slot on both the primary and secondary bus segments. This approach is very wasteful in terms of physical space since each bridge occupies two physical slots on the front side of the backplane where peripheral boards could be located.
Alternatively the bridge module could be designed to be inserted on the back side of the backplane. In this case the bridge does not consume slots on the front side of the backplane, which again is a single PCB. A special Bridge Slot could be defined which has connections to both primary and secondary segments. A bridge module installed in this slot could perform all of the required bridging functions. Because, the bridge module occupies a physical slot, eliminating a useful peripheral slot, it must use a different pin out than all other standard slots and it must be keyed so that the bridge boards cannot be installed in Peripheral Slots and vice versa. Finally, the number of signal pins available for connecting the bridge board to the backplane is limited, making some bridging arrangements awkward or impossible. This solution still requires a different backplane for each unique number of slots and bridges.
Therefore, there is a need for a modular backplane that complies with the CompactPCI Specification. A modular backplane is defined as a backplane where all of the segments are physically separate entities. This modular backplane would provide flexibility in the number of Peripheral Slots by having backplane segments on separate PCBs to be added and bridged as required. It would also be desirable for the bridging to have the same flexibility while not consuming space on the front side of the backplane that could otherwise be used for Peripheral Boards. This type of backplane would be well suited to low volume applications or research situations. The art does not provide a system that satisfies These requirements.
The invention is directed to a modular backplane for industrial computers that provides flexibility in the number of slots available for Peripheral Boards and conforms to the CompactPCI Specification. The backplane comprises two or more modular backplane segments that are connected together by one or more bridge modules to form a continuous PCI bus across the modular backplane segments.
The modular backplane segments have up to seven slots on the front side for the acceptance of front loading boards. There are up to two slots on the back side for the insertion of up to two bridge modules.
The bridge module(s) are connected to the back side of the backplane segments such that their major surface is parallel to the backplane. The bridge module comprises circuitry for receiving, processing and transmitting signals between buses. The bridge module(s) transmits signals required for the bridging of two PCI compliant buses and auxiliary signals that would normally be transmitted through the backplane. Further, the bridge is connected to the back side of the backplane segments allowing a maximum number of available slots on the front side of the segments for peripheral boards.
Finally, a power supply provides power to the backplane. This power supply may be in the form of a power backplane segment that comprises one or more power supply modules, connectors and cables for transmitting power to all of the modular backplane segments and a means for sensing the voltage levels supplied to the modular backplane segments.
Other aspects and advantages of the invention, as well as the structure and operation of various embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of the invention in conjunction with e accompanying drawings.
The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of rear of backplane assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front of the backplane assembly of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rear of the bridge module of the backplane assembly of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the front of the bridge module of the backplane of FIG. 3;
FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b) show the pin out of the connectors of the bridge module connected to the Bridge Slot and System Slot, respectively;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the rear of the power supply backplane from the backplane assembly of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the front of the power supply backplane from the backplane assembly of FIG. 1;
FIGS. 8(a)-(e) fare clock routing diagrams for the possible sizes of modular backplane segments;
FIGS. 9(a) and (b) show the jumper configuration for seven and six slot modular backplane segments, respectively;
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the circuitry surrounding the octal buffer/line driver of the bridge module;
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of the FET that is placed in series with the DEG# signal.
First, an overview of the invention is provided the current invention is a backplane of an industrial computer that comprises two or more modular backplane segments that have front loading slots for the insertion of Peripheral Boards. The modular backplane segments also have slots on the back side for the insertion of rear mounting boards. Each modular backplane segment includes a PCI compliant bus, The buses of the modular backplanes are bridged by a bridging module that attaches to the back side of the backplane segments being bridged. The power for the backplane is provided by one or more power supply backplane segments each accepting one or more power supply modules.
Secondly, a detailed description of the structure of the invention is provided FIG. 1 shows the back side of a modular backplane of the current invention. The back side refers to that side of the backplane that does not accept Peripheral Boards that comply with the CompactPCI Specification. Further, the back side of he backplane is the side that is adjacent to the rear of the industrial computer chassis. This particular backplane contains two modular backplane segments 111 and 112 and a power supply segment 120. The backplane will always contain at least one power supply segment and at least two modular backplane segments. The segments are 285 mm long or 6.5U. The dimensions 3U and 6U are outlined in the CompactPCI Specification. This size of backplane allows installation of 6U Peripheral Boards and 6U power supply modules. The additional 0.5U of height is used to accommodate the power connections on The backplane segments. All backplane segments are 8 layer printed circuit boards 113. The segments are affixed with screws to the bracket 123 thereby securing the backplane segments to the chassis of the industrial computer. There is normally a second mounting rail at the base of the backplane segments, with respect to FIG. 1, that is not shown. Approximately every second mounting hole an the backplane segment is connected to digital ground. The remaining holes are electrically isolated for use when a connection between logic ground and chassis ground is not desired.
Modular backplane segment 112 forms the 'beginning' or first primary backplane segment, which includes a primary bus. Modular backplane segment 111 forms the 'ending' or final secondary backplane segment, which includes a secondary bus. The 'beginning' segment is the first pi modular backplane segment and the 'ending' segment is the last secondary modular backplane segment. The designation of primary and secondary is made with respect to the bridge module. A primary modular backplane segment will include a primary bus and a bridge module that acts as a Peripheral Board on this backplane segment. A secondary modular backplane segment includes the secondary bus and a bridge module that acts as a System Slot Board on his backplane segment.
There is also a possibility of one or more 'middle' segments lying between the 'beginning' and 'ending' segments. 'Middle' segments will be connected to two bridge modules. A 'middle' segment will be a primary backplane segment with respect to one bridge module and a secondary backplane segment with respect to the other bridge circuit.
There are slots of two different lengths found on the backside of the modular backplane segments. Slot 114 contains five connectors, J1-J5, and is a 6U CompactPCI slot. Referring to FIG. 1 connector J1 is located at the bottom of the backplane while J5 is at the top of the backplane next to the mounting rail 123. Slot 115 contains three connectors, J3-J5.
There are two different types of connectors used. Long-tail connectors have pins which extend through the PCB to contact the connector on the opposite side of the backplane segment. Thus there is a single continuous contact through the PCB. This allows connections to be made from the front side and/or the back side of the backplane. Long-tail connectors are used for the J1 and 32 connectors of the System and Bridge Slots (117 and 114, respectively). From This point forward any discussion of the System or Bridge Slot will assume a single slot whether it is being connected from the front side or the back side of the backplane segment. Long-tail connectors are also used for the J3-J5 connectors for all slots of 6U backplane segments.
Short-tail connectors do not have pins that extend through the backplane. Therefore short-tail connectors allow connections to be made from one side of the backplane. Short-tail connectors are used in all locations that do not use long-tail connectors.
The slots of 3U backplanes are identical to those of the 6U backplanes with the exception that J3-J5 are not present.
Again referring to the back side of the modular backplane shown in FIG. 1, there are two types of connections that may be made to the rear of the backplane. First, a rear mounted bridge module 116 can be connected to two adjacent modular backplane segments to form a bridge between them. The bridge module connects to the J1 and J2 connectors of the Bridge Slot on the primary segment and to the J1 and J2 connectors of the System Slot of the secondary segment. Second, rear transition modules can be connected to the back side of backplane segments. Rear transition modules are defined in the CompactPCI Specification. Such a transition module may only use connectors J3-J5 and may be installed in any slot. Transition modules can not be used with 3U modular backplanes since connectors J3-J5 are not present. Since transition modules and rear bridge modules connect to different connectors, they may both be installed at the same time.
The number of five-connector (J1-J5) slots on the back side of a modular backplane segment that can be used for the connection of rear mounted bridge modules is determined by the number of slots on the front side of the backplane segment. A modular backplane segment will always contain a five-connector slot in the 'rightmost' slot position, slots 117 and 124. This slot is the System Slot. The 'beginning' modular backplane segment 112 will have a System Slot Board inserted on the front side of the backplane segment in this slot (219 of FIG. 2). There is no bridge module connected to this slot for the 'beginning' segment 112. A bridge module connected to connectors J1 and J2 of System Slot 117 of the 'ending' segment 111 and will act as a System Slot Board to tat backplane segment.
For modular backplane segments with six or seven slots on the front side of the backplane segment there is a second slot called the Bridge Slot, 114 and 118, that also has long tail connectors in positions J1 and J2 for connection of a bridge module. The Bridge Slot 118 of 'beginning' modular backplane segment 112 has a bridge module 116 connected to it. The bridge acts as a Peripheral Board on this modular backplane segment. A standard CompactPCI Peripheral Board may be installed on the front side of the backplane segment directly opposite to slot 118. The ability to mount boards on the front side of backplane segments directly opposite to slots that contain bridge modules will be discussed in greater detail in conjunction with the discussion of the operation of the bridge module.
The front side of the modular backplane is shown in FIG. 2. There are seven slots on both the 'beginning' 212 and 'ending' 211 backplane segments for the acceptance of front loading boards. These are single wide (4HP) slots for the acceptance of 6U CompactPCI compliant Peripheral Boards. Slot 219 is the 'rightmost' or System Slot. It is directly opposite to slot 124 (FIG. 1) on the back side of modular backplane segment 212. A System Board is inserted in slot 219. This board acts as a System Slot Board for the entire modular backplane. Since backplane segment 211 is an 'ending' segment, its rightmost slot 219 accepts CompactPCI Peripheral Boards. System Slot Boards are not required on secondary modular segments as the bridging module provides system functions for these segments.
FIG. 3 shows the back side of the bridge module 316 which is used to bridge two adjacent backplane segments. The bridge module has a major surface that is essentially square. There are no components located on the back side of the bridge module. The module is designed such that it lies parallel to the backplane, thus requiring little space for its implementation. The connectors, 325 and 328, for connecting The bridge module 316 to the backplane segments are standard CompactPCI 2 mm connectors. They are located along opposite edges of the five-slot wide bridge module.
FIG. 4 shows the front side of bridge module 416. The principal integrated circuit on the bridge module is the bridging IC 426. In this preferred embodiment an Intel (formerly Digit Equipment Corporation) 21154 PCI-PCI Bridge IC is used. This is a very common bridge IC in the an. The connectors, 425 and 428, of the bridge module 416 are keyed 427 such that the bridge circuit can not be placed incorrectly with respect to the connectors of the modular backplane segments. The bridge module 416 is connected to the backplane segments shown in FIG. 1 such that connector 425 is inserted in slot 118 and connector 428 is inserted in slot 117. A signal traveling from the 'beginning' segment (112) to the 'ending' segment (111) travels from right to left with respect to the bridge module 416 depicted in FIG. 4.
When the bridge module is connected to the rightmost slot (117 in FIG. 1) of a given modular backplane segment it acts as a System Slot Board for that modular backplane segment and consumes one available electrical load. When the bridge module is connected to the Bridge Slot (118 in FIG. 1) of a given modular backplane segment it acts as a Peripheral Board on that modular backplane segment and consumes one available electrical load. Therefore 'beginning' and 'ending' segments can have up to seven slots and 'middle' segments can have up to six slots for the acceptance of front loading boards.
As mentioned previously long-tail connectors are used in the J1 and J2 connector positions of the System Slot and the Bridge Slot. The long-tail slots allow the same connections to be made from the front side or the back side of the backplane segment. Thus the pin out of the bridge module which is attached to the J1 and J2 connectors of these two slots will be the pin out seen by the board attached to the front side of the backplane segment in these locations.
FIG. 5 (a) is a pin out of connectors J2 ad J49 which attach to the Bridge Slot (425 of FIG. 4). FIG. 5 (b) is a pin out of connectors J50 and J51 which attach to the System Slot (428 of FIG. 4).
The front side of the power supply segment is shown in FIG. 6. The power supply segment 620 provides the power for all of the modular backplane segments. The two connectors 629 allow the use of removable power supply modules. These connectors are specified in the PICMG 2.11 R1.0 Compact PCI Power Interface specification and are suitable for connection to a 500W power supply, in conformance with the CompactPCI Specification. Over connectors, such as DIN-M can be used, as will occur to those of skill in the art. In addition, power supply backplane 620 complies with the 6U form factor prescribed by the CompactPCI Specification.
In monolithic backplanes, power is distributed through the backplane via one or more dedicated layers of metallization within the PCB. In the current invention power must be distributed outside of the PCB. Power supply backplane 620 includes five ATX connectors (ATX Specification Version 2.01, Intel Corporation, February 1997). The ATX connectors comply with e ATX standard to a limited extent. A standard ATX power supply could be used to power a modular backplane segment. A modular power backplane could not be used to power a standard ATX device (e.g. an ATX motherboard).
Detail of the back side of the power supply segment is shown in FIG. 7 It provides +3.3 V, +5 V and ±12 V to the CompactPCI backplane segments. The output connectors 721 and the cables 730 connect the power supply segment to the other backplane segments. Power is input through a 2×3 ANT Mate-N-Lcock connector 731. The power is output to the backplane segments via the five ATX-style connectors 721. Connections are made to similar connectors on the backplane segments by cables 730. There are twenty 18-20 gauge cables for each backplane segment. If higher currents are required than what can be handled by the ATX-style connectors, power laps 732 can be used.
Thirdly, a derailed description of the operation of the invention is provided. The novel aspects of the operation of the invention largely relate to the modularity of the backplane. The separation of the backplane into physically separate backplane segments does not allow any connections between backplane segments through the PCB. The physical separation has implications to the routing of signals and the routing of power. The modularity also requires that backplane segments be able to act as primary or secondary backplane segments. This flexibility of role will be considered first.
Referring to FIG. 1, a bridge module is connected to the 'rightmost' slot 117 of the 'ending' modular backplane segment 11. In this configuration a Peripheral Board may be installed on the font side of the modular backplane segment in the slot opposite slot 117. However, the modular backplane segment 112 that forms the 'beginning' segment of the backplane does not have a bridge module attached to system slot 124. Rather there is a System Slot Board inserted on the front side of the backplane (219 of FIG. 2). The ability of a modular backplane segment to accept either a System Slot or Peripheral Board in the 'rightmost' slot is due to the interconnections of several signals.
One of these signals is the System Slot Identification or SYSEN# signal. The CompactPCI Specification calls for is pin to be grounded in the backplane for the System Slot allowing this slot to be identified by a board inserted in it as a System Slot. The System Slot is the 'rightmost' slot, 117 and 124 of FIG. 1. In the current invention the SYSEN# signal is connected to GND tough a small resistance on the backplane segment If a bridge module is installed in slot 117 or 124 it will connect the SYSEN# signal to V(I/O) and a board installed in this slot on the front side of the backplane will see a logical high voltage on SYSEN#, indicating that the slot can accept a Peripheral Board. If there is no bridge module installed in slot 117 or 124, a board installed on he front side in the slot opposite its slot will see a logical low voltage on SYSEN#, indicating that the slot is a System Slot. This allows either a System Slot Board or a Peripheral Board to be installed in this slot on the front side of the backplane, depending on the system configuration.
When a bridge module is connected to the Bridge Slot of a primary backplane segment its electrical interface is the same as that of a standard Peripheral Board except for the following signals. First, no connection is made to CLK, REQ#, and GNT# since these pins are used by the Peripheral Board that resides in front of the bridge. A second set of CLK, REQ#, and GNT# are provided for the bridge on the CLK3, REQ5# and GNT5# pins, respectively. These pins are reserved for System Boards, so any peripheral component that is installed in front of the bridge will leave these pins unconnected.
Second, no connection is made to the IDSEL signal, since the Peripheral Board that resides on the front side of the backplane segment, opposite the bridge module uses this signal. The IDSEL input of e bridge IC is directly connected to one of the CompactPCI address/data signals (AD27), the primary side of the bridge always appears as logical slot #6.
Third, connections are made to FAL#, DEG#, and PRST#. These signals are connected directly from the pi bus to the secondary bus and ensure that the power supply and reset status are the same for all of the bus segments that are bridged together. These signals are not associated with the 'bridging' of two buses. Rather, they are 'auxiliary' to bridging functions, yet due to the modularity of the backplane they must be conveyed through the bridge. They would normally be connected through the PCB.
There are also some exceptions to the standard connections for the bridge module when the module is connected to the 'rightmost' slot and acts as a System Board for the secondary backplane segment. First, the CLK, RFQ#, and GNT# pins are driven by the bridge. This provides the required clock and arbitration signals for the Peripheral Board that is installed on front side of the backplane segment directly opposite the bridge.
Second, the IDSEL signal is driven directly by SAD24 (one of the address/data signals of the secondary CompactPCI bus). This identifies the Peripheral Slot in front of the bridge as logical slot #9. This logical slot number was chosen because it has the same interrupt mapping as logical slot #1. (The PCI interrupt signals are connected in a rotating pattern such that logical slots 1, 5, 9, etc. are the same, slots 2, 6, 10, etc. are the same, slots 3, 7, 11, etc. are the same, and slots 4, 8, 12, etc. are the same.) This slot becomes logical slot #1 when there is no bridge present and a System Board is installed in this slot. The use of logical slot #9 does not violate the limit of 8 slots per CompactPCI segment since there are still 8 or fewer electrical loads on the bus.
The secondary bus interrupt signals (SINTAN, SINTBN, SINTCN, and SINTDN) are each connected directly to one of the primary bus interrupt signals (PINTAN, PINTBN, PINTCN, and PINTDN). This mapping is fixed for all combinations of modular backplane segments.
The CompactPCI Specification outlines requirements for clock signals on the backplane. It requires that all clock traces be matched in physical length in all configurations. IT fisher outlines a maximum skew of 2 ns for a system running at 33 MHZ Backplane clock skew is created by differences in trace lengths on the backplane. Net topology is also critical. Clock traces must not split into two or more traces in any configuration. The possibility of having a bridge module connected to one or two slots on the back side of a given backplane can cause difficulties for the distribution of clock signals on the backplane segment. FIGS. 8(a) through (e) are clock routing diagrams for modular backplane segments with seven through three slots, respectively the clock routing for a segment with two slots is the same as that for a segment with Three slots as shown in FIG. 8(e). The lengths of clock traces are noted on the diagram.
Jumpers are provided on backplane segments for configuring the distribution of clock signals to the slots. There are four jumpers, JP10, JP16, JP21 and JP70, for the distribution of clock signals of a seven slot backplane segment and three jumpers, JP16, JP10 and JP70, on a six slot backplane segment. These are noted in FIGS. 8(a) and (b), respectively. The jumper configuration for a seven slot and six slot backplane segment should be as outlined in FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b), respectively.
There are also special requirements when one clock signal must be shed by two Peripheral Boards. This difficulty arises as most early CompactPCI System Slot Boards provide only five independent clock signals while more recent System Slot Boards provide seven clock signals. When an old SYSEN Slot Board is used in a backplane segment with more than five Peripheral devices, some physically adjacent slots must share a clock signal as described in the CompactPCI Specification. With proper configuration of the jumpers, the clock signals can be configured to comply with the CompactPCI Specification for any backplane/bridge/System Slot Board configuration.
The two final signals that will be discussed are the RBQ64# and GNT64# signals. These signals of every slot of every modular backplane segment are each connected to 2 resistors. Selectively loading these resistors allows each slot to be individually configured for 64- or 32-bit operation. For 64-bit operation, these signals must be bused. For 32-bit operation, these signals must be individually pulled up at each slot. By is loading these resistors appropriately, any combination of 32- and 64-bit slots can be supported using the same printed circuit board for the backplane segment.
The bridge module also cones numerous resistors and capacitors. The resistors are mostly series termination and pull-up resistors tat are required by the CompactPCI Specification. There are however pull-up resistors which are connected to the upper 32-bits of the primary bus. When a 32-bit System Slot Board is used these signals will not necessarily be driven at all times and they must not be allowed to float.
The bused reserved pins (BRSVPxxxx) from the primary and secondary buses may be connected between primary and secondary backplane segments or left unconnected via resistor loading options.
The bridge module of the current invention allows modular backplane segments with 32- and 64-bit buses to be bridged in any combination. The bridge module also contains an octal buffer/line driver. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the connections to this IC. The circuitry surrounding it is used to initialize the primary CompactPCI bus so that 64-bit operations will be allowed between peripherals even though the System Slot Board may only be capable of 32-bit operations. It holds REQ#64 low as RST# is deasserted, indicating to the Peripheral Boards that they are installed in a 64-bit backplane.
The Geographic Address (CA) signals as described in the CompactPCI Specification are used to provide boards with an indication of their physical location in a chassis. The signals can be individually configured for each slot via a series of jumpers (or a resistor loading option) to suit any physical arrangement of backplane segments and bridges. These pins are user-configurable based on the arrangement of backplane segments.
The final aspect of the operation that will be discussed is the operation of the power supply segment(s). Like other elements of the current invention the power supply's operation is affected by the modularity of the backplane. It is possible for each backplane segment to receive power from an independent power supply, although this would not be common practice.
The bridge module is designed such that the power supplies of the modular backplane segments it bridges are isolated. The +3.3 V, +5 V and ±12 V supplies are not directly connected across the bridge. The primary and secondary supplies are capacitively coupled across the bridge to preserve the integrity of signals as they pass from one power domain to the other. The isolation of power domains protects the bridge module in cases of power supply failure on either segment. If a power supply for one segment did fail is segment would try to draw power from the other segment through the bridge which may damage it. It is also very important to ensure that two backplanes bridged together are always powered on and off together. If this is not the case there could be excessive current drawn and there is again the possibility damage to the bridge module.
The bridge module draws all of its power from the primary bus. The only exception to this is V(I/O) from the secondary bus, which is directly connected to the bridge IC for sensing purposes and used by pull-up resistors on the secondary bus. V(I/0) may be +3.3V or +5V on either the primary or secondary bus. Any combination of these two voltages is acceptable as the bridge module will automatically detect the bus voltage and adjust its I/O levels appropriately.
There are three power supply status and control signals prescribed by the CompactPCI Specification; INH#, DEG# and FAL#. ATX power supplies have analogous signals for INH# and FAL# but there is no analogous signal for DEG#. The INH#, FAL# and DEG# signals are directly connected to pins 14, 8 and 9 of the ATX connectors, respectively. These signals are normally carried though the backplane. In the current invention the DEG# and FAL# signals are bused across the bridge module in the absence of a continuous connection through the backplane. The INH# signal is not bused by the bridge module.
A problem may arise with the FAL# signal when multiple ATX power supplies are used together and one supply tried to drive this signal low. A small (100 ohm) resistor is placed in series with FAL# to limit the current should multiple power supplies be used and one supply tried to drive this signal low.
As noted above there is no analogous signal to DEG# for ATX power supplies. In the current invention this signal is carried on pin 9 which is a +5 V standby supply. This voltage remains on after the supply is turned off allowing the inputs to be driven into dead logic. In order to prevent this situation an enhancement mode Field Effect Transistor (FET) is placed in series with the DEG# signal. A schematic diagram showing the implementation of the FET is shown in FIG. 11. When the ATX power supply is turned off the +12V supply is turned off which tuns off the FET and disconnects DEG# from the +5V supply. This concludes the detailed description of the structure of the invention.
Because power must pass through cables and connectors when being distributed to the modular backplane segments there may be a voltage drop between the power supply module and a given backplane segment. Such a drop is undesirable. In order to provide consistent power to the backplane segments the voltage must be tested for any drops and adjustments made in the output from the supply. The current invention
provides sensing capabilities for +3.3V, +5V and +12V supplies. For +3.3V and +5V, one terminal for each of these supplies and one ground terminal of the ATX connector are used for sensing. Sensing takes place at the power connectors of the modular backplane. Since there are several ATX connectors on each power backplane, there will be multiple voltage sensing points. In order to accommodate this each sense line passes through a 1 ohm series resistor before being connected to the power supply input. In this way, the power supply input will reflect the weighted average of all of the sense inputs.
The sensing of a +12V supply is slightly different since there is only one terminal on he ATX connector for the +12V supply i.e. there are no available terminals for sensing. A jumper has been provided to connect the −5V terminal of the ATX connectors to the +12V supply. When the jumper is installed the −5V terminal can be used for sensing the +12V supply. The jumper should only be installed if +12V sensing is required.
Fourthly, the above embodiment has been outlined for the case of a 6.5U backplane segment that accepts 6U boards. However, the invention can be readily practiced with backplane segments that have a height of 3.5U that accept 3U boards. The preferred embodiment has described the use of a single power supply segment for the modular backplane. It is also possible to use multiple power supply segments or one or more power supplies that are not contained in the backplane.
While the invention has been described according to what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it must be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Those ordinarily skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent structures and functions may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims. Therefore, the invention as defined in the claims must be accorded the broadest possible interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent structures and functions.
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|Emulex Design & Manufacturing Corporation
|Hot swap compact PCI power supply
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|Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
|Networking computer and power controlling method for IDE disk therefor
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|Linares Ignacio A.
|System and method for introducing proprietary signals into a standard backplane via physical separation
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The biggest change in account based sales development
Across B2B sales, the hottest topic in the last 12 months has been account based sales development. With an increasingly complex sales and buying process, getting organizational alignment is imperative. In this excerpt from The Clear and Complete Guide to Account Based Sales Development, we'll cover what this new kind of sales development is, why it matters, and what it means for you.
In some form or another, sales development has been around for a long time. In fact, some of the world's most famous companies (like Salesforce.com) were built on it., we'll cover what this new kind of sales development is, why it matters, and what it means for you.
The idea of breaking out a specialized sales development role from the sales department is based on unassailable logic:
- It focuses account executives on what they do best: closing deals.
- It professionalizes the process of opportunity creation and qualification – giving the job to people who are especially suited to it.
- It boosts sales productivity, accelerates growth and lowers costs at the same time.
At the start, the sales development role combined both inbound opportunity qualification and outbound prospecting efforts. It was a big step and the companies that pioneered it grew at impressive rates. But it was only the beginning.
"For many companies, sales development reps are the first line of human contact with prospects."
-- Trish Bertuzzi, The Sales Development, Playbook
A simple model
Traditional sales development was not particularly sophisticated:
- Hire hungry, ambitious young people
- Stick them on a bank of phones
- Give them big, broad lists of people to call (and/or inbound contacts to qualify)
- And stand back
It was a blunt instrument, but it worked a lot better than asking account execs to waste their time hunting for opportunities.
Two big developments
Today, sales development has become much more focused and dramatically more effective.
The new sales development discipline has been well evangelized by the people who pioneered it, in books such as Predictable Revenue by Aaron Ross and Marylou Tyler; The Sales Development Playbook by Trish Bertuzzi; and From Impossible to Inevitable, by Ross and Jason Lemkin (we highly recommend all three).
The transformation in sales development has been driven by two big developments:
1) Separating inbound from outbound
Just as sales development itself is a specialization, the new version takes it one step further: creating two teams with very different goals.
One team focuses on responding quickly and efficiently to inbound interest created by marketing (email, advertising, the web, etc.). The other focuses on creating opportunities using outbound tactics (primarily phone and email – more on this later).
Both teams are important. But both involve different skills and different tactics. A recent Bridge Group study showed that inbound/outbound role specialization resulted in a 16% increase in Pipeline Power Score (their metric for revenue generation efficiency and effectiveness).
"Sales development specialization is an accelerator on the path to repeatable and scalable pipeline."
-- Trish Bertuzzi, The Sales Development Playbook
2) Focusing the outbound team on key accounts
The split of sales development into two teams coincided with the rise of a powerful strategy: an Account Based orientation (instead of a lead-centric one).
While inbound teams are heavily weighted to smaller companies (there are just many, many more of them), outbound teams can be focused wherever they'll make the most impact. For any company chasing big deals, the natural focus for outbound sales development teams are the top tiers of named target accounts.
And when that happens, a new kind of machine is born.
This our Clear and Complete Guide to Account Based Sales Development is about the collision of outbound sales development with Account Based thinking. But for now, think of it this way: creating and training an entire team of specialists whose only job is to penetrate big, named accounts, is a very big idea indeed. Let's track back and cover the critical context of the new sales development approach: Account Based thinking.
"If you want to go upmarket, which you absolutely must to grow, you have to go outbound. Winning large customers is much more about causing a sale, not just catching one."
-- Ken Krogue, President and Founder, InsideSales.com
The rise of Account Based thinking
As we detailed in The Clear & Complete Guide to Account Based Marketing, thinking of accounts instead of individual leads is hotter than a hot thing in an oven on a hot day.
The first wave of Account Based strategies were grouped under the misleading name Account Based Marketing (ABM) – probably because Sales had always thought in terms of accounts, while the idea was new for marketing (whose core processes and tools were built around leads).
Regardless of where it sat, Account Based thinking took off because it's exactly what most B2B companies need most:
Big deals build big businesses
For most B2B companies, Customer Acquisition Costs and Lifetime Value economics are far more compelling in the enterprise market. And for many, big deals are worth 10-20 times more than the average deal size. These are company-making deals and they're worth building a sales and marketing strategy around.
Buying teams are getting bigger
According to CEB research, the average buying team today includes 5.4 people. With increasing risk aversion, technology complexity and compliance concerns, few experts see this shrinking any time soon.
As every sales pro knows, the bigger the team, the less likely they are to end up buying. After all, it only takes one veto to kill a sale (or one person on holiday to stop a deal in its tracks).
This risk is far higher if you're tied to a lead-centric approach, talking to single individuals in isolation. Clearly, winning big deals today means working the entire account.
Are you beginning to see the shift in B2B markets? Do you see why it's time to change? This is just the beginning. We've haven't even touched on how to go about selecting target accounts, what good account based Plays look like, or how to orchestrate them. We cover that and a whole lot more in The Clear and Complete Guide to Account Based Sales Development.
In it, you'll also discover:
- The Who, What and Where of Account Based Sales Development
- The incredible power of Account Based Sales Development "Plays."
- What truly personalized and relevant outreach looks like (hint: nothing like "robo-spam").
- The real role of data in building profiles and personas.
- Why "human email" is the must-have weapon in your sales development arsenal.
- How team selling concepts will take your prospecting to the next level and beyond.


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Positron emission tomographic assessment of "metabolic flare" to predict response of metastatic breast cancer to antiestrogen therapy
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We have investigated whether increased tumor uptake of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) detected with positron emission tomography (PET) early after initiating tamoxifen therapy ("metabolic flare") predicts a hormonally responsive breast cancer. Eleven postmenopausal women with biopsy-proved estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) metastatic breast cancer were studied by PET with FDG and 16α[18F]fluoro-17β-estradiol (FES) before and 7–10 days after initiation of tamoxifen therapy. FDG and FES uptake was evaluated semiquantitatively in 21 lesions. The PET results were correlated with follow-up evaluation, continued until the patient became unresponsive to hormone therapy (3–24 months). There were seven responders and four nonresponders based on clinical follow-up. None of the responders had a clinical flare reaction, but all demonstrated metabolic flare, with a mean ± standard deviation increase in tumor standardized uptake value (SUV) for FDG of 1.4±0.7. No evidence for flare was noted in the nonresponders (change in SUV for FDG –0.1±0.4; P = 0.008 vs. responders). The degree of ER blockade by tamoxifen was greater in responders (mean decrease in SUV 2.7±1.7) than in nonresponders (mean decrease 0.8±0.5) (P = 0.04). The lesions of responders had higher baseline SUVs for FES than did those of three of four nonresponders (≥2.2 vs ≤1.7). The findings of a metabolic flare by FDG-PET and the degree of ER blockade by FES-PET early after institution of tamoxifen treatment appear to predict responsiveness to antiestrogen therapy in patients with ER+ metastatic breast cancer.
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I'm keeping it short this week, because yesterday we had a big cleaning day and I inhaled too many chemical fumes while battling a mysterious yellow spill in the fridge, so my brain is fried. Guess how many empty hummus containers were in there? If you guessed six you'd be right, but only because we had already thrown away a whole bunch of them last week.
Anyway, I'll be back in two weeks with a fully functioning noggin (I hope). In the meantime, I hope to see all of you Friday opening for the opening of our February art show. For more info on that and everything else going on in Harvestland, read on.
Vinyl Reorganization Update
If you haven't been in the store in a while, you're in for a surprise! Over the past few months we've been adding new racks so we can expand our vinyl offerings, starting with a larger new arrivals rack and two new bins for used vinyl. This week we unveiled some additional new racks and rearranged the punk/metal, folk/americana, blues, and electronic sections. It might take some getting used to, but this new set-up means there's much more space to flip through the bins while still adding more records every day. If you aren't sure where your favorite genre is now, just ask- we're more than happy to show you around.
February Art Show Opening Reception
Join us Friday, February 3 from 6-8 PM for the opening reception of our February art show featuring work by Forest Wallingford.
Forest is a documentary photographer in Asheville, North Carolina. She is currently a student at UNC Asheville.
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Friday, February 3
The Grey Eagle
"Across six years, four full-length albums, and two EPs, Parquet Courts have always littered their lyric sheets with question marks, interrogating the outside world to varying degrees. Light Up Gold considered peanuts versus Swedish Fish, an introduction of their sharp, young wit and language of mundane, everyday NYC imagery. Sunbathing Animal channeled that language into noisy punk philosophy, raising wide-view questions about agency versus captivity, choice versus freewill. Content Nausea wondered about anxiety and emotional deterioration under the age of big data, in an aptly self-aware way: 'And am I under some spell? And do my thoughts belong to me? Or just some slogan I ingested to save time?' And with Human Performance—their fifth album and second for Rough Trade—the question marks get turned on themselves more than ever."
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Saturday, February 4
The Grey Eagle
"We recorded this record live in five days, using just an acoustic guitar, a mix of bass, percussion, pianos and organs, and a touch of pedal steel. I didn't have one song that I knew would be a sing along or would make people dance. I felt vulnerable in a way that I hadn't in a long time. But I got what I wanted – a record with space, nuance, and room to breathe. It felt right for my art. It felt right for my life."
Margaret Glaspy
Bad Bad Hats
Tuesday, February 7
The Grey Eagle
"As introductions go, these 12 songs waste no time in cutting close to the bone. This is a young artist with something to say, one who has found her voice, as both singer and songwriter, after years venturing down a crooked path. After cutting her teeth in New York and Boston, where she was a touring musician and played in other people's bands, "Emotions and Math" signals an assured new direction for Glaspy."
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Sunday, February 12
The Orange Peel
"Hill was one of the first female rappers to appeal beyond hip-hop's initial audience as she incorporated elements of soul, R&B, and reggae into her music. She wasn't the first person to integrate disparate sounds or styles, given that rap's first two decades were an exercise in that creative process. Acts like Run D.M.C., Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy perfected the art of rapping over samples and beats. Old School, New School, and Golden Age artists often sampled recordings in ways that innovatively juxtaposed genres, including the Fugees. But where
differed was in its cohesive production. Hill's album drew from the songs of classic rockers (the Doors) and heralded contemporaries (Wu-Tang Clan), recognizable singles (Labi Siffre's "I Got The…") and deep cuts (Sister Nancy's "Bam Bam"). She remained rooted in older influences while arriving with a sound that was, by and large, her own."
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Saturday, February 18
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A defining figure of the european electronic scene, Wax Tailor's unique sound lays somewhere between cinematic electro and orchestral hip-hop. Digging through the crates of the forgotten melodies, the DJ / producer crafts musical fantasies where silver era hollywood and 20th century music come together."
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1970 Porsche 911 HR/T
Price: US $55,000.00 Item location: Florence, Alabama, United States
- Condition: Used
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911
- Trim: T
- Year: 1970
- Mileage: 114,123
- Color: Gray
- Engine size: 2.2
- Number of cylinders: 6
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: 2wd
- Interior color: Black
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1970 Porsche 911
1970 911T Hot Rod Using Matching numbersCaliforniaCar.Body:Steel rear fenders
Glass front fenders,front&rear bumper,hood and ducktail sourced from TRE motorsport.
Oem decklid grill.
Painted porsche color dolphin grey with audi slate grey bumpers and stripe.
15x8/9 wheels powder coated spartan bronze
The body is straight and rust free. Floors are solid,no rust car. Always aCaliforniacar.
911 R tail lights
H5 headlights with black beauty ringsInterior:
Reupholstered Scheel seats with grommets and perforated inserts
Redone dash
Sparco deep dish leather wrapped steering wheel
New coco mats
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New HeadlinerMechanicals:
The engine and transmission was rebuilt with less than a 100 miles ago.
Photo documented.
Timeserted the case with new head studs
Heads machined
new valves
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2.7 web cams
New piston rings
Powder coated all sheet metal,fan,fan housing,valve covers,high temp coated ssi's with Dansk stainless muffler.
Rebuilt thecarburetors, igger jets(60)
New hot air hoses
Color matched to body color the engine shroud
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Lifting the Veil: The Feminine Face of Science
How feeling, nurturing, connectedness, and other feminine qualities are transforming science and technology. Drawing on the experiences of women and men scientists, Shepherd shows how incorporation of the feminine is restoring the lost soul to science, changing our priorities and definitions about "progress" and about what makes "good science."
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Hi, everyone. I'm Eliza and I used to be a self-proclaimed dairy addict. In fact, I always took my coffee, extra light, with cream. Whenever I could, I would season my meals with an overabundance of cheese. And, truth be told, I had this special bond with full-fat dairy yogurt. But, one day, I decided to leave that life behind in pursuit of a dairy-free diet. This is my story.
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4 Steam Room Etiquette Tips You Must Know
Like many of you, I really love a good steam room. I find steaming to be an almost meditative practice, one that allows me to slow down the rapid-fire train of thoughts whirring through the Penn Station situated in my head. It also grabs the toxins sitting underneath my skin out, and allows any excess water weight and bloating to pour out of my skin. A good sweat is life-changing, a way to break through a nasty hangover or simply change your outlook on your day. If you're not steaming, add it to your beauty routine STAT. You will look and feel better because of it.
Your Guide to Essential Oils
Inhale, ExhaleA guide to essential oils
It's no secret I struggle with anxiety. Whether it from personal relationships, over-stimulation, abrupt changes, living in the city, or too many hours spent on my phone, my anxiety has this uncanny way of creeping up and grabbing hold. And, more often than not, these unpleasant encounters cause me to lose my sense of self.
That said, I'm so happy mental health is becoming more of a public discourse. I am living proof that everyone, at one point or another, has or will struggle with issues regarding their mental wellbeing. You know the quote, "Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind?" Well, those words ring true. People can be very skilled at hiding their feelings.
In hopes of helping me combat my anxiety, my mom introduced me to essential oils. I now rarely leave the house without a vial in my purse or a dab behind my ears. I hope that by sharing what I know, I can help you too! It's important to use public spaces like ours to start and continue these difficult but necessary conversations.
What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are oils extracted from the bark, leaf, root, seed or flower of a plant through processes like cold pressing or stem distillation. The resulting liquid (oil) is highly concentrated. One drop reaps many health benefits. When purchasing essential oils, it is important to only buy the pure therapeutic-grade ones.
How do they work?
Because essential oils are made up of smaller molecules, it seeps into the skin easily when topically applied. When used aromatically, the blood vessels in your lungs absorb the oil and your blood circulates it throughout the rest of your body.
I started using essential oils to reduce my anxiety. After seeing positive results, I started experimenting with different ways to incorporate them into my daily routine. You can say that I'm mildy obsessed. There's something very fulfilling about conscientiously working towards a healthier me. There is SO much to learn about these oils and about a billion different ways to use them. It really depends on what you're looking for. If you're interested in doing more research, this is a great place to start!
How do you use them?
You should always read the dilution instructions! Remember, different oils have different uses and those uses are generally non-transferable.
1. Topically
- Apply 2-3 drops directly onto your skin and massage.
- To cover larger surface areas, pair the essential oil of choice with a carrier oil. Note: Not all carrier oils maintain essential oil properties when mixed together. For that reason, I personally recommend pairing with only coconut oil or olive oil.
2. Aromatically
- Rub 2-3 drops between your palms and cup your hands. Place your hands over your nose and take a long, slow inhale.
- Add 2-3 drops into a bowl of hot water. Place a towel over your head and hover your face over the bowl. The idea is to trap the rising steam with your towel. Again, concentrate on your breath. Inhale in and exhale out.
- Use a diffuser. My favorite way.
- Add 2-3 drops to my bubble bath. Hello, at-home spa!
3. Ingestion
- Place 2-3 drops into a gelatin capsule and swallow with water.
- Add 1–2 drops to a glass of water.
- Cook with 1–2 drops.
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Lavender essential oil is commonly used to promote balance and relaxation. It can also help with skin irritations. It smells divine. I usually add 3 drops to my diffuser before I go to sleep. The diffuser automatically shuts off when there's no water left, so it's totally safe! I've also been known to add a drop of it to my night-time moisturizer. Sometimes I dilute it in a spray bottle and spray it on my pillows. Can you tell that this is my favorite scent?
Stress Away
This unique oil blend from Young Living was the introductory oil my mom gave me. I use it when I study and when I work. The oil has lime and vanilla notes. It also has lavender and copaiba to help reduce mental rigidity and encourage balance within the body. The cedrol found in cedar wood and the eugenol found in vanilla work together to increase feelings of relaxation and reduce the body's nervous tension.
When applied topically (typically to the back of your neck), peppermint oil instantly cools the skin. When diffused or added to a bath, it awakens all of your senses. I use this oil whenever I need an extra boost!
Wintergreen & Cypress
This combination of oils is great for alleviating muscle pain. I use it to ease the carpal tunnel in my right hand. I add 2 drops of both wintergreen and cypress to coconut oil before applying the mixture to my forearm, wrist, and hand. I do this twice a week. The wintergreen works to cool the area of inflammation and relieve pain. The cypress works to increase the circulation in the affected area.
Purification & Wild Orange
Purification is another oil blend from Young Living. It's a combination of citronella, rosemary, lemongrass, tea tree, lavender, and myrtle oil. They work together to eliminate bad odors from anything and everything. Given the underwhelming square footage of my apartment, this blend comes in handy when cooking. I use it with Wild Orange to spray away lingering smells.
Frankincense is said to reconnect you spiritually and encourage you to find your purpose. Many people use it during their yoga or meditation practices to help them find inner peace. You can also add it to your moisturizer to enhance your natural beauty!
If you're interested in trying out any oils listed above, I recommend visiting Young Living where I purchased all of mine!
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Wearing Lorna Jane's Luxe Wrap Pant & Lauper Excel Tank
I've been a fan of Lorna Jane for years. I love the versatility of the fitness line for women: all kinds of pieces in all kinds of colors, with cuts and shapes that are flattering to all. We've done a few giveaways before together and with the weather getting chillier we thought it would be fun to line another up for you, dear reader, right this very second!
I'm obsessed with the Luxe Wrap Pant pictured above – they're absolutely perfect for a stroll around the neighborhood paired with nice kicks, or for layering on top of tights for when you're heading out the door in cold weather. Very Alexander Wang vibey, right?
My favorite new top is the Lauper Excel Tank – finally, a crop tank from a fitness line that isn't too short or revealing! My prayers have been answered! I want it in like 7 more colors (can we make that happen, LJ? Hint, hint!).
Next question I ask myself often: how many pairs of tights are too many? Well, when they're the Be Seen Ankle Biker Tight the answer is NO AMOUNT, EVER.
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Like, I'm sorry but how dope are these! They are everything! Sexy cut-outs, mesh, black, tight, long? Hello, gym!!!! Hello, every place in New York City and beyond! Hello, Shanghai!
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Moving on to some jackets I'm loving right now…the one pictured above is for tough ladies only (you). The camo print on the Tough Girl Active Jacket literally changes my mood as I bound down the street towards my pilates studio. I feel bold and in charge – the right way to feel on the way to a workout, or anytime really!
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Finally, lets throw a little COLOR into this mix, shall we? My favorite piece from all the new goodies on Lorna Jane right now is the Night Runner Active Jacket. Its cozy, with a nice mesh lining on the inside that's perfect for layering on top of literally anything. I love the bright blue color, too.
SO – if you're digging LJ as much as I am right now, why not enter this sweet little giveaway below? No reason I can think of not to! The giveaway is open until October 28th and we'll notify the winner by email. Good luck!
Should I Go Back to School?
As I get older my mind continues to expand, to crave knowledge, and be nimble and busy. I've always loved to be a student and I continue to enhance my education as an adult by taking classes at different universities and trade schools. I received my undergraduate degree in Art History from UCLA, my degree in the culinary arts from The International Culinary Center (formerly The French Culinary Institute) and now I'm ready for more. Simply put, I adore learning. This week's Dear Lo focuses on the question I ask myself again and again:
Dear Lo,
Should I Go Back to School?
Love, Lo
The answer: if you have the time, energy, and desire to do so, YES! Continuing to learn and develop is essential to my personal growth as a human being and I'm sure yours as well. Today is my first day back at school in some time, and I couldn't be more excited. As you know I love to cook – it's my passion. When I began studying at culinary school I also dedicated myself to exercise in an effort to stay slim through the pounds of butter and salt I'd be consuming in class. When paired together, cooking and exercise really allowed me to love treating my body with kindness in every way. The next step in my health and wellness evolution is to receive a proper education in nutrition, and that's the new journey I'm embarking on today.
I'm starting a fantastic program at Tufts University and will receive a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Nutrition early next fall. The program is taught online, is at the graduate level, and will teach me the basic and beyond of nutrition, responsible food sourcing, disease prevention, and overall wellness. I cannot wait to share what Iearn with all of you.
As part of the admissions process I was asked to write a short personal essay sharing why I want to study Nutrition at Tufts. I thought it would be fun to share that with you here, and I'll continue to share my adventures in education with you guys over the course of the next year. Three cheers to learning, yay!
Imagine this: it's the fall of 2015 and the moment we've all been waiting for (or dreading, depending on who you ask) is upon us. An alien visitor from a faraway planet has made literal contact with our Earth, landing neatly in Union Square in lower Manhattan. Ignoring the military presence, the media frenzy, the people with their camera phones, and the religious zealots interpreting the event as the end of times, the alien visitor introduces himself to me as RALPH33 and asks me if I know a good place to grab a bite in this part of the galaxy.
The responsibility I have as an ambassador of Planet Earth dawns on me. Never before has a single meal held so much meaning; the information I choose to share will influence RALPH33's perspective on Earth food forever. And it's not just the taste, look, and feel that he'll learn about and remember. I'm certain that because he's new to this whole food thing we've got going here he'll also want to know why I chose this meal, how it will interact with his body, whether it helps it or hurts it, the source of the food, and the emotional, cultural, and economic relationship humans have with it.
I want to share only the sweetness of our bounty with him. To fuel him with clean, whole ingredients. To teach him that you really are what you eat, and that disease, and mood, and energy, and sickness can be greatly influenced by what you feed your body. I'd rather RALPH33 not know that we are sick, our planet is sick, and that we're quickly running out of time to right our wrongs. But we do have time. We can create a clean slate. We have every tool we need at our disposal. I want to be a part of that movement, to join the era of food enlightenment we're experiencing as a voice of reason and to teach those around me what I know and learn. I care about the future of health and wellness and firmly believe that sound nutrition is the foundational core of our society.
My desire to inspire great change began 2 years ago through an intensive culinary program at the International Culinary Center in New York City. I've always been a passionate foodie and chef and wanted to authoritatively expand my personal brand and business by learning to cook at a professional level. My background is in entertainment, having spent 8 years on television and growing a digital audience of over 2 million individuals. My program at the ICC also included an intensive look at farm-to-table cuisine, the content curated by Dan Barber of Blue Hill at Stone Barns, a leader in the farm-to-table food movement.
I've always held food in higher regard than most. I don't just consume food – I love it, and part of loving the way it sizzles in a pan and tastes in my mouth comes from having a direct knowledge of the way it will interact with my body. The food to body relationship is a fascinating one to me, tapping into my love of science, biology, and wellness. Expanding my knowledge on the subject matter of nutrition science will feed my brain in the same way an excellent egg gives me the energy I need to get through my morning. I crave information: for myself and to share with others.
My long-term goal upon receiving a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Nutritional Studies from Tufts University is to share the information I learn with my audience around me in a way that inspires them to take action in their own lives. I'm already creating influential food content with a focus on sustainability and wellness. To have the opportunity to grow my knowledge of nutrition to create even more meaningful content is critically important in my endeavor to use my influence for good.
Thank you for taking the time to review my personal statement and I hope to have the opportunity to study at Tufts University soon.
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I stayed at the Miami Airport Hilton for 3 nights for business, and it was about what I expected. Actually, I was able to get one of the large 1 BR suites, and it was very large and quite comfortable. Good shower, comfortable bed, and truthfully, for being an airport hotel, not a lot of airplane noise. Everything was clean and well maintained in both the room and in the common areas and the exterior.
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Dole Food Co. said yesterday that for the second time in its history, Dole Standard Fruit Co. de Costa Rica S.A. has been presented the "2007 Overall Excellence Award," bestowed by the Costa Rican Industry Association. This is the most prestigious honor that a company can obtain in Costa Rica, according to the company.
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I put in my two weeks notice at work and in that two weeks I called off for a medical problem. The employer stated they no longer needed me to finish out the two weeks and would be mailing my check and it has been two weeks and they are right down the road from where I live.
Calling off during your last two weeks was probably not a good thing. If they owe you the money simply give them a call. It sounds like you put in your two weeks and your former employer felt you were taking advantage and decided to let you go immediately. Generally employer's don't take this kind of behavior well.
Call your former employer's HR person and ask where your last paycheck is.
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The fact that they are right down the road from you doesn't really mean anything if they told you they would mail it...
You don't tell us what the payroll cycle at the former employer is. Every week? Every other? Every month? All three are pretty common and I wouldn't assume one over the other for purposes of trying to give you an answer...
Also, sometimes employees are liable for certain things when they leave - for example, if you had tools assigned to you that need to be inspected, or something like that, there could be a variable there...
Anyhow, I wouldn't expect them to cut you a check immediately just because you quit. If it just went to regular payroll, that would mean it should get processed at the same time as the rest of the checks. So, figure out what payroll period the hours they owe you would fall under (don't forget to include any lag period, like if payroll is behind because you had to work for a week or two before getting a check). Then, give them time to process any setoffs you may owe them - may be applicable or not, I cannot say. Then, consider that they think you burned them, and add some time while the check meanders its way to the mail.
I would think that a week beyond the payroll date would be reasonable. Even if it wasn't you are limited in what you can do. I am not aware of any law that states "last payroll checks must be issued within X days or the boss goes to jail" - at best, you have a claim for wages owed, possibly some other employment related claim if you could prove they did anything retaliatory - but, you are talking quite a long time from commencement of a case to judgment if that is the route you have to go.
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This is from Alton Brown's Good Eats show and it's an easy and good mac n cheese recipe to have on hand. You won't be buying the boxed stuff again after eating this. (edited 8/15/2008 - This was initially posted with 3/4 tsp of dry mustard but after making this a few times I agree with the reviewer that said this amount is too much so I've reduced it to 1/2 tsp.)
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I've made this three times. The first time, I followed the recipe, using all sharp cheddar. Sharp Cheddar is my favorite cheese, but it was a bit overpowering for the recipe. Now I make it with half sharp cheddar and half white American (cut up into small pieces) from the deli. It's perfect! Just enough bite from the cheddar, and smooth and creamy from the American. I'm done searching for the perfect mac and cheese recipe.
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- 1⁄2 lb elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs
- 6 ounces evaporated milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh black pepper, to taste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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- In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente and drain. Return to the pot and melt in the butter. Toss to coat.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir into the pasta and add the cheese. Over low heat continue to stir for 3 minutes or until creamy.


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A delegation of leaders of different antismoking organisations called on the minister at health ministry and thanked him for the decision.
Jatiya Jakkha Nirodh Samity Vice-President Mozaffar Hossain Paltu led the delegation, said an official release.
The delegation assured the minister of all cooperation to implement the decision.
Speaking on the occasion, Mohammad Nasim said the campaign against smoking should start from among the educated and conscious citizens.
From this viewpoint, the admission seekers of medical science have been asked to submit nonsmoker certificates, he added.
The minister said initiatives would be taken to implement the decision from the academic year 2016-17.
State minister for Health Zahid Malek, Health Secretary Syed Manjurul Islam, Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) Secretary General Prof. Dr. Iqbal Arsalan, senior officials and leaders of different antismoking organisations were present at the meeting.
Earlier, a delegation of Bangladesh Dental Society called on the health minister.
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I have a terrible track record of dating so a few tips of where I'm going wrong would be helpful 😂
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Don't try to "impress" your date.
At the end of the day, whether you're dating for fun, or just looking for companionship, or looking for something serious... it's probably not a good idea to make the foundation of your relationship based on something you have to actively try to maintain emotionally 24/7. That's a lot of work, and it's unsustainable.
Sooner or later, maybe 3-6 months down the road, one of you is going to get tired of trying to "impress" the other. When the "true/real" you comes out, it can only be negative. For starters, you are now properly labeled as fake and a liar. Even if the "true/real" you would have been someone your partner would have loved and totally been cool with, this isn't a Disney/Hallmark movie, this is real life. And in real life, people get pissed when they're lied to and you wasted their time, and basically got them to have a relationship with someone that never really existed.
I guess it goes for both guys and girls. Don't try to "impress" your date. Don't be on your "best" behavior. Be on your "normal/regular" behavior. If they don't feel the connection, then you just dodged a bullet, it would have ended badly anyway. You can take all that saved time and focus on other opportunities with someone who would totally feel that connection just based on the true/real you.
It sounds cheesy and cliche', but that's #1 on my list of suggestions.43|10|0
that's like totally true bc on first dates I always straighten my hair, wear high high heels, do my makeup to the fullest. then, when we're official and he wants to stop by unexpected I feel a need to apologize for the sweats and curly hair. I always wonder if he still likes me. it's like, here's get a man me vs here the real me
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I always thought my ex was the prettiest in the morning with no make up and her hair all over the place. I just think it's adorable.
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Don't talk poorly of others - whether exes, friends, colleagues or family. Makes a person seem negative and/or bitchy.
Make sure you strike a balance between telling them about yourself and asking about them. Look for common interests or opinions.
Don't drink too much.
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PRAGUE - According to a U.S. lawyer, many Czechs and others who were illegal workers at Wal-Mart stores in the United States are joining a lawsuit against the world's largest retailer, seeking millions of dollars in compensation, AP reports.
PRAGUE - According to a U.S. lawyer, many Czechs and others who were illegal workers at Wal-Mart stores in the United States are joining a lawsuit against the world's largest retailer, seeking millions of dollars in compensation, AP reports.
At the close of a weeklong visit to Prague, attorney James L. Linsey announced late yesterday that he would "very soon" add names to a class action list of plaintiffs. Linsey and other lawyers filed the suit Nov. 10 on behalf of nine Mexicans, who were among 245 people from 18 countries taken into custody October in a 21-state raid targeting contract cleaning crews at 58 Wal-Mart stores. Most of those detained were Mexicans, who accounted for 90 arrests, but 35 workers came from the Czech Republic and many others were from other formerly Communist countries.
Linsey says that Wal-Mart conspired in a criminal enterprise by using contractors to violate the civil rights and wage protections of illegal immigrants hired to clean its stores. The majority immigrants had to work seven days a week, 365 days a year, with no medical coverage or overtime pay, according to Linsey. They received almost no money in the first few months of their employment, he said. Wal-Mart has denied any wrongdoing and says the lawsuit is without merit.
"We are especially concerned about allegations that undocumented workers were not treated fairly, whether they were from Mexico or eastern Europe or wherever," said Wal-Mart spokeswoman Mona Williams. "We are just very sorry that contractors we hired took advantage of the fact that they had no other job option or legal recourse. That's simply wrong."
Linsey traveled to the Czech Republic to find Czechs who were recruited to work at Wal-Mart. So far, he said, as many 28 Czechs have contacted him from among 200 workers around the world, including around 50 in the United States. "We are looking for the clients in terms of thousands, maybe tens of thousands of dollars," he said, adding that individual damages would be calculated based on the number of months or years worked. "For Wal-Mart, we're talking about millions of dollars," he said.
A Web site launched in various languages last month gives former Wal-Mart workers information about the lawsuit, according to Linsey. Many immigrants who have since returned to their native countries are willing to be named in the suit, and those who fear deportation would be identified by pseudonyms, he said.
The Czech Republic was the first country Linsey went to in his search for immigrants who used to work at Wal-Mart stores. He said he has discussed the matter with authorities in the Czech Republic, Mexico, and Poland.
In other Wal-Mart news, John Suarez, the Environmental Protection Agency's chief enforcement official, will resign his position Jan. 30 to become the general counsel of the Sam's club division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., according to published sources. Suarez's resignation letter to President Bush gave no reason for his decision to leave, which follows his involvement in controversial decisions allowing coal-burning power plants more wiggle room to comply with clean air regulations. According to the agency, no successor has been named yet.