Abstract: A storage tier manager creates different versions of a dataset backup for different retention periods. Each of the versions is distinctly identifiable despite initially representing a same dataset backup. One version can be referred to as a cached version of the dataset backup and another version can be referred to as a cloud version of the dataset backup. When the retention period expires for the cached version of the dataset backup, the storage tier manager migrates the cloud version of the dataset backup from the caching storage tier to the cloud storage tier. The storage tier manager can then recover storage space occupied by data that has been migrated, as long as that data is not shared with other cached versions of other dataset backups due to deduplication.

Abstract: A storage tier manager creates different representations of a dataset backup for different retention periods. Each of the representations of the dataset backup is distinctly identifiable despite initially representing a same dataset backup. The representations are structured metadata corresponding to the dataset backup. One representation is a cached backup version of the dataset backup (“cached backup” or “cached representation”) provided for low latency access while residing at a storage tier of the backup appliance for a relatively short retention period according to a lifecycle management policy. The other representation is a cloud backup version of the dataset backup (“cloud backup” or “cloud representation”) provided for persisting into cloud storage for a longer retention period according to the lifecycle management policy.

Abstract: The use of cyclohexanecarboxylic acids in a consumable to provide taste specific masking effect is provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present technology relate to methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present technology relate to methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer. Some embodiments include methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Abstract: A method for information management comprises intercepting an output from an application; distributing packets according to a routing scheme, wherein the packets are associated with the output, and wherein distributing the packets may occur when the application is associated with a first operating system, and may also occur when the application is associated with a second operating system; and storing the packets.

Abstract: Systems and methods for forecasting production data for existing wells and new wells using normalized production data for the existing wells, clustering of the existing wells, a production data matrix for each cluster of existing wells, a fitted decline curve for each cluster of existing wells based on a respective production data matrix, and a standard decline curve.

Abstract: A method for reducing or inhibiting damage to skin is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the damage is ultraviolet (UV) radiation-induced damage. In some embodiments, the method comprises applying to the skin prior to exposure to radiation damaging source, a formulation containing an effective amount of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) A method for treating damaged skin, and formulations include AgNPs are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating virtual production logging tool profiles for improved history matching and proactive control of smart wells.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reservoir history matching based on closed loop interaction between a geomodel and a reservoir model.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a hybrid approach to assisted history matching in large reservoirs based on a reservoir model built using connectivity between each production well and each corresponding injection well, aquifer or gas cap.

Abstract: A combustion system is provided having a liner, a flow sleeve, a flow-obstructing element, and a venturi. The liner is disposed around a combustion region. The flow sleeve is disposed around the liner. The liner and the flow sleeve cooperate to create an air passage having an airflow located between the liner and the flow sleeve. The flow-obstructing element is disposed within the air passage, and generally obstructs the airflow in the air passage to create wakes in the airflow. The venturi is disposed downstream from the flow-obstructing element, and generally restricts and diffuses the airflow in the air passage to reduce wakes in the airflow.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for performing multi-level reservoir history matching. At least some illustrative embodiments include a method that includes generating a first history-matched model using at least one updated model parameter derived from one or more existing model parameters, generating a set of second history-matched models by applying a probabilistic inversion to the first history-matched model, and deriving a set of third history-matched models from the set of second history-matched models. The method further includes generating dynamic simulation realization sets using each of the set of third history-matched models, ranking each of the set of third history-matched models based at least in part on the dynamic simulation realization sets, and presenting a production forecast to a user based on the highest ranked third history-matched models.

Abstract: The present disclosure presents methods and apparatuses for forecasting geological formation production data. For example, some example methods include identifying an array of parameter sets, determining a fitting error between a first set of the historical production data and modeled production data, wherein the modeled production data is obtained through execution of a simulation model based on each parameter set of the array, determining a validation error between a second set of the historical production data and extrapolated production data for each parameter set of the array, determining a combined error for each parameter set of the array based on the fitting error and the validation error, and identifying an optimal parameter set size for modeling the target geological region, wherein the optimal parameter set size is determined in reference to a minimum combined error of the combined errors determined for each parameter set of the array.

Abstract: Metadata generate for incremental backup is disclosed. A subset of blocks used to store file system metadata are identified in a set of blocks changed since a last backup. File system metadata stored in the subset of blocks is used to obtain file system metadata associated with file system objects that have been created and/or modified since the last backup. The file system metadata associated with file system objects that have been created and/or modified since the last backup is used to generate file system metadata files for the incremental backup.

Abstract: A data mining and analysis system which analyzes a database of wellbore-related data in order to determine those predictor variables which influence or predict well performance.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for quiescing a file system. One technique comprises freezing a file system, flushing a memory associated with the file system, and thawing the file system. One technique comprises receiving a request targeted to a file system and intercepting the request.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes a turbine fuel nozzle having a hub with an axis, a shroud surrounding the hub along the axis, an air flow path between the hub and the shroud, and a fuel flow path. The turbine fuel nozzle also includes a swirl vane extending between the hub and the shroud in a radial direction relative to the axis. The swirl vane includes a fuel inlet coupled to the fuel flow path, a fuel chamber extending from the fuel inlet, and a plurality of fuel outlets extending from the fuel chamber to the air flow path. The plurality of fuel outlets is positioned at an axial distance of at least approximately ? of an axial length of the fuel chamber downstream from an upstream point along an upstream edge of the fuel chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel taste-masking composition comprising a taste-masking effective amount of an Angelica root extract, which shows unexpected effectiveness in reducing an undesirable taste in a food product (e.g., a beverage, broth, or whole grain food product), a dental product, an oral hygiene product or a medicinal product.

Abstract: Metadata generate for incremental backup is disclosed. A subset of blocks used to store file system metadata are identified in a set of blocks changed since a last backup. File system metadata stored in the subset of blocks is used to obtain file system metadata associated with file system objects that have been created and/or modified since the last backup. The file system metadata associated with file system objects that have been created and/or modified since the last backup is used to generate file system metadata files for the incremental backup.