Abstract: A technique for writing data to pages in a QLC block of a QLC NAND flash memory device, where the device comprises a plurality of SLC pages organized in SLC blocks and a plurality of QLC pages organized in QLC blocks. The technique comprises storing received data in SLC pages, dividing equally a QLC block in a predefined number of sub-blocks according to a corresponding QLC page health status of the pages of the QLC block. Upon determining that SLC pages are to be copied from SLC pages to QLC pages, copying device-internal the respective SLC pages to the sub-blocks of the QLC block using device-internal cache registers, where the copying is based on an error-count aware scheme.

Abstract: A method of selectively recovering a hydrophobic target substance. The method is applied to a solution of the target substance in a hydrophobic solvent. An insoluble polysaccharide is combined with the solution, the solution is passed over the insoluble polysaccharide or otherwise exposed to the insoluble polysaccharide. A hydrophilic solvent, which is less hydrophobic than the hydrophobic solvent, is combined with the solution or combined with the hydrophobic target substance and the insoluble polysaccharide after evaporation of the hydrophobic solvent to facilitate binding of the insoluble polysaccharide with the target substance rather than remaining in solution in the hydrophobic solvent. The cyclic polysaccharide is isolated from the solution. A dissociation solvent is combined with the cyclic polysaccharide for solubilizing the target substance from the cyclic polysaccharide and recovering the target substance.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the manager augmentation system is directed to a system for empowering virtual, high performing teams by driving more effective communication and alignment. In some embodiments, the system includes a portal user interface that displays goals, real time feedback, sentiment, and performance related information and accepts both manager and employee input about the current state each of those items. In some embodiments, the system provides analytics using machine learning to track changes across each of those items and identify where employees may be in need of support, are at risk of leaving, or are misaligned with their manager. In some embodiments, the system uses the analytics and inputs to determine and prompt actions related to best practices so that managers can improve their engagement and execution with their team. In some embodiments, the system uses algorithms to calculate a Net Manager Score that quantifies how that manager is performing.

Abstract: A system and method including a processor, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for tangibly storing thereon program logic for execution by the processor to create a rating display including an interactive questionnaire, display, menu or list with at least some sentiment-related information. Employee sentiment data generated based on the rating display is received and stored from at least one employee and/or at least one manager. The employee sentiment data includes employee check-ins and/or manager check-ins or inputs to the sentiment-related information. Sentiment profiles of one or more employees are created including a sentiment rating, associated sentiment reason, and associated learning. Logic executed by the processor can link a display of the sentiment rating, associated sentiment reason, and associated learning to educational materials.

Abstract: A ball throwing device includes a shaft having first and second ends and a ball holder formed on the first end of the shaft. The ball holder has first and second U-shaped pieces that define four curved finger elements and are arranged perpendicular to one another. In one embodiment, the shaft and the ball holder are made of bamboo. A cork handle is formed on the second end of the shaft. The ball throwing device can be combined with a hang card to form a display package. The hang card has a mounting aperture formed therein through which the shaft extends so that the ball holder abuts the hang card.

Abstract: A computer-based network auction system and method where geographically dispersed aircraft operators solicit competitive quotes for fuel and services from geographically dispersed FBOs, and FBOs submit quotes and communicate and market directly to aircraft operators planning trips to the FBOs airport or nearby airports.

Abstract: A computer-based network auction system and method where geographically dispersed aircraft operators solicit competitive quotes for fuel and services from geographically dispersed FBOs, and FBOs submit quotes and communicate and market directly to aircraft operators planning trips to the FBOs airport or nearby airports.

Abstract: A ball throwing device includes a shaft having first and second ends and a ball holder formed on the first end of the shaft. The ball holder has first and second U-shaped pieces that define four curved finger elements and are arranged perpendicular to one another. In one embodiment, the shaft and the ball holder are made of bamboo. A cork handle is formed on the second end of the shaft. The ball throwing device can be combined with a hang card to form a display package. The hang card has a mounting aperture formed therein through which the shaft extends so that the ball holder abuts the hang card.