Abstract: A system and method for recording and verifying the data integrity, identity of the recorder, and no-later-than date-of-existence for digital content of an arbitrary size is provided. The provided system and method employ blockchain technology to ensure immutability and accessibility of digital content state, digital content recorder identity, and timestamp of recording for the recorded digital content. The provided system and method also generate meta-data files associated with the recorded digital content that consist of a manifest file, a signature file, and a signature block file. The meta-data files are included into the digital content in order to facilitate the verification of the digital content against the records held in the blockchain.

Abstract: A drum riser incorporating third party clamps and bars making one sturdy rack and riser combination. The third party clamps are attached to the riser by way of the clamp receivers. These receivers are placed in several locations to accommodate multiple configurations. The receivers are mounted by bolts to the riser making them removable so they can be moved to different locates on the riser. The risers small platform is achieved by mounting the rack out at an angle and attaching all components from the rack; allowing for the most space saving configuration possible. The riser can be manipulated to accommodate acoustic drums, electronic drums, and hand percussion. The height of the riser can be adjusted by interchanging the riser legs, which are available in varying heights. The riser is constructed of a rigid metal and welded together making a solid and durable unit.

Abstract: A drum riser incorporating third party clamps and bars making one sturdy rack and riser combination. The third party clamps are attached to the riser by way of the clamp receivers. These receivers are placed in several locations to accommodate multiple configurations. The receivers are mounted by bolts to the riser making them removable so they can be moved to different locates on the riser. The risers small platform is achieved by mounting the rack out at an angle and attaching all components from the rack; allowing for the most space saving configuration possible. The riser can be manipulated to accommodate acoustic drums, electronic drums, and hand percussion. The height of the riser can be adjusted by interchanging the riser legs, which are available in varying heights. The riser is constructed of a rigid metal and welded together making a solid and durable unit.

Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack game provides a side-bet against a bust. Should a bust occur the bust card is combined with four subsequently dealt playing cards to define a five-card poker hand. This resulting poker hand is compared to a predetermined hierarchy of poker hands, and payouts are awarded for winning outcomes.

Abstract: A network server architecture that provides network integration and control functions is disclosed. The architecture includes a virtual directory server (VDS) and an identity provider. The VDS provides an interface for access of external user stores, external business rules and external service discovery configurations. The identity provider allows for a client interface for transfer of that information to the client. A rules engine and a service discovery provider configuration module are integrated into the VDS. The rules engine processes the external business rules that have been retrieved. The service discovery control module allows for retrieval of external definitions and information about the users stores that the VDS supports and update of the service discovery control module, even while the architecture is online. The service discovery control module is in a UDDI format, although other formats could be used.

Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack game provides a side-bet against a bust. Should a bust occur the bust card is combined with four subsequently dealt playing cards to define a five-card poker hand. This resulting poker hand is compared to a predetermined hierarchy of poker hands, and payouts are awarded for winning outcomes.

Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack game provides a side-bet against a bust. Should a bust occur the bust card is combined with four subsequently dealt playing cards to define a five-card poker hand. This resulting poker hand is compared to a predetermined hierarchy of poker hands, and payouts are awarded for winning outcomes.

Abstract: A garage door drive assembly for moving a linkage arm connected to a garage door, the assembly being adapted for shipping in a partially assembled condition in at least a box for on-site installation, the assembly has a longitudinally-extending rail with laterally extending flanges. The assembly also has a carriage shaped to fit about the flanges. A drive mechanism is movably mounted to the rail. An anchor is coupled to the drive mechanism. The assembly also has a coupler with a selectively releasable connection to the anchor, a connector pivotably connectable to the linkage arm, and a detachable connection enabling the coupler to be fixedly secured to and carried by the carriage. The rail and the carriage may be shipped to the installation site in a box having a smaller cross-sectional profile than would be required to accommodate the carriage and coupling in their connected state.

Abstract: A fastener for quick-mounting a cymbal to an upright cymbal support rod comprising a pair of half-round sleeve members arranged in face-to-face relationship forming a cylindrical surface therebetween for grasping the cymbal mounting rod; a tab extending upward from each sleeve member including means for pivoting said members near said tabs so that, by squeezing said tabs together, said sleeve members are pivoted away from each other; a pair of split flange members, one attached to the lower end of each sleeve member, spaced apart from said tab, arranged in co-planar alignment when said members are in adjacent contact to form a planar compression surface for pressing toward a cymbal placed on the cymbal mounting rod; and, means for biasing said sleeve members into full contact about the cymbal mounting rod threaded end to hold the cymbal on the rod.