Abstract: Systems and methods of determining an equivalent black oil model are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of determining an equivalent black oil model of a reservoir includes generating three-dimensional PVT properties using a compositional model, calculating original fluid in place and reservoir performance characteristics from the three-dimensional PVT properties, and converting the three-dimensional PVT properties to a two-dimensional PVT table. The method further includes, until an equivalency metric is satisfied, generating one or more grouped PVT property tables, initializing a black oil model with the one or more grouped PVT property tables, calculating estimated fluid in place and estimated reservoir performance characteristics using the black oil model, and comparing the estimated fluid in place and the estimated reservoir performance characteristics with the original fluid in place and the reservoir performance characteristics to determine whether the equivalency metric is satisfied.

Abstract: News feed techniques are described. In implementations, content is parsed from one or more emails that are addressed to a user. The parsed content from the email is exposed, automatically and without user intervention, for output in a news feed of the user.

Abstract: News feed techniques are described. In implementations, content is parsed from one or more emails that are addressed to a user. The parsed content from the email is exposed, automatically and without user intervention, for output in a news feed of the user.

Abstract: A multi-service network system which forms a wide area network connecting a plurality of metropolitan areas, including a primary network ring including at least one primary node and at least one secondary node; and a secondary network ring connecting the at least one secondary node to business premises equipment, wherein the business premises equipment are associated with respective customer premises equipment.

Abstract: News feed techniques are described. In implementations, content is parsed from one or more emails that are addressed to a user. The parsed content from the email is exposed, automatically and without user intervention, for output in a news feed of the user.

Abstract: News feed techniques are described. In implementations, content is parsed from one or more emails that are addressed to a user. The parsed content from the email is exposed, automatically and without user intervention, for output in a news feed of the user.

Abstract: A multi-service network system which forms a wide area network connecting a plurality of metropolitan areas, including a primary network ring including at least one primary node and at least one secondary node; and a secondary network ring connecting the at least one secondary node to business premises equipment, wherein the business premises equipment are associated with respective customer premises equipment.

Abstract: A multi-service network system which forms a wide area network connecting a plurality of metropolitan areas, including a primary network ring including at least one primary node and at least one secondary node; and a secondary network ring connecting the at least one secondary node to business premises equipment, wherein the business premises equipment are associated with respective customer premises equipment.

Abstract: A multi-service network system which forms a wide area network connecting a plurality of metropolitan areas, including a primary network ring including at least one primary node and at least one secondary node; and a secondary network ring connecting the at least one secondary node to business premises equipment, wherein the business premises equipment are associated with respective customer premises equipment.

Abstract: A multi-service network system which forms a wide area network connecting a plurality of metropolitan areas, including a primary network ring including at least one primary node and at least one secondary node; and a secondary network ring connecting the at least one secondary node to business premises equipment, wherein the business premises equipment are associated with respective customer premises equipment.

Abstract: A double rimmed beverage cup and holder is disclosed. A second rim encircles the outer surface of the cup a spaced distance below the rim encircling the cup opening. In use, the cup is secured within a holder having a handle for convenient hand grasping, and an annular groove matching the projecting second rim on the cup. The user manually snap fits the groove within the holder over the cup's second rim, thereby permitting reliable cup lid securing and removal while providing the user a more normally pleasant drinking or eating experience.

Abstract: A multi-service network system which forms a wide area network connecting a plurality of metropolitan areas, including a primary network ring including at least one primary node and at least one secondary node; and a secondary network ring connecting the at least one secondary node to business premises equipment, wherein the business premises equipment are associated with respective customer premises equipment.

Abstract: This invention provides for a system and method for upgrading an ATM network to a new release of a vendor's ATM platform, or for converting an ATM network to a different vendor's ATM platform, preferably without experiencing any service disruptions. The system and method upgrade involves first reorganizing an existing redundant-based ATM network by splitting the links, for example, fiber links, within the existing redundant-based ATM network among two parallel networks, Network A and Network B. Network A can be changed at this stage. Then the circuits from Network B are moved to Network A by using Bridge and Roll techniques. This hitless procedure allows for the migration of the customer traffic from Network B to Network A without customer traffic disruptions.

Abstract: A non-phosphate based laundry detergent composition built primarily by layered silicate and secondarily by carbonate and/or bicarbonate salt, one or more polycarboxylates or polycarboxylic acids, and optionally small amounts of zeolite. The disclosed composition produces remarkably low levels of hard water induced encrustation while providing good detergency. The detergent composition includes a layered silicate, one or more surfactants, carbonate and/or bicarbonate salt, one or more polycarboxylates or polycarboxylic acids, additional inorganic salts, and optionally a zeolite. The detergent composition may further include additional conventional constituents, including but not limited to fragrances, enzymes, optical brighteners, bleaching agents, wrinkle reduction agents, anti-foam agents, soil release agents, disintegration agents and soil anti-redeposition agents. The form of the final composition may either be a tablet or a powder.

Abstract: A system to scroll a first image inside a window of a second image displayed on a display screen. The system includes storage of the second image in a VRAM, designation of display addresses in the VRAM corresponding to a location of the window on the display screen, storage of the first image in a memory different from the VRAM, definition of a pointer indicating a first portion of the image to be displayed in the window, and copying of the first portion of the first image from the memory to the VRAM at the display addresses based on the pointer. The system further includes display of the first portion of the first image in the window of the second image, acceptance of user interface commands to scroll the first image and changing the value of a pointer in response thereto, the changed value indicative of a second portion of the first image to be displayed in the window, and repetition of the copying step and the displaying step with respect to the second portion.