Abstract: Providing storage tailored for a storage consuming application, including: identifying, for an application that utilizes storage resources within a cloud-based storage system, one or more storage performance characteristics associated with the application; comparing the storage performance characteristics of the application that were identified with storage performance characteristics of storage resources of one or more cloud-based storage systems; and selecting, based on the comparing, one or more storage resources within the one or more cloud-based storage systems to provide storage services to the application.

Abstract: Providing storage tailored for a storage consuming application, including: identifying, for an application that utilizes storage resources within a cloud-based storage system, one or more storage performance characteristics associated with the application; comparing the storage performance characteristics of the application that were identified with storage performance characteristics of storage resources of one or more cloud-based storage systems; and selecting, based on the comparing, one or more storage resources within the one or more cloud-based storage systems to provide storage services to the application.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08N719 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08N719 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08N719 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08N719, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08N719 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08N719 and methods of using maize variety X08N719 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for generating messages that are customized for an individual human recipient. In one example, the method includes identifying a target to whom a message is to be sent, a goal of the message, and a topic of the message, retrieving information relevant to the topic from a library of core content, wherein the core content comprises a plurality of fixed inputs, building the message using the information retrieved from the library of core content, wherein the building comprises presenting the information retrieved from the library of core content in a manner that is customized for the target, delivering the message to the target via a delivery medium, wherein a selection of the delivery medium is customized for the target, and soliciting feedback from the target to confirm that the goal of the message has been achieved.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2S9S and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2S9S with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2S9S through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2S9S or a locus conversion of PH2S9S with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for generating messages that are customized for an individual human recipient. In one example, the method includes identifying a target to whom a message is to be sent, a goal of the message, and a topic of the message, retrieving information relevant to the topic from a library of core content, wherein the core content comprises a plurality of fixed inputs, building the message using the information retrieved from the library of core content, wherein the building comprises presenting the information retrieved from the library of core content in a manner that is customized for the target, delivering the message to the target via a delivery medium, wherein a selection of the delivery medium is customized for the target, and soliciting feedback from the target to confirm that the goal of the message has been achieved.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05M994 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05M994 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05M994 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05M994, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05M994 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05M994 and methods of using maize variety X05M994 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13M668 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13M668 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13M668 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13M668, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13M668 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13M668 and methods of using maize variety X13M668 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08M642 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08M642 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08M642 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08M642, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08M642 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08M642 and methods of using maize variety X08M642 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2S9H and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2S9H with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2S9H through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2S9H or a locus conversion of PH2S9H with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00M477 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00M477 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00M477 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00M477, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00M477 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00M477 and methods of using maize variety X00M477 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95M211 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95M211 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95M211 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95M211, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95M211 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95M211 and methods of using maize variety X95M211 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2S5H and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2S5H with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2S5H through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2S5H or a locus conversion of PH2S5H with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95M214 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95M214 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95M214 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95M214, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95M214 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95M214 and methods of using maize variety X95M214 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling pyrimethanil-resistant or pyrimethanil-tolerant fungi, or restoring sensitivity to pyrimethanil in pyrimethanil-resistant or pyrimethanil-tolerant fungi, by contacting said fungi with a composition comprising a combination of pyrimethanil and an alkane carboxylic acid of formula CH3—(CH2)n—COOH wherein n is 4 to 7 whereby the ratio by weight of pyrimethanil to the alkane carboxylic acid of formula CH3—(CH2)n—COOH is from 1/10 to 1/100.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95M212 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95M212 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95M212 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95M212, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95M212 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95M212 and methods of using maize variety X95M212 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95M194 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95M194 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95M194 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95M194, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95M194 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95M194 and methods of using maize variety X95M194 are disclosed.

Abstract: A bearing isolator seal provides enhanced coupling and stability of the rotor to the shaft, without undue seal enlargement, by including a plurality of drive O-rings in a common retention groove. In embodiments, the isolator seal accommodates axial rotor misalignment up to a maximum permitted axial misalignment, which can be at least 0.025?. Embodiments include a labyrinth passage between the rotor and the stator configured to expel fluid by centrifugal force. Embodiments include a shut off feature that takes advantage of axial misalignment. Some embodiments include a unitization feature that holds the rotor and stator together during assembly. The unitization feature can include chamfers on rotor and stator extensions that facilitate assembly and disassembly when sufficient force is applied.

Abstract: A bearing isolator seal having a shut off O-ring is tolerant of axial rotor-stator misalignment and provides an enhanced static seal while minimizing rotational wear. A tapered section of the stator is overlapped by the shut off O-ring. When the rotor is static there is no axial misalignment, and the shut off O-ring is pressed against the tapered section, forming an enhanced seal. During rotor rotation, increased axial misalignment moves the O-ring away from the tapered section, reducing rotational wear. The stator can extend horizontally beyond the tapered section and below the O-ring, so that if the rotor moves beyond a maximum misalignment, there is a “line on line” fit between the stator and rotor. The bearing isolator seal can include labyrinth technology, and the tapered section can include a contour that allows the shutoff O-ring to drag along the surface of the tapered section with no hang-ups or binding.