Abstract: A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for establishing a virtual point of presence or VPoP in a country or locale by registering an internet protocol (IP) prefix range for communication specific to the locale in a physical data center; implementing proxy servers on the data center that support the IP prefix range; geolocating users in the locale to the IP prefix range; network address translating inbound connections to the IP prefix range with IP addresses on the proxy servers to provide extended IP network addresses; and providing content to the users by the proxy servers on using the extended IP network addresses.

Abstract: A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for establishing a virtual point of presence or VPoP in a country or locale by registering an internet protocol (IP) prefix range for communication specific to the locale in a physical data center; implementing proxy servers on the data center that support the IP prefix range; geolocating users in the locale to the IP prefix range; network address translating inbound connections to the IP prefix range with IP addresses on the proxy servers to provide extended IP network addresses; and providing content to the users by the proxy servers on using the extended IP network addresses.

Abstract: Various embodiments and aspects of the disclosed application relates to a rescue device that can be used to assist in rescue of a person or other entity from a body of water. The rescue device comprises a floatation mechanism, a delivery mechanism, and a retrieval mechanism. The rescue device comprises a length of rope having a looped end of rope on which are located one or more floatation component(s), a weight to facilitate delivery of the components comprising the delivery device, and the length of rope facilitates retrieval of the rescue device.

Abstract: The present invention provides metal-exchanged hexaaluminate catalysts that exhibit good catalytic activity and/or stability at high temperatures for extended periods with retention of activity as combustion catalysts, and more generally as oxidation catalysts, that make them eminently suitable for use in methane combustion, particularly for use in natural gas fired gas turbines. The hexaaluminate catalysts of this invention are of particular interest for methane combustion processes for minimization of the generation of undesired levels (less than about 10 ppm) of NOx species. Metal exchanged hexaaluminate oxidation catalysts are also useful for oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOC), particularly hydrocarbons. Metal exchanged hexaaluminate oxidation catalysts are further useful for partial oxidation, particularly at high temperatures, of reduced species, particularly hydrocarbons (alkanes and alkenes).

Abstract: The present invention provides metal-exchanged hexaaluminate catalysts that exhibit good catalytic activity and/or stability at high temperatures for extended periods with retention of activity as combustion catalysts, and more generally as oxidation catalysts, that make them eminently suitable for use in methane combustion, particularly for use in natural gas fired gas turbines. The hexaaluminate catalysts of this invention are of particular interest for methane combustion processes for minimization of the generation of undesired levels (less than about 10 ppm) of NOx species. Metal exchanged hexaaluminate oxidation catalysts are also useful for oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOC), particularly hydrocarbons. Metal exchanged hexaaluminate oxidation catalysts are further useful for partial oxidation, particularly at high temperatures, of reduced species, particularly hydrocarbons (alkanes and alkenes).