Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, described herein is a system and method use of a controller with a software application container orchestration system, which is adapted to provide safe and efficient replacement of nodes in a containerized environment. A node replacement controller drives the process of node replacement, and indirectly and asynchronously interacts, through metadata, with an implementation-specific node processor, and application-specific health controller, to discover nodes that should be processed, determine when the application workload is in a stable state, declare those nodes as ready to be processed, and determine when those nodes have finished processing. The node replacement controller can be implemented once for a given type of container orchestration system, and then applied to other container orchestration implementations (vendors) and workload types using that container orchestration system.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, described herein is a system and method use of a controller with a software application container orchestration system, which is adapted to provide safe and efficient replacement of nodes in a containerized environment. A node replacement controller drives the process of node replacement, and indirectly and asynchronously interacts, through metadata, with an implementation-specific node processor, and application-specific health controller, to discover nodes that should be processed, determine when the application workload is in a stable state, declare those nodes as ready to be processed, and determine when those nodes have finished processing. The node replacement controller can be implemented once for a given type of container orchestration system, and then applied to other container orchestration implementations (vendors) and workload types using that container orchestration system.

Abstract: An entertainment structure includes an offset core, a floor tying assembly and a plurality of floor plate assemblies. The plurality of floor plate assemblies each include a first edge and a second edge. The first edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the offset core and the second edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the floor tying assembly.

Abstract: An vertical entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; a plurality of floor plate assemblies; and two or more entertainment rides that each span at least two of the plurality of floor plate assemblies.

Abstract: An entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; and a plurality of floor plate assemblies. Each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies includes a first edge and a second edge. The first edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the offset core and the second edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the moment stabilizing structure.

Abstract: An entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; and a tethered, freefall entertainment ride positioned within the vertical entertainment structure.

Abstract: Invention #4) Vertical Entertainment Center w/at least Two Multi-Story Rides An vertical entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; a plurality of floor plate assemblies; and two or more entertainment rides that each span at least two of the plurality of floor plate assemblies.

Abstract: An entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; and a transparent, observation platform entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure.

Abstract: An entertainment structure includes an offset core, a floor tying assembly and a plurality of floor plate assemblies. The plurality of floor plate assemblies each include a first edge and a second edge. The first edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the offset core and the second edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the floor tying assembly.

Abstract: An entertainment structure includes: an offset core including one or more essentially-vertical track assemblies; a moment stabilizing structure; and a plurality of modules. Each of the plurality of modules is configured to slidable engage the one or more essentially-vertical track assemblies included within the offset core, thus allowing for Z-axis movement of the plurality of modules during the construction process of the entertainment structure.

Abstract: An entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure configured to span an entryway; and a canopy assembly coupled to the moment stabilizing structure and configured to form an atrium proximate the entryway.

Abstract: An entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; and a plurality of floor plate assemblies. Each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies includes a first edge and a second edge. The first edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the offset core and the second edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the moment stabilizing structure.

Abstract: An entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; and a moveable, observation pod entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for providing an identification card are disclosed. The exemplary method may transmit an electronic copy of the user's identification documentation to be verified at a verification station. The original identification documentation may be authenticated and compared at a distribution location. Another exemplary embodiment of the invention may provide a user with an immediate identification card at a kiosk. All of this information may be collected and transmitted to a central storage location where it may be readily accessible if needed. An identification card containing all the information may be distributed to the user at the kiosk and/or a CD or other memory storage devices with the user's electronic information.

Abstract: A multi-use jewelry device having a setting member for holding first and second display objects, such as gems or stones, in opposite facing directions. A pair of hoops are pivotally connected to said setting member and by rotating the hoops in opposite directions above and below the setting member, the hoops when lying adjacent one another form a body mounting members, such as a ring or bracelet with one of the display objects being displayed. The hoops also can have an ear fastening device so that an earring is provided when selectively displays one or the other of the objects when the device is fastened to the ear or they can have a member for accepting a chain so that the device can serve as a pendant. The hoops are held together by a magnet arrangement a the bottom of the hoops from the setting.