Abstract: A method and system are provided for utilizing a logical failover circuit for rerouting data from a failed network circuit in a first data network to a second data network. The network circuit in the first data network includes a logical circuit for communicating data. When a failure in the network circuit in the first data network is detected, a network failover circuit is selected in the second data network. The network failover circuit in the second data network includes a logical failover circuit for communicating data. The data in the failed logical circuit in the first data network is rerouted over the logical failover circuit in the second data network until the failure in the network circuit in the first data network is resolved. After the failed network circuit in the first data network has been restored, the data is rerouted over the restored logical circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for evaluating educational effectiveness and establishing an index for comparison. The index is called the Classroom Productivity Index and is determined from four factors multiplied together. Two of the factors come from a Curriculum Calibration of student assignments process: (1) Alignment to Standards and (2) Breadth of Coverage. The two other factors come from a School Wide Instructional Practices Summary (classroom observations) process: (3) Time on Task, and (4) Instructional Effectiveness. The Index is used to quantifiably measure the educational institution's overall effectiveness and to identify areas for improvement in the school's instructional processes that will result in improved student learning and improved student achievement on state assessments. A repeat determination of the Classroom Productivity Index at a future time can measure a school's progress, or lack of progress, in improving its educational processes.

Abstract: A medical device comprises first and second lamellar portions joined by a connecting bridge. The device is implanted during primary varicose vein surgery such that the first and second portions are on opposite sides of the cribriform fascia. The device acts as a barrier to neo-vascularisation to avoid recurrent varicose veins.

Abstract: A metal-air cell for powering electronic components in a hearing aid device. The metal-air cell has a flex circuit inside containing an anode mixture. The flex circuit comprises a flexible substrate having a cathode electrode area at one end of the substrate, an anode electrode area at another end of the substrate and an electronic components area in between. The flexible substrate is disposed within the housing. The cathode electrode area is near a top surface of the housing, and the anode electrode area is near a bottom surface of the housing and in contact with the anode mixture. The cathode electrode area has air flow means for permitting air into the housing. An isolation means between the cathode electrode area and the anode mixture is provided for preventing contact between the cathode electrode area and the anode mixture.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically administering a loan via a web-based communications network is disclosed. This system is based on a controlled relationship between a borrower and inspector, both parties requiring proper registration and certification based on established system requirements. Rather than a direct loan to the borrowers, monetary funding for a loan is supplied by a lender who supplies a funding account managed by system administration. Various draws on the loan may be obtained after proper incremental approval of corresponding elements of the borrower's project. A system administrator controls all aspects of these relationships and also manages system tools that are utilized for approving certain system processes. Underwriting processes are available to the system for analyzing computerized applications. The method and system may specifically be practiced with a construction system, such as for home builders, that administers automated construction financing.