Abstract: A data processing apparatus, comprising a metadata store storing information about files that are stored in a distributed data storage system, and comprising a class database; one or more processing units; logic configured for receiving and storing in the class database a definition of a class of data storage servers comprising one or more subclasses each comprising one or more server selection criteria; associating the class with one or more directories of the data storage system; in response to a data client storing a data file in a directory, binding the class to the data file, determining and storing a set of identifiers of one or more data storage servers in the system that match the server selection criteria, and providing the set of identifiers to the data client.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I in free or salt form, wherein T, X, R1, R2, Ra, R3, R4, R5 and U have the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating a condition mediated by CCR-3, particularly an inflammatory or allergic condition such as an inflammatory or obstructive airways disease. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and processes for preparing the compounds are also described.

Abstract: The data storage system has metadata server machines, content server machines arranged in groups where each group has a respective one or more of the content server machines, and a system interconnect to which the metadata and content server machines are communicatively coupled. A distributed file system is to be executed in the metadata server machines, the content server machines, and the client machine, to hide complexity of the system from a number of client machine users. The content server machines store slices of the files at locations indicated by the metadata. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Quantitative data about storage load and usage from storage elements of a data storage system are collected. The storage elements are ranked according to the collected quantitative data. A partition across the storage elements in which to store a user requested file is determined. Members of the partition are identified as being one or more of the storage elements. The members are selected from the ranking. The ranking is updated in response to the ranking having aged or the system having been repaired or upgraded. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention provides cell lines for the production of E1-deleted adenovirus (rAd) vectors that complement E1A and E1B functions. The present invention also provides cell lines for the production of E1- and E2-deleted adenovirus vectors that complement E1A, E1B and E2B polymerase functions. The invention provides particular cell lines that complement E1A function by insertion of an E1A sequence containing mutations in the 243R and 289R proteins and an E1B sequence comprising the E1B-55K gene. Production yields in the resulting producer cell lines, designated SL0003 and SL0006, were similar to those obtained from 293 cells without generation of detectable recombinant replication competent adenovirus (“RCA”).

Abstract: Extended life slurry seal compositions with controllable mixing times are prepared by incorporating into a conventional water-asphalt emulsion-aggregate rock system, a slurry life-extending mixture of (i) a polycarboxylate compound aqueous solution, (ii) a polyhydroxy phenolic compound aqueous solution, wherein the phenolic compound is preferably a tannin, tannin derivative, lignin, or lignin derivative, and (iii) a non-aqueous diluent to prevent destabilizing interaction between the polycarboxylate and the polyhydroxy phenolic compound aqueous solution. The polyhydroxy phenolic compound in the aqueous solution may be natural or derived synthetically.

Abstract: A method generally includes electronically receiving an order for a liquid coating over a computer network. The order includes a plurality of inputs relating to a delivery address and a customer-specified color and quantity of liquid coating. The method also includes controllably manufacturing in-a single batch and containerizing the customer-specified color and quantity of liquid coating in accordance with the plurality of inputs. The method further includes causing delivery of the customer-specified color and quantity of containerized liquid coating to the delivery address in accordance with the plurality of inputs.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in free or salt form, where Ar1 is phenyl substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen, cyano, nitro, and C1-C8-alkyl optionally substituted by cyano or halogen, Ar2 is phenyl optionally which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen, cyano, hydroxy, nitro, C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C8-haloalkyl, C1-C8-alkoxy or C1-C8-alkoxycarbonyl, R1 is C1-C8-alkyl substituted by hydroxy, C1-C8-alkoxy, acyloxy, —N(R2)R3, halogen, carboxy, C1-C8-alkoxycarbonyl, phenyl-C1-C8-alkoxycarbonyl, -CON(R4)R5 or by a monovalent cyclic organic group, R2 and R?3 are each independently hydrogen or C1-C8-alkyl, or R2 is hydrogen and R3 is acyl or SO2R6, or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached denote a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group, R4 and R5 are each independently hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy or phenyl, or phenyl optionally substituted by C1-C8-alkyl, halogen, cyano or C1-C8-alkoxy, or R4

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in free or salt form, where Ar1 is phenyl substituted by one or more halogen atoms, Ar2 is phenyl or naphthyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen, cyano, hydroxy, nitro, C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C8-haloalkyl, C1-C8-alkoxy or C1-C8-alkoxycarbonyl, R1 is hydrogen or C1-C8-alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy, C1-C8-alkoxy, acyloxy, N(R2)R3, halogen, carboxy, C1-C8-alkoxycarbonyl, —CON(R4)R5 or by a monovalent cyclic organic group, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen or C1-C8-alkyl, or R2 is hydrogen and R3 is acyl or —SO2R6, or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached denote a 5 or 6-membered heterocyclic group, R4 and R5 are each independently hydrogen or C1-C8-alkyl, or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached denote a 5 or 6-membered heterocyclic group, R6 is C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C8-haloalkyl, or phenyl optionally substituted by C1-C8-alkyl, and n is 1,

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in free or salt form, where Ar1 is phenyl substituted by one or more halogen atoms, Ar2 is phenyl or naphthyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen, cyano, hydroxy, nitro, C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C8-haloalkyl, C1-C8-alkoxy or C1-C8-alkoxycarbonyl, R1 is hydrogen or C1-C8-alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy, C1-C8-alkoxy, acyloxy, N(R2)R3, halogen, carboxy, C1-C8-alkoxycarbonyl, —CON(R4)R5 or by a monovalent cyclic organic group, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen or C1-C8-alkyl, or R2 is hydrogen and R3 is acyl or —SO2R4 and R5 are each independently with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached denote a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group, R4 and R5 are each independently hydrogen or C1-C8-alkyl, or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached denote a 5-6-membered heterocyclic group, R6 is C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C8-haloalkyl, or phenyl optionally substituted by C1-C8-alkyl, and n is 1, 2, 3, or 4,

Abstract: A system and method of allowing a shopper to obtain the benefit of reduced prices for certain items without the necessity of redeeming paper coupons is described, The system employs an integrated circuit (IC) smart card containing an erasable memory therein. This memory would contain information relating to a discount coupon amount, as well as information relating to particular products which have been purchased. This card would be inserted into a reader/writer terminal provided at a retailer's checkout counter. Items which are purchased are scanned and compared with items to be discounted as well as the information provided by the customer IC smart card. After the cashier has totaled the customer's purchases, the information contained in the IC smart card would be altered accordingly.