Abstract: The present invention relates to a cement composition, a method of preparing the cement composition, and methods, uses and applications for the cement compositions. The present invention also relates to a cementitious composition, a method of preparing the cementitious composition, and methods, uses and applications for the cementitious compositions. The present invention further relates to a concrete composition, a method of preparing the concrete composition, and methods, uses and applications for the concrete compositions. Disclosed herein are methods of cementing of subterranean formations, specifically in wells such as hydrocarbon wells.

Abstract: Example systems and methods for determining and verifying splicing information in multicast video feeds are described herein. An example method includes receiving a multicast video feed, where the multicast video feed is processed by a video transcoder from original video content into the multicast video feed including primary content and original splicing information including splice points configured to direct placement of secondary content into the multicast video feed, and wherein the multicast video comprises a plurality of destination video feeds; retrieving advertisement schedule data from an advertisement schedule repository accessible over a network; and using the advertisement schedule data to calculate original splicing information for insertion into the multicast video feed.

Abstract: A sole assembly generally including a flex plate, a heel spring and a heel cup. The flex plate may extend from the rear of the sole through the arch into the forefoot. The heel spring may be an elliptical spring and may have internal resilient stoppers that prevent the spring from bottoming out. The height of the stoppers may increase toward the rear of the sole. The stoppers may be extensions of the outsole fitted up through apertures in the elliptical spring. The heel spring may be disposed beneath the flex plate in the heel region. The heel cup may be disposed above the flex plate in the heel region. The heel cup may have an extension that extends upwardly a sufficient distance to cradle the wearer's heel to provide an enhanced forefoot lever. The flex plate, heel spring and heel cup may be a single unitary component.

Abstract: An article of footwear that includes a sole and an upper attached to the sole. The upper comprises at least one alterable portion that switches between at least a first state and a second state upon exposure to a liquid. The first state allows viewing of a first image of the alterable portion and second state allowing viewing of a second image of the alterable portion.

Abstract: Methods of filling gaps on semiconductor substrates with dielectric film are described. The methods reduce or eliminate sidewall deposition and top-hat formation. The methods also reduce or eliminate the need for etch steps during dielectric film deposition. The methods include treating a semiconductor substrate with a hydrogen plasma before depositing dielectric film on the substrate. In some embodiments, the hydrogen treatment is used is conjunction with a high rate deposition process.