Abstract: An authoritative domain name system (DNS) server receives DNS requests for domains. The authoritative DNS server transmits DNS responses to the DNS requests with address records that include IP addresses that are selected from a larger pool of IP addresses, where a first DNS response can include IP addresses different from IP addresses included in a second DNS response for the same domain. Also, the same IP addresses may be returned for a first domain and a different, second domain. The authoritative DNS server may select the IP addresses to include in DNS responses to the DNS requests using a round-robin process.

Abstract: Among other things, there are two or more data sets. Each of the data sets contains data that can be interpreted as records each having data values for data fields. Each of the data sets contains at least some data that is related to data in at least one of the other data sets. The data in different data sets is organized or expressed possibly differently. Each of the data sets is susceptible to a definition of a key for the records of the data set. The data sets are characterized by repetitions of at least one of (a) records, (b) portions of keys, or (c) instances of values for data fields. Information about at least one of the repetitions is provided to a user.

Abstract: Among other things, there are two or more data sets. Each of the data sets contains data that can be interpreted as records each having data values for data fields. Each of the data sets contains at least some data that is related to data in at least one of the other data sets. The data in different data sets is organized or expressed possibly differently. Each of the data sets is susceptible to a definition of a key for the records of the data set. The data sets are characterized by repetitions of at least one of (a) records, (b) portions of keys, or (c) instances of values for data fields. Information about at least one of the repetitions is provided to a user.

Abstract: A fire suppression system, a method for deploying the fire suppression system, an adapter for use in the fire suppression system and a method for increasing local humidity using the fire suppression system, as well as uses of the adapter for transferring water to vehicles or aircraft are described. The fire suppression system is formed of segments of water transfer conduit extending from a main water source. The system includes a plurality of connections between at least some of the segments of water transfer conduit made using an adapter placed at a fixed location. In the system. the adapter has a main water dispensing device mounted thereon. The main water dispensing device is in water transfer communication with the water transfer conduit and the adapter includes one or more connection points for transfer of water via branch conduits extending outward from the adapter or inward to the adapter from a secondary water source.

Abstract: Among other things, there are two or more data sets. Each of the data sets contains data that can be interpreted as records each having data values for data fields. Each of the data sets contains at least some data that is related to data in at least one of the other data sets. The data in different data sets is organized or expressed possibly differently. Each of the data sets is susceptible to a definition of a key for the records of the data set. The data sets are characterized by repetitions of at least one of (a) records, (b) portions of keys, or (c) instances of values for data fields. Information about at least one of the repetitions is provided to a user.

Abstract: A system for increasing humidity for fire suppression is provided, as well as a process for deploying the system. The system includes a main line formed of lengths of conduit having an inner diameter of at least about 8 inches (about 20 cm). At least some of the lengths of conduit are connected to each other using an adapter connected to a water dispenser in water transfer communication with the main line, thereby providing a plurality of water dispensers along the main line. The system includes one or more inline pumps or branch line pumps for boosting water pressure in the main line to provide water pressure at each water dispenser of at least about 80 psi (about 550 kPa). The deployment process includes steps of determining equipment quantities and transport of the equipment to the vicinity of a water source for deployment.

Abstract: A fire suppression system, a method for deploying the fire suppression system, an adapter for use in the fire suppression system and a method for increasing local humidity using the fire suppression system, as well as uses of the adapter for transferring water to vehicles or aircraft are described. The fire suppression system is formed of segments of water transfer conduit extending from a main water source. The system includes a plurality of connections between at least some of the segments of water transfer conduit made using an adapter placed at a fixed location. In the system. the adapter has a main water dispensing device mounted thereon. The main water dispensing device is in water transfer communication with the water transfer conduit and the adapter includes one or more connection points for transfer of water via branch conduits extending outward from the adapter or inward to the adapter from a secondary water source.

Abstract: Among other things, there are two or more data sets. Each of the data sets contains data that can be interpreted as records each having data values for data fields. Each of the data sets contains at least some data that is related to data in at least one of the other data sets. The data in different data sets is organized or expressed possibly differently. Each of the data sets is susceptible to a definition of a key for the records of the data set. The data sets are characterized by repetitions of at least one of (a) records, (b) portions of keys, or (c) instances of values for data fields. Information about at least one of the repetitions is provided to a user.

Abstract: Among other things, there are two or more data sets. Each of the data sets contains data that can be interpreted as records each having data values for data fields. Each of the data sets contains at least some data that is related to data in at least one of the other data sets. The data in different data sets is organized or expressed possibly differently. Each of the data sets is susceptible to a definition of a key for the records of the data set. The data sets are characterized by repetitions of at least one of (a) records, (b) portions of keys, or (c) instances of values for data fields. Information about at least one of the repetitions is provided to a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of pharmacology, and particularly to a method for treating inflammation, particularly inflammation of the respiratory system. The invention provides a method to reduce or ameliorate inflammation, by administering an effective amount of a protein factor originally isolated from thymic tissue, and referred to as T4 immune stimulating factor (TISF).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of immunology and molecular biology, and particularly to a method for treating hematopoietic disorders. The invention provides a method to treat a deficiency of one or more types of blood cells in a mammal, which includes administering an effective amount of TISF or of a compound that stimulates CD4+ cells like TISF does. In one embodiment, TISF that originates from a mammalian species is administered to a mammalian subject diagnosed as having a deficiency in one or more types of blood cells.

Abstract: Among other things, there are two or more data sets. Each of the data sets contains data that can be interpreted as records each having data values for data fields. Each of the data sets contains at least some data that is related to data in at least one of the other data sets. The data in different data sets is organized or expressed possibly differently. Each of the data sets is susceptible to a definition of a key for the records of the data set. The data sets are characterized by repetitions of at least one of (a) records, (b) portions of keys, or (c) instances of values for data fields. Information about at least one of the repetitions is provided to a user.

Abstract: T4 Immune Stimulating Factor (TISF) selectively induces aberrant T-cells to initiate apoptosis. TISF and peptides that are related to TISF (TISF peptides) are therefore useful for the treatment of disorders characterized by aberrant production, development, or activity of T-cells or other cells of hematopoietic origin. This invention relates to methods of using TISF or a TISF peptide to treat such conditions, compositions containing TISF or a TISF peptide for use in such treatments, and use of TISF or a TISF peptide for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of pharmacology, and particularly to a method for treating inflammation, particularly inflammation of the respiratory system. The invention provides a method to reduce or ameliorate inflammation, by administering an effective amount of a protein factor originally isolated from thymic tissue, and referred to as T4 immune stimulating factor (TISF).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of immunology and molecular biology, and particularly to a method for treating hematopoietic disorders. The invention provides a method to treat a deficiency of one or more types of blood cells in a mammal, which includes administering an effective amount of TISF or of a compound that stimulates CD4+ cells like TISF does. In one embodiment, TISF that originates from a mammalian species is administered to a mammalian subject diagnosed as having a deficiency in one or more types of blood cells.

Abstract: T4 Immune Stimulating Factor (TISF) selectively induces aberrant T-cells to initiate apoptosis. TISF and peptides that are related to TISF (TISF peptides) are therefore useful for the treatment of disorders characterized by aberrant production, development, or activity of T-cells or other cells of hematopoietic origin. This invention relates to methods of using TISF or a TISF peptide to treat such conditions, compositions containing TISF or a TISF peptide for use in such treatments, and use of TISF or a TISF peptide for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of immunology and molecular biology, and particularly to a method for treating hematopoietic disorders. The invention provides a method to treat a deficiency of one or more types of blood cells in a mammal, which includes administering an effective amount of TISF or of a compound that stimulates CD4+ cells like TISF does. In one embodiment, TISF that originates from a mammalian species is administered to a mammalian subject diagnosed as having a deficiency in one or more types of blood cells.