Abstract: Absorbent articles herein may provide a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core may comprise at least one channel having a shape. The backsheet graphics may substantially match the shape.

Abstract: An initial set of one or more data stores is selected for storing configuration data of a first client of a configuration discovery service. Configuration data for various items of the client's computing environment are stored at the initial set for a first time period. A configuration item, whose records were being stored at a first data store, is identified as a candidate for a data store change. Storing of at least some configuration data of the item at a different data store is initiated.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and techniques for analyzing and managing time series workload data are provided. Example embodiments provide a Data Management and Analysis platform that enables end users to modernize their system configurations to incorporate external services techniques, such as cloud technologies, and to utilize virtualization technologies to host some of their functions in a manner that improves the overall performance of their configurations. This may be particularly useful in an IT environment with many interdependent systems where it is hard to analyze and determine where externally hosted or hybrid (e.g., both remote and local) systems might improve the overall delivery of services and cost to end users.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and techniques for analyzing and managing time series workload data are provided. Example embodiments provide a Data Management and Analysis platform that enables end users to modernize their system configurations to incorporate external services techniques, such as cloud technologies, and to utilize virtualization technologies to host some of their functions in a manner that improves the overall performance of their configurations. This may be particularly useful in an IT environment with many interdependent systems where it is hard to analyze and determine where externally hosted or hybrid (e.g., both remote and local) systems might improve the overall delivery of services and cost to end users.

Abstract: An efficient method for collecting rich inventory data including a unique control number, one or more parameters, image data, and/or audio data for each of a plurality of items being inventoried. A programmable digital camera (or a portable computer with an image capture system and microphone) is employed to collect the image data and/or audio data for the items. The unique control number is assigned for each item to be inventoried, and at least one parameter relating to the item is selected by a user from a pre-populated list of parameters. This list of parameters is appropriate for the type of inventory being collected, e.g., an inventory of goods to be auctioned over the Internet. Next, an image and/or brief audio description for the items is recorded. Alphanumeric data defining the selected parameter(s) and any image data or audio data are associated with the unique control number.

Abstract: A system that facilitates bidding by online bidders in “live” auctions and provides enhanced functionality for administering auctions. Online bidders who are registered can select one or more “channels” to participate in auctions that are being held live for different collections of items. Data transferred over the Internet or other network is limited so that the asking bids, and current highest bid amounts can readily be transmitted to online bidders, who can then quickly respond with bids online, without slowing the bidding process for those bidders who are onsite. The system also provides management functions that facilitate the running of elections, including the registration process, compilation of inventories available for auction, and invoicing of successful bidders, both online and onsite.