Communications & Networking (COMNET)

Overview

Communications and networking research covers the range from theory to implementation of on-chip, optical, wired and wireless communication networks. Algorithm and protocol design, and system-wide policy considerations in large scale deployments of communication infrastructures are all areas of active research. Fundamental work on some of the core problems of information theory, networking, data compression, coding, and multi-user communications is emphasized. Problem formulations are guided by the needs of modern applications such as magnetic recording, digital television, voice-and-video over wireless, and gaming.

Topics

• Information Theory and Coding

  Multiterminal problems. Delay. Feedback (noisy and noiseless). Adversarial vs random uncertainty models. Separation theorems and layering. Low density parity check codes. Novel algorithms for decoding. Message passing algorithms. Power-optimized algorithms.

• Wireless and Sensor Networks

  Architectures and protocols for ad-hoc, mobile and vehicular networks. Multiple antennas. Opportunistic communication, cognitive radio, and spectrum sharing. Distributed source coding. Distributed estimation. Spatial sampling.

• Network Design and Analysis

  Optical networking. Market-based architectures. Incentive compatibility. Auction design. Peer-to-peer networks. Quality of Service. Communication for control. Cross-layer optimization. Network coding. Simulation tools.

• Security

  Secure wired and wireless links. Network availability and resilience. Market based approaches. Authentication and Identity. Regulation.

• Implementation

  Energy-efficient transceivers. VLSI Implementation of codes. Ultra low-energy wireless sensors. Communication system/circuit co-design.

Research Centers

• Berkeley Wireless Research Center (BWRC)
• Connectivity Lab
• Video and Image Processing Lab (VIP Lab)
• Wireless Foundations

Communications and Networking

Digital communications, computer networking, intelligent networks, multimedia communications, mobile computing, local area wireless networks (RF and Optical), portable and mobile communications, optical fiber communications, optical networking, coding and information theory, satellite communications, propagation measurements and modeling

Communications and Networking

Digital communications, computer networking, intelligent networks, multimedia communications, mobile computing local area wireless networks (RF and Optical), portable and mobile communications, optical fiber communications, optical networking, coding and information theory, satellite communications, propagation measurements and modeling

Salads by Kevin

Kevin's innovative and edible salads are second to some.

By Ben Link Apr 19, 2011 | Comments (0) | 

Kevin's Caesar Salad

The classic Caesar served up Kevin style, with your choice of grilled chicken or grilled shrimp. Combine both options for free on Earth Day, or half price no meat on Easter Sunday!

Kev-In Da House Salad

Back by popular demand! Kevin's scrumptious medley of mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded cheese and your choice of dressing is sure to start your evenings off right. If it doesn't, Kevin will DJ your next party guaranteed*!

Grilled Kevin Salad

Don't worry, Kevin's not grilling himself! A boneless, skinless chicken breast gets the grill treatment instead. Served over chopped arugula with freshly cracked pepper, shaved Parmegiano-Reggiano cheese, a squirt of lemon, and a Dijon mustard dressing. Chicken 0. Kevin 1.

French Salad a la Kevin

Kevin condenses a Frisée salad with goat cheese and balsamic syrup into a firm brick overnight using his patented SALBRICK® method. It is then cubed and served over Chopped Salad Niçoise. Two French salads for the price of one!

The Kevin

This is the salad that put Kevin on the map! Kevin reboots a centuries-old Mediterranean salad recipe that will have you screaming for more! Served with a complimentary side salad to quell screaming.

Kevin Once Stayed at the Waldorf Salad

You, too, will think you stayed at the historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel when you take a bite of Kevin's rendition of the infamous salad. Kevin pre-washes all ingredients with real New York City water! Choose yogurt or mayonnaise base.

Kevin-Ain't-No-Asian Salad (Summers Only)

Kevin might not be Asian... but he certainly knows how to prepare this oriental staple using only tofu and Japanese Seaweed! You'll be surprised that the tofu mandarin oranges and the tofu almond slivers taste exactly like the real thing! Domo arigato, Kevin!

Grandpa Kevin's Frog's Eye Salad

Kevin returns to his roots with this salad inspired by his grandpa, Kevin Sr. This salad mixes Acini di pepe pasta with a pineapple and mandarin orange sauce with whipped topping and miniature marshmallows. Perfect for those wanting a little dessert before their dinner.

Kev

Kevin balls up a Romaine wedge in his fist and dunks it in his famous olive oil marinade. He then punches an open bag of bacon bits and throws everything against a wall of Himalayan pink salt. Kevin then scoops what he can find with a fistful of chopped red onion and over TWO POUNDS of minced garlic. For an additional fee, Kevin will personally deliver your salad for you to eat out of his bare hands.

Simple Kevin Salad

Kevin knows not everyone craves a complex salad. Maybe they're a little intimidated by too many delicious choices? Who knows? Kevin can only guess during his sleepless nights alone on his lettuce farm. But that's neither here nor there. This salad consists of shredded iceberg lettuce in a plain plastic bowl with your choice of dressing (usually ranch) on the side.

Light Lemon-Dijon Chicken Salad Recipe

 Ready in: Under 30 minutes ?
 Difficulty:   2 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)

Serves/Makes:   4

   

INGREDIENTS:

***Lemon-Dijon Dressing***
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
***Salad***
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1/4 cup sliced drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

PREPARATION:

In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. 

On individual serving plates, arrange lettuce, chicken, tomatoes and egg. Spoon dressing over top. Sprinkle with onions and cheese.

NUTRITION:

Nutritional data has not been calculated yet. Request nutrition for this recipe.

This recipe from CDKitchen for Light Lemon-Dijon Chicken Salad serves/makes 4

Chicken Salad Recipes:
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 Applebee's Aztec Chicken Salad
 Chicken Salad With Watermelon And Peaches
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 Don Pablo's Chicken Caesar Salad

Grill Up Some Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

Who doesn’t love a meal on a stick?
Contributed by: Sarah W. Caron
www.sarahscucinabella.com
It’s hard to express in words how much I love foods on sticks. And kabobs like my Teriyaki Chicken, Pineapple and Pepper Kabobs are no exception.
Kabobs just scream summer to me. They are something my family has always eaten solely in the summertime. We thread on a variety of veggies, sometimes potatoes, and a meat of some sort. But after a lifetime of accepting lightly-flavored-kabobs (and liking them), I have discovered just how to make them perfectly bursting with flavor.

The secret is in the meat. Whether you are using chicken, shrimp or beef, marinate it for a little bit. It’s amazing what just 30 minutes in marinade can do for flavoring meat. The veggies and whatever else you add don’t need to be marinated, but the meat should always be. Marinating allows the flavor to permeate in a way that glazing just can't duplicate. (But don’t get me wrong, sometimes a nice glazed kabob is just right.) My favorite meat for kabobs is chicken. And if you buy chicken tender strips (not the breaded kind), they are a cinch to prepare because they naturally come pieces that are 1 in. thick. Just cut into chunks, marinate it and you are ready to rock. When making kabobs, it’s a great idea to soak your wooden skewers first so that they don’t burn. No time for that? Run them under water for 20 seconds, and that will help, too (though not as much as a good soak). I recommend you try my Teriyaki Chicken, Pineapple and Pepper Kabobs. They’re amazing.