Abstract: A network-based service is provided that utilizes a machine learning model (MLM) trained on a variety of data from disparate systems of a retailer to generate predictive guidance/parameters for a price markdown process. The predictive guidance includes a markdown prediction that indicates whether an item should or should not be marked down. For an item designated for markdown, the MLM also generates markdown parameters including a markdown level for the item and a quantity of the item to be marked down. The predictions of the MLM are optimized to reduce item shrink, reduce item spoilage, increase item sales, and increase item margins. The service can be integrated into existing retailer systems and services to provide optimal markdown instructions for perishable items that are data-driven and objective.

Abstract: An upper body garment with an integrated internal pocket. The upper body garment includes a shirt member that has a front portion and a rear portion with a pair of side openings. A plurality of fasteners is embedded along the side openings that allow a wearer to close the side openings. The fasteners attach the front portion to the rear portion. The internal surface of the front portion has an integrated pocket to receive a forearm of the wearer.

Abstract: An upper body garment with an integrated internal pocket. The upper body garment includes a shirt member that has a front portion and a rear portion with a pair of side openings. A plurality of fasteners is embedded along the side openings that allow a wearer to close the side openings. The fasteners attach the front portion to the rear portion. The internal surface of the front portion has an integrated pocket to receive a forearm of the wearer.

Abstract: A polymeric decontamination composition comprising a polymeric reaction product resulting from the reaction of a polyvinylbenzyl halide and a monomeric amine admixed with an alkali metal hydroxide solution capable of swelling said polymeric reaction product and the method of making the composition.

Abstract: A polymeric chemical warfare agent decontamination composition comprising a polymeric quaternary pyridinium salt resulting from the reaction of a polyvinylbenzyl salt and a di(C.sub.l -C.sub.n alkyl) aminopyridine wherein n is 20 or higher, and the method of making such pyridinium salt is disclosed wherein the reaction product is a polymer of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 or higher alkyl group.