Abstract: A package including a tray and a lid is provided. The tray can include a central portion disposed between a plurality of walls and first and second legs. A lid may be releasably coupled to the tray such that the package is configured to hold a food product. Methods of manufacturing and using the package are also provided.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to methods and systems for query optimization by receiving a query stream comprising a plurality of queries from one or more applications via the network; determining relationships among the plurality of queries, wherein each of the relationships is associated with a prior probability; modeling the plurality of queries based on the relationships with the corresponding prior probabilities; re-writing at least one of the plurality of queries based on the model for the plurality of queries by, for each of the at least one of the plurality of queries generating a new query based on more than one query in the plurality of queries that are related via one of the relationships with a corresponding prior probability, and updating the corresponding prior probability based on the model of the plurality of queries.

Abstract: A bag can include a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, and a fourth wall. The bag can further include a fifth wall, and can be formed as a flat-bottom bag. The bag can also include an opening that is disposed on the first wall of the bag. The opening can be disposed at a lower portion, a middle portion, or an upper portion of the wall. A label, such as a peelable label, can be used to close the opening. A resealable flap can also be used to close the opening if desired.

Abstract: A pivotable coupling assembly having lateral flexure and apparatuses utilizing the pivotable coupling assembly. The pivotable coupling assembly includes a link that is adjustably connected to a first member, such as a board, and a yoke that is connected to a second member, such as a base. The yoke is configured to pivotably receive the link, allowing the first member to pivot longitudinally relative to the second member. The link is fabricated from a material having sufficient stiffness to support the weight of a board and a rider, while also having sufficient flexure to allow the link to bend laterally when stressed. The pivotable coupling assembly thereby allows the first member to rotate or bend laterally, while still permitting longitudinal movement thereof. The bidirectional movement provided by the coupling assembly mimics the movement or control of a board, such as a snowboard, under normal conditions when snowboarding.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-layer film constructions and methods of manufacturing and using the same. The multi-layer film constructions can include a first layer joined to a second layer. The first layer can include one or more abuse resistant materials. The second layer can include a sealant film, which can be a multi-layer film having one or more sealing layers or sublayers. The second layer can also include one or more barrier layers. The multi-layer film constructions can also include score regions, which can be imparted by a laser or other mechanical implement.

Abstract: A bag can include a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, and a fourth wall. The bag can further include a fifth wall, and can be formed as a flat-bottom bag. The bag can also include an opening that is disposed on the first wall of the bag. The opening can be disposed at a lower portion, a middle portion, or an upper portion of the wall. A label, such as a peelable label, can be used to close the opening. A resealable flap can also be used to close the opening if desired.

Abstract: A hint containing user mapping information is provided in messages that may be exchanged during authentication handshakes. For example, a client may provide user mapping information to the server during authentication. The hint (e.g., in the form of a TLS extension mechanism) may be used to send the domain/user name information of a client to aid the server in mapping the user's certificate to an account. The extension mechanism provides integrity and authenticity of the mapping data sent by the client. The user provides a hint as to where to find the right account or domain controller (which points to, or otherwise maintains, the correct account). Based on the hint and other information in the certificate, the user is mapped to an account. The hint may be provided by the user when he logs in. Thus, a certificate is mapped to an identity to authenticate the user. A hint is sent along with the certificate information to perform the binding.

Abstract: A hint containing user mapping information is provided in messages that may be exchanged during authentication handshakes. For example, a client may provide user mapping information to the server during authentication. The hint (e.g., in the form of a TLS extension mechanism) may be used to send the domain/user name information of a client to aid the server in mapping the user's certificate to an account. The extension mechanism provides integrity and authenticity of the mapping data sent by the client. The user provides a hint as to where to find the right account or domain controller (which points to, or otherwise maintains, the correct account). Based on the hint and other information in the certificate, the user is mapped to an account. The hint may be provided by the user when he logs in. Thus, a certificate is mapped to an identity to authenticate the user. A hint is sent along with the certificate information to perform the binding.