Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and systems for determining an emotional fitness metrics for users. A physiological parameter of the user is measured during a group activity using at least one biosensor to acquire a measured signal. The measured signal of the user is compared to a measured signal for the physiological parameter of one or more additional users as measured when the one or more additional users perform the group activity. An emotional connectivity may be calculated based on a synchronicity of the measured signal of the user with the measured signal of the one or more additional users, as well as a cognitive appraisal metric, a resilience metric and an emotional fitness metric. Connectivity values for user pairings for a group activity can be computed based a synchronicity in a time-series correlation for the physiological parameters for permutations of the user pairings for the group activity.

Abstract: A phased array ultrasonic testing device for positioning first and second phased array probes relative to a surface of a material to be tested. The testing device includes a first wedge configured to receive and orient the first phased array probe relative to the surface. A second wedge is configured to receive and orient the second phased array probe relative to the surface. A coupling structure is mounted to the first and second wedges and configured to selectively provide for the first and second wedges to move parallel to one another in a first direction and restrict relative movement of the first and second wedges in other directions.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for identifying a likelihood that a client will provide payment for an overdue balance associated with the client's account and ranting a grace period to the client in which to provide the payment. This permits a client to provide payment for an overdue balance that may have been unintentional without an interruption of the services rendered to the client. Factors used to determine whether to grant the grace period include financial characteristics of the client's account. In the example of an advertiser using a social networking system to serve ads, social engagement of the advertiser can also be used to determine whether to grant a grace period.

Abstract: A scarf (10) for wearing around the neck (N), provides a hidden pocket (34, 60) that is readily accessible to the wearer and that can hold a detachable purse (60). The scarf is formed of a piece of soft and heavy fabric sewn into the form of a tube with a tube centerline (36) that extends 360° around the wearer's neck. The front (72) of the tube drapes in a plurality of folds on the chest (24) of the wearer to conceal a slit (50) in the tube that can be zipped open and through which the wearer has access to the inside of the tube. To encourage the scarf to lie in multiple folds on the chest, the tube has a taller front end (72) than rear end (73).

Abstract: The present invention is a horse ligament wrap with a perimeter that includes a front wrap made of washable quilted fabric, a back wrap made of washable quilted fabric and a piece of vinyl fabric with a front side and a back side that is placed between the front wrap and the back wrap The horse ligament wrap also includes a securing tab that secures the horse ligament wrap around a horse's injured area and a plurality of stitching securing the front wrap, the back wrap and the vinyl fabric together forming the ligament wrap. The horse ligament wrap is also used in combination with a liniment to work as a sweat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for generating and detecting recombinant DNA sequences in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and plasmids and Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells used for conducting the inventive methods.

Abstract: The Invention pertains to methods, kits, molecules and cells to increase the rate or recombination and/or target recombination in dividing cells. In a particular aspect, the invention concerns methods and kits to induce targeted meiotic recombination.

Abstract: The invention pertains to methods, kits, molecules and cells to increase the rate or recombination and/or target recombination in dividing cells. In a particular aspect, the invention concerns methods and kits to induce targeted meiotic recombination.

Abstract: The Invention pertains to methods, kits, molecules and cells to increase the rate or recombination and/or target recombination in dividing cells. In a particular aspect, the invention concerns methods and kits to induce targeted meiotic recombination.

Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding mammalian, e.g., primate or rodent, genes, purified proteins and fragments thereof. Antibodies, both polyclonal and monoclonal, are also provided. Methods of using the compositions for both diagnostic and therapeutic utilities are provided.

Abstract: A communication server for interfacing an antimicrobial treatment device with an instrument management system. The server allows an instrument tracking system to receive and request data from a wide variety of antimicrobial treatment devices.

Abstract: Methods of modulating metabolic activity and regulating body weight comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of an agent that acts via a GM-CSF signaling pathway, and methods of modulating metabolic activity and regulating body weight comprising manipulating a subject to intrinsically express an agent in an effective amount wherein the agent acts via a GM-CSF signaling pathway.

Abstract: The invention pertains to methods, kits, molecules and cells to increase the rate or recombination and/or target recombination in dividing cells. In a particular aspect, the invention concerns methods and kits to induce targeted meiotic recombination.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the need to facilitate prepaid communication services in a manner that reduces the user inconvenience and lost operator revenue presently associated with account replenishment. The network equipment (110-122) collects service usage information associated with a prepaid account and uses this information to predict when the prepaid account will be depleted. If the remaining time before account depletion is below an established minimum, a communication unit (101) associated with the account is notified. The communication unit is then able to respond by requesting replenishment of the account.