Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a composition for enhancing effect of agricultural additives wherein the composition comprises at least one bioflavonoid and at least one plant growth regulator. Preferably, the composition includes at least one organic acid. Preferably, the at least one organic acid is naturally produced. More preferably, the at least one bioflavonoid is a natural plant extract. The composition is preferably in the form of a liquid. Preferably, the composition is present at between 0.25 to 4.0 ml in a topical composition per 1 litre of water or other diluting agent. The topical composition may be suitable for use as a plant foliar spray. The topical composition may also be suitable for dispensing via an irrigation system. The topical composition can also be suitable for application as a seed coating.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a composition for treating plant seeds for improvement of germination rate and/or improvement of early stage plant growth wherein the composition comprises at least one bioflavonoid and at least one organic acid. Preferably, the composition includes at least one wetting agent. More preferably, the at least one wetting agent is a natural plant extract. The at least one bioflavonoid may be a natural plant extract. Further, the organic acid may be a naturally produced organic acid.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a composition for treating plants seeds and soils for improvement of soil microbiology populations to facilitate enhanced plant growth wherein the composition comprises at least one bioflavonoid and at least one organic acid. Preferably, the composition includes at least one wetting agent. More preferably, the at least one wetting agent is a natural plant extract. The at least one bioflavonoid may be a natural plant extract. Further, the organic acid may be a naturally produced organic acid.

Abstract: An organic antimicrobial agent for use as a disinfectant includes a mixture by percentage volume of: glycerine 10-40%; ascorbic acid 1-25%; ethanol 1-25%; lactic acid 1-25%; fatty acid 1-25%; and, surfactant 1-25%. The organic antimicrobial agent, preferably, further includes by percentage volume: bioflavonoids 10-40%; saponin 1-25%; and, ascorbic acid 1-25%.

Abstract: A computing system comprises one or more cores. Each core comprises a processor. In some implementations, each processor is coupled to a communication network among the cores. In some implementations, a switch in each core includes switching circuitry to forward data received over data paths from other cores to the processor and to switches of other cores, and to forward data received from the processor to switches of other cores.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided, comprising a display screen area for providing visual feedback and for receiving gestures inputs, and a switching controller to enable switching between multiple applications that have been executed on the device, the switching controller being adapted to interact with an operating system on the device and including a number of software components that interact with components that are native to an operating system on the device, and wherein the device further comprises a processor for invoking procedures relating to the particular components of the switching controller, wherein the switching controller comprises a task management component for maintaining an ordered list of tasks that are running on the device and allowing for task status to be changed.

Abstract: A packing system for cigars including a cigar box and at least one support. The flat support is sized slightly larger than the distance between a pair of walls of the cigar box so that the support is compressed into an arch shape that is maintained by the walls when inserted into the cigar box. The support includes a plurality of elongate holes that define a plurality of collars. The cigars are seated by the collars and restrict the movement of the cigars. The support also provides a pleasing display for the cigars. In a more particular arrangement, one or more such supports include tabs that engage the cigars of a straight body type and restrict movement of the cigars.

Abstract: A packing system for cigars including a cigar box and at least one support. The flat support is sized slightly larger than the distance between a pair of walls of the cigar box so that the support is compressed into an arch shape that is maintained by the walls when inserted into the cigar box. The support includes a plurality of elongate holes that define a plurality of collars. The cigars are seated by the collars and restrict the movement of the cigars. The support also provides a pleasing display for the cigars. In a more particular arrangement, one or more such supports include tabs that engage the cigars of a straight body type and restrict movement of the cigars.

Abstract: A round shell, flat base container with a closure end on either end, having along one side, an access lid (23) in which one accesses the interior of the container. Accessing the interior of the container reveals a removable internal axle assembly (FIG. 6) which is the rotating mechanism for dispensing and retrieving the roll sheeting. The internal axle assembly (FIG. 6) sets between the closure ends and is supported between a hand wheel and bearing assembly (FIG. 7) at one end and a slotted spindle guide (60) and friction bearing (62) at the other end. This complete assembly supports the roll of sheeting within the container and rotates it, to dispense or retrieve the sheeting. Located along the opposite side of the container is a dispensing slot lid (29), which gives access to an installed roll of sheeting when opened. This lid when closed forms a dispensing slot (26) and contains a cutting guide (28). This slot is where the roll sheeting is dispensed from or retrieved too.