Abstract: A method for generating and maintaining hierarchical tags with community-based ratings is provided. Tags for media streams are organized into a hierarchical format. Users may select tags from the hierarchical tag database that describes a particular multimedia content. If the user is unable to locate a desired tag, the user may submit a new tag. Upon submission of the new tag, a librarian approves the tag before storing and placing the tag in the hierarchical tag database. Users are also able to rate the quality of the association between the tag and the multimedia content. If a tag is rated low, the tag may be removed from the hierarchical tag database. If the tag is rated highly, display of the tag in a list of tags becomes more prominent.

Abstract: A set of criteria for deploying an advertisement campaign to a set of audience members associated with a region are received. An audience propensity dataset associated with media platforms are received. The media platforms can include a first and second set of media platforms. Content output by the first set of media platforms can be monitorable by an organization, and content output by the second set of media platforms is not monitorable by the organization. A pricing dataset indicating pricing information associated with the first set of media platforms at the region is received. A viewing dataset indicating viewing information for the set of audience members using the first set of media platforms is received. A media plan generated based on a predicted viewership dataset, a tier dataset, and a cost dataset.

Abstract: A set of criteria for deploying an advertisement campaign to a set of audience members associated with a region are received. An audience propensity dataset associated with media platforms are received. The media platforms can include a first and second set of media platforms. Content output by the first set of media platforms can be monitorable by an organization, and content output by the second set of media platforms is not monitorable by the organization. A pricing dataset indicating pricing information associated with the first set of media platforms at the region is received. A viewing dataset indicating viewing information for the set of audience members using the first set of media platforms is received. A media plan generated based on a predicted viewership dataset, a tier dataset, and a cost dataset.

Abstract: A set of criteria for deploying an advertisement campaign to a set of audience members associated with a region are received. An audience propensity dataset associated with media platforms are received. The media platforms can include a first and second set of media platforms. Content output by the first set of media platforms can be monitorable by an organization, and content output by the second set of media platforms is not monitorable by the organization. A pricing dataset indicating pricing information associated with the first set of media platforms at the region is received. A viewing dataset indicating viewing information for the set of audience members using the first set of media platforms is received. A media plan generated based on a predicted viewership dataset, a tier dataset, and a cost dataset.

Abstract: The application presented herein focuses on the gas flow control for the evaluation of lactose intolerance but is also consistent with flow control required in diverse applications such as, but not limited to: analysis of other disease states (either using chemical markers or using naturally occurring chemical composition analysis) from breath samples, analysis of chemical concentrations of contaminants in naturals gas production/delivery and in petrochemical processing, analysis of air samples for the detection of drugs and or explosives, detection of chemical composition for the optimization of growth of biological species and or compounds such as in fish farming and or phyto-plancton farming, and finally in the detection of release of carbon dioxide in the determination of an earthquake event.

Abstract: A sample collection tool comprises a collection end configured for collecting a sample. Optionally, the sample is collected from within a body cavity of an animal without causing significant discomfort or injury to the animal. A first handle portion has a first end connected to the collection end and a second end. A second handle portion is connected to the second end of the first handle portion by a breakable connection. The second end of the first handle portion has at least one winglet. The at least one winglet is compliant in a preferential direction. The breakable connection is ruptured at least in part when the at least one winglet is forced in the preferential direction.

Abstract: A closure for a container has a closure body having a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion opposite the first portion. The closure also has a connector disposed in at least one of the first and second portions. The connector is adapted to connect one of a sample collection device and an applicator to the closure. A containing apparatus including the closure, a container, and optionally one of a sample collection device and an applicator is also disclosed. A method of using the containing apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sample collection tool comprises a collection end configured for collecting a sample. Optionally, the sample is collected from within a body cavity of an animal without causing significant discomfort or injury to the animal. A first handle portion has a first end connected to the collection end and a second end. A second handle portion is connected to the second end of the first handle portion by a breakable connection. The second end of the first handle portion has at least one winglet. The at least one winglet is compliant in a preferential direction. The breakable connection is ruptured at least in part when the at least one winglet is forced in the preferential direction.

Abstract: A closure for a container has a closure body having a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion opposite the first portion. The closure also has a connector disposed in at least one of the first and second portions. The connector is adapted to connect one of a sample collection device and an applicator to the closure. A containing apparatus including the closure, a container, and optionally one of a sample collection device and an applicator is also disclosed. A method of using the containing apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: An anti-icing spray assembly includes a base housing having a generally open top and a cavity. The base housing is adapted to be mounted in a roadway. A spray housing is removably secured to the base housing with at least a portion of the spray housing being disposed in the cavity of the base housing. The spray housing defines an interior chamber and is watertight so as to substantially prevent water from entering the interior chamber. The spray housing includes at least one spray outlet adapted to spray an anti-icing agent onto the roadway. At least one valve assembly is disposed in the interior chamber of the spray housing. The valve assembly is operably connected to the at least one spray outlet. The valve assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the valve assembly is adapted to permit the flow of the anti-icing agent through the at least one spray outlet and onto the roadway when moved to the open position.

Abstract: An optical instrument assembly includes a transmitter (12) for emitting an optical signal onto a specimen, a detector (40) for detecting a light emitted from the specimen, a first drive mechanism (50) for varying the position of the signal onto the specimen, and a locator (100) for determining the location of the first drive mechanism relative to the specimen.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzoxazine and pyrido-oxazine antibacterial compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the moiety Q is a fused phenyl or fused pyridyl moiety and R is a substituted amine or substituted thio moiety as herein described, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods for their production and their use in treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: A batting aid system (10) is provided for training a baseball player to properly swing a baseball bat. The batting aid system (10) includes a longitudinally extended handle member (20) defining a longitudinal axis (15). Handle member (20) is configured to simulate the contour of a conventional baseball bat, having cylindrical hand grip portion (22), a conical intermediate portion (23) extending to a truncated cylindrical distal end (24). An audible feedback system (30) having a weighted wheel member (32) is pivotedly coupled to the distal end (24) of handle member (20) for providing an audible output responsive to rotative displacement of handle member (20) about its longitudinal axis (15). The audible output is generated by a sound generating system (40) having a pawl (44) coupled to the handle member (20) and positionally disposed to contact the geartooth-like projections (46) of ratchet member (42), ratchet member (42) being coupled to weighted wheel member (32) and rotatively displaced therewith.