Abstract: Provided herein are methods for promoting biostasis or preservation of a cell, tissue or organ during cancer treatment or for transplantation comprising contacting the cell, tissue or organ with an agonist of the ?-opioid receptor, SNC-80, an or Donepezil. Further provided herein is a method of treating a hematological neoplastic disease.

Abstract: Nickel foliar sprays are used to correct growth disorders in plants associated with nickel deficiencies. The nickel can be of either an organic or inorganic source.

Abstract: A telecommunication system for providing a remote access connection having a bandwidth of 128 Kbps or 144 Kbps to any location (homes, small businesses, etc.) connected to a central office by a local loop, and higher bandwidth for some locations. The 128 Kbps or 144 Kbps is provided using ISDN Digital Subscriber Loop (IDSL) technology and higher bandwidth using other DSL technologies such as ADSL. Using shared equipment and transmission facilities, the present invention enables the high-speed remote access connections to be provided in a cost effective manner.

Abstract: A telecommunication system for providing a remote access connection having a bandwidth of 128 Kbps or 144 Kbps to any location (homes, small businesses, etc.) connected to a central office by a local loop, and higher bandwidth for some locations. The 128 Kbps or 144 Kbps is provided using ISDN Digital Subscriber Loop (IDSL) technology and higher bandwidth using other DSL technologies such as ADSL. Using shared equipment and transmission facilities, the present invention enables the high-speed remote access connections to be provided in a cost effective manner.

Abstract: An optical system for writing and reading data from a rotating optical storage disk, comprising a first, second and third coherent light source, providing coarse seek, reading, and writing functions, the three writing sources sharing a plurality of optical elements in common, all cooperating to provide for the coarse seek, fine seek, focus and tracking functions of the device. The read and the write optical beams are optically coupled together to ensure proper spacing of a newly written track with regard to the previously written track.

Abstract: Apparatus for reading information stored in a track pattern on a radiation reflecting record comprises a source of radiation such as a laser, a diffraction grating for providing at least a zero order beam component and a pair of first order beam components, an objective lens assembly, a photodetector array, the photodetector array comprising a unitary data photodetector disposed for impingement of the zero order beam component for sensing stored information and at least first and second paired photodetector arrays adjacent to the data photodetector including separated sectors disposed along an axis including the data photodetector for providing at least focus error correction signals to the objective lens assembly, and means provided in the optical path between the objective lens assembly and the photodetector array for providing a first portion of the reading beam components which remains relatively fixed in size and a second portion of the reading beam components which varies substantially linearly in size

Abstract: Apparatus for reading information stored in a track pattern on a radiation reflecting record comprises a source of radiation such as a laser for supplying at least a reading beam, an objective lens assembly for passing the reading beam to the record and for controllably focusing the reading beam at a plane of focus, a photodetector array disposed in an optical path with the lens assembly for sensing at least the recorded information and focusing errors, and an astigmatic element disposed in the optical path for producing an astigmatic image of the reading beam in which the photodetector array comprises a unitary data photodetector disposed for impingement thereon of a zero order reading beam component for sensing the recorded information, and a quadrant photodetector array adjacent to the unitary data photodetector and including separated sectors disposed along orthogonal axes for sensing relative differences of the astigmatic image along the orthogonal axes to provide at least focus error correction signals

Abstract: Pellet material and a process for producing such pellet material, which pellet material is suitable for use as an improved fuel that is particularly suitable for use in automatic stoker furnaces and kilns, and for home heating. The pellets are formed of a mixture of particulate peat and coal fines, with the peat serving both as a binder to retain the shape of the pellets and as a fuel material. The process of forming the pellets consists of air drying and then milling or grinding peat, mixing this particulate matter with coal fines or ground sludge material, and then pelletizing the resulting mixture in a pelletizer such as a pellet mill, with the pellets then air-dried to reduce the moisture content to a range of about 10% to 15% by weight.