Abstract: Resource usage data is automatically collected for an individual, household, family, organization, or other entity. The collected data is transmitted to a central repository, where it is stored and compared with real-time and/or historical usage data by that same entity and/or with data from other sources. Graphical, interactive displays and reports of resource usage data are then made available. These displays can include comparisons with data representing any or all of community averages, specific entities, historical use, representative similarly-situated entities, and the like. Resource usage data can be made available within a social networking context, published, and/or selectively shared with other entities.

Abstract: A removable load bearing textile clamp including a locking clamp portion configured to accept an internally positioned rod such that a textile sheet can be led around the rod and positioned inside the clamp and secured by closing the clamp and engaging the locking mechanism.

Abstract: An invention where a removable load bearing textile clamp comprised of a locking clamp portion configured to accept an internally positioned rod such that a textile sheet can be led around the rod and positioned inside the clamp and secured by closing the clamp and engaging the locking mechanism.

Abstract: Resource usage data is automatically collected for an individual, house-hold, family, organization, or other entity. The collected data is transmitted to a central repository, where it is stored and compared with real-time and/or historical usage data by that same entity and/or with data from other sources. Graphical, interactive displays and reports of resource usage data are then made available. These displays can include comparisons with data representing any or all of community averages, specific entities, historical use, representative similarly-situated entities, and the like. Resource usage data can be made available within a social networking context, published, and/or selectively shared with other entities.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing integrated solutions for performing workforce management and quality monitoring utilizing an integrated data warehouse system are provided. In this regard, a representative method comprises: generating data from a plurality of workforce optimization (WFO) applications, the WFO applications including, with respect to a workforce, forecasting, scheduling, training, and monitoring fuctionalities; storing the data in a database optimized for extracting the data therefrom; and performing management analytics by querying the database according to at least one usage application, wherein the usage application defines at least one analysis purpose.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a method for the separation of a triglycoalkaloid in which the triglycoside portion comprises ?-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1?2gal)-O-?-D-glucopyranosyl-(1?3gal)-?-D-galactopyranose (or 6-deoxy-?-L-mannopyranosyl-(1?2)-O-[?-D-glucopyranosyl-(1?3)]-?-D-galactopyranoside) (‘an rhamnose-glucose-galactose triglycoalkaloid’) from a triglycoalkaloid in which the triglycoside portion is ?-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1?2glu)-O-?-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1?4glu)-?-D-glucopyranose (‘a rhamnose-rhamnose-glucose triglycoalkaloid’) in a mixture containing both, the method comprising the steps of: Combining the mixture with a portion of alcoholic solvent; Causing or allowing a substantial portion of the rhamnose-rhamnose-glucose triglycoalkaloid to dissolve, thereby generating an alcoholic solution substantially of the rhamnose-rhamnose-glucose triglycoalkaloid, and a solid substantially comprising the rhamnose-glucose-galactose triglycoalkaloid; and Separating the solid substantially com

Abstract: The present invention features assays employing a beta-lactamase reporter system, an HCV replicon enhanced cell, and/or a chimeric HCV replicon containing a 3? UTR based on the HCV-1a 3? UTR.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a method for the separation of a triglycoalkaloid in which the triglycoside portion comprises &agr;-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2gal)-O-&bgr;-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3gal)-&bgr;-D-galactopyranose (or 6-deoxy-&agr;-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-[&bgr;-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)]-&bgr;-D-galactopyranoside) (‘an rhamnose-glucose-galactose triglycoalkaloid’) from a triglycoalkaloid in which the triglycoside portion is &agr;-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2glu)-O-&agr;-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4glu)-&bgr;-D-glucopyranose (‘a rhamnose-rhamnose-glucose triglycoalkaloid’) in a mixture containing both, the method comprising the steps of:

Abstract: A portable cart assembly for use in tile or marble installation and for transporting mortar, water, tiles, marble, and associated tools. A low elevation platform carries a mortar pail just above floor level such that the top of the mortar pail is at the lowest possible level. The low level minimizes the amount of bending required from a tile worker to reach the mortar during installation of tiles or marble. The device has offset wheels which are attached to the perimeter of the platform such that the wheels allow mobility but do not increase the clearance between the low elevation platform and the floor. The wheels can be attached to an optional raised perimeter ring that provides auxiliary storage for tools. Multiple carts can be attached in train like fashion and pulled to the work site by a handle assembly.