Abstract: A method of establishing a communication channel between a network client and a computer server over a network is described. The network client may be configured to communicate with the computer server over the network and to communicate with a token manager. The token manager may be configured with a parent digital certificate that is associated with the token manager. The token manager or network client generates a credential from the parent digital certificate, and transmits the credential to the computer server. The credential may be associated with the computer server. The network client may establish the communications channel with the computer server in accordance with an outcome of a determination of validity of the credential by, the computer server.

Abstract: A method of effecting secure communication over a network begins by interfacing a hardware token with a computer host. The hardware token includes security software and communication software stored thereon. The security software is stored in a memory of the hardware token. The computer host has a memory distinct from the hardware token memory. The authenticity of the security software is determined on the hardware token. Upon successful validation of the authenticity of the security software on the hardware token, the authenticity of the communication software is determined by loading the security software from the hardware token memory into the computer host memory and executing the loaded security software from the computer host memory. After successful validation of the authenticity of the communication software, the computer host facilitates communication between the hardware token and a remote computer by executing the communication software from the computer host memory.

Abstract: A method for protecting real estate from fraudulent changes in title begins by receiving a verification that a party requesting a change in title to a specific item of real estate is the true owner of the specific item of real estate. A title change authorization is provided if the identity of the requesting party is verified. A verification is received if the individual is a trusted authority authorized to modify title to real estate. The individual is authorized to effect the change in title to the specific item of real estate in accordance with the title change authorization.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of a an evaporated milk product from a whey product, in which the whey is optionally partially substituted with lactose. The whey is added in the form of an aqueous solution to fresh whole milk, having the advantage of avoiding or of reducing the presence of free calcium ions in the solution which are capable of destabilizing the casein micelle. The process includes the dissolution of the whey product in an aqueous medium, mixing with fresh milk, ensuring heat stability for the product in spite of the presence, in a substantial quantity, of whey proteins, then concentrating the mixture by evaporation, leading to a product whose taste is similar to that of fresh milk.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of a an evaporated milk product from a whey product, in which the whey is optionally partially substituted with lactose. The whey is added in the form of an aqueous solution to fresh whole milk, having the advantage of avoiding or of reducing the presence of free calcium ions in the solution which are capable of destabilizing the casein micelle. The process includes the dissolution of the whey product in an aqueous medium, mixing with fresh milk, ensuring heat stability for the product in spite of the presence, in a substantial quantity, of whey proteins, then concentrating the mixture by evaporation, leading to a product whose taste is similar to that of fresh milk.

Abstract: A milk substitute composition is prepared with whey solids or whey solids and added lactose by dissolving a whey solids powder in an aqueous medium containing calcium sequestering agent and carrageenate components at a temperature of approximately from 30.degree. C. to 65.degree. C. and then, in a second step, at the same temperature, a skimmed milk solids powder is dissolved in the whey-containing medium, and before and/or after dissolving the skimmed milk solids powder, the whey solids are allowed to soak in the aqueous liquid phase of the composition so prepared for from 10 minutes to 4 hours for hydrating the whey solids. When lactose is used, the amount of whey solids powder employed may be reduced by about half.

Abstract: A noise abating plug for a fluid control valve includes a perforated sleeve that forms one end portion of the plug and a plurality of spaced apart perforated discs that extend between a hub portion of the plug and the inner wall of the sleeve portion. The perforations in the sleeve and in the multi-perforated discs form a varying number of restrictive passageways for the fluid under control as the plug is moved between its open and closed positions and thereby maintain the pressure reduction occurring at the perforated sleeve and perforated discs at values which minimize the noise created by the fluid as it flows through the valve.