Abstract: The invention relates to methods for detecting or measuring a cell free nucleoprotein chromatin fragment in a serum or plasma sample involving centrifugation prior to analysis.

Abstract: A method includes generating a payor channel capacity model by modeling a channel capacity between a resource management system and a payor; generating a transaction request model by modeling transaction requests destined for the payor; defining a plurality of Quality of Service (QoS) bands based on the payor channel capacity model and the transaction request model, respective ones of the plurality of QoS bands being indicative of a measure of relative opportunity to establish a connection on the channel between the resource management system and the payor; receiving a current transaction request for the payor at the resource management system; assigning the current transaction request to one of the QoS bands; and establishing a current connection on the channel between the resource management system and the payor to communicate the current transaction request from the resource management system to the payor based on the QoS band assigned to the current transaction request.

Abstract: The invention relates to cell free nucleosomes as biomarkers in plasma samples for vascular or haematological cancers.

Abstract: A method for managing a financing or lease of a product and/or service, the method executing on a computing device, the method including: receiving a price of the product to be financed or leased; receiving an amount of the price of the product to be financed; selecting a rate card; determining a current finance rate based upon the rate card that is selected; selecting a purchase option for the product and/or service; selecting a contract term of the financing or lease related to the purchase or lease the product and/or service; determining a payment amount for the product based on the inputted price of the product to be financed or leased, the amount of the price of the product to be financed, the current finance rate, the purchase option selected, and the term of the financing or lease selected; and displaying the payment amount that is determined.

Abstract: A method for managing a financing or lease of a product and/or service, the method executing on a computing device, the method including: receiving a price of the product to be financed or leased; receiving an amount of the price of the product to be financed; selecting a rate card; determining a current finance rate based upon the rate card that is selected; selecting a purchase option for the product and/or service; selecting a contract term of the financing or lease related to the purchase or lease the product and/or service; determining a payment amount for the product based on the inputted price of the product to be financed or leased, the amount of the price of the product to be financed, the current finance rate, the purchase option selected, and the term of the financing or lease selected; and displaying the payment amount that is determined.

Abstract: A method for managing a financing or lease of a product and/or service, the method executing on a computing device, the method including: receiving a price of the product to be financed or leased; receiving an amount of the price of the product to be financed; selecting a rate card; determining a current finance rate based upon the rate card that is selected; selecting a purchase option for the product and/or service; selecting a contract term of the financing or lease related to the purchase or lease the product and/or service; determining a payment amount for the product based on the inputted price of the product to be financed or leased, the amount of the price of the product to be financed, the current finance rate, the purchase option selected, and the term of the financing or lease selected; and displaying the payment amount that is determined.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for improving anti-tumor response and survivability in patients with cancer, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In certain aspects, methods are provided for infusing lymphoma patients with T cells that are propagated ex vivo. Also provided are methods and compositions for propagating canine T cells ex vivo for infusion into cancer patients.

Abstract: In an apparatus for coating a surface of at least one lens having pair of opposed major surfaces, al least one lens support is coupled to a frame and is rotatable relative thereto. A lens is releasably mounted to the lens support leaving one of the major lens surfaces exposed. A mounting plate is coupled to the frame and is positioned proximate to the lens support. A series of work stations are carried by the mounting plate for sequentially performing work operations on the exposed major surface of the lens. The lens support is indexable relative to the mounting plate to position the exposed lens surface adjacent to each of the work stations in response to commands issued from a controller.

Abstract: A wall-hanging art-tapestry comprises, for example, a Giclée print of original art reproduced with extreme high fidelity on a textured watercolor paper mounted on a honeycomb board. Canvas is used to cover the back of the board and upholstery velvet edgings are used to edge and cover three sides of the perimeter. An antiqued wood rod with end mounted resin finials are stapled with a fifty percent board compression at each staple across the top and in front of the artwork. A cord is attached at each end of the rod for hanging and tassels are added to complete a tapestry look to the whole construction.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Digitalis plant named ‘Spice Island’, characterized by its upright and sturdy plant habit; short internodes; dense and bushy plant form; long flower racemes; freely flowering habit; and orange and yellow-colored flowers.