Abstract: A magnetic recording tape for data storage comprising a non-magnetic substrate having a front side and a backside, a magnetic layer formed over the front side of the substrate containing magnetic pigment particles, and a binder system therefor; the magnetic particles typically have a coercivity of at least about 2000 Oe. The substrate also has a backside coating layer formed over the backside surface of the substrate comprising at least one non-magnetic pigment and at least one binder therefor; the pigment is present in a range of from about 49% to about 55%, and the backside coating exhibits compressibility.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to methods and apparatus for sectioning produce into substantially equal pieces. A produce slicer is provided for sectioning the produce into substantially even wedges, the produce slicer includes a base unit for supporting a piece of produce and a slicing unit having an array of spaced apart blades for partitioning the piece of produce. The base unit further includes a plurality of individual support members that operate to force the piece of produce through the blade array and to guide the slicing unit during a slicing operation. The base unit and the slicing unit are designed to congruently mate, such that the blades of the blade array pass through the piece of produce and between the individual support members of the base unit.