Abstract: Methods for assaying a sample of viral particles comprising a single-stranded DNA genome for strand-specificity are disclosed. In embodiments, the methods include synthesis of a synthetic DNA strand complementary to the single-stranded DNA genome by incorporating a modified base to yield a labeled double-stranded DNA product, purification of the labeled double-stranded DNA product, sequencing of the purified double-stranded DNA product on a sequencer, and determining the specificity of the viral single-stranded DNA genome based on the detection of the modified base of the synthetic DNA strand.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to cargo containers, and more particularly to cargo containers that are ventilated to remove any heat that is generated by the cargo container's contents. A cargo container typically comprises first and second side walls, an end wall, an entry wall defining a door, and a floor and ceiling. In one embodiment, the cargo container has a ventilation system defining first and second air-flow pathways along respective side walls and flowing from the floor to about the ceiling. In a further embodiment, the container has a ventilation system defining a transverse air flow pathway through respective side walls and flowing between the floor and ceiling.

Abstract: A thermally conductive polymeric drinking surface for a beverage container is provided. The thermally conductive polymeric drinking surface may be an insert for a bottle or other covering configured to be formed around the mouth of a drinking container, such as a cup. The high thermal conductivity of the drinking surface contributes to the transfer of the temperature of the contents of the container to the mouth or lips of the consumer by reducing the time and energy consumption of the chilling processes being applied via the beverage or an external cooling mechanism.

Abstract: A method for testing software includes the steps of creating a software program using a software development program executing on a first computer; the first computer generating a source code file from the software program for testing; receiving the source code file by a second computer, the second computer executing a test generation program that is independent of the software development program; and executing the test generation program to generate a test file from the source code file.

Abstract: The invention is a beverage container that provides a flavor delivery system capable of delivering a burst of flavor when a drinker places her mouth to portions of the beverage container. The flavor delivery system can provide visual and fragrance cues to indicate the type of flavor to be expected from a flavored beverage resident within the beverage container or from flavor components included within the flavor delivery system.

Abstract: A thermally conductive polymeric drinking surface for a beverage container is provided. The thermally conductive polymeric drinking surface may be an insert for a bottle or other covering configured to be formed around the mouth of a drinking container, such as a cup. The high thermal conductivity of the drinking surface contributes to the transfer of the temperature of the contents of the container to the mouth or lips of the consumer by reducing the time and energy consumption of the chilling processes being applied via the beverage or an external cooling mechanism.

Abstract: A method for testing software includes the steps of creating a software program using a software development program executing on a first computer; the first computer generating a source code file from the software program for testing; receiving the source code file by a second computer, the second computer executing a test generation program that is independent of the software development program; and executing the test generation program to generate a test file from the source code file.