Abstract: This application relates to a process of radical polymerization of a monomer, wherein the radical polymerization is carried out in the presence of a photoredox catalyst and a chain transfer agent. This application also relates to a process for preparing a polymer, comprising exposing a mixture comprising a monomer, an initiator, a chain transfer agent and a photoredox catalyst, to light, wherein exposing the mixture to light initiates radical polymerization of the monomer. The application also relates to polymers produced by these processes and polymerization systems suitable for carrying out these processes.

Abstract: A cat bed resembling a decorative table designed to encourage both the cat and the family from adopting practices that lead to the cat's destructive scratching of regularly used sofas, chairs, and/or similar pieces of furniture. The table comprises a concealable cat bed supported of the ground by leg and a concealable scratching surface. The decorative appearance of the table encourages placement within the living area of the home and in close proximity to regularly used pieces of furniture. The cat bed atop the furniture provides a comfortable place for the cat to rest and receive affection form a family member occupying an adjacent sofa, chair, or similar piece of furniture. Thus, the design of the furniture encourages behavior by both family and the cat that prevents the cat's scent from becoming embedded within a piece of furniture regularly used by the family.

Abstract: Oligomers of perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether) with vinylidene fluoride or tetrafluoroethylene are disclosed that contain 40-90 mole percent copolymerized units of vinylidene fluoride or tetrafluoroethylene and 10-60 mole percent copolymerized units of perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether), said oligomers having two functional endgroups and having a number average molecular weight between 1000 and 25,000.

Abstract: Oligomers of perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether) with vinylidene fluoride or tetrafluoroethylene are disclosed that contain 40-90 mole percent copolymerized units of vinylidene fluoride or tetrafluoroethylene and 10-60 mole percent copolymerized units of perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether), said oligomers having two functional endgroups and having a number average molecular weight between 1000 and 25,000.

Abstract: A dairy-based beverage including a stanol ester in an amount of from about 0.2 to about 2.0 wt. % of the beverage and, optionally, an additional ingredient selected from a stabilizer, a weighing agent, an emulsifier, and mixtures thereof, wherein each additional ingredient is in an amount of from about 0.01 to about 0.05 wt % of the beverage.