Abstract: Methods and systems for generating customized learning programs include performing the operations of: receiving learning materials for a target platform; selecting a first set of learning materials based at least in part upon a first role; generating a first customized learning program which includes one or more first learning steps using the first set of learning materials; selecting a second set of learning materials based at least in part upon a second role, the second role being different from the first role, the second set of learning materials being different from the first set of learning materials; generating a second customized learning program which includes one or more second learning steps using the second set of learning materials; and deploying customized learning programs which include the first customized learning program and the second customized learning program.

Abstract: A stackable box configuration for shipping bananas is provided to improve airflow both vertically and horizontally through the boxes stacked in pallets without compromising the size of the boxes or pallets or the strength of the boxes.

Abstract: A removable barrier, which can be used as a temporary safety barrier, comprises a material having a predetermined perimeter and a tensioner which is disposed about the perimeter of the material to removably secure the flexible material proximate an opening in a desired surface. Color, lettering, and/or logos or combinations thereof may be provided on one or more facings of the material. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.

Abstract: The Spacial Game Board is a contiguous, multi-level (variable quantity and variably locatable in some cases) game board of squares with the quantity of simultaneous players determined by the quantity of squares being played on (2 players˜64 squares, 4 players˜133, or 144 squares, multiple player pairs additional to 2 add 72 squares for each pair) used for playing Spacial Chess and Spacial Checkers (Two Kingdom, Four Kingdom, etc., where Kingdom quantity matches the number of simultaneous players) that has additional rules to the traditional rules of chess and checkers when four or more simultaneous players are conducting a match whether on hardware (real life playing surface) or via computer generated Spacial Game Board with Spacial Chess and Spacial Checkers software packages.

Abstract: An apparatus for melting solids which is particularly designed to melt tar billets without overheating and thus causing pyrolysis of the solid tar. The apparatus in its principal embodiment utilizes a solid horizontal plate having a plurality of parallel ridges separated by parallel fluid conducting channels, the plate being heated from beneath by a special burner arrangement and causes the tar to melt and then drain into a collector trough rather than remain adjacent the heating surface. The apparatus utilizes vertical feed tar billets which are forced against the melting plate under action of gravity with or without auxillary pressure applying means, and a specialized burner, manifold and stack structure provide for proper removal of burned gases while allowing the easy loading of the vertically stacked tar billets.