Abstract: Present disclosure provides a method including isolating DNA from a source, thereby providing a composition including the isolated DNA. The isolated DNA has at least first and second target regions, where the length of the second target region is greater than the length of the first target region. The method further includes quantifying a total mass of the isolated DNA, quantifying a first quantification cycle (Cq) of the first target region and a second Cq of the second target region, and calculating a Q-ratio for the isolated DNA by dividing the second Cq by the first Cq. The method further includes determining a value for a quality-mass constant (kQm), estimating a required input mass by dividing kQm by the Q-ratio, and preparing the isolated DNA for sequencing if the total mass of the isolated DNA in the composition is equal or greater than the required input mass.

Abstract: The invention relates to low density ready-to-spread frosting compositions and related methods. “Icing” and ‘frosting’ are terms conventionally used to identify spreadable, semi-solid confectionery products that are applied as toppings to sweeten and decorate baked goods such as cakes, breads, cookies, and the like. Generally, icings and frostings can be categorized into several basic types depending in part on whether a particular product contains fat (generally shortening) or not, and whether or not the product is aerated.

Abstract: The invention relates to low density ready-to-spread frosting compositions and related methods. “Icing” and ‘frosting’ are terms conventionally used to identify spreadable, semi-solid confectionery products that are applied as toppings to sweeten and decorate baked goods such as cakes, breads, cookies, and the like. Generally, icings and frostings can be categorized into several basic types depending in part on whether a particular product contains fat (generally shortening) or not, and whether or not the product is aerated.

Abstract: The invention relates to low density ready-to-spread frosting compositions and related methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to low density ready-to-spread frosting compositions and related methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to low density ready-to-spread frosting compositions and related methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to low density ready-to-spread frosting compositions and related methods.

Abstract: A towel with a waterproof liner includes an absorbent main body having a pocket that is interposed between a front surface, a rear surface, a pair of opposing side edges, a bottom edge and a top edge, having a waterproof liner positioned therebetween. A towel with waterproof liner also includes an absorbent main body having a pocket that is interposed between a front surface, a rear surface, a pair of opposing side edges, a bottom edge and a top edge. A sleeve that is in communication with the pocket is located along the rear surface for positioning a removable liner within the pocket.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring the performance of calls on securities by a securities analyst during an evaluation period are disclosed. According to various embodiments, the system may include a performance evaluation module. The performance evaluation module is for determining a value (called the “hit ratio”) indicative of the success of the calls by the analyst for securities within a benchmark group of securities within an industry covered by the analyst relative to a benchmark return for the benchmark group for the corresponding call periods of the calls. The hit ratio may be computed as the ratio of the sum of the actual excess returns to the sum of the total available excess returns for each call by the analyst over the call evaluation period. The contributions to the hit ratio by each call may be equally weighted or weighted according to market capitalization of the rated security.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring the performance of calls on securities by a securities analyst during an evaluation period are disclosed. According to various embodiments, the system may include a performance evaluation module. The performance evaluation module is for determining a value (called the “hit ratio”) indicative of the success of the calls by the analyst for securities within a benchmark group of securities within an industry covered by the analyst relative to a benchmark return for the benchmark group for the corresponding call periods of the calls. The hit ratio may be computed as the ratio of the sum of the actual excess returns to the sum of the total available excess returns for each call by the analyst over the call evaluation period. The contributions to the hit ratio by each call may be equally weighted or weighted according to market capitalization of the rated security.