Abstract: The present disclosure includes a core sample analysis system that includes a portable sampling device configured to be positioned adjacent to a subsurface core sample. The portable sampling device includes a first module that includes a radiation source. Also, the portable sampling device includes a second module that includes a detector that is configured to detect radiation emitted from the radiation source that reflects off of the subsurface core sample.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of updating a stored record associated with a subscriber of a program. The method includes receiving at a server parameters of a challenge sent from an input device, including a reward associated with the challenge stored in memory of the server. Transmitting details of the challenge to a communication device, via a network interface, enables access by a subscriber. A verification signal is received at the server from a verification device verifying completion or part completion of a challenge by said subscriber, for updating the record associated with the subscriber to include the reward. The challenge may be an overall challenge or a sub-challenge of an overall challenge and the reward may be virtual points, a prize, credit, access to exclusive opportunities, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a core sample analysis system that includes a portable sampling device configured to be positioned adjacent to a subsurface core sample. The portable sample device includes a first module that includes a radiation source. Also, the portable sample device includes a second module that includes a detector that is configured to detect radiation emitted from the radiation source that reflects off of the subsurface core sample.

Abstract: A method of producing hypothiocyanite by combining a hypohalous acid and thiocyanate.

Abstract: A computer keyboard is provided allowing configuration of the keys in any position. The keyboard includes a sensing surface capable of sensing the position of one or multiple, simultaneous finger presses. The position of the keyboard homekeys can be defined as the most comfortable, natural position of a user's hands. The remaining keys may have their positions defined relative to the homekeys for ease of use. Also, the keyboard can automatically adjust the position of the non-homekeys based on a moving average of the actual location of the user's depression of each such key.