Abstract: A laser mast for attachment to a ground vehicle includes a mast, a rotary stage, a platform, a first laser, and a second laser. The rotary stage is connected to and rotates the mast. The platform is connected to the rotary stage. The first laser is within the mast. The second laser is within the rotary stage or the platform.

Abstract: Host nucleic acids and host proteins that participate in viral infection, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), influenza A, and Ebola virus, have been identified. Interfering with or disrupting the interaction between a host nucleic acid or host protein and a virus or viral protein confers an inhibition of or resistance to infection. Thus, interfering with such an interaction in a host subject can confer a therapeutic or prophylactic effect against a virus. The sequences identified can be used to identify agents that reduce or inhibit viral infection.

Abstract: Host nucleic acids and host proteins that participate in viral infection, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), influenza A, and Ebola virus, have been identified. Interfering with or disrupting the interaction between a host nucleic acid or host protein and a virus or viral protein confers an inhibition of or resistance to infection. Thus, interfering with such an interaction in a host subject can confer a therapeutic or prophylactic effect against a virus. The sequences identified can be used to identify agents that reduce or inhibit viral infection.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide for methods, compositions and apparatus for detection and/or diagnosis of pathogenic virus lineage and/or strains. In some embodiments, the virus is influenza Type B virus. In other embodiments, an apparatus may include a microarray with attached capture probes, designed to bind to nucleic acid sequences from a single gene in a broad array of influenza strains. In some embodiments, compositions may include isolated nucleic acid sequences of use as capture probes, target sequences and/or label probe sequences, for diagnosis of and/or detection of influenza virus.

Abstract: A simple coupling device which diverts water from a gutter to a garden hose, comprising a gutter sleeve, water channel and threaded hose connector. Excess water is expelled through an overflow outlet which also allows for filter screen access and debris removal.

Abstract: A decorative wall hanging is disclosed herein having a first member carrying a graphic representation on a framed display surface wherein the graphic representation is composed of a plurality of interfitted irregular puzzle pieces. The graphic representation is characterized as having a single puzzle piece missing from the plurality so that a space or void is exposed defined by the surrounding irregular shape of adjacent puzzle pieces. A second member of the wall hanging is arranged in close proximity to the first member having an irregular periphery conformal in shape to the space defined on the first member and carrying a portion of the graphic representation on its exterior surface. The second member is characterized by being notably larger in size as compared to the size of the space or void in the graphic representation of the first member.