Abstract: A container for storage of a pickle, as well as to facilitate a mess-free eating experience of a pickle is described. The container has a top portion and a bottom portion. Disposed between the top portion and bottom portion, a series of cylindrical segments are present. The cylindrical segments are configured to be removed in sequence in order to reveal more of the pickle as it is consumed, providing the user a means by the which the pickle may be eaten completely without having to directly touch or move the pickle itself. The bottom portion is equipped with a bottom having a means by which the cylindrical segments as well as the top portion may be affixed for storage during consumption of the pickle.

Abstract: Hybridization assay detection probes targeted to HPV Type 16 nucleic acid sequences which are particularly useful to aid in detecting HPV type 16 are described. The oligonucleotides can aid in detecting HPV Type 16 by acting singly or as part of a detection probe mixture. Compositions, reaction mixtures and methods of use are provided.

Abstract: Hybridization assay detection probes targeted to HPV Type 16 nucleic acid sequences which are particularly useful to aid in detecting HPV type 16 are described. The oligonucleotides can aid in detecting HPV Type 16 by acting singly or as part of a detection probe mixture. Compositions, reaction mixtures and methods of use are provided.

Abstract: Oligonucleotides targeted to HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 nucleic acid sequences which are particularly useful to aid in detecting HPV type 16 and or 18 are described. The oligonucleotides can aid in detecting HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 in different ways such as by acting as hybridization assay probes, helper probes, and/or amplification primers.

Abstract: Oligonucleotides targeted to HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 nucleic acid sequences which are particularly useful to aid in detecting HPV type 16 and or 18 are described. The oligonucleotides can aid in detecting HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 in different ways such as by acting as hybridization assay probes, helper probes, and/or amplification primers.

Abstract: Oligonucleotides targeted to HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 nucleic acid sequences which are particularly useful to aid in detecting HPV type 16 and or 18 are described. The oligonucleotides can aid in detecting HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 in different ways such as by acting as hybridization assay probes, helper probes, and/or amplification primers.

Abstract: The present invention describes oligonucleotides targeted to HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 nucleic acid sequences which are particularly useful to aid in detecting HPV type 16 and or 18. The oligonucleotides can aid in detecting HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 in different ways such as by acting as hybridization assay probes, helper probes, and/or amplification primers.

Abstract: Oligonucleotides targeted to HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 nucleic acid sequences which are particularly useful to aid in detecting HPV type 16 and or 18 are described. The oligonucleotides can aid in detecting HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 in different ways such as by acting as hybridization assay probes, helper probes, and/or amplification primers.

Abstract: The present invention describes oligonucleotides targeted to HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 nucleic acid sequences which are particularly useful to aid in detecting HPV type 16 and or 18. The oligonucleotides can aid in detecting HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 in different ways such as by acting as hybridization assay probes, helper probes, and/or amplification primers.

Abstract: A system comprising a plurality of three dimensional artificially animated portraits for performing preprogrammed animations of voice and facial expressions in the form of a scripted dialogue orchestrated by a central source. The system is operable to prepare animations of recorded voice and selected depictions of facial expressions to be transferred to the animated portraits and performed by the animated portraits. The system is operable to combine prepared animations in a scripted dialogue to be performed so as to mimic an interactive conversation.

Abstract: The present invention describes oligonucleotides targeted to HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 nucleic acid sequences which are particularly useful to aid in detecting HPV type 16 and or 18. The oligonucleotides can aid in detecting HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 in different ways such as by acting as hybridization assay probes, helper probes, and/or amplification primers.

Abstract: The present invention describes oligonucleotides targeted to HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 nucleic acid sequences which are particularly useful to aid in detecting HPV type 16 and or 18. The oligonucleotides can aid in detecting HPV Type 16 and/or Type 18 in different ways such as by acting as hybridization assay probes, helper probes, and/or amplification primers.

Abstract: Polynucleotide probes and accessory helper oligonucleotides useful for detecting bacteria that are members of the genus Staphylococcus. The hybridization probes are highly specific for Staphylococcal bacteria and do not cross-hybridize with the rRNA or rDNA of numerous other bacterial and fungal species.

Abstract: Polynucleotides useful for specifically detecting bacteria in the family Enterobacteriaceae. Probes and accessory “helper oligonucleotides” are disclosed for use in hybridizing the rRNA and rDNA of Enterobacteriaceae without substantially cross-hybridizing with the rRNA or rDNA of numerous other bacterial and fungal species.

Abstract: Polynucleotide probes and accessory helper oligonucleotides useful for detecting the subset of High (G+C) subset of Gram-positive bacteria known as the “Actinomycetes.” The hybridization probes are highly specific for the Actinomycetes and do not cross-hybridize with the rRNA or rDNA of numerous other bacterial and fungal species.

Abstract: Hybridization assay probes are described which are able to distinguish Ureaplasma and known strains or serotypes of the species Ureaplasma urealyticum found in humans from other related organisms.