Abstract: A streaming platform reader includes: a reader thread configured to retrieve messages from a plurality of partitions of a streaming platform, wherein each message in the plurality of partitions is associated with a unique identifier; a plurality of queues coupled to the reader thread configured to store messages or an end of partition signal from the reader thread, wherein each queue includes a first position that stores the earliest message stored by a queue; an extraction thread controlled by gate control logic that: compares the identifiers of all of the messages in the first positions of the queues of the plurality of queues, and forwards, to a pool of queues associated with a pool of processing threads, the message content of the message associated with the earliest identifier; and wherein the gate control logic blocks the extraction thread unless each of the queues contains a message or an end of partition signal.

Abstract: A method of making an absorbent composite that includes a first fabric, a second fabric, and particles positioned between the two fabrics and absorbent articles made from the absorbent composite. The particles are secured between the two fabric using adhesive, thermal plastic or combinations thereof. The fabrics are bonded together in a manner that limits particle movement between the fabrics. The bond pattern may define pockets or other shapes. In applications in which the bond pattern forms pockets, the particles may be positioned in the pockets. The particles may be SAP particles or other particles with advantageous properties.

Abstract: Cable retainer apparatuses for retaining a cable, and aircraft and methods including such apparatuses are provided. In one example, a cable retainer for retaining a cable proximate a surface of an aircraft includes a cable retainer. The cable retainer is configured to retain the cable. A fairing is disposed about the cable retainer and is configured to couple to the aircraft to support the cable retainer adjacent to the surface of the aircraft.

Abstract: A method of making an elastic composite is described that entails conveying a first sheet of material on a conveyor, and wrapping a section of elastic about the first sheet and the conveyor, thereby applying elastics cross directionally across the first sheets. A second sheet of material is applied onto the first sheet having elastics applied thereon, thereby creating a subcomposite including the first sheet, the second sheet, and elastics sandwiched therebetween, wherein a plurality of elastics extend outward from the one side of the subcomposite, about the conveyor, and return into an opposite side of the subcomposite.

Abstract: A method of making an elastic composite is described that entails conveying a first sheet of material on a conveyor, and wrapping a section of elastic about the first sheet and the conveyor, thereby applying elastics cross directionally across the first sheets. A second sheet of material is applied onto the first sheet having elastics applied thereon, thereby creating a subcomposite including the first sheet, the second sheet, and elastics sandwiched therebetween, wherein a plurality of elastics extend outward from the one side of the subcomposite, about the conveyor, and return into an opposite side of the subcomposite.

Abstract: A thin absorbent composite is provided wherein a nonwoven support sheet is hydro-entangled with a carded fiber web to provide a nonwoven substrate. The nonwoven substrate is coated with an absorbent layer comprising microfibrillated cellulose-coated superabsorbent polymer particles. A cover layer is placed above the absorbent layer to provide the absorbent composite. A process for manufacturing the absorbent composite and an absorbent article containing the absorbent composite are also provided.

Abstract: Metadata objects in metadata for a computer program are logically validated to confirm that content of the metadata has referential integrity. The metadata objects may also be logically validated according to specific validation rules that apply to the type of the metadata object. Recursive or non-recursive techniques may be used, depending upon the size of the metadata. Related systems, methods and computer programs are described.

Abstract: An interactive user interface for a metadata builder is provided by displaying a list of errors in metadata for a computer program and changing the list of errors that is displayed, responsive to receiving a change of the metadata for the computer system and processing the change of the metadata for the computer system. Specifically, an error is added to the list of errors that is displayed and/or is deleted from the list of errors that is displayed. The change of the metadata for the computer system may be an edit of the metadata object, a deletion of the metadata object, a cloning of a metadata object and/or an addition of a new metadata object. Related methods, systems and computer program products are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to slit absorbent articles and the use of slits in absorbent materials to provide improved liquid intake rate, flexibility and softness compared to the unmodified material. The absorbent material, including superabsorbent materials, are particularly useful as absorbent cores in disposable absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinent products, sanitary napkins and the like.

Abstract: A method is described for making an elasticized absorbent article having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. First, multiple distributions of elastics are applied on a moving material sheet to form a moving web of an elastic composite. Then, each of a core section and a second material sheet is periodically applied onto the moving web to define a finished web of discrete elastic composite bodies. In subsequent steps, discrete absorbent pants articles are shaped from the finished web.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the disclosed subject matter involves metrics collection and analysis to quantify customer engagement with an objective score to measure customer engagement in an c-learning system. Embodiments may generate a single engagement score as a one-number summary of e-learning product usage by a customer The one number summary may be generated as a normalized weighted sum of individual metrics scores. An embodiment may use activation, login, view, or other usage rates as part of the weighted sum. The weighted sum for a product customer may be normalized as compared to other customers for the same or similar product, where the other customer may be similar in size and/or industry to the target customer. An embodiment may use metrics relating to skills attained and applied as a skill assessment score. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for identifying attributes among sets of user profiles to generate graphical user interfaces displaying data sets based on queries and the identified attributes. The systems and methods identify a set of common attributes among a subset of users and determine that a subset of user profiles for the subset of users contain a common characteristic. The systems and methods generate a cluster representation of the set of common attributes and determine one or more common attributes introduced into the subset of user profiles within a specified period of time. In response to determining the one or more common attributes, the systems and methods cause presentation of the one or more common attributes within a graphical user interface and cause presentation of one or more data sets associated with the one or more common attributes.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system for processing data. During operation, the system obtains a set of features associated with a sales lead for an educational technology product, wherein the set of features includes profile data from an online professional network. Next, the system uses the set of features to generate a set of quality indicators for the sales lead. The system then aggregates the quality indicators into a lead score representing a quality of the sales lead. Finally, the system outputs the lead score for use in managing sales activity with the sales lead.

Abstract: A method is described for making an elasticized absorbent article having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. First, multiple distributions of elastics are applied on a moving material sheet to form a moving web of an elastic composite. Then, each of a core section and a second material sheet is periodically applied onto the moving web to define a finished web of discrete elastic composite bodies. In subsequent steps, discrete absorbent pants articles are shaped from the finished web.

Abstract: Metadata is validated against a metadata schema by semantically validating metadata objects in metadata for a computer program, to confirm that required relationships among the metadata objects are present and conform to predefined rules. The metadata objects in the metadata for the computer program are also syntactically validated against a metadata schema for the metadata. Related methods, systems and computer programs are described.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system for processing data. During operation, the system obtains a set of features for a customer of an educational technology product. Next, the system uses the set of features to calculate an overall score representing a predicted purchase behavior of the customer with the educational technology product. The system then uses multiple subsets of the features to calculate a set of sub-scores that characterize different components of the overall score. Finally, the system outputs the overall score and the sub-scores for use in managing sales activity with the customer.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system for processing data. During operation, the system obtains a set of overall scores representing predicted purchase behaviors of a set of customers with an educational technology product. Next, the system displays a graphical user interface (GUI) comprising a customer prioritization chart for the educational technology product. The system then displays representations of the overall scores in the customer prioritization chart. Finally, the system displays, in the GUI, the set of overall scores and a breakdown of the overall scores into a set of sub-scores that characterize different components of the overall scores.

Abstract: A smoker box. The smoker box includes a base, a pair of longitudinally extending sidewalls, a pair of laterally extending sidewalls, and an interior volume. A lid including a pair of wings disposed on opposing sides thereof is removably securable to the smoker box. The pair of wings extend outwardly at an angle with respect to the lid and define a vent opening between an upper edge of the longitudinally extending sidewalls and the planar member. A recessed portion disposed on an upper edge of one of the pair of laterally extending sidewalls includes an upper recess and a lower recess. A tab disposed on a first end of the lid is configured to engage the upper recess such that an opening is defined by a lower edge of the tab and an upper edge of the lower recess.

Abstract: A method of making an absorbent composite that includes a first fabric, a second fabric, and particles positioned between the two fabrics and absorbent articles made from the absorbent composite. The particles are secured between the two fabric using adhesive, thermal plastic or combinations thereof. The fabrics are bonded together in a manner that limits particle movement between the fabrics. The bond pattern may define pockets or other shapes. In applications in which the bond pattern forms pockets, the particles may be positioned in the pockets. The particles may be SAP particles or other particles with advantageous properties.