Abstract: A system for supplying a breathable gas to a user comprises: at least one face mask comprising: a gas feed tube for connection to a vessel containing a supply of breathable gas; and a control system for controlling a flow of the breathable gas from the vessel when the gas feed tube is connected thereto and the control system is in an operative condition; a holder for holding the at least one face mask in a location in space while the control system is in a non-operative condition; and an activation device responsive to displacement of the at least one face mask away from the location in space, so as to activate the flow of the breathable gas from the vessel and to activate the operative condition of the control system, thereby to activate a controllable flow of the breathable gas to the user.

Abstract: A biodegradable film formable into biodegradable bags includes the blended product of polylactic acid and an aliphatic aromatic co-polyester resin. The blended product includes from about 5% to about 50% by weight polylactic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel inhibitors of Chk-1 and methods of using the same for therapy.

Abstract: A biodegradable film formable into biodegradable bags includes the blended product of polylactic acid and a suitable biodegradable polymeric resin. The blended product includes from about 5% to about 50% by weight polylactic acid.

Abstract: A system of private data networks for sharing agricultural item information across production segments. Each network has shared communication between enterprise applications and one or more transactional event database for acquiring and storing event data for measurements, inputs, processing, transfers, and transformations of uniquely identified units of production. The data is stored at an atomic level with event data elements including an enterprise identifier, a unit of production identifier, a unit of production type description, an event type, and an event detail. The event data elements permit a tracking of the units of production through changes in ownership, changes in location, conversion of quantities of units of production, and changes in physical form. Additional event data elements may be provided for data security and auditing. Data marts are used to consolidate data related to particular business decisions.

Abstract: A system of private data networks for sharing food ingredient information across production segments. Each network has shared communication between enterprise applications and one or more transactional event database for acquiring and storing event data for measurements, inputs, processing, transfers, and transformations of uniquely identified units of production. The data is stored at an atomic level with event data elements including an enterprise identifier, a unit of production identifier, a unit of production type description, an event type, and an event detail. The event data elements permit a tracking of the units of production through changes in ownership, changes in location, conversion of quantities of units of production, and changes in physical form. Additional event data elements may be provided for data security and auditing. Data marts are used to consolidate data related to particular business decisions.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel inhibitors of Chk-1 and methods of using the same for therapy.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds and methods for treating cancer. More particularly, the invention provides compounds that inhibit Chk-1. These compounds potentiate the action of DNA-damaging agents such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Abstract: A biodegradable film formable into biodegradable bags includes the blended product of polylactic acid and a suitable biodegradable polymeric resin. The blended product includes from about 5% to about 50% by weight polylactic acid.

Abstract: A process is described for the acclimation and enrichment of an activated sludge culture for the degradation of high concentrations of methanesulfonic acid, so as to render it non-toxic to the aquatic environment.