Abstract: Methods and systems described in this disclosure allow customers to quickly be authenticated. In some embodiments, a device and a user verifier are associated with a user profile. When a call is received from the device, the user may be requested to input the user verifier. After verifying that the device is unique to the user and that the user verifier matches the user verifier associated with the user profile, the user may be authenticated to the call or activity.

Abstract: A platform and components for an automated consumer retail utility marketplace are provided, including components for machine learning, components for gamification, and components for supporting a related consumer mobile application that enables improved visibility and control by a consumer over its interaction with energy markets.

Abstract: A platform and components for an automated consumer retail utility marketplace are provided, including components for machine learning, components for gamification, and components for supporting a related consumer mobile application that enables improved visibility and control by a consumer over its interaction with energy markets.

Abstract: A platform and components for an automated consumer retail utility marketplace are provided, including components for machine learning, components for gamification, and components for supporting a related consumer mobile application that enables improved visibility and control by a consumer over its interaction with energy markets.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition having improved neutron shielding properties can be made by mixing a condensation product of maleic anhydride, phthalic anhydride and polyethylene glycol dissolved in styrene, with at least a sufficient amount of pelleted polyethylene to substantially increase the neutron shielding properties of said condensation product, and a sufficient amount of curing agent such as benzoyl peroxide and N,N-dimethylaniline to promote the curing of the mixture to a solid product. The polyethylene having a relatively high hydrogen content reduces the energy of the neutrons. A powdered boron compound such as boric acid and/or a lithium compound can be incorporated in the composition in amounts at least sufficient to effect substantial thermal neutron capture. Cadmium can be incorporated into the composition being much more efficient at neutron capture than boron or lithium, but then provision must be made for stopping the capture gamma rays generated.