Abstract: A method of validating an inferential model for operation on an inference data set is provided. The method includes extracting a first distribution of values of a first parameter from the inference data set, extracting a second distribution of values of the first parameter from a validating data set used to validate the inferential model, determining a first parameter distance between the extracted first distribution and the extracted second distribution, and validating the inferential model for operation on the inference data set based on satisfaction of a validation condition, the satisfaction of the validation condition being based on the determined first parameter distance.

Abstract: A liquid-oil based fat system for use in microwave popcorn products is described to prevent wicking and leaking of oil from microwave popcorn packaging. In an aspect, a microwave popcorn product includes a charge of popcorn and a slurry including a liquid-based oil, a structuring ingredient, and a seasoning for introduction to a microwave popcorn package that expands during the popping process in a microwave.

Abstract: A liquid-oil based fat system for use in microwave popcorn products is described to prevent wicking and leaking of oil from microwave popcorn packaging. In an aspect, a microwave popcorn product includes a charge of popcorn and a slurry including a liquid-based oil, a structuring ingredient, and a seasoning for introduction to a microwave popcorn package that expands during the popping process in a microwave.

Abstract: One embodiment of self-adjusting flexible track for use with electric model vehicles includes a flexible base and at least two flexible channels coupled to the flexible base. The flexible channels are adapted to directly support travel of the electric model vehicle. Moreover, the flexible channels are adjustable such that bending forces applied to the track do not alter the geometry of a track connection interface. Thus, the self-adjusting flexible track may be bent into virtually any shape without the need to modify the connection interface for connection to a second track.

Abstract: One embodiment of self-adjusting flexible track for use with electric model vehicles includes a flexible base and at least two flexible channels coupled to the flexible base. The flexible channels are adapted to directly support travel of the electric model vehicle. Moreover, the flexible channels are adjustable such that bending forces applied to the track do not alter the geometry of a track connection interface. Thus, the self-adjusting flexible track may be bent into virtually any shape without the need to modify the connection interface for connection to a second track.