Abstract: A linear-dendritic hybrid polymer for encapsulating biologically active materials. The hybrid polymer includes a ligand for a predetermined target, a dendron, and a polyethylene glycol (PEG) chain linking the ligand to the dendron.

Abstract: A relocatable oil sand slurry preparation system is provided for preparing an aqueous oil sand slurry amenable to pipeline conveyance while producing minimum overall rejects, comprising (a) a relocatable rotary digester for slurrying oil sand and water and digesting oil sand lumps to form a pumpable slurry, the rotary digester having a feed end for receiving oil sand and water, a slurrying chamber comprising a plurality of lifters for slurrying the oil sand and water, and a trommel screen end for screening out oversize rejects from the oil sand slurry which falls through the trommel screen; and (b) a relocatable rejects recirculation unit operably associated with the rotary digester for receiving oversize rejects and delivering the rejects back to the rotary digester for further digestion. In a preferred body, relocatable oil sand slurry preparation system further comprises a rejects crusher for crushing oversize rejects prior to delivering rejects back to the rotary digester.

Abstract: A blow molded, hollow plastic container including two opposed, relatively longer sidewall and shoulder portions which alternate with two opposed, relatively shorter sidewall and shoulder portions. A first of the relatively shorter sidewall portions includes a grip area in the upper portion of the first relatively shorter sidewall portion, and the opposed second relatively shorter sidewall and shoulder portions includes a pour area.

Abstract: A drug delivery system comprising pH triggerable particles is described. The pH triggerable particles comprise and agent(s) to be delivered, which is encapsulated in a matrix comprising a pH trigger agent and a polymer. Agents including nucleic acids may be delivered intracellularly using the inventive pH triggerable particles. Upon exposure to an acidic environment such as the endosome or phagosome of a cell, the particles dissolve or disrupt due to protonation or an increase in solubility of the pH triggering agent. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of preparing and administering these particles are also described. These particles may be particularly useful in genetic vaccination.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for creating Guiding Principles and Leverage Points for aligning Stakeholder Interests of an Organizational Group diffuses individual Stakeholder interests and biases. The individual Stakeholder interests are eliminated, or at least minimized, through customized Stakeholder questions presented to representative Stakeholders in an ordered fashion. The ordered fashion positions questions relating to matters external to the Organizational Group before questions relating to matters internal to the Organizational Group. An Affinity Analysis on Stakeholder interview responses provides the analysis needed for creating Guiding Principles and Leverage Points for aligning Stakeholder Interests that are approved by the Stakeholder leaders and presented to the Stakeholders.