Abstract: There is provided a process for producing a fuel comprising: sensing the sulphur content of a liquid hydrocarbonaceous material; admixing liquid aqueous material and the liquid hydrocarbonaceous material in a predetermined ratio, based upon the sensed sulphur content, such that a nanoemulsion is obtained; and converting the nanoemulsion into at least the fuel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzopyran ER-? agonist compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and use of these compounds to treat a ER-? mediated disease such as nocturia, obstructive uropathy, benign prostatic hypertrophy, obesity, dementia, hypertension, incontinence, colon cancer, prostate cancer, infertility, depression, leukemia, inflammatory, bowel disease, and arthritis. Formula (I), wherein G is —O—, —S(O)—, —CF2—, —C(O)—, —CR1H— or —CR2(OH)—; R is halo, (C1-C4)alkyl or R2—(CH2)m—; R1 is F, hydroxyl, cyano, trifluoromethyl, (C1-C4)alkyl, (C2-C4)alkenyl, (C2-C4)alkynyl, (C1-C4)alkoxy, (C1-C4)alkycarbonyloxy or benzyl; R2 is trifluoromethyl or (C1-C4)alkyl; R3 is cyano, hydroxyl, (C2-C4)alkenyl, (C1-C4)alkoxy or (C1-C4)alkoxycarbonyl; n is 0, 1 or 2; and m is 0, 1 or 2; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The interlocking interior trim is a modular baseboard system that may be installed without using additional specialized tools or materials. The baseboard sections are stackable, and will connect to each other before being secured to the wall. The interlocking trim can be used around the walls of a room or along a staircase. When used along a staircase, the sections are cut at an angle to allow the system to run parallel to the slope of the stairs.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocycles which are antagonists at the melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1 (MCHR1), also referred to as 11CBy, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to processes for their preparation, and to their use in medicines.

Abstract: A microscopy technique for viewing regions where a sample absorbs, as opposed to emits, fluorescent light. The technique includes illuminating a sample with an exciter light in order to generate fluorescent light from the sample and filtering light received from the sample such that fluorescent light is substantially attenuated. Regions that primarily emit fluorescent light will then be black, but regions where the exciter is primarily absorbed but where there is little emissive fluorescent activity can be viewed as a darker shade of the background color.

Abstract: The interlocking interior trim is a modular baseboard system that may be installed without using additional specialized tools or materials. The baseboard sections are stackable, and will connect to each other before being secured to the wall. The interlocking trim can be used around the walls of a room or along a staircase. When used along a staircase, the sections are cut at an angle to allow the system to run parallel to the slope of the stairs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted benzopyran derivatives, stereoisomers, and pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof and processes for the preparation of the same. The compounds of the present invention are useful as Estrogen Receptor ? agonists. Such agonists are useful for the treating Estrogen Receptor ? mediated diseases such as prostate cancer or BPH.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying treatment fluids, such as disinfectants, flavoring agents, and tenderizing agents, to foodstuff surfaces to, for example, reduce populations of microorganisms or fungi, alter taste, or alter texture. In representative embodiments, the apparatus includes a housing, a fluid delivery system, and a shaft with a protruding surface, the latter adapted to rotatably convey, while agitating and tumbling, the foodstuffs from an inlet to an outlet of the housing, as the fluid delivery system applies a treatment fluid to the foodstuffs. In more specific embodiments, the protruding surface may be paddles, or paddles interconnected by a solid web and having angled distal surfaces, or a spiral blade with radial protrusions, or such a spiral blade along a first longitudinal portion of the shaft and paddles along a second longitudinal portion of the shaft.

Abstract: A novel microscope and method of obtaining images includes a combination of the conventional darkfield illuminations technique with electronic image inversion (converting a positive to a negative image) and other improvements to further enhance the contrast and resolution of the final image. The microscope and method are referred to herein as Inverted Darkfield Contrast (IDC) and are believed to be particularly suitable for viewing live cells in real time with no staining or preparation.

Abstract: A slide system allowing rapid, sterile, clean and safe preparation and use of microscope slides containing sample materials including living and/or hazardous preparations or samples. In one embodiment, the system comprises a slide base and and cover slip which are preferably precleaned and supplied in a sterile wrapper. The cover slip, slide base or both have an adhesive coating that surrounds a sample area to adhere the cover slip to the slide base, thereby creating a sealed sample area or chamber that is defined by the slide, the cover slip, and the adhesive. In another embodiment, the slide base has one or two grooves or depressions in the surface of the slide base positioned within the sample area, the grooves or depressions accommodating extra or expanding sample material to prevent loss of the sample material into the environment and prevent damage to the adhesive and/or cover slip.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing the ability of a magnetic strip reader to read magnetic strips on cards such as credit cards, debit cards, identification cards, and key cards. When a magnetic strip card reader fails to read the magnetic strip on the item, the ability of the magnetic strip reader to read the magnetic strip is enhanced by placing the item within the card holder of the present invention and then re-swiping the item through the magnetic strip reader. The card holder is preferably made from a film of high density polyethylene having a thickness of between 0.0004″ and 0.0008″.

Abstract: Langmuir Blodgett films are provided having second order molecular hyperpolarizability of at least 30.10.sup.-50 C.sup.3 m.sup.3 J.sup.-2. combined with chemical stability and a melting point of over 70.degree..They also have desirable pyroelectric properties shown by a static pyroelectric coefficient of at least 0.0039 nCcm.sup.2 k.sup.-1. The films comprise compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein M is ruthenium, iron or cobalt; R.sup.1 is cyclopentadienyl, methylcyclopentadienyl, pentamethylcyclopentadienyl or indenyl;A.sup.1 is (R.sup.2).sub.3 Z or carbonyl;Q.sup.2 is (R.sup.2).sub.3 Z or carbonyl;Z is phosphorus or arsenic;R.sup.2 is an aryl of alkyl radical;A is ##STR2## Y is a straight chain alkyl or alkoxy radical comprising from 3 to 17 carbon atoms, or, when A is ##STR3## N(R.sup.3).sub.2 ; R.sup.3 is a lower alkyl radical comprising up to 5 carbon atoms; andX is PF.sub.6 or BF.sub.4.