Abstract: A system for interfacing predetermined services to a user at a fixed location includes a processing platform running an operating system. The system further includes a data store for storing configuration information for enabling the operating system to interface with available physical system resources through the physical system resource interface associated therewith. A communication resource for interfacing with the operating system allows communication of the operating system with a central office for downloading configuration information to selectively enable ones of the available physical system resources to interface with the operating system through associated ones of the physical system resource interfaces in accordance with the configuration information and the predetermined service selected by a user. A plurality of configurations is stored in the data store, and each is associated with a predetermined service and one or more of the available physical system resources.

Abstract: A method, comprising: displaying, on a user device, graphical objects representing risks; receiving, from the user device, gesture inputs via the graphical objects to collect risk data for the risks; providing a graphical risk model representing the risks and the collected risk data for display on the user device.

Abstract: Cerium oxide nanoparticles have been found to enhance radiation-induced cancer cell death, while at the same time protecting normal tissue from radiation. The combination of cerium oxide nanoparticles with radiation has also been found to control and/or minimize the metastatic index. Cerium oxide nanoparticles have also been found to protect normal tissue subjected to irradiation from inflammation, and further to protect cells from reactive oxygen species. A cream comprising cerium oxide nanoparticles is formulated and used to protect skin against radiation-induced dermatitis.

Abstract: A method, comprising: displaying, on a user device, graphical objects representing risks; receiving, from the user device, gesture inputs via the graphical objects to collect risk data for the risks; providing a graphical risk model representing the risks and the collected risk data for display on the user device.

Abstract: A dual-layer fabric for reinforcing resin composite panels. The fabric includes a first layer and a second layer. Warp and weft yarns are interwoven with each other to form each of the first layer and the second layer. The warp yarns include both aramid yarns and high temperature organic yarns. The weft yarns include both aramid yarns and high temperature organic yarns.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for generating and processing applications for life insurance over a network, the method comprising receiving mortgage application data from a mortgage applicant, populating a life insurance application from using the mortgage application data, transmitting the life insurance application form over the network to a life insurance processing server, confirming a deposit of an initial life insurance premium with an escrow fund, inputting the mortgage application data into an electronic life insurance application form, transmitting the electronic life insurance application form over the network to an insurance provider, sending an approval confirmation of the life insurance application to the applicant if the application is accepted by the insurance provider and automatically triggering payment of the initial life insurance premium from the escrow fund.

Abstract: Plant irrigation apparatus is provided with a reservoir. Water is placed inside the reservoir filling a portion of its volume. A pressurized gas is also introduced into the reservoir. The water is forced by the gas pressure out of the reservoir through at least one outlet conduit communicating with the water in the reservoir. Water leaves the outlet conduits through at least one discharge outlet. The apparatus can include structure for hanging the apparatus from a plant grow pot. Gas pressurization apparatus is utilized to provide a substantially constant supply of pressurized gas in the reservoir.