Abstract: The present invention relates to novel quinoxaline compounds of Formula I: as Fatty Acid Binding Protein (“FABP”) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the quinoxaline compounds and the use of the quinoxaline compounds for treating or preventing a cardiovascular disease, a metabolic disorder, obesity or an obesity-related disorder, diabetes, dyslipidemia, a diabetic complication, impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose.

Abstract: An auto-emulsifying cleaning composition capable of emulsifying upon contact with water, the composition in one typical embodiment comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, (a) from about 1% to about 99% by weight a blend of dibasic esters; (b) from about 1% to about 40% by weight of a blend of surfactants consisting of an organic anion neutralized with an organic cation, where either or both of the anion and the cation have surfactant properties, and the complex of which is soluble in the dibasic ester solvent blend. The blend of surfactants is typically a cationic surfactant and an anionic surfactant, which may or may not be used in conjunction with non-ionic surfactants. The dibasic esters are be derived from a blend of adipic, glutaric, and succinic diacids, and, in one particular embodiment, the blend comprises dialkyl adipate, dialkyl methylglutarate and dialkyl ethylsuccinate, wherein the alkyl groups individually comprise a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: Techniques for computing a talent score of a candidate for a job, the candidate having at least one of a primary set of credentials and at least one of a secondary set of credentials, the job being associated with credential value preferences for at least some of the primary and secondary set of credentials. The techniques include: calculating a primary credentials score of the candidate based at least in part on at least one first value of the at least one first credential and the credential value preferences, calculating at least one secondary score of the candidate based at least in part on at least one second value of the at least one second credential and the credential value preferences, and calculating a talent score of the candidate for the job based at least in part on the primary credentials score and the at least one secondary score.

Abstract: Techniques for recommending at least one credential to a candidate. The techniques include: identifying a plurality of credentials a candidate for a job does not possess, the plurality of credentials including a first credential, calculating, using at least one processor, a first talent score of the candidate based at least in part on at least one credential possessed by the candidate, the first credential, and credential value preferences for the job, and identifying the first credential as a credential to recommend to the candidate to obtain, when the first talent score is greater, by a threshold amount, than a talent score of the candidate calculated using only the credentials that the candidate possesses.

Abstract: Techniques for evaluating suitability of one or more candidates for a job. The techniques include: obtaining at least one value associated with at least one credential of at least one candidate for a job, obtaining credential value preferences associated with the job, the credential value preferences specifying at least one preferred value for the at least one credential, and calculating at least one talent score of the at least one candidate based at least in part on the at least one value of the at least one credential of the at least one candidate and the credential value preferences associated with the job.

Abstract: Techniques for evaluating suitability of a candidate for a plurality of jobs. The techniques include: obtaining at least one value associated with at least one credential of a candidate, obtaining credential value preferences for each one of a plurality jobs, wherein the credential value preferences for each one job in the plurality of jobs indicate at least one preferred value for the at least one credential, and calculating, using at least one processor, a talent score of the candidate for each one of a plurality of jobs based at least in part on the at least one value of the at least one credential of the candidate and the credential value preferences.

Abstract: Techniques for computing a talent score of a candidate for a job. The techniques include: obtaining a first value for a first credential of a candidate for a job, wherein the first credential is indicative of the candidate's knowledge/skill in a first credential area, obtaining credential value preferences associated with the job, wherein the credential value preferences indicate at least one preferred value for at least one credential in a second credential area different from the first credential area, and calculating a talent score of the candidate at least in part by calculating a score for the first credential based at least in part on the first value, the credential value preferences, and a hierarchy of credential areas comprising the first credential area and the second credential area.

Abstract: A tube disposed in the combustion chamber of a standing pilot type fuel-fired water heater is used to increase the overall efficiency of the water heater by improving the heat transfer from the pilot flame to the tank during standby periods by funneling the standing pilot flame upwardly through the tube in a manner concentrating the pilot flame heat against an underside portion of the bottom head of the water heater tank. To further increase water heater efficiency, the pilot burner is of a dual input type. Various pilot burner operational algorithm modes are disclosed for causing the pilot burner to operate at a high firing rate during main burner operation, and at a low firing rate during standby periods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a coating based on two organic semi-conducting compounds CP and CN, respectively of type P and of type N, CN being immiscible with compound CP in the coating produced, and wherein: (A) a solution is deposited on the surface of the support, comprising compounds CP and CN in a solvent medium S capable of solvating compounds CP and CN without chemically reacting therewith, said solvent S being formed by a mixture of: a first fraction formed by a solvent or a mixture of solvents S1 capable of solvating both compounds CP or CN; and a second fraction miscible with the first fraction consisting of a solvent or a mixture of solvents S2 with a higher boiling point than that of the solvent or mixture of solvents S1 and which is capable of solvating one of the compounds CP or CN but not the other one; and (B) the solvent S present in the thereby produced deposit is removed by evaporation.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for the treatment of a hydrophobic surface by a liquid film comprising an aqueous phase comprising the coating of said surface by the liquid whose aqueous phase comprises an effective amount of an agent of modification of the properties of surface and an active agent.

Abstract: A method of decomposing stubble, which is crop residue left on the ground, and a composition for treating the stubble are disclosed. The method comprises treating the stubble with the composition comprising a) polysaccharide-degrading enzyme; b) wetting agent; and, optionally, c) water and allowing the treated stubble to remain on the ground and decompose.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for the treatment of a hydrophobic surface by a liquid film comprising an aqueous phase comprising the coating of said surface by the liquid whose aqueous phase comprises an effective amount of surface properties modifying agent and an active agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds as Fatty Acid Binding Protein (“FABP”) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the heterocyclic compounds and the use of the compounds for treating or preventing a cardiovascular disease, a metabolic disorder, obesity or an obesity-related disorder, diabetes, dyslipidemia, a diabetic complication, impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose.

Abstract: A motor/damper assembly installable on the top end of a fuel-fired water heater includes a support plate structure upon which a flue collar with a pivotally supported flue damper, a drive motor, and a drive shaft interconnecting the motor damper are mounted. The assembly is installed by placing the collar over the upper end of the water heater flue, securing the support plate structure to the top end of the water heater, and positioning a top cover housing on the support plate structure. Using the assembly provides improved support rigidity and alignment for the motor and shaft relative to the damper, improved repeatable precise manufacturing placement of the motor and shaft, improved construction aesthetics, with the cover also protecting the shaft from shipping and handling damages.

Abstract: An article includes (a) a glass substrate having a modified surface that comprises a glass surface and a layer of nanoscale inorganic oxide particles disposed in contact with and bound to at least a portion of the glass surface, and (b) a polymer layer disposed in contact with and bound to the modified glass surface. A method for improving the hydrolytic stability of an interface of a glass surface and a polymer surface, includes the step of, prior to forming the interface of the glass surface and the polymer surface, treating at least a portion of the glass surface with nanoscale inorganic oxide particles to modify the glass surface by depositing a quantity of such particles on the portion of the surface.

Abstract: A surface modified substrate includes a substrate having a surface and a layer of nanoscale inorganic oxide particles disposed on at least a portion of the surface.

Abstract: An auto-emulsifying cleaning composition capable of emulsifying upon contact with water, the composition in one typical embodiment comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, (a) from about 1% to about 99% by weight a blend of dibasic esters; (b) from about 1% to about 40% by weight of a blend of surfactants consisting of an organic anion neutralized with an organic cation, where either or both of the anion and the cation have surfactant properties, and the complex of which is soluble in the dibasic ester solvent blend. The blend of surfactants is typically a cationic surfactant and an anionic surfactant, which may or may not be used in conjunction with non-ionic surfactants. The dibasic esters are be derived from a blend of adipic, glutaric, and succinic diacids, and, in one particular embodiment, the blend comprises dialkyl adipate, dialkyl methylglutarate and dialkyl ethylsuccinate, wherein the alkyl groups individually comprise a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to extended release pharmaceutical compositions of Levetiracetam and processes for preparing the same. The extended release tablet of Levetiracetam is with a core comprising of Levetiracetam and water dispersible rate controlling polymer, and the tablet core is optionally functional coated comprising a combination of water non-dispersible and/or water dispersible polymer. It provides extended therapeutically effective plasma levels over a twenty four hour period with diminished incidences of neuropsychiatric adverse events by eliminating the troughs and peaks of drug concentration in a patient's blood plasma. The composition also exhibits no food effect.

Abstract: For improving the accuracy of a speech recognition system, for the specific task of character recognition, the character that is to be recognized or interpreted, is spoken in accordance with this invention, using simple coding-schemes that result in acoustic renderings that are well separated in the acoustic space. Furthermore, to relax the constraint on users for memorizing multiple words associated with multiple characters, in one embodiment, the coding-schemes are defined based on a combination of the given character and its neighboring/succeeding character(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to extended release pharmaceutical compositions of Levetiracetam and processes for preparing the same. The extended release tablet of Levetiracetam is with a core comprising of Levetiracetam and water dispersible rate controlling polymer, and the tablet core is optionally functional coated comprising a combination of water non-dispersible and/or water dispersible polymer. It provides extended therapeutically effective plasma levels over a twenty four hour period with diminished incidences of neuropsychiatric adverse events by eliminating the troughs and peaks of drug concentration in a patient's blood plasma. The composition also exhibits no food effect.