Abstract: The present invention relates to self-phosphorylating deoxyribozymes containing or consisting of the nucleotide sequence: 5?-X1X2X3AX4X5-R1-X6X7X8X9X10-bp1-helix1-R2-helix2-bp2-X11TGACX12TGGGAX13-helix3-X14-R3-3? (SEQ ID NO. 1) wherein X1 is G or T; X2 is G or T; X3 is A or C; X4 is G or T; X5 is A or T; X6 is G or T or A; X7 is A or C or G or T; X8 is A or G or T; X9 is T or C or A or G; X10 is A or T or G; X11 is G or A; X12 is T or C or G; X13 is T or G or C; X14 is G or A or C or T; R1 represents a nucleotide sequence containing 3 to 30 nucleotides; R2 represents a nucleotide sequence containing 3 to 30 nucleotides; R3 represents a nucleotide sequence containing 0 to 30 nucleotides; bp1 and bp2 are nucleotides selected from G, A, C, T, which together form a base pair; helix1, helix2, and helix3 each independently denotes a nucleotide sequence preferably containing 4 or more nucleotides, wherein helix1, helix2, and helix3 together form a triple helical structure.

Abstract: A tossing game apparatus and method is provided utilizing a compactable shield launching device, including a base, a shield support pivotally mounted to the base, with a shield positioned on the shield support. A launching device may be supported independently or off of the shield support to create a solid or compactable launching device which is selectively positionable in both an extended position and a flat compacted travel position. A filling station is also described which is either solid or movable between an extended filling position and a reduced volume travel position. Further embodiments describe an apparatus and method for constructing a balloon tying station off of a water hose faucet utilizing at least two spaced support surfaces defining a central tying opening, tube, half pipe, or tying device.