Abstract: A system and/or method that effectuates and facilitates the generation and provision of differential pricing policies based at least in part on the relative social network standing that a seller might have with a potential purchaser are provided. The system includes a component that receives data associated with a seller, a good, or a service that the seller lists for sale or barter in an online market place. The component determines, based at least in part on the particular good or service, a differential pricing policy that can be associated therewith. The differential pricing policy can then be utilized to selectively provide differentiated prices to a purchaser based on a relative social network standing that can be established between the purchaser and the seller.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for performing small incision DLEK include providing a corneal transplantation donor tissue graft; then forming the tissue graft into an implantable configuration using the flexible substrate. Related medical kits and tools for forming a compact or rolled donor tissue graft are also described.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for performing small incision DLEK include providing a corneal transplantation donor tissue graft; then forming the tissue graft into an implantable configuration using the flexible substrate. Related medical kits and tools for forming a compact or rolled donor tissue graft are also described.

Abstract: An ampoule holder for receiving an ampoule that has a closure element with a radial projection, the ampoule holder including an ampoule seat and a securing member operably coupled to the ampoule seat, wherein the radial projection of the closure element can be arranged between the ampoule seat and securing member.

Abstract: A unique system and method that facilitates trust-based interaction within an online social marketplace is provided. The system and method involve allowing users of the marketplace to selectively interact with one another according to a trustworthiness factor. Users can be deemed trustworthy depending on which email groups they belong to with respect to one another. For example, sellers can limit who can view their listings and when based on trust levels associated with their social groups, communities, or networks. Notifications of new or modified listings can also be sent to potentially interested users based on the users' trust levels. A ratings system can be employed as well to facilitate boosting or diminishing a user's or group's trust level. The social marketplace can include such activities as a listing service to buy, sell, or give items to others, dating and other personal listings, and job searching.

Abstract: The supporting structure of a technical installation made from a material that is not resistant to corrosion and whose inner wall at least temporarily contains a corrosive and abrasive gas-vapor mixture and is protected from acid corrosion by a gas-vapor mixture barrier. This barrier is either placed between a refractory coating (6) and a thermal insulating layer (7) or is integrated into the refractory layer (6) or in the thermal insulating layer (7). The mechanical protection from the permeation of the gas-vapor mixture though the thermal insulation (7) up to the inner wall of the supporting structure allows a thermal insulating material to be selected that has a distinctly reduced thermal conductivity and thus allows the temperature on the exterior of the supporting structure to be lowered reducing energy consumption and improving occupational safety.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates automatically generating an advertisement. An interface component can receive a portion of image data related to at least one of a good or a service associated with a transaction. An automatic posting component can automatically generate an advertisement with a portion of descriptive data related to at least one of the good or the service based at least in part upon the image data, wherein the created advertisement is published to an environment for exposure.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or method that effectuates and facilitates the generation and provision of differential pricing policies based at least in part on the relative social network standing that a user might have with a potential purchaser. The disclosed system can include a component that receives data associated with a user, a good, or a service that the user lists for sale or barter in an online market place. The component can determine, based at least in part on the particular good or service, a differential pricing policy that can be associated therewith. The differential pricing policy can then be utilized to selectively provide differentiated prices to a purchaser based on a relative social network standing that can be established between the purchaser and the user.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates ensuring reliability in an online transaction. An interface component can receive data related to at least one user involved with an online transaction associated with commerce. An evaluation component can generate a reputation associated with the user based on at least one online activity and can employ a pre-determined handshake period for at least one of a feedback on the online transaction or an acknowledgement of a portion of the online transaction.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates querying data across various languages. An interface component can receive data related to a portion of a listing associated with commerce in a first language. An interpreter component can translate a query in a second language to the first language to enable identification of a portion of the listing in the first language.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for performing small incision DLEK include providing a corneal transplantation donor tissue graft; then forming the tissue graft into an implantable configuration using the flexible substrate. Related medical kits and tools for forming a compact or rolled donor tissue graft are also described.

Abstract: A unique system and method that facilitates trust-based interaction within an online social marketplace is provided. The system and method involve allowing users of the marketplace to selectively interact with one another according to a trustworthiness factor. Users can be deemed trustworthy depending on which email groups they belong to with respect to one another. For example, sellers can limit who can view their listings and when based on trust levels associated with their social groups, communities, or networks. Notifications of new or modified listings can also be sent to potentially interested users based on the users' trust levels. A ratings system can be employed as well to facilitate boosting or diminishing a user's or group's trust level. The social marketplace can include such activities as a listing service to buy, sell, or give items to others, dating and other personal listings, and job searching.

Abstract: A system and related techniques manage the adding of digital images or other media to email messages using a comparatively straightforward insert-and-send scheme. A user may choose to insert or embed comparatively low-resolution versions of images or other media automatically published to a media server into an email message. The recipient of that media-enabled message may receive and view the email text message along with the low-resolution images in typical fashion using an email or other client. The recipient may choose to view one or more of the embedded images in greater resolution by linking or activating those images, for instance by moving a cursor and clicking into the selected image or other object. Activating the image or other media object from within the email pane may seamlessly transport the user to the media server's Web page to view a larger-resolution version of that image, for instance using a media player. Video, audio and other media may likewise be inserted into messages.

Abstract: A positioning mechanism and method for fitting a needle on an injection device with an associated needle cover wherein the needle cover has at least one positioning element for guiding or positioning a needle to a pre-defined position relative to the injection device.

Abstract: A device for dispensing liquids includes one or more liquid outlet means carried on a movable head. The device forms part of an automated excision apparatus for cutting biomolecule spots from an array of such spots carried in a gel. The head is mounted on an automated motion control system to allow for movement of the head in X, Y, Z directions under the control of a control means. A displacement means for causing the dispensing of liquid from the one or more liquid outlet means of the device is also carried by the moveable head carrying the liquid delivery outlets allowing the length of the tubing between the outlet and the aspiration device, typically a syringe, to be much shorter. This means that swelling and contraction of the tube is minimized during liquid handling operations which means more accurate delivery of specified volumes through the outlet. The syringes and the outlets are mounted on opposite sides of an axis of movement of the apparatus, keeping the machine compact.

Abstract: A system and related techniques manage the adding of digital images or other media to email messages using a comparatively straightforward insert-and-send scheme. A user may choose to insert or embed comparatively low-resolution versions of images or other media automatically published to a media server into an email message. The recipient of that media-enabled message may receive and view the email text message along with the low-resolution images in typical fashion using an email or other client. The recipient may choose to view one or more of the embedded images in greater resolution by linking or activating those images, for instance by moving a cursor and clicking into the selected image or other object. Activating the image or other media object from within the email pane may seamlessly transport the user to the media server's Web page to view a larger-resolution version of that image, for instance using a media player. Video, audio and other media may likewise be inserted into messages.

Abstract: Catalyzers for purification of exhaust gases are disclosed including a housing, an inlet for supplying the exhaust gases to the housing, a first catalyzer within the housing adjacent to the inlet and a second catalyzer within the housing downstream of the first catalyzer, the first catalyzer having a smaller cross-sectional area than the second catalyzer, and the inlet being angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the first catalyzer.

Abstract: Novel benzofuranylbiphenyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## which are unsubstituted or polysubstituted by radicals R=hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen, phenoxy and benzyloxy and in which M is hydrogen and/or one equivalent of a non-chromophoric cation and n is the number zero, 1 or 2 and m is the number zero or 1, subject to the condition that n and m are not both zero, and the preparation and use thereof as fluorescent brighteners, for example for textiles and paper. The novel benzofuranylbiphenyl compounds are distinguished by their very good stability associated with excellent whitening properties.

Abstract: Novel dibenzofuranylbiphenyl compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## which are unsubstituted or are monosubstituted or polysubstituted by radicals R=hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen, phenoxy and benzyloxy and in which R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen or phenyl and M is hydrogen and/or one equivalent of a non-chromophoric cation and the preparation and use thereof for fluorescent whitening are described.

Abstract: Novel dibenzofuranylbiphenyl compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## which are unsubstituted or are monosubstituted or polysubstituted by radicals R=hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halogen, phenoxy and benzyloxy and in which R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen or phenyl and M is hydrogen and/or one equivalent of a non-chromophoric cation and the preparation and use thereof for fluorescent whitening are described.