Abstract: The present invention provides modified erythrocytes which comprise viral receptor proteins capable of mediating entry of respective viruses into the modified erythrocytes. The present invention also provides methods of using the modified erythrocytes for the treatment or prevention of viral infections. In one embodiment, the modified erythrocytes of the present invention comprise CD4 and at least one HIV coreceptor, such as CXCR4 or CCR5. The modified erythrocytes, when administered to an HIV patient, bind to the plasma virus and induce the injection of the HIV ribonucleoprotein complex into the cells. The entrapped viral content is either degraded or deactivated within the erythrocytes, or destroyed by erythrophagocytosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of conferring viral immunity and/or reversing viral pathogenesis via strategic genomic integration of a genetically engineered replication incompetent vDNA composition, i.e., a theravirus. The invention is generally effectuated by administering to a host a therapeutic amount of genetically engineered viral DNA (vDNA) composition in an amount sufficient to out-compete the natural pathogenic vDNA's ability to integrate into the host cells genome. The genetically engineered vDNA construct is genetically altered in a manner that effectively prevents post integration transcription of the composition. The invention is effective in the prevention and treatment of viral infections, including, HIV (AIDS), herpes and hepatitis.

Abstract: A pointing device operable with a computer system having transmitting means for transmitting data between the pointing device and the computer system; and a storage medium.

Abstract: A wireless distributed certified real time bidding and tracking system for live events, such as a live auction. An auctioneer selects an auction site to conduct the live auction, and the auction site can be a site that is remote from bidders. Attendees of the live auction include live bidders, wireless bidders, or a mix of each. A Local Auction Management Server (LAMS) is set up at the auction site, though can also be located remotely and accessed by a remote client, from the live auction site. The LAMS server communicates in real time with a Proxy Server in communication with the wireless network. A live bidder, who has a wireless device in his/her possession, can arrange to be notified of the commencement of the auction, the impending auction of items they are interested in and can submit bids before the auction, during the auction and in some cases, after the auction has ended. A time date stamp function is associated with all actions taken at the wireless device.