Abstract: A system for advertising an employment opportunity and efficiently providing information needed for a prospective employee to make a holistic assessment of the opportunity includes a job posting made accessible to potential candidates via a computer network or computer readable media. The job posting is comprised of a plurality of sections, with each section being devoted to one or more specific topics. The sections are accessible from an intuitive main menu. The sections provide an orderly arrangement of details concerning the employment position, significant co-workers, schools, housing, the community, nearby universities, an interview itinerary and links to local websites of interest, as well as views of residents (e.g., community leaders) concerning the community. The information may be presented in text, graphics, animation, audio and/or video formats.

Abstract: A peristaltic pump includes a pumping mechanism cover releasably coupled to a pumping mechanism base or gear case cover and configured to enshroud components including a roller assembly and tube. Removal of the pumping mechanism cover exposes the components to facilitate maintenance. The pumping mechanism cover may be locked into a closed position using a threaded bushing or a pivoting latch. A plurality of engagement studs may be provided to secure the pumping mechanism base to the gear case housing cover. The pumping mechanism base or gear case cover is configured for releasably engaging tubing inlet and outlet fittings. Thus, tubing may be installed or removed without having to disassemble or remove any other portion of the pumping mechanism base.

Abstract: A device for keeping trash receptacles from being knocked or blown over comprises a rigid vertical rod assembly to which a trash receptacle is gravitationally engaged, and a spike assembly frictionally secured to the ground. The device may comprise one unit or two separable mating parts.