Abstract: Disclosed herein are LRRC33 inhibiting agents and related methods and uses thereof. More specifically, therapeutic agents for inhibiting LRRC33 effects in vivo are provided. Such agents are useful for the treatment of various disorders involving cells expressing LRRC33 or LRRC33-containing complexes on the surface of cells.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for providing a event notification concerning a specific member of a social network to one or more social network friends of the specific member. A first event message is received in response to the event notification from a first social network friend of the specific member. In response to the first event message, a communal space within the social network accessible by the specific member and the one or more social network friends is generated. The first event message from the first social network friend is posted within the communal space.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for inducing customers to visit a retail establishment to engage in a financial transaction. An offer to redeem a stored value payment card dependent upon visiting the retail establishment is displayed on a first computer to an end user. Personal user information is gathered and a unique redemption PIN is created. A second computer displays to a retailer at the physical retail establishment a retailer interface used for validating the unique redemption PIN. Upon visiting the physical retail establishment the end user validates the redemption PIN. The retailer interface received a mailing address from end user and mails a stored value payment card to the end user. End user activates the stored value payment card by visiting a unique URL and answering questions associated with their visit.

Abstract: A device for retrieving balls includes a hollow tube for receiving and dispensing a ball. The device further includes a plurality of flexible mounting brackets so that the device can be selectively mounted along a support surface. An automated coin dispensing system is connected to the tube and includes a sensor aligned with an aperture formed at a predetermined section of the tube. Such a sensor detects when a ball is passing through the tube and sends a signal to a solenoid for causing the coin dispensing system to release a predetermined amount of money.

Abstract: A means for stabilizing a large diameter - to - thickness ratio wheel to prevent axial flutter of the wheel at high wheel speeds is disclosed. The wheel is supported for rotation through a gap formed by at least one pair of spaced bearing plates. Each bearing plate provides a relieved area in the side juxtaposed to the wheel, the non-relieved area of the bearing plate and the wheel surface defining a nozzle directed generally toward the periphery of the wheel. The gap spacing is adjustable. Means are provided for introducing fluid through each bearing plate into the relieved area on both sides of and at circumferentially spaced locations on the wheel face. The flow of fluid which impinges on the face is maintained constant. Through a change in direction through the gap and due to centrifugal forces the fluid moves toward the wheel periphery at increased velocity. The flowing fluid creates hydrodynamic conditions which stiffen the wheel sufficiently to prevent axial flutter.