Abstract: A method for providing an online social network of radio listeners, the method comprising the steps of providing a database of radio stations; providing a flagging function to allow the users to generate flags to indicate one or more radio stations; providing a flag-cast comprising a continuously updated feed of the flags generated by the users; providing a profile database storing user data associated with each of the users; providing a communications interface allowing the users to communicate user information to the social network provider; providing a monitoring module to track user activities on the social network; providing an activity database to store activity data about the users; providing a flag database to store flag data related to the flags generated by the users; and providing a flag-cast component that limits the flags displayed in the flag-cast by identifying selected flags.

Abstract: A method for providing an online social network of radio listeners, the method comprising the steps of providing a database of radio stations; providing a flagging function to allow the users to generate flags to indicate one or more radio stations; providing a flag-cast comprising a continuously updated feed of the flags generated by the users; providing a profile database storing user data associated with each of the users; providing a communications interface allowing the users to communicate user information to the social network provider; providing a monitoring module to track user activities on the social network; providing an activity database to store activity data about the users; providing a flag database to store flag data related to the flags generated by the users; and providing a flag-cast component that limits the flags displayed in the flag-cast by identifying selected flags.

Abstract: A free, wireless, network-based system and method for providing listeners with managed, personalized, valued radio broadcast content, in real time, from a broadcasting entity, by way of a mobile device, for offering a mobile marketing medium to advertisers in order to micro-target consumers with advertisement, for leveraging unmatched psychographics and demographics, and for eliminating a need to surf radio channels, the system and method involving a network, a flagging software being made available via the network in a website, and at least one mobile device for entering user information by at least one user and for receiving, playing, storing, and retransmitting, radio broadcast content, the at least one mobile device being capable of interfacing with the network.

Abstract: This utility patent invention is for a high capacity bridge overhang bracket which utilizes a timber diagonal member and a threaded rod vertical member for maximum geometric adjustability. The hanger assembly for this bracket consists of rotational connection to the body of the bracket and is supported by a single bolt through the bridge girder web. This support consists of an over-sized hole which is slotted above for erection and disassembly over a loosened bolt in order to minimize the time and people involved. The bracket is designed for the use of either a 4×4 or 4×6 timber diagonal members and ½ inch coil rod vertical members.

Abstract: Provided is a technique for use in connection with the return of an item having been previously purchased by a consumer from a seller. Initially, a request to return the purchased item is received. In response, a replacement product is selected by matching a predefined database of selling options and the replacement product is offered to the consumer. The request is then processed, and if the consumer has elected to obtain the replacement product, a credit is issued against the cost of the replacement product.