Abstract: A system and method for trading using a virtual pari-mutuel pool (VPP) to determine returns of investment for an investments in the outcome (or combination of outcomes) for a particular event. In an illustrative implementation, a electronic virtual pari-mutuel pool (VPP) is created using information from a “dirt-world” pari-mutuel pool (DWPP) at an event site and investment information from online investments (e.g., online investments generating an online pool (OP)) on the outcome of the event which are agnostic to the DWPP. The VPP sets the return of investment on an investment made that predicts the correct outcome (or combination) of outcomes for the event. Further, in the illustrative implementation, the trading system and methods operatively can utilize an auction system and a pari-mutuel pool or virtual pari-mutuel pool system and incorporating limit orders to provide payouts for multiple outcomes on an individual events.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing aromatic aldehyde compounds. Some of the disclosed compositions are useful as topical therapeutics for treating inflammatory dermatologic conditions. Some of the compositions are useful in transdermal and other systemic dose forms for treating other inflammatory conditions in mammals.