Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for exercise, strength and physical therapeutic training wherein a clear hollow tube is filled with a liquid and/or movable object and sealed at opposing ends allowing the trainer and/or trainee to view the movement and displacement of contents to assist in the workout to better maintain balance and strength.

Abstract: A system and method for comparing information from different sources in which anchor links identifying categories of information are embedded within reports on a plurality of items to be compared, and in which a plurality of dynamic frames are provided in a visual display, each frame displaying the portion of a report for a different one of the plurality of items to be compared, which portion corresponds to a designated common anchor link.

Abstract: A distributed wireless sensor network node is disclosed. The wireless sensor network node includes a plurality of sensor modules coupled to a system bus and configured to sense a parameter. The parameter may be an object, an event or any other parameter. The node collects data representative of the parameter. The node also includes a communication module coupled to the system bus and configured to allow the node to communicate with other nodes. The node also includes a processing module coupled to the system bus and adapted to receive the data from the sensor module and operable to analyze the data. The node also includes a power module connected to the system bus and operable to generate a regulated voltage.