Abstract: A grocery bag tracking and alerting framework enables consumers to monitor and locate their supply of grocery bags when they are in need of such bags for shopping excursions. The framework interrogates one or more elements to identify and locate grocery bags in the vicinity of the user, and alerts the user of their presence when needed. The framework also provides users with information regarding a quantity of bags, type of bags, size of bags, and when the number is less than a predetermined number of a preferred supply. The framework also correlates a number and type of bag with shopping list or needed items.

Abstract: Presently descibed are methods useful in treating outer ear conditions generally associated with the secretion of cerumen. The methods comprise the step of locally administering a therapeutically effective amount of neurotoxin such as a botulinum toxin to the ear canal of a patient. The conditions to be treated are generally associated with excess secretion of cerumen or the build-up of cerumen in the ear canal of a patient. Such conditions can include, but are not limited to, conductive hearing loss, pain and cough, for example.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to sporting apparatus comprising at least one elongated member having top, bottom and edge surfaces and at least a portion of at least one light source assembly embedded flush or substantially flush or recessed relative to at least one of the surfaces. In particular embodiments, the apparatus can include, but is not limited to, a snowboard, at least one ski or skate. An exemplary light source can include, but is not limited to, at least one embedded light emitting diode.