Abstract: A receptacle apparatus 10 which includes a receptacle 14 into which refuse is placed very shortly after it is placed within the apparatus 10, thereby reducing the likelihood that it will be undesirably communicated into the surrounding environment 80.

Abstract: A system and method for viewing and tracking astronomical objects using a telescope located on a balcony or deck-like structure. A telescope system comprising a portable computer controlled telescope, a video imaging camera attached to the telescope, and a monitor connected to the video camera. The telescope with the video camera attached is precisely balanced in both altitude and azimuth. A method for viewing and tracking astronomical objects with a telescope system comprising the following steps: providing a telescope system comprising a portable computer controlled telescope, a video imaging camera attached to the telescope, and a monitor; precisely balancing the telescope with the camera attached in both altitude and azimuth for the telescope's entire range of motion; placing the telescope and camera on a structure that allows movement in relation to the earth's surface; and performing an alignment of the telescope.

Abstract: A new and novel golf club 10 having a handle portion 12 and a golf ball contacting portion 16 which includes at least one aperture or slot 30 which reduces the drag experienced by the golf club 10 as it hits a golf ball 70.