Abstract: There is provided a cyanoacrylate composition comprising: a cyanoacrylate; and a 2-substituted benzothiazole or a derivative thereof wherein the 2-substituent is an alkyl, an alkene, an alkylbenzyl, an alkylamino, an alkoxy, an alkylhydroxy, an ether, a sulfenamide, a thioalkyl or a thioalkoxy group, with the proviso that an amide portion of the sulfenamide does not have a tert butylamino or a morpholine group.

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise a system and method for providing mortgage and/or credit services over the Internet. In one embodiment, a preferred method comprises: (a) selectively providing information concerning a plurality of mortgage and/or credit programs to an Internet-connected user; (b) receiving an indication of whether the user wishes to explore home financing options or home equity loan options; (c) receiving an indication of whether the user maintains an asset and/or brokerage account with a sponsor of the mortgage and/or credit services; (d) receiving an indication of the user's residence; (e) receiving information concerning a property to be financed, (f) receiving information concerning the user's investments; (g) processing the received information to determine mortgage and/or credit options that correspond to the user's needs; and (h) presenting those mortgage and/or credit options to the user via the Internet.

Abstract: A system and method for managing content utilizes a relational database management system, which organizes materials such as curriculum materials into, for example, an organizational hierarchy. The system and method allows a user to align materials to a variety of standards including, for example, local, school district, state, and national standards. The system and method also enables a user assess student performance to determine which areas of a curriculum are meeting standards and which require improvement and modification. The system and method further enables the user to assess the effectiveness of a curriculum and curriculum materials by integrating student performance data with such factors as curriculum materials used, assignment histories, and student profile data.

Abstract: A suspension and power connector for illuminated house number signs includes an apertured mount plate which receives and is supported by a power connector body. An apertured anchor plate receives the body and bears against the mount plate. Suspension brackets underlie the anchor plate with fasteners connecting the brackets and anchor plate to the mount plate. The body at one end includes a threaded connector adapted for support, assembly into an electrified socket on a porch ceiling. The body at its other end has an electric socket adapted to receive an incandescent bulb. A housing for a house number sign has a transparent front wall and an open top which extends over the bulb, engages the anchor plate and is secure thereto by the brackets.