Abstract: Wearable electronic apparatus providing sensory feedback is provided. The wearable electronic apparatus has master beads that can power slave beads. The beads have electronic circuitry enabling visual, auditory or haptic feedback to be initiated by the master beads. Master beads of one unit of a wearable electronic apparatus communicate with master beads of another unit of another apparatus. In the presence or proximity of an authorized apparatus, the master bead causes the slave beads to provide a user with sensory feedback.

Abstract: An idler for use on a tracked vehicle of the type having a track that includes a plurality of track links joined together, which track links pass around the idler. The idler includes a plurality of generally flat surfaces that come into contact with corresponding generally flat surfaces on the track links as the track links pass around the idler. Reduced wear results. The generally flat surfaces on the idler may be provided by removable wear plates.

Abstract: An idler for use on a tracked vehicle of the type having a track that includes a plurality of track links joined together, which track links pass around the idler. The idler includes a plurality of generally flat surfaces that come into contact with corresponding generally flat surfaces on the track links as the track links pass around the idler. Reduced wear results. The generally flat surfaces on the idler may be provided by removable wear plates.

Abstract: Systems and methods configured to alert a portfolio manager (or other asset manager, investor, or proxy) as to the presence of a trade opportunity, such as an order, acceptance of which would improve a portfolio managed by the portfolio manager. The systems and methods may facilitate trading in securities that are illiquid, and additionally may increase anonymity in placing orders.

Abstract: The present invention provides investment advice systems. One version of the present invention provides investment advice systems that allow a user to select one or more advisors from a list of investment advisors. According to this version of the invention, the end user can receive advice on a particular transaction either separately from each investment advisor or in consensus. The system offers advice in part on the user's portfolio, tax position and risk profile and in part on the advisors evaluation of current market conditions. Thus, when a user is considering making a transaction, the user can obtain advice that can take into portfolio information including a user's proposed transaction and/or user portfolio information. A user armed with the above-described customized advice can execute a specific transaction and have their portfolio updated to reflect execution of that (those) order(s).

Abstract: The present invention provides investment advice systems. One version of the present invention provides investment advice systems that allow a user to select one or more advisors from a list of investment advisors. According to this version of the invention, the end user can receive advice on a particular transaction either separately from each investment advisor or in consensus. The system offers advice in part on the user's portfolio, tax position and risk profile and in part on the advisors evaluation of current market conditions. Thus, when a user is considering making a transaction, the user can obtain advice that can take into portfolio information including a user's proposed transaction and/or user portfolio information. A user armed with the above-described customized advice can execute a specific transaction and have their portfolio updated to reflect execution of that (those) order(s).

Abstract: A method of evaluating tissue changes in a mammal occurring as a result of applying a therapeutic hyperthermia treatment to a volume of tissue of the mammal, which entails:a) placing electrodes on, near or into the volume of tissue to be monitored;b) applying therapeutic hyperthermia to the volume of tissue desired to be heated;c) measuring the electrical impedance of the volume of tissue to be monintored at least twice by means of the electrodes and by impedance measurement means in order to measure frequency dependent changes in the measured electrical impedance;d) employing the frequency dependent changes in the measured electrical impedance to evaluate physiological and histological changes in the tissue cells, thereby measuring the nature and extent of the tissue changes; ande) employing the measurements obtained from the tissue changes as a predictive assay of the progress of the hyperthermia treatment, thereby employing the same as an aid in adjusting the administration of the treatment, or determining