Abstract: A tool for engaging a roof includes a peak engagement member for engaging a first surface of the roof, and an operator climbing member including an elongated central body and a plurality of spaced apart step handles mounted on the central body. The operator climbing member is configured for engaging the second surface of the roof and is operatively connected to the peak engagement member.

Abstract: A tool for engaging a roof includes a peak engagement member for engaging a first surface of the roof, and an operator climbing member including an elongated central body and a plurality of spaced apart step handles mounted on the central body. The operator climbing member is configured for engaging the second surface of the roof and is operatively connected to the peak engagement member.

Abstract: Technologies for handling emergency calls from mobile communication devices include receiving an emergency call originated by a mobile communication device to a land line number serviced by an emergency call handling server, determining an emergency call center to handle the emergency call based on the called land line number, and routing the emergency call to the determined emergency call center. The land line number may have a pre-defined location associated therewith.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for delivering directed video content within a chat application. In response to a request to initiate a chat session generated by a user, a chat application is initiated. The chat application collects information associated with the user. The collected information may include contact information, demographic information, and information identifying products and services in which the user is interested. Based on the collected information, the chat application selects video content to be displayed to the user within a chat application interface.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for the skin, comprising porous silica particles having an oil absorption capacity of at least four times by weight their own weight, at least one humectant, and at least 20% water, wherein the porous silica particles and the at least one humectant are present in a combined amount effective to provide moisturization and oil absorption to the skin. Also, a method for providing moisturization and oil absorption to skin by applying the inventive composition to the skin.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising nanoparticles in a cosmetically acceptable medium. A process for making up, caring for and/or treating at least one keratinous substance comprising applying a cosmetic composition comprising nanoparticles in a cosmetically acceptable medium.

Abstract: A shoe and boot cleaning device is disclosed, comprised of a main housing of a generally rectangular, hollow box configuration. A scraping blade is used to scrape mud off of shoes and boots. At least one rotating brush is used to clean off debris from the bottom of the shoes and boots. A drawer is located on the bottom of the main housing and collects the mud and dirt from the shoes and boots. The drawer can be removed for easy cleaning.