Abstract: A method, system and computer program for providing a loyalty engine enabling dynamic administration of charity donations is provided. The method includes a merchant creating by operation of the loyalty engine a customized loyalty program defined by a plurality of rules for administering their loyalty program; the operator of the loyalty engine registers one or more charities on the loyalty engine; the merchant also defines on the loyalty engine the rules under which, as part of their loyalty program, they will make a donation to the one or more charities in connection with one or more transactions with a member that is associated to the loyalty program; the member optionally selects, as part of their participation in the loyalty program, the one or more charities to whom the merchant shall make a donation based on transactions between the member and merchant, and further based on the applicable rules defined by the merchant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of normalizing blood glucose levels in mammals utilizing liver-selective glucokinase activators. The present invention also provides a method of increasing liver metabolism and decreasing apoptosis independent of glucose normalization or hyperglycemic conditions.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program for enabling a loyalty program to be linked to one or more card issuers, and thereby their cardholders is provided. A loyalty system is provided that is operable to enable the creation, implementation and management of one or more loyalty programs that provide benefits to members of the loyalty programs in connection with transactions between the members and one or more merchants associated with the loyalty system.

Abstract: An ambient stable tea-based beverage having a pH of from 1 to 4.5 comprising from 0.01 to 3 wt% tea solids, from 100 to 300 ppm sorbic acid, from 100 to 300 ppm benzoic acid and from 100 to 280 ppm of a polyphosphate having the formula M-[-MPO4—)n-M, where n is from 5 to 22 and M is independently selected from the sodium and potassium atoms is provided.

Abstract: A low temperature lubricant oil composition having improved viscosity-temperature properties, lubricating properties and pour point is described. The composition comprises a homogeneous mixture of from 1% to 50% by weight of poly(dimethylsiloxane) having an average viscosity at 100.degree. F between 100,000 cs and 1,000,000 cs, the remainder of the mixture being a hydrocarbon oil selected from certain alkenes, isoparaffins and naphthenics. The composition can also contain a foam inhibitor such as a perfluoroalkylpolyether.