Abstract: A watercraft configured for use in a body of water is provided including a deck and at least one propulsion mechanism mounted at a first end of the deck. The at least one propulsion mechanism is configured to move the watercraft within the body of water. A man lift movable between a lowered position and a raised position is mounted to the deck. The man lift is configured to raise a person a vertical distance above the deck. Mounting brackets are arranged adjacent a first and second side of the deck. The mounting brackets are translatable between a retracted position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the mounting brackets extend perpendicularly from the first side and the second side, respectively. An inflatable pontoon is removably coupled to each of the mounting brackets.

Abstract: Hair colourant formulations fall into three main categories designated permanent, semi-permanent and temporary. Permanent hair colourant formulations are oxidative dye systems and generally contain paraphenylene diamine (PPD) and resorcinol, both of which have been shown to cause sensitisation and mutagenicity. Furthermore, severe oxidising conditions are required which in themselves cause skin irritation and sensitization as well as hair fibre damage. The inventive composition addresses the aforementioned disadvantages by providing a hair colour composition comprising: (a) Gossypetin; and either (b1) A combination of a peroxidase with either a hydrogen peroxide generator or hydrogen peroxide, or (b2) a laccase; wherein the composition has a pH of 4.5 to 7.0, preferably less than or equal to 6.0.

Abstract: A composition which is adapted for oral consumption and which is in the form of a substantially homogeneous aqueous emulsion, suspension or dispersion comprising salicylic acid, or a C1 to C6 alkyl ester thereof, and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can exhibit an anti-inflammatory effect in skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair colour composition, in particular a hair colour composition comprising a flavonoid, a catalyst consisting of iron (II) or cobalt (II) complexed to a non-proteinaceous heterocyclic macrocycle ligand composed of pyrrole or pyrroline subunits, and either a hydrogen peroxide generator or 0.0001 to less than 1.5% w/w hydrogen peroxide. The flavonoid is selected from the group consisting of flavones, isoflavones, flavans, isoflavans, flavanones, flavonols, flavan-3-ols, dihydroflavon ol, flavanonols, proanthocyanidins, aurones, chalcones, dihydrochalcones, flavonolignans, and derivatives thereof, wherein the hair colour composition has a pH of 4.5 to 8.0, preferably 5.5 to 7.5.

Abstract: Hair can be damaged in a number of ways including exposure to heat, bleaching, use of shampoos and styling products, brushing and combing, and exposure to the environment, for example ultra-violet light. Existing treatments designed to repair damaged hair make use of surface active materials that mask the problem rather than actually repairing the hair. These materials modify fibre feel by changing consumer perceivable fibre sensory cues such as smoothness, may change some measurable physical properties such as hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity, but do not change other physical characteristics such as fibre stiffness, strength or structural integrity. The invention relates to a method of repairing hair fibres using flavonoids, hydrogen peroxide and a peroxidase enzyme.

Abstract: Use of dried rehydratable food, such as in a dried soup, a dried beverage, a breakfast cereal, a yoghurt and a dried sauce, is widespread. However it has been observed that when the dried components are fruit and/or vegetable, the components, on rehydration, do not resemble the fruit and/or vegetable before desiccation. That is to say they no longer have a fresh appearance but are discoloured and lack firmness. This transformation is due to cellular damage which occurs during desiccation. In particular, it is thought that phospholipid membranes are destabilised by insertion of cellular amphiphiles, phase transition into the gel phase and membrane fusion. This invention seeks to solve the above-mentioned technical problem by providing, amongst other things, a dried rehydratable food which is a fruit, vegetable or part thereof which, on rehydration, has improved appearance, texture and rehydration properties.

Abstract: A composition suitable to improve skin characteristics is described along with a regimen to improve skin characteristics. The composition is not limited to format, and can be in the form of a capsule, tablet or food product. When consumed within a defined regimen, the composition with active mixture results in skin that is smoother and with a reduction in wrinkles.

Abstract: This invention relates to a plurality of compositions for dietary health management and its use in the prevention or treatment of any one of the disease states in the group consisting of cardiovascular disease, inflammation and diarrhoea. Human evolution has been a very slow process in contrast to the relatively recent, rapid changes in our diet since the Neolithic revolution which marked the switch from hunter-gatherer to agricultural life-style around 10,000 years ago. Moreover our genome has not had time to evolve at the same pace and therefore it is postulated that our bodies will work more efficiently with an ancestral diet.

Abstract: Hair colourant formulations fall into three main categories designated permanent, semi-permanent and temporary. Permanent hair colourant formulations are oxidative dye systems and generally contain paraphenylene diamine (PPD) and resorcinol, both of which have been shown to cause sensitisation and mutagenicity. Furthermore, severe oxidising conditions are required which in themselves cause skin irritation and sensitization as well as hair fibre damage. The inventive method addresses the aforementioned disadvantages by providing a method of colouring hair fibres, the method comprising the step of applying a hair colour composition, the hair colour composition comprising: (a) (+)-Catechin, (?)-catechin, (+)-epicatechin, (?)-epicatechin or mixtures thereof; (b) A hydrogen peroxide generator or hydrogen peroxide; and (c) A peroxidase and; wherein the composition has a pH of 4.5 to 7.0, preferably less than or equal to 6.0.

Abstract: A composition which is adapted for oral consumption comprising daidzein and an anthocyanidin, wherein the weight ratio of daidzein to anthocyanidin is in the range of from 1:1 to 1:100, wherein the daidzein is in the form of a pre-prepared aqueous dispersion, and wherein the composition is free of soy protein, which can exhibit an anti-inflammatory effect in skin, the use of a composition containing daidzein and an anthocyanidin for obtaining an anti-inflammatory effect in the skin and a method of reducing skin inflammation through the oral consumption of the composition.

Abstract: Use of dried rehydratable food, such as in a dried soup, a dried beverage, a breakfast cereal, a yoghurt and a dried sauce, is widespread. However it has been observed that when the dried components are fruit and/or vegetable, the components, on rehydration, do not resemble the fruit and/or vegetable before desiccation. That is to say they no longer have a fresh appearance but are discoloured and lack firmness. This transformation is due to cellular damage which occurs during desiccation. In particular, it is thought that phospholipid membranes are destabilised by insertion of cellular amphiphiles, phase transition into the gel phase and membrane fusion. This invention seeks to solve the above-mentioned technical problem by providing, amongst other things, a dried rehydratable food which is a fruit, vegetable or part thereof which, on rehydration, has improved appearance, texture and rehydration properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to the provision of an edible composition for the treatment of cutaneous signs of ageing, in particular those associated with loss of skin elasticity, wrinkles and sagging. Thus the inventive composition provides skin benefits selected from the group consisting of enhancing collagen deposition in the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and reducing sagging.

Abstract: Composition for oral consumption in the form of a substantially 5 homogeneous aqueous emulsion, suspension or dispersion comprising genistein and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and less than 1% by weight of soy protein, wherein the weight ratio of genistein to DHA is in the range of from 1:100 to 1:1, the composition comprises genistein in an amount of from 0.0001% to 0.1% by 10 weight and the genistein and DHA exhibit an anti-ageing effect on skin.

Abstract: A composition which is adapted for oral consumption comprising daidzein and an anthocyanidin, wherein the weight ratio of daidzein to anthocyanidin is in the range of from 1:1 to 1:100, wherein the daidzein is in the form of a pre-prepared aqueous dispersion, and wherein the composition is free of soy protein, which can exhibit an anti-inflammatory effect in skin, the use of a composition containing daidzein and an anthocyanidin for obtaining an anti-inflammatory effect in the skin and a method of reducing skin inflammation through the oral consumption of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds useful in the treatment of diseases associated with prenylation of proteins and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and to methods for inhibiting protein prenylation in an organism using the same.

Abstract: This invention relates to the provision of an edible composition for the treatment of cutaneous signs of ageing, in particular those associated with loss of skin elasticity, wrinkles and sagging. Thus the inventive composition provides skin benefits selected from the group consisting of enhancing collagen deposition in the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and reducing sagging.

Abstract: A composition which is adapted for oral consumption and which comprises: (i) a PPAR ligand; such as EPA or DHA (ii) an oestrogen receptor binding agent; such as soy isoflavones (iii) an agent that is involved in the post-translational modification of collagen; such as ascorbic acid and (iv) a carotenoid, wherein the composition is substantially free from added zinc and/or selenium, can provide an anti-ageing effect on skin and may be used to increase collagen synthesis in skin.

Abstract: A stable consumable emulsion, comprising at least 50% water, 0.2 to 3 wt % of an oil comprising at least 12 wt % of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, an antioxidant, a flavouring and at least 0.01 wt % food-grade phospholipid emulsifier is provided which provides noticeable improvements in skin when consumed regularly.

Abstract: Composition for oral consumption in the form of a substantially 5 homogeneous aqueous emulsion, suspension or dispersion comprising genistein and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and less than 1% by weight of soy protein, wherein the weight ratio of genistein to DHA is in the range of from 1:100 to 1:1, the composition comprises genistein in an amount of from 0.0001% to 0.1% by 10 weight and the genistein and DHA exhibit an anti-ageing effect on skin.

Abstract: A composition which is adapted for oral consumption and which comprises: (i) a PPAR ligand; such as EPA or DHA (ii) an oestrogen receptor binding agent; such as soy isoflavones (iii) an agent that is involved in the post-translational modification of collagen; such as ascorbic acid and (iv) a carotenoid, wherein the composition is substantially free from added zinc and/or selenium, can provide an anti-ageing effect on skin and may be used to increase collagen synthesis in skin.