Abstract: The present invention relates to an insole containing one or more cavities, wherein said one or more cavities contain a component capable of a physiochemical reaction, as well as articles of footwear containing the insole and methods of making the insole. The invention also relates to methods of heat transfer between an article of footwear and a foot of a wearer of the article of footwear, the method including priming the insole, wherein the priming initiates the physiochemical reaction.

Abstract: A computer system and method is disclosed that includes having video kiosks distributed across various locations that record and transmit videos to a central database for inclusion in a portfolio. The video kiosks include a computer with a touch-screen display and a camera, and can be full-size kiosks or mini-size kiosks depending on space and privacy considerations. A computer system and method is disclosed that includes providing authorized users with access to one or more portfolios, including video recordings received from a video kiosk. The video recordings can be a video resume or a video response to interview questions, as a few examples.