Abstract: A Method and Apparatus for Comparing Colors have been disclosed. In one implementation a compliant membrane which is substantially transparent with an area having a shade/color is placed on the user's skin to see what the shade/color will look like on the skin. In one implementation a compliant substrate which is largely transparent with an area having a shade/color is placed on an inanimate object to see how the shade/color will appear on the inanimate object without the substrate itself causing an unnecessary barrier between the inanimate object and the shade/color.

Abstract: A Method and Apparatus for Comparing Colors have been disclosed. In one implementation a compliant membrane which is substantially transparent with an area having a shade/color is placed on the user's skin to see what the shade/color will look like on the skin. In one implementation a compliant substrate which is largely transparent with an area having a shade/color is placed on an inanimate object to see how the shade/color will appear on the inanimate object without the substrate itself causing an unnecessary barrier between the inanimate object and the shade/color.

Abstract: A Method and Apparatus for Comparing Colors have been disclosed. In one implementation a compliant membrane which is substantially transparent with an area having a shade/color is placed on the user's skin to see what the shade/color will look like on the skin. In one implementation a compliant substrate which is largely transparent with an area having a shade/color is placed on an inanimate object to see how the shade/color will appear on the inanimate object without the substrate itself causing an unnecessary barrier between the inanimate object and the shade/color.

Abstract: A Method and Apparatus for Comparing Colors have been disclosed. In one implementation a compliant membrane which is substantially transparent with an area having a shade/color is placed on the user's skin to see what the shade/color will look like on the skin. In one implementation a compliant substrate which is largely transparent with an area having a shade/color is placed on an inanimate object to see how the shade/color will appear on the inanimate object without the substrate itself causing an unnecessary barrier between the inanimate object and the shade/color.

Abstract: A method to safely remove foxing stains from paper and celluloid items using distilled water, sodium hypochlorite, acetic acid, sodium bicarbonate and glue size.

Abstract: A surgical instrument having an anchor and a plug is capable of anchoring a suture. The anchor has a wall that has an outer surface having threads and an inner surface, and a first end, and a second end. The plug has a first end, a second end, and an outer wall. The surgical instrument may be used during surgical procedures and can be used in the re-tensioning of a suture.

Abstract: A non-toxic formulation to selectively control and kill undesirable epiphytic weeds by applying active ingredients in an effective amount of sodium bicarbonate, potassium salts of fatty acids, sulfur, sesame oil and water.

Abstract: An online competitive commerce program (the “Program”) rewards artists and record labels that have manufactured compact disks or other products based on the number of such products sold online through the Web site of an Internet sales entity. The Program, created for use with music industry merchants, awards a cash prize on a monthly basis to the artist or label whose product sells in the greatest quantity. Such products include CDs, T-shirts, concert tickets, etc.