Abstract: A structural connector for fastening structural components together includes a floor. Two spaced sidewalls extend from respective sides of the floor, the floor and the sidewalls defining a channel in which a first of the structural components can be received. The sidewalls are configured so that the sidewalls can be fastened to the first structural component. A positioning arrangement is operatively arranged with respect to the floor so that the floor can be positioned on the second structural component for fastening to the second structural component.

Abstract: A structural connector for fastening structural components together includes a floor. Two spaced sidewalls extend from respective sides of the floor, the floor and the sidewalls defining a channel in which a first of the structural components can be received. The sidewalls are configured so that the sidewalls can be fastened to the first structural component. A positioning arrangement is operatively arranged with respect to the floor so that the floor can be positioned on the second structural component for fastening to the second structural component.

Abstract: Payment systems and methods using wireless transponders in a community of retailers are disclosed. The disclosed systems and method include a community of retailers, an RFID transponder card, a number of readers for reading an identification number from the RFID transponder card when a subscriber carrying the card enters the community, a local computer in communication with the plurality of points of sale for receiving the identification number and associating the identification number with a subscriber account, and a Clearinghouse computer for validating the transponder card and notifying the local computer of the card's validation.

Abstract: Payment systems and methods using wireless transponders in a community of retailers are disclosed. The disclosed systems and method include a community of retailers, an RFID transponder card, a number of readers for reading an identification number from the RFID transponder card when a subscriber carrying the card enters the community, a local computer in communication with the plurality of points of sale for receiving the identification number and associating the identification number with a subscriber account, and a Clearinghouse computer for validating the transponder card and notifying the local computer of the card's validation.

Abstract: A container for receiving a plurality of pills having a visually observable characteristic includes a receptacle having a wall forming a cavity with an open end suitable for receiving at least a portion of the plurality of pills. A lid is receivable on the wall at the open end, and a visual indicator is disposed on one of the receptacle and the lid. The visual indicator is capable of communicating the visually observable characteristic of the plurality of pills.

Abstract: Payment systems and methods using wireless transponders in a community of retailers are disclosed. The disclosed systems and method include a community of retailers, an RFID transponder card, a number of readers for reading an identification number from the RFID transponder card when a subscriber carrying the card enters the community, a local computer in communication with the plurality of points of sale for receiving the identification number and associating the identification number with a subscriber account, and a Clearinghouse computer for validating the transponder card and notifying the local computer of the card's validation.