Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for pari-mutuel wagering are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of supporting a wager type for a pari-mutuel betting race having a predetermined number of participants includes: receiving odds data for each of the predetermined number of participants in the race; removing, from the predetermined number of participants, one or more favorites to win the race based on the odds data, thereby forming a reduced field of participants for consideration in the race; and providing the reduced field of participants to a totalizer system for use in calculating a pari-mutuel payout for a wager of the wager type based on the reduced field of participants and an outcome of the race once run with the one or more favorites, while ignoring the one or more favorites for purposes of the wager type.

Abstract: An Internet advertising system and method enables a client to dynamically send advertising messages to a customer via an intermediary. The client distributes software prepared by the intermediary to a customer base. When installed and activated by the customer, the software creates two bi-directional network links: one between the customer and an on-line Internet based attraction, which enables the customer to interact with the attraction; the other between the customer and the intermediary, which enables the intermediary to send client-prepared advertising messages to the customer. The customer's computer display is divided into designated display areas: some assigned to the attraction; others assigned to the client messages. The client can modify the content of the advertising messages at any time by using several dedicated control panels, and updated messages are stored by the intermediary.

Abstract: A method for processing coffee and a product by the method is set forth. The method includes partially roasting and then packaging the partially roasted coffee beans in a micro-wavable, sealed, package for distribution in commerce. The end user microwaves the package to complete roasting to the desired degree. The beans are then ground and brewed.