Abstract: A handbag pillow for maintaining the shape and freshness of a handbag is disclosed comprising a pillow dimensioned to fit within the handbag; a pillow stuffing filling the handbag pillow having multi-dimensional clusters to maintain the pillow in a shape which is generally the interior shape of the handbag so that the shape of the handbag is maintained; and a scented sachet carried within said handbag pillow containing a scented filling for maintaining the freshness of the handbag.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new bond issue information management and distribution system and methods of using the same in which users, including bond issuers, investors, underwriters, and other financial intermediaries may participate regardless of affiliation, or lack of affiliation, amongst them. The disclosed system and method provides a central clearinghouse for information regarding new issue bonds and provides open access to such information. Also disclosed is a system and method for distribution of advertisements regarding new issue bonds.

Abstract: Trading card games and methods of play. The trading card game includes first and second game components comprising a plurality of first and second individual game pieces each having attributes visibly displayed thereon. The second game pieces further including at least one attribute variable during game play. In the preferred methods of game play, the at least one variable attribute includes a point value attribute. The numerical value of the variable point value attribute may increase or decrease during game play. As the variable point value attribute increases in value other attributes of the game pieces may become available for use during game play.