Abstract: The invention provides immunogenic compositions which enhance the duration and strength of the immune response in a mammal. The immunogenic compositions contain an HIV antigen, an immunomer and an adjuvant. The HIV antigen can be a whole-killed HIV virus devoid of outer envelope protein gp120. Alternatively, the HIV antigen can be a whole-killed HIV virus, or a p24 antigen. Also provided are kits, the components of which, when combined, produce the immunogenic compositions of the invention. The invention also provides methods of making the immunogenic compositions, by combining an HIV antigen, an immunomer and optionally an adjuvant. The invention further provides a method of immunizing a mammal, by enhancing an immune response in the mammal by administering to the mammal an immunogenic composition containing an HIV antigen, an immunomer and optionally an adjuvant.

Abstract: A method and a system for registering a wireless telephone user are provided. The method comprises providing subscriber identification data on wireless carrier on-line activation site; using, without re-keying, the subscriber identification data in and by at least one separate database, thereby eliminating double-entry of subscriber information. The system comprises a wireless carrier on-line activation site on which subscriber identification data can be provided; a data provider for providing data to the activation site; a data extractor for extracting the subscriber identification data from the activation site; at least one separate database receiving the identification data extracted by the data extractor and using the data; whereby double-entry of subscriber information is eliminated.

Abstract: The invention provides immunogenic compositions which enhance the duration and strength of the immune response in a mammal. The immunogenic compositions contain an HIV antigen, an immunomer and an adjuvant. The HIV antigen can be a whole-killed HIV virus devoid of outer envelope protein gp120. Alternatively, the HIV antigen can be a whole-killed HIV virus, or a p24 antigen. Also provided are kits, the components of which, when combined, produce the immunogenic compositions of the invention. The invention also provides methods of making the immunogenic compositions, by combining an HIV antigen, an immunomer and optionally an adjuvant. The invention further provides a method of immunizing a mammal, by enhancing an immune response in the mammal by administering to the mammal an immunogenic composition containing an HIV antigen, an immunomer and optionally an adjuvant.

Abstract: A multi purpose lock device is provided to be used with a hanger and other items such as a flashlight, radio, tape recorder, first aid kit, exit light, piggy bank, clock and smoke alarm or burglar alarm. The lock consists of a housing affixed to one of such items and a shackel which can be locked around any suitable pole, abutment, doorknob or the like.

Abstract: A cushioned sole for the foot which is hollow and resilient the interior having contained a fluid or other flowable material, such as sand and the like, the sole having for a principal purpose the affording of maximum comfort for the wearer. Small air valves are provided to allow the sole to breathe the degree of which is subject to control by slide covers. The sole is composed of discrete parts each specially shaped to prevent back sliding of the foot when walking on loose sand or climbing dirt trails. A second, flattened sole may be attached to the first sole for more ordinary usage of the subject foot wear.