Abstract: A host computing device conducts scheduled repetitive searches for a resource to be purchased and delivery according to a specified delivery schedule. A customer provides the host with a description of the resource and provides a specified delivery schedule. The host computing device conducts automated scheduled repetitive searches for the resource, selects a vendor offering the resource based on a criterion (e.g., lowest price), and conducts the respective purchases such that the resources are delivered in accordance with the specified delivery schedule. Here, the resource may be purchased from a first vendor in a first purchase and a second, different vendor in a subsequent second purchase for the resource.

Abstract: A vendor sends, to a host, affiliate links for resources that the vendor is offering for sale and formatting for its on-line order form. The host uses the affiliate links and a vendor selection criterion to select a vendor from which to purchase a customer's desired resource. The host populates, without further customer input, the order form of the selected vendor. The host receives a purchase availability status for the desired resource and, when the desired resource is available, completes the purchase from the selected vendor, without any additional customer input. When the desired resource is unavailable, the host populates an order form of another selected vendor using the respective formatting and completes the purchase without any additional customer input.

Abstract: A host computing device conducts scheduled repetitive searches for a resource to be purchased and delivery according to a specified delivery schedule. A customer provides the host with a description of the resource and provides a specified delivery schedule. The host computing device conducts automated scheduled repetitive searches for the resource, selects a vendor offering the resource based on a criterion (e.g., lowest price), and conducts the respective purchases such that the resources are delivered in accordance with the specified delivery schedule. Here, the resource may be purchased from a first vendor in a first purchase and a second, different vendor in a subsequent second purchase for the resource.

Abstract: The invention encompasses additives for addition to a bodywash, where the additives contain one or more sunscreens, and where a bodywash which contains the additive imparts to the skin an SPF of at least about 2, in some cases at least about 5, or 10, or 15. Also described are methods of making and using the additives.

Abstract: The invention encompasses bodywashes containing an additive. The additive may contain a sunscreen. The additive may contain 2, 3, or more than three sunscreens. Optionally, one or more of the sunscreens may be encapsulated. The invention further encompasses methods of making and using bodywashes containing an additive, e.g., an additive containing a sunscreen.

Abstract: The invention encompasses business methods that include supplying an additive for addition to a bodywash, or a bodywash containing such an additive, and receiving payment for the additive or bodywash, as well as encompassing business methods that include designing, testing, and marketing an additive for addition to a bodywash.

Abstract: A window shade mounting assembly includes at least one tubular formation or channel extending substantially the width of a window shade proximate and parallel to an upper end or edge thereof for receiving a curtain rod and cooperating therewith to support the window shade in opposition to the force of gravity. The mounting assembly also includes a plurality of pulleys each having on one side and on a lower end a rotatably mounted roller and, on an end and a side of the pulley opposite the roller, a hook shaped mounting element which is insertable through apertures in the tube of the window shade and which can be snapped onto the curtain rod. The pulleys support cords or strings which are connected to a lower end of the window shade for alternately raising and lowering that lower end in response to manipulations by an operator.