Abstract: Disclosed is a framework that is configured for securely executing sports handicapping, betting, and money-management. The disclosed systems and methods provide computerized methodologies and mechanisms for offsetting the varying abilities or characteristics of participants in a sporting event in order to equalize or leverage chances of winning the bet/wager. In some embodiments, the framework can be implemented to effectuate secure management and/or control of electronic assets used for a wager. The framework can securely monitor assets and asset values of a user's account and, based on the applied handicapping and the outcome of the sporting event, can effectuate an electronic transfer of assets in relation to the user's account (e.g., add assets and/or deduct assets).

Abstract: A device and related method for use in defoaming and/or removing certain impurities from a fluid stream is disclosed. The device comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a filter media disposed between the inlet and outlet comprising a fat-absorbing, nonionic hydrophobic resin. A filter sock for retaining the filter media is disposed in the housing between the inlet and the outlet. The filter above described can be used to remove lipids and other materials from the fluid stream, or alternatively, can be treated with a fatty acid and used to defoam the fluid stream.