An event management system, comprising a server comprising a platform component architecture and a software engine, wherein the PCA is configured to provide runtime discovery and display of system components. A pre-molded cover structure includes a portion molded from an opaque molding compound and a further portion molded from a light transmissive molding compound. Once the resistance corresponds to the desired stripe height, the lapping process is stopped. The present invention also includes methods of forming a laterally-contoured tire operating surface for a road wheel. Data operations may be performed on data items during the transfer of a data item, and data items may be compressed or segmented prior to transfer. Moreover, using this aspect-based definition, the current state of the device may be modified.