#$%^&*AU2012211417A120120830.pdf#####C:\NRPOb\CCAMT45I17192_ .DOC 08/2O12 ABSTRACT As described herein, the present invention provides compounds useful for treating or lessening the severity of a neurodegenerative disorder. The present invention also provides methods of treating or lessening the severity of such disorders wherein said method comprises administering to a patient a compound of the present invention, or composition thereof. Said method is useful for treating or lessening the severity of, for example, Alzheimers disease.