#$%^&*AU2013204450A120130509.pdf#####H,r\lntenvoven\NRPortbl\DCC\RBR\5069229_1.DOC- I/4/2013 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.