Abstract: A “URLIT” identifier is assigned to a URL and embedded in an HTML document located at the URL. Transactions are conducted through a Universal Toolbar Utility. A search method allows user-definition of search algorithms and includes a ranking method that assigns relevancy scores to documents by polling users. A user-generated news service allows users to syndicate news. A user-generated resource allows users to create, approve and disapprove of submissions.

Abstract: Some embodiments promote website credibility and the optimization of websites for people by automatedly quantifying various elements of a website into component credibility scores. In some embodiments, a set of encoded credibility scoring rules are used to compute each of the component credibility scores, wherein the credibility scoring rules are derived based on factors that have been identified by a grouping of people that preferably represent a primary demographic of users that consume the content of a particular classified type of website. In some such embodiments, the credibility scoring rules are derived from commonality that is identified from a sample set of known credible and/or non-credible websites of a particular classification. Once the credibility scoring rules are defined, the system applies the rules to other websites having the same classification as those from which the rules are derived to automatically generate credibility scores for the other websites.

Abstract: A method of displaying a user's relationship status that includes receiving a user-identifying image at an electronic computing device, selecting from a plurality of pre-defined recognizable personal-status identifiers at least one personal-status identifier indicative of a personal status of the user, at least partially surrounding the user-identifying image with a frame-like image, the frame-like image having a unique visual perception characteristic corresponding to the selected at least one personal-status identifier indicative of a personal status of the user and leaving the user-identifying image substantially unobstructed, and uploading the user-identifying image with the frame-like image to at least two different social networks so that the image is visually accessible to users on the at least two different social networks.

Abstract: The social influence that each person in a computer network system exercises over others in the system may be valued by aggregating the differences in value of each of the others to the network both with and without the person being present. This calculated influence may be used as a basis for charging advertisers for advertisements to the users, as well as for providing preferential treatment to users that exert the greatest influence.

Abstract: A process to create a fungible global standard for diamonds and gemstones. The process involves grouping diamonds in an investment standard according to their gemological, proportional, optical and light behavior characteristics. Diamonds that conform to the investment grade standard are interchangeable within a specific size range according to an equivalent monetary bundling process. Diamonds subjected to the standard conform to a holistic set of gemological, proportional, optical and light characteristic requirements that enables diamonds to be classified into a extraordinarily homogeneous, visually indistinguishable and highly fungible group which can be used to create baskets of diamonds to form an index/benchmark for diamond pricing, financial instruments, and a standard that can be used for certifying diamonds as investment grade to insure quality.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products tailor content to users. Clickstream data is merged with a user attribute and content information. A merged record is compared to advertising attributes of advertisements. When the merged record matches an advertising attribute, an advertisement associated with the advertising attribute is retrieved and sent to the user.

Abstract: A method and system for determining effectiveness of a compliance program may include collecting subjective data related to effectiveness of the compliance program and means therefore. The method and system may also include collecting objective data related to effectiveness of the compliance program and means therefore. The method and system may further include calculating compliance effectiveness scores in response to a combination of the subjective data and objective data and means therefore.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for a Global Internet Goal based Social Networking Platform—Linkagoal. The Linkagoal provides an organized online forum for setting goals and finding solution by mutually sharing knowledge, expertise and experience with the like-minded goal oriented other Linkagoal user. The user links one or more goals and the corresponding action items on the Linkagoal platform. The user completes specific actions required to complete his goals. The Linkagoal forum is configured to have features including, but not limited to, a Linkagoal Goal Meter, a Linkagoal Chat' Aura, that further includes a Chat' Aura Integrated, a Chat' Aura Station, and a Chat' Aura Mobile. These features facilitate the Linkagoal users to achieve their goals efficiently, and successfully. The utility of the present invention extends to numerous commercial and non-commercial applications.

Abstract: A method of predicting a quality of a professional based on quality measures of the professional is provided. The method includes collecting recommendations associated with the professional and determining an independent variable for the professional based on the recommendations received for the professional. Here, the independent variable reflects the quality of the professional. The method also includes comparing the independent variable with quality measures associated with the professional and generating a model based on the comparison between the independent variable and the quality measures. The model associates each of the quality measures with the quality of the professional. Particularly, the model assigns a weight to each of the quality measures based on the probativeness of the quality measure in relation to the quality of the professional. Thus, the quality measure of the professional may be used to determine the overall quality of the professional.

Abstract: A project management and activity recording system defines project tasks, project positions, and assigns personnel to the project positions. As the assigned personnel perform project tasks from a remote location, they may periodically record their activities in the project software. The recorded activity information is used to update the project to keep records such as time, cost, expenses, and task completion current, even when offsite personnel or contractors are used. A reporting user interface may be selected based on the reporting device, and data entry may be performed by updating historical or default values.

Abstract: Computer implemented job-management systems for adding employment seeking features to computer applications showing job data and receiving input. Systems may include a data storage system, instruction data including computer readable instructions, and a processor configured to execute the instruction data. In some examples, the instruction data may include an interface component for interfacing with from the computer application to capture input and job data and displaying a user interface. In some examples, the instruction data may include a storage component for storing data to the data storage system, the data including the input. Some examples may include a retrieval component for retrieving saved data from the data storage system and an interface component including computer executable instructions for entering the retrieved saved data into the form. In some examples the computer application may be configured to receive communication input and to send the communication input to an employer contact.

Abstract: An independent pre-screening system is provided. The independent pre-screening system may include a pre-screening workflow manager executed on one or more servers configured to receive a pre-screened candidate portfolio for an associated job posting. Each pre-screened candidate portfolio will receive a GPA based on predetermined set of fulfillment criteria. The system is configured to facilitate the execution of an automated pre-screening interview, and upon completion send the corresponding candidate portfolio to a candidate queue. The independent pre-screening system may further include a pre-screening candidate manager executed on the one or more servers configured to send a portion of the pre-screened candidate portfolio and a pre-screening rubric from the candidate queue to an online dashboard or remotely executed program, receive a portfolio evaluation from the pre-screening program, and rank the portfolio evaluation by GPA in a candidate status chart for the job posting.

Abstract: A computer implemented method includes receiving from a search request user an activity keyword for performing a keyword search. An advertisement is sent to the search request user where the advertisement is selected by identifying a location associated with the keyword and basing the selection of the advertisement at least in part on the location.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of effectuating an employment application, comprising: receiving at a computer server system a mobile message (SMS text message) from a job seeker containing an application request comprising of a employment code (employer code, store/location code, or job code) sent by a job seeker mobile device operating independently of the computer server system; merging the job seeker profile data with the employment code and creating an electronic job application for a hiring company that is independent of the computer server system.

Abstract: A rating server is provided with: a rating acquisition unit configured to acquire, from a user who purchased content sold in a plurality of types of sales modes, a rating for the content; a rating collection unit configured to determine, by collecting the rating given by a user on the content having the same title, the degree of the rating for the content based on a title regardless of a difference or a similarity in a sales mode of the content purchased by the user; and a rating information providing unit configured to provide, to an external apparatus, the degree of the rating for the content based on the title as a result of the rating for the content by the user.

Abstract: A user is prompted to provide a review at a point of sale. Review data is received from the user. The review data is transmitted to a reputation platform configured to evaluate the received review data. If the review data indicates a positive review, a review request action is commenced. If the review data indicates a negative review, a remedial action is commenced.

Abstract: An online social network is provided in which members of the online social network control who may view their personal information and who may communicate with them. The members control who may view their personal information by setting a visibility preference. A member may not view another member's full personal profile if the measure of relatedness between the two is greater than the visibility preference of the other member. The members also control who may communicate with them by setting a contactability preference. A member may not communicate with another member if the measure of relatedness between the two is greater than the contactability preference of the other member.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a mobile multi-media intelligent tourist guide service system, comprising GPS positioning receiver, GPS subsystem, mobile tourist guide service control subsystem, trigger area network subsystem, tourist guide information intelligent selecting and compositing subsystem, multi-media managing display subsystem, and electronic map subsystem. The mobile tourist guide service control subsystem receives and processes position information from the GPS positioning subsystem, produces multi-media tourist guide information in real-time through trigger area network subsystem and a tourist guide information intelligent selecting and compositing subsystem, plays on said multi-media managing display subsystem, and controls said electronic map subsystem displaying position in real-time, recording track and displaying corresponding geography information.

Abstract: Data about a plurality of events is stored in an event database, including information for selecting who should be invited to the event. Data about a plurality of members is stored in a member database, preferably including members' preference criteria specifying the type of events in which each member likes to participate. The member information is matched against the invitee selection criteria and the event information is matched against the member preference criteria to determine which members should be invited to each event. Based on results of this matching process, e-mail invitations to the selected events are sent to the members.

Abstract: A bifurcatable mobile rock crusher and method of transporting the same comprising providing a first segment which is separately towable on the highway and providing a second segment which is separately towable on the highway, where each segment is configured to be combined into one unit and towed as a unit on the highway.