Abstract: Disclosed, in one general aspect, is a computer-based method and apparatus for extracting predictive information from a collection of stored, machine-readable electronic documents. The method includes accessing at least a subset of the electronic documents each including different machine-readable predictive information about one or more future facts occurring after a publication time for that document. The method also includes extracting the predictive information about the one or more future facts from the accessed documents, and deriving one or more predicted query information items based on the predictive information extracted in the step of extracting.

Abstract: A method and system for remotely assessing the physical fitness of a golfer is disclosed. Preferably, a golfer performs one or more fitness tests to determine his/her physical fitness level. Based on the golfer's performance of each of the one or more fitness tests, a workout regimen may be generated to assist the golfer in improving his/her performance of the one or more fitness tests, as well as his/her golfing performance. It is desirable for the method and system to be remotely accessible using a webpage accessible via a data network. In this manner, a plurality of golfers may have a customized workout regimen designed for them without the expense typically associated with such services.

Abstract: A method for authenticating goods is disclosed. The method includes providing a product to be authenticated, identifying relevant features of the product, comparing the features to predetermined manufacturing specifications, determining whether the features substantially conform to the manufacturing specifications, and reporting results of the determination. If the product is deemed to be authentic, an indication of the authentication is provided on the product and a certificate of authentication is provided.