Abstract: A pet waste collection device for collecting and discarding pet waste. The device comprises an extendable support pole comprising a first pole portion and a second pole portion, each having a first end and a second end. The first end of the second pole portion is slidably receivable within the second end of the first pole portion A securing mechanism releasably secures the first pole portion relative to the second pole portion. A spring-biased catching component is mounted to the second end of the second pole portion. A spring-biased switch mechanism is located at the first end of the first pole portion. A cable connects the catching component to the switch mechanism. Upon pulling the switch mechanism in a general direction away from the catching component, the catching component closes. Upon releasing the switch mechanism, the switch mechanism biases back toward the catching component and the catching component biases back to an open position.

Abstract: A method of, and system for managing and storing items of information, including receiving items of information from a plurality of content providers, and distributing items of information to a plurality of users are described. In one aspect of the invention, a user is identified, a user account created, a request to purchase an item of information is received, the user's comprehension of the item is assessed, the item is evaluated, and the user's account is updated. One embodiment includes a system having a record server, a content server, an evaluation server, and a pricing server, all in communication with one another, where the system is accessed through a system interface remote from the servers, configured to allow users to access the system, request and receive items of information, submit assessment data, submit evaluation data, and upload items of information.