Abstract: A method for collecting and organizing information begins with presenting a group of respondents (children or adults) with a series of questions concerning one or more topics or issues. Respondents are also encouraged to express their feelings and opinions concerning any other issue. Respondents anonymously write their responses on a sheet of paper and anonymously deposit the sheet of paper into a box. Respondents may also enter their responses on a computer and anonymously transfer the responses to a database, via an Internet website. All received responses from respondents, whether received via internet or from the physical box, are compiled and stored in a central database. Next, the questions and responses are reviewed, organized and sorted according to categories. The organized responses and questions are used in the writing of a book relating to the topic addressed in the questions and respondent responses.

Abstract: An insulated drinking vessel includes an inner wall surrounding an interior for containing a liquid beverage and a transparent outer wall spaced from the inner wall to form an air space which acts to insulate the vessel interior in order to maintain the temperature of the liquid beverage contents within a desired range throughout a period of time which is normally required to consume the entire beverage contents. A removable top lid for covering the open top of the vessel includes an integrated sip spout extending upwardly from the lid. In one preferred embodiment, the drinking vessel and lid are in the form of a child's sip cup. The drinking vessel may further be provided with light-absorbing luminescent material to enhance the appearance and visibility of the drinking vessel as well as the level of the liquid contents when in a dark or dim light environment.