Abstract: A search request from a user is received wherein the search request comprises a search framework profile and at least one search term. Scheduling information is accessed from the search framework profile and a search operation is scheduled for execution in accordance with the at least one search term and search scheduling information. An indication that the search request is scheduled for execution is returned to the user.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for reorganizing a set of database partitions based on a ranked set of database partitions. The apparatus includes an evaluation module to determine a fragmentation indicator for each database partition within a set of database partitions. A ranking module ranks the set of database partitions according to a rank criteria. The rank criteria includes, at a minimum, the fragmentation indicator. A reorganization module reorganizes a subset of the database partitions in the ranked set of database partitions. The subset is selected, at least in part, by a rank order for the ranked set of database partitions. The subset may be selected such that ranked database partitions satisfying a reorganization threshold are included in the subset.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a method, apparatus and article of manufacture provide e-mail from a user with a primary e-mail address. A temporary e-mail address is generated. The temporary e-mail address is associated with a time decay attribute and the primary e-mail address. The e-mail is sent using the temporary e-mail address as a sender e-mail address.

Abstract: A search request from a user is received wherein the search request comprises a search framework profile and at least one search term. An accumulated result set of identifiers is generated wherein each identifier within the set of identifiers facilitates access to a corresponding unit of information in a data store, and wherein the corresponding unit of information comprises the at least one search term. The identifiers of the accumulated result set are ranked in accordance with the degree of affinity of each of the corresponding units of information to the search framework profile to form a final result set. The final result set is then delivered to the user.

Abstract: A user selectable evaluation indicia associated with a displayed unit of information within an application is provided. Responsive to a user interaction with the evaluation indicia, an evaluation opportunity is presented to the user. At least a portion of a user's activities comprising the user participation is transformed, responsive to the user's participation with the evaluation opportunity, into search framework metadata for the unit of information. The search framework metadata may facilitate ranking search results comprising the unit of information.

Abstract: A search request from a user is received wherein the search request comprises a search framework profile and at least one search term. Scheduling information is accessed from the search framework profile and a search operation is scheduled for execution in accordance with the at least one search term and search scheduling information. An indication that the search request is scheduled for execution is returned to the user.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a method, apparatus and article of manufacture display information. A first subset of information of the file is presented in a scrollable area. The first subset of information comprises, at least in part, a second subset of information. The second subset of information is designated as a materialization entity. When the file in the scrollable area is scrolled and at least a portion of the materialization entity is scrolled out of the scrollable area, the materialization entity is displayed, at least in part, in a materialization area.

Abstract: In various embodiments, edited data is contrasted with pre-edited data of a unit of information. A multicast window set comprising a first window and a second window is created. The first window displays data from a unit of information. The second window is frozen in response to a user interaction with the multicast window set. At least a portion of the displayed data in the first window is edited thereby forming edited data from pre-edited data. The edited data in the first window is concurrently displayed with at least a portion of the pre-edited data in the second window. In some embodiments, a multicast window set is generated. A multicast close operation is performed. Subsequently an open operation is performed, wherein displayed portions of a unit of information at the time of the multicast close operation are redisplayed in the multicast window set.

Abstract: A toy having a first and a second guide line support, each guide line having two ends and a handle member respectively secured at each end. A body member for operating aerodynamically includes a frame, a sail, and spaced fasteners which are also secured to the first and to the second guide lines. In one embodiment support elements are slideably secured to the body member and to the fasteners for supporting the body in a desired orientation between the first and second guidelines. Alternatively, the support members may be included as a part of the frame of the body member.