Abstract: A reduced calorie filling composition may include a chocolate component and an aqueous component. The chocolate component may be present in an amount from about 30% to about 70% by weight of the reduced calorie filling composition. The aqueous component may include water in an amount from about 9% to about 20% by weight of the reduced calorie filling composition. In addition, the aqueous component may include a sweetener component in an amount from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the reduced calorie filling composition. The aqueous component may also includes a humectant in an amount from about 2% to about 10% by weight of the reduced calorie filling composition. A confectionery product may be a finished reduced calorie confectionery product having a reduced calorie coating composition on the reduced calorie filling composition. The finished reduced calorie confectionery product may be a reduced calorie truffle.

Abstract: A method for managing a collection of objects, comprises selecting a property which is common to all of the objects; creating a plurality of exemplar structures, at least one exemplar structure for each object; prototypically categorizing the exemplar structures; and using the exemplar structures to access information regarding said collection. Each exemplar structure comprises an exemplar, which is a good example of the property; a broader term, which provides context to the exemplar; an object identifier, which identifies one of the collection of objects; and at least one attribute, which describes the exemplar.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an automated content time-sharing service to a plurality of participants are disclosed. A user accesses a service platform, (e.g., via a Web site), that provides the service, and selects content, (e.g., a written, audible and/or visual work), offered by the service platform. The user interacts with the service platform for scheduling access to portions of the selected content, and identifying and grouping participants, (which may include the user), whom are to be granted access to the content portions. The user may also further interact with the service platform to generate content portion-forming information, (e.g., number and/or order of content portions). A dedicated Web space is provided for each group of participants to access and post communications about the selected content portions. The communications are then are archived according to the time interval during which the communications were posted.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an automated content time-sharing service to a plurality of participants are disclosed. A user accesses a service platform, (e.g., via a Web site), that provides the service, and selects content, (e.g., a written, audible and/or visual work), offered by the service platform. The user interacts with the service platform for scheduling access to portions of the selected content, and identifying and grouping participants, (which may include the user), whom are to be granted access to the content portions. The user may also further interact with the service platform to generate content portion-forming information, (e.g., number and/or order of content portions). A dedicated Web space is provided for each group of participants to access and post communications about the selected content portions. The communications are then are archived according to the time interval during which the communications were posted.

Abstract: A method for managing a collection of objects, comprises selecting a property which is common to all of the objects; creating a plurality of exemplar structures, at least one exemplar structure for each object; prototypically categorizing the exemplar structures; and using the exemplar structures to access information regarding said collection. Each exemplar structure comprises an exemplar, which is a good example of the property; a broader term, which provides context to the exemplar; an object identifier, which identifies one of the collection of objects; and at least one attribute, which describes the exemplar.

Abstract: A method for managing a collection of objects, comprises selecting a property which is common to all of the objects; creating a plurality of exemplar structures, at least one exemplar structure for each object; prototypically categorizing the exemplar structures; and using the exemplar structures to access information regarding said collection. Each exemplar structure comprises an exemplar, which is a good example of the property; a broader term, which provides context to the exemplar; an object identifier, which identifies one of the collection of objects; and at least one attribute, which describes the exemplar.

Abstract: A method of creating and distributing sponsor-imprinted content used to catalyze consumer engagement with the sponsor. A content provider creates a content complex by imprinting content, (e.g., a narrative work), with a sponsor communication. The content and the sponsor communication may be serialized. The content complex is licensed to a provider of a vehicle, (e.g., a magazine, newspaper, radio, television, or a Web site accessed via the Internet), which presents the content complex to an audience. Accountable members of the audience become consumers of the content complex. Additionally, independent consumers request the content complex prior to becoming accountable members of the audience. The content provider collects a fee from the sponsor based on the number of requests received for the content complex. The content provider pays a fee to the provider of the vehicle based on a measured consumer engagement yield.

Abstract: A compact stretcher usable to transport a body having a sheet with a first surface and a second opposite surface. The first surface of the sheet possesses sufficient area to underlie and support a body being transported. The peripheral edge between the first and second surfaces which serves as a place for location of handles. A flange having a pocket is connected to the sheet and is of sufficient size to accommodate the sheet in a rolled configuration.

Abstract: A method for managing a collection of objects, comprises selecting a property which is common to all of the objects; creating a plurality of exemplar structures, at least one exemplar structure for each object; prototypically categorizing the exemplar structures; and using the exemplar structures to access information regarding said collection. Each exemplar structure comprises an exemplar, which is a good example of the property; a broader term, which provides context to the exemplar; an object identifier, which identifies one of the collection of objects; and at least one attribute, which describes the exemplar.