Abstract: An ordering system (1101) comprises a plurality of electronic table mats (101) and a user terminal (1102) comprising a wireless communication device (1108) for communicating with a wireless communication network (1106). Each electronic table mat (101) comprises a body (102) having first and second faces (103, 104) and supporting an electronic system (105) that comprises: a display device (301), a data processor (304) with access to data storage (305) and for controlling a visual output displayed by the display device (301), a wireless communication device (306) for communicating with a wireless communication network (1106), an input device (307), and a power device (310). Each electronic table mat (101) is configured for two-way communication with the user terminal (1102) via the wireless network (1106), with each electronic table mat (101) being associated with a unique identifier. A method (1201) of use of the ordering system (1101). An electronic table mat (101).

Abstract: A seal arrangement is described for providing a seal between a rotatable shaft and a housing having a wall through which the shaft extends. The seal arrangement includes, in series, a mechanical seal and a gland seal. The mechanical seal is positioned axially inwardly of the gland seal such that the mechanical seal forms a first stage or primary seal and the gland seal forms a secondary seal.

Abstract: Various embodiments for providing a natural language narrative are described. Embodiments may include a summary engine that collects data about an event, and selects a template to narrate a story about the event. A template may include static text, slots for data from the event, and slots for dynamic word choice. Templates may be selected according to a story type and story “flavor.” Templates may also include conditions that determine a choice of the use of template sub-sections. Various aspects of the templates may be selected randomly, to create the impression that the story is human-generated. The stories may be published to a variety of locations and formats. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A live event information reporting system is described. An apparatus may comprise a live event information reporting application operative on a processor circuit to provide user interfaces for reporting and viewing information reported for live events. The live event information reporting application may comprise a context information component operative to access context information associated with one or more live events; a reporting user interface component operative to display a live event reporting user interface, the live event reporting user interface configured to provide the context information and one or more event information elements corresponding to the one or more live events; and a live event information component operative to receive live event information associated with the one or more live events entered via the event information elements. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Various embodiments for providing a natural language narrative are described. Embodiments may include a summary engine that collects data about an event, and selects a template to narrate a story about the event. A template may include static text, slots for data from the event, and slots for dynamic word choice. Templates may be selected according to a story type and story “flavor.” Templates may also include conditions that determine a choice of the use of template sub-sections. Various aspects of the templates may be selected randomly, to create the impression that the story is human-generated. The stories may be published to a variety of locations and formats. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An expanse of thermoplastic flashing material is provided with a flap of like material. Upon flexing of the flashing to accommodate corner surfaces of a roof structure, the flap may be heat welded to same to shape the flashing to correspond to the surfaces of the corner. A modified form of the flashing includes a trapezoidal flap heat welded to the flashing expanse and having an extension thereon for securement to an underlying portion of the flashing expanse subsequent to shaping of the flashing to an outside corner of a roof structure. Sloping walls may be sealed as well as vertical, perpendicular walls may be accommodated by the modified flashing. A still further flashing modification includes first and second flaps particularly suited for abutment with vertical intersecting wall surfaces with the flaps being permanently secured to an expanse of flashing by heat welds.