Abstract: Means and a computerized method for recommending items such as books and audio compact disks. For each item, a user profile includes ratings provided by users of the system. Unlike present recommendation systems, the user profiles do not include pre-computed similarity factors measuring similarity between users. Rather, when an advisee requests a recommendation, similarity measures are computed comparing the advisee to other users, and the similarity measures are associated with the other users. A subset of the users is selected, where the subset includes the users most similar to the advisee. A recommendation is made based on the ratings by the members of the selected subset.

Abstract: Matrix particles having a perfume component and washing-active surfactant component can be used in body-cleansing compositions and housecleaning products.

Abstract: Matrix particles having a perfume component and washing-active surfactant component can be used in body-cleansing compositions and housecleaning products.

Abstract: Phenylene-bis-benzimidazole-tetrasulfonic acid disodium salt which is largely free from impurities can be prepared by reacting o-phenylenediamine with terephthalic acid and chlorosulfonic acid in the presence of strong acids with a reaction time of 10 to 15 hours.

Abstract: Care agents based on matrix particles having a perfume component and washing-active surfactant components can be used in body-cleansing compositions and household cleaners.

Abstract: Means and a computerized method for recommending items such as books and audio compact disks. For each item, a user profile includes ratings provided by users of the system. Unlike present recommendation systems, the user profiles do not include pre-computed similarity factors measuring similarity between users. Rather, when an advisee requests a recommendation, similarity measures are computed comparing the advisee to other users, and the similarity measures are associated with the other users. A subset of the users is selected, where the subset includes the users most similar to the advisee. A recommendation is made based on the ratings by the members of the selected subset.

Abstract: Care agents based on matrix particles having a perfume component and washing-active surfactant components can be used in body-cleansing compositions and household cleaners.

Abstract: Phenylene-bis-benzimidazole-tetrasulfonic acid disodium salt which is largely free from impurities can be prepared by reacting o-phenylenediamine with terephthalic acid and chlorosulfonic acid in the presence of strong acids with a reaction time of 10 to 15 hours.

Abstract: The DIN Standard VDE 160/01.86 involves specific requirements as far as the dielectric strength of electronic devices is concerned which are intended for operation at high-voltage networks. A guard circuit for the protection of capacitive loads is described. In this system, a current detector means is provided to detect the current flowing into the load and to emit a first blocking signal at least when the amount of the detected current exceeds a preset maximum value. A voltage detector means is provided to detect the voltage in the supply network and to emit a second blocking signal when the amount of the detected voltage exceeds a preset maximum value. A controllable switching means is provided which is so designed and in such controlled communication with the current and voltage detector means that the load will be isolated from the supply network as soon as at least one of the two blocking signals is applied.