Abstract: In one embodiment, an information processing method for an information processing apparatus includes, but is not limited to, the following processes. Viewing information indicating a state of television broadcast viewed by a viewer is acquired. Correspondence information indicating correspondence between a searching service that searches information in a prescribed field and the viewing information is acquiring from a storage unit included in the information processing apparatus. A searching service is selected based on the correspondence information acquired and the viewing information acquired. Selected service information indicating the searching service selected is outputted.

Abstract: A marine vessel has a hull which is provided at the stern part thereof with a propeller. In order to decrease the wave resistance at the stern part of the hull, it is provided with a wave generating member which extends aft beyond the aftermost point of the full load water line. The member produces waves which are opposite in phase to and interfere with waves as produced at the stern part of the hull whereby the waves can at least partially be cancelled.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing device for a bicycle and the like. This device comprises a front fork divided in two shafts that connect at the upper terminal thereof to the handle shaft via a fitting unit and at their lower terminal sustain the front wheel of said vehicle, said front fork being swingable back and forth centering around the foregoing upper juncture. Said front fork is intermediately sandwiched by a pair of springs in the state that the springs press the fork in opposite directions so as to absorb either horizontal or vertical shocks thereby providing safety to the rider to some extent at the time of collision and the like or comfort when riding on a bumpy road.