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A method and system for securely storing and disbursing a first party's personal information to authorized requesters is described. Each information object is assigned a security classification level. When a second party requests information, based on the second party's status, an authorized portion of the first party's personal information is released to the second party. Changes to the first party's personal information are transmitted to designated entities. Also described is a method whereby changes are effective at a future date and information as to when the changes would be effective may be transmitted to designated entities.
1. A method of selectively disbursing a first party's personal information, the method comprising the steps of:
storing the first party's information on a server computer, the first party's personal information comprising a plurality of information objects;
assigning a first classification to a first information object;
assigning a second classification to a second information object; and
assigning a third classification to a third information object.
2. The method of
permitting a second party to access the second information object but not the first information object.
3. The method of
designating a first list of persons or entities permitted to access the second information object but not the first information object.
4. The method of
responsive to a request from a browser program running on a client computer, permitting selective access to the first party's personal information.
5. The method of
receiving a request via a packet switched network; and
permitting selective access to the first party's information.
6. The method of
recording every access of the first party's information to form an audit trait.
7. A method of permitting selective access to a first party's personal information, the method comprising the steps of:
storing the first party's personal information, the first party's personal information comprising a plurality of information objects;
assigning at least one of a plurality of security levels to each information object; and
transmitting a selected portion of the first party's personal information to a second party.
8. The method of
receiving a request from a second party, said request from the second party identifying the first party.
9. The method of
presenting an authorization to access a portion of the first party's personal information.
10. A method of notifying changes to a first party's personal information comprising the steps of:
changing the first party's information;
designating an entity to receive changed first party's information; and
notifying the designated entity of the changed first party's information.
11. The method of
transmitting to the designated entity changes to the first party's information.
12. The method of
transmitting to the designated entity an indication of a change to the first party's information.
13. The method of
recording an effective date for a change to the first party's personal information.
This invention is related in general to electronic information repositories, and in particular, to a system and method for gathering, storing and disbursing personal information to authorized entities via a communication network.
Entities that do businesses on the Internet frequently request visitors to their sites to fill out forms with demographic and other information. Web sites such as the New York Times web site (www.nytimes.com) that provide free access to news, sites such as the Adobe Corporation web site (www.adobe.com) that provide free downloadable software, sites that provide free magazine subscriptions, sites that provide free or paid services such as a free e-mail account, free Internet access, and similar others, ask a user to fill out a form that includes a user name, contact information, and the like. In some cases the forms are so lengthy that repeated requests for such information causes an annoyance to a user, who would rather get the information or download the software than take the time to fill out a lengthy form. The providers of these forms, however, would like to have as much information about the user as possible, so that they could obtain a profile of the type of persons that are interested in their products or services. It would be useful to both the user and the provider if the user can store all his information at a single location and authorize the release of such information to any person or entity.
Some other examples of entities that request such personal information include credit verification agencies acting on behalf of lenders, utility companies, landlords and the like; and information gathering entities such as health insurance companies, doctor's/dentist's offices, consumer or product surveys, and magazine subscriptions.
With the ubiquity of the public computer networks, commonly known as the Internet or the web, a new way of disseminating personal information has become possible. The meteoric rise of the Internet has enabled it to become a key application development plat form. Notwithstanding the availability of these information networks, there is currently no method whereby a user can enter and store his personal information at a single location and selectively authorize it to be distributed to a number of entities. Therefore, there is a need for such as system and method.
Additionally, there is no method whereby the user can update or make changes to the personal information stored at the single location�whether it is a single server computer or a collection of server computers comprising a distributed system�and cause the changes to be distributed to all persons or entities that need to be notified. Accordingly, there is a need for such a system and method.
Further, there is a need for a system which allows a classification of information according to a security or other hierarchical class structure, and provide the classified information to only those entities that have a need to know or are authorized by a person who owns the information. Moreover, there is a need for blocking unauthorized access to such personal information, while allowing access by authorized persons with ease.
Old methods of collecting and disbursing personal credit information required credit reporting agencies to gather and disburse information about individuals and companies, and to disburse this information to entities that request such information. In general, such disbursement is performed after an individual authorizes the release of such information. While these companies gather credit information from several sources, they often provide incomplete or inaccurate information that is not verified by the user until a later date. Additionally, routine form-filling, designating personal preferences such as the user's likes and dislikes, providing finger-print, retina scan, DNA sequences and other biometric information for later use, or responding to a survey or a health questionnaire is not performed by these credit reporting agencies. These problems with the existing methods can be alleviated by the presented invention as described in the following.
The present invention is directed toward a method and system for gathering, storing personal information on a server computer and releasing such information to authorized requesters. Several types of information are stored for release to different entities with appropriate authorization.
In one aspect, the present invention is directed toward a method of for automatically disbursing personal information belonging to a user to a requester that is authorized by the user by transmitting said personal information from a server computer operated by a service provider, said server computer coupled to a database, the method comprising the steps of establishing an account for the user with the server computer; assigning an identifier to the user: entering personal information belonging to the user, said personal information comprising at least one of a plurality of information objects; assigning at least one of a plurality of security levels to each information object; storing in the database the user identifier, the information object and the security level assigned to the information object; receiving a request message from the requester, said request message comprising at least the user identifier; retrieving from the database the information object pertaining to the user identifier; securely transmitting the information object to the requester. In a further aspect, the invention comprises the steps of presenting an authorization by the requester; and verifying the requester's authorization.
Further, any modifications, updates, or changes are automatically notified to any authorized requesters. The requester optionally provides information about to whom and where to notify changes, such as address changes. Such change notification can be made by sending a notification to an electronic mail box. In a preferred embodiment, a frequent unauthorized requester of information can be tagged as �junk� requester, to whom no further information will be released.
These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood in the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and the appended claims with a reference to the drawings, where like numbers indicate like parts in the several views shown, and in which:
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The server computer 100 illustratively comprises a microprocessor such as a Compaq� Alpha� microprocessor, a disk drive, a memory such as a semiconductor memory, and runs an operating system such as Windows-NT� or Linux. The server computer 100 is additionally equipped with a data communications device such as a 3-COM� network card to connect to the network 102. In general, the connection to the network 102 can be established via an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or a direct connection. In a preferred embodiment, the server computer 100 is connected to the network 102 via a high-speed connection such as Digital Subscriber Line.
The server computer 100 is configured to function as a web server. The web server is typically a general purpose computer such as the server computer running software to interlace with the Internet using sockets. Commercial suppliers such as Netscape� Corporation of Sunnyvile, Calif. make available such web server software. Additionally, such web server software can also be downloaded and configured free of charge from some sources such as Apache.
Additional programs such as Common Gateway Interface (CGI) programs 107 reside on the server computer. The CGI programs 106 provide for communication and interaction between a user computer 104 and the server computer 100 via the network 102. These CGI programs 107, coupled with data communications software programs, are configured to receive packets of messages from computers connected to the network 102, decipher the information in the packets, and act according to instructions provided in the packets within the constraints imposed by an administrator managing the server computer 100.
In addition to performing the tasks of receiving and sending packets of data from and to the computers connected to the Internet, the CGI programs 107 are configured to perform other tasks such as communicate with a database 108 coupled to the server computer 100, and extract or store information in the database 108 according to the software instructions provided within the server computer 100 or in the packets received from the network 102. Persons skilled in the all can program these CGI programs 107 using programming tools and languages such as C, C++, Java, Perl and Shell scripts.
In an embodiment of the invention, the database 108 comprises a relational database management system, preferably, but not necessarily, with software code to enable Java Database Connectivity. Examples of such products include those marketed by the Oracle Corporation of Sunnyvale, Calif. It should additionally be noted that in an alternative embodiment the database 108 is not needed, or it could comprise software programs executing on the server computer 100.
The server computer 100 is configured to receive request messages from the user computer 104 over the internet in the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or any similar protocol used to transfer data, video, voice or a combination of these media. After analyzing the request messages, the server computer 100 is configured to transmit in response messages that include �web pages� that are programmed in Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) or a similar language.
Embedded in these web pages are components such as documents, scripts, objects, and flames that are configured to display colorful graphical images on a display device coupled to the user computer 104. Persons skilled in the alt know how to make web pages using programming languages or tools such as HTML, Cold Fusion�, Java�, Java Script�, Active Server Pages�, Dynamic HTML, the various markup languages such as Extensible Markup Language (XML), and similar others.
The user computer 104 is equipped with suitable devices and programs to connect to the network 102. In alternative embodiments, the user computer 104 is other device capable of establishing a communication in conjunction with other similar or dissimilar devices over a communication network such as the network 102. Examples of other commercially available digital interactive devices that are contemplated to function in place of the user computer 104 include a telephone, a WebTV� device marketed by Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, Wash., a Palm Pilot� device marketed by 3-COM Corporation of Santa Clara, Calif., or other similar device; the device used in conjunction with the Wireless Web� service from the Sprint Corporation of Westwood, Kans.; or a Wireless Access Protocol (WAP)-enabled device such as the device marketed by @Motion.com used in conjunction with Wireless Internet service provided by companies such as Phone.com and supported by protocols such as Wireless Markup Language, Mobile Phone Markup Language. Such compatible wireless handset devices ale manufactured by Nokia, Motorola, Ericsson, and other companies.
In one embodiment, the user computer 104 is a digital interactive device such as a personal computer comprising a processor similar to a Pentium-III� microprocessor, a display device such as a flat panel display or a CRT, a memory such as semiconductor memory, a storage device such as a disk drive, an input device such as a keyboard, and a pointing device such as a mouse. In other embodiments, there could be provided a microphone or other speech input device and a voice or speech recognizer coupled to the user computer 104, whereupon a user 103 could provide input to the user computer 104 using spoken word commands. Currently, several commercial products are available�either hardware or software or a combination of both�that could be configured to perform speech or voice recognition of spoken words to perform several navigational functions with respect to the web. An example is the product Dragon Dictatc� marketed by Dragon Systems, Inc. of Newton, Mass. In the following, the word �selection� includes clicking a mouse or other pointing device coupled to the user computer 104 at least once; typing at least one character on a keyboard; allowing for a timer to expire; speaking at least one voice command into a microphone coupled to the user computer 104; or touching at least one area on a touch-sensitive screen and other equivalent methods.
In the embodiments described below, a user 103 can navigate the network 102 using either a graphical or a text-based navigational software. Additionally, in a preferred embodiment, the user computer 104 is configured to navigate the network 102 via a browser such as Internet Explorer� marketed by Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, Wash. Opera�, available at www.opera.com, is a browser configured to enable viewing XML documents. Other browsers such as virtual reality browsers can be used to obtain a three-dimensional experience of the network 102. An example of a text-based browser can be found in the software program Lynx, which is available free of charge.
The requester computer 106 comprises a processor such as a Pentium III microprocessor, a memory such as semiconductor memory, a storage device such as a hard drive, and optionally, a display device such as a CRT or an LCD display, a communications interface device such as a network card to enable connection to the network 102 either directly or via an Internet Service Provider. In alternative embodiments, the requester computer 106 could be a Java Chip enabled terminal device such as a printer directly coupled to the Internet using a protocol such as the Internet Printing Protocol, so that information objects could be directly downloaded and printed on the printer upon transmission by the server computer 100. Preferably, in such cases, there is equipped in the requester computer 106 additional software such as a handshake protocol to ensure a safe delivery of information objects.
In a preferred embodiment, the invention described herein is implemented principally on the server computer 100 and the user 103 interacts with the server computer 100 via a browser program executing on the user computer 104. Similarly, the requester 105 also interacts with the server computer 100 via the requester computer 106.
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Preferably, the PIRSP makes it known to a user 103 that it provides a trusted information repository service. In preferred and alternative embodiments, the PIRSP announces that its services ale available free, or for a fee, and in the latter case, the fee is calculated based on a per transaction basis, or on a subscription basis, either from users that store information or from entities that request such information. Other embodiments comprise direct or vicarious payment methods for utilizing the services provided by the PIRSP. These payment methods include an agreement between the PIRSP and the user 103 to generate additional or alternative sources of revenue for the PIRSP via advertisements, referrals, introductions, chain marketing methods and the like.
In this application, any piece of information, however small in granularity or however agglomerated, is referred to as an �information object.� Information objects can be implemented in an object-oriented manner, for example, each tuple or a field could be implemented as an object, a data structure or in any other manner known to persons skilled in the art.
In a preferred embodiment, the database 108 is a distributed database comprising several components (not shown) such as transaction manager, concurrency controller, memory manager, or a query optimizer. The database 108 is distributed over a large geographical area at several nodes, preferably by partitioning the tables and/or the tuples according to the needs of either the requesters or of the users in each node. The tables or the tuples can be partitioned either vertically or horizontally to enable fast and easy local access. In alternative embodiments, the database 108 is located at a single place.
In the following, a relational database model comprising sets of tuples, meta-data definitions for the tuples, and for other parts of the database organizational schema are described. It should be noted, however, that while a relational database model is described in the preferred embodiment, in alternative embodiments other methods of data definition, which are known to persons skilled in the art, are used. Preferably, the database 108 is configured to comprise a set of relations among several pieces of the user's personal information. These relations are shown in the following as tables according to the following schema. The schema for these tables can be designed by persons skilled in the art.
It should be noted that the user's social security number or alias can illustratively be used as primary keys to access the information from the tables. Other methods, such as date of birth, mother's maiden name, finger print scan, retina scan, or a combination of these methods can be used in other embodiments. The types of fields used in the illustration include Number [0-9]; Character [A-Za-z0-9 and other special characters such as ASCII characters]; and multimedia methods of storage for other types of data.
The asterisk (*) indicates that the fields could form a primary key to the table. In a preferred embodiment, each field in each tuple is assigned a security classification, the details of which will be discussed below with reference to security. Referential integrity and Entity integrity of the information objects stored in these tables is preferably ensured. Tables can be joined according to well-known techniques such as inner and outer joins. Views on tables can be formed by combining information objects from several tables. The tables, once formed are preferably normalized to make an efficient usage of the space.
Other tables, the schema for which are not described, are established to store information such as user's contact information (comprising home and work address, telephone and facsimile numbers, address of a nearest relative in case of an emergency, personal web home page address, personal web bookmarks, design of a portal); employment-related information (employer name, address, job title, job classification, salary range, supervisor's name and phone number, and the like): personal demographic information (sex, age, date of birth, marital status, spouse information); property-related information (own/rent home, amount of money in various bank accounts, ownership of stocks or other securities, property ownership information, personal property such as car, boat, private jet, and other details); health related information (types of medication currently used, surgeries undergone, type of drugs that tend to cause allergic reactions, smoking/drinking habits, hospitalization information, status of the several parts of the body, dental records, eye care information, genetic information, family medical history, etc); biometric information (retina scan, samples of speech, finger prints, DNA sequences, and other information); credit related information (rent/mortgage payments, landlord/lender's name, address, phone number, credit card information and the like); personal preferences (movies, travel, books, frequent flier club memberships, important dates such as birthdays, anniversary dates, magazine subscriptions, etc); preferences such as choice of long-distance company, the features used in one's telephone service such as call waiting, call forwarding, three-way calling; names of friends and family members; travel preferences such as preferred airline, class of travel, whether an aisle or a window seat is preferred, whether a rental car is required, what size car is required; hotel preferences such as smoking/non-smoking section, any wake-up call is required, and if so, at what time, the type of amenities preferred or required at the hotel; pleasure-related preferences such as tee-time at a golf course, theater preferences, seat preferences, etc; or preferences for billing and payment methods (cash, credit/debit card, and the like). It should be noted that the type of information that can be stored in these tables can be unlimited. There is no requirement that all the pieces of information need to be furnished, since a requester 105 of information will be provided only that which is made available with the data base 130 or that which is authorized to be released to the requester 105.
A requester 105 that requests information also identifies himself and presents authorization from the user 103. Tables are also devised to store such requester's identification and authorization information for storage in the database 108. All accesses of information are recorded to generate a verifiable audit trail. Tables to store such audit information are designed in the database 108, preferably in a secure partition reachable only by persons with a very high security clearance.
In a preferred embodiment, the server computer 100 is configured�in addition to being configured as a web server�to include a number of modules: a user account establishment module 110; a user account management module 112; a personal information collection module 114; a request reception module 116; an authorization verification module 118; a security module 120; a database interface module 130: a statistics module 140; and a report generation module 150. The server computer 100 preferably includes a trusted computer base (TCB) comprising a secure kernel, which includes the security module 120. Most of the security relevant code is stored in the secure kernel. All security relevant events are audited, recorded. Further, events that signal any breach of security are defined and programmed. Upon the occurrence of such an event, an action, including sending an alarm to a predefined entity or person, is performed. Preferably, the modules are implemented as independent memory-resident processes�such as UNIX� processes�capable of communicating with each other using inter-process communication facilities such as queues, semaphores, sockets, pipes, shared memory and the like. These modules can be programmed by persons skilled in the art using programming languages and techniques such as C, C++, Java or Enterprise Java Beans. It should be noted that the number, nature and functionality of the modules described herein could be differently designed by other designers, and therefore should not be a limiting factor in construing the invention.
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The server computer 100 comprises at least one of a plurality of web pages such as the web page 300, which are displayed on the user computer 104. When the web page 300 is displayed, the user 103 is allowed to set up an account with the PIRSP, by entering his name or other identifier in a first text field 302, optionally entering a password string in a second text field 304 and selecting a push button 310 to transmit the web page 300 to the server computer 100 (step 204). In other embodiments, the user 103 provides information to the PIRSP, which information comprises a name, a billing address, a contact E-mail address.
The CGI programs 107 executing on the server computer 100 receive the web page 300, and invoke the user account establishment module 110 to create a new account for the user 103. This process includes allocating an account number to the user 103, which account number is preferably stored in the database 108 (step 206). In a preferred embodiment, this process of receiving and transmitting packets of data is performed by the CGI programs 107 during all interactions with the server computer 100. Therefore, in the following, this description is omitted.
The user account management module 112 comprises code configured to record every access of the user's personal information by the user 103 in the database 108. This establishes an audit trail for a subsequent use (step 208).
The user 103 thereafter enters his personal information such as the kind of information described before, by entering the information via text or other selections made in web pages displayed by the server computer 100 (step 210). It should be noted that since many areas of personal information can be stored by the user 103, it is not required that all such information be entered by the user 103 at one time. For example, the user 103 may initially wish to store his travel preferences and nothing else. This could be because he contemplates travel and wishes to provide this information to his travel agent. Later, the user 103 may enter his medical information and store it in appropriate tables since he wishes to visit his doctor. In this manner, at various times, the user 103 may furnish different aspects of personal information, which will be stored for a future use after it is entered once.
The user account management module additionally allows the user 103 to change or to update the user's password, address, telephone number or any other information. The user can change or update his personal information any time after the account is established. Preferably, the user can also provide a list of entities that should be notified for each change. In one embodiment, each information object that is changed or updated is notified to a list of authorized recipients automatically. In another embodiment, a change or an update is provided to a requester 105 when a request is made.
The user account management module 112 optionally allows the user 103 to select a payment plan for the services rendered by the PIRSP, block any request if the user 103 is in default of a payment, obtain credit card or other verification, and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the payment plans for the user 103 depend on the number of security classifications the user 103 has chosen, the number and nature of the information objects stored by the user 103, the number of requests for information received, the number of accesses or updates made by the user 103 to view and/or change the information objects, the type of customer service requested, the number of entities to which any changes are to be notified, the resources utilized by the user 103, or a combination of these and similar types of activities.
Preferably after user enrollment, the personal information collection module 114 obtains control of the program execution and presents the user 103 with at least one of a series of web pages. These web pages allow the user 103 to provide information to store in corresponding tables described above. In other embodiments, the user provides his information in a paper form, which is entered by the PIRSP into the database 108. Preferably, the user 103 also provides a security classification for each information object, at the tuple or at the field level, by selecting a radio button or a check box for each information object. In a preferred embodiment, there are a predetermined number of security classifications; in other embodiments, there could be a numerical value given to each class of security desired, and the higher the numerical value, the greater is the security classification. No security classification may imply that the information can be released freely to the requester 105, if the user's name is specified.
After the user 103 fills out the web page forms displayed on the client computer 100, the web pages are transmitted to the server computer 100, whereupon the CGI programs 107 receive, parse, and deliver portions of data to the database interface module 130 which stores portions of data entered by the user 103 as information objects in the database 108 in appropriate tables. In a preferred embodiment, the information objects that could be stored in a plurality of tables are collected from the user 103 in a single web page form. In other embodiments, each table or each part of a table can be separately populated with an information object or several objects retrieved from a single web page. In an alternative embodiment, the series of web pages can be displayed as framed or overlapping web pages and the user 103 preferably navigates from one page to another page by simply clicking on a predetermined area on a web page.
Preferably, the user 103 obtains from the server computer 100 at least one key to access his personal information. In one aspect, the key is provided to an authorized entity to enable access of the user's personal information stored in the database 108. There could be a number of types of authorization keys obtainable by the user: a one-time-use-only authorization key, a multiple use authorization key, a qualified authorization key, and others. In another aspect, the attributes encoded in the authorization key allows the release of a specific type of information from the server computer 100. Preferably, these encoded attributes of the authorization key�such as, how many times the authorization can be used to obtain access, what information is accessible using the authorization, any expiration time on the password, whether or not the trustworthiness of the requester is a precondition before releasing the information and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the user 103 specifies these criteria and requests a key from the server computer 100. The key is preferably a string of alphanumeric characters of sufficient length as to prevent being deciphered easily by unscrupulous persons. In other embodiments, the authorization key is preferably encrypted, comprise a spoken word or phrase, a finger print scan, a retina scan, DNA identification, or other forms of identification. These keys could be used in a case such as when the user 103 is unconscious, and an immediate need exists to obtain medical or other information in order to save the patient.
In a preferred embodiment, the database interface module 130 comprises code to establish and verify security classification for each information object stored in the database. Preferably, for each information object, which could be a field, a row, a column, a tuple, or an entire table, a security classification is provided, which is marked on the object. This security classification is preferably an explicit and well-defined policy enforced by the security module 120. Individual accesses of each information object is recorded in the database 108. Each requester is clearly identified and an explicit audit trail for each access is recorded in the database 108. In another aspect, the database interface module 130 operates as a reference monitor as well. The reference monitor mediates all accesses of requests for information objects. Other methods of ensuring, security include establishing access control lists for each level of a multi-level security system, a system such as the Signed Document Markup Language (SDML); usage of trusted and known sources such as well-known companies as the requesters, public key encryption, third-party authentication, and other similar techniques.
In a preferred embodiment, potential requesters are also enrolled by the PIRSP in a similar manner as described for the user 103 (step 214). The server computer 100 establishes accounts for potential requesters, allocates identifiers, authenticates their trustworthiness and enables them to establish a payment/billing plan for accessing information objects stored by the user 103. In one embodiment, where there are a number of users, statistical information, rather than individual pieces of information objects are offered for sale to potential requesters. In other embodiments, the potential requesters do not establish accounts with the PIRSP, and will pay as they go for each access of information as described below.
In an embodiment, the user 103 provides his identifier and a secure password, to a requester 105. This could be done, for example, when the user 103 decides to provide a travel agent or a tailor that his personal travel preferences or style and measurements can be obtained from the server computer 100 operated by the PIRSP. In one embodiment, the requester's web page (not shown) comprises an area, selecting which the user 103 can specify that his information can be obtained from the PIRSP's web site. Preferably, the user 103 provides his identifier, a specific authorization�for example to fetch the travel preferences or the medical history and nothing else�and requests the requester 105 to obtain his personal information from the PIRSP. The requester computer 106 is configured to receive this authorization over a secure channel, and to initiate a request to the PIRSP for the user's personal information.
In an alternative embodiment, the requester 105 requests the user 103 manually to fill out a form. This may happen in cases where the user 103 visits a doctor's office, or attempts to establish an appointment with the doctor's office. The doctor's office, which could be enrolled with the PIRSP, may request that the user 103 provide personal information via the PIRSP. The user 103 provides the requester 105 his identifier and authorization to obtain the information from the PIRSP.
In one embodiment, the PIRSP publicly discloses the database schema, so that any requester 105 can specify the type of information by naming the table and the fields that they want. In other embodiments, the actual database schema are kept secret, but the nature of information that is made available, for access by a requester is announced to potential requesters.
The requester 105 preferably establishes a secure connection with the server computer 100 and presents the user's identifier and authorization to the server computer 100 (step 216). Preferably, this process includes the following steps. First, a session with an encrypted Secure Socket Layer connection is established between the requester computer 106 and the server computer 100. Second, the requester 105 transmits at least one packet of data to the server computer 100, said packet of data comprising its identification, its electronic address (either dotted decimal form or other forms), any processor identifier of the requester computer 106. The server computer 100 receives these data and records them in the database 108 along with the time and date when the request is made. Third, the requester computer 106 is configured to present the user's identifier and authorization to the server computer. Alternatively, the requester 105 sends a secure electronic mail (E-mail) to the server computer 100, which E-mail comprises a user identifier, a user-provided authorization key or password, and a request in the form of a database query.
In an alternative embodiment, the requester 105 can be the same as the user 103, such as in case the user 103 wishes to store information for himself, e.g., personal or business phone numbers, E-mail addresses, and other similar information typically stored in a person's wallet, frequent flier numbers, passwords to debit cards, preferences and the like. In this case, an authorization is not required for the user 103 to view information objects stored by him.
Preferably, after authenticating the requester 105, and if the requester 105 is determined to be a genuine entity, a security level is assigned to the requester's request (step 218). The security module 120 verifies the security classification for each field or information object requested before releasing it to the requester 105. Preferably, an information object is released to the requester only if the requester's security classification is at least that of the information object requested. Otherwise, the request is discarded and the attempt by the requester 105 is recorded as a failed request.
In a preferred embodiment, a requester that makes a predetermined number of unauthorized or failed requests is tagged as �junk� requester. The junk requester's identification information is stored in the database 108. A further request from this junk requester is ignored or an alarm message is generated to take an appropriate action (step 220).
The security module 120 preferably performs authentication and verification by assigning a numerical value to the requester 105. Any authorization from the user 103 presented by the requester 105 is also assigned a numerical value. Further, each information object that the requester 105 wishes to access from the server computer 100 is also assigned a numerical value. Preferably, these numerical values represent a corresponding security level for each entity or item to which the value is assigned. In alternative embodiments, numerical values representing security levels are also assigned to the requester's computer 104, the network 102 from which the request arrived at the server computer 100 and other participating entities. The security module 120 thereafter examines the security levels of each entity included in the data transfer process (transaction) to determine the overall security level for the transaction. In a preferred embodiment, any requested information is released to a requester only if the security level of the requester 105 is at least that of all information objects requested. In other embodiments, only those information objects that are at or below the security level of the requester 105 are released to the requester.
In a preferred embodiment, the requester 105 formulates a query, in a readily executable form, preferably in a language such as the Structured Query Language. In other embodiments, the query by the requester 105 is a listing of the information objects requested. The database interface module 130 then executes at least one of a series of queries to extract the information sought by the requester 105 (step 222). The query optimizer included in the database 108 optimally retrieves the stored information after verifying the security level of the request, with the security level designated by the user 103 for an information object.
Several alternative methods of accessing information are used by the security module 120 and the database interface module 130. In one method, the database interface module 130 retrieves an information object if the security level of that information object is at or below the security level for the request and that of the authorization. In another embodiment, a data base view is automatically defined to extract all individually classified information objects, and in this case, it the security level of an information object is above the security level for the request, a blank entry is returned. Alternatively, the database interface module 130 may insert an indication instead of a blank entry, which indication specifies that either the information is not available, or it is available for a requester with a higher security level, and the like.
In another embodiment, the user 103 requests the PIRSP to disburse information to the requester 103 using an electronic means (step 224). In this case, the user is authenticated and the information objects are downloaded or transmitted to the requester 105, preferably via secure E-mail, file transfer protocol, after establishing a circuit-switched connection, facsimile, U.S. mail or any other method.
Preferably, the requester 105 is forbidden from reselling or retransmitting the information, or using it beyond an expiration date set either by the user 103 or by the PIRSP. Preferably, to ensure this, information objects are copyrighted or otherwise contractually protected. Further, this could be a selling point to users, since the PIRSP not only guarantees the safety of the stored information, but in addition controls how this information is used.
In one embodiment, the requester 105 is charged a fee for receiving the information objects, on a per object basis, or on a subscription basis or for receiving statistical reports. The PIRSP may provide an incentive to the user 103 by paying the user 103 a portion of the fee to the user 103. In another embodiment, a requester may receive statistical report such as �how many male golf players between the ages 22 and 55 in the zip code 20006 are interested in trading stocks?� The statistics module 140 and report generation module 150 make appropriate queries in the database 108 and obtain the information. Preferably such statistical information is not considered secure, unless it has a tendency to reveal too much about the private habits of the user 103. Thus, so long as information is aggregated and can remain anonymous, it will be released to potential requesters to assist marketing of products/services.
The user 103 may change or update his personal information. Examples of changes could be address or telephone number changes, and the like. Some changes are effective at a future date. Some information is updated either by the user 103 or by a third party (not shown). An example of such updated information is medical information. When the user 103 makes the changes, he makes these by accessing the server computer 100 web site and entering his information as described above. The user 103 elects or designates any requesters or recipients of change notifications. The server computer 100 automatically retrieves the information objects that changed and notifies the designated requesters or recipients via secure E-mail, or other methods indicated above (step 226). In alternative embodiments, notification messages are left in mail boxes located on the server computer 100 and owned by requesters. Each change notification is recorded in the database 108 for audit trail purposes.
In a preferred embodiment, every time an information object is accessed, an entry is made into the database 108 and a secure audit trail established (step 228). This audit trail is preferably designed to track the activities of the PIRSP as well as the activities of the user 103 and the requester 105. This ensures that a clear audit is preserved to determine and prevent any misuse of personal information. Preferably such audit trail is established by programming in the secure kernel included in the server computer 100. All activities are stored in a specially partitioned area of the database 108 and are read-only after written by any process.
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Some conservative pundits have said that conservatives would rather lose with ideological purity than win with a pragmatic candidate. Some were not happy with Romney in 2012, but I wonder who in the underwhelming republican primary field could have gotten more votes than Romney. Santorum? He was the runner up. Do you think America would vote for a sunday school scold? Or Gingrich or Perry? Didn't the republicans make the ride choice with Romney? You have to accept the fact that conservative ideology is not that popular. Most voters are much closer to the political center. Christie has something no other republican has. Lots of charisma. And money follows charisma and if Christie wants to run he will be the republican nominee.

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Meet Shaeffer Cox... A Bright Young Rising Star In The Liberty MovementSubmitted by vinceableworld on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 03:42
Perhaps a little too bright:
Shaeffer was sentenced to 26 years in prison for his speech.
I guess the BARFLY they forced on him doesn't recognize the first amendment. Shaeffer was set up by an FBI informant who was facing charges and prison time for frauds and swindles. The FBI LET A CRIMINAL GO FREE and put this man in prison... took him away from his children (4 and 2 year old) and... if we don't start getting organized and take this battle into the courts... may just take his life. He did not sound like he had the will to live in that sentencing statement.
PLEASE start spreading the word about the witness protection program. He was completely alone in the court room. I guess all his supporters couldn't be bothered to show up to show up.
We stand together... or we hang separately.
How many more bright, articulate, loving people WHO STICK THEIR NECKS OUT FOR YOU (kinda like me) have to have their lives destroyed before you will get involved?
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You're right. He is too bright and too charismatic for them to allow him to remain free. And yes, his sentencing statement was a horrible thing to listen to, and worse, they plan to drug him now too. His lawyer forced him into a psych eval and they've decided that he's paranoid schizophrenic and will be routinely drugged for their bogus diagnosis. They have already broken his spirit and now they will make sure to ruin his mind as well.
There have been a small, vocal group of us who have supported Schaeffer from the beginning. We did the best we could as he was facing trial to counter all the propaganda printed about him all over the country. Sadly, when the thugs' boots come down on someone people run the other way. So many are afraid of guilt by association and won't stick their necks out for anyone but themselves.
We are spread all over the country and no one knew where or what time his sentencing would be until the very last minute, including his wife. I imagine the powers that be did that intentionally to keep us from showing up as a group at that hearing. But, as sad as that day was Schaeffer at least was able to see his wife and his babies for a brief time.
Schaeffer has been shuffled from prison to prison without notice since the day they locked him up. Our letters and cards are routinely returned because they move him so often. Mostly, he's been incarcerated in the lower 48 states keeping him from even seeing his wife and kids. Naturally, they are doing as much as they can to ensure as little support for him as possible.
Keep him in your thoughts and prayers and think long and hard about how you'd want others to react to you should your turn come for standing against tyranny.
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Although I have prayed for Schaefer before, I just put him on my daily prayer list. (which seems to be somewhat eternal), and I will also put those who did this to him on my list too, but their prayers will be a bit different, called imprecatory prayers. he he.
Bunch of all talk pussies.
Sorry... but you are. I'm disgusted with you yellow-bellied cowards.
All talk: No walk.
Bow down to your God... Alex Jones... while clutching your guns real tight waiting to be executed one at a time... or stuffed in a prison sweat shop... one at a time.
Deplorable. Go look in the mirror and admit to yourself you're just a slave on a plantation. Vote it down go ahead. The truth is hard to swallow for most. The rest just want some good entertainment. Nobody is actually going to do anything except write some stupid words on a webpage.
Ya'll make me wanna puke.
If we all just stood up and supported each other while we took this battle to the courts we have the usurpers outnumbers something like 1000-1. Instead you're all just looking around waiting for someone else to step up first. Then when it becomes "popular" you might consider falling in. Our real leaders are gone and you just let them sit there and rot.
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Thank you Vince for caring so much. There isn't enough righteous anger in our country today. Schaeffer, and Charles Dyer, have both been victims of the tyrannical Govt we have today. Both are true Patriots who needed to be silenced in any way they felt they could. Sadly, the tactics worked and too many are scrambling to distance themselves rather than charging into the fight.
Pleasure to stand shoulder to shoulder with you in the fight of our lives.
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bless you vince
I smell a rat here, too. Alaska was "burnin' for Paul" and Schaeffer was making a name for himself. When this happened, everyone "into politics" had to distance themselves, right? Like Rand HAS to go to Israel, right? They DO target people. And when targeted, those people realize that they are utterly alone. If you claim you are targeted, former allies either think you are nuts or do not want to be the next target.
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Matt went down to Milton Keynes yesterday to see what's new for 2011 from Commençal, Genesis, Saracen and Giro
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Many small website owners today wrongly value the cost of paying to have their website hosted over a website that pays nothing for hosting. Lack of creditability can be the demise of any website All but a personal website must project a sense of professionalism to convey to the user a high level of trust and authenticity. A hosting company offering free hosting must justly recover their costs by using banner or pop-up advertising on all your web pages. This type of advertising is obtrusive to the visitor and instills suspicion because the website owner appears 'cheap' by not paying for hosting. Server restrictions limit functionality A free hosting provider will reduce outgoing costs further by: • Cramming web pages on the server • Limiting bandwidth • Reducing hard disk space • May not allow your own domain name • May not provide adequate support • Will not usually offer advanced website features Along with unreliability and uptime issues of a free hosting server, restrictive features imposed on the free hosting account holder, undermines the website to develop effectively unlike a website on paid hosting that will have those necessary features at its discretion. Fewer visitors from search engines and directories Search Engines can have problems trying to index your web pages because of frames (caused by mandatory banner advertising) or pop-up advertising imposed by the free hosting company. Human operated directories do not commonly allow webmasters to submit their website for inclusion into their directory if it is hosted on a free hosting server. Their reasoning is these websites are treated as temporary in nature because the owner is unlikely to dedicate effort to such a website. Traffic (visitors to a website) is what makes any website of a commercial nature viable. Traffic can be seriously impaired for a website that resides on a free hosting server. Market competition makes free hosting less attractive Advances in server technologies and market competition within the hosting company industry has make hosting much more affordable for the average website owner to host a website than a few years ago. The volume of websites coming online continually fuels demand for hosting. Today, good hosting packages can be found from approximately $10/month that provides the reliability, features and support that a dedicated website owner should strive for. The cost of hosting a business-oriented website has never been cheaper, will remain so and comfortably provides tangible benefits beyond cost than a free hosting company will ever provide. Is free hosting still worth it? The annoying banners that are displayed on all the pages look tacky and unprofessional. Wouldn't you agree?
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ZHENGZHOU -- Greka Drilling, the largest independent and specialized unconventional oil & gas driller in Asia, announce that its customer Green Dragon Gas Ltd, as part of its overall plan to drill 150 LiFaBriC wells in 2014, has made an initial order for Greka Drilling to drill the first 10 LifaBriC wells of the program.
The estimated value of the order is $15 million and will involve 5 rigs being mobilized in February 2014, after the Chinese New Year. The timing of the order is welcome as the Q1 is traditionally slow for drilling operations in the region as a result of adverse weather conditions.
LiFaBriC is an adaptation of the horizontal drilling methods traditionally used for drilling in coal seam reservoirs and is designed to provide a precise and high quality well completion technique. Through rigorous pre engineering of each well, engineers are able to use geo steering techniques to gain a far greater surface area exposure to the coal seam, optimize exposure to natural cleating, penetrate permeability barriers and reduce overall time, risks and costs associated with traditional reservoir stimulation methods.
Randeep S. Grewal, Chairman and CEO of Greka Drilling said,"We expected to conclude 2013 with a significant backlog going into 2014 and indeed we do. While Q1 will be predominately a ramping up period, the quarters following should be robust. Two customers confirmed so far for 2014, could demand up to 250 wells drilled while we expect to conclude additional incremental orders with our other Chinese clients".
This contract is a great start to 2014 for Greka Drilling. Confirmation of this, along with the announcement of Greka Drilling's entry into India, highlights how important the next 12 months will be for the business and for all of our stakeholders.
The efficiencies and scale of our existing rig fleet enable us to deliver on all the planned workload at this time. Additionally, we are able to service more than one contract and geography at a time and we look forward to regularly updating our shareholders on a consistent basis in 2014."
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Pay raises and other departmental changes have helped fill vacant positions at the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, but the roster remains below full strength.
There are 10 jailer vacancies and 16 openings on the road patrol. Though it's not ideal, officials say, it's better than last year when shortages stretched deputies to provide coverage to the whole county.
"We had been through a rather harried hiring process in the past," Lt. Allan Rollins said.
A 65-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Leland Drive on Saturday afternoon and a suspect is in custody, authorities said.
Richmond County sheriff's deputies and emergency medical workers were called to the 2600 block of Leland Drive about 2:20 p.m., dispatch said, and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
Karl Alan Hardge, of Augusta, had been shot once in the upper torso and was taken to Georgia Regents Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead by Chief Deputy Coroner Kenneth Boose at 2:59 p.m.
ATLANTA – The final bill passed on Crossover Day – the deadline for bills to remain viable this year – was a response to an autograph dealer who triggered the suspension of University of Georgia tailback Todd Gurley.
Numbered House Bill 3 to reflect Bulldog's jersey number, the bill would make it a crime to lure college athletes into behavior that jeopardizes their eligibility under the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in the 3100 block of Mike Padgett Highway about 8 p.m. Friday.
Officials said the driver of the vehicle remained on the scene, while the cyclist was taken to Georgia Regents Medical Center. The victim's
condition was not made available.
An Augusta man who fatally shot a friend during an argument over illegal drugs pleaded guilty Friday to reduced charges in exchange for a 15-year prison sentence.
Daniell F. Simmons, 27, pleaded guilty in Richmond County Superior Court to voluntary manslaughter and a weapons charge. When he completes his prison term Simmons will serve five years on probation.
On May 28, Simmons shot 22-year-old Curtis Lamont Carter five times on Second Street.
When Devonte Thomas first arrived in Augusta, he remembers seeing Howard Brown. More specifically, he remembers seeing Brown's hand.
Howard Brown is the lone Jaguar to win a ring, representing a conference or regional championship, for his five seasons (including a red-shirt year). His bling didn't go unnoticed.
"Howard had his whole hand full of rings," Thomas said. "I asked him what I do to get to that. Win."
Masters Week means more work, but also more business, for area house cleaning companies.
"It's hard, but it's nice to see the new faces, meet new people and get new clientele," said Melissa Testino, owner of Clean As a Whistle. "Masters is big in Augusta and it does help small businesses like myself."
Not only does her crew clean homes in preparation of the April tournament, but they also handle window and pressure washing needs of clients, Testino said.
Paine College was awarded an $888,000 federal grant it will use to address HIV, substance abuse and hepatitis C among young people in the area, the school announced Friday.
The three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be used to launch the Paine College: Informing, Developing and Educating through Active Learning program, or PC-IDEAL, which aims to help underserved communities with disease prevention and education.
COLUMBIA – North Augusta Republican Rep. Bill Hixon has introduced a pared-down version of separate legislation that's pending to allow concealed-weapon permit reciprocity with states that issue the gun permits.
Under Hixon's bill, H. 3799, South Carolina would automatically recognize concealed weapon permits issued by Georgia and North Carolina.
The long awaited opening of Columbia County's BMX track will be Monday.
The Blanchard Woods Park BMX Track, which was damaged by a vandal in late December, will open at 4 p.m.
"Monday is basically a soft opening to go ahead and open it up to the public and let them start using it," said Barry Smith, county Community and Leisure Services Division director.
Members of the Blanchard Woods Parents and Riders Association will be at the soft opening with pads and bikes for the public to use.
An Augusta man accused of killing an elderly relative and trying to kill his wife of 32 years was denied bond Friday.
Richard Ouzts, 59, has been in custody since his March 1 arrest on charges of murder, attempted murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
A 26-year-old man who had sex with a former girlfriend's teenage daughter pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge.
Colton A. Watkins, 26, pleaded guilty in Richmond County Superior Court to sexual battery for having sex with a 14-year-old girl last year.
Judge Sheryl B. Jolly accepted the negotiated plea and sentenced Watkins to five years in prison.
Motorists are being asked to drink their green beers responsibly during St. Patrick's Day celebrations or else they'll be seeing blue lights in the rearview mirror.
In an effort crack down on drunk driving during the holiday period, law enforcement agencies in Georgia and South Carolina plan to ramp up visibility with additional officers and road checks.
Random highway checks will begin as early as this weekend in the Palmetto state, South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones said.
Tiger Woods will not be at Bay Hill next week for the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Fla., the second tournament he has missed since stating a month ago that he would not return to golf until his game was ready.
In a brief statement Friday on his Web site, Woods said he wasn't ruling out the Masters Tournament, which begins April 9.
"I've put in a lot of time and work on my game and I'm making strides," Woods said. "But like I've said, I won't return to the PGA Tour until my game is tournament ready and I can compete at the highest level."
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Board Brokers wood flooring (X-post from flooring forum)
I posted in Flooring but am not sure if that forum sees traffic. I am really interested in getting my flooring from them. They are based in L.A. I live in FL, so it isn't like I can just pop over to check them out. If anyone has used them, could you please share your experience. I will need about 2,500 square feet of flooring, so this isn't a decision I am taking lightly (this & my cabinetry/kitchen are my biggest things I want to get 100% right). Thanks for any feedback.
Here is a link that might be useful: Flooring Post
I did google them, it appears they just get the wood from all over and send it out. I lived in that area for many years, built and remodeled our own places but have never heard of it. You need to check on shipping, who will install it, guarantees, does it come pre-finished? etc. Have you asked any contractor in your are to compare materials and prices? Just a few things to check on. Would do it? No. I prefer to deal local.


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No road fatalities reported
The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported no fatal wrecks in the Oxford-Lafayette County area — or anywhere in Mississippi for that matter — during the long Memorial Day weekend. (May 29, 2012, Page 1, 2)
Community honors fallen heroes
Before the coals were lit and the tradition of grilling got underway on Monday, many Oxford and Lafayette County residents gathered at the National Guard Armory for a somber and respectful ceremony to honor those veterans who have died and remember all military men and women who have served their country. (May 29, 2012, Page 1, 16)
16-year-old wins $60K for malaria research
Rosalie Doerksen won $60,000 in scholarship funds during an international science fair recently for her second year of malaria research with cows and immunity. (May 29, 2012, Page 1)
Memorial Day ceremonies slated for Monday
Area residents will have three programs this Memorial Day to choose from, giving everyone a chance to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the liberties we all enjoy today. (May 25, 2012, Page 1A, 12A)
Law officers expand patrols
Local law enforcement officers will be out in force this Memorial Day Weekend to make sure no one spends their holiday grieving the loss of a loved one due to the lack of a seat belt or a drunk driver. (May 25, 2012, Page 1A, 12A)
Vet honored 68 years after D-Day
World War II veteran Robert W. Plants was honored Thursday at City Hall with a the French Legion of Honour Medal for his service on D-Day. (May 25, 2012, Page 1A, 12A)
College Corps offers volunteer services to community
College Corps has helped local non-profit organizations throughout the year. (May 25, 2012, Page 1, 3A)
Scruggs' conviction stands
Senior U.S. District Judge Glen H. Davidson denied a motion to vacate and set aside sentencing for former trial attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs in the case commonly known in the legal world as Scruggs II, involving fallen circuit court judge Bobby DeLaughter. (May 24, 2012, Page 1,2)
City voting wards reworked
The newly appointed Oxford Redistricting Committee reviewed a proposed redistricting map Wednesday. The map will be available online, www.oxfordms.net, or at City Hall for the public to view prior to a public hearing to be planned for sometime in June. The new map brings down Oxford's deviation from the One Man, One Vote rule from 50.2 percent to 5 percent. (May 24, 2012, Page 1)
City eyes $47M in projects
The city of Oxford has $47 million inn capital projects planned for this year and following years, depending when funding becomes available. (May 23, 2012, Page 1A, 2A)


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Book your room at Suite Novotel CDG Paris Nord 2
Superior SuiteMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children)
Family SuiteMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 2 children)
4-star hotel in Roissy-en-France with a roundtrip airport shuttle
Situated in the business district, this hotel is close to Aeroville Shopping Center, Usines Centre Outlet Shopping Mall, and Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. Area attractions also include Gonesse Golf Club and Museum of Air and Space.
Hotel Features
Suite Novotel CDG Paris Nord 2 provides a roundtrip airport shuttle and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and massage/treatment rooms.
Room Amenities
Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, and refrigerators.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests at scheduled times. This Roissy-en-France hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 174
- Number of floors - 5
- Babysitting or childcare
- Free airport transportation
- Bar/lounge
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Luggage storage
- Elevator/lift
- Shopping on site
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Snack bar/deli
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in lobby
- Free WiFi
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Climate control
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Free bottled water
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Soundproofed rooms
- Room service (limited hours)
- First-run movies
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 11 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Pets allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Debit cards not accepted
Parking height restrictions apply
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.48 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
- Tourism fee: EUR 2.48 per person, per night
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 15 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 10 per night
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
National Rating
This hotel has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.


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Final Score: Carolina 5, Ottawa 1
Raleigh, NC (Sports Network) - Joe Corvo registered the first hat trick of
his career, as the Carolina Hurricanes thumped the Ottawa Senators, 5-1, at
the RBC Center.
Scott Walker posted a goal and an assist for the Hurricanes, who recovered
from Friday's 7-1 drubbing by Buffalo to win for the sixth time in their last
seven games. Eric Staal collected a season-high three assists and Sergei
Samsonov had two helpers.
Cam Ward stopped 16-of-17 shots to pick up his 33rd win of the season. Ward
has started 12 consecutive games, going 9-2-1 over that span.
"Points are the most important thing," Carolina coach Peter Laviolette said.
"They certainly are for us right now. It was nice the way it turned out that
Joe (Corvo) had three goals and Patty (Eaves) had one. They both played good
games but we needed everybody to do the same thing."
The Hurricanes have 83 points on the season and hold a five-point lead over
Washington and Florida -- both of whom won on Sunday -- for first place in the
Southeast Division.
Dany Heatley scored the lone goal for the Senators, who had a three-game
winning streak snapped. Martin Gerber allowed five goals on 32 shots in
Ottawa currently sits fifth in the Eastern Conference with 87 points, two
behind Montreal for first place in the Northeast Division.
The Senators had a 5-on-3 power play 2:48 into the game and quickly
capitalized to grab an early 1-0 lead. As Ottawa moved the puck around the
offensive zone, Jason Spezza threaded a pass from the left circle through the
crease to Heatley, parked at the right post, and he tucked the puck under the
left pad of Ward at the 3:16 mark.
Carolina countered with a pair of power-play goals by Eaves and Corvo and held
a 2-1 lead at the end of the first period.
The Hurricanes acquired the pair in a trade on February 11 that sent
defenseman Mike Commodore and forward Cory Stillman to Ottawa.
Eaves tied the score at one when he parked himself in front of Gerber and
redirected a point shot by Frantisek Kaberle between the goaltender's legs at
the seven-minute mark. Corvo then gave the Hurricanes a 2-1 lead with 9:36
remaining, as he fired a slapper from the point that beat Gerber low to the
glove side.
Ironically, both tallies came with Commodore in the penalty box.
At the 5:54 mark of the second period, Walker blistered a shot past the
blocker of Gerber to expand the Hurricanes lead to 3-1.
Corvo netted his second goal of the game -- again on the power play -- when he
wired a slap shot from the top of the right circle behind Gerber at 2:09 of
the third. The defenseman then roofed a backhander over a sprawled Gerber to
complete the hat trick with 2:10 remaining in regulation.
"We sat in the penalty box," Ottawa coach Bryan Murray said. "They
(Hurricanes) were quicker than we were and we took penalties as a result. They
were more ready to play at the start of the game it appeared. We had the five-
on-three score and it looked like we were going to play okay. Then they really
forced our defense all night and carried the momentum from that point on."
Game Notes
Carolina tied the four-game season series against the Sens. In all four games,
the winning team scored at least five goals...Carolina has now earned points
in 12 of its last 13 home games (11-1-1) dating back to January 29...Ottawa
falls to 19-14-4 on the road...The Hurricanes finished 3-for-10 on the power
play. The three power-play goals allowed by Ottawa tied a season high...The
Senators went 1-for-5 with the man advantage...Spezza extended his point
streak to four games (three goals, three assists).