Google also currently has some other semantic-search elements, such as the ability to assess what the web collectively thinks are the most significant items associated with certain keywords.

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For developers, the challenge is teaching computers to think like people, improving the artificial-intelligence aspect of software so that it replicates the human elements of job search and recruitment, says Matt Sigelman, CEO of Burning Glass International Inc.

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It seems the elements I observe that contribute more frequently than not to a stalled job search or poor results are associated with three elements: lack of commitment, failure to plan and unwillingness to change.

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While Google identifies macro trends, Twitter Search is highly effective at monitoring the elements of specific conversations and their changes in real time.

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In the mid-century Modernists demonstrated "less is more" with nearly no ornamental elements and stark simplicity - think the Google search page prior to all those whimsical banners.

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"This search, as expected, proved to be futile given that all required elements had been sent to the magistrate (Jean-Michel Gentil) a fortnight ago, " Herzog said.

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When a page is refreshed, elements located at the top of the page, such as the search box, load first.

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The elements of the bill authorizing the Attorney General to serve court orders on search engine and payment processers are a powerful deterrent to rogue sites.

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