SEARCH TOOL FOR IDENTIFYING JUDGES

This file describes the unix search tool "bold.ksh",
which can be used to identify people who should be
available to judge student papers.

The search tool requires two input files:

1. An HTML document that contains the session details
   for the upcoming AGU meeting.  The session details 
   lists each presentation and its authors.  This 
   document can be downloaded from the AGU web site.  

2. A text document that contains a list of potential
   judges.  The list should contain last names only.
   No blank spaces are allowed in the name (e.g.,
   for the name "Van Meter", the tool would search
   for "Van" and "Meter" as separate names).

The search tool is a unix script.  It is run using:

bold.ksh <file1> <file2>

where <file1> is the file containing the HTML document, 
and <file2> is the file containing the list of potential 
judges. 

The output from the script is a new copy of the HTML
document.  The document can be viewed and printed using
a web browser program.  When viewing the new document
(with the web browser), all the names that have been
found will appear in *bold* font. 

There is an example provided along with the script.
It can be run by typing at the prompt:

bold.ksh sm97h.html pjudge

Some things to keep in mind when using this search
tool:

1. The script cannot distinguish between author
   names and paper titles.  Therefore, a search for
   a name like "Hill" will highlight the "Hill" in 
   "Hillslope Processes ..."

2. Watch out for very short names (2 or 3 letters)
   and common names (e.g., "Smith").  These tend to
   highlight a large number of names and phrases.

3. Remember that presenting authors are most likely
   to serve as judges (they *must* attend and are
   usually willing to serve).  Many people highlighted 
   as co-authors do not attend the meeting or may go
   in other session.

4. Obviously, it is important that we continue to add
   the names of past judges, session chairs, and 
   Hydrology committee members, to the list of names
   used in the search.