Abstract: A method includes: accessing a first set of attributes exhibited by a first asset during a time interval; identifying a first association between the first asset and a second asset based on the first set of attributes; accessing a second set of attributes exhibited by the second asset during the time interval; based on the first association between the first asset and the second asset, associating the first asset with a first subset of attributes in the second set of attributes; identifying an asset group, including the first asset, exhibiting a target combination of attributes during the time interval based on the target combination of attributes represented in the first set of attributes and the first subset of attributes, in the second set of attributes, associated with the first asset; and executing an action on assets in the asset group.

Abstract: A method includes: generating a manifest of assets during the target time interval; labeling each asset in the manifest of assets with a set of attributes exhibited by the asset during the target time interval; defining a first attribute category exhibiting a first combination of attributes; assigning a first action to the first attribute category; identifying a subset of assets in the manifest of assets matching the first attribute category, each asset in the subset of assets exhibiting a set of attributes including the first combination of attributes; and executing the first action on the first subset of assets.

Abstract: A novel device for preparing fresh herbs and corresponding method are disclosed. The device includes a cap, a body for receiving the cap, and a hinge coupling the cap to the body. The cap, body, and hinge are each preferably comprised of plastic and manufactured such that the cap, body, and hinge are of one-piece construction. The cap includes an interior having shredding means. The body includes a chamber having shredding means. Fresh herbs may be placed within the chamber to be shredded after the cap is separated from the body. The hinge is preferably configured to be broken to permit the cap to be separated from the body. The device may also include a latch mechanism for hinging the cap back onto the body and for keeping the cap held onto the body once the device is no longer in use.

Abstract: A device, and method for use of the device, is disclosed that optimizes the proper preparation of fresh herbs for culinary or other uses. The device incorporates both a unique shredding means and storage of the herbs in one device. It is important in the preparation of fresh herbs that there is an absence of grinding or pulverizing due to the release of essential aromatic oils onto the surfaces of the grinder. Fresh herbs need to be shredded or torn. This device also defoliates the herb leaves from the stems.