Abstract: A computer-implemented system for matching people with each other includes a main computer server connectable to a network such as the Internet; a plurality of local servers connectable to the main computer server via a proprietary network, each of the local servers accessible via a telephone connected to a telephone network; and a database of user information distributed over the main computer server and the local servers. Each of the local servers and the main computer server has means for a particular user to update and read at least a portion of the database so as to match the particular user with at least one other user of the system. The main computer server provides means to update and read the database via a user computer connected to the Internet to access a server page. The local servers provide means to update and read the database via a telephone connected via the telephone network.

Abstract: A system and method is presented for multi-dimensional scheduling, unscheduling, and control of resources using a database approach. Indivisible resources, percentage divisible resources, and range divisible resources are scheduled, unscheduled, and controlled. Resources in telecommunication systems are scheduled, unscheduled, and controlled. Resources in satellite telecommunication systems are scheduled, unscheduled, and controlled.

Abstract: A measured dose dropper includes an adjustable extension fitted within a hollow barrel in an end opposite that of the opening of the barrel. The adjustable extension includes gradation marks which correspond to the volume within the hollow barrel as adjusted by sliding the adjustable extension. A float within the hollow barrel acts as a float valve when fluid is drawn into the hollow barrel, preventing no more than the desired precise amount of fluid to be contained within the hollow barrel. Accordingly, an adjustable measured dose of fluid can be reliably and accurately dispensed.