Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for dispensing fluid into plant protection devices. A plant protection device has a plurality of flexible longitudinal tubes configurable to surround and protect a plant. A rigid, substantially cylindrical structure with a bottom end and a top end is provided to support the tubes during filling. A manifold is connected to the top end of the cylindrical structure and includes at least an inlet port that is configured to receive fluid into the manifold. A plurality of outlet ports are connected to the manifold and are configured to dispense fluid simultaneously out of the plurality of the outlet ports into the plurality of longitudinal tubes of the plant protection device.

Abstract: A system and method for selling airline tickets. This system and method includes receiving in a first information processing device a bid for airline travel including an amount the bidder is willing to pay per unit of distance flown and determining whether the bid is acceptable to a seller of air travel services. Further, there is also provided a system and method for selling airline tickets wherein the cost is determined using an X+Y pricing scheme. An X+Y pricing scheme determines the cost based on factors including a fixed cost factor “X” and/or a variable cost factor “Y” based on a unit of distance. Some embodiments require the purchase of a subscription to bid on airline travel. Further, pricing schemes that allow more accurate and rational pricing of airline travel based on actual cost factors of providing airline travel as a service to consumers is disclosed.