Abstract: A swing assembly is configured for shared enjoyment by a person and a dog. A swing seat may include a framework and a surface material that provides a desired combination of slip resistance and softness. The swing seat may be suspended from first and second support posts positioned to the sides of the swing seat, thereby reducing side-to-side rocking of the swing seat. One or more tether elements may limit the movement of the swing seat in the swinging direction and optionally help reduce side-to-side rocking of the swing seat, such that the swing seat has an appropriate level of stability for a dog during use.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for content based routing wherein user may register positive interest criteria for receiving messages and negative interest criteria for prevention of receiving messages. In particular, the method is applicable to processing of else messages which have neither a response nor a request field. The positive interest criteria for else messages is provided in a first minimized table for the client and also in a global table. The negative interest criteria for else messages is provided in a second minimized table for the client.