Abstract: A system and method for processing media requests includes receiving a media request associated with a subscriber account. The availability of a slot associated with the subscriber account is determined. The slot includes at least one in-store slot and at least one on-line slot.

Abstract: A system and method for fulfilling a media request includes receiving a media request associated with a subscriber account. One inventory location is selected from a plurality of inventory locations to fulfill the media request, and at least one of the inventory locations accommodates in-store media rental requests.

Abstract: The present invention allows a user to scoop material from a container without having to bend over when the container is empty. The container has a material containing pan wherein the height of the pan is determined by springs which respond to the weight of material on the pan. If the weight on the pan is relatively great, for example, 40 pounds of pet food, then the pan is at the bottom portion of the container and the user is able to scoop out the pet food from the top of the container. If the weight on the pan is relatively small, for example 5 pounds of pet food, then the pan is at the top portion of the container and the user is able to scoop out the dog food from the top of the container.