Abstract: Disclosed is a method for execution by a server for connecting people with service providers in real-time. The server maintains a set of rules for connecting people with service providers. The server receives, from a first client computing device over a network, a request message having personal information identifying at least a personal issue. The server assesses the personal information against the set of rules to identify service providers that can address the personal issue. Next, for a first subset of service providers, the server sends offer messages and waits for an acceptance message. However, if no acceptance message is received within a timeout period, for a subsequent subset of service providers, the server sends offer messages and waits for an acceptance message. Advantageously, if no match can be established with the first subset, it may be possible to establish a match with the subsequent subset.

Abstract: An adjustable plant growing stand, a mounting clip for attaching a lighting fixture to an adjustable plant growing stand, and a method of illuminating plants are disclosed. The adjustable plant growing stand can include a frame including a plurality of substantially parallel legs, an upper fixed shelf affixed to the legs, and a lower adjustable shelf slidably coupled to the legs. The lower adjustable shelf can include attachment mechanisms configured to fix the vertical height of the lower adjustable shelf relative to the upper fixed shelf. The adjustable plant growing stand can include a lighting assembly including one or more lighting fixtures. Each lighting fixture can include a plant growth-stimulating light source. Each lighting fixture can be removably coupled to the upper fixed shelf.