Abstract: A hosted-software system including separate but integrated application modules configured to manage notification, validation, authorization, receipt, disbursement, and reporting of payment and transaction types processes and apply specialized and customizable business rules, access rights, and permissions configured to allow secure and definable transaction processing and other interactions between multiple related and disparate parties.

Abstract: An article slotting apparatus that includes a base member and a vertical support member, with a fixed platen connected at its rear edge area to the support member. Movable posts pass slidably through bores in the fixed platen and are connected at first ends to a lower platen and at their second, upper ends to a head platen. The posts, lower platen, and head platen can move in unision and are driven by a threaded shaft that is movable with respect to the support member. A slotting tool extends down from the lower platen and the space between the tool and the base member is relatively free of obstructions.