Abstract: A method for processing a resource request is disclosed. The method includes: receiving a first resource request including a quantity of a first resource that is requested, an identity of a requester, and first asset data for a first asset; accessing a first database to identify two or more second assets different from the first asset based on determining that location information associated with the second assets satisfies at least one predetermined condition relating to the location information associated with the first asset; retrieving second asset data for the second assets; transmitting a second request to an asset valuation database to obtain real-time asset value data for the first asset based on the retrieved second asset data; receiving the asset value data for the first asset; generating approval data indicating whether the first resource request is approved; and transmitting the approval data to the first client device.

Abstract: The sling comprises at least one strap defining a loop. The loop is to be positioned over a user's first shoulder and under a user's second shoulder. A first attaching member couples a first part of the loop to a first part of a weapon. A cam buckle is coupled to a second part of the loop and is for adjusting the size of the loop when a first force acts on a lever of the cam buckle. A trigger snap hook is coupled to a third part of the loop and is for removably coupling the loop to a second part of a weapon. A gate of the trigger snap hook is configured to open when a second force acts on a trigger of the trigger snap hook. A linking member couples the trigger of the trigger snap hook to the lever of cam buckle.

Abstract: The sling comprises at least one strap defining a loop. The loop is to be positioned over a user's first shoulder and under a user's second shoulder. A first attaching member couples a first part of the loop to a first part of a weapon. A cam buckle is coupled to a second part of the loop and is for adjusting the size of the loop when a first force acts on a lever of the cam buckle. A trigger snap hook is coupled to a third part of the loop and is for removably coupling the loop to a second part of a weapon. A gate of the trigger snap hook is configured to open when a second force acts on a trigger of the trigger snap hook. A linking member couples the trigger of the trigger snap hook to the lever of cam buckle.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes selecting, at a server, a set of participants to simulate a first response scenario. The set of participants includes at least a first participant. The method includes sending first instructions from the server to a first computing device associated with the first participant. The first instructions identify the first response scenario. The method includes determining, at the server, whether the first participant satisfied first response criteria associated with a first response operation. The method further includes determining a first reward to be provided to the first participant in response to determining that the first participant satisfied the first response criteria.

Abstract: A linear bearing assembly (the assembly) of the present invention is disposed in a housing of the assembly. A first rail and a second rail are movable relative to one another. A plurality of linear bearings are connected to the housing and disposed about the first and second rails. An actuator device is connected to at least one of the first rail and the second rail to selectively move the first rail and the second rail relative to one another and the housing in at least one of simultaneous and separate modes to redistribute lubricant in the linear bearings thereby preventing deformation of at least one of the first rail and the second rail.

Abstract: A method of reducing formation breakdown during the drilling of a wellbore which method comprises: (a) circulating a drilling mud in the wellbore comprising (i) an aqueous or oil based fluid, (ii) at least one fluid loss additive at a concentration effective to achieve a high temperature high pressure (HTHP) fluid loss from the drilling mud of less than 2 ml/30 minutes and (iii) a solid particulate bridging material having an average particle diameter of 25 to 2000 microns and a concentration of at least 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising protein autolysates derived from yeasts and synthetic silicic acids, and also, optionally, active compounds directed against animal pests, for luring and controlling animal pests, which composition can be used in agriculture, in horticulture, in forestry, in animal husbandry, in animal breeding, in the protection of stored products, in the protection of materials, in the hygiene sector and in the domestic field.

Abstract: A planter for planting geophytes including a plurality of spaced apart holders, each of the holders being configured to receive a geophyte, whereby in use the geophytes may be placed in the holders and planted by burying the planter under soil.

Abstract: There is disclosed a warning and guidance apparatus for warning a person within a structure of a fire and assisting the person to navigate out of the structure, the warning and guidance system has guidance means (3) having a guide light (9) located within a structure near a floor level of said structure to provide a navigational aid when switched on, and fire alarm means (1) for detecting a fire and initiating an alarm (4) when a fire is detected to thereby warn a person of said fire, said fire alarm means also switching said guidance means (2) on when a fire is detected, whereafter said person can use said guide light (9) to navigate out of the structure.

Abstract: A method for improving and/or increasing the sugar content and/or preventing reduction of the sugar content of sugar plants, preferably sugar cane, which comprises treating said plants with an effective amount of a 1-arylpyrazole compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein the structural variables are as defined in the specification.