Abstract: A real-time database system for creating and searching for advertisements, discounts and/or coupon offers. The system allows full dynamic control to merchants, which provides an ability to generate electronic advertisements, monitor competitor advertisements, and dynamically change existing advertisements in real-time, in response to changes in the marketplace, or in response to competitor activity. This will allow business owners to offer the best available price, and consumers to locate the best available price in one location.

Abstract: A hand held pliant flexible baton, for use as a tapotement device, having an external shell fabricated from a pliant material which covers an internal core fabricated from a soft batting material. The flexible baton's external shell provides a low impact force when struck against tissue such that no damage is inflicted to tissue, but a stinging sensation can be felt. The baton can accomplish several functions, such as use as a tapotement device for massage therapy, use as a training device for domestic animals such as dogs, or use as a safe disciplinary device for children in lieu of spanking.