A mobile agent mediates cooperation among schedulers by executing a cooperation protocol. The apparatus can include a strip having at least one mounting depression penetrating a mounting portion of the strip. The automated banking machine carries out financial transfers related to user accounts based on information read from cards. The cue is preferably modular to allow substitution of various portions of the cue to permit it to be customized to a specific player. 5%, and is more preferably not more than 1.