The present invention is related to the field of semiconductor processing equipment and methods and provides, in particular, methods for the sustained, high-volume production of Group III-V compound semiconductor material suitable for fabrication of optic and electronic components, for use as substrates for epitaxial deposition, for wafers and so forth. Particularly, the method includes using a scheduling engine capable of receiving scheduling requests from other systems or direct entry of scheduling data and which is equipped to provide reports that inform the facility of the schedules of all inmates, transportation requirements, and space accommodations. A secure evidence repository can be used for storing copies of and information regarding unsolicited e-mails in a forensically sound manner. If the time period expires and no offer is below the reserve price, then the user select from the received offers. The obstructing component does not block entry of food into the duodenum but rather causes a given volume of food that enters the duodenum to induce a greater degree of satiety andor to induce a perception of satiety for a longer period of time andor to induce a perception of satiety faster than otherwise. The system bills the seeker for the time spent conversing with the service provider and compensates the service provider accordingly.