Getting Closer to 99.9999% Network Uptime

Back in May 2002, Cisco Systems announced new software for its 12000 series routers, Globally Resilient IP (GRIP). GRIP is meant to eliminate data loss on the network even if there are circuit failures or human errors. Not a bad trick if they can do it.

Are Safe Lists Really Safe?

For anyone just starting out in any area of web commerce, the term "Safe List" should not be new to you. A multitude of these safe lists are marketed to us each day by so many people that I sometimes wonder if the senders find time to do anything besides advertise safe lists!

Sole Properietorship And Tax Liablility

Hi Wayne: I am a Personal and Business Coach and that income requires quarterly self-employment tax payments as estimates of that year's taxes. I also earn some occasional income through a couple of other businesses who hire me as contract labor. The income I earn through those businesses gets reported on 1099-Misc under section 7. Nonemployee compensation. Does that income also need to be included…

Garlic, Love and the Internet…Wha???

I just made a great discovery! I was minding my own business...just cruising along the CyberHighway...and my mate yelled at me, "If I'm going to cook this great dinner...get your CyberButt over here and peel the garlic!" Wha???