Glen Brammell

One thing that is for certain when you work in a large office like I do is that there is always a possibility that your computers will fail. This happened to us recently and I can tell you it was no picnic. The server that runs our website went down and we couldn’t get it back online. It was a nightmare to deal with and we are still suffering the after effects. My boss decided that we needed to change the way we operated and ordered me to take steps to improve the situation.

My first thought was that we needed a professional to ensure our website stayed up and running. Since we own a server, I thought that colocation may be the answer to our problem. This is a process where the server is sent somewhere else to be maintained. I decided to check out some other options as well. Another option would be to have a dedicated server for our site.

The importance of keeping our site running has led me to making a major decision. After checking out all of our options, I thought that managed hosting may be the answer. Not having to deal with all the headaches of updating and creating backups would free me up to do other things. I plan to run all three options past my boss in the near future. I am sure that we will decide which plan is best for us. I’ll be glad when I know I can count on our computers to run!

Even though the economy is still a little slow, our company is looking ahead and expanding where we can. This decision has led us to build new offices in a few select cities. The company has selected me to help plan out the cabling installation in the new buildings. I have been working with the architects and others to ensure the new space will have adequate telephone and data lines.

The task has been a challenge to say the least. Some of the buildings are very large and have multiple floors. Trying to figure out how the spaces will be used has been the key problem. I have been working with the data cabling installers to find ways to ensure that our future needs will be met with ease. We are adding extra space to the system so that we can add or subtract new lines to provide for changes in how the building is used.

Our company is completely dependant on the use of telephones. Without phones, we are dead in the water. This has led us to deal with the issue of redundancy. That is, ensuring that our system has backup capabilities in case something goes wrong. I have worked with the cable contractor on this issue and am satisfied that our system is sound. The project has been hectic at times, but all in all has been fun. I hope to see the results of my labors in the near future and for years down the road.

One thing my family and I love to do is go out to eat. The problem is that we are fairly new to the area and don’t know where everything is as yet. We know there are restaurants out there; we just don’t know the best ones for us. I was looking for a solution to the problem when I heard about a website that can direct us to the best local restaurants. The site is called local.com and here is how it works.

The site is a search engine. The good thing about it is that it is a combination of four different sites, each of which contributes to the whole. The site is a conglomeration of Citysearch.com, Superpages.com, Yellowpages.com, and Yelp.com. When accessing the site, you can utilize the local yellowpages to find phone numbers, or use the local search feature to find local area businesses.

Now that I have been using the site, I save a lot of time choosing where I want to go. The old method of trial and error is out, and the new way is in. I also like the fact that I am supporting my local area businesses and building the economy in my area. The whole thing has been a win-win situation for me and my family.

My of my good friends Bob was telling me about a site he and his children use whenever they need Math help. It’s a site called tutornext.com that provides an Online Tutor at a low price. His daughter Heidi is currently in 12th grade and will be entering college in the fall. While her grades are very good overall, her weak spot is the subject of math. Luckily for her, there is help for her when she needs it.

The site provides her with a Math Tutor who can work with her one on one. She can send in her questions and receive the answers and explanations in a timely fashion. Another great thing about the site is that she never has to leave the house and can do it in her own time. That makes it very convenient for her as she doesn’t have to drive to some class for the answers she needs.

I think this is a great tool for any kid who is in K-12 and on through college. They can take advantage of the Math Problem Solver feature or contact Math Tutors Online. I know the importance of doing well in math as it will come in handy all through your life and your working career. I am glad that Heidi is doing better now and wish her all the best during her college years.