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The article talks about the restoration of artist George W. Lambert's work "The Sonnet," which was painted in 1907. The author says that the paintings conservation department of the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has been examining and preparing works in preparation for the launch of the George W. Lambert retrospective in June 2007. When the painting came in the Gallery's conservation studio, it is said that it had a heavy layer of surface grime and a discolored varnish. The conservation department conducted surface cleaning and varnish removal of the painting.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to previous issues related to fire fighting, including "The Ten Commandments: Command-Ment II" in the April 2007 issue, "Seabelts: They're Our Friends" and "Why Do Burning Building Collapse?"

The article focuses on the tax issues that sellers using structured sales must consider. Structured sales include a third party besides the buyer and seller. The third party has a big financial stake in the transaction, and most often, it is the government. The primary tax issues in such sales situations are when and how income is taxed. The methods of deferring income associated with structured sales are also discussed.

Reports the implication of the Internet service providers (ISP) net revenue for company longevity. Inflation of revenue in subscription services; Utilization of mass storage devices in ISP; Features of digital content network receiver.

Focuses on the use of content delivery network services in the United States as a means of providing cost reduction and revenue growth for Internet-focused businesses. Advantages for web site owners; Software platform developed by McLean, Virginia-based FastTide Inc. to pick best delivery route; Service delivery performance for service providers and customers.

Discusses how software can help enhance the quality of streaming media. Development into a revenue stream for network service providers; Tendency to focus on data transport to generate revenue; Projected demand for streaming media, according to a HTRC Group study.

Reports that many content sites plan to add Web-based applications to their Web sites. Shortage of information technology professionals; Importance of experience in achieving Internet Protocol expertise; Opportunity for offering professional services to customers implementing the applications.

Focuses on the increase in the number of Internet content delivery network (CDN) service providers in the United States. Benefits of CDN to content providers; Ways of delivering CDN services; Factors that might contribute to the increase of demand for CDN.

Presents information about carrier-class platforms for voice and data transmissions. Lucent's 7R/E platform; Nortel's Succession platform; Equipment involved; Interoperability.

Focuses on the strategies of Internet service providers in increasing their market share in the United States. Evaluation of future market opportunity; Experience of the customer using the service.

Describes the benefits of outsourcing Internet access networks for Internet service providers (ISP) in the United States. Outsourcing infrastructure for rapid growth, enter new markets and increase the number of subscribers; Outsourcing as a way for smaller ISP to offer the capabilities of the large service provider's network.

Focuses on developments related to data virtual private networks (VPN) as of January 25, 1999. Telecommunications company-based Internet service providers' plan to introduce their VPN services; VPN services' capability to meet users' needs; Challenges faced by companies planning to offer VPN services.

Discusses the role of digital subscriber line (DSL) in improving the services offered by Internet service providers (ISP). Percentage of ISP planning to launch DSL services in 1999; Competition provided by smaller ISP; Purchasing emphasis on management software and wide area network connection.