Fritz Jordan , The Margaret Jordan Group -- you suggested that I just go for it (ala Jackie Robinson), and so I am.

Maria Ballesteros, Fulbright Scholar and my Research Assistant -- wonderful intellectual discussions about e-commerce, and terrific website design and development contributions.

Jonathan Hibbard, Boston University Graduate School of Management -- always pleasant and always on call to help keep me moving in the right direction at Internet speed.  Monetize baby, monetize.

Boston University -- the generous chunk of web server space is much appreciated. 

MediaOne -- without RoadRunner cable modem service, e-shopping would be a nightmare. 

Amy, my wife -- you continuously amaze me.

Ben and Sam, my two boys -- you two deliver great delight every day of the week.

Kate, my Internet Shopping 24/7 Project and year 2000 baby -- KatieKate, you make me smile.