I think those are all good ideas. However I disagree about the google ads. They aren't popups, are unobtrusive, and google spends a lot of time and money tuning their advertising engine to the hosting site, this benefits everyone. As long as the page areas containing the ads are clearly marked, if it means more up time and less stress for Doug, I am all for it. Although I do understand the desire to not associate with the less reputable retailers; lets give the site users some credit, most of us understand the difference between an ad and an endorsement. Still, I always repect the desire to "avoid even the appearance of impropriety"

Marc