Abstract: A device for the early detection and advanced warning that waste is backing up in a waste pipe line comprising: a tubular body member having an open lower portion, a central hollow core extending axially there through, and a closed upper portion. The open lower portion is dimensionally sized and configured to be removably yet sealably fitted and fixed into the waste pipe line. The closed upper portion is provided with a vent.

Abstract: A system for receiving, reviewing, processing, forwarding, posting and accessing e-mail messages which comprises a Hybrid e-mail server, an API interface locator on the Hybrid e-mail server and a web application server all communicatingly connected to each other. The system is capable of utilizing the web application server as a scripting engine and providing access to all of the Internet's resources for use in formulating and posting the responses to e-mail messages without any need for human intervention.