Abstract: Techniques for implementing a log message buffering system are disclosed. To this end, a computer implemented method includes receiving log messages. The computer implemented method also includes associating log messages with items of work and organizing the received log messages according to the items of work. Each item of work contains one or more log messages. The computer implemented method also includes outputting organized log messages according to items of work to a logging subsystem.

Abstract: Techniques for implementing a log message buffering system are disclosed. To this end, a computer implemented method includes receiving log messages. The computer implemented method also includes associating log messages with items of work and organizing the received log messages according to the items of work. Each item of work contains one or more log messages. The computer implemented method also includes outputting organized log messages according to items of work to a logging subsystem.

Abstract: A system is presented for establishing a shipping contract between a buyer and a shipper. A maximum price for shipping a buyer's order is established between a seller and a buyer. Based on this maximum price, an authorization number is created between the seller and a shipper, wherein the authorization number identifies the buyer's order and the agreed-upon maximum price. This authorization number is then transmitted to the buyer, who creates a contract between the buyer and the shipper to ship the buyer's order to the buyer. The contract between the buyer and the shipper may include a shipping fee surcharge, which may be disclosed or undisclosed to the buyer.