Abstract: Methods and systems for electronically pending orders for items that can be selected from online catalogs owned by e-vendors whose primary order entry, procurement and fulfillment systems are driven by industry standard real time and immediate order fulfillment processes. The present invention provides methods and systems for selecting items in the present for future fulfillment and delivery to a specific recipient for a specific event or occasion, but requiring no further involvement from the purchaser once the initial transaction has been created at some time prior to the desired fulfillment date. In one method, items are selected for pending, and transaction information obtained, while the purchaser is browsing from approved affiliated e-vendors' electronic catalogs. The pended transaction identifier information can be stored in an order pending database and subsequently monitored until pre-defined actions get scheduled for execution.

Abstract: A hybrid fiberglass/steel underground storage tank that combines the advantages of a fiberglass tank with those of a steel tank and can be used with various monitoring systems. The tank includes an interior portion made of steel and an exterior portion made of fiberglass. The exterior portion has at least one resin and glass layer, preferably formed of chopped glass mat and 100% solids epoxy resin, coupled to a spacer formed of a three-dimensional woven glass fabric, such as Parabeam®. The interior steel portion and the exterior fiberglass portion are integrally formed to create a single structure. A method of making a hybrid tank is also described.