ales, you are a brave one! I agree with a lot you said, although not quite with the same tone. The one thing that I have especially enjoyed with this list is the input from people from all corners of the globe. I've traveled "abroad" some and I have to be the first to admit that the USA is not the center of the universe. I think that all of should gain the experience and insights available through international travel that would allow us to empathize with people of all nationalities. It's the way the world is moving. The Euro is a prime example. Good thoughts. Just a bit abrassive and off-topic. ___________________________ John Wilkinson Okie Shutterbug http://home.earthlink.net/~jrwilk Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA