Friends in Japan, we here in the States are completely horrified by the news reports and the footage of the disaster in Japan. I know there are a number of you here on the LIST, and for what it's worth there are many of us sending our thoughts and prayers out to you in this time of great distress. I know it is off-topic but I'd love to hear that you are safe and any reports you might have from the quake. hang in there (ganbatte kudasai!), --Hal B. -- Harold K. Bush, Ph.D Professor of English Saint Louis University St. Louis, MO 63108 314-977-3616 (w); 314-771-6795 (h) <www.slu.edu/x23809.xml>