In response to Mike Nelson's queries about the culture of the discussion and its etiquette, it seems to me it would be helpful if we observe the most obvious guidelines, related to the fact that we are engaged in a WRITTEN conversation. Certain rules apply because they assist communication. For example, use complete sentences; observe basic rules of punctuation and grammar (remember, their purpose is to aid comprehension); and avoid jargon. With respect to the latter, it seems that the special jargon of the internet is growing rapidly, and many can be left behind (or "out") by core users resorting to a highly colloquial/technical language. If that sounded like my "gripe for the day," it probably was! By way of introduction, I'm a sociologist co-ordinating a health promotion research centre at the University of Saskatchewan, working with a network ofresearchers, practitioners and policy makers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan (and further afield). We hope to have a home page up and running in the next few months; stay tuned! Meanwhile, I'm enjoying the exchange as people sign onto this system. Joan Feather Prairie Region Health Promotion Research Centre University of Saskatchewan Health Science Building 107 Wiggins Road Saskatoon SK Canada S7N 5E5 Phone (306) 966-7932 FAX (306) 966-7920