Arnico, Great news. Congratulations! And I wish you all the best in times ahead. As you well know, ever since I met you in Kathmandu in 1992, I have been telling people (much to your occasional embarrasment and bewilderment . . . I know, I know) that you are one the TWO most intelligent Nepalis I have ever met in my entire life. And I am not someone who goes around doling out compliments just like that. [The other Nepali friend, in case anyone's curious, is a medical doctor, and lives and works in California, and used to visit Sajha]. This is also a time for me to THANK YOU, Arnico, for all your sincere, honest and calm yet no-nonsense and straightforward advice and suggestions to me about many things over the years. You are a jewel of a person, Arnico, and you deserve to do really, really well in everything that you are interested. All the best. oohi ashu