Bathroom Coffee - I just checked out the news that Prince Bandar had resigned his post - thanks for the heads up. Yes, Iran's power is becoming an interesting topic. As Tom Friedman argues it is helped by of the price of oil, amongst other things. Have you read this article, from a while back, about war games and the planning of an invasion of Iran? It's a bit long but makes for an interesting read. I suppose now with Iraq in the boondoggles, the US might tread a little less violently on Iran, but it is fascinating to see what some people were thinking. Here is the link, if you want to check it out when you have some time: - http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200412/fallows Poonte - Agreed. It says a lot about the situation when hope is what we have to wish for. Later folks.