This may or may not have been already mentioned, but I've noticed that Vernor Vinge will be the Guest of Honor at this year's Minicon Science Fiction convention in Minneapolis, MN over easter weekend. I'm planning on going, and was just wondering if anyone here had anything in particular they'd like me to ask him, should I get the chance to talk to him (considering that I know quite well the chairman of last year's Minicon, this is distinctly possible). If anyone would like to attend, memberships are $25 until February 14, then $55 after that and at the door. Contact me for further info if you're interested. -- Joel Mueller - "Here lies one whose name is writ in water." -Keats Check my .plan for my PGP Public Key. PGP encrypted mail is very welcome! This must be Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursdays. -Dent