Hi Arlene, Sorry about the tardy reply, but I was away last weekend and when we got home, came down with a cold. >I noticed that you reported on several articles in a California newpaper which were authored by Arthur Spiegelman. I don't know what articles you are referring to, but I don't use CA papers as a source usually, so I'm guessing that it was just coincidental that they appeared there as well. I'm sorry I can't help you, but I don't know Mr. Speigelman. I do hope you are able to track down your friend. Judith -- Judith Richards, London, Ontario, Canada <[log in to unmask]> ^^^ \ / \ | / Today’s Research \\ | // ...Tomorrow’s Cure \ | / \|/ ```````