thanks Thomas, Michel On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 12:02 PM, Thomas Greco <[email protected]> wrote:

Michel, he BALLE Wibinar series looks to be worthwhile. The time difference makes it difficult for us, but you may want to publicize it. Tom

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