thanks Thomas,<br><br>Michel<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 12:02 PM, Thomas Greco <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:thg@mindspring.com">thg@mindspring.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;">
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Michel,<br>
he BALLE Wibinar series looks to be worthwhile. The time difference
makes it difficult for us, but you may want to publicize it.<br>
Tom<br>
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