In a message dated 3/14/2008 10:14:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: it demeans the essence of civilization. Hmmmm... or perhaps it just means the end of civilization. Humans are the only animal that is known to laugh and it is one of our best attributes. (although I read some recent studies that indicate that other specices might also have a sense of humor) Just finished an entertaining book "Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes" Some here might enjoy it for some Friday reading. Cheers, Joe **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 15.0 To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------