Thanks for the glimmer of hope for reason, Graham... This fellow's logic is spot on. In this industry the greatest risk is likely that which comes from standing still but kowtowing to blind mindless fear is no path to progress either. Thanks again. Cheers Joe In a message dated 5/11/2008 3:19:38 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Fellow Techies Having just caught up with a few days of missed postings, I see that there continues to be some well founded concerns regarding the machinations in Brussels. Well, I had the privilege of playing golf recently with a man who carries a good deal of influence - and Brussels are very concerned about the strength of the "green brigade" and the legislation they have pushed through. I thought you might like to read this: http://www.spiked-online.com/Articles/0000000CA592.htm He gave me some encouragement that maybe, just maybe, common sense might be making a comeback. Kindest regards Graham Naisbitt Managing Director Gen3 Systems Limited now Incorporating Process Support Products ENGINEERING RELIABILITY IN ELECTRONICS Unit B2, Armstrong Mall Southwood Business Park Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0NR - UK www.gen3systems.com Phone: +44 (0)12 5252 1500 Mobile: +44 (0) 79 6858 2121 Registered Number: 4639449 (England & Wales). Registered Office as above. DISCLAIMER : This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential, proprietary, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, distributing, copying, or in any way using this message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and destroy and delete any copies you may have received. Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and might not represent those of Gen3 Systems Limited. Although Gen3 Systems Limited has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses present in this email, Gen3 Systems Limited can not accept the responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachments. --------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------- **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) --------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------