Possibly ... there had been threats, I have just heard from an N.Z. FM = station (Oh how I love the internet and a fast connection) the he had = taken shots at and wounded one or two of the assailants.=20 Flags will be flying at half mast in N.Z. thats for sure. >>> dbutler@IMETRIX.COM 12/06/01 03:55PM >>> Sounds more like an assasination than "pirates"... Sherpa Doug -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body