> > Normally it is not necessary to specify the continent in a > postal address > > If you put the above address on a letter I can guarantee some Post > Office dimwit(s) would be looking long and hard to find out which > state Brazil is in Probably when posted in the USA. Very improbable when posted from (for instance) my country. Which perfectly summarizes this discussion. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist