> I didn't find any source of the outstanding position of Cuba on the > original website . Any idea where > they > got that from? No, sorry. Not enough time at present to spend my usual too too long following down such interesting threads. I'd be surprised if they haven't overstated their case, but I also imagine that Cuba, by intent and necessity, does a better job than most at self sufficiency and sustainability. Russell -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist