>>>Is there a blinking label class out there somewhere?
>>>It's a pain to utilize a timer each time my situation calls for one.
>>>thanks
>>
>>Rule # 1: Never use blinking labels.
>>Rule # 2: If you really need a blinking label, see rule # 1
>
>really why? I used them for emphasis.

Because they are really annoying for the users, unless you only let it blink a few times.