>Eric
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>I spend a bit of time in the US (heading over again on 12 July) and am considering attending ? Great Lakes, but I am well aware that for those who have to make the trip especially, the cost is a real issue.
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>Why don't you investigate an Asian conference? It's a few years since I was in Bangkok, a bit of shopping and a visit with the family to somewhere nice up North sounds great!
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>Regards
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>JR

My original post was to elbow Ken Levy in the ribs on the subject. He said it was being discussed and to get back with him in a few months, which I will. If Prague was a success there is no reason it can't be done in Bangkok. I know there are lot's of users in the pacific rim.