There's a good short article in today's New York Times Business section on the irradiation of the mail for those wishing further food for thought on this subject. It's at www.nytimes.com Mike Heines Chief Librarian, Technical Library United States Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate AFRL/IFOIL 26 Electronic Parkway Rome, NY 13441 USA (315) 330-7600;DSN 587-7600 FAX (315) 330-3086