[brucepick]

Ben,

Have a great trip!! You're getting some recognition and interest for all your good work well done over the years. I'm convinced you will be one of the smartest people in the room.

My family is from Vienna, were chased out by the - shall we call them über-zealous nationalistic bigots?? in the late 1930's. I have to add though, we're very glad to have been in the good ol' USA ever since.

And yes, the food there is excellent. Not necessarily good FOR you, but GOOOOD! Coffee, chocolate of any type, sweet baked goods. And I'd expect some excellent main dishes too.

And now they're going to have some really advanced fuel efficient automotive technology, thanks to you.