Dodger old buddy! I lost my job in May too, and the unemployment just ran out. However, the state of Oregon has decided to go on paying it since the man in the white house and his party have promised to put it on the top of the agenda this week. In Oregon we have the 1st or 2nd highest unemployment in the nation, so you'll get EB here. You'll just have to wait about 2 to 3 weeks to get your claim transfered. When you get here, get in touch with me (I'll IM my number). I've got a cable modem, and I don't mind you using the connection to keep in touch, and upload/download. I've also got the name of the best headhunter in the city and I do know she's got a couple of web contracts available (no VB programming slots for me though). Rumor has it that things here may be improving the first quarter. I may even have a shot at a very nice contract at PGE. You're right about Philly, or anywhere for that matter. Once you come to Portland, you never want to live anywhere else. Take care, and keep in touch. I'll buy you a Starbucks when you get here. Jim