Hi Stepson,  i've got the same feeling too.  i wouldn't be surprised if survey teams were being assembled as we speak.  and i imagine they'll check out the resources,  infrastructure,  and socio-economic situations in the midwestUSA,  Ireland,  and the UK(need three points to form the triangle).  you know kind of the eyes and ears of the two chieftans.

i can almost see it too...the army the two cheiftans have assembled...3 ranks:  first rank(lance) a charity foundation for immediate relief.  second rank(mace) a commercial bank to buy up the distressed mortgages,  renegotiate them at lower interests rates and extend the payback time.  third rank(sword) a holding company that brings up the industry(infantry).  the industry(infantry)...good paying jobs in manufacturing so the people can repay their mortgages,  provide health care for themselves and their loved ones,  pensions set in trusts funds waiting for them when they retire,  and for God's sake a wage that they can take a vacation on!

how is it done...by using the old formulae...the 800 hundred year old one whos priority is helping people and setting them free.

and who are the surveyors... the archers,  naturally.