Mariatou: No worries. Just be yourself and contribute like you would normally do. Don't let anyone sway you by telling you that we are a bunch of "cacophonous do-nothings who prey on our own". This is truly an extremely narrow statement that does not refelct what this place is all about. All topics are welcome, so do not fear or hesitate, speak your mind and write away. If Dr. Madiba Saidy wants to call folks cannibals out here, then I suggest he be a bit more forthcoming with his general statements, for they simply cause rancor and issues. <<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>> To view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] <<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>