""To oversimplifiy the situation, classroom Earth is pass/fail: if you die, you repeat the course. To ascend is to demonstrate a mastery of the material realm that makes reincarnation an option, rather than an obligation. Of course this idea may be pure nonsense... but since we all know what we've got coming according to the conventional belief system, what have we to lose by contemplating that this alternative, a fundamental premise of many ancient mystical traditions, may be true?"" Sounds like Hindu or something to me - like, if you fail try and come back and try again until you get it right. Then ascend to the next level of existence. Sounds way cool to me! You looking for a web host Russ (or NY1 else)? Check out: 1and1.com They are advertising in all the computer 'zines. It is my host for "fractal-animation.net" and they are really cool. Like $29 for 6 months and you get EVERYTHING. Check it out. JoTz