I'm back! Sorry for the unscheduled absence -- a little laziness, a little cold/flu to strike me down, a few work projects and tasks at home, and all of a sudden you blink and 1/12th of the year has disappeared. Wow; time flies. Topics this week: Slide scanning of Argus cartridges in a Polaroid SprintScanTalk Radio, Jason Lewis and Toyota Sudden AccelerationImportant safety tip: If experiencing uncontrolled acceleration in your car, shift to Neutral and solidly press (don't pump!) the brakeSquaring "complaints" against "vision" in an organizationLet me know what you think! Calling and leaving a message is quick and painless: 206-339-3742 (also known as 206-339-ERIC, which might be a bit easier for you to remember?). Or, if you prefer something textual. send an email to me (eric) at ericast.com