Dear all, I have to leave LA now, for I need to organize a conference in Japan from Friday - Sunday. I wish I could stay for the rest of the week to continue the work at ALAC, but that is not possible. I like to express my big thanks to all the "outgoing" members, as well as all new ones and old timers, for your great help and teaching me. And those who supported us. Let's keep on our good work, and see you again soon either in Rio or in New Delhi! best, izumi