And spelling as bad as ever!! Still haven't made up my mind on a PhD/DBA. But am close - and Chip sorry if I caused any problems. But I am curious by nature and with other members talking - it was only natural to ask the question? Again sorry and to all members thanks - I've appreciated the help. PS - Thank god for research and your sight b/c before I started eitherone of the first universities I applied to was Warnebrough - Thanks