Dear Friends Due to an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) that originated in southern China, airlines in Asia have been greatly impacted. Flights have been cancelled due to pathetic load factors, and airline shares are plummeting despite the winding down of the Iraqi conflict. I received a travel advisory from Cathay Pacific today. For anyone contemplating making a trip in the next few weeks, there is a chance you might unknowingly encounter someone infected with SARS. You should take a few minutes to read this. It may even make you delay your trip. Check out: http://www.cathaypacific.com/intl/news/0,,78345,00.html Keep healthy! Russell Ng