He called Sandi yesterday and said.....

He was rear-ended Tuesday night. He woke up Wednesday and could 
hardly move his neck. The doctor says he has whiplash and gave 
him a neck brace. He will go back to the doctor on Monday to 
find out when he can go back to work -- probably a week from 
Monday. 

John

It appears that not everybody is aware of the situation, so here it 
is.

Farrokh has been out on medical leave for over three weeks. He was 
rear-ended in his car and hurt his back and neck. He will be back 
next monday, in all probability. 

However, as you might expect with those types of injuries, he will not
be able to move games or cabinets (in-house or for field test), for
some time to come.

From the soapbox collection:

	  	" Hazards of a traffic light "

  One might think of the traffic light as a place where one could take
ones feet off the pedals to relax. A place to meditate for a few moments
and briefly converge with other fellow drivers who are willing to wait 
for that beautiful shade of green.  One might also find drivers who 
don't share the same enthusiasm for the peace and serenity that a traffic
light can offer.  One might even get the opportunity to meet such drivers 
and exchange personal data with them.  But these new acquaintances aren't
the type one would run into again in ones lifetime if one can avoid them.
No, ... such meetings can leave painful impressions that can stay with
you for some time. 
  How can one avoid such interaction you may ask.  Well, I'm not sure if
it's totally possible but I'm going to practice the following:

1. Avoid the open lanes in an intersection. I know it's tempting to drive
   on to the open space and assume the pole position, but it's not worth 
   it. Leave that lane open for the drivers who aren't particular about 
   traffic signals color codes.
2. Always tow one of those giant spot lights behind your car (the kind
   that car dealers use to shine on the sky on special sales and grand 
   openings).
3. And this one is not all that practical but on some occasions you might
   just put the car in park and wait in the sidewalk for the green so if
   anyone should rearend your car, you can be a bystandard and act as a
   witness in your case. 

  If you have additional suggestions on ways to avoid rearend collision
at the red light, or would like to warn me on other possible hazards of
the traffic light, please forward your comments to this vax address.   

						Farrokh