before i get on with my first article, i wanted to mention that i've been doing quite a bit of reading here on ju since i joined. i've made a few comments here and there, but i decided to lay low and get a feel for the general atmosphere here prior to jumping in with both feet. i must say, i am impressed and i applaud the majority of you...the constructive, well deliberated thought being expressed here far outweighs the spewing, bashing, name calling and cutting down (a definite plus in my ...