After reading a few posts on the matter I decided to do a little research. After doing the research I cupeled my thoughts as to the meaning of the word. Now I must go cupel my mind while I sleep and get ready to finish off another work week. -$piritwing test1 ( (tst) n. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial: a test of one's eyesight; subjecting a hypothesis to a test; a test of an athlete's endurance. A series of questions, problems, or physical responses designed to determine knowledge, intelligence, or ability. A basis for evaluation or judgment: ?A test of democratic government is how Congress and the president work together? (Haynes Johnson). Chemistry. A physical or chemical change by which a substance may be detected or its properties ascertained. A reagent used to cause or promote such a change. A positive result obtained. A cupel. Challenge: Use "cupel" at least once in an email today. Nancy asking the question: When is a geocaching "newbie" no longer a "newbie"? Edwin G. Biesemeyer Track your Dollar BillsEver wonder where your money goes. See how to track it with the link above. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online by April 15th