From: Steven Jenkins Date: 2005-09-25T09:34:01+09:00 Subject: Re: Python doesn't have one of these Devin Mullins wrote: > These are silly comparisons. Mother Nature doesn't know anything about > programming language design. For those of you unfamiliar with the engineering wonder that is the Los Angeles County Flood Control System, a Debris Basin is not a natural phenomenon. It's a steel and concrete structure whose purpose is to keep rocks that fall off mountains from burying overpriced houses. The Ruby Canyon Debris Basin, in particular, performs this essential function for *my* overpriced house. Steve