just in case you didn't hear of the RetouchPRO LIVE shows, check this out:

retouchpro.com/forums/retouchpro-live/
[link]

I attended another great show yesterday: "Apply Image" with Carrie Beene

they have great presenters like Chris Tarantino, Amy Dresser, Gry Garness, Steve Caplin and others ... i can highly recommend it

two hours for only $10

keep pushing the pixels
wolfgang