I find it quite interesting that the national media (CBS in particular) has just started reporting on what the government shutdown has meant to the Smithsonian and the National Gallery. The reporter seemed to be upset that a private fund was being used to allow the Vermeer show to stay open. Anita Cohen-Williams; Reference Services; Hayden Library Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 PHONE: (602) 965-4579 FAX: (602) 965-9169 [log in to unmask] Owner: HISTARCH, SPANBORD, SUB-ARCH