Vince, first didn't mean to say that messages from friends - and even messages from the odd minor deity - aren't important when I used the term bombard...sorry a bit of lax language on my part. WiFi rabbit? Yes, the Nabaztag. For something like 130 euros it too can be yours. It can turn blue if your route to work is clear or red if there is congestion or delays on the Central line or some such. And wiggle its ears when your loved one is thinking of you or your business partner has a brilliant idea. It was created by a French 'smart object' company. As for information overload, I am beginning to talk about myself like a website. I have only so much bandwidth to deal with requests, e-mails, work. The plague isn't just a-coming, I think I've got a rather chronic case.