Roger, Glen, and Dr. Vidale--
I appreciate your words, all of them. (Funny, this all began with Vidale's surprise book review.)
Keep in mind, none of us know all of the answers. (Well, maybe animals do know more than scientists think they do. And I'm sure there are countless four-leggers who were affected by the Sumatra-Andaman Islands quake standing by to be interviewed by Dr. Vidale.)
I want to share something else from the book: USGS Andy "Michael admits earthquake prediction can be 'emotionally compelling.' Why? Why does it stir emotions and rattle egos? 'People want control over their environment and knowledge of what's going to happen next.'"

Callie