This stuff about the impending Ursid shower is all very interesting, but what is for now even MORE interesting is the apparent oxymoronic title: Surprise Meteor Shower Expected. Is it a surprise if it is expected? Amusingly, joe rao To UNSUBSCRIBE from the 'meteorobs' email list, use the Web form at: http://www.tiacdot net/users/lewkaren/meteorobs/subscribe.html