[Thomas Wouters] > ... > Wait, wait. What's wrong with using > > x and a or b > > for constructs similar to '?:' ? FAQ 4.16. Is there an equivalent of C's "?:" ternary operator? http://grail.cnri.reston.va.us/cgi-bin/faqw.py?req=show&file=faq04.016.htp (x and [a] or [b])[0]-ly y'rs - tim