I have updated ftp://ftp.ccs.neu.edu/pub/people/lieber/Demeter-interest based on input from two of you (see the beginning of the file). Your input about beneficial experiences with AP ideas is _very_ welcome because funding agencies want to know whether the work they fund with tax dollars is useful. Happy Holidays. -- Karl PS. The sample solutions for the final are in: http://www.ccs.neu.edu/research/demeter/course/exams/f-3360-f98 The grades are in: There are many A's and the lowest grade is B-.