i know that steve..i was once a new member too.. but since not all here have all the time answering questions that has been answered lots of times before, it's just appropriate to do a search first..there are folder descriptions anyway about visas, help & advices, news, humour, etc. so i dont think they'd be that lost.. And i know if they really cant see a thing about certain issues, someone would really offer a help..so directing a new member for the advance search should not be any trouble at the start..