Hofmator, could you explain (for this novice) what the map portions do in there? I would have to agree with dmmiller2k, very elegant, short, and to the point. Too bad for me I don't get the point though.
I have one more request, take it easy on me, I write my perl like I wrote my Basic programs 14 years ago.
TIA.
-spartan

Very funny Scotty... Now PLEASE beam down my PANTS!