Marion:

Yes -- the ones who slipped you that large tip -- Peter Niiler, a physical oceanographer with Scripps, and his wife Nancy.

I have heard one report from Eric yesterday, so he is still alive despite the escalation of violence int he Falujah region. Apparently he got some sort of a scoop and was picked up by a renowned CBS anchorperson (Tom Brokaw, I think) for relay. I don't know the details. At least we know he's still kicking.

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