Normally, this column reports facts, figures and forecasts from published research from which discerning readers find a heads-up for the next meeting, support for a selected strategy, or an "... aha, I didn't know that." Today's Brief deviates slightly from its mission in that the "research" precipitating the discussion is admittedly semi-professional, partially anecdotal and somewhat limited. But it points in a direction that's not frequently discussed, and a recent article provides some insight into the subject matter.