On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:37:59 +0100, herman.viaene wrote: > Maybe my understanding of English terms is a bit off??? and further confused > by local habits??? > Sponsor has to me a strong flavor od "supporting financially". Nowadays, yes. But it can also mean (from the Free Dictionary at http://www.thefreedictionary.com); 1. One who assumes responsibility for another person or a group during a period of instruction, apprenticeship, or probation. 2. One who vouches for the suitability of a candidate for admission. 3. A legislator who proposes and urges adoption of a bill. 4. One who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation; a godparent. 5. One that finances a project or an event carried out by another person or group, especially a business enterprise that pays for radio or television programming in return for advertising time. -- Regards _ / ) "The blindingly obvious is / _)rad never immediately apparent" I don't believe you have to be an idiot to get somewhere these days Bombsite Boy - The Adverts