I think there are times when it is a good idea to attend these events hosted by formula companies. I think it is important to hear what they are pitching to office nurses and physicians. It is also revealing to see the information they are holding up as "research" and to take the opportunity to ask difficult questions and to be a thorn in the side of these reps. I often go and refuse lunch, but make sure I do alot of talking! Mary Ryngaert, ARNP, MSN Gainesville, FL *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html