Hey Bill, I emailed Moise and CCd you about cranking up the VN101-thing again. I also spoke with a friend who's a retired prof, China Historian. But I haven't heard from ED M...probably won't? Don't blame him. My friend said he might be interested but not until Oct. because he's finishing a book. I'm probing around. As it turns out, the VN101 place was the better site of all I've come across, now that I've had a chance to explore. H-Diplo is unlike VN101 and, it seems, no longer focusing on VN as much as before 911--understandable. You mention low energy? I know that one. It may have something to do with age? Nearer the end we get more focused on what's important. VN is low on the list these days--re: Crimea, for example. My upcoming cataract surgery for another.