Don't feel bad about venting here. I've been following this thread and want to keep hearing the updates. I'd really like it better if there was good news, but I'm sure you would too.

Do you read PHDcomics.com? Sometimes it's nice to know you're not alone. http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/arch...p?comicid=1012

I really hope this works out for you soon. I'm a solid believer in the idea that when everything seems to go wrong it means there's another opportunity waiting to be found. Hopefully that opportunity shows up soon for you.