All along I used to think that Dec 2001 had a fewer number of applications when compared to the earlier months but with Dec cases being picked up, a lot of new members seem to be registering on rupnet. From the once modest 250 dec applicants, now there are about 312 ( this change probably happened in the last 10 days ). Now I feel that as time and frustration progresses, this number could soon hit 400. Jan 2002 also has picked up in recent days.