If you're unlucky enough to be in the Birmingham area visiting the Networks Telecom 2000 show at the NEC, then help is at hand.

Leading vultures from the The Register have flown north to set up a temporary nest at the show.

We've just received word they've landed safely and are currently preening themselves at stand 20F82.

They're also handing out an offline version of the Reg so attendees can read it on the toilet. And once you've read the paper Reg, it'll make terrific bedding material for small caged rodents - far more absorbent than the online version.

You can also buy a selection of top quality goodies like BOFH and vulture T-shirts. Get 'em while they're hot. ®