After discussing this with Faisal, I thought I would post a link to the announcement of Juniper's new M640 core router which offers a four-fold improvement over the M160. More significantly, the new product embraces router-to-router networking for a truly scalable core--something startup companies like Avici and Pluris have been talking about for years.

I heard about this on NPR: low-cost air fares for intra-European travel are available to you if you do your research. The Savvy Traveler website has a great set of links to airlines in Europe that can offer incredible deals. If you're planning a trip to Europe, check this out.