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He started life feral but has resided at a shelter and was reasonably social with other cats and let workers pet him.

The same day we also adopted another 6 month old kitten who's very social and well adjusted.

We knew he'd be "skittish" at first, so we let him out of the carrier and put food, water and a litter box down for him and gave him space.

After the first night, we looked for him and couldn't find him.

The 2nd night we heard a crash in the kitchen, we approached and he went ballistic, running to and fro, jumping straight up, breaking stuff; it was sad. We left him alone and he disappeared again overnight.

We figured out that he'd found a hiding place inside kitchen cabinet behind the dishwasher. We've coaxed him out and blocked the entrance.

The other kitty interacted with him and seemed to be trying to calm and encourage him, talking and trilling.

Now he's in the closet. We'll continue to be patient and give him space.

Any suggestions on easing him into our home?

I'm considering purchasing the Sony SXRD XBR2 but am concerned with the $300 expense of changing the lamp every 4000 hours. How much more life can I expect out of an LCD flat panel before it starts to degrade noticeably.

RP offers larger picture at lower prices. LCD flat panels are more expensive. What are your thoughts on bang for the buck versus longevity? Which offers the best long term value?