I just wanted to let you all know that I got a note from Brian and he confirmed that he is still our SH's Rep.. He stated that Ron had also contacted him and that he was willing to help get answers in anyway that he could. He also stated that he would not contribute to a discussion that was based on rumors (that is the rumor of a buyout or taking the co. private) and I respect him for that. I hope this will help some posters here. I know that I now have to strike my own queston as it dealt with a possible buyout. I wish us all good luck in getting answers--again, I think that Ron is right in the way that he is doing this. GL, ads