Who thinks we'll get a statement as soon as Friday? After the bell? Or is this process going to take longer before we are informed by management? If it takes longer is that a good thing? Does that mean more going on behind the scenes? Eventually management is going to say something ! Someone suggested that management is waiting for some good Crossflo news or other good news as a counter balance to the USPTO issue. Could counter balancing news be that close? Or is there some silver lining to this dark cloud hanging over us?

Every cloud has a silver lining means that you should never feel hopeless because difficult times always lead to better days. Example: "What am I going to do? My girlfriend has left me again!" Reply: "Don't worry. It will be all right. Every cloud has a silver lining."

Difficult times are like dark clouds that pass overhead and block the sun. When we look more closely at the edges of every cloud we can see the sun shining there like a silver lining. Example: "I found a new job after all, and I like this one even better than the last." Reply: "You see? Every cloud has a silver lining."

Every cloud has a silver lining means that the sun shining at the edges of every cloud reminds us that every difficult situation has a bright side.Example: "This really is a tough situation. Do you think things will work out for the best?" Reply: "I'm sure they will. Every cloud has a silver lining."

And here is another more personal example: "The USPTO decission seems to have gone against PTSC shareholders. Now the management has more time to focus on Crossflo and other partnerships" Reply: " I feel so good about it I decided to buy more PTSC and give some of management vacation time, permentantly. When I tell them I'm sure they will see the silver lining in not having to concern themselves with these lawsuits anymore. "