By refusing a comprise board tendered in good faith by Noront, I believe the dissidents (read Irwin and cohorts) sealed their fate with the kiss of death. If the overwhelming positive response to calls to shareholders that have been reported on this forum is any indication, the little guys and girls are going to win this fight. While confirmation is still a few days away, the Rosseau bues will scurry away to lick their subst antial wounds. Thanks to Glorieux's leadership we will win!