Hans: Just wanted to say to you that the title for your post says it all, our participation and opportunities in this "fight" (to quote Stewart Thomson's most recent missive about investments in the PM sector) depend nearly entirely on the integrity and purpose of the Interinvest principals at this point. Your presence on this Board is therefore crucial, I hope you realize that and will not be swayed by frustration and opposition and skepticism. "In for a penny, in for a pound" as my mother used to say, or even better, "Might as well be hanged for a sheep as for a lamb." The English are so earthily graphic. Best to all and may I be first to say Merry Christmas to each and every one? (remember the reason for the season) .... Ike