STOCKER, management can't really give any answer which differs from their previous public reporting. Any variation (other than a clarification of some kind) would have to be  disseminated in a public release (8K,10K,10Q etc). The "milk toast" reply you just received is about what one can expect. By the way, we're about to celebrate Independence Day over on this side of the pond. Your country gave us the tremendous start for which we will be eternally grateful, Bill.  P.S. Also, your Magna Carta came in quite handy .We made a few  changes. but all in all it laid the foundation for us. Thanx.