its is a funny thing. today i phoned noront at 416-864-1456 & was greated by richard nemises office & it was elaine that answered. we talked a couple minutes. when richard left so did elaine. richard had stepped out but will phone me in the morning. noronts new # is 416-367-1444. so richard is still very active. the phone# must have some sediment value to richard. so what the future holds is anybodies guess. i don't think richard was ready to retire.