I, too, wish there was better news.

The fact is, I don`t trust the joint ventures. As far as I`m concerned, they were/are a way to string along investors. I will retract that statement when specific evidence is presented which defines the ``reward`` structure with each JV.

Until there are profits shown on the bottom line of a financial reporting document, I refuse to get sucked into this shell game further.

It`s pretty easy to play games when you`re using other people`s money.

But... Those are my personal opinions.

(It`s good to see a post from you again.)

Take Care

Jeff