To: SOROS who wrote (931 ) 11/22/2005 3:36:34 AM From: seen-the-light Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1694 Uh-oh. You're sounding more like "them" now, Jed. Instead of saying "soon," it sounds like you're now saying, "eventually". Actually, I DID call last week and no one was available to speak to. I left two messages, but have not received a return call, as requested (from two different people I might add). I have also written two emails and have never received a response to either of them. I have, however, previously spoken to the investor relations person a couple of times and was suitably impressed. He was, as you intimated JC, very likable and self-assured on the phone. Of course, no specifics could be discussed, but my concerns were addressed satisfactorily at that time. He was successful in making me feel good, which is his job. However, that was a couple of months ago and the positive feelings that were derived from the phone calls have, thus far, not been transferred to any real results or definitive action. None of the ventures that we talked about at that time have apparently materialized into anything....yet. IMO, adequate time has been given to have reached at least some important determinations. Good news is needed and is expected. Some of the ventures are understandably still pending, but ALL of them should NOT still be. Some should have reached a conclusion by now. PR's referring only to talking, planning, hoping and updating will no longer be acceptable to me because the company itself has suggested that deals were VERY close and results would be announced soon. This quarter, according to the last PR, should be "encouraging and exciting." It's time for that to prove true. This is their chance to show they are for real. If they don't come out with at least something of substance, it will be an indication that they are something else, and down we will continue to go. No more putting off. Let's hear some genuinely good news....significant news. It's time to put up or shut up.