It shows that joint ventures ('partnerships' have similar statistics, by the way) are volitile. So let's hope that a joint venture between Globetel and anyone else is indeed being vigorously and SKILLFULLY (read between the lines) negotiated since any deal only works when both sides get something and they are truly motivated to see it through by more than just a piece of paper and the fear of legal recourse. And of course as circumstances change, as the real world has a nasty habit of doing, so may the terms of the joint venture be required to change also. Otherwise; failure, as stated in the article. Flexibility is key, rigidity falls through by the wayside. If Globetel were to say they would only abide be some previous outline of terms and VPN were to wish to change something, VPN would be out the door wearing their silk suits. As has already been stated, we are weak here, and we need it badly. If I thought saying so would hurt us, I might refrain from saying it, but if I know it, investors know it, and VPN knows it.