first of all rook ... congrats all the best to you and your family... it's been a long time-- secondly and this is just my two pennies i don't blame any small company in america trying to get off the ground having anyone sign a confidentiality agreement-- with all that goes on today in the *market* i think that's actually pretty darn smart of cb -- between what is allowed and sarbox -- it's amazing anyone whats to take a company public these days -- 4kids