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Monday, 06/25/2007 9:46:11 AM

Monday, June 25, 2007 9:46:11 AM

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From Ameritrade, about restricted shares:

TD Ameritrade is currently in the process of mailing the restricted stock certificate. Regrettably, I do not have a specific date as to when the certificate will be mailed along with the letter regarding Rule 144 processing. However for your convenience, I have included information for you below pertaining to the process of Rule 144.

According to Security and Exchange Commission regulations, these securities are not negotiable without the required documentation. Since Rule 144 is one of the more common restrictions, we have provided information on the document requirements and the Rule 144 procedures below. However, if your securities are restricted under another rule, please contact the TDAMERITRADE Safekeeping Department.

Please note: if the appropriate documents are not provided, the securities will be returned within twenty-one days of receipt to the address on record.

Rule 144
http://www.tdameritrade.com/forms/ATI144series.pdf

Stock Power
http://www.tdameritrade.com/forms/ATI095.pdf

Legal Opinion
*This document can be obtained by contacting the issuing company.

Note: In regards to the information above, you will find a link to the forms on our Web site. You can also go to www.tdameritrade.com/forms.html. Once at this page, select "Stock certificate transfers" option in the drop down box. Please mail completed form with original signature to TDAMERITRADE to begin processing.

RESTRICTED-STOCK HANDLING GUIDELINES - SEC RULE 144

Important information: Please retain for future reference.

- Restricted stock requires legal items and special handling, and will be subject to a $250 restricted security processing fee per submission to the transfer agent.

Please note: you may be subject to multiple restricted security processing fees.

- TDAMERITRADE requires you to deposit your restricted stock into an account with margin privileges. Please complete a Margin/Option Account Upgrade Form if you do not currently hold a margin account.

- TDAMERITRADE requires you to hold at least $2,000 in equity in your account in addition to your deposit of restricted stock.

- TDAMERITRADE must receive your stock certificate, completed Rule 144 Client Pledge, completed Rule 144 Client Statement, and completed SEC Form 144 before your sale is initiated.

- TDAMERITRADE must receive a legal opinion prior to sending the shares to the transfer agent for processing.

- The total processing time normally ranges from four to six weeks.

- TDAMERITRADE will file the required forms on your behalf.

- You will have approximately ninety (90) days from the date stated on the SEC Form 144 to liquidate your shares. After ninety (90) days the certificate will be subject to delivery of any shares sold, which can include a break down of the shares. Shares not sold may be sent back to you or held for continued processing. Additional restricted security processing fees may be assessed at this time.

- If you wish to extend the trading period for an additional ninety (90) days, a new SEC Form 144 and a Stock Power will be required. Additional fees may apply.

- Your transactions may also be subject to additional fees:

- Extension fees of $25 per executed order may apply if any of the stock is sold before processing is completed. These charges will occur every ten (10)-business days per executed order until shares have cleared.

- Fees charged to TDAMERITRADE ("Pass Through" fees) may also be assessed to your account. These fees may vary in amount.

-Proceeds from sale transactions are not available for withdrawal or trading purposes until processing has been completed, funds are cleared and shares are delivered. Your account is subject to repurchase of shares if they are sold prior to completion of any required processing.


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