Hasher, this co. is LB's piggy bank. He wants to cut a deal but only under very strict parameters that allow him to pull in his $150g/year salary. No deal will come between him and his 'salary'. Screw everyone else, especially the shareholders. That fukking a**hole doesn't care if the battery is ever produced. It's all about producing stock to sell. Get it? The only conspiracy around here is LB's.