miler, you ask why the stock has not crept higher and higher prior to the PR planned for later this month. There are, perhaps, several reasons, but one that comes to mind is that the potential buyers may have been negatively influenced by certain poster(s) on this board who characterize prior PR's as "fluff" - I believe is the word. Perhaps they are waiting, as these poster(s) have said they themselves would, for the PR announcement to be issued.
Just a thought...
hitimer - Rob