that almost sounds like a rumor that ei is going out of business. imo
thats an interesting speculation especially when things are rolling and products are hitting the market and the products are many and the fact this is a 'slow' business, these aren't laptops and the funeral business must be tight with inventory. it takes time to develop a place at the table and depending on your time frame investment wise would determine your tolerance level. If 2011 was your drop deadline for return then you may be disappointed but if your time line is like Heppies in 2012 some time then there is still time for something to happen and pounding at the company won't make any difference.