The one thing no one seems to mention is though times may have been difficult for eegc these last few years, Empire is still viable and hanging tough. That says much when most penny stocks crash and burn very shortly after conception. Venture capital is next to impossible in this economy, yet eegc keeps plugging along regardless. The fact that it has held together for all these years says much about the tenasity and belief of those involved. Of course its highly risky, But the rewards are way to much to ignore. As we come down to the wire in 2012, seeing this thing through is the only logical option win,, or lose...IMO