Only thing I can think of is the MMs have the numbers on the books. When time comes for them to pay up, say a merger or B/O, they can just agree among themselves to make the numbers disappear. It would explain why NWBO filed the lawsuit. disclosure of the books would be a nuclear bomb going off. The lawyers have the numbers. It would be funny to see them ask, so where are the shares you bought? As for shorts covering, they have the ability to drop SP to .30's, which they have proven. So someone is keeping SP in the .50's right now. One day I hope all will be explained.