cj, in conferences of this nature there are "proceedings" published on the basis of a printed copy of a presentation, or transcription of tape recordings, along with a summary. An abstract in such meetings is a "teaser", but far from the full content of the presentation. The subject matter in this case can include up-to-the-minute results. On another subject, one interpretation of PPHM continued presence at (better and better quality) financial/investor meetings is a statement of sorts about management still having the option to go it alone? That, or a well-orchestrated head feint.