PlatosI can feel the frustration you have, but this is a speculative play.As far as pumpers, promotors and the like, you only have to look at Enron, Worldcom, and a few of the other REAL companies to see that there are unscrupulous businessmen in all sectors of this world. My point is, in this enviroment, investing has become more like gambling than ever before, and not just with sli. muskie