Dean,

I was unaware of your Father. The issue last year was unfortunate and can appreciate the feelings you have. My airplane travels over the last (4) years have given me the opportunity to meet and model with hundreds of modelers. With very few exceptions, all the experiences were and continue to be good...I met you at the D5 shootout in 2007...you purchased the "Anti-bullschido" suit.

Many times I was asked, "Where are you going next?", or "Who are you going to be hanging with?" I would respond so and so or this person...to hear "oh boy, watch yourself there or I had a x, y or z with that person." These comments may have reflected their experiences. I like to give everyone a clean sheet of paper and make up my own mind. I suspect that some of these friendships are overly scrutinized for any number of reasons which are relevant to them and not experienced by me.

I make every effort to consistently disclose my commercial preferences, modeling interests and conflicts of interest.

Arch...Regarding my participation wit the F3A team. I am a registered investment advisor/portfolio manager, associate director, for one of the world's largest investment banks. To avoid potential conflicts and unintended issues, fund raising at virtually any level is not permitted.

Exiting the box.

Rusty