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unreasonable and largely unsupported by the available intelligence.

We applaud FEMA for extending the opportunity for government agencies and private non-profits affected by Katrina to apply for assistance that may be available to them.

We are proud to partner with Timberland as part of the CommunityBuilders Tour. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives ofchildren and families, and the transforming work of the CBT willbrighten the lives of so many children and families who are living incrisis situations. Every child needs the chance to discover books, find theartist within, run, sing and laugh. Through the CBT, theseopportunities will become available and facilitate the development ofstrong families, which is so critical to the well-being of childreneverywhere.

We are proud to partner with Timberland as part of the Community Builders Tour. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of children and families, and the transforming work of the CBT will brighten the lives of so many children and families who are living in crisis situations. Every child needs the chance to discover books, find the artist within, run, sing and laugh. Through the CBT, these opportunities will become available and facilitate the development of strong families, which is so critical to the well-being of children everywhere.

We believe that these initiatives, together with improved cash flow from business operations, have enhanced our financial flexibility. We currently have sufficient resources to retire the remaining '06 convertible notes at maturity and based on current forecasts we believe we will have sufficient liquidity available to satisfy the $146 million of 5% convertible notes due March 2007. As previously announced, during the first quarter of 2006 we purchased in the open market $30 million face value of our outstanding $471 million aggregate principal amount of 9.25% Senior notes due February 2008.

We believe that these changes will make the exemptions more effective while still ensuring that currency transaction reporting information critical to identifying criminal financial activity is made available to law enforcement.

We believe that the information we have made available addresses a number of the concerns that have been raised by our shareholders and the SEC about these matters,

We believe that the first prosecutions should occur in those jurisdictions that provide the best law, the best facts and the best range of available penalties,

We believe that the evidence that is available through his statements, which is the basis of the charges, provides charging for those crimes which are not death-eligible,

When we got the call yesterday to be available and to be in the position to perform the ceremony, it was a great thrill and a lot of fun,