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                                              John Herzog, CFO
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October 13, 2005




Lily Dang
United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporate Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549-7010

Dear Ms Dang:

We need to request an extension until Monday October 24, 2005 to file response
to your letter of September 22, 2005.

Our SEC attorney, Mr. Raul Rodriguez, informs us that as a result of his
discussion with Mr. Hiller that we should have the Chairman of the Audit
Committee and all officers/directors approve and sign off on the proposed
changes in the marked copy that we send to you.

Mr. Prosser, the Chairman of the Audit Committee, is out of the country until
October 20, 2005 on vacation. When he returns, I will have the changes reviewed
and send the documents to you via overnight FEDEX for delivery on Monday,
October 24, 2005.





Sincerely,




By: /s/ John Herzog
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    John Herzog
    Chief Financial Officer