May 9 2001

In a spirit of reconciliation, I wish to express to Mr David Virtue, Editor of the Virtuosity Digest, my sincere regret if I have caused him any embarrassment in connection with a story appearing on the ACNS on 2 November 2000 (ACNS 2292 - ACNS - 2 November 2000). The information provided in this story lacked clarity and the content was inaccurate.

As soon as I became aware that the story was inaccurate and subject to misinterpretation, I removed the ACNS story from the ACNS web site. However, I gather that there still may be some sites displaying the statement. I ask all news services and sites still carrying or posting that story to remove it.

I hope that this ends an unpleasant chapter for me and for Mr Virtue, and I am most happy to make this overture in public.

To all boards, lists and individuals, subscribers and browsers please note the above statement and make every effort to remove the said article from other boards, lists, meetings and personal files.

This includes any reader who has accessed or captured or copied the article.