One of the big sore spots with naysayers is Leo's salary while IMO one of the main sources of confidence for a good partnership coming soon is the salary of Dr. Bertolino. Though it is a decent salary, it is not much compared to what I believe he could have earned the last 3 years (he hired on at IPIX in June 2016) in other areas of medicine based on his background, education, and past duty performance. He has been paid a hefty amount in options so it is in his best interests for IPIX to be wildly successful and I believe that is what he foresees for the company. His recent very positive comments give me reason to sleep well at night regarding this investment.

To a PM I received and to which I can't reply as I am blocked, I find it quite disheartening to say that IMO there are very few bastions of honor left in America, and the world in general, today as money and self-promotion seem to be the rule to live by, especially by those in leadership or responsibility positions in whom trust has been placed. I believe there is still a lot of Honor and Integrity in portions of society but most in these positions stay too quiet regarding their beliefs. I believe most blue collar workers, farmers/ranchers, first responders, military, and teachers thru high school are decent people but the leaders in all these areas are no longer to be given the trust they once enjoyed simply by their positions. All other areas such as media, performers, sports, politicians obviously, religious leaders, college faculty, etc are eyed with a great deal of disdain though there is a diamond or two among the garbage in all areas. Sad state of affairs for America and the world. We older folks won't get hit that hard, but I shudder to think what our grand and great-grand children have in store for them.