agreed, too close to the q. If you asked a fact-based question, he *could* answer it, but he doesn't have to. Anyone wanna give it a try?

"The period beginning on the quarter-end date and ending at the time of the earnings release for that quarter should be observed as a quiet period with no formal or informal business discussions by management with analysts or investors. However, answers to fact-based questions may be answered via email by investor relations personnel to analysts and investors upon request. Exceptions may occur at the Company's discretion based on need to discuss breaking news or otherwise."