Exhibit A
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AGREEMENT REGARDING THE JOINT FILING
OF SCHEDULE 13G
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The undersigned hereby agree as follows:
(i) Each of them is individually eligible to use the Schedule
13G to which this Exhibit is attached, and such Schedule 13G is filed
on behalf of each of them; and
(ii) Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of
such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness
and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained
therein; but none of them is responsible for the completeness or
accuracy of the information concerning the other persons making the
filing, unless such person knows or has reason to believe that such
information is inaccurate.
HOT CREEK CAPITAL, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. X. Xxxxxx
Dated: April 28, 2004 ------------------------------
Name: Xxxxx X. X. Xxxxxx
Title: Managing Member
HOT CREEK INVESTORS, L.P.
By its General Partner
HOT CREEK CAPITAL, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. X. Xxxxxx
Dated: April 28, 2004 ------------------------------
Name: Xxxxx X. X. Xxxxxx
Title: Managing Member
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. X. Xxxxxx
Dated: April 28, 2004 ------------------------------
Name: Xxxxx X. X. Xxxxxx
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