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: August 17, 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: August 17, 2004 ------------------------------
Name: Xxxxx X. X. Xxxxxx
Title: Managing Member
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. X. Xxxxxx
Dated: August 17, 2004 ------------------------------
Name: Xxxxx X. X. Xxxxxx
