I think the Beast was dead serious. , $18 is nothing compared to what they were losing on the 'fat' They have cut costs fast and with software on the up they could show a profit for half this fiscal. Maybe this is the last year in the red for SCE? I'm no fan but that's better than I expected. I honestly thought the huge increase in sales would mean more losses. Once per thread someone says something that isn't sarcastic. Twice now.