text: **Contingencies**
  Considerable judgement is involved in the determination of contingent 
  liabilities. Our judgement is based on information currently known to 
  us, and the probability of the ultimate resolution of the contingencies. If 
  it becomes probable that a contingent liability will result in an outflow 
  of economic resources, we will record a provision in the period the 
  change in probability occurs, and it could be material 
  to our 
  consolidated financial position and results of operations. 
  
  **Transactions with Related Parties**
  We have entered into certain transactions in the normal course of 
  business with related parties in which we have an equity interest. The 
  amounts paid to these parties were as follows: 