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'Confidential' means 6PR was given the edict by the newly merged Fairfax/Macquarie radio conglomerate to 'make this go away.' It also means Howie accepted a fraction of the half million he was counting on. The station writes this off as (another) business loss. Howie saves face with the illusion - not perception - of vindication, and undoubtedly only enough cash to catch up on a few bills.