It is independent. Rossi had nothing to do with it other than to provide the invention they describe. The previous criticisms of Rossi’s demos were that he was in charge.
Thanks 4 Bumping The Thread T4BTT
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2965392/posts?page=19#19
I don't think anyone can have any confidence that all of these people have no financial relationship with Rossi.