MEMORANDUM **

We have reviewed the response to the court’s October 17, 2006 order to show cause, and we conclude that the questions raised in this appeal are so insubstantial as not to require further argument. See United States v. Hooton, 693 F.2d 857, 858 (9th Cir. 1982) (per curiam) (stating standard).

Accordingly, we affirm the district court’s judgment.

All pending motions are denied as moot.

AFFIRMED.