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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (22965)	8/13/1999 11:44:00 AM
From: pater tenebrarum	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 99985

Haim, the market continues to exhibit all the signs of an incredible mania, as stocks are bought with scant regard to fundamentals. i fully expect that this will continue for quite a while yet, so there is definitely a chance to make money. i really don't care much why the market moves, as long as it moves i'll try to capture my slice of the pie. i agree that the bond market is the more sober place, it seems a lot less emotional than the stock market. regards, hb

To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (22965)	8/13/1999 12:16:00 PM
From: Les H	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 99985

German Prostitutes Get Pensions POTSDAM, Germany (AP) - Prostitutes would be able to claim state pension and health benefits under a draft bill to be introduced next year in parliament, a German official said. Prostitution is classified in Germany as a legal but immoral trade. The proposal would remove the ``immoral' classification, Family Minister Christine Bergmann told the Maerkische Allgemeine newspaper in an interview published Friday. ``With that, prostitutes should receive the possibility of social coverage,' she said. She said she will introduce the bill early next year. Under German law, prostitutes are required to pay taxes but can't claim the social welfare state's generous benefits. Bergmann said the bill also could make it possible for prostitutes to sue customers who don't pay, and might lift the ban that makes promoting prostitution illegal. ``In principle it would be welcome if prostitutes could sign work contracts,' she said. But a change in the law, she added, should not lead to a situation ``where the pimps profit above all.'