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Politics : Ask Michael Burke -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (67820)	9/17/1999 5:17:00 AM
From: GuinnessGuy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

Mike, So you haven't heard about E-Babes yet? Super models delivered to your front door(not before 10am) in all major metropolitan areas. The delivery service is guaranteed by another new company called 'FedsEx'. You can pay for this service only with a new kind of Visa which I hadn't heard of before. It requires, not a gold or platinum card status, but rather a silicone visa card. BTW - Rumor has it that both companies, as well as the new credit card, were started by a guy named Bateman. Ever heard of these companies, or the entrepreneur? Craig

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (67820)	9/17/1999 8:20:00 AM
From: re3	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 132070

MIchael, the net is a puzzle to me... i hear softie is worth .5 trillion and the top 300 net companies a trillion...wouldn't 'owning' the net be worth 2 x softie ? i think the answer to the puzzle is the only co's that will benefit are those that have businesses anyway, i.e. dell, gap, etc...its just another way to sell stuff ike

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (67820)	9/17/1999 9:48:00 AM
From: Les H	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Gore Dumps 'Family Values' Approach for 2000 Campaign WASHINGTON, DC - Vice President Al Gore today announced that he will be abandoning the 'Family Values' approach in his bid for the White House. Claiming that 'Family Values' are foreign to Democrats, Gore said, "It's like wearing your shoes on the wrong feet. No matter how hard you try to get used to them, they still feel awkward." Rumor has it that the Vice President is planning to have an affair with one of his interns. Said one Gore campaign strategist, "We had to find a way to make the Vice President look more 'hip' and 'vogue'. We thought that a nice tawdry affair with a young lady on his staff should do the trick. We'll deny it. The Republicans in Congress will start an investigation and bidda banga boom, the Vice President takes a commanding lead in the polls. He then wins the White House. It can't fail." No word yet on which intern has volunteered for the affair. BNN will keep you posted as information becomes available.

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (67820)	9/17/1999 10:38:00 AM
From: Madharry	Respond to of 132070

OT- Looking at yesterdays highs and lows for nasdaq I noticed that of the 50 or so highs, two of my micro caps were among them. I wonder is anyone tracks the high low differential using market caps? Also do you know if USPIX is any good as a hedge? They supposedly buy puts, calls and bonds to do 2x qqq change but inversely? Will this work for a real sharp decline?

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (67820)	9/17/1999 11:35:00 AM
From: Freedom Fighter	Respond to of 132070

Mike, The divergence in the stock market appears to be creating some huge values among smaller companies. I just did a stock screen searching for companies with a PE less than 10, price to book value below 1, and a return on equity over 10%. I got back a much bigger list than I was expecting. Among them were a bunch of PEs below 5, .5 price/book value, and high ROEs. There weren't many household names, but there's at least some fertile ground to search for decent investment. Of course the problem is that a tidal wave washes everything out to sea. Wayne

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (67820)	9/17/1999 7:02:00 PM
From: Martin A. Helfand	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

To MB and all- a question about mortgages: It's time for this kid to buy a house and paint his stocks. I've been looking into the various mortgage options and have just found out about the COFI (Cost of Funds Index) ARMs. Currently a 30 year COFI ARM starts at 5.5%, adjusts quarterly and has a yearly increase cap of 7.5% of the payment (or 7/8% int.) and a lifetime cap of 11.95% int. Alternatively could go with a 30 yr fixed at 7.75%. Would like to stay in the house 10+ yrs. What would you suggest? Would appreciate any info/insight on COFI especially w.r.t. interest rate risk going forward vs. the FRM. TIA, Marty