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To: Rick who wrote (41792)	9/18/1999 11:37:00 PM
From: Glenda King	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

Fred, I know your post wasn't directed to me...and I'm not an expert on shorting stock but I believe that short sellers borrow the shares from the broker [on margin]. Glenda

To: Rick who wrote (41792)	9/19/1999 8:38:00 PM
From: SpudFarmer	Respond to of 152472

Fred Manzo: You are correct. As the article stated "promise to sell". There is not a promise. It is sold. The only thing a short has to do is buy stock to cover a position, which they never have to do (unless they run out of capital to cover). One of the many 'half truths' the article was repleat with. I didn't want to waste time cutting it to shreads! As for something to worry about, only if there is a short squeeze. I don't think this has come close to happening. There is something to worry about...if one is short! Q rocks, it is just a matter of time...