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To: Gorak Shep who wrote (4088)	12/6/1999 10:30:00 AM
From: wiz	Respond to of 17683

Gorak Unhealthy to her system is right! I think she is on the rapid depreciation schedule anyway. She's one of those gals who are stunning from 16-20s, then it's over.-g- But I am impressed by this mornings Maria chat, first time I didn't hit the mute button halfway through it! wiz

To: Gorak Shep who wrote (4088)	12/13/1999 4:59:00 PM
From: Gorak Shep	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 17683

This student stock tournament is such a crock. There are 3 groups of participants: the extreme winners, the extreme losers, and the people in between. The only ones who get the praise are the extreme winners. It makes no difference if you are mediocre or an extreme loser since no real money is at stake. So what does this contest inspire? Swinging for the fences. Going for the long shot. Taking the most possible risk. If you are right, then you might make the top of the list and get recognized. If you are wrong, so what. You don't really lose anything. Evaluating a healthy risk/reward ratio will never put you at the top of the list so learning this is not rewarded. So is CNBC really doing a service to these students? I think not.