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To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (72211)	12/22/1999 10:41:00 AM
From: Earlie	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Hi Nadine: You are right, it is a very big question. Last Summer, I thought the cratering of the "day trading" fraternity would put the markets on the skids, but I was wrong. The darned thing has exhibited more resiliency than a World Wrestling Federation hero. (g) That said, I think the four big triggers I commented on in earlier posts (of which this is one) may well overwhelm this tulip once and for all. I especially worry about the U.S. dollar. If it continues to deteriorate, a full blown crash is very likely. With so many negatives providing increased pressure as we move into Spring, it will be difficult for the markets to continue to ignore the stealth bear. He has been active for many months now, and appears to me to be gathering strength. Time will tell. Best, Earlie

To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (72211)	12/22/1999 11:09:00 AM
From: Les H	Respond to of 132070

Bananaman.com Ready to Split for Bunch of Money Updated 10:05 AM ET December 22, 1999 By Nigel Hunt ALTADENA, Calif. (Reuters) - Bananaman is ready to sell out to the highest bidder and split, believing that online retailing is about to go bananas. "My banana-shaped ring comes off, my banana suits go with the deal. The whole banana is included," said Ken Bannister, also known as Bananister or TB (Top Banana) who runs what he says is the world's largest museum dedicated to bananas with 17,000 banana-related items including a gold-sequined Michael Jackson banana, a German banana warmer and an eight-foot banana sofa. <<<The MJ banana exhibit requires authentication that one is 21 years of age or older>> He also runs the International Banana Club and its Web site, bananaclub.com. and issues Banana Club cards which are yellow (surprise). Bannister is seeking upward of $900,000 for the total contents of the museum in Altadena, his Web site and anything else he has remotely reeking of bananas. The sale is through the Internet auction site eBay.com. Bidding closes on Dec. 29. "I thought I will offer this whole banana on eBay and see if anyone bids for us and then if nobody does I will try again and double the price," Bannister said. The club's members include Ronald Reagan, the first PB (President Banana), and thousands of others in 27 countries. Bannister, who has appeared on many TV shows including "The Tonight Show" and "Donny and Marie," said he was inspired by the recent sale of the america.com name for $7 million. Another banana museum is in Washington state. He believes an online retailer could attract a whole bunch of customers by offering memberships to his club and the chance to get Banana Merits (B.M.s) and possibly even a Ph.B (doctorate in Bananistry). "The banana club card gets me into events and freebies you wouldn't believe. This is the card you shouldn't leave home without," he said, noting he has used it to avoid three speeding tickets. "I just show the card and say no tickets, Banana Club," he said. Bannister, 61, has recently decorated both his home and the museum with festive banana lights. He started out 27 years ago giving out banana stickers at trade shows to promote his photographic business. "I always wear something yellow," he said.