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To: SLSUSMA who wrote (11773)	2/17/2000 12:24:00 PM
From: BWAC	Respond to of 13953

<tube> Now you like that word a whole lot. Why? Do you have a "tube" fixation?

To: SLSUSMA who wrote (11773)	2/17/2000 5:08:00 PM
From: thinkbach	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13953

Whoa! USMA, I think I figured out your troubles. You wrote that the less you invest, the less you lose. No wonder you are a bit down. Maybe you should consider avoiding stocks altogether... (Ok, sorry to go off topic here folks, but silly humor aside, I believe you, USMA, should check out a book called "Stress Without Distress" by the late Hans Selye. It has been conclusive for some time that agitative behavior, such as the sort you favor, does lead to all kinds of health complications. It is unhealthy for us, your readers, by and large, somewhat like second-hand smoke, but far worse for you. Whatever you do with this tip is your business of course, but if you do your DD on this particular topic, you will find that you are probably increasing your risk for all kinds of health complications, from arterial sclerosis to cancer, just by inciting tension and strife among your fellow human beings. There is plenty of evidence for this out there at this point. In fact I bet, and even hope, you come to a personal reckoning one day and take up some sort of therapy or meditation, or even prayer, since you appear to be fairly perceptive on some issues. Benjamin Franklin knew it is better to seek the love of one's fellow human beings. In my opinion I think there is no point of gamesmanship that is worth sacrificing that pursuit, though I myself may not always succeed in this ideal. However, at such a cost, it is probably better to give up the game altogether. Best of luck.)

To: SLSUSMA who wrote (11773)	2/17/2000 5:34:00 PM
From: Spytrdr	Respond to of 13953

i only invested in EGRP -not any other OLBs- back in october/november 98 and don't intend to sell those shares (huge "BLOCKS") anytime soon. my EGRP position is still showing a gain, even after the drop since the parabolic blowoff top in april99 at $ 70. i hope that clears up matters for you. i'm gonna go run 10k now. later pal, don't forget to take your medicine ___ "How much have you lost on the OLBs lately?"