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To: goldsnow who wrote (50300)	3/12/2000 10:46:00 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 116756

Create alternative energy? Like we would'nt try if we could with oil at $23 as compared to $30? That is damn argument.... Goldsnow, I wouldn't count alternative energy out quite yet. You only have to look at the breakthroughs that are being made with regard to Gas-to-Liquids, or fuel cells (BLRD being a currect hot play and have raised $500 million in VC $$$). GTL technology is getting down to the point where it is cost effective in a $20/barrel market. As for disinflation caused by OPEC... when their average cost of production is $12/barrel, you can hardly call a 100-150% markup a justifiable solution. Certainly not when every other industry is facing increasing competition from more productive operations. It seems that most of you folks out here are die-hard patriotic capitalists. What is so wrong with more productive energy producers capturing more market share? The bottom line is as I predicted in previous posts, it is not in the interest of OPEC for oil prices to surge as it encourages cheating and alternative energy production. Iran showed that they finally understood the issue (probably under some pressure from the Saudis) by agreeing last week that oil prices were too high. OPEC will eventually cut its own throat. It's membership with fight a squabble from within as they once again seek market share increases. Regards, Ron

To: goldsnow who wrote (50300)	3/13/2000 7:48:00 AM
From: long-gone	Respond to of 116756

While there are pockets of extreme price increase within our economy, there remain many indications of deflation or, at best, an extended bottom. We find with ease reports which show real estate prices in many of the top markets at all time highs with every passing day bringing another top. I suspect, were an overall average of all real estate prices viewed, there would be only a 1-5% increase. With a few moments of reserch, here are examples of real estate prices ranging from those seen in late 60's to the late 70's: Pampa TX 1201 Farley 3/1.5/3 car gar., corner lot, $20,000 Wheeler, Tx., $12,000 - OLDER 2 br. home and extra lot, 1000 Canadian, . Plainview TX Over 3000 sq. ft. 3/2/2, office, LR, den/dining area, bsmt, FP. 14.74 acres with well, 4 barns, outbuildings. $175,000. Tucumcari, NM 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA house with 3 lots. $14,000. 1001 La Casillas St. Trinidad, CO Commercial Golden Nugget Lounge & Restaurant Pricing: $ 75,000 Location: 110 Santa Fe Trail, Trinidad, CO. Bedrooms: 0 Baths: 2 Features: This restaurant with Colorado liquor license. Established operating business in a good location just off of Interstate-25.Victorian building. Owners motivated. 2650 DELAGUA $130,000 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. The den has a rock alcove for the buck stove. Alamogordo, NM 3 Bedroom., 1 3/4 Ba., w/pitched roof, 1 car garage & workshop Recently remodeled ; new carpets, bathrooms and plumbing throughout. Stove, fridge and dishwasher incl. 1733 Monte Vista Ct. Only $62,500 Stapleton, NE 2-3 Bdrm, 2 full baths, large rooms, custom cabinets, lifetime siding, 2 shops, 1 insulated, rocked & heated, on 1 acre, in . $69,900 North Platte, NE 2 Story Home in Good Neighborhood, Bsmt., 2 Bdrms. upstairs, 1 Bdrm. & Bath on Main Floor, Big Kitchen, Frnt. Rm., Dining Rm. 409 S. Ash, . $49,900.