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To: Ted David who wrote (5515)	5/12/2000 12:06:00 AM
From: Glenn D. Rudolph	Respond to of 17683

Well there is a commercial log and what we call "hard" and "soft" breaks. We can "float" some and others must be hit on time. By the same token, we do not hesitate to blow the breaks if there is breaking news. You likely know this better than I but as an advertiser, I can demand certain time slots if I pay top dollar. The other option is still to get "prime time" but of ROS during prime time which sounds like the soft breaks. These cost a little less. Then the "available time" is the least expensive. That is all I know about that type of business. I suspect blowing the break when there is breaking news is fine with the advertiser since the client will get slotted in at the next best moment which assures a larger audience. People are paying closer attention and "staying tuned" when there is breaking news. Take cared Ted I will look for you on TV tomorrow:-) Glenn

To: Ted David who wrote (5515)	5/12/2000 2:42:00 PM
From: Ian Davidson	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 17683

Hi Ted, Nice to see you here....I didn't know this thread existed. I very much enjoy your good natured bantering with people on the show....it must put a lot of your guests at ease I would think. One feature CNBC used to run that I REALLY enjoyed were the Bull/Bear debates. What ever happened to those? Also, CNBC used to have Fleckenstein on as a guest host sometimes of Squawk Box with Mark Haines, and I never see him on any more. I'm certainly no fan of his but I just wondered. I know he's on SI as well, and if a person ever sends him a post that doesn't agree with his opinion, he's very rude in his reply. He also continually refers to CNBC and other financial programs as "bubblevision". One of the best Bull/Bear debates was when Joe Battipaglia and Fleckenstein were on together and Joe made Fleck look the ass I think he is. I have that one on tape. Thanks in advance Ted. Enjoy watching your show. Good luck, Ian Davidson