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To: Ian@SI who wrote (47479)5/31/2001 3:35:50 PM
From: Charles Tutt  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 70976
 
Mary could probably even bid for the work in real time. Imagine thousands of Mary's offering to field calls and what that could do to costs, laws permitting.

Charles Tutt (TM)



To: Ian@SI who wrote (47479)5/31/2001 4:06:37 PM
From: willcousa  Respond to of 70976
 
Ian, totally agree. I was greatly understating the case for the doubters. Once installed in a meaningful number the public and business will find myriads of ways to exploit the benefits.



To: Ian@SI who wrote (47479)5/31/2001 4:43:40 PM
From: Gottfried  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 70976
 
Ian, OT *** it doesn't pay to be too smart?

The current hard copy Smart Money has a story about the Mensa investment club. It has made 2.5% annualized over the last 15 years. Last year was especially bad with a 40% loss.

Gottfried