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To: John F. Dowd who wrote (64223)	1/18/2002 3:24:19 PM
From: John F. Dowd	Respond to of 74651

Most options on the call side written between 65 and 70-strike. If they can get the market to close below 65 or within an 1/8 th of 65 19000 contracts will expire worthless. Put side looks about in the same range which would indicate a close between 65-67. I think we will see a more rational market on Tuesday. JFD

To: John F. Dowd who wrote (64223)	1/18/2002 3:27:18 PM
From: The Duke of URL©	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

Orchestrated is not the right word. For a conscientious Board of Directors and Executives of a major publicly traded company to "pump" the future in any way just does not pay. It is not good for the company nor does it encourage the longevity of loyal employees. Look at it from the company's view point. Playing the option game is nickel dime. The reason it is done by MS is for tax purposes only. Long term, the company can PRINT stock. This is where the big bucks are. :))