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To: H James Morris who wrote (9638)	11/20/2002 1:33:47 PM
From: stockman_scott	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

<<...He has invested about $7 billion in the company, giving him control of more than half of Charter's shares and 90 percent voting control. Today, Allen's investment is worth about $500 million...>> WOW...Allen should have held onto more of his Microsoft shares or given more money away through his foundation...His VC team is making some bad decisions. Yet, if anyone can afford a few 'bad decisions', its Paul Allen <G>. HJ: Are you hearing any buzz about new products or some of the established tech firms..? regards, -s2 btw, I have NO WORRIES about Bill Gates and his investments -- Cox has a strong cable franchise.