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To: energyplay who wrote (51637)	7/19/2004 5:35:39 AM
From: Raymond Duray	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 74559

Here's a question for the thread. Do markets require honesty in order to work? Address answers here or to: <such_a_skeptic_only_burned_once@WallStreetl.com> If fools were meant to fly, we wouldn't need Boeing.

To: energyplay who wrote (51637)	7/19/2004 12:36:10 PM
From: energyplay	Respond to of 74559

Shorted and/or bought puts on CHS Chico's FAS (apparell), SCH Schwab (broker), CYMI Cymer (semiconductor cap equipment), SIVB Silicon Valley Bank (mixed commercial & I - bank) There may be a small rally soon, but I want to get in on the downturn.

To: energyplay who wrote (51637)	7/19/2004 2:11:56 PM
From: energyplay	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

Shorted some EBAY today, Boy it felt good ! Missed most of the early drop, however... It feels SO GOOD to short tech again !!

To: energyplay who wrote (51637)	7/19/2004 7:11:46 PM
From: TobagoJack	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

someone else I know has done this, and I think it is a necessary bet

To: energyplay who wrote (51637)	7/19/2004 11:35:28 PM
From: BubbaFred	Respond to of 74559

Yep, no bounce from oversold condition, only leveling off to dissipate it. No buying power. It's partly the summer doldrums, but trending down. It seems like the 1990's was a period conducive for small and medium size companies. In the last three years, the mega corporations are reaping the benefits. Compare this to today's China where small and mid size companies are thriving.