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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (12297)	11/28/1997 2:05:00 PM
From: Big Bucks	Respond to of 70976

Brian, I guess one thing you've learned about investing, it is a lot like playing poker. It is a good strategy to always keep some cash aside as "mad money". Nothing better than having a cash position in reserve for "raising" the bet and to have others call your unbeatable hand! If you ever studied poker at all, the best strategy is to make small to medium bets in an uncertain/developing hand that looks good, and to raise the bet when you have determined that you are holding all the Aces. However, if it is a wild card game, it is better to maintain a lowered exposure longer in the hand until your hand is unbeatable. Sounds easy doesn't it? The benefits are, that the returns are good, you minimize downside risk, and at some point you are in a position to win it all and hold a can't lose hand. regards, BB