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To: Justa Werkenstiff who wrote (1950)	12/27/1997 11:25:00 PM
From: Investor2	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 3696

RE: "What do you think of Mr. Short here?" I think that the number of short shares is rediculously high (~25%?). Is it possible to force a "short squeeze?" I'm not well-versed in the requirements for shorting. I assume that taking delivery of our stock certificates would remove them from the pool which may be sold short. I'm fishing here, probably even dreaming, considering that almost 55% of outstanding shares are institutionally owned. It's just that I'd love to be on the long side of a short squeeze on UTEK. Best wishes, I2