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To: Ted S who wrote (72)	2/18/1998 1:21:00 PM
From: chevalier	Respond to of 107

The only stock that I was short and was forced to cover part of my position on was Revenue Properties. It would be a terrific hedge if the stock was not so hard to get a hold of. It is a shame. Ari

To: Ted S who wrote (72)	2/18/1998 1:28:00 PM
From: Scott Mc	Respond to of 107

Ted, a short squeeze is very rare, however I have been called on 2 occasions, 1 I told them to convert my bonds to cover the other I just went in and bought it back(no big deal). The broker who I was dealing with just kept a small inventory or couldn't be bothered to help me. I have since moved my account and nver had a problem since Scott