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To: CPAMarty who wrote (30467)	3/8/1998 10:03:00 AM
From: John Rieman	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 50808

China's government thinks that at the end of 1997, less than 20M VCD players were purchased in China. Not they think over 30M will be sold in 1998. (They always under count). Over 50M players by the end of 1998................................................................ chinadaily.net Smugglers of VCDs to be checked PIRATED and pornographic VCD smugglers may find it more difficult to bypass the "Great Wall" established by customs officials as China implements strong measures to control the VCD market. Zhang Junxiong, an official with China's General Administration of Customs, on Wednesday said that the nation's ability to fight pirated and pornographic VCD smuggling has been significantly strengthened. Now, he said, nearly 300 inspection posts have been established at ports; a satellite network can quickly inform all major customs offices about a smuggling case; and the work of seizing smugglers on ships has been greatly improved. Satistics from the administration indicate that about 5 million smuggled VCDs had been seized in 1997, among which 80 per cent were pirated VCDs. According to local observers, this figure also reflects the determination of the Chinese Government to protect intellectual property rights. "In the crackdown on smuggled VCDs, successful co-operation has been achieved between customs in both Guangdong Province and the Hong Kong Special Administration Region," Zhang said. "Last year, through exchanging information and joint actions, two illegal VCD production lines and more than 2 million smuggled VCDs have been seized." All customs offices in China have now opened hot lines for smuggling tips and a nationwide information network has been set up. He said that, so far, the largest smuggling case of pirated and pornographic VCDs was discovered on December 12, when the Jiangmen Customs in Guangdong Province seized 1.47 million VCDs from a batch of waste plastic. An increase in the number of VCD players, which was estimated by experts to exceed 50 million this year, and the high profits accrued from VCD smuggling make it difficult for China's customs officials to tackle the smuggling problem, the official said. (Xinhua) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: 03/06/98 Author: Copyrightc by China Daily

To: CPAMarty who wrote (30467)	3/8/1998 3:28:00 PM
From: Ed's Head	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

Marty Van Acker: Here is the post and the 10 reasons you requested. To: Rarebird (30290 ) From: Ed's Head Thursday, Mar 5 1998 5:33PM EST Reply # of 30481 Rarebird: Edith Bunker was a ding-bat, I know of a ding dong! The stock market near term is unpredictable because we all have different opinions and thus the reason it all works. For when there is a buyer, likewise there is a seller based on the news of the day. Some think it's going higher, some think it's going lower. I say: "rest your heart at ease ye of little faith," the stock market is going higher! Why? Because it always has! Even since it's conception under an apple tree at a place called Wall Street. It was there a couple hundred years ago that business minded people traded ideas, and stock's. Some thought the bridle bit was of good design, some thought the horse would spit it out. So then little has changed, even unto this day, for some believe in the product, some don't, some think it's overvalued, some think the horse won't spit! An investor, speculator, needs reasons for his speculation, and investment ideas. There must be a force that beckons his thoughts that he lay down money as he tries diligently to predict the correct direction. Therefore I charge a blabber mouth with endless chirps that fade away like the loose droppings from the bowels of a sick bird. We all know your thoughts, how many more times will you tell us? I ask you to give reasons for your position which you have failed to acknowledge. Single digits are ridiculous! Look for $25 before next earnings report! 1. Dell & and overall computer sales outlook! 2. Earnings improvement! 3. Low PE & PEG! 4. Industry leader, competitive prices, competitive product! 5. Disney and acceptance of this new technology 6. Good salesman: (David & John)! :>) 7. Short covering lately and excessive days to cover! 8. Semi's leading 98 (industry group)! 9. Growing customer base, well run company (research$)! 10. World wide event with a multitude of applications! What are the reasons for your position? Let me guess, a birdie whispered something in your ear! good luck c-ya!