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To: Mikhail Rasolis who wrote (14033)	9/29/1998 11:50:00 PM
From: Michael Collings	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 27307

well I thought about shorting a little more today but didn't get my trade off..... oh well maybe tomorrow. Anyone notice that the SEC is going to crack down on the fudge accounting practices of one time charges and good will? Not good for the internets nor Yahoo with its semi annual one time charges..... now they will have to revert back to real accounting standards and there goes the phenomenal growth rate.

To: Mikhail Rasolis who wrote (14033)	9/30/1998 3:39:00 AM
From: nlam	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27307

My view on taxes is that if you have to pay it, you must be making money. Would pay taxes anyday over taking a deduction on a loss!!! Also, the risk you pointed out is just part of the "game". Being long Yahoo is just as risky. If you dont believe me, ask anyone who brought at 207 only to watch it fall to 140. Sure, overall Yahoo is a great company. I actually believe that in my lifetime, Yahoo will be a powerhouse on the internet and will make INVESTORS alot of money. In the meantime, economic instability makes for great trading. And, since the pattern has been a run up before earnings and a pause or retractment after earnings, why not just take the money??? Also, I agree totally on your point about sleep. Lets hope some sense will come to Japan so we can all sleep.