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To: Jenna who wrote (19199)	11/26/1998 8:23:00 PM
From: Robert C. Petersen	Respond to of 120523

OFF TOPIC ( unless you are a vampire parent ) " One thing vampire children should be taught early on is, don't run with a wooden stake! "......Jack Handey

To: Jenna who wrote (19199)	11/27/1998 1:10:00 AM
From: FoxGlove	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 120523

I'm new to trading and this thread so I'd really appreciate some words of wisdom about what to expect over the next 45 days. It seems like last year stocks dipped a little, then we had a Santa Claus rally and then another low until the 2nd week of January and things began to take off again. What market forces will be in play (ie tax loss selling, cyclicals, wash sales, etc ???) and how do we moderate with the short term hold strategy? Should I try to work into a stronger cash position, look for a dip and then a short rally around Christmas to sell on and a buy again in January? Thanks all, FoxGlove