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To: James Fulop who wrote (2437)	3/28/1999 6:39:00 PM
From: Ted David	Read Replies (6) \| Respond to of 17683

We make no secret of the fact that calls are screened. There is no analyst on the face of the earth who follows every stock. To take random calls would be a waste of air time and our guests' time. This is not a contest to see how many obscure stock names one can throw at a manager until he or she cries "uncle." Many managers cover only large cap, while others specialize in small cap. What would be the point of having a small cap guest field a question about IBM if he or she doesn't follow it? Also, screening calls allows for us to make sure the stocks are of sufficient cap to make them of interest to the largest number of people. To entertain calls about stocks in the pink sheets would also be waste of time. We surely make no secret that these calls are screened, nor that our guests sometimes hold a position in the stocks about which they are asked. Give us a call one day! 1 800 752-2622. Would love to hear from you. td

To: James Fulop who wrote (2437)	3/29/1999 9:10:00 AM
From: Alice Scandura	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 17683

I just think it reflects the time realities of broadcasting. Also, the stocks should be of general interest to a large variety of viewers. I guess it doesn't annoy me, as contrasted with what I enjoy. I must say I enjoyed the discussion between Joe and David the other morning about the $16M (over four year) salary of the fellow who appeared to have just discovered the Internet stocks and recommended buying them all. It would have been more helpful if he suggested these six months ago when they were affordable.