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To: HeyRainier who wrote (1558)	3/31/1999 10:50:00 PM
From: HeyRainier	Respond to of 1720

[ ETrade and DeLL: A Happy Ending ] I got some good news... After initiating a trade inquiry with ETrade (that's what they call 'em) regarding the unexecuted trade, I got word from the company that they have re-stated my execution price to $35 3/4. I'm definitely pleasantly surprised. After hearing so much about the many complaints regarding the poor execution of on-line brokerages, it is refreshing to actually see the other side where they have seen to it that my best interests were served. I'm not sure it was entirely done out of kindness, but it certainly helped to record word for word (or as much of it as I could on paper) statements from two of their representatives that essentially stated the trade should have executed. That way, in case the final decision contradicts the facts, then you'll have some ammo for your defense. RT

To: HeyRainier who wrote (1558)	3/31/1999 10:56:00 PM
From: HeyRainier	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1720

[ On the Lighter Side... ] Here's an e-mail I got from a friend: _________________________________ One night, a Delta twin-engine puddle jumper was flying somewhere above New Jersey. There were five people on board: the pilot, Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, the Dali Lama, and a hippie. Suddenly, an illegal oxygen generator exploded loudly in the luggage compartment, and the passenger cabin began to fill with smoke. The cockpit door opened, and the pilot burst into the compartment. "Gentlemen," he began, "I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that we're about to crash in New Jersey. The good news is that there are four parachutes, and I have one of them!" With that, the pilot threw open the door and jumped from the plane. Michael Jordan was on his feet in a flash. "Gentlemen," he said,"I am the world's greatest athlete. The world needs great athletes. I think the world's greatest athlete should have a parachute!" With these words, he grabbed one of the remaining parachutes, and hurtled through the door and into the night. Bill Gates rose and said, "Gentlemen, I am the world's smartest man. The world needs smart men. I think the world's smartest man should have a parachute, too." He grabbed one, and out he jumped. The Dali Lama and the hippie looked at one another. Finally, the Dali Lama spoke. "My son," he said, "I have lived a satisfying life and have known the bliss of True Enlightenment. You have your life ahead of you; you take a parachute, and I will go down with the plane." The hippie smiled slowly and said, "Hey, don't worry, pop. The world's smartest man just jumped out wearing my backpack !!!" _________________________________________________