Date:    03/22/2000  6:55 PM

Subject: proposed regulation FD
 
The proposal for the sharing of pertinent information with everyone is a 
necessary step and will only help to expand the investor base. I would also 
hope that at some point in the future this body could take a look at the way 
I P O shares are allocated.
                                                  Sincerely,
                                                              John R Shaw