update/out of office at 1 p.m.

Hi Mark,

Things have gone well this week. I was able to et most of the
personnel/administrative stuff out of the way. (Thanx Keegan!). Also, I
located lots of background reading on everything I ever wanted to know about
the swaps market and how we fit in. With Tana"s help, I also watched the
"deal tape" which I found both amusing and informative.

I will be out of the office for most of this afternoon. My recruiter is
available this afternoon to take me around to secure a permanent apartment
closer to work -- in the Montrose or River Oaks area. I quickly decided
that commuting from the burbs is not for me. (You can take me out of
Manhattan but can't take the Manhattan out of me).