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BioLabs, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board/BILB -- CS 4/99) is progressing
well. Michael Denny, director of investment banking at Yorkton Securities
says: "In this new century, health care & biotechnology will be
growth industries that will eclipse the Internet's impact on our
lives. Internet & technology visionaries will soon be looking for
the next place to invest their money. With the potential of health
care & biotechnology & their relative neglect by the market, the
smart money will be in this sector." Check my comment 1/22/2000
in my Daily Comment archives. Call Doris Routhier-Cote @ 877-biolabs
or 604-542-0820, fax 604-542-0821, or write 1A - 3033 King George
Hwy., Surrey, B.C., Canada V4P 1B8 www.biolabs.com [R-6; M-7; L-8]
Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board/BION
-- CS 6/99) in 1999 did a BionSoilR [organic soil/fertilizer created
by BION's Nutrient Management SystemTM (NMS)] growth trial on peach
trees at the University of Georgia. The trees were evaluated for
size, color, growth rate, & expected time to produce a first crop.
BionSoil outperformed conventional 10-10-10 fertilizer on all treatments
throughout the randomized, replicated study. An additional treatment
using BionSoil along with conventional fertilizer also produced
superior results, suggesting a synergistic effect between the two
materials. Dr. Gary Couvillon, professor of horticulture with University
of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences said:
"Where BionSoil was used, the young peach trees were larger, greener,
& will be ready for intensive peach production sooner."
BION's NMS relies on natural, biological processes that do not
require the expensive structures of alternative waste treatment
technolo-gies. NMS creates a self-contained natural habitat & signifi-cantly
reduces odor. The system treats both solid & liquid portions of
the manure waste stream through a complex series of natural microbial
processes. It consists of bioreactors, solid ecoreactors, temporary
water storage areas, & polishing ecoreactors, all of which meet
local regulatory requirements.
BionSolids, the solid materials produced as a result of the bio-conversion
of manure & urine by NMS, are periodically "harvested," & removed
from the farm site to be sold as BionSoil. The remaining water is
available for many uses throughout the animal operation. The high
concentration of aerobic bacteria in the system assures that the
odor-producing portion of the waste stream is quickly absorbed,
virtually eliminating the odor -- a welcome result for the community.
Based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture census, the company
estimates there are 560 million BioAnimals on farms in the U.S.
Considering the economics of its system, the company estimates that
about one third of these would be candidates for its NMS. Due to
the growth of the industry, management believes it will have over
5 million BioAnimals under contract by 2002. The market for BION's
premium natural BionSoil products is forecasted to be substantial.
Nurseries currently consume 120 million cubic yards of soil annually,
& the needs of golf courses & the turf industry are equally large.
Test-marketing of BionSoil in the spring of 1998, with no advertising
or national retail tie-in, was pegged at around $40 per cubic yard...
an encouraging number.
On 12/23/99, BION entered into a three-year management agreement
with D2 Co., LLC. D2 will aid BION in strengthening its management
team, refining its business plan, & assisting in raising the capital
needed to implement the plan. One step was the appointment of two
new board members, Salvatore Zizza & David Mitchell. Mitchell is
the new CEO, & chairman of the executive committee.
Zizza is chairman of The Bethlehem Corp. (AMEX/BET). He was chairman
& CEO of The Lehigh Group, Inc., & is a director of the Gabelli
Funds (Asset, Convertible Securities, Equity Trust, Global Multimedia
Trust, Growth & Utility), & a director of Hollis Eden Pharmaceuticals
(NASDAQ/HEPH).
Mitchell is president of Mitchell & Co. Ltd., a merchant banking
company. He was a managing principal & director of Rodman & Renshaw,
director with Laidlaw, Adams & Peck, Inc., & was with Bear Stearns,
Oppenheimer,
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& Cralin & Co. He is a director of Kellstrom Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ/KELL),
Bogen Communications International (NASDAQ/BOGN), & Moto Guzzi (OTC
BB/GUZI).
Call Craig Scott, director of IR @ 800-769-7205, fax 303-294-0983,
craigscott@sprynet.com, or write 555 17th St., Suite 3310, Denver,
CO 80202. www.biontech.com Call Craig Scott, director of IR @ 800-769-7205,
fax 303-294-0983, e-mail craigscott@sprynet.com, or write 555 17th
St., Suite 3310, Denver, CO 80202 www.biontech.com [R-5 M-7; L-8]
DCH Technology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board/DCHT -- CS 6/99)
-- check out the news releases at www.CoPower.com for news related
to hydrogen fuel cells. My opinion is that DCHT is at the beginning
of some extremely interesting times. The trend to the use of hydrogen
fueled cars is getting clearer. Royal Dutch Shell formed its Shell
Hydrogen division to push the introduction of hydrogen as the energy
for the next century. Call DCHT's IR Dept. @ 661-775-8120 ext 11,
fax 661-257-9398, e-mail: DCHTinfo@aol.com, or write 27811 Avenue
Hopkins #6, Valencia, CA 91355 www.dcht.com [R-6; M-8; L-9;]
FastComm Communications Corp. (NASDAQ/FSCX -- CS 3/93) --
check the news releases of 1/4 & 1/5/2000 for updates -- FSCX has
good products that are getting honors like "Best of Show" at major
trade shows. Call VP Mark Rafferty @ 703-318-4303, fax 703-787-4625,
e-mail info@fastcomm.com, or write 45472 Holiday Dr., Dulles, VA
20166. Its IR contact is Doug Poretz @ 703-506-1778 x222, e-mail
@ doug@poretz.com www.fastcomm.com [R-5; M-6; L-7]
Fonar Corp. (NASDAQ/FONR -- CS 1/93) put out at least six
news releases since 12/21/99 -- they are certainly moving ahead
fast technologically. If you're interested in the latest MRI progress,
go to our Financial Navigator. Call David Terry or Daniel Culver
@ Fonar @ 516-694-2929, fax 516-390-9540, e-mail: investor@fonar.com,
or write 110 Marcus Dr., Melville, NY 11747-4292. www.fonar.com
[R-7; M-6; L-8]
Gentner Communication Corp. (NASDAQ/GTNR -- CS Sneak 2/97)
is moving well. I'd call to get updated. Calling is a good idea,
because you can ask questions & get your impressions right from
the horse's mouth. Call CFO Susie Strohm @ 800-945-7730 or 801-975-7200,
fax 801-977-0087, or write 1825 Research Way, Salt Lake City, UT
84119. sstrohm@gentner.com www.gentner.com [R-5; M-6; L-7]
HEARx Ltd. (AMEX/EAR -- CS 9/97) has a marketing partnership
with Time Magazine to focus on the "Over Fifty" population. That
interests me, because I'm over 50. I like the fact that the HEARx
centers recommend the best product for you -- they do not only handle
one brand like some others I've checked out. If I'm ever a candidate
for a hearing aid, I'll be sure to look up a HEARx center. Call
Dr. Brown @ 561-478-8770 x123, or write 1250 Northpoint Pkwy., West
Palm Beach, FL 33407 [R-7; M-7; L-8] Holt's Cigar Holdings, Inc.
(NASDAQ/HOLT --CS Sneak 12/98) -- ask for copies of Holt's latest
quarterly report -- they do a nice job, & are progressing. If you
are a cigar lover, check them out. Call Mary Ann Pentz @ 215-676-8778
ext. 112, fax 215-676-0438, or write 12270 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia,
PA 19154. www.holts.com [R-7; M-7; L-8]
ImmuCell Corporation (NASDAQ/ICCC --CS Sneak 11/96) acquired
rights to "Wipe OutTM Dairy Wipes from AMBI, Inc. (NASDAQ/AMBI --
CS 8/95). Call CFO Michael F. Brigham @ 207-878-2770 x106, fax 207-878-2117,
or write 56 Evergreen Drive, Portland, Maine 04103. www.immucell.com
[R-6; M-7; L-8]
In Store Media Systems Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board/ISMS --
CS Sneak 9/99) are on the Pink Sheets temporarily. That happens
when the SEC falls behind in reviewing a company's filings, although
it mostly happens when
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