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To: Jim Bishop who wrote (17300)	12/17/1999 8:09:00 AM
From: Scoobah	Respond to of 150070

Jim, you gotta love this one, RAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SELECTS MICRO FUEL CELL COMPANY DCH TECHNOLOGY AS ITS TOP TECHNOLOGY GROWTH STOCK FOR 2000 Palm Beach Florida based RAM Capital Management has selected a "micro" and "portable" fuel cell manufacturer DCH Technology, Inc, (OTC BB: DCHT) as its top technology pick for the year 2000. This is based primarily on market valuation comparisons of the other companies in the fuel cell sector. As of the close of trading, Thursday Dec. 16, 1999, DCHT's market capitalization was only $21,000,000. That is less than 1/20th of Manhattan Scientifics' $ 525,000,000, (OTC BB: MHTX), and 1/100th of the $2 Billion Ballard Power Systems. (NASDAQ: BLDP), (TSE: BLD). Others are Fuel Cell Energy, (AMEX: FCL) at $170 million, and Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) at $1.2 Billion. What separates DCHT from the other small and micro fuel cell developers is that they are delivering working prototypes for testing by major industrial partners now; including a scheduled January 2000 delivery of a fully integrated 3kW fuel cell system to the Bonneville Power Administration. This initial unit is part of a $3.5 million pilot program with NW Power Systems, (NYSE: IDA) who makes the natural gas reformer for the system. DCH is also designing the safety system with their hydrogen sensors for this unit. Additional orders are anticipated upon the completion of testing. We believe DCHT will be discovered by Wall Street in the upcoming year as investment professionals seeking to hedge their investments in the rest of the fuel cell sector look more closely at them. DCHT common shares would have to rise to $10.00 to equal FCL; $26.00 to equal MHTX; $50.00 to equal PLUG, and $100.00 to equal BLDP. We note that BLDP is partnered with Ford, (NYSE: F) and Daimler-Chrysler, (NYSE: DCX), and PLUG is partnered with General Electric, (NYSE: GE), and Detroit Edison, (NYSE: DTE), and both have large cash arsenals which is funding their research and market development. DCHT signed a multi year strategic marketing alliance with AlliedSignal Honeywell in March 1999 (NYSE: HON), (NYSE: ALD). DCHT Trading at only $1 3/8 per share is, in our opinion, a direct result of the lack of Wall Street analyst coverage of micro-cap stocks as a group and OTC bulletin board companies as a whole. This tremendous disparity in market cap has created a substantial opportunity for long term technology stock investors. DCHT is expected to generate $100 million in revenue from their sensor division over the next 5 years. This revenue stream will fund their fuel cell capacity without incurring debt or substantial dilution. We see this as the preferred business model and reminiscent of the way Hewlett Packard was built. A $21 million valuation for a fuel cell company, when the rest of the industry is trading between $170 million to over $2 Billion is far too low and is totally ignoring the growing sensor business. Their sensors are in long term testing now with four automobile company's, and several multinational corporations, including a division of Westinghouse, (NYSE: BPA) for the Leningrad Nuclear reactor. DCHT is commercializing US Department of Energy fuel cell technology, developed at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and has demonstrated a working micro fuel cell throughout 1999 to several major corporations and the various branches of the US Government. The patented and proprietary robust hydrogen sensor was developed at the Sandia National Laboratory. RAM's most recent Investment Opinion on DCHT can be found at businesswire.com Other Analyst coverage of DCHT can be found at afund.com DCHT Financial Data is available from the SEC archives at sec.gov For further information regarding this report contact: Steven Oshinsky, GM at 561-338-3390 ramcapitalmanagement.com Email: info@ramcapitalmanagement.com Disclaimer: RAM Capital Management is not a Registered Investment Advisor or a Broker/Dealer. RAM has prepared this report independently of DCH, and is not under contract to DCHT. The material is from publicly available sources believed to be factual, but does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. This is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and differences can be expected. Any opinions expressed are subject to change without further notice, and may not necessarily be reprinted in future publications or elsewhere. The reader assumes responsibility for any loss arising from any use of this report or its contents. RAM received 100,000 free-trading common shares on Feb 7, 1999, from DCH Technology, Inc. for services ended April 1, 1999. RAM Capital Management has invested in private placements in DCHT restricted securities in 1999.

To: Jim Bishop who wrote (17300)	12/17/1999 8:51:00 AM
From: Mr Metals	Respond to of 150070

Vengold Inc - Van Sun says Vengold goes dot.com Vengold Inc VEN Shares issued 143,002,957 1999-12-16 close $0.275 Friday Dec 17 1999 The Vancouver Sun reports in a lead business story in its Friday edition that Vancouver miner Vengold is getting out of gold and going on-line. Four days after Vengold issued a news release, reporter Rod Nutt notes that president and chief executive Ian Telfer says the company currently holds cash and securities valued at $70-million. "We have identified the need for a significant pool of capital in the Internet and electronic commerce industry. Vengold will focus on investing its resources in private Internet-related companies," says Mr. Telfer. He says Vengold's strategy of trying to gain control of the Lihir gold mine in Papua New Guinea was derailed by the slumping price of gold. The company has now hired two technical consultants with expertise in identifying the potential in new Internet companies. Their names will be released next year. Mr. Telfer says that Vengold will invest from $500,000 to $5-million in the companies it targets. (c) Copyright 1999 Canjex Publishing Ltd. canada-stockwatch.com

To: Jim Bishop who wrote (17300)	12/17/1999 9:55:00 AM
From: Fred C. Dobbs	Respond to of 150070

Good morning Jim, These guys MBTI, on the BB, have been a dog a long time. A year ago they wanted to be the AOL, EBAY, AMZM of the agricultural world. During the Inut frenzy, they hit $14.75. Closed yesterday at $0.875. They're starting an advertising blitz next week and hope to file 98 financials soon. MBT International Reports Surge In Site Traffic At AgriMall.com Company Initiates Unique Marketing Campaign with Launch of Ag-Broker.com; Commences Television Advertising on The America One Network; Completes 1998 Audited Financial Statements LANGLEY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 1999-- MBT International (OTC BB: MBTI), owner of the premier Internet web sites focused on business to business e-commerce and auctions for the agriculture industry, today announced substantial increases in the level of activity at AgriMall.com (www.agrimall.com). According to Andy McKinnon, chairman and CEO of MBTI, "Traffic at AgriMall.com and its related sites increased between 30% -- 168% from October to November. December reflects the same rapid increase of page views as November and we expect traffic levels to leap again as the recently launched direct mail campaign and the America One Television Network broadcasts begin reaching their target. "Our HorseNet.com property, a unique website for the horse industry and equine enthusiast, has experienced a 30% increase in registered users over the past two weeks. We expect that the combined AgriMall.com web properties will receive in excess of 8 million hits per month by early 2000, further expanding the large lead we now command in the agriculture sector." The Company also announced that it has launched Ag-Broker.com (www.ag-broker.com), a unique online marketing experience targeting agricultural businesses around the world. The service offers the opportunity for people with agriculture websites, experience or businesses to become Authorized Agents & Content Providers to the AgriMall.com site. This opportunity will be made available through a template website that can be customized by the individual or, for a development fee, by MBTI. This service has been modeled after other successful services such as veriostore.com and infospace.com but has been customized and enhanced to meet the needs of the agriculture industry. It is the first service of its kind in this sector. The services offered by the template website include: -- The unique Broker Assisted Marketing Solution for buying and selling equipment, cattle or horses. -- E-Marketing solution for suppliers who sell agricultural accessories. -- E-Marketing solution for individuals hosting websites in an agricultural environment. -- E-Marketing solution for those wishing to increase the exposure of their industry-related website via banner advertising. -- Content for building agricultural online communities including a search engine, message boards and event calendars. -- E-Marketing solution via online auction for hay, commodities, chemicals or other related agricultural products. McKinnon continued, "Agriculturalists now have an inexpensive means to harness the power of the Internet. Since launching Ag-Broker.com on Dec. 8, 1999, we have received a flood of enthusiastic responses from prospective brokers spanning a true cross-section of North American agribusiness." The Company further announced that beginning on Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, forty commercials per week will air on the America One Television Network. Based in Dallas, America One (www.americaone.com) is recognized as the leading provider of television service to rural America through its 24-hour broadcasts of quality, general entertainment programming. America One has over 130 broadcast television affiliates currently passing in excess of 36 million homes located primarily in rural areas of the United States. McKinnon added, "Although we experienced unforeseen delays launching this important element of our advertising campaign, we are now back on track. An average of six ads will air every day, with the goal of driving an ever-increasing number of users to our web sites." These advertisements are viewable at www.mbtinet.com. Further advertising initiatives include 400,000 mailers recently sent to farmers and ranchers having a minimum net income of $200,000. Demographics indicate that 87% of these individuals have computers and 68% have Internet access. Finally, the Company announced that on Dec. 16, 1999, fiscal year 1998 audited financial statements were completed. MBT International anticipates incorporating these statements in a Form 10 filing to be submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission as soon as possible. The 1998 audited financial statements have been posted to the investor section of www.mbtinet.com. About MBT International MBT International Inc. is engaged in the development of industry specific Internet portal sites, which encompass auctions, broker-assisted buy and sell programs, searchable databases and graphic-intense display of products. The Company currently has over 500,000 users and is the parent company of AgriMall.com (www.agrimall.com), HorseNet.com (www.horsenet.com), BookStable.com (www.bookstable.com), and LifeatHome.com (www.lifeathome.com), a vertical portal targeted at the home improvement and real estate markets. MBT International, Inc. has an agreement to work with EchoStar Communications Corp. (Nasdaq: DISH)(Nasdaq: DISHP), the nation's fastest growing direct broadcast satellite (DBS) provider with over 3.2 million customers, whereby MBTI programming and online purchasing capabilities will be offered over a high speed interactive channel. In addition, the Company has an agreement with Navidec.com (Nasdaq: NVDC) to create a new state-of-the-art AgriMall.com B2B e-commerce solution. Navidec.com's DriveOff.com website was recently selected by Information Week as one of the top 100 e-commerce sites. This release contains certain statements which are forward looking. Although MBTI believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from its expectations. For factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations and underlying assumptions, see reports by MBTI filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Contact: MBT International Andy McKinnon, 888/225-0008 amckinnon@mbtinet.com or Phoenix Alliance, Inc. Phil Huss, 970/259-7241 (Investor Relations) phoenixalliance@frontier.net