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To: jjetstream who wrote (76008)	3/6/2001 1:10:22 PM
From: pater tenebrarum	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 436258

i hold some sacrificial NDX calls as a hedge...and the comm short was at a new record last week already. a new source of silver demand: AK Steel to Showcase Benefits of Antimicrobial Steel: Concept Home Sets Standards for Low-Maintenance, Antimicrobial Homes SANTA SUSANA KNOLLS, Calif., March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- AK Steel ( NYSE: AKS ) today unveiled plans for the nation's first antimicrobial home. The concept home, now under construction on a site outside Los Angeles, will feature products made from AK Steel's carbon and stainless steels coated with AgION ( TM ) Technologies' antimicrobial compound, which reduces the growth of bacteria, mold and fungus. Photo: newscom.com newscom.com ``This groundbreaking project sets the stage for the home of the future,'' said Richard M. Wardrop, Jr., AK Steel chairman and CEO. ``The AK Steel concept home will be striking in appearance while offering the benefits of steel construction. Using our steels coated with AgION's antimicrobial compound, this project also introduces a new way to help combat germs on key surfaces in the home.'' The home's structure and parts of the exterior will be made of steel, from frame to roof, making it easy to maintain and resistant to fire and earthquakes. AgION-coated steel products will be used in ``high-touch zones'' throughout the home, including handrails, doorknobs, faucets and food preparation surfaces. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning ductwork will be made of AgION-coated steel. Non-steel AgION-coated products will be utilized in the home as well. ...The AgION antimicrobial compound is a long-lasting, inorganic material that contains silver -- a safe and natural antimicrobial agent that has proven successful in controlling the growth and spread of a broad range of microorganisms such as fungi and yeast. It can be used in any product where the growth of bacteria, mold or mildew may be a concern. The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) and the National Sanitation Foundation ( NSF ) recognize the AgION antimicrobial compound as a safe and acceptable antimicrobial coating for all food contact materials. Dr. Chuck Gerba, a professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona, said, ``This steel is coated with the world's most advanced inorganic antimicrobial. The coating contains silver ions that are released at a slow and steady rate ensuring long term protection of steel and other surfaces. AK Steel's concept home will be a tangible example of advanced cleanliness in the home.'' biz.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------