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To: SSP who wrote (92795)	9/30/2001 1:21:16 PM
From: StocksDATsoar	Respond to of 150070

COMTEX) B: Micro Laboratories Trading at New 52-Week High B: Micro Laboratories Trading at New 52-Week High Ridgeland, MS, SEP 27, 2001 (EventX/Knobias.com via COMTEX) -- Micro Laboratories Inc. (OTCBB MLAR) is trading sharply higher in the session this morning, on volume 100% greater than its 20-day average daily share volume. The company has issued no news in the last 90-days, and last filed with the SEC on August 20, when quarterly numbers were submitted. Traders have made comment regarding the stock's performance today, but none of the traders have offered a reason for the movement in the session at this time. Shares of the company are trading at level beyond all previously calculated by Knobias technical analysis, at a new 52-week high. The stock has a 30-day closing price range of $0.020 to $0.150. Micro Laboratories, Inc intends to produce, market and distribute an additional product line of, minerals, herbs and other oral absorption products in the United States and the international market. The Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, VitaminKingdom.com, owns, operates and provides all the services available through their web site. All of the language, text, graphics, photographs, sound effects, data, and image available on the web site is the property of VitaminKingdom.com, Company and/or their content suppliers, and thus are protected by United States and international copyright laws

To: SSP who wrote (92795)	10/4/2001 12:47:26 AM
From: Jim Bishop	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 150070

BLD.T BLDP nice timing for the LIST. BLD.T on at $30 or so 3 days ago, now $38 Cdn.

To: SSP who wrote (92795)	10/4/2001 12:49:46 AM
From: Jim Bishop	Respond to of 150070

Ballard tightens ties with Ford, DaimlerChrysler TORONTO, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Canadian fuel-cell developer Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Toronto:BLD.TO - news) saw its stock surge on Tuesday after saying it would pay $348 million to acquire Ford's (NYSE:F - news) and DaimlerChrysler's stakes in fuel-cell engine maker XCELLSIS and Ecostar Electric Drive Systems LLC. Ford and DaimlerChrysler will now own 23.6 percent and 19.5 percent of Ballard respectively, up from 18 percent and 13.5 percent, and will extend their fuel-cell alliance agreement with Ballard to 20 years. Shares of Ballard surged 18 percent, or $3.46, to $22.38 on Nasdaq, but were still well below their year-high of $112, while in Toronto the stock rose C$5.15 to C$35.20. The leaders of Ballard and the automakers said the move would improve their efforts at developing fuel cells -- which make electricity with few or no pollutants -- by allowing Ballard to explore other markets, such as stationary power generators and commercial vehicle sales. ``The goal of this consolidation is growth,'' said Firoz Rasul, Ballard's chairman and chief executive officer. ``This is about creating a stronger company that will have the capacity and means to serve customers in a wide variety of markets.'' The transaction, which also involves the investment of $69 million by the automakers in Ballard, increases Ford's and DaimlerChrysler's reliance on Ballard as their exclusive fuel-cell engine supplier, the companies said in a statement. Ballard said it will benefit from an expanded range of products from components to power generators and power trains for fuel-cell vehicles. The company's patent library will be extended by 550 patents, issued or pending, to more than 1,200, covering 500 distinct inventions. Rasul said the transaction will increase Ballard's revenues from $50 million this year to $130 million next year. Its cash requirements will increase by about $70 million this year to $190 million, and will grow into a range of $195 million to $220 million next year. Ballard will issue 18.4 million shares to acquire the automakers' interests in XCELLSIS and Ecostar, which adds up to $348 million at Monday's closing price. Shares of Ballard closed at $18.92 on Nasdaq on Monday. The acquisition of the DaimlerChrysler stake in XCELLSIS will occur in two steps, with Ballard owning the majority of the shares in XCELLSIS on closing, and the remainder by November 2004. XCELLSIS produces and sells fuel-cell engines for vehicles and integrates them with electric drive trains to form fuel-cell power trains. Ecostar develops electric drive trains and power conversion systems for various uses. The timing for the commercial launch of Ballard's products remains unchanged, with portable power products expected to be launched later this year, followed by bus engines in 2002, and automotive products between 2003 to 2005, Ballard said in a statement. Ford and DaimlerChrysler said the deal would not change their commitments to developing fuel cell vehicles. Both have been in close competition with General Motors Corp. (NYSE:GM - news) and other automakers to find ways of making fuel cells for passenger vehicles. ``This strategy ... will help us finally turn the fuel cell into the technology that will power the 21st century,'' said Juergen Hubbert, head of DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes division. Ballard also said that its president and chief operating officer, Kip Smith, will resign for personal reasons and will pursue other business opportunities. ($1 equals $1.57 Canadian)

To: SSP who wrote (92795)	10/4/2001 12:51:34 AM
From: Jim Bishop	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 150070

MJXC Majestic Establishes Primary SAFE-T-BAR Manufacturing Source in Canada SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Majestic SAFE-T-PRODUCTS, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Majestic Companies, Ltd., (OTC Bulletin Board: MJXC - news) announced today that its has reached an agreement in principle with ARS Networks, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: ARSN - news) to establish a manufacturing line for its proprietary SAFE-T-BAR(TM) school bus restraint in Canada. ARS Networks, Incorporated is a publicly traded corporation headquartered in Champlain, NY that designs, develops, and manufactures proprietary railway signaling and control systems. It is contemplated that manufacturing and assembly of the SAFE-T-BAR will take place at T & T Diesel Power Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ARS Networks, Incorporated located in Georgetown, Ontario, which manufactures a line of custom diesel power generating equipment for a wide range of industries. Majestic currently has a manufacturing agreement in place for the SAFE-T-BAR with the Golden Legion Automotive Group, an equipment-manufacturing consortium based in Taipei, Taiwan. Management plans to keep this manufacturing arrangement in place to act as a second source for the product. The SAFE-T-BAR is a patented and innovative school bus passenger restraint system that closely approximates the type of restraint system most commonly found on amusement park rides. The heavily padded U-shaped bar is designed to lock in place during a sudden stop, collision or bus rollover, thereby controlling and restraining the passenger within the padded seating area. The SAFE-T-BAR has been designed as a passive restraint and requires little or no participation on the part of the occupant to engage. This passive design ensures a compliance rate at, or near 100 percent. In contrast, standard seat belts, which have seen limited use on school buses to date, have compliance rates reported to be less than 15 percent. With over 450,000 school buses in operation in the US, the total potential market for the SAFE-T-BAR exceeds $2 billion. Mr. Francis Zubrowski, Chairman and CEO for The Majestic Companies, Ltd. stated, ``We are very pleased with our new manufacturing partner. Majestic has been evaluating additional sources for some time now, and the benefits of making the SAFE-T-BAR in Canada are substantial. When you consider the fact that we can dramatically cut lead times, reduce minimum run lots, and maintain much tighter production controls by going to Canada, this collaboration makes great economic as well as logistical sense. Syd Harland, President and CEO of ARS Networks commented, ``The current economics of manufacturing products in Canada for export to the United States are enhanced through the availability of credit lines and insurance supported by the Export Development Corporation to assist foreign purchasers of Canadian goods and services. This fact will be a key factor in helping Majestic in economically funding the future production of SAFE-T-BARs as orders start coming in on this valuable new safety product. Here at ARS Networks' T & T Division, we have the ability to rapidly gear-up production capacity to meet future SAFE-T-BAR orders, and we look forward to being a part of this worthwhile product that protects school children on their ride to and from school.'' About THE MAJESTIC COMPANIES, LTD. The Majestic Companies, Ltd. is a holding company that manufactures and markets safety related products, including the SAFE-T-BAR(TM), an innovative school bus occupant restraint system, and the SAFE-T-GARD, an innovative wheel guard/deflector shield for school buses through its wholly-owned subsidiary Majestic SAFE-T-PRODUCTS, Ltd. The Company also manufactures portable modular classrooms and commercial structures through its wholly-owned subsidiary Majestic Modular Buildings, Ltd, located in Modesto, California. Additional information can be obtained on the Company's websites at www.themcl.com and www.safe-t-bar.com. Note: Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward- looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Majestic Modular Buildings, Ltd. and Majestic SAFE-T-PRODUCTS, Ltd., are wholly-owned subsidiaries of The Majestic Companies, Ltd. For further information, please contact Clayton Chase, Investor Relations, 877-260-5426, info@themcl.com. SOURCE: Majestic SAFE-T-PRODUCTS, Ltd.