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To: Linda Kaplan who wrote (3676)	11/13/1997 7:56:00 AM
From: Jodi Segal-Lankry	Respond to of 4701

This looks hot - Just out in DAMEX NEWSLETTER - their last pick tripled ELECTRIC CARS - SOUNDS FUTURISTIC BUT IT IS NOT!!! B.A.T. Technologies has a super-efficient, environmentally friendly engine technology which uses low cost, light weight and long range zinc air batteries to run vehicles. These cars will get 80 MPcharge at 60 MPH. The batteries are extremely cost-efficient and can be charged in as little as 5 minutes. This company is HOT in Europe and has recently started to find its niche in the American market. 1. B.A.T.'s products are extremely popular in Europe and are featured regularly there on CNN Europe. 2. B.A.T. has a deal inked already with Mercedes Benz/Volkswagon. 3. B.A.T. signed a licensing agreement with DAUG. 4. B.A.T. is presently negotiating a deal with Northrup and Lock heed. AMERICAN MARKET: 1. B.A.T. will be working in collaboration with an international conference in Japan in early December which will focus on ways to reduce greenhouse gases. 2. President Clinton has initiated incentives for companies that are environmentally concerned and has issued a committment of 5 Billion to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. B.A.T. is eligible to reap some of that cash. 3. B.A.T. will follow the aforementioned conference with press conferences in LA and Washington D.C. where they will also discuss their environmentally friendly technology. 4. B.A.T. will eventually license their technology to major auto manufacturers. 5. B.A.T.'s technology is extremely cost efficient. Financials: Shares in the float - 20 M Present Capitalization of 15M Looks like the stock has been shorted down and any buying pressure will send it back where it belongs. Their number is on the BAAT board - Website baat.com

To: Linda Kaplan who wrote (3676)	11/13/1997 9:18:00 AM
From: Esteban	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4701

Linda, >>If my stocks don't bounce into profit territory, do you think I should increase cash taking losses? Ordinarily I would just try to ride it out.<< Hope you don't mind if I jump in here, but I've been giving this a lot of thought lately. I'd make my decision to sell an existing position completely independently of whether you are at a profit or loss on the position. If you want to buy that stock now at it's current price, it's probably a good hold, unless serious technical violations have occurred. As for the general market, if it falls substantially more, so will some of the 56 holdings. That's one thing we've learned over the last month. Your good or bad experiences with AIM might help you decide if you want to go to cash or not. This correction is good for many of us in that it forces us to think about the downside and in the future, maybe we'll enter a POW on more solid ground, having planned in advance what we will do in the event the stock actually goes down. Here's one idea: Doug gives us short term targets. Calculate the % gain if the target is reached, then divide that by 2, subtract that from the entry price to find a stop loss point. At the same time look for technical support in the area of your arbitrary support level and adjust accordingly. This seems like a nice risk/reward scenario. Just food for thought. These are issues we all have to ultimately decide for ourselves. But we all need to have a plan, BEFORE we take the position. Happy thinking, Esteban

To: Linda Kaplan who wrote (3676)	11/13/1997 11:55:00 AM
From: James Strauss	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 4701

When To Sell... >>>If my stocks don't bounce into profit territory, do you think I should increase cash taking losses? Ordinarily I would just try to ride it out.<<< ************************************ Linda: You'll have to decide for yourself what's appropriate... I have increased my cash position... I've taken some small losses on some stocks... I'm weighing that against the weight of major market effects on most stocks... The stocks that disappointed are gone or have one foot out the door, no matter what future potential they may have... Stocks like RECY which have shown good RS are the one's to keep and add to... The key is good RS and good and or improving fundamentals... Some stocks that you may sell begrudgingly may be bigger bargains in the weeks and months to come... If the market should surprise and start moving up, you can always buy back in at slightly higher prices... A small price to pay for preservation of capital... Jim