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To: The Devil Dog who wrote (1970)	3/19/1998 9:57:00 PM
From: Ian Munro	Respond to of 5827

Hello Folks; I'm an SI "newbie" with a happy story to tell. Ballard has treated me well! This is a true story! The Ballard web site is worth the visit! < ballard.com > Early April/97: I tripped over an article that grabbed me and caused me to call for more info; got the Ballard 1995 Annual Report. Early May/97: Too good to be true! e-mailed for '96 Annual Report. Got it! AND they have a web site --- > WOW!....... Nawwww - if it looks too good to be true, it usually is! May 19/97: Dammnn! Must be something to this; time to take another look. Reasoning (& questions): 1. They have patents nailed down 6 ways from Sunday! 2. By 2010 Ballard *could* be powering 80% of all new North American cars. 3. Contracts for testing in Busses. 2 in Chicago, 3 in Vancouver. By 2010 these things could be powering nearly all new busses and trucks. 4. A shipyard in Europe is powering a submarine with Ballard. 5. Stationary version for hospitals, office buildings, subdivisions. 6. Could these things replace coal, oil, and nuclear electric generators? 7. Could these things replace hydro power, (no more dams, high tension power lines). 8. Will the savings in line maintenance costs and savings in line losses pay for the conversion? Decision: - Don't bet the house, wife & kids, but I have just GOT to have at least a piece of this action! May 20/97: Made the call! Bought some at $37.80 May 24/97: Globe & Mail article says Daimler-Benz pays about $35 for their piece of the Ballard action. I feel pretty good. Mar 17/98: Ballard hits intraday high of $188 on the TSE! I feel even better! 2010: Should I have at least bet the house? Nawwwww. I think I'll feel pretty good the way it is. ------ Ian

To: The Devil Dog who wrote (1970)	3/19/1998 10:10:00 PM
From: Sleeperz	Respond to of 5827

Tell me where are these posts. Currently I'm predicting Best Buy to go to $80 while others are going short. I don't cry and tell them to get out of the Best Buy group. Best Buy will prove itself. Not from what people say about it. I guess you think anyone that posts message here has the power to move the market. You don't make money being positive or negative. People can lose money being positive or negative. You make money by having a Buy and sell strategy. You buy, then you sell, then you make money. >>> You are obviously playing a short position on this stock. Each to their own. I have read many of your posts elsewhere and this is what you do to achieve your objective - you need to be negative in order to make your money. <<< Why should I take my conversation else where? This is the Ballard Power group. If you can't take the heat get out of the fire. Of course Ballard has huge potential. Currently the expected potential is $4 BILLION. My current position is sitting in a comfortable chair. >>Please make it clear to all the readers of your position! I agree that this canadian jewel has a little too much momentum right now, but it has huge potential! Take your short conversation some where else. << cl