Subject: Robertson Stephens Executing Broker Ageement
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Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 04:52:00 -0800 (PST)

Sara, 
We  have sent the paperwork to legal requesting an EXECUTING Broker agreement 
with Robertson Stephens and ECT Investments, Inc. for Research and order flow.
Thanks. Sheila

Excerpt for Company website:
Wall Street Journal: Best on the Street ) 2000 

Robertson Stephens analysts received top ranking in the Wall Street Journal,s 
annual Best on the Street survey, with eleven awards in seven categories. The 
analysts were recognized for stock picking and earnings forecasting accuracy. 

Congratulations to our award-winning analysts: 

Jay Silverman, received a Home Run Hitter award, as well as the #1 analyst in 
the biotechnology industry. 
Harry Curtis, ranked #1 in earnings forecasting accuracy for casinos and also 
ranked for lodging. 
Sheryl Skolnick, recognized for earnings forecasting accuracy in health care. 
Sue Billat, recognized for earnings forecasting accuracy in semiconductor 
equipment manufacturing. 
Alexandra DalPan, recognized for earnings forecasting accuracy in textile & 
apparel. 
Jordan Hymowitz, earnings recognized for forecasting accuracy for financial 
services. 
Wall Street Journal's All-Star Analysts 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 
Andrew Barish - Restaurants (1997) and Environmental (1996,1995) 
Susan H. Billat - Semiconductor Equipment (2000,1999) 
Harry C. Curtis - Casinos (2000,1999) and Lodging (2000) 
Alexandra M. DalPan - Textiles & Apparel (2000,1999) 
Jordan Hymowitz - Financial Services (2000) 
Wade H. King - Medical (1999) 
Janet Kloppenburg - Retail: Clothing (1999) 
Jay B. Silverman - Biotechnology (2000,1999) 
Sheryl Skolnick, Ph.D.- Health Care: Medical Services (2000,1998,1995) 
TheStreet.com: Analyst Rankings ) Equity 2000 
Congratulations to our analysts who ranked in the Top 5 for TheStreet.com 
Analyst Rankings * Equity 2000: 

Robertson Stephens Best Team Biotechnology 
Keith Dunne* #1 Electronic Equipment & Instruments 
Janet Kloppenburg #2 Apparel Retail 
Janet Kloppenburg #2 Specialty Stores 
Harry Curtis #3 Casinos & Gaming 
Wade King #5 Health Care Equipment & Supplies 
*Also one of TheStreet.com's All-Star Analysts