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To: Stock Watcher who wrote (11439)	6/30/1999 6:50:00 AM
From: edde	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 52051

CAOL a Dave Gore pick looking good: NEWS RELEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CATHAYONLINE INC. ACQUIRES CHINA ISP CATHAYONLINE INC. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sichuan Torch Information Technologies Co. Ltd., an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the province of Sichuan, China. The move positions The Company as a joint venture partner with, and operator of, one of only four government licensed ISP's in a province of 100 million residents. With 1.4 billion Chinese-speaking individuals worldwide, CATHAYONLINE is maintaining its focus on becoming an ISP leader in the People's Republic of China. Strategic domestic and international partnerships will enable The Company to provide a full spectrum of services through its China operation, Sichuan Torch. By delivering cutting-edge services far superior to those currently available, CATHAYONLINE will achieve an elite competitive positioning. The Acquisition CATHAYONLINE has acquired 100% of Sichuan Torch Information Technologies Co. Ltd., of Chengdu, capital city of the Sichuan province. The Company's joint venture partner is Chengdu Torch Industrial & Commercial General Company, holder of one of only four government licensed ISP's in the province. Sichuan Torch will exist as the sole operator of this license. Chengdu Torch will receive 20% of the net profits earned by this ISP joint venture. Mr. Owen Li, President of the ISP project, as well as his management team, can earn-out up to a total of 705,000 shares of CATHAYONLINE INC., based on specific performance criteria. Sichuan Torch Information Technologies Co. Ltd. Well established and operational, Sichuan Torch currently employs 28 highly accomplished industry professionals. As the first order of business following the acquisition, The Company will expand existing operations within Chengdu city. Expansion into the province's 12 additional major municipalities will soon follow. Services currently provided by ISP's in Chengdu city are limited at best. Sichuan Torch is currently enacting a marketing strategy that will allow The Company to offer a multitude of value-added services never before seen in the province. These will include turnkey systems for corporate users, Internet fax/phone, system integrations, use of an "Electronic Mall", trial accounts, dedicated lines, virtual Web and domain names, on-site training and seminars, Internet consultation and 24-hour support. Uniform pricing policies will also be established to further entice existing "fee-exhausted" customers. The Management Team at Sichuan Torch includes Mr. Owen Li, President, ISP Operations; Mr. Allan Lai, Chief Engineer; Mr. Glen Gu, Network Manager; and Mr. Tony Xu, Sales Manager. Mr. Owen Li holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia, Canada. His 12 years of technical experience in computer communications are complimented by 7 years of management experience in the telecommunications industry, and a diverse background in computer consulting. Market Potential: CATHAYONLINE's Internet Service Provider/e-business (ISP-EBS) project presently existing in the city Chengdu (Population: 9.8 million) will expand into remaining areas of the province of Sichuan (Population: 100 million). As the centre of business and technology development in Western China, Chengdu exists as the logical starting point in a virtually untapped market - only 4% of the Internet usage in China. As one of the most important centres of politics, economics, technology, and culture in China, it also holds a strategic position in China's economic development plan. CATHAYONLINE INC. The acquisition of Sichuan Torch Information Technologies Co. Ltd., serves to reconfirm the Company's commitment to sourcing and acquiring strategic properties with both significant cash flow opportunities and established management. CATHAYONLINE INC.will continue to establish strong brand name recognition through ongoing high profile joint ventures, extensive use of outdoor advertising, link exchanges, and banners. For more information, please visit our updated websites at: torchnet.com or chengdunet.com CATHAYONLINE INC.

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (11439)	6/30/1999 9:08:00 AM
From: Fuza	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 52051

To All: ABYT news! Alpha Bytes Goes Live With H-NET(R) and Deploys First E-Commerce Capabilities for Healthcare Industry NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Bytes, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ABYT - news) announced today that the company went live Tuesday with the initial release of H-NET®. The Internet-based transaction network and software enables vision care doctors and retail outlets to process insurance claims, credit card charges and maintain inventory control. Upon successful completion of the initial period, Alpha Bytes plans a nationwide rollout of H-NET®. The company also announced deployment of its first e-commerce solution for the healthcare industry. The system allows the management of sales and promotions, the easy application of discounts and sales offerings and unique personalization features for system users. Customer records can be immediately accessed at any time, giving system users individual historical purchase reports in an attractive user interface. Hosted by H-NET®, client sites have full credit card and electronic check clearing capabilities in addition to the state-of-the-art authorization and fraud protection. Client sites can be programmed to run sales promotions, price promotions, special offers and cross-sell promotions encouraging customers to consider purchasing related products by following a link. It is also possible for H-NET® clients to produce income from their e-commerce sites through advertising. Anton Stephens, chairman and CEO of Alpha Bytes, said, ''This is not only the beginning of an exciting new era for the vision care industry, but also a major step forward for Alpha Bytes in providing transaction services for the broader healthcare industry. Our ongoing consultations with healthcare providers and groups are driving the development of innovative solutions for automating and streamlining their office and administrative functions by capitalizing on the Internet's e-commerce capabilities.'' Alpha Bytes is emerging as an early leader in executing a global e- commerce transaction strategy for the healthcare industry. With a streamlined network and a strong existing international customer base in the vision care market, Alpha Bytes is making significant R&D investments to facilitate a rapid deployment of H-NET® to as many users as possible. The relationship with the alliance partners Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT - news) and Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE: CPQ - news) is designed to assure the company of the most powerful solution for an Internet based transaction network that will set the standard of excellence in the healthcare industry. For more information about Alpha Bytes, Inc. please visit our website www.alphabytesusa.com or contact Christine Stephens at (905) 475-3249. Email info@h-net.net. For copies of press releases, SEC filings, current price quotes, stock charts and other valuable information visit Hawk Associates website www.hawkassociates.com or contact Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall, Hawk Associates, Inc. at (305) 852-2383. Email: info@hawkassociates.com. ''Safe Harbor'' statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding the expansion of the Company's operations are forward-looking statements. Words such as ''expects'', ''intends'', ''believes'', ''anticipates'', and ''likely'' also identify forward- looking statements. Actual results may differ from such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights and other risks detailed in periodic reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SOURCE: Alpha Bytes, Inc.

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (11439)	6/30/1999 10:24:00 AM
From: Trade4$	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 52051

When do you sleep? I agree that QSSY's recent news needs to be digested and also spread. Then, the volume will pick up and the price will go up with it. Irregardless, when it starts trading in Germany in two weeks, I believe the Germans will love it just like we like Schwab & E*Trade etc, they will push the volume and price too. Note to cautious investors: QSSY will still be traded here on the BB too. I'm holding long on this one. It should be a good ride. Trade4$

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (11439)	6/30/1999 10:50:00 AM
From: Boddington	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 52051

PCNA news. Reminder that Legal Portal Site launches in August. Very low float, already reporting and profitable and diversifying. Down and holding steady after rocket from $1 to $7 couple months back. News of IR released yesterday. That's what they need most - investor awareness. Contract starts July 15th. quote.yahoo.com