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To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/13/1999 12:30:00 PM
From: micky	Respond to of 526

Don, SEC sanction must be you - do your clients know or are they the unwitting new visual effects for potentially duped investors? sec.gov Check it out - if it's not you, let me know. You have posted so many good links, perhaps will e-mail them directly, to see if they know anything about this. Are you supposed to be involved in stock promotion any more? Just waiting for a direct reply - yea or nay. Good investing.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:33:00 PM
From: dbmedia	Respond to of 526

National Network of Medical Clinics Set for Implementation Phase With e-MedSoft.com JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 1999-- e-MedSoft.com (OTC BB:MDTK) Tuesday announced that the e-MedSoft.com Web-enabled software solution prepares for full operation at Advanced Reproductive Care Inc. (''ARC''), a national network of 58 fertility clinics with headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif. The installation, which was announced by Sun Microsystems Inc. (Nasdaq:SUNW - news) at the 1999 Health Information Management Systems Society Exposition in Atlanta in February, is designed to Web-enable ARC's database so that ARC physician offices throughout the country can access an online database via the Internet for information in treating patients for infertility. In the e-MedSoft.com solution, e-MedSoft.com plans to host the software applications as an application service provider, including connectivity to more than 178 physicians in 58 fertility clinics. The solution required detailed customization of the e-MedSoft.com software to capture data specific to fertility treatment; however, the existing core functionality in e-MedSoft.com's software forms the foundation of the system. Access to the application is provided through ARC's network and a dedicated frame relay connection to the e-MedSoft.com host. John F. Andrews, chairman and chief executive officer of e-MedSoft.com, said: ''ARC represents another major implementation of the e-MedSoft.com solution in a complex, multi-user, multi-location environment. From a business perspective, this again validates everything we have said about the flexibility, sophistication and cost-effectiveness of our Web-based health-care management solution. ''As important, it is the first step in supporting ARC's vision to provide access and share critical patient information across physicians and offices in a way not previously possible, and at a cost that ARC found well within their budget. ''Turning on ARC will prove to be a major development in a series of client projects that have been ongoing during the first two quarters of 1999, and it signals important implementation phases with respect to entire portions of the company's business plans. The company is excited to have the contracts and relationships it has and to be able to implement its technologies across such wide sectors of the health-care industry.'' About e-MedSoft.com e-MedSoft.com, with its core medical software product being sold under the trade name e-MedSoft.com, is leading a transition in the medical industry, as it is the first subscription-based health-care management system available for delivery through the Internet. Users of the software are charged a small up-front installation fee, and an ongoing subscription fee based on transaction volume. The medical software is a complete health-care management system. Through the Internet, its Java-based integrator, utilizing Sun Microsystems' Java technology, allows the e-MedSoft.com software to communicate across diverse platforms and languages in unlimited capacity, allowing for the interlink of doctors, hospitals, clinics, HMOs, insurance companies, financiers and government agencies. The ease and low cost with which it can be implemented, its Internet connectivity and its ability to allow for the exchange of information across diverse platforms and systems bode well for its widespread adoption by the medical community. For more information, see mdtk.com. Statements in this news release that relate to management's expectations or beliefs concerning future plans, expectations, events and performance are ''forward looking'' within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results or events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation, acceptance by customers of the company's products, changing technology, competition in the health-care market, government regulation of health care, the company's limited operating history, general economic conditions and availability of capital.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:34:00 PM
From: dbmedia	Respond to of 526

China Industry Software Association Endorses use of TTR's DiscGuard Anti-Piracy System NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 1999--TTR Technologies, Inc. (OTC EBB: TTRE) a leader in digital anti-piracy technology, announced today that its DiscGuard(TM) technology was officially recommended by the China Software Industry Association (CSIA) to its more than 2000 members as an ideal technological solution to the worldwide problem of digital piracy. This follows the recent announcement that the China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC), launched the Chinese sales of DiscGuard(TM) at the CICC/TTR DiscGuard(TM) Conference on Software Anti-Piracy in Beijing, People's Republic of China (PRC). The CICC is an organization affiliated with the government of China and responsible for marketing and distributing a broad spectrum of media products in the PRC and the exclusive distributor of DiscGuard(TM) in China. The Software & Industry Information Association (SIIA) estimates $1.4 billion in annual losses to China's software industry due to software piracy. The agreement is significant as it follows several years of negotiations between the governments of the U.S. and China over the issue of pirated software and other intellectual property. According to industry sources, China's 1998 software market is estimated at $1.7 billion (U.S.) and has experienced an average compounded annual growth rate of 30% with expectations to continue growing at the same rate or higher into the new millennium. Mr. Marc Tokayer, Chairman of TTR Technologies, Inc. said, ''The CSIA's recommendation of TTR's technology further demonstrates DiscGuard(TM)'s expansion into key markets in the Asia, and highlights TTR's mission to enable software publishers to increase profitability in the global software market. ''In addition to educational and other measures currently used to combat software piracy by the Chinese government and foreign software developers who market and distribute their products in China, TTR's technological solutions can help facilitate the establishment of better trade practices and relationships between China and the rest of the world before the start of the new millennium.'' The CSIA wrote to its members, ''Currently, the software piracy problem is very serious. In addition to protecting optical media, the technology is transparent to the consumer, contains a high level of security and is compatible with all hard drives. Software developers and publishers will be able to increase the economic life of their products and will receive a high investment return. Therefore, our association highly recommends this technology.'' About China Software Industry Association (CSIA) China Software Industry Association (CSIA), founded by the Ministry of Electronics Industry in 1984, is a group organized by companies and institutes which engage to software developing and publishing, service and training. It is a national unique software organization registered in the Ministry of Social Affairs. CSIA has 2,000 members, in addition of 5 special groups and 20 subsidiary committees. It serves as a bridge between the government sectors and enterprises. CSIA has been launching activities to enhance the cooperation and exchange among software companies and institutes, advertise the Chinese software products and achievements. It also helps his members to develop marketing domestic and abroad. CSIA has setup good ties with foreign counterparts, including SPA in U.S., JISA in Japan, FKII in Korea, ESI in Europe, etc. The relationships promote mutual understanding and cooperation of software industry between China and foreign countries. About TTR Technologies, Inc. TTR Technologies, Inc., based in New York, designs, markets and sells proprietary software anti-piracy products. The Company's flagship product, DiscGuard(TM), embeds a non-reproducible digital signature on CD-ROMs that prevents illegal copies from operating. DiscGuard(TM) protection is transparent to the end user and is a cost-effective way for a software publisher to reduce piracy of its products. DiscGuard(TM) is a trademark of TTR Technologies, Inc. All other trade names are the properties of their respective owners. Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements released by TTR Technologies, Inc. that are forward looking are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which may affect the Company's business and prospects, including economic, competitive, government, technological and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:36:00 PM
From: dbmedia	Respond to of 526

Bion Environmental Technologies Surpasses Sales Goals for BionSoil in Florida and New York DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 1999--BionSoil, Inc., a division of Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: BION), has achieved a number of important milestones in the full commercialization of its BionSoil® products. BionSoil products are nutritionally complete, organic fertilizer and soil amendments created from the on-site treatment of waste generated by large livestock facilities. 1999 Sales - Dairy BionSoil For the first time, Bion has sold out of BionSoil in Florida. Roper Growers Cooperative, one of the largest producers of organically grown citrus, has indicated an initial desire for 7000 tons of material annually. According to Edward Lamb, President of BionSoil, Inc.: ''The Company has targeted the organic growers market for its BionSoil products - this contract is an important step in achieving that goal. In order to satisfy current demand, two additional dairy farms with at least 800 cows will be immediately required. Based on projected system sales, BionSoil demand in Florida will exceed availability at least through 2003.'' In the second year of test marketing in western New York, BionSoil sales have climbed from $40,000 last year to over $130,000, eclipsing sales targets by more than 60%. Repeat retail consumer sales of 20 and 40 lbs. bags, along with new landscape and athletic field accounts fueled much of this growth. Also from Lamb: ''These results are very encouraging. With very little marketing and no point-of-sales materials, we are seeing increased awareness of our product performance and repeat sales - particularly at the retail level. We are confident we can effectively market the increasing volumes of BionSoil being produced at existing and new systems - we are anticipating sales of dairy product of almost $500,000 in 2000 and over $1,000,000 for 2001.'' Goals for 2000 - Swine BionSoil Because all swine product was used in University and Company testing and greenhouse and grower trials, no swine BionSoil was available for sale in 1999. With the addition of more than 60,000 animals in North Carolina and Utah last year, the Company anticipates sales of 30,000 cubic yards for the year 2000 and, as additional systems come online, in excess of 100,000 cubic yards in 2001. This material, after drying and processing, will yield approximately 6,750 and 22,500 tons respectively of fertilizer product. University testing indicates that BionSoil often outperforms synthetic, slow release fertilizers costing up to $2000 per ton. Due to the costs associated with market introduction - ''giveaways'', lower introductory prices, etc., the Company projects swine BionSoil sales of $360,000 in 2000 and $8,500,000 in 2001. Although beyond current production capacity, Bion recently received a written indication of interest from The Good Earth Fertilizer Company, an international exporter, to purchase up to 400,000 tons of swine BionSoil fertilizer as it becomes available. The Company anticipates reaching production levels of this magnitude by 2003. Jon Northrop, Chief Executive Officer of Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. states: ''We are extremely pleased with the results of our continued test marketing of BionSoil. Just as our system technology proved capable of solving the nutrient management and odor problems associated with large livestock farms, the Company is continuing to prove the BionSoil generated from these sites can be profitably produced and sold. To some extent, the Company's ability to market its treatment system technology is dependent on its ability to show the ongoing removal of the nutrients from the farm. These new sales commitments, and the market acceptance they represent, will allow the Company to more aggressively market its treatment systems to an industry that needs solutions.'' This material includes forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the provisions of Rule 175 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933. This material should be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis section of the Company's current Form 10-KSB and 10-QSB.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:37:00 PM
From: dbmedia	Respond to of 526

Budgethotels.com Adds a Travel Shopping Mall to Its Site POINT ROBERTS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 1999--Budgethotels.com, Inc. President and CEO William J. Marshall announces a complete integration with Nexchange Corporation. The internet shopping mall offers travel-related products such as luggage, clothing, accessories, magazines and more. ''In keeping with our philosophy of becoming a complete one stop Travel Site for the internet consumer, Nexchange is a welcome addition,'' says Mr. Marshall. Dave Slovin, Vice President of Marketing for Nexchange said, ''Nexchange is excited to have Budgethotels.com, Inc. as a host website, providing products that their visitors want to buy, while keeping those visitors on the budgethotels.com website. Budgethotels.com, Inc. is a first rate travel site, and we look forward to working with them in the years to come.'' Budgethotels.com, Inc. is a growth Company, carving a leadership niche in the provision of innovative internet hotel reservation systems. Info Center Inc. (a division thereof) is also leading the way in expanding locations for board advertising for traveler services. These include hotels, motels, hostels, taxis, public transit, employment agencies and other travel related services. There are currently 66 boards in the U.S.A and Canada. Budgethotels.com, Inc. is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board, symbol BUDH. Certain information included in this communication (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements) made, or to be made by Budgethotel.com, Inc. may contain statements that are forward looking. Statements relating to the future anticipated direction of the internet industry, plans for future expansion, various business developments, activities, planned capital expenditures, future funding resources, anticipated sales growth and potential contracts are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual operations or results to differ materially from those anticipated.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:40:00 PM
From: dbmedia	Respond to of 526

CARHF Lands $4M Underwriting EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1999--Composite Automobile Research, Ltd. (OTC BB: CARHF - news) has entered into an underwriting agreement with First Liberty Securities, Ltd. to raise $4 million in guaranteed bond offering. The underwriting effort will fund an aggressive strategic marketing push to place WorldStar Master Licenses, micro-manufacturing facilities, and factories-to-build-factories in emerging nations throughout the world. Thomas Bowers, CARHF president, describes the underwriting's role in the company's strategic plan. ''This funding effort is the next major step to fully exploiting the huge, demonstrable demand for durable, reliable transportation in emerging nations. We have enjoyed tremendous response in South America and the Pacific Rim. This capital infusion will allow us to increase brand awareness and further penetrate target markets in Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.'' World Transport Authority (WTA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Composite Automobile Research, Ltd., has sold seven master licenses, worth in excess of $2M each, with entrepreneurial franchisees in Mexico, the Caribbean, Columbia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Panama, and The Philippines. Each Master License, and subsequent micro-manufacturing facility represents a continuing revenue stream for WTA. Under the terms of the Master License agreements, WTA retains a 20% interest in each factory that manufactures factories to build the WorldStar cars, and a 6% interest in each auto manufacturing facility. WTA is the sole supplier of raw material and proprietary auto components and parts to each manufacturing facility. The annual recurring revenue from the ownership interest and parts sales for each one-car-per day factory is $194,000US. WTA is the designer and manufacturer of the WordStar Vehicle. The vehicle, in four configurations, represents four years and $3.44-million of investment in research and development to produce a highly resilient composite automobile that can be easily manufactured using locally available labor in emerging-world nations. The vehicles are produced under distributed manufacturing licensing agreements with local entrepreneurs in the nations in which the vehicles are sold. Standardization and quality control are built-in to the ''cookie-cutter'' facilities delivered to site locations ''ready-to-install,'' under the supervision of WTA engineers who train key personnel in all facets of manufacturing of the unique automobiles. The Company provides ongoing training and management information support to the local factories, and controls all inventory delivery of raw materials and component parts. The Company is strategically positioned to satisfy the rapidly emerging requirement for reliable transportation in geographic regions ignored by major auto manufactures such as Ford (NYSE:F - news), Chrysler (NYSE:DCX - news), and General Motors (NYSE:GM - news.) WTA has completed its research and development cycle and is operationally profitable entering its production and marketing stage. The Company has no debt.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:42:00 PM
From: dbmedia	Respond to of 526

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To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:44:00 PM
From: dbmedia	Respond to of 526

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 1999--Cool Entertainment, Inc. (OTC BB: CULE - news) in efforts to upgrade content, creativity, and to make their website www.coolentertainment.com cool, fresh and exciting, announced today that they have hired the renowned and leading marketing design firm, Koo Creative Group, Inc., www.koocreative.com to head up their corporate identity and image. ''In preparation to make more Internet noise and conclude the final stage of development of www.coolentertainment.com, Cool's management has contracted with two additional specialized firm's to help our business get launched and grow. Koo Creative and IBM (NYSE: IBM - news). Using Koo's creativeness, and the previously announced, and globally known e-business solutions of IBM, we should be off to a great start,'' says Clement Lau, Cool president & CEO. Summary of Koo Creative's Services: Koo Creative Group's services are unique to that of the industry. They position themselves as a hybrid company, They offer four primary expertise services to their customers; Advertising, Design, Package Design and Asian Marketing to help companies meet their growing business demands in their specific target markets. A few of Koo's international clients include: APEC 97, Hershey Foods International (NYSE:HSY - news), Westin Hotels and Resorts, and Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL - news). Clement, ''To recap and give investors an update, we are very excited with the team that we have assembled to work with Cool. Each company that we have hired has a specific task at hand. Koo is our creative design consultant and IBM will be a key strategic partner who will deploy the final stage of development at our website. Altogether, with Koo Creative, IBM (NYSE: IBM - news), Digital River (Nasdaq: DRIV - news), Valley Media (Nasdaq: VMIX - news), Muze, Inc. and S&S Public Relations, we strongly feel that we have aligned ourselves with ''true industry leaders'' to accomplish our main goal in providing a unique entertainment platform to our customers at competitive prices.'' Cool Entertainment is a comprehensive, entertainment retail website, which will be offering a wide range of products including books, CDs, DVDs, videos, video games and software. The website will also contain value-added services including celebrity interviews, book reviews, online chat rooms, online games, and free e-mail accounts. Cool management is currently exploring additional distribution networks in Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America. This press release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the ''safe harbor'' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, subscriber growth, product demand, competition, and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:46:00 PM
From: dbmedia	Respond to of 526

eConnect and E-SAFE target 100,000 Australasia and U.K. Homes for Same-as-Cash Impulse Internet and Non- Internet Sports Bets and Purchases Project monthly revenues of $100 per home paid by merchants LOS ANGELES/SYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 1999-- eConnect (OTC BB:ECNC) announced today the formation of a joint venture (strategic alliance) with an Australian group (E-SAFE) to develop Same-as-Cash(TM) purchases and sports betting in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and other Commonwealth countries. E-SAFE, of Sydney, was recently formed by Sydney Fund Managers Group of which Iain Gray is managing director. Sydney Fund Managers Group is a public but unlisted specialist investment company whose name is well recognized and respected by the global investment community. Management expects that, within 12 months, 100,000 homes in this region will have been equipped with eConnect proprietary equipment to facilitate Same-as-Cash purchases and betting. Each of these homes is expected to generate an average of $100 in gross revenue per month for the joint venture, which will be known as ETTA (Electronic Transactions and Technologies Australasia). If projections are achieved, the $120 million per year of gross revenue, after deducting expenses of the joint venture, will allow eConnect to realize net income from the project of more than $48 million per year. Management believes that its estimate of 100,000 homes in 12 months may be exceeded by a large margin. eConnect believes itself to be in the vanguard of the e-commerce, Same-as-Cash revolution and is extremely optimistic that its growth over the next few years will be exponential in terms of both revenue and earnings. Management expects to report substantial revenue and net earnings for its fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2000, from its divisions of eGaming and eGate. The strategic alliance of ETTA will be an integral part of that growth. This news release contains forward-looking statements subject to the safe-harbor provision created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Management cautions that these statements may include projections and estimates of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of factors such as changes in the marketplace, unanticipated competitive activity, a downturn in economic conditions or delays in product development.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:50:00 PM
From: dbmedia	Respond to of 526

1st Miracle Group (MVEE) Announces Merger with The Entertainment Internet (EINI), Stock-For-Stock LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 1999--1st Miracle Group, Inc. (OTC BB:MVEE - news), an independent and diversified film company, and The Entertainment Internet, Inc. (OTC BB:EINI - news), a global provider of information and data distribution services specifically designed for the entertainment and media industries, today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The merger will occur shortly after shareholder ratification by both companies. EINI will be the surviving entity and each 12 shares of MVEE will be exchanged for approximately 1 share of EINI, which will result in EINI shareholders owning approximately 50% of the combined entity and MVEE shareholders owning approximately 50%. Based upon EINI's Friday, August 6, 1999 closing price of $0.843, the agreement values MVEE at $0.49 per share, a nearly 100% premium to MVEE shareholders, based on Friday, August 06, 1999's closing price of $0.041. This transaction is expected to be accretive to both EINI and MVEE shareholders. The combined company is expected to have a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $36million. A combination of the current management of both companies will operate the new combined entity. The surviving trading symbol will be MVEE. The new company will reform as Miracle Entertainment, Inc. Mr. Mohamed Hadid will serve as Chairman of the Board, and Tony Cataldo will serve as Co-Chairman and CEO of Miracle Entertainment, Inc. The Entertainment Internet, Inc.'s mission is to be the dominant global provider of information, data, and e-commerce specifically designed for the entertainment and media industries. The Entertainment Internet is the parent company of CastNet.com, the leading online casting service that has expanded from Hollywood to New York City. CastNet.com's submissions span the continents; actors in countries such as Germany, England, and South Korea have joined the service. Thom Mount, President of the Producers Guild of America, former President of Universal Pictures, Co-Founder of the Los Angeles Film School, and current Board Member of The Entertainment Internet, Inc., stated, ''CastNet.com's new leadership under Chairman Mohamed Hadid promises to rapidly accelerate the already fast-paced growth of the Company.'' 1st Miracle Group, Inc. is an independent and diversified film company with a unique corporate structure based on strategic and exclusive alliances with high quality content producers, including Long Road Films and Emmett/Furla Films. 1st Miracle Group recently acquired the rights to Alicia's Book, a highly sought after, original screenplay by Stanford Whitmore, and has secured $15 million in financing for the motion picture from Millennium Films. Additionally, 1st Miracle Group has commitments of approximately $28 million for the financing of two other films, of which details will soon be released. World famous action hero Jean-Claude Van Damme, a MVEE Board Member, stated, ''As an actor and business executive, I see this as an ideal marriage for both actors and film makers.'' ''The combined company plans to continue to pursue their unique and synergistic lines of business,'' stated Mr. Mohamed Hadid, Chairman of The Entertainment Internet, Inc. ''Upon consummation of the merger, a new board will be formed with representatives from EINI and MVEE.'' Tony Cataldo, CEO of 1st Miracle and President of CastNet.com, stated, ''This transaction is expected to create a scale of synergies that, when realized, will greatly benefit the shareholders of both companies. We believe that this is an excellent time to be involved in the entertainment and Internet industries. They compliment each other and can only grow exponentially.'' This statement includes forward-looking information as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and, therefore, is subject to certain risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that the actual results, business conditions, business developments, losses and contingencies and local and foreign factors will not differ materially from those suggested in the forward looking statements as a result of various factors, including market conditions, competition, advances in technology and other factors.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:51:00 PM
From: dbmedia	Respond to of 526

Global Telephone Communication Inc. Retains Market Pulse for Comprehensive Investor Relations Program SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 1999--Global Telephone Communication Inc. (OTCBB:GTCI - news) today announced it has retained Market Pulse Journal and their innovative Investor Relations team to introduce GTCI to the marketplace by using their publication, Market Pulse Journal, their dynamic Internet presence, and their aggressive Investor Relations team. In every issue of Market Pulse Journal, GTCI will have the opportunity to introduce the company to a select, influential audience of leading stockbrokers, analysts, venture capitalists, mutual fund managers, investment clubs and private investors. Terry Wong, president of Global, said, ''We are excited to have Market Pulse Journal represent us. To date, we have accomplished our goals to implement our projects in China and we are now entering a new phase of the business. With the expected growth and development of the company, we want the brokers and the public to understand what our long term goals are and where we are headed.'' GTCI has secured key licenses and necessary approvals to develop communications businesses in China. An experienced team of North American businessmen and telecommunications experts have joined forces with closely aligned influential Chinese persons with the purpose of providing leading edge Western technologies, products and services to China and other parts of Asia. In addition to providing advanced technologies, GTCI will provide necessary funding and project and operations management expertise to its joint ventures. Typically, the Asian partners will provide licences and approvals, entrees, and a direct link to the business custom, culture and opportunities. The range and extent of opportunities are virtually limitless; however, research has lead GTCI to initially attacking with two principle focuses: Internet Access and Global Positioning Systems. Complementary products and services will also be provided where the enhanced and related efforts do not distract operational and financial resources.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:53:00 PM
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iBIZ Technology Corp. Expands Management Group PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 1999--iBIZ Technology Corp. (OTC BB:IBIZ) welcomes a new member to their management team, Jeff Slosky as Director of Marketing. This expansion of the management group is an important step in the development and growth of the company. Jeff brings years of specific experience and valuable talents to iBIZ Technology. By filling the position of Director of Marketing, Jeff Slosky will be responsible for the development of programs to market new and existing iBIZ products. He will act as corporate liaison with marketing partners, direct advertising programs and manage the trade show schedule, among other duties. With an extensive background in sales, advertising and the electronics industry, Jeff will add his experience and creativity to the management group. Having completed degree programs in Marketing/Advertising at Arizona State University, Jeff is a long-time resident of Phoenix, reporting directly to iBIZ Technology President/CEO, Ken Schilling. Mr. Schilling commented, ''We are pleased to announce the newest member to join the company. Jeff brings a high level of experience, enthusiasm and creativity. With his efforts, we will be able to expand the promotion of our new and existing products.'' iBIZ Technology designs and manufactures a line of purpose-built computers and peripherals for small space and specialty applications. For more information on their products, reference the website at www.ibizcorp.com. The statements in this press release may contain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by these sections. Actual results could differ materially from those described herein as a result of certain factors and circumstances.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:55:00 PM
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ISM Racing to Expand to Run Two Cars for 2000 Pep Boys IRL Season INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- ISM Racing has announced it intends to expand its present racing operations from a one-car team to a two-car effort in the Pep Boys Indy Racing League (IRL) for the year 2000. ISM Marketing Corp.'s team indicated that they are in the process of finalizing the funding for the first car, which will be driven by the 1998 Indianapolis 500 Rookie-of-the-Year, Steve Knapp. Negotiations for a second car have begun and are anticipated being finalized in time to begin testing in the off season in preparation for the 2000 season. A driver for the second car has not been announced. It is anticipated that ISM's current lineup of sponsors, including, Delco Remy International (NYSE: RMY - news), Microphonics, (OTC Bullletin Board: MRPS) and Goodyear Tire and Rubber (NYSE: GT - news), will continue to support the team. An announcement on the entire sponsorship package will be coordinated with the individual sponsor partners announcements later in the year. The Indianapolis-based franchise has been one of the more successful teams in the IRL, and has been racing within the IRL since the league's inception in 1996. ISM, partnered with Eddie Cheever, won the 1997 Disney World race in Orlando, Fla., in the league's inaugural race with the new engine chassis combination. The team has also won the pole at Phoenix, and for two consecutive years (1997 & 1998) won the Indianapolis 500 Bank One Rookie-of- the-Year awards with 1997 Driver Jeff Ward and current driver Knapp. ISM Marketing Corp. and ISM Racing Corp. are wholly owned subsidiaries of ISM Holding Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: ISMH - news); Ranges from team ownership services and the solicitation of sponsorship and endorsements to ownership of auto racing teams. Statements regarding financial matters in this press release other than historical facts are ''forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company intends that such statements about the company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Since these statements (future operational results and sales) involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the company's actual results may differ materially from expected results.

To: dbmedia who wrote (114)	8/16/1999 1:57:00 PM
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Lifepoint, Inc. Announces Operating Results For the First Quarter Ended June 30, 1999 ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- LifePoint, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LFPT - news), a developer of rapid, non-invasive testing products using saliva, today announced its results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited). LifePoint continues as a development stage enterprise with no revenues expected for fiscal 2000. The net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 1999 was $780,239 as compared to $494,477 for the quarter ended June 30, 1998. The net loss per share was $0.06 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2000 vs. a loss of $0.05 for the same period in fiscal 1999. (Photo: newscom.com ) During the quarter ended June 30, 1999, research and development expenses were $483,186 and general and administrative expenses were $300,664, as compared with $263,702 and $183,409, respectively, during the comparable period last year. The increase of $219,484, or 83%, in research and development expenditures in the 1999 period were due to the addition of chemistry and engineering employees, nearly tripling the staff compared to the same period for 1998. General and administrative expenses increased $117,255, or 64%, as a result of initiation of market research, registration costs associated with a January 1999 private placement, and the Company's focus on strategic partnering and financing. Ms. Linda Masterson, President and CEO, stated that ''The Company's cash and equity positions improved significantly in fiscal 1999 as a result of a second private placement of 1,025,000 shares of its common stock and a subsequent sale of 600,000 shares of its series A 10% preferred stock. The Company realized net proceeds of $6,200,000 from these transactions. These private placements exhibited continued investor confidence in the future success of the Company.''

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M&A West, Inc. Selected as One of 25 Companies Worldwide to Participate in Discovery Expo '99, August 19th in Chicago SAN BRUNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 1999--M&A West, Inc. (OTC BB: MAWI - news) announced today that it will be among 25 of the top growth companies in the world to gather August 19, 1999, at Discovery Expo '99 to meet financial movers and shakers at The Midland Hotel in Chicago. As a show exclusive, M&A West, Inc. is very excited to include one of its top investments, Workfire.com, Inc. (OTC BB: WKFR - news), which will be demonstrating its ground-breaking Internet browsing technology known as Genetic Caching(TM) throughout the course of the event. For more information on Workfire.com, Inc. and its revolutionary technology, please visit their site at www.workfire.com. The Expo brings together undiscovered companies with high profile growth fund managers, analysts, stockbrokers and sophisticated investors in a one-day event. These key players will have a chance to become acquainted with the products, top executives and future outlook of participating NASDAQ and OTC Bulletin Board listed firms whose stock represents opportunities for appreciation. Direct from New York, this ninth in a unique series of Discovery Expos was organized by The Investment Reporter. ''When you're a mid-cap or small-cap company you tend to fall off the financial radar screen no matter how well you're doing financially,'' said John G. Robbins, publisher of The Investment Reporter, a Newport Beach, CA-based financial newspaper. ''The financial world needs to find growing companies whose shares have further upside potential and these companies want to be discovered. Discovery Expo '99 is a convenient way for them to find each other.'' Can't make it to the Expo? Then check out the company profiles at www.w3otc.com. M&A West, Inc. has four primary business objectives. The first is to become a meaningful player in the acquisition and development of Internet and technology companies. The second is to provide seed capital to newly emerging Internet companies. The third is to provide a full line of business services to emerging micro-cap and small-cap companies to increase awareness of their business. The fourth is to create and grow offshoot Internet-related companies under the M&A West, Inc. umbrella. M&A West, Inc.'s current investments include Virtuallender.com, Inc. (OTC BB: VLDC - news), Workfire.com, Inc. (OTC BB: WKFR - news), E-Business and web design firm Digital Bridge, Inc., online grocer Virtualgroceries.com and Linux developer and distributor OpenExpress.com, Inc.