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To: Stock Watcher who wrote (15480)	9/22/1999 12:31:00 PM
From: davedb	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 52051

SW, Some more news on TMWD biz.yahoo.com

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (15480)	9/22/1999 12:36:00 PM
From: Boddington	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 52051

ACRI back up to $15. Great chart, good news, low float in the 7M range. quote.yahoo.com

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (15480)	9/22/1999 1:03:00 PM
From: Jetta	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 52051

EVCM news.... Wednesday September 22, 10:35 am Eastern Time Company Press Release E-Vegas.com Inc. Announces Continued Growth in Sports Book Revenue VANCOUVER, B.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1999--E-Vegas.com Inc. (OTC BB:EVCM) is pleased to announce that they are continuing to experience growth in their sports book gaming revenue. Wagering on sports events for the most recent weekend were over $415,000 (US$). This is up dramatically from the $198,000 in wagers placed during the prior weekend of September 11, 1999. ''As predicted, the first weekend of the NFL football season has been a boom to our business. Our sports book business, run by the legendary Sid Diamond, experienced a 100% increase over last weekend. We can't wait for the other pro and college sports seasons to get into full swing,'' stated Tony Markus, Vice President of E-Vegas.com Inc. The Company consistently achieves profitable operations in the 7% net win range on sports book wagering. About E-Vegas.com Inc. E-Vegas.com Inc. (TM) is a casino and gaming business based in Costa Rica. The first element of its business is the establishment of an online casino and gaming business at www.e-vegasgaming.com . The Company is also in the process of developing related businesses including telecommunications ventures and e-commerce business that will enhance its overall growth and profit potential in Costa Rica. Frost & Sullivan estimate that wagering via the Internet was approximately $1 billion in 1998. Gaming consultants Christinansen/Cummings estimate Internet wagering to reach $2.3 billion by 2001. The Financial Times has estimated that the Internet gaming market will yield annual net earnings of US$10.2 billion by the year 2002. This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the results of operations and business which could be materially different from those discussed. Risks and uncertainties of the Company will be detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: E-Vegas.com Inc. Tony Markus, Vice-President 877-815-3238 or 604-608-6828 www.e-vegasgaming.com

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (15480)	9/22/1999 1:06:00 PM
From: Joe King	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 52051

epltf/GTGO website This product has alot of potential and the inventor has patents that Apple, Casio, Rolodex, Toshiba, and Sony now use. getgomail.com

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (15480)	9/22/1999 1:08:00 PM
From: Bruce Bland	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 52051

HCOM news (POW pick): (COMTEX) B: HomeCom Signs Contract with Georgia Power Federal Credit B: HomeCom Signs Contract with Georgia Power Federal Credit Union ATLANTA, Sep 21, 1999 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Agreement provides Internet banking solution for members HomeCom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap: HCOM), a provider of Internet software solutions for the financial services industry, announced an agreement with Atlanta-based Georgia Power Federal Credit Union to deliver Internet banking services to its members. Georgia Power Federal Credit Union plans to offer its members multifunctional Internet banking capabilities in a completely secure environment with HomeCom's Personal Internet Banker(tm)(PIB). In addition, the credit union will use HomeCom's one-to-one marketing solution, Harvey(tm), to capitalize on the Internet to generate more revenue through targeted marketing products and services to members most likely to purchase them. HomeCom will also redesign the institution's Web site to accommodate electronic access. "We are building our most convenient branch yet," said Sylvia Bass, president of Georgia Power Federal Credit Union, "without having to use brick and mortar. As a full service organization, we want our members to be able to perform many different banking functions, and to be able to perform them at their convenience. HomeCom's integrated products and flat-fee pricing will allow us to move ahead quickly with our Internet delivery. We feel that Internet banking will encourage membership growth and help us build a stronger financial institution for our members and the future." Blake Allen, vice president HomeCom Financial Solutions, said, "Georgia Power Federal Credit Union offers competitive rates and provides exceptional service to its members. Its decision to implement our Personal Internet Banking Suite will offer members a one-stop banking solution with more than the typical banking capabilities. Working with Georgia Power Federal Credit Union to build its 'cyberbranch' is very exciting for HomeCom. "HomeCom has generated tremendous momentum in the Internet banking market," Allen continued. "In the last seven weeks alone we have signed six new deals. The aggregate of contracts signed so far this year totals approximately $3 million dollars in new business that will be recognized over the next five years. In addition, we have several more contracts in final stages of approval. The market is recognizing the quality of our offering."

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (15480)	9/22/1999 1:08:00 PM
From: Jetta	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 52051

VTCO (Virtual Technology) news.... virtual-world.com Wednesday September 22, 12:22 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Virtual Technology (VTCO) to Launch Auction Site with FairMarket Inc. VTC to offer merchandise in the FairMarket Auction Network for most expansive distribution on the Web MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1999-- Virtual Technology Corporation (OTCBB: VTCO - news) today announced it has signed an agreement with FairMarket Inc., to power the Company's auction Web site. Virtual Technology Corporation's (VTC) exclusive relationships with a number of leading computer hardware and software manufacturers allows it to offer, through auction, one of the industry's largest assortments of both new and refurbished products. As a FairMarket site, the VTC auctions will be a member of the FairMarket Auction Network, a collection of FairMarket-powered, private-label merchant and community auction sites connected through a single massive database of goods and services. The auction network comprises some of the industry-leading electronic commerce Internet sites, including MSN, Excite@Home, and Lycos Inc. Craig Levinsohn, Vice President of Marketing for VTC said, ''We're very excited to join other forward-thinking companies that realize the vast potential of auctions within this exclusive network. Auctions have proven to be a viable channel for our products and we think the power of this network, along with its considerable reach, can only make it better.'' ''We are glad to welcome Virtual Technology to the FairMarket network of auction sites,'' said Susan Zaney, vice president of marketing for FairMarket. The new site promises to increase the number of high quality software and hardware product listings that are available to businesses and consumers,'' ABOUT VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Minneapolis-based Virtual Technology Corporation, (OTCBB: VTCO - news) founded in 1996, is a publicly traded e-commerce Company specializing in computer hardware, software and services. Its primary e-commerce sites include www.virtual-world.com and the Virtual Technology auction site www.vtcoauctions.com. VTC's GTI Division (www.graphicstech.com) specializes in wholesale distribution of technology products. More corporate information may be found at www.vtechco.com. Statements in this Press Release that are not purely historical are ''forward looking statements'' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding VTC's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future generally, VTC's growth strategy, future sales and anticipated trends in VTC's business. All forward looking statements included in this Press Release are based on information known to VTC on the date hereof, and VTC assumes no obligation to update any such forward looking statements. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially from those in such forward looking statements as a result of a number of factors, most of which are out of the control of VTC, including, but not limited to, VTC's early stage of development, its lack of profitability and cash flows and competition for the sale of hardware and software products both on and off the internet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Virtual Technology Corporation (VTCO) Greg Appelhof, CEO (612) 915-1122 greg.appelhof@vtecho.com or Lanzet, Inc. Public Relations Herb Lanzet, DeeDee Lanzet (212) 687-0061 lanzet@aol.com