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To: SSP who wrote (37213)	3/16/2000 11:06:00 AM
From: Sportfish	Respond to of 150070

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To: SSP who wrote (37213)	3/16/2000 11:09:00 AM
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(COMTEX) B: VERTICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENTERS JOINT VENTURE WITH BRAZI B: VERTICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENTERS JOINT VENTURE WITH BRAZIL'S SECOND LARGEST WIRELESS PROVIDER OF REAL TIME FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR Brazil's Financial Information, ZapQuotes S.A. LOS ANGELES, Mar 16, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VCSY) announced today that it has entered into a joint venture with Brazil's second largest provider of real time financial information for Brazil's financial markets, ZapQuote S.A. (http:1/41/4www.zap.com.br). ZapQuote S.A. wireless, established in 1985, has used its proprietary wireless technology to become the fastest growing company for financial news and information based in Brazil. Supplemental news for ZapQuote is provided by a staff of journalists with offices in many major cities throughout Brazil. ZapQuote also has a major position in providing back office software to many of Brazil's major financial institutions. Richard Wade, Vertical Computer Systems president, stated, "We are pleased to enter into this new joint endeavor with ZapQuotes S.A. and are looking forward to the establishment of combining forces in order to advance the e- commerce capabilities and opportunities in Brazil. The terms of the joint venture call for Vertical to provide the latest in U.S. technology and products while Zap will add their expertise and familiarity with the Brazilian financial and business communities along with the initial financing for the project. In accordance with our business plan for the development of multi- national, multi-lingual portals, we are continuing to align ourselves with partners whose infrastructures and goals are complimentary to our own. Additionally, the companies that we are selecting to align ourselves with are poised to make an immediate impact in the country in which the portal operates. The specific purposes of theses joint ventures are to develop a major Internet portal in Brazil, market Vertical's proprietary and licensed technologies throughout Brazil while developing our own applications for the portal which will include auction sites, shopping/e-commerce sites, and a variety of B2B solutions. Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. also announced today the launch of their new corporate web site located at vcsy.com . The site, which went live on March 14, 2000, will provide investors and the financial community a place to keep up on the company's continuing fundamental developments and an area to research the company and its history. About Vertical Computer Systems: Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. is a multi lingual portal provider, and e- commerce solutions company, based in the United States. The Company provides a full range of Internet services that include building e-commerce solutions nationally and internationally, distributing content via its multi lingual portal network (http://www.TheChinaBridge.com); and Internet Services thepostmaster.net). Through its majority-owned subsidiary, Externet World, Inc., the Company provides online shopping services (http://www.ShoppingInternet.com) and proprietary online gaming software (http://www.ccpsoftware.com). Vertical Computer Systems is committed to building e-commerce communities allowing the development of the Internet in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Pacific Rim. Broker Contact: The Hawke Group, Inc. Phone (954) 564-7114 Fax (954) 564-9848 Visit the website at www.hawkegroup.com . Investor Contact: Mandel Consulting Phone (954) 973-3493 Fax (954) 973-3558 This material was prepared and disseminated by The Hawke Group, Inc. ("Hawke") for the Company discussed herein, based upon Company supplied information or other sources believed to be reliable. The information is not guaranteed by Hawke for accuracy or to be all inclusive. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ from those discussed. This material is information only and is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell the securities. Hawke, its affiliates, and/or its officers, directors and employees may from time to time have a position in these securities. Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. has retained The Hawke Group as a Financial Public Relations Consultant for the option to purchase 30,000 shares of restricted stock at .05 per share subject to split adjustment. SOURCE Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (C) 2000 PR Newswire. All rights reserved. prnewswire.com -0- CONTACT: The Hawke Group, Inc., 954-564-7114, or fax, 954-564-9848, for Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. /Company News On-Call: prnewswire.com or fax, 800-758-5804, ext. 122170 WEB PAGE: zap.com.br GEOGRAPHY: California Brazil INDUSTRY CODE: MLM REA SUBJECT CODE: JVN * end of story *

To: SSP who wrote (37213)	3/16/2000 11:25:00 AM
From: Dave Gore	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 150070

NEWS OUT: MVEE signs Billy Crystal to deal and MM's still playing. LOL! This is a crazy market. 1st Miracle Acquires Rights to 'Funny $ Money'; Hit English Play to BeginFilming in Summer and to Star Billy Crystal LOS ANGELES, Mar 16, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- 1st Miracle Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MVEE), an independent and diversified movie production company, today announced that it has secured production rights to the hit British show, Funny $ Money. Funny $ Money, will start production this summer. The hit play on which the movie is based ran in London's west end for over two years as well as successful runs in Paris, Scandinavia, and Spain. "FUNNY MONEY represents a golden opportunity representing the first of our five picture deal coinciding with the $125 million Prints & Advertising deal with Reliance Insurance Company. This project makes for an exciting transition of a successful international play into a successful international movie." The production budget for the film is just under $20 million and will be an off balance sheet fully financed movie. Directing the film will be Leslie Greif who adapted the play for the film. Mr. Greif is Producer of Walker Texas Ranger. About 1st Miracle Group 1st Miracle is an independent film production company focused on the development of full length features in a number of popular genres, including comedy, action and drama. Currently the company has six completed films, including After Sex, starring Brooke Shields and Speedway Junky, starring Darryl Hannah and Jonathan Taylor Thomas. In preparation for Internet applications the company fully digitizes all of its current productions. 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. SOURCE 1st Miracle Group, Inc.