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To: drsvelte who wrote (5226)	11/10/1998 2:09:00 PM
From: 007	Respond to of 14427

XAU up 1.4! (Not exactly ebay, but we'll take it.) eom

To: drsvelte who wrote (5226)	11/10/1998 2:37:00 PM
From: The Ox	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14427

There's one in every crowd! GD showing weakness today after completing an acquisition. I have been amazed at how strong this stock has held up, until today that is. Are you still watching GD? JNJ is another stock that just won't quit. Anyone looking to short or put this sucker?

To: drsvelte who wrote (5226)	11/10/1998 5:16:00 PM
From: Lucretius	Respond to of 14427

somebody missed their medication (G)

To: drsvelte who wrote (5226)	11/10/1998 10:39:00 PM
From: NucTrader	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14427

Yeah, I know it's tongue in cheek, BUT. I wonder if we'll be sitting here 3 or 4 years from now with YHOO $702 a share saying "Hey, I remember when I could have bought it for $175 a pop back in '98....." I'M SERIOUS.

To: drsvelte who wrote (5226)	11/12/1998 5:34:00 PM
From: drsvelte	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14427

Thread: AVCO Forget the Internuts, check this out for what appears to be an incredible short opportunity. . . . timely.com All the excitement is caused by the "introduction" of ADSL technology, which most of the Bell's are test marketing right now. As far as I now ADSL technology is nothing new, and there does not appear to be anything proprietary in their news release. Am I missing something here????? Is this the tulip?? SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1998-- 50 Times Faster Than Conventional Modems? Now That's Fast! Speeds Up to 50 Times That of a Conventional Modem Are Now an Option for Homes and Small Office/Home Office Environments through ADSL, at a Fraction of the Former Cost AvTel Communications, Inc., (Nasdaq:AVCO.O), and its Internet service provider subsidiaries Silicon Beach Communications and WestNet Communications today announced the launch of its DSLink Service, providing high-speed Internet access over Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). ADSL is a new modem-based technology that provides a dedicated connection to the Internet that is up to 50 times faster than conventional modems. It works on an existing phone line and allows the sending and receiving of voice and data simultaneously. The user is always just a click away from the Net with no waiting and no busy signals. DSLink Services will be available to residents and businesses within three miles of one of their local telephone company's Central Offices. Currently it is available in downtown Santa Barbara, with further deployment through Goleta and Carpinteria due by the end of November. Customers will incur additional charges from their local Telephone Company, in addition to their existing line charges, and may select a service offering from Silicon Beach for as little as $30/month. "Our DSLink Services enable us to provide our Residential and SOHO customers access speeds previously only cost effective for larger businesses," stated Dave Clark, General Manager of AvTel's Internet Services Division. "We've always provided businesses with high speed access and developed the applications that drive their necessity, so I'm extremely excited about bringing these advanced capabilities home." Internet users with DSLink Service will have greater access to the new and emerging technologies of the Internet, including full-motion video, faster loading times, streaming content and unbelievably fast download speeds -- all at value-priced rate plans. Both Silicon Beach Communications, Inc. and WestNet Communications are Integrated Communications Providers of Internet access, telephony service, calling cards, Web development and Web hosting to individuals and business customers. Silicon Beach and WestNet own and operate Internet points-of-presence throughout the Central Coast of California. AvTel Communications, Inc. is a provider of broadband network services integrating voice, data and video networking solutions for individuals and business customers. The Company markets and sells a broad range of telecommunications and advanced network services through independent value-added resellers and internal direct sales professionals. The Company targets mid-size corporations, small-office home-office professionals and select residential market segments. The Company is fully certified by the FCC and registered in all 48 contiguous states and Hawaii. In addition, the company holds billing agreements with all the Regional Bell Operating Companies, GTE and other independent telephone companies. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Reference is made to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and to the Company's other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of such risks and uncertainties and other factors that may have material effect on the Company's business. --30--ECQ/la* SJK/la CONTACT: Silicon Beach Communications Inc. Dave Clark, 805/884-6333 dclark@silcom.com or Mary McCarthy, Investor Relations, 310/440-8600 mccarthy@avtel.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED PRODUCT Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com Copyright 1998, Business Wire AVCO - AVTEL COMMUNICATIONS INC Exchange: NASDAQ Delay: at least 15 minutes Last Price: 31 at 16:01 EST Change: Up 28 3/4 (+1277.78%) High: 31 at 15:59 EST Low: 2 3/8 Open: 2 3/8 Previous Close: 2 1/4 on 11/11 Volume: 3,629,600 30-Day Avg. Volume: 2,000 Shares Outstanding: 9,657,000 52-Week High: 11.87 52-Week Low: 1 3/4 P/E Ratio: Not Material EPS: -1.75