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To: Elwood P. Dowd who wrote (46218)	1/30/1999 7:18:00 AM
From: rupert1	Respond to of 97611

Elwood: I mentioned earlier that a letter purportedly written by the CEO, McCaskill, was published on the Yahoo thread. Basically he explained that they were not promoting the stock until the name change and he made comments about difficulties getting a name and asked for suggestions. Some believed the authenticity of the letter others didn't. Then a second letter came. This time he suggests a reason why the stock rose - because of a recommendation. I pass it on without further comment. It would worry me if this guy was posting to the Yahoo thread! ____________________________ It really was the CEO by: cmacaskill 930 of 938 Yes, it was me, and you're very correct about certain things: (1) I can't risk giving out any insider information on this board, but neither can I do so in any interview with anyone outside the company; (2) I can't monitor the board on a regular basis, but others in the company do and they let me know if something significant comes up such as a discussion about the name change; (3) I did create the user id cmacaskill today for the purpose of posting that message. I have to disagree on a few points, however, such as how much it costs to buy an URL someone already owns. We had to pay a significant amount for cl.com when we purchased it. One piece of news you might find interesting is that Dalton Chandler, an analyst with Needham & Co. in New York, initiated coverage on the company today after the close of the market. I am told he came out with a strong buy recommendation, but I have not seen it so I could be mistaken. I do not have copies of his report, but Needham's website has contact information at needhamco.com I'm sorry I don't have time to answer all your questions for the reasons many of you cited: there is much to be done to run the company. Thanks! Chris MacAskill