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To: Stock Watcher who wrote (4315)	3/16/1999 1:24:00 PM
From: RCJIII	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 52051

Expecting very big things from Chaus (CHS). RCJIII

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (4315)	3/16/1999 1:45:00 PM
From: mark garner	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 52051

Franklin Telecom Joins American Stock Exchange Growing Voice-Over-the-Internet Company Accepts Invitation to Join AMEX WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 1999-- Franklin Telecom Tuesday announced that it has accepted an invitation from the Nasdaq-Amex Market Group to join the American Stock Exchange. Franklin Telecom will begin trading on AMEX Thursday, March 18, at 11:30 a.m. EST under the trading symbol FCM. Franklin Telecom has been designing and manufacturing communication hardware and software in Southern California for 19 years. The core of the current product line is the Tempest® System, which includes a Data Voice Gateway and several sophisticated Voice over the Internet systems. FNet Corp., Franklin's Internet and VoIP subsidiary, is currently deploying a global Next Generation Telephone Company which incorporates a hybrid of traditional circuit switched technology with satellite and new Internet Protocol Data Voice Gateways. FNet is also aggressively marketing ADSL service. According to Franklin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank Peters: ''March has already been an extremely significant month for us. We've introduced several new products, one of which Voice Enables Web sites to facilitate direct contact between businesses and their customers via a telephone connection through the Web site over the Internet. ''Another new product that has us very excited is our Internet PBX (which, incidentally foreshadows a product Microsoft, Intel, Hewlett Packard and Nortel have just teamed to begin developing --Wall Street Journal, March 15, 1999, Section B, page 12). ''With the across-the-board growth that Franklin is experiencing, it's clearly time for Franklin to move to a national exchange. We anticipate that our association with the American Stock Exchange will be very beneficial to our shareholders.'' Tom Russell, Franklin's chief financial officer, added: ''We are extremely pleased to join the American Stock Exchange. We believe this move will give us a much broader exposure to the financial markets, especially in this growth period of our company's history.'' Peters, along with Franklin President and Chief Operating Officer Peter Buswell will be guests of the Exchange on Thursday, March 18, when Peters has been asked to ring the Opening Bell. The primary business of Franklin Telecom, founded in 1981, is the design and manufacturing of communications devices, high-speed LAN, WAN, Telco and software. Franklin customers have installed more than 100,000 nodes worldwide. Franklin's Internet subsidiary FNet provides Voice over Internet Protocol global Telco services. For additional information about this announcement, visit the Officer's Message page at Franklin's Web Site: www.ftel.com; www.franklin.net -- for Internet Services and Access; www.fnet.net -- for Internet Telephony & Franklin's Next Generation Telephone Company. Certain statements in this news release constitute ''forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: Franklin Telecom Helen West, 805/373-8688 (investors) Debra Kent, 805/373-8688 (media)

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (4315)	3/16/1999 2:01:00 PM
From: Boolish	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 52051

Hey everyone, For those who showed some interest in ADSN check out these articles and statistics on the growing need for the company's technology: Message 8344482 and Message 8344650

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (4315)	3/16/1999 2:25:00 PM
From: Wally	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 52051

SW: AZC (Amex) - A very aggressive mining stock currently selling under book in the .60s and with no long-term debt. They've been buying and selling positions and companies in the business with the express (and expressed) purpose of gaining financial leverage with each move. B.O.D. has an average of 35-40 years in the industry. The man with the goods on this stock is Bill Fortune who started an AZC thread on SI a few days ago. For DD, I suggest reading his write-up and going to the URLs listed in his initial posting at exchange2000.com Regards, Wally

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (4315)	3/16/1999 3:37:00 PM
From: mike.com	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 52051

IATV is a screaming buy right now - bouncing off it's 50 day moving average.

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (4315)	3/16/1999 4:17:00 PM
From: flickerful	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 52051

sw... MSTG +1 (45.07) @ 3 7/32

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (4315)	3/16/1999 4:29:00 PM
From: flickerful	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 52051

sw...RCNC +1 (3.36) @ 30 3/4

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (4315)	3/16/1999 5:11:00 PM
From: Snowman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 52051

News on FTEL biz.yahoo.com .You may find this interesting stockwatcher. Our little company may not be a little company for much longer. Sorry if this was already posted.

To: Stock Watcher who wrote (4315)	3/16/1999 9:44:00 PM
From: Dave Gore	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 52051

****POINTS OF PROGRESSTHE FUTURE OF TSIG.COM***** What a post....gets ya updated quickly! To: +Jazzbo (20606 ) From: +REW Tuesday, Mar 16 1999 6:39PM ET Reply # of 20622 There are a few additional things in the mix for the future expansion of TSIG.com. The expansion will be in many areas. All will be directly related to increasing the revenue and exposure of TSIG.com. 1. The My MusicCard web site nears completion. It has been loaded and checked out for functionality. Cosmetics are the big item right now. Fix those and make the operators familiar and then bring on the public. 2. RG has stated TSIG will become one of the major supporters of the charitable industry. Already TSIG is represented by The National Music Foundation and the Babe Ruth League and Lifetime Learning. Indications are there will be additional representations shortly and compounded growth in this area over the next few months. The impact could reach to 1/3 of the top 50 charities in a short period of time. 3. The PromoCard is also alive and well. The first deal is apparently near done. Did he say one million cards a week? I bet we recognize the name. Also he indicates we could see additional PromoCard deals at up to one a month. The revenues are indicated up to 5 million and possibly more per national PromoCard deal. These revenues come quickly. 4. The Signature deal begins April. With the acquisition of Signature by GE Capitol their customer base has risen from 14 to 71 million. Signature can't handle the load, so they are coming to TSIG to speak with Gordon about helping to alleviate the load. More business for TSIG. Also remember when calculating earnings, just leave out Signature and add up the rest. Signature should pay for all the expenses of TSIG. 5. I forgot to ask about future teleservices contracts but the breeze says there are nice things brewing. Disregard this if you think it is hype but Mr Gordon and Keith Wine probably would agree they intend to grow this Division. 6. The sports area is alive. We have signed the Lightning and the Ice palace for all events. Esposito is still out there and could pop up anytime with something else. Kimberly Haber was also just hired as VP of Sales & Mkting for the Products and Services Div. She has experience in the sports area also. 7. There will also be several additional hirings in the structural levels to further enhance the efficiency and growth of TSIG. 8. The Card product line has expanded to include the PhotoCard endorsed by Kodak. I'll be waiting for the My PhotoCard site. 8a. Further additions to the My Card line may be in store for us as TSIG progresses. 9. The My MusicCard has been enhanced with the addition of the functions provided by Amplified and TEMPO. Further enhancements could be right around the corner. TSIG should be prepared to accept market changes in order to stay abreast with continuing demands. 10. The Hispanic market is not to be neglected by TSIG. Look for the Hispanic MY MusicCard site to be constructed. 11. Also the Hispanic bank mentioned in the Signature PR is alive and well. 12. The expenses of TSIG have just been lowered by over .05/share(my guess) with the elimination of VSI. RG mentioned we now have very little debt and have cash in the bank. The draws from the PP should stop at or short of the first 2.5 million. 13. Look for partnering with a big internet software company in a couple of months or so. I wonder who and what and how. 14. The instructional manuals, "Perfect Pitch", for the Lifetime Learning account detailing the MusicCard and the PhotoCard are being printed and are scheduled to be sent to the over 100,000 school's principals, music dept heads, and heads of PTAs early April. 15. The Babe Ruth League is now getting it together to represent the MusicCard. There should be a very nice push coming up for the All Stars competition. From what I understand, the expenses are high and the kids work diligently because the parents make up any deficits. 16. Watch for continuing alliances between TSIG and other internet companies as the expansion of it's presence is felt. Success begats attention. 17. Remember Gordon's commitment to have no real advertising expenses. I bet there are innovative ways to advertise without the line item. 18. There is a feeling, with the known revenue deals and with what is anticipated, that TSIG should attain profitability in May give or take a month. 19. John Hwang will be establishing an office in Silicon Valley. I think there is a street address already. This office, in addition to doing TSIG's continuing site developments, will offer next-generation ISP products and services to businesses on a subscription basis. These products and services will include e-commerce packages and industry vertical solutions. This office is anticipated to employ 15-20 employees once business established. 20. There is anticipated the addition of a PR firm to represent TSIG in a very short time. It has been indicated the firm has offices in both NY City and Silicon Valley. That allows the New york office to meet with and represent TSIG to analysts. The Silicon Valley office also allows Hwang to write and get published articles in various trade magazines. 21. There was a PR designating TSIG's entry into the sale of all DVDs. Could that be the first evidence of a VideoCard? I don't think they are included in the My MusicCard site. 22. Go to the PRs and look at the companies Signature, TEMPO, and the NMF are associated with. Those could be close contacts for TSIG. 23. Go to the PRs and look at the newly hired high officers of TSIG. Check their credentials. Look at their contacts. These individuals should be bringing a block of additional business before they are through. Why would this caliber of a group join TSIG? 24. RG visualizes the expansion of TSIG to cause the necessity to relocate the first of the year. 25. The one burning desire of Gordon is to go to the NASDAQ. He wants to be there this year. I think he can do it. As always, this is how I see TSIG.com developing. Bob