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To: Ga Bard who wrote (5980)	6/2/1999 12:28:00 AM
From: Ga Bard	Respond to of 9440

ORCA Technologies Reports High Levels of Customer Satisfaction With CuraSys 1.41 Release BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 1999--ORCA Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has successfully completed the release of its CuraSys(tm) Version 1.41 suite of integrated enterprise software applications to its customers. In keeping with the company's aggressive product development efforts, CuraSys Version 1.41 deliveries a number of advanced new features and enhancements to all applications within the family of products. ''Our home healthcare customers are in need of both product solutions and business partners to assist them in increasing operating efficiency, reducing costs, and mitigating clinical and financial risk. Our products reflect our commitment to meeting these demands,'' states Anthony D. Begando, President of ORCA Technologies, Inc. Faced with continuing reimbursement pressures and mounting regulatory issues, home care agencies have been pushed into an environment where costs must be controlled without sacrificing the quality of patient care. ''With the number of independent activities required to treat patients effectively and validate medical necessity, accurate documentation is critical in today's home care arena. Before implementing the CuraSys System, we had an unmanageable amount of resources dedicated to these activities,'' said Rhoda Keown, Administrator of West Home Care in Klamath Falls, Oregon. ''With the CuraSys version 1.41 our nurses are performing at expected productivity levels with accurate and concise documentation. This will facilitate improved patient outcomes and allow us to get the most out of our limited resources.'' Mike Girard, Administrator at Washoe Home Care in Reno, Nevada, has also expressed enthusiasm for the new release of the CuraSys product. ''With the OASIS mandate threatening to reduce resource flexibility, the integrated features of CuraSys have enabled use to look at this information in a whole new perspective. The ability to look at OASIS outcomes data, in concert with the quantitative operational data that generated those outcomes, has given us a new vantage point from which to operate our business.'' Through its CuraSys(tm) suite of integrated Windows® and network-based software products, the company provides sophisticated solutions to the increasing information needs of the healthcare industry. ORCA's products and services work together to free the healing hands of medical professionals from the labor-intensive tedium of paperwork -- allowing managers and providers alike to focus on significantly reducing operating costs, evidencing clinical effectiveness, and improving the quality of patient care. The CuraSys(tm) product line provides healthcare organizations with the vital information needed to immediately understand the opportunities -- and mitigate the risks -- that exist in the business of providing patient care today. ORCA Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Bothell, WA, is a two-year-old software applications and solutions provider focused on the healthcare marketplace. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: ORCA Technologies, Inc. Roger Vallo, 425/354-1600

To: Ga Bard who wrote (5980)	6/2/1999 12:33:00 AM
From: Ga Bard	Respond to of 9440

800K float and news ... Abatix Corp. Completes Acquisition of North State Supply Co. of Phoenix DALLAS, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- ABATIX CORP. (Nasdaq: ABIX - news) announced today that it completed the acquisition of North State Supply Co. of Phoenix (''North State'') on May28,1999. North State is an 8-year-old, $6 million construction tool supply distributor based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Dan Birnley, owner of North State, will remain with Abatix to oversee the Phoenix operations. Mr. Terry W. Shaver, President, stated ''There has already been a positive response from the vendors and customers of both North State and Abatix. The financial strength and stability of North State and the quality of their personnel make them an excellent addition to the Abatix group.'' Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this release are forward looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could impact the Company's ability to continue a successful acquisition strategy are: general economic conditions, adequate capital resources, and retention of key personnel. ABATIX CORP. is a full line supplier to the construction tool, industrial safety, hazardous materials, and asbestos abatement industries. The Company has nine distribution centers in Dallas and Houston, Texas, in San Francisco, Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, in Phoenix, Arizona, in Seattle, Washington and in Las Vegas, Nevada. These distribution centers serve customers throughout the Southwest, Midwest, Pacific Coast, Alaska and Hawaii.

To: Ga Bard who wrote (5980)	6/2/1999 12:40:00 AM
From: Ga Bard	Respond to of 9440

Stock Splits ... biz.yahoo.com

To: Ga Bard who wrote (5980)	6/2/1999 12:52:00 AM
From: Ga Bard	Respond to of 9440

Lancer Orthodontics Announces Continuation of Common Stock Repurchase Plan SAN MARCOS, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Lancer Orthodontics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LANZ - news) today announced that it has extended the possible repurchase of up to three percent (3%) of its outstanding common stock shares in the open market over the next 12 months, subject to market conditions and pricing. Recently (since January 1, 1999 to May 31, 1999), the Company's common stock has traded on the NASDAQ SmallCap market in the range of $0.50 to $1.25, which is less than its tangible net book value. Management believes that the company's common stock is undervalued. There are approximately 2.1 million common shares outstanding. Insiders control approximately 50 percent of these shares. Mr. Doug Miller, Lancer's President, also stressed that the ''Lancer is continuing to expand its channels of distribution allowing the company to better serve its customer base of orthodontic groups. The Company's involvement in the managed care segment of the industry should positively impact the company in the future.'' Lancer Orthodontics develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art orthodontic products such as bands, brackets and buccal tubes worldwide. It is the only free standing public company in the field of orthodontic manufacturing. Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this Press Release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause the Company's actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the continued demand for the Company's products, availability of raw materials and the state of the economy. These and other risks are described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

To: Ga Bard who wrote (5980)	6/2/1999 12:56:00 AM
From: Ga Bard	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9440

Smith-Midland Corp. Announces Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 1999 with Revenues Increasing 14% to a Record $3,458,524 and Profits Totaling $28,121 MIDLAND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 1999--Smith-Midland Corp. (NASDAQ:SMID, SMIDW; Boston Stock Exchange:SMM, SMM/W) announced today that the company reported record revenues of $3,458,524 for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 compared to $3,026,660 for the comparable period of the prior year, an increase of 14%. The Company also reported net income of $28,121, or $0.01 per share of common stock, for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 compared to net income of $62,920, or $0.02 per share of common stock, for the comparable period 1998. Mr. Rodney I. Smith, president and CEO of Smith-Midland commented, ''I'm pleased that Smith-Midland Corporation returned to profitability in the first quarter and hope to see continued improvement in our operating performance in the months ahead. We have a good order backlog, and with the new production facility completed in the first quarter now fully online, we expect continued improvement in production efficiency in the months ahead.'' Smith-Midland develops, manufactures, licenses, and sells a broad array of precast concrete products for use primarily in the construction, transportation and utilities industries. Smith-Midland has two manufacturing facilities located in Midland, Virginia, and Reidsville, North Carolina. EASI-SET Industries, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Smith-Midland Corporation, licenses Smith-Midland developed products throughout North America and in Europe and South America. EASI-SET Industries currently has 30 precast concrete product licensees worldwide. This announcement contains foward looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements and the results for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the Company's operations for the year ending Dec. 31, 1999. Factors which might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, product demand, the impact of competitive pricing, capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, general business and economic conditions, the effect of the Company's accounting policies and other risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SMITH-MIDLAND CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Operations Data Quarter Ended March 31, 1999 1998 Sales and other operating revenue $3,458,524 $3,026,660 Net profit $ 28,121 $ 62,920 Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.01 $ 0.02 Weighted average common shares outstanding 3,044,798 3,044,798 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Smith-Midland Corporation, Midland Rodney I. Smith or Theodore Pennington, 540/439-3266 Website: smithmid.com

To: Ga Bard who wrote (5980)	6/2/1999 12:59:00 AM
From: Ga Bard	Respond to of 9440

2M float ... (NASDAQ:TATTF) TAT Technologies Ltd. Posts 1Q EPS $0.26 vs. Loss $0.01

To: Ga Bard who wrote (5980)	6/2/1999 1:02:00 AM
From: Ga Bard	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 9440

PawnMart, Inc. Reports 79% Revenue Increase for May; Comparable Store Revenues Increase 35% Pawn Loans Increase 136% Over Prior Year FORT WORTH, Texas, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- PawnMart, Inc. (Nasdaq SmallCap: PMRT - news, PMRTW - news, PMRTZ - news; BSE: PWT - news, PWTA - news, PWTB - news) reported that total revenues increased 79 percent to $1,390,000 for the four weeks ended May 29, 1999 compared to $778,000 for the four weeks ended May 30, 1998. Comparable store revenues increased 35 percent for the four weeks ended May 29, 1999 for the 19 stores open for twelve full months or more. At May 29, 1999, total pawn loans were $5,369,000, a 136 percent increase over prior year, and comparable store pawn loans were $4,151,000, an 82 percent increase over prior year. ''For the fifth consecutive month, we have achieved comparable store revenue increases in excess of twenty percent,'' stated Carson R. Thompson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. ''Additionally, our May revenues were positively impacted by the addition of 18 stores during the last twelve months. We believe that our positive store performance validates our continued rapid expansion strategy during fiscal 1999.'' PawnMart, Inc. currently operates 37 specialty finance and retail stores that buy and sell pre-owned merchandise, and provide secured short-term loans. PAWNMART(SM) stores are positioned and merchandised similar to national discount store chains, and are located in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Certain of the above information is forward-looking and as such, only reflects the Company's best assessment at this time. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty, that actual results may differ materially from such statements, and that investors should not place undue reliance on such statements. For a discussion of factors that may affect actual results, investors should refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SOURCE: PawnMart, Inc.