FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 4, 2000, 4:00 p.m. CaterLine Recognizes Lost Dish; Commends Flamingo Rising BARNES PLACE, ATLANTA, GA--CaterLine, the manufacturer of up scale disposable platters, bowls and plates, recently sent a message to dish.claim@barnesplace.com after the director of marketing, Allyn Maultasch, recognized one of their products in the Gallery of Lost Dishes. Maultasch entered "CaterLine" into the Yahoo Internet Directory, and the Barnes Place Gallery of Lost Dishes appeared as item 12 on the list. CaterLine's site (http://www.caterline.com) was not found by Yahoo. This message arrived at Barnes Place on Thursday: >Subject: CaterLine Dish 014 > >CaterLine manufactures upscale disposable platters, bowls and plates for the catering and foodservice industries. We are proud to be represented by our party platter at what looks like a great party. > >Allyn Maultasch >Director, Marketing The 'great party' Maultasch refers to is Flamingo Rising held in May of this spring. The Gallery of Lost Dishes displays a catalog of dishes which have been left at Barnes Place following events. While some dishes have been returned successfully, about 50% remain unclaimed. Advice columnist Ann Landers has reported many times it is the responsibility of the guest to track and retrieve their dish. The Gallery of Lost Dishes is the most popular section of Barnes Place.com amongst both acquaintance of Barnes Place and complete strangers who find Barnes Place.com through accidental surfings, such as CaterLine's Maultasch and referrals. Below is a table that indicates the popularity of Barnes Place.com sections. Acquaintances Strangers Tour Animals Events Lost Dishes Lost Dishes Tour Director of Ambiance and Entertainment Timothy State is working on a plan to draw more attention to the Gallery of Lost Dishes through the creation of the Lost Dish Dance Troupe. Dancers will appear wearing only lost dishes, and as dishes are claimed, well, let's just hope a dish towel is available. "We thought about calling them the 'Silver Platters,' but that name was already taken," said State. Barnes Place is currently accepting applications for those interested in becoming a Lost Dish Dancer. Dancers will get their own web page and Barnes Place.com e-mail address. For more information on the Gallery of Lost Dishes, surf to the events section of Barnes Place.com --END--