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Technology Stocks : Foodvision.com, Inc. (FVSN) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: TallTrader who wrote (8)	9/14/1999 10:52:00 AM
From: swedelo	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 72

TO ALL: BUYER BEWARE!!!READ So ya think this might be the opportunity of a lifetime? I suggest you read the header here and the article below. Formerly Mark 1 industries…hmmmm. Sued by Sprint for jamming there system with e-mail promoting their stock…hmmm. Guess its time to call the SEC again…LOL! I to turned in the spam on this company that was initially listed under the name "Internet_Player77", but then was oddly changed to "Spamo_profundo". How'd they do that? What a ####### scam! Happy reading, and as always… Best Wishes, Swedelo Sprint sues company, alleging it jamming Sprint with 'spam' By JOHN T. DAUNER - The Kansas City Star Date: 11/12/98 22:15 A barrage of unsolicited messages that falsely used Sprint Corp.'s e-mail address jammed and temporarily shut down the Westwood communications company's messaging service one day last month. The use of the e-mail address in the header of thousands of unsolicited messages was revealed in a lawsuit Sprint filed Monday in federal court in Kansas City, Kan., against Mark 1 Industries Inc. of Marietta, Ga., and 10 persons listed as "John Doe." The unsolicited messages, known as "spam," promoted the purchase of Mark 1 stock. They generated enough e-mail traffic to shut down Sprint's system Oct. 19, and they are continuing at a reduced rate, said Larry McDonald, a Sprint spokesman. Sprint has been unable to locate Mark 1 or contact anyone with the company, McDonald said. But Sprint's research indicates the name might be connected with a franchise food service system company. A nationwide computer search by The Kansas City Star of all telephone white-page listings found no Mark 1 Industries Inc. There is no telephone listing for that name in Marietta, Ga. The complaint alleges computer fraud and abuse, the use of false designations of origin, and violation of trademarks and other statutes. It seeks a permanent injunction, and compensatory and punitive damages. Normally, the sender's return address is generated automatically by the sender's computer and appears at the top of an e-mail message. But an e-mail sender's address can be disguised so the recipient thinks a different party sent the message. "In this case, Mark 1, or someone acting on its behalf, has sent thousands of unsolicited e-mail messages" using Sprint's return address, the complaint said. "After the messages were sent, thousands of replies were returned to Sprint, requesting that the spam be stopped," the complaint said. "Further, the Mark 1 spam e-mail to undeliverable sites was sent back to Sprint. This additional traffic shut down Sprint's message systems, causing loss of service to Sprint's customers." To reach John T. Dauner, federal court reporter for The Star, call (913) 371-1810 or send e

To: TallTrader who wrote (8)	1/10/2000 1:42:00 PM
From: TallTrader	Respond to of 72

FVSN: .43x.46, FoodVision.Com MegaPortal, CNN.COM, B2B FoodVision.Com is a one-stop MegaPortal sets forth a new industry standard in on-line food content and e-applications. foodvision.com ALERT ===== Expecting to announce completion of their web online grocery service soon, now in beta testing. HIGHLIGHTS ========== - 12,109,984 shares outstanding as of 12/07/99 - Food industry is the largest industry in the United States. - Web site content includes: Recipes, Restaurant Guide, resident experts for food-related advice and information, product reviews, party ideas, etc. - Storefront community for B2B (biz to biz) and B2C (biz to consumer) - CNN.COM: obtained a three-year license and co-branding agreement with CNN to establish a co-branded web site. cnn.com biz.yahoo.com - Provide groceries via co-branding agreement with Onlinefood.com - Developing an online auction site specializing in restaurant and food service equipment. - STOCK PRICE: high of $2.53 in October 1999. SEC FILINGS =========== freeedgar.com CNN === On September 1, 1999, the Company entered into a three-year license and co-branding agreement with CNN to establish a co-branded web site accessible via hyperlinks from the FoodVision portal. The Company will be the exclusive recipe & special events provider for CNN Food Central and in return CNN provides the FoodVision portal with food related news. The Company chose CNN based on the high volume of Internet traffic through the CNN website and the strong credibility of CNN news services. BUSINESS TO BUSINESS ==================== For food industry professionals, the site currently offers several services designed to keep the professional updated and current on food industry trends and business opportunities. The site contains a "Chef's Corner" that allows members to find out what other chefs are doing and to keep up with the latest industry trends and information. On October 5, 1999, the Company entered into a license and co-branding agreement with The Restaurant Report, Inc., whereby the parties will establish a co-branded web site accessible via hyperlink from the FoodVision portal. The Company is also developing its proprietary Design-A-Restaurant concept with features that allow members to virtually "build" their own restaurant from the ground up. The program allows members to choose from a variety of restaurant furniture and fixtures to decorate their own virtual restaurant. When completed, members will be able to click on a select item and purchase the exact item from pre-selected vendors. The Company will receive a percentage of the furniture and fixture sales generated from the Design-A-Restaurant feature. AGRI-BUSINESS ============= An entire section of the internet portal is dedicated solely to the agricultural side of the food business. Producers will be able to use the website to access important information for their business such as current news, important innovations and upcoming events. They will also be able to purchase a wide range of machinery, seed and products to fulfill their specific agri-business needs. The Company entered into a non-exclusive license and co-branding agreement with eHarvest.com, Inc. whereby the parties will establish a co-branded web site accessible via hyperlink from the FoodVision portal.