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To: Nittany Lion who wrote (5973)	10/19/1999 1:48:00 PM
From: mentz	Respond to of 6545

To all: the buying that is going on is unbelieveable with no price increase...I do not understand how this can be. There is selling, but it is in much smaller blocks. I mustered up another $100 and bought shares at .94. I am totally maxed right now in DNR, ODIS, LEAF, MSPG, WINR, and the down and out, but I will not sell FONR. Sincerely, THe MEntz

To: Nittany Lion who wrote (5973)	10/19/1999 10:23:00 PM
From: swedelo	Respond to of 6545

Mr. Nittany Lion: Here is an interesting article... ecommercetimes.com Untapped By Chet Dembeck E-Commerce Times October 19, 1999 According to a new study by Jupiter Communications, Inc., neither U.S. nor European e-tailers have moved aggressively to establish consumer relationships in the continent's most sophisticated Web markets. The research -- which was delivered to attendees of the Jupiter Consumer Online Forum Europe held this week in London -- featured rankings of the top nations for Web sophistication and Internet marketing potential. The report found that European nations secured 12 of the top 20 spots for Internet sophistication and 10 of the top 20 spots for future Internet market potential. Unprecedented Opportunity "These rankings are a snapshot in time, and at this point, they highlight the unprecedented opportunity that Europe's markets afford," said Evan Neufeld, Jupiter's vice president of International Research. "However, the continued development of Europe's Internet Economy is far from assured unless Web ventures establish increasingly more meaningful, high-value relationships with European consumers." So far, the study found that the key elements of Internet access, e-commerce and content are low-value driven in the European marketplace -- with e-tailers focusing only on developing high-volume relationships with consumers. However, the study suggests that this marketing tactic must change to one of customer retention if e-tailers ever hope to cash in on the full potential of European e-commerce. "The European markets are at a key juncture now where fundamental changes in the way access is provided, content is marketed and goods are sold must occur if the market is to advance," Neufeld added. Trouble Spots In the case of Internet access, free online service providers such as the UK's Freeserve have increased the sheer number of people online in Europe. Nonetheless, the free services have failed to increase the incremental use of the Internet, according to the report. Additionally, while content players have attempted to increase their overall audiences by focusing on portals, they have neglected to drive customers to specially-focused sports or lifestyle sites. According to Jupiter, online merchants have been guilty of only driving traffic to their sites instead of developing strategies to maintain and grow existing online customer loyalty. In fact, another Jupiter survey of the top European e-commerce sites points out that more than 60 percent of sites did not respond to a customer's inquiry within 48 hours. About Jupiter Communications Jupiter Communications (Nasdaq: JPTR) is based in New York City, with operations in London, San Francisco, Stockholm and Sydney. Jupiter's research is solely focused upon the Internet economy, providing its clients with comprehensive views of industry trends, forecasts and best practices. The company also stages Internet-related conferences and offers custom research.

To: Nittany Lion who wrote (5973)	10/19/1999 10:26:00 PM
From: swedelo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6545

And yet another interesting read.... ecommercetimes.com Are World E-Commerce Tariffs Inevitable? By Chet Dembeck E-Commerce Times Columnist October 19, 1999 Last week, the United States announced that it was confident that the World Trade Organization would extend a temporary ban on e-commerce tariffs. That's the good news. The bad news is that Deputy Trade Representative Susan Esserman said a U.S. proposal that would permanently stop member nations from imposing duties upon e-commerce had little chance of success because developing nations refused to sign on. The fact of the matter is that while the European Union and the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Forum support the U.S. effort to keep e-commerce duty free, developing countries want to see how e-commerce will affect their economies before they make up their minds. Fear Of Western Economic Invasion Proponents of global e-commerce quickly lose sight of a major fear among poor countries: They're scared to death of being swallowed whole by a behemoth called capitalism. One can hardly blame them, considering that many of these countries are no match for the slick-running selling machines that could easily invade their markets via the Internet. These countries, like so many others, feel that tariffs provide a big stick that could be used to keep the foreign devils at bay. In addition to the fear of economic loss, industry observers say that smaller countries also fear that their culture could be decimated by the World Wide Web's unwelcome intrusion. Only Hurting Themselves Proponents of a permanent moratorium contend that tariffs imposed by developing countries would only serve to isolate them further from the rest of the new economy. Moreover, they preach that by embracing a free market solution via the Internet, these countries would be taking a baby step toward affluence. Both Sides Have A Point On the issue of e-commerce tariffs, I think that both sides make strong points. But let me turn it around. Today, western economies are in the driver's seat. But what happens 10 years from now when professions such as engineers, accountants and scientists in developing countries harness the power of e-commerce? Suppose they suddenly offer their services for much lower prices than competing Western professionals? By the way, this process is already happening via the Internet. If it becomes a trend, I wonder how long would it take for the professional classes in the U.S. and Europe to scream for tariffs to be imposed on foreign e-commerce? Responsible Approach In an ideal world, developed countries could neutralize these demands for tariffs by pumping capital into -- and building the infrastructure of -- developing countries that are so pitifully behind. Nonetheless, I believe the chances of that ever happening are slim and none. So, I'm afraid, it's time to get prepared for the eventuality of e-commerce tariffs. What do you think? Let's talk about it. As always... Best Wishes, Swedelo