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To: peter michaelson who wrote (97)	10/28/2001 8:33:23 PM
From: StockDung	Respond to of 142

The early days before anthrax and Ray Dirks became involved google.com Vital Living Products, Inc. - Vital Living Products Unveils First in a Series of New Products - MATTHEWS, N.C,7/3/2001 - 14:15:24 Vital Living Products, Inc. d//b//a//American Water Service Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VLPI - news) announced today that it has launched onto the market a new ultra-violet water disinfection system geared for homeowners that are concerned about bacteria in their water, especially those with well water. The new system called PurGuard® UV, is an ultra-violet disinfection system that systematically kills bacteria such as Ecoli, Coliform and viruses. The unit comes complete and is easily installed at point of entry. As water enters the home, PurGuard®UV emits light rays, rendering the molecular structure of the DNA microbe harmless. In the 1990's, a study coordinated by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) revealed that 41% of all private wells surveyed had Coliform bacteria. There are over 16 million private wells in the United States today, and the chances that well water may be contaminated have increased since then. ``The PurGuard® UV is specifically designed to be consumer friendly,'' said Don Podrebarac, CEO of Vital Living Products. ``The PurGuard® UV is easy to install, keeps water 99.9% bacteria free and unlike other forms of disinfection, does not require constant monitoring. Consumers simply change the UV bulb once per year. PurGuard® UV is a reliable system that will not affect the taste, smell or color because it is completely chemical free.'' The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) recommends that owners of private wells test their water for contaminants twice per year. Anyone with an immune deficiency is encouraged to test their water quarterly. As part of the current product launch, displays will be set up in all of the leading home improvement warehouses nationwide. Vital Living Products plans to launch additional products over the next several months. To request a brochure, to learn more about protecting your residential water or to find a local retailer, please call 1-800-788-4825. For Media and shareholder inquiries, or to be placed on the VLPI shareholder email list, please contact Paula Kane at paula@integritycapital.net or call 757-588-0715. Investment advisors, market makers and other financial professionals may contact Darren Hayes at Darren@integritycapital.net or call 480-922-3719. To learn more about the Company's products, please visit www.purtest.com. You may also visit www.integritycapital.net for all of the latest corporate news and updates. About Vital Living Products, Inc. Vital Living Products specializes in water testing and treatment kits that are sold nationally in over 20,000 locations under the PurTest® brand name. Winner of the Consumers Digest 2000 Best New Product Award and Today's Homeowner 2000 Best New Product Award, the Company manufactures and distributes PurTest®, delivering instant results about the condition of residential potable water. In addition, Vital Living Products, Inc. provides drinking water systems and water treatment equipment for residential, commercial and industrial use. PurTest® was recommended by Good Housekeeping Magazine in November of 2000, is available through Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Lowe's, Meijer, Menards, United Hardware, W.W. Grainger, Mid-States Distributors, plus many Home Depot locations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company's descripition: contact: telephone: e-mail: url: source:Vital Living Products, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ Print ] Petroleum & Natural Gas Eletricity Alternative Energy Energy Guru Internet Submit Press Releases About us Contact us Home -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © Energy Bureau - Press Releases - 2000

To: peter michaelson who wrote (97)	11/15/2001 1:43:29 PM
From: StockDung	Respond to of 142

NASD Alerts Investors on Terrorism and Anthrax Investment Scams WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD)(R) today issued an Investor Alert cautioning investors of investment scams that cropped up around recent Anthrax scares and other terrorist-related events. Recommendations of stocks of companies that make defense, anti-terrorism, or biological detection products have increased in the past few weeks. While some of these claims may be true offers, many could turn out to be fraudulent hoaxes designed to inflate the price of the stocks. Recently, The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have halted trading of companies because of questions regarding the accuracy of the companies' claims. The Investor Alert, titled "Fears of Anthrax and Terrorism Spawning Investment Scams," is available on nasd.com and nasdr.com . The Investor Alert explains how to spot possible investment scams, and how to avoid being drawn into a potential hoax. The Alert lists some of the claims to look out for that may be included in unsolicited faxes and emailed spam: * Claims that a company possesses products, "newly developed" technologies or services that will aid the U.S. anti-terrorism efforts or protect consumers from biological threats, such as anthrax; * Patriotic claims or appeals; * Mention of contracts or affiliations with federal government agencies; * Comparisons to well-know companies operating in the defense, security or pharmaceutical industries; * Standard corporate developments, like contracting with a supplier, presented as major events; * Terms, such as anthrax, anti-terrorism, World Trade Center attacks, to increase the impact of the message; * Price targets or predictions of exponential growth in a short period of time; or * Urgency, such as "You must act now!!" The Alert also provides some pointers on avoiding a potential scam: * Investigate before you invest. * Find out who sent the message. * Find out where the stock trades. * Read a company's public filings. For more details on this subject, please read the Alert at investors.nasdr.com . Investors can view Investor Alerts, obtain more information about NASD and NASD Regulation, as well as the disciplinary record of any NASD-registered broker or brokerage firm by accessing NASD Regulation's Web Site at www.nasdr.com. Disciplinary records of NASD-registered brokers or firms can also be accessed by calling 800-289-9999. NASD Regulation oversees all U.S. stockbrokers and brokerage firms. NASD Regulation, The American Stock Exchange(R), and NASD Dispute Resolution, Inc. are subsidiaries of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD)(R), the largest securities-industry self-regulatory organization in the United States. MAKE YOUR OPINION COUNT - Click Here tbutton.prnewswire.com SOURCE National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. CO: National Association of Securities Dealers ST: District of Columbia, New York IN: FIN SU: 11/15/2001 12:15 EST prnewswire.com

To: peter michaelson who wrote (97)	12/4/2001 2:58:03 PM
From: StockDung	Respond to of 142

"Recently SMO announce the addition of security systems to the unit to complement the overall system and assist in the new revolution of airport security." ., CEO, Shopping Mall Online, Inc. Mr. Pratt is a seasoned financial professional and entrepreneur. Prior to founding Shopping Mall Online, Inc., he founded the investment banking and investor relations firm, Integrity Capital, of which he is still owner and President. Mr. Pratt served as a private consultant and assisted numerous companies in multi-million dollar financing projects and provided guidance to private companies seeking public capital. Prior to his consulting practice, Mr. Pratt was a prominent and successful investment advisor managing over 1700 clients, and over $66,000,000 in assets. In 1988, Mr. Pratt founded a specialty service company concerned with the preservation and maintenance of private and commercial aircraft. In a period on only three years, his Aircraft services venture became a national franchise and distribution company. From 1984 to 1988, Mr. Pratt served in the US Marine Corps where he served maintained the Multi Sensor Attack Systems and Avionics for the A6-E, and EA-6B Intruder. shoppingmallonline.com also see. LOL integritycapital.net SkyTalk Communications, Inc. / SMO MultiMedia Corporation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SMO Multimedia (Formerly Shopping Mall Online) is a multi media company creating technologically advanced kiosks (called E-Stations) for Malls, Airports and Hospitality industries. Through advanced design and SMO's proprietary mapping systems, finding retailers, gates, or any service in any large facility is much easier and replaces the traditional directories currently being used. Recently SMO announce the addition of security systems to the unit to complement the overall system and assist in the new revolution of airport security. This system complemented with retail systems as described below makes SMO Multimedia unchallenged in the Electronic- Kiosk market place. SMO announced a merge with Sky Talk Communications (SKLK OTC Pink Sheets) and began trading on July 26th. The company chose this route for the economical entry to the capital markets. Because Skytalk Communications was a brand new it presented an economical entry to the public market. There is 3.6 million shares outstanding. SMO will file immediately upon closing the necessary forms and audits to apply for a listing on the OTC Bulletin Board. Acceptance is expected to be immediate and the company anticipates the approval by the end of November. SMO began with the vision to create a retail industry solution which integrates both the online and in-store shopping experiences. To this end, SMO developed software and hardware solutions, which now position the company to become the unchallenged 'bricks to clicks' application service provider for the retail mall environment, providing business-to-business and retail marketing solutions that bridge the gap between traditional and online commerce. Through strategic partnerships with market leaders in Security, E-commerce, banking, telecommunications, e-shipping and in-store solutions; SMO has created a comprehensive package of integrated point of sale and Internet enabled services including: Interactive Mall Directory, Gift Certificates & Gift Registries, Sales Events, e-Coupons, Mall Affinity Programs, Debit / Cash Cards, Loyalty Points Program and Merchant Services Transaction Gateway. While preparing for the November roll out of the SMO "e-Station" in several major malls along the Great Lakes corridor and finalizes on airport developments, new opportunities abound as airports and hotel / entertainment service groups have approached the company to modify the SMO retail application suite for the travel and hospitality industry. SMO's newly developed airport information stations will provide much-requested traveler's assistance including informative concourse guides and traveler aid services. These 'E-stations' will also tie the existing SMO retail application suite into the expansive mall-like shopping areas that are now producing up to 35% of airport revenue. Shopping Mall Online, Inc. is a Washington Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: SKLK). Press Releases October 11, 2001 - SMO Multimedia Uses Imagis Biometric Facial Imaging ID-2000; SMO to Install Biometrics in U.S. Airport Kiosks September 28, 2001 - SMO Multimedia CEO To Appear On Northwest Cable News September 25, 2001 - SMO Multimedia To Deploy Units with Security And Safety Features For Airport Kiosks September 10, 2001 - SMO Multimedia and iNetShelves Sign Joint Venture Agreement Ahead of Impending Acquisition September 5, 2001 - SMO Multi-Media Launches New Corporate Web Site August 28, 2001 - Skytalk Communications, Inc. /SMO Multi-Media Forms Strategic Partnership With ClipACoupon.com, Inc. In Preparation For Kiosk Launch August 17, 2001 - Shopping Mall Online CEO To Be Featured Guest on Popular Talk Radio Show August 16, 2001 - Shopping Mall Online CEO to be Featured Speaker At JFK August 09, 2001 - Shopping Mall Online Expands Operations and Creates Aviation Division July 27, 2001 - SMO Multimedia - Shopping Mall Online Inc. - Announces Letter Of Intent to Merge with Skytalk Communications, Inc. Integrity Capital has received no payments as to this date cover expenses for future work performed. Integrity Capital will be paid options in the future from SKLK. Robert Pratt, President of Integrity Capital, Inc. is also the CEO of ShoppingMallOnline.com . About Us \| Contact Us \| Clients \| Privacy Policy \| Site Map

To: peter michaelson who wrote (97)	2/27/2002 1:13:40 PM
From: StockDung	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 142

FTC Settles Home Anthrax Test Case By DAVID HO .c The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal regulators have settled deceptive advertising charges against the marketers of a do-it-yourself anthrax test kit and a dietary supplement touted as curing hundreds of deadly diseases. ``These companies used inaccurate and unfounded claims to sell peace of mind,'' said Howard Beales, the FTC's director consumer protection. ``They tried to cash in on consumer anxiety.'' The agency said Vital Living Products Inc. has agreed to stop marketing its ``PurTest Anthrax Test,'' which was advertised as an accurate and effective home test for detecting anthrax in air, water and on surfaces. The FTC investigation prevented the kits from reaching consumers, Beales said. The FTC said the Matthews, N.C.-based company made false claims, including statements that the kit had been tested by a laboratory and found to work. In a second case, Kris Pletschke, the operator of the Raw Health Web site, agreed to stop making unproven claims that his colloidal silver product could treat or cure 650 different diseases, including anthrax, Ebola and flesh-eating bacteria, the FTC said. Pletschke, based in Beaverton, Ore., is also prohibited from making false health claims about any product and must offer refunds to consumers who bought the colloidal silver. Pletschke and lawyers for Vital Living did not immediately return calls seeking comment. By settling, both don't admit breaking the law. Since the Sept. 11 hijackings and subsequent anthrax attacks, the FTC has been working with the Food and Drug Administration and law enforcement officials in 30 states to scour the Internet for misleading claims. The agency found more than 200 sites selling bioterrorism-related products. Since November, the FTC has sent e-mail warnings to the operators of more than 120 Web sites that peddled questionable products for treating and protecting against anthrax, smallpox and other potential biological weapons. The ineffective remedies included dietary supplements such as oregano oil and zinc mineral water. Nearly two-thirds of the warned sites have removed their suspect claims, the agency said. On the Net: FTC health fraud guidelines: ftc.gov AP-NY-02-27-02 1205EST