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To: SEC-ond-chance who wrote (80724)10/2/2002 9:15:38 PM
From: StockDung  Respond to of 122087
 
NASD Registered Person: ROSS H MANDELL
CRD Number: 1219720

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)


* Disposition Date: The disposition date of the arbitration, reparation
or litigation.

* Summary: Details related to the circumstances of the
complaint.


********************************************************************************


******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (1 of 6) ********


Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 03/28/2002

Date Received: 12/19/1997

Employing Firm: ROAN CAPITAL

Allegations: MISREPRESENTATION, UNAUTHORIZED TRADING, UNSUITABLE INVESTMENTS

Alleged Damages: $1,000,000.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Arbitration/Reparation

Resolution
Date: 12/16/1999

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: NASD CASE # 97-5936

Service Date: 12/19/1997

Pending?: No

Disposition: Settled

Disposition
Date: 12/16/1999

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $75,000.00

Individual Contribution
Amount: $75,000.00

Disposition
Details: RATHER THAN ARBITRATE THE ABOVE MATTER AN ECONOMIC DECISION WAS
MADE TO SETTLE THE ISSUE RATHER THAN PAY THE EXPENSE OF LEGAL
FEES TO ARBITRATE.



******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (2 of 6) ********


Reporting Source: Regulator (Form U-6)

Date Reported: 03/07/2000

Case Filed With: NASD

Date Initiated: 02/28/1991

Case Number: 91-00077

Employing Firm: RODMAN & RENSHAW, INC.

Allegations: BRCH OF FIDUCIARY DT; ACCOUNT RELATED-BREACH OF CONTRACT;
MISREPRESENTATION;

Alleged Damages: $1,000,000.00

Pending?: No

Disposition: Award

Disposition
Date: 03/03/1992

Disposition
Details: RESPONDENT ROSS MANDELL SHALL PAY CLAIMANT, COMPENSATORY
DAMAGES OF $16,691.00 PLUS INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 7% PER
ANNUM FROM JANUARY 4, 1990 UNTIL PAID IN FULL. CLAIMANT'S
CLAIM FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES IS DENIED.

NASD Public Disclosure Program October 02, 2002 Page 13
This information is current as of: 10/02/2002
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: ROSS H MANDELL
CRD Number: 1219720

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)



***********************************
Reporting Source: Firm (Form U-5)

Date Reported: 05/27/1992

Date Received:

Employing Firm: RODMAN & RENSHAW, INC.

Allegations: UNSUITABLE INVESTMENTS AND UNAUTHORIZED TRADING. ALLEGED
DAMAGES OF $108,000.00

Alleged Damages: $1,000,000.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Arbitration/Reparation

Resolution
Date:

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; 91-00077

Service Date: 02/28/1991

Pending?: No

Disposition: Award to Customer

Disposition
Date: 03/03/1992

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $16,691.00

Individual Contribution
Amount: $16,691.00

Disposition
Details: MANDELL TO PAY CLAIMANT $16,691.00 Not Provided


***********************************
Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 03/28/2002

Date Received: 02/28/1991

Employing Firm: RODMAN & RENSHAW, INC.

Allegations: UNSUITABLE INVESTMENTS AND UNAUTHORIZED TRADING. ALLEGED
DAMAGES OF $1,000,000.

Alleged Damages: $1,000,000.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Arbitration/Reparation

Resolution
Date: 03/03/1992

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC.; 91-00077

Service Date: 02/28/1991

Pending?: No

Disposition: Award to Customer

Disposition
Date: 03/03/1992

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $16,691.00

Individual Contribution
Amount: $16,691.00

Disposition
Details: MANDELL TO PAY CLAIMANT $16,691.00.



******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (3 of 6) ********

NASD Public Disclosure Program October 02, 2002 Page 14
This information is current as of: 10/02/2002
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: ROSS H MANDELL
CRD Number: 1219720

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)



Reporting Source: Regulator (Form U-6)

Date Reported: 03/07/2000

Case Filed With: NASD

Date Initiated: 02/27/1987

Case Number: 87-00568

Employing Firm: OPPENHEIMER & CO., INC.

Allegations: SUITABILITY; UNAUTHORIZED TRADING

Alleged Damages: $45,830.15

Pending?: No

Disposition: Award

Disposition
Date: 06/08/1989

Disposition
Details: RESPONDENTS OPPENHEIMER & CO., AND ROSS H. MANDELL ARE JOINTLY
AND SEVERALLY LIABLE AND SHALL PAY TO THE CLAIMANTS THE SUM OF
$1,229.23. NO INTEREST IS AWARDED ON THIS AMOUNT.


***********************************
Reporting Source: Firm (Form U-5)

Date Reported: 03/22/2000

Date Received:

Employing Firm:

Allegations: ALLEGING THAT THE FIRM SHOULD RESTORE TO THEM THEIR ORIGINAL
$51,903.28 INVESTMENT IN THEIR ACCOUNT BECAUSE FIVE
TRANSACTIONS IN APRIL AND MAY OF 1986 WERE EXECUTED BY MR.
MANDELL WITHOUT THEIR AUTHORIZATION

Alleged Damages: $51,903.28

Action Pending?: No

Disposition
Details: ON JULY 11, 1986, THE FIRM ADVISED THE SCHAERS THAT THEY HAD
REJECTED THEIR CHARGES AGAINST MR. MANDELL AND DECLINED TO
RESCIND THEIR TRADES WITH THE FIRM. CONTACT: BETH MESSER AT
(212) 825-8272.


***********************************
Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 03/28/2002

Date Received: 05/01/1986

Employing Firm: OPPENHEIMER & CO., INC.

Allegations: ALLEGED FIVE UNAUTHORIZED TRADES IN APRIL AND MAY 1986

Alleged Damages: $45,830.15

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Arbitration/Reparation

Resolution
Date: 06/08/1989

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: NASD; 87-00568

Service Date: 02/27/1987

Pending?: No

Disposition: Award to Customer

Disposition
Date: 06/08/1989

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $1,229.23

NASD Public Disclosure Program October 02, 2002 Page 15
This information is current as of: 10/02/2002
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: ROSS H MANDELL
CRD Number: 1219720

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)


Individual Contribution
Amount: $0.00

Disposition
Details: OPPENHEIMER & CO. FOUND LIABLE FOR $14,250.00. MR. MANDELL AND
OPPENHEIMER & CO. FOUND JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR
$1229.23. MR. MANDELL DID NOT CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS SETTLEMENT.



******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (4 of 6) ********


Reporting Source: Regulator (Form U-6)

Date Reported: 03/07/2000

Case Filed With: NASD

Date Initiated: 06/06/1991

Case Number: 91-01668

Employing Firm: RODMAN & RENSHAW, INC.

Allegations: BRCH OF FIDUCIARY DT; MISREPRESENTATION; UNAUTHORIZED TRADING;
CHURNING

Alleged Damages: $193,000.00

Pending?: No

Disposition: Award

Disposition
Date: 01/07/1993

Disposition
Details: RESPONDENTS ROSS MANDELL AND RODMAN & RENSHAW ARE JOINTLY AND
SEVERALLY LIABLE AND SHALL PAY TO CLAIMANT THE SUM OF
$25,000.00. THE CLAIMS FOR INTEREST AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARE
DISMISSED.


***********************************
Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 03/28/2002

Date Received: 06/06/1991

Employing Firm: RODMAN & RENSHAW, INC.

Allegations: UNSUITABLE INVESTMENTS AND UNAUTHORIZED TRADING

Alleged Damages: $193,000.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Arbitration/Reparation

Resolution
Date: 01/07/1993

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC.; 91-01668

Service Date: 06/06/1991

Pending?: No

Disposition: Award to Customer

Disposition
Date: 01/07/1993

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $100,000.00

Individual Contribution
Amount: $0.00

Disposition
Details: RESPONDENTS ROSS MANDELL AND RODMAN & RENSHAW FOUND JOINTLY AND
SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR THE SUM OF $25,000. MANDELL DID NOT
CONTRIBUTE.




NASD Public Disclosure Program October 02, 2002 Page 16
This information is current as of: 10/02/2002
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: ROSS H MANDELL
CRD Number: 1219720

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)

******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (5 of 6) ********


Reporting Source: Regulator (Form U-6)

Date Reported: 03/07/2000

Case Filed With: NASD

Date Initiated: 08/28/1989

Case Number: 88-02705

Employing Firm:

Allegations: MISREPRESENTATION; UNAUTHORIZED TRADING

Alleged Damages: $9,975.00

Pending?: No

Disposition: Award

Disposition
Date: 08/21/1989

Disposition
Details: RESPONDENT IS LIABLE AND WILL PAY TO THE CLAIMANT THE SUM OF
$250.00.


***********************************
Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 03/28/2002

Date Received: 08/28/1989

Employing Firm:

Allegations: MISREPRESENTATION, UNAUTHORIZED TRADING. ALLEGED DAMAGES OF
$9,975.

Alleged Damages: $9,975.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Arbitration/Reparation

Resolution
Date: 08/21/1989

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC.; 88-02705

Service Date: 08/28/1989

Pending?: No

Disposition: Award to Customer

Disposition
Date: 08/21/1989

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $250.00

Individual Contribution
Amount: $250.00

Disposition
Details: MANDELL PAID CLIENT $250. CLIENT WAS SEEKING $9975.



******** CUSTOMER COMPLAINT (6 of 6) ********


Reporting Source: Firm (Form U-5)

Date Reported: 04/09/1991

Date Received:

Employing Firm:

Allegations: CUSTOMERS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE SAME FAMILY, ALLEGED UNAUTHORIZED
TRADING CHURNING, UNSUITABILITY AND BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY
RESULTING IN DAMAGES OF $780,000 + INTEREST AND ATTORNEYS
FEES. CUSTOMERS ALSO SOUGHT AN ACCOUNTING OF THE ACTIVITY IN

NASD Public Disclosure Program October 02, 2002 Page 17
This information is current as of: 10/02/2002
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: ROSS H MANDELL
CRD Number: 1219720

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(cont.)

THEIR ACCOUNTS.

Alleged Damages: $780,000.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Arbitration/Reparation

Resolution
Date:

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; 90-03257

Service Date: 02/20/1991

Pending?: No

Disposition: Settled

Disposition
Date: 06/24/1993

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $190,000.00

Individual Contribution
Amount: $5,000.00

Disposition
Details: SETTLED FOR $190,000. PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, INC. CONTRIBUTED
$150,000. D.H. BLAIR & CO. INC. CONTRIBUTED $35,000.00 AND
ROSS J. MANDEL CONTRIBUTED $5,000. Not Provided


***********************************
Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 03/28/2002

Date Received: 02/20/1991

Employing Firm: PRUDENTIAL-BACHE SECURITIES INC.

Allegations: EXCESSIVE TRADING WITH ALLEGED DAMAGES OF $778,374.00. CLIENTS
DID NOT SPECIFY WHAT TYPE OF SECURITIES WERE INVOLVED.

Alleged Damages: $778,374.00

Action Pending?: No

Resolution: Settlement

Resolution
Date: 04/30/1991

Settlement
Amount: $190,000.00

Individual
Contribution: $5,000.00

Arbitration/Reparation
Details: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC.; 90-03257

Service Date: 02/20/1991

Pending?: No

Disposition: Settled

Disposition
Date: 06/24/1993

Monetary Compensation
Amount: $190,000.00

Individual Contribution
Amount: $5,000.00

Disposition
Details: THE CASE WAS SETTLED BY PRUDENTIAL BACHE. MR. MANDELL
CONTRIBUTED $5,000.00.








NASD Public Disclosure Program October 02, 2002 Page 18
This information is current as of: 10/02/2002
________________________________________________________________________________
NASD Registered Person: ROSS H MANDELL
CRD Number: 1219720

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BANKRUPTCY/SIPC/COMPROMISE WITH CREDITORS ACTIONS
********************************************************************************
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION


This section contains information regarding certain financial events that were
reported to CRD. These events are disclosable through the Public Disclosure
Program and include bankruptcies, SIPC liquidations and compromises with
creditors filed within the past 10 years.

Some of the fields in this section of the report may be blank if the information
was not provided to CRD.


** OCCURRENCE COUNTS ** 1 Record(s)

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** FIELD DEFINITIONS **

* Reporting Source: The form through which details of the bankruptcy
action was reported to CRD.

* Date Reported: The date the action was reported to CRD.

* Action Type: The type of action (e.g., bankruptcy, compromise,
liquidated, etc.).

* Date Initiated: Date the action was initiated or filed.

* Court details: Details regarding the court the action was brought
in (e.g., name and location of court, docket/case
number, etc.).

* Action Pending?: An indication (i.e., yes or no) as to whether the
action is still pending.

* Disposition: The disposition of the action (e.g., discharged,
direct payment procedure, dismissed, etc.).

* Disposition Date: The disposition date of the action.

* SIPC details: Details regarding proceedings initiated under the
Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) (i.e.,
amount paid or agreed to be paid or the name of the
trustee).

* SIPA Date: Date SIPA trustee was appointed or direct payment
procedure was initiated/filed.

* Disposition Details: Details regarding the status and/or disposition of
the action.

* Summary: A summary of the events leading to the action.


********************************************************************************


************ BANKRUPTCY (1 of 1) ************


Reporting Source: Broker (Form U-4)

Date Reported: 03/28/2002

Action Type: Bankruptcy

Date Initiated: 10/17/2001

Court Details: UNITED STATES BANKRUPCY COURT, S.D.N.Y. NEW YORK, NY CASE# 01 B
15383 CHAPTER 11

Action Pending?: Yes

SIPA Date:

Disposition
Details:

Summary: ON OCTOBER 17, 2001, TICKETPLANET.COM DECLARED BANKRUPCY IN THE
STATE OF NEW YORK. MR. MANDELL OWNS OVER 25% OF THE STOCK
WHICH MAKES HIM A CONTROL PERSON. MR. MANDELL WAS NOT AN
OFFICER OF THE COMPANY.


************ END OF REPORT ************



To: SEC-ond-chance who wrote (80724)10/2/2002 9:27:03 PM
From: StockDung  Respond to of 122087
 
.Summary: ON OCTOBER 17, 2001, TICKETPLANET.COM DECLARED BANKRUPCY IN THE
STATE OF NEW YORK. MR. MANDELL OWNS OVER 25% OF THE STOCK
WHICH MAKES HIM A CONTROL PERSON. MR. MANDELL WAS NOT AN
OFFICER OF THE COMPANY.
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TravelPlanet.com
I would like to put in a comment about a travel website called "TicketPlanet.com" They are the worst travel site I’ve ever tried to use. They have "false" flights and prices in their site, even after you’ve put in your dates of travel, they still show up that these are real. They even take you all the way through to entering your payment details. The only time you find out that there is no such flight, or at least not at this price, is when you’ve waited quite some time for the confirmation to come through on your email address and finally call the 800 number to find out what’s going on. I experienced this, and , thinking that I had the flights after spending at least 1/2 hour on the site, I arranged with my work and my husbands work to have the time off-I arranged for a ride to the airport, and I had booked a hotel for the arrival city-all this time assuming the flights were there and we were actually going. Well, you can imagine how upset and disappointed I was in finding out that those flights didn’t exist (they refused to use these words "non-existant", but didn’t come up with any better words in their place). I then emailed customer service. They emailed me back stating that I had a bad attitude in life. Well, I suppose at that stage, my attitude WAS far from great. I have never had this happen to me in all the trips that I normally book on internet sites, although this was a FIRST (and last) for this particular website!What a shame that this type of business exists-it makes people very fearful about using these-especially when everybody hears from me about where I do my booking--they certainly won’t be using TravelPlanet.com!!!!!

Submitted By: Anonymous
216.239.51.100.

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Sky Capital Reaches Agreement With TicketPlanet.com

May 25, 2001 (NEW YORK, NY) - Sky Capital, Ltd., a recently formed company that intends to become a registered broker-dealer and provide merchant and investment banking services to start-up and early stage companies, today announced that it has been retained by TicketPlanet.com Inc, a San Francisco, California based provider of travel services, to provide TicketPlanet with operational and financial consulting services.

As part of its consulting fee, Sky has received a 28% equity interest in TicketPlanet. Sky has also formed a subsidiary which has provided TicketPlanet with a senior secured loan of $250,000 and which expects to advance additional financing to TicketPlanet.

Ross H. Mandell, President of Sky Capital, said, "This is the initial step in our development. We believe our relationship with TicketPlanet will validate the need for the full range of services we intend to provide to early stage companies and of our business model. I have been involved with TicketPlanet for several years and believe that with the addition of the added focus and services Sky can bring to TicketPlanet, TicketPlanet can become a premier provider of travel related services by telephone and over the Internet."

In order to help Sky with the further development of TicketPlanet and its product offerings, the Company has retained Michael Recca, who has broad experience in advising, assisting and operating small growing companies, particularly those needing to better manage limited financial and other resources. Mr. Mandell stated, "I am sure that Mike's wealth of experience will be invaluable to TicketPlanet."

About Sky Capital Holdings, Ltd.

Sky Capital Holdings, Ltd. is a holding company that intends to provide a full range of financial services, including asset management, securities brokerage, and investment banking services through its subsidiaries. Headquartered in the heart of New York's financial district, Sky Capital Holdings, Ltd. is located at 110 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005. For more information, please visit www.SkyCapitalHoldings.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

From time to time, information provided by the Company, statements made by its employees or information may contain statements, which are so-called "forward-looking statements" and not historical facts. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "in our opinion," and similar words or variations. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's actual future results may differ significantly from those stated in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, a lack of operating history, the possible need to modify its business model due to a variety of factors, its lack of history in providing the kind of services it intends to provide and the failure to manage growth effectively.



To: SEC-ond-chance who wrote (80724)10/2/2002 9:37:23 PM
From: StockDung  Respond to of 122087
 
Update on Tom (EX RAY DIRKS ANAList) Heysek's THAO Money Losing Boiler Room Stock Program

Your 30,000 dollars is now worth 25 dollars

Thanks Tom!

Recommended Actionable Investment Plan:
For the Long Term Investor: Commit $30,000 to accumulate up to 10,000 shares of THAO over the next five trading days through your online broker. Then, await corporate developments during the 2nd quarter (ending June 2001), as the Company ramps up sales and earnings.
For the New Investor: Commit $1000. - $5000.00 to accumulate between 300 - 1500 shares of THAO over the next month. This will allow you to put aside a good investment program for yourself inside the Thaon model and help you to reap the rewards of a sound investment program for your financial future.



To: SEC-ond-chance who wrote (80724)10/3/2002 10:32:48 AM
From: StockDung  Respond to of 122087
 
SKYC-SKY CAPITAL LLC Wednesday, October 2, 2002
Legend: M - Market Maker, NR - Non-Market Maker Reporting Member, C - ECN

Total Issues: 2
Page of 1

Symbol Security Name Market Category MP Type Status
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. - Common Stock Q M Active
PLMD PolyMedica Corporation - Common Stock Q M Active

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To: SEC-ond-chance who wrote (80724)10/3/2002 10:34:23 AM
From: StockDung  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 122087
 
TOTAL VOLUME SKYC - SKY CAPITAL LLC
Legend: M - Market Maker, NR - Non-Market Maker Reporting Member, C - ECN

Page of 1


Total # of Issues: 3 MP Type August 2002 July 2002 Year to Date
Volume Rank % Volume Rank % Volume Rank %

Totals 19,000 22,000

SCRM NR 7,000 14 <1 - - - 7,000 33 <1
SPLS NR 7,000 107 <1 - - - 7,000 184 <1
SUNW M 5,000 205 <1 - - - 5,000 380 <1


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Legend: M - Market Maker, NR - Non-Market Maker Reporting Member, C - ECN

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