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To: EyeDrMike who wrote (4392)	1/7/1998 4:49:00 PM
From: Andre	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23519

Mike, Thanks for your investigative reporting. I have enjoyed them all. I'm starting to feel better that VVUS is back on track. Andre

To: EyeDrMike who wrote (4392)	1/7/1998 6:12:00 PM
From: blankmind	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 23519

-- Vivus really is building on-site labs at the new facility. -- Per the confer call, they now send products out to labs before completing and selling a batch. This causes delays. And the new plant will have a lab on-site to speed up the process. -- Per the confer call, only 2 lines were up & running at the smaller facility. The 3rd line, which was cannibalized, may be up & running right now. But we probably won't know this until the earnings release on 1/15/98. -- Also, you did an excellent job. The details are appreciated even though they don't say anything conclusive. However, they paint a picture of a heck of a lot of activity going on. Out.

To: EyeDrMike who wrote (4392)	1/7/1998 9:15:00 PM
From: Tunica Albuginea	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23519

Super-sleuth EyeDrMike! Here are my thoughts on sleuthing around Paco[this from a physician who has had several times " to dig things out from patients, when they are holding back for whatever reasons; ( these techniques I am sure are practiced by other able MDs on this thread ).Here they are: -If it where me , I'd walk up to Paco and engage in a neutral conversation with whoever is there: - Eye:bad weather today. A:yeah. Eye:the donuts stuck in my stomach today. A:No, I had great breakfast. Eye: I drive buy here sometimes and see all this activity and so I stopped to se what is going on. A: ( no answer; he looks around). Eye: why are some women wearing headpieces? A: they make drugs. eye:Oh yeah? I suppose you are right; that's a good idea. ( start thinking Eye how to get this guy to talk, gg ). Drugs aye? I don't like them too much;never took an aspirin. A: (here, hopefully comes a break ): Awe, these guys here make impotence drugs I hear, sounds new technology. Eye: ( opens eyes WIDE OPEN and looks AMAZED ): REALLY!! Impotence drugs ah?What will they think off next!!You know , sometimes I've wondered about that myself. If there were something like that would things ( at home ) be better?! A: they might be. I heard this thing here is selling like cupcakes. Eye:( looks cool, calm, even though heart rate starts picking up): Oh yeah? Were did you hear that? ( old technique Eye: challenge his credibility and ability to observe ). A: ( He now feels observationally challenged).Oh yeah, everybody around here talks about it all the time. In the cafetteria,everywhere.They even joke about it all the time. Eye:( you appear to believe him a tiny FRACTION more than before; enough to appease him but clearly showing that you need more info to pay any attention to his gossip; how you are hard to convince or to develop any interest in what he thinks actually should have been something of interest to you!!:) sexual dysfunction!!) You look cool; SAY NOTHING, but look at him straight in the eye indicating you need more. A: he is rolling now, trying to get your interest:oh yeah, I am telling you.Trucks rolling in all-day; building up. etc etc. Eye: what's the name of this drug? A: It's called MUSE. Eye: what is the name of the company? A;It's called Vivus.They had an old factory just down from here, over there but they are expanding now. And so on and so forth Eye: _Never ask leading questions. -Never let on that you are even remotely interested in Vivus. -you just happens to be a cautious guy that likes to look around and yak. -get in some sport talks in there and latch ups a closer relationship. -If he starts talking spontaneously about Virus, LET HIM TALK, WIHTOUT INTERRUPTION, GG,(Even though you know some of that stuff); he'll come up with new stuff; don't let on you know. I hope this helps ,< G G G >, Eye.Love to have been in your spot. Looking forward to your next report. TA