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To: TokyoMex who wrote (58820)	2/27/1999 2:57:00 AM
From: TokyoMex	Respond to of 119973

Govt. probes possible illegal transactions on eBay By Andrea Orr SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb 26 (Reuters) - The popular Internet auction house, eBay Inc. <EBAY.O>, said on Friday that the federal government was investigating it in connection with "possible illegal transactions" on its Web site. Meanwhile, Microsoft Corp. <MSFT.O> said it discovered a significant portion of the Microsoft software sold on eBay was counterfeit. Those developments were two more blows for eBay, which is wildly popular with Internet consumers but has become controversial for the way it hosts millions of auctions from buyers and sellers around the world, with minimal monitoring. Friday's announcement was the first confirmed report that eBay was the target of a federal investigation. The company declined to give more details about the nature of the government inquiry, but said it was cooperating fully. "The company received requests to produce certain records and information to the federal government relating to an investigation of possible illegal transactions in connection with the company's site," eBay said in a statement. A Microsoft spokesman said that as far as he knew, the federal probe had nothing to do with the counterfeit software. He said Microsoft and eBay were working together to prevent pirated software from being sold on the site. Reports of fraudulent activities on the eBay auction site are not new. The company has been been trying to eliminate a range of fraudulent practices, from sellers failing to deliver Furby dolls, to buyers failing to make promised payments, and others putting illegal items such as Uzi or AK-47 firearms for sale on its site. While eBay has maintained that the fraud is a very small percentage of the total transactions on its site, sources close to Microsoft said Friday that the piracy it discovered was widespread. Microsoft conducted spot purchases of software on eBay. It would not specify how much counterfeit merchandise it found, other than to say it was "significant." But the source close to the company, when asked if it had been as high as 10 percent, replied: "Ten percent is exceedingly low ... way low, by several tens." Last month, eBay acknowledged it was being investigated by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs for fraud on its site. The company has maintained it works closely with law enforcement, and last week, amid a brewing controversy, it banned all gun and ammunition sales. But eBay has attempted to distance itself from some of the improper activities of its members. The company does not post items for sale, but hosts a Web site bringing together buyers and sellers. That distinction, it says, means it bears no legal liability for the fraudulent transactions between third parties who meet on its site. Law enforcement officials have not always agreed. In the brief statement it released Friday, eBay said that the government inquiry "includes an examination of the company's practices with respect to (the transactions in question)." As questions over its practices have mounted, eBay has stepped up efforts to police its Web site, finding its original "no questions asked" policies are not always sufficient. 21:50 02-26-99 Copyright 1999 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. All active hyperlinks have been inserted by AOL.

To: TokyoMex who wrote (58820)	2/27/1999 3:05:00 AM
From: TokyoMex	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 119973

U.S. Equity Preview: Amtran, EBay, EchoStar Communications New York, Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- The following is a list of companies whose shares may move in U.S. markets Monday, March 1. U.S. Equity Preview includes news that broke after the markets closed. Friday's closing prices are included. The stock symbol is in parentheses after the company name. Air Express International Corp. (AEIC): The air freight company said it sold 30 percent of Equant NV, an international data network service provider, for a gain of $7.9 million before taxes. The after-tax gain will be about $4.7 million, or 14 cents a share, in the first quarter. Air Express fell 1 3/16 to 17 9/16. Amtran Inc.(AMTR): The holding company for American Trans Air Inc., the 11th-largest U.S. airline, agreed to acquire Chicago Express Airlines Inc., a closely held airline that provides commuter services for ATA at Chicago-Midway Airport. Amtran rose 5/16 to 22 1/8. EBay Inc. (EBAY): The Internet auction house said the U.S. government last month asked it to provide records and information related to an investigation of possible illegal transactions on its Web site. Ebay also won a temporary restraining order against a dealer who is allegedly using its popular Web site to sell banned software and CD-ROMs. EBay rose 34 1/2 to 334. EchoStar Communications Corp. (DISH): The No. 3 U.S. satellite-television operator, approached Primestar Inc. about buying some of its assets for $600 million, topping a bid made by rival DirecTV Inc. EchoStar said it's interested in offering $100 million more than DirecTV's bid, including assumed debt, for PrimeStar's high-power satellite assets and its medium-power satellite operations because of a cash crunch brought on by high customer turnover and rising costs and losses. DirecTV is owned by Hughes Electronics Corp. (GMH) and Primestar's owners include TCI Satellite Entertainment Inc. (TSATA), Time Warner Inc. (TWX), Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), MediaOne Group Inc. (UMG), Cox Communications Inc. (COX) and closely held Newhouse Broadcasting Corp. EchoStar rose 3/4 to 49. Glacier Water Services Inc. (HOO): The provider of drinking water through vending machines said it took a $971,000 charge for costs associated with the removal of about 1,450 machines at under-performing locations. The company said it had a fourth- quarter loss of 90 cents a share, compared with net income of 3 cents a year earlier. Glacier rose 1/8 to 23 1/8. IntelliQuest Information Group Inc. (IQST): The technology market research company said it is in discussions with parties who are potentially interested in buying all or part of the company. The company also said net income for the fourth quarter was 4 cents a share, compared with a 7-cent loss a year earlier. IntelliQuest fell 3/8 to 10 7/8 before trading was halted. MiniMed Inc. (MNMD): The maker of high-tech products to treat diabetes won the approval of an expert government panel for its continuous blood-sugar monitor for diabetics, moving the device a step closer to sale in the U.S. The advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel voted unanimously to recommend that the company be allowed to market the device, designed to measure glucose levels more precisely than the current method of testing blood obtained by pricking a finger. MiniMed fell 3 to 85 1/4. National City Bancshares Inc. (NCBE): The bank holding company with operations in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Ohio said profit from operations for the fourth quarter was 30 cents a share, less than the 39 cents it earned a year earlier. National City rose 3/8 to 30 1/4. 00:06:32 02/27/1999 For more stories from Bloomberg News, click here. (C) Copyright 1999 Bloomberg L.P. Any redistribution of Bloomberg content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Bloomberg L.P. Any reference to the material must be properly attributed to Bloomberg News. The information herein was obtained from sources which Bloomberg L.P. and its suppliers believe reliable, but they do not guarantee its accuracy. Neither the information, nor any opinion expressed, constitutes a solicitation of the purchase or sale of any securities or commodities.(C) Copyright 1999 Bloomberg L.P. BLOOMBERG, Bloomberg News, Bloomberg Financial Markets, Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg News Radio are trademarks, tradenames and service marks of Bloomberg L.P.

To: TokyoMex who wrote (58820)	2/27/1999 12:07:00 PM
From: whyretire	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 119973

Sad indeed. Perhaps it's due to this way of treating people: Session Start: Wed Feb 17 19:49:02 1999 *** Now talking in #societe_anonyme <whogobo> why did you kick me? <whogobo> and ban me? <TokyoMex> your attirute <TokyoMex> dude <TokyoMex> you read my ewm <whogobo> i paid my dues <TokyoMex> or take your 100 bucks back' <TokyoMex> I dont kisas any bodys ass' <TokyoMex> do you get that ? <whogobo> all i did was ask what's in play <TokyoMex> do you understand ?? <TokyoMex> you told, <whogobo> sure i get the em. i can't ask what's in play? <TokyoMex> whether you have to read your own fuckign em <TokyoMex> you fuvckinbg better read tyour em s <TokyoMex> ass hole <TokyoMex> do you understand ??? <whogobo> who said i didn't read them? <NASDBULL> nothing like cold vodka....ggg... <TokyoMex> I DONT KISS YOUR ASS FOR 100 BUCKS <TokyoMex> ass hole <TokyoMex> you read next time <yakooL> 100 bucks don't even get you pair sneakers these days * HiSpeed leaves to read em so as to avoid servere punishments..... <gradeaux> i didnt like vdlol <TokyoMex> and don't ever dare tell me to recite my ems to youy <whogobo> wait a minute, asking what's in play is asking to kiss my a**? Session Close: Wed Feb 17 19:52:14 1999

To: TokyoMex who wrote (58820)	3/2/1999 10:14:00 AM
From: Provalue	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 119973

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