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gitreal see page 23 of the pdf file, you'll see dialogue re, Hexagon. There are a few that will not "see" the skull valley as a scam, even after the District Court of Illinois convicted furlong and pieterzac of fraud.
The following is you're opinion.
Why does he feel he need's to mislead if he feels his right ??
Shorting this (sic) stock ia NOT wise plY.
Short sale of a pink/grey sheet stock.
http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/otcpinksheetshortselling.asp
Although short selling is allowed on these securities, it is not without its problems. Short selling on OTC is extremely risky because these securities are often very thinly traded, which makes them very illiquid. This illiquidity can prove hazardous if an investor needs to cover an increasingly unprofitable short position. If the volume is very low, covering the position may become a very unlikely prospect. Another problem that has arisen with short selling in OTC securities is the use of pump and dump schemes. These schemes are done by con artists who use internet message boards and SPAM emails to heavily promote a thinly traded stock in which they have long positions. When this happens, the result is often a high spike in the price of the stock, followed by a fall. However, the initial spike will devastate any investor with a short position. These schemes often use OTC stocks because they are relatively unknown when compared to exchange traded stocks.
Furlong supposedly died just after his conviction. No death cert was ever documented. Figures. Last I heard of "okie" he made a feeble attempt to run a boiler/stock tip room, it failed. He claimed he no longer had time for the chat room as he was appointed (sic) Investor Relations for ck diamonds one of the biggest pink sheet scam. People are still being indited.
For me, if a have few free shares from ictn,rltr so I'm along for the ride. Mostly I'm in cash, industrial gold silver and a few NYSE stocks. Your alias is familiar, but not clear.
What's ironic is that so few people know of past henthorn run companies. The patterns in fact are quite similar.
No news form months, then, a huge PR, the stock jumps a few percentage points, then languishes and slowly returns to pre PR levels.
Should you care to read henthorn history, the bigest RED flag is the absents of audited financials in most of the companies he's run.
Agreed, bcci currently is a flip play. Some have made some coin, most have lost their gambling money, just like the come/pass line.
Barry got the little "boost" in share price he had planned, now we have new bag holders. Any reasonable investor with a lick of common sense knows this is NOT a solid company. The symbol change should be a "heads-up" for those still holding, their shares after the R/S will be worthless. And so it goes.
Maybe you could have some dialog re; the merger and new company. TIA
Wow! nothing gets by you TH.
Genovesi is the go to guy, ya right.
SEC charges San Diego Company of fraud among other charges.
Apparently, my town is turning into Fla, or NV
http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2013/2013-39.htm
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC Charges San Diego Lawyers and Others in an International Market Manipulation Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2013-39
Washington, D.C., March 15, 2013 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a group of Canadian stock promoters, two San Diego attorneys, a Bahamas-based broker-dealer, and other participants in an international “pump-and-dump” scheme involving two publicly traded U.S. companies, Pacific Blue Energy Corporation and Tradeshow Marketing Company Ltd.
Additional Materials
SEC Complaint
According to the SEC’s complaint, Canadian stock promoters John Kirk, Benjamin Kirk, Dylan Boyle, James Hinton, and their associates, used false and misleading promotions to pump up trading in the stock of the two microcap companies and made millions when they secretly dumped their own shares. Microcap companies typically have limited assets and low-priced stock that trades in low volumes. The SEC alleges that the promoters sent investors false and misleading emails about the companies through two websites they controlled, Skymark Research and Emerging Stock Report, and used “boiler room” sales calls to tout the stocks, falsely claiming that the recommendations were based on independent research by Skymark and Emerging Stock Report.
The SEC alleges that San Diego-based attorneys Luis Carrillo and Wade Huettel were central participants in the scheme who helped the promoters conceal their ownership interests in the companies, drafted misleading public filings, and provided misleading legal opinions. As part of the scheme, their law firm, Carrillo Huettel LLP, secretly received proceeds of stock sales in the form of a sham “loan.”
The SEC’s complaint, filed in federal court in Manhattan, alleges that Gibraltar Global Securities, a Bahamian broker-dealer, provided false affidavits and misleading statements that allowed Benjamin Kirk to secretly sell shares of the companies he was promoting. The SEC also charged Gibraltar’s president, Warren Davis, who signed misleading representations on behalf of Gibraltar.
“Microcap fraud is a scourge on our markets and we will continue to aggressively pursue individuals who engage in it, whether they are unscrupulous stock promoters who prey on investors or unethical attorneys who enable these pernicious schemes. Moreover, as this action demonstrates, the SEC is working closely with foreign authorities to root out this conduct in the international arena,” said Andrew M. Calamari, Director of the SEC’s New York Regional Office.
According to the SEC, Tradeshow president Luniel de Beer, who served as chairman of Pacific Blue, received more than $330,000 in secret kickbacks for his part in the scheme. In addition, the SEC alleged that de Beer and Pacific Blue president Joel Franklin made misleading representations and facilitated the promoters’ stock sales. Without admitting or denying the SEC’s allegations, Franklin agreed to settle the SEC’s charges and consented to certain injunctive relief.
The SEC’s complaint charges Carrillo Huettel LLP, Carrillo, Huettel, Gibraltar Global Securities, John Kirk, Benjamin Kirk, Boyle, Hinton, de Beer, Franklin, Pacific Blue, and Tradeshow with violations of U.S. anti-fraud laws and rules, and charges these defendants, along with Warren Davis and Carrillo’s father, Dr. Luis Carrillo, with distributing unregistered shares, in violation of U.S. securities laws.
The SEC is seeking to have the defendants return their allegedly ill-gotten gains, with interest, and to bar Carrillo, Huettel, de Beer, John Kirk, Benjamin Kirk, Boyle, and Hinton from participating in penny stock offerings and from serving as public company officers or directors. The SEC is seeking civil monetary penalties from the attorneys, their law firm, and from de Beer.
Joshua Newville, Katherine Bromberg, Michael Paley, and Michael Osnato of the New York Regional Office conducted the SEC’s investigation. Mr. Newville, Ms. Bromberg and Todd Brody will lead the SEC’s litigation effort.
The SEC thanks the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Alberta Securities Commission, the British Columbia Securities Commission, the Bahamas Securities Commission, the National Banking and Securities Commission of Mexico, and the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission for their assistance in this matter.
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http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2013/2013-39.htm
I missed the bcci post on this board.
Really flaky. Could be Barry put his foot into it!
Hospitals do suck, at least I came out on the right side of the dirt. LOL
There's talk of BCCI turning into another company, BAPI, the "investment" team that framed the flimsy Tull's BK proposal. Do a Google, the bid info and related comments will reveal much. I'd post the links, but I just came home from a 16 day hospital ordeal.
Be well!
As you say, some made money. You over look an equal amount of "players" lost a bundle.
Not taking into account the slippery accounting rltl, ictn and bcci has done and still does. "We'll" never see the "books", you know, the books that the public has no eyes!
You believe "little" white lies is OK? And you justify a "little" profit taking? Curious!
Moral compass check may be the deed of the day!
You "long" or "short"?
I wager the TDX players are shorting bcci! Good luck with a "holdem" position. C-Ya Monday's Bell.
Ga-nite!
Is this car wash in Tempe the "best" Old TM has? Might he be a "one trick" pony. Just reading previous PR's
http://baristastv.com/content/restaurant-veteran-joins-baristas-coo
Restaurant Veteran Joins Baristas as COO
Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. (BCCI) announces that veteran restaurant executive, Thomas E. Metzger
has joined Baristas as its’ Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Metzger has also been appointed to the board of directors and will be focusing on expanding the
Baristas business model and brand [color=red][/color]throughout North America.
“Of all of the Companies and concepts I have been involved with, I feel that Baristas has the greatest
potential for growth given today’s business environment; I look forward to growing Baristas into a
nationally recognized brand”, stated Thomas E. Metzger, COO of Baristas Coffee Company.
“The experience and knowledge that Thomas brings to the table will dramatically increase our ability
to develop our brand by avoiding the pitfalls associated with rapid expansion. Mr. Metzger brings
a tremendous amount of guidance and insight into the refinement of our processes, management
directives, revenues and profits”, stated Barry Henthorn, Baristas CEO.
Thomas E. Metzger brings broad and unique qualifications to Baristas Coffee Company. Mr. Metzger has
served as Chief Executive Officer / President / Chief Operating Officer for numerous restaurants, notably
Wolfgang Puck, Sizzler Steakhouses, Boston Market, and Kenny Rogers Roasters. His experience
also includes the development of many national food service brands such as Cinnabon and Wendy’s
International.
Posting unsupported opinion that RLTR is this or that needs to be halted. I choose not to use the "ignore" option as I need to read what's posted, even thou it's laborious scrolling thru all the Raw, Raw. I can then debunk/support posted factual opinions.
I've seen BH's offices, as I lived in Seattle while these scams where in progress. I saw the coming and going of the Bikini Baristas, that model is over, or worst poorly managed.
The collapse of ICTN was the start of the next B/S henthorn POS companies.
To date, I can't believe I bought 100K shares of this POS 3 months past. Doing so put $300.00 in to some ones asset column.
I have red in my BCCI portfolio as well!
Sound of hitting my self with a hammer!
Ga-Nite!
The baristas financials look any way BH wants them to look! They're useless!
The truth stings Huh? Personally, I hope henthorn is prosecuted!
Nothing posted on this forum will influence the PPS, that's achieved with audited financials, a solid management team, revenue, positive cash flow none of the latter does bcci have.
BTW: BH did more "ink" talking about the green technology car wash than "playing up" his business model. What's wrong with that picture?
Hey tree! Only 29 Oz.per ton, low grade IMHO!
The real load is skull valley with trillions of RE minerals.
i.e. Leaverite, Unobtainium, and the ever elusive, Hypertainium.
How does Kyle sit still while getting assay's of almost pure Au?
Out standing find my friend, the Company that is. Will you tell me what extent this vein potential is? "Blasting" tells me this a pit operation?
PRNewswire is "fee" based, and can be "miss leading"! bcci is worth
0.02 cents currently, a stretch to .20. LOL
Impressive graphs from Market watch, and are only as reliable the "numbers" provided by BCCI.
Would you care to bloviate further the following?
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2013/01/tulllys-fate-being-decided-in.html?page=all
Meanwhile, in another court filing, TC Global objected to a proposal from Seattle-based Baristas Coffee Co. Inc. as too vague to constitute “even a letter of intent.” Additionally, TC Global said financial information posted on the Barista Coffee Co. website indicated revenue of just over $1.2 million for the 12-month period ended in June 30, 2012, and $16,000 in cash and cash equivalents. “These figures do not manifest an ability in (Baristas Coffee Co.) to consummate the transaction,” TC Global said.
Hey park, This is a snippet from a Seattle News Paper. It should answer your question.
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2013/01/tulllys-fate-being-decided-in.html?page=all
Meanwhile, in another court filing, TC Global objected to a proposal from Seattle-based Baristas Coffee Co. Inc. as too vague to constitute “even a letter of intent.” Additionally, TC Global said financial information posted on the Barista Coffee Co. website indicated revenue of just over $1.2 million for the 12-month period ended in June 30, 2012, and $16,000 in cash and cash equivalents. “These figures do not manifest an ability in (Baristas Coffee Co.) to consummate the transaction,” TC Global said.
I wouldn't count on ANY thing from BH and company, the last company never recovered and is .000? A total loss. Not saying it will happen here, wouldn't surprise me! As you intimate, bcci might be a flip. Like the come/pass line.
Most share holders are still warm and alive, its the empty company (sic) that's dead!
Barista's may be behind the curve, pun intended!
USS Boxer first ship to get Starbucks coffee shop
Posted: Feb 11, 2013 4:35 PM PST Updated: Feb 11, 2013 4:35 PM PST
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Navy personnel aboard the USS Boxer can now get their favorite Starbucks beverage without leaving the San Diego-based amphibious assault ship.
It's the first fully functioning coffee shop serving the Starbucks' line of coffees, teas and smoothies to open on a large-deck amphibious assault ship, according to the Navy.
"Starboxer" is a partnership of Starbucks; Commander, Naval Surface Forces; and the Navy Exchange Command Ship Store Program.
"I worked with Starbucks representatives and several contractors to put this all together," said Lt. Cmdr. Leon Quarles, the Boxer's assistant supply officer. "We took the basics of Starbucks marketing and applied those principles to the ship."
He said he wanted to provide "premium-quality" coffee to the crew while on deployment, "so it's one more thing they won't miss."
Starbucks baristas trained crew members, including Logistics Specialist Seaman Thomas Rios, to use the company's machines.
"I'm excited I was picked to work here," Rios said. "I think people will be more energized in the morning and look forward to going to the store before work."
Profits from the establishment, which opened Saturday while the vessel was operating off the coast of California, will go to the ship's Morale, Welfare and Recreation fund.
200 thousand buys and 554 thousand SELLS, Yup, a real opportunity here.
Some from Planet "Stupider"!!!!
Bull in Advantage, LLC is a "fee"based PR feed. A SEC filing with audited financial might be a bit more credible!
The standard disclaimer-http://bullinadvantage.com/disclaimer
Wonder who's "churning" shares every few days?
Doing so wont show up as a "blip" on any Radar.
That's a pay for advertizing company, they'll "Print" anything BH writes.That's fluff,smoke-n-mirrors. In short worthless!
As was posted earlier, read the Companies disclaimer.
Name and link to the independent 3rd party you claim.
Also, you use baseless revenue in your post. The financials Barry posts are useless, until the financials are CERTIFIED and with a cover letter signed by the CPA preparer. Other wise I see fluff!
The BCCI chart depicts a downward trend.
Have at it! There's no business model, no plan, nothing. Even at sub penny, still expensive wall paper me thinks.
Even the "believers" have retreated under the rug!
another store shutting down? Which one?
Typical BH company, dumping into NEWS!
Looks like mild porn to me and what's Barry PR'ing, A green car wash? Demographics is limited or not done, on campus coffee is 1/2 the cost at a woody walk-up Barista. Remember, listen to what Barry says, but WATCH what he does!
Excellent news source for our company. Where's the calendar and the stores that have Ice cream on its shelves.
I getting a warm a fuzzy notion, looking for a run!
I'm waiting for the next PR stating that bcci is being R/S'ed into another company leaving bcci worthless as BH did to form this POS.
there's nothing to stop him.
parkwest As usual, I find your commentary instering.
Your observation that adjudication is a monetary equation is true.
I find your analogy of the red-headed step children, talk is cheap. Particularly instering.
An observation of mine: As BH and company continue to "grind the grist" BH will end up worthless, along with his "Marks" or as I eluded, prosecuted.
FWIW: Mark Anthony Lopez. UNICO
The system, ever slow, works!
Another desert dirt scam bites the dust. Published in the San Diego Tribune Jan, 24, 2013
www.fbi.gov/sandiego/press-releases/2013/former-ceo-president-of-san-diego-based-company-charged-in-28-million-stock-fraud
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Former CEO-President of San Diego-Based Company Charged in $28 Million Stock Fraud
Mark Lopez also Accused of Obstructing SEC Investigation by Hiding E-mails in Manila Folders Marked “Files Deleted” and “Not Released to SEC Subpoena (Delete)”
U.S. Attorney’s Office January 22, 2013
Southern District of California (619) 557-5610
United States Attorney Laura E. Duffy announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Mark Anthony Lopez—the former president and CEO of Unico Inc. (“Unico”)—with one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and two counts of obstructing justice. Unico is a San Diego-based mining company whose stock is publically traded. Lopez was arrested on January 17, 2013, by special agents of the FBI.
According to the indictment, Lopez conspired with New Jersey-based stock trader Mark Allen Lefkowitz (who previously pled guilty) to manipulate the share price and volume of Unico’s stock to benefit corporate insiders at the expense of shareholders. As a result of the fraud, the company issued approximately nine billion new shares of its stock that it did not register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These new, unregistered shares diluted existing shares, causing their value to drop by as much as $7 million. At the same time, Lefkowitz received free-trading shares from Unico worth more than $28 million, which he sold to unsuspecting buyers on the open market.
To carry out the fraud, Lopez and Lefkowitz exploited Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act of 1933—a little-known provision that allows companies to issue unregistered shares of stock to settle “bona fide” debts. Lopez, on behalf of Unico, would enter into purported loan agreements with various shell corporations owned by Lefkowitz, most of which were based in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It was understood by the conspirators that Unico would purposefully default on the loan agreements so that Lefkowitz’s companies could initiate sham lawsuits against Unico.
Each and every one of these sham lawsuits would be brought by Florida-based lawyers in a Sarasota, Florida court. The Florida attorneys, even though they represented opposite sides in the lawsuits, would obtain their pleadings from a single Manhattan-based law firm that oversaw the sham lawsuits. Very soon after each lawsuit was filed—and typically within the very same week—Lopez and Lefkowitz would draft a written settlement agreement. The terms of the written settlement agreement would be extremely favorable to Lefkowitz. In short, Lopez would agree to settle Unico’s debt by issuing unregistered shares of stock worth, on average, seven times the debt that Unico actually owed. According to a secret side-agreement with Lopez, Lefkowitz would sell the shares on the open market to unsuspecting buyers and kick back a portion of the proceeds to Unico. This kickback would take the form of a new loan—which would have the added benefit of continuing the fraud scheme.
According to the indictment, Lopez also tried to obstruct an SEC probe into his misconduct by refusing to turn over e-mails, which he printed and concealed in two manila folders marked “Files Deleted” and another marked “Not Released to SEC Subpoena (Delete).” The indictment also alleged that Lopez redacted portions of an e-mail and tried to delete it from his computer and later lied to the SEC under oath during deposition testimony.
Lopez faces up to a total of 65 years in prison and $750,000 in fines. According to public filings, Lopez resigned his positions as CEO and president of Unico on June 9, 2012.
United States Attorney Duffy emphasized that this type of fraud attacks the very heart of our financial system. “The leaders of corporations—including and especially CEOs—owe a special duty to their shareholders. When these corporate leaders ignore that duty and use their positions to enrich insiders, it not only harms shareholders but also threatens to undermine confidence in our financial markets and slows our country’s ongoing economic recovery.” Duffy added that this investigation was initiated by special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Lopez is expected to appear in court before the Honorable Barbara L. Major on January 23, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. for a bond hearing, and before the Honorable Irma E. Gonzalez, United States District Court Judge on February 22, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., for a motion hearing.
Defendant in Case Number 12CR5236-IEG
Mark Anthony Lopez
Summary of Charges
Conspiracy to commit securities fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349.
Maximum penalties: 25 years in prison, five years’ supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment.
Destruction, alteration and falsification of records, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1519. Maximum penalties: 20 years in prison, five years’ supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment
Federal Bureau of Investigation
An indictment itself is not evidence that the defendant committed the crimes charged. The defendant is presumed innocent until the United States meets its burden in court of proving guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.