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FORM 00 XXXXXX XXXXXX BANKRUPTCY COURT VOLUNTARY PETITION
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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Name of Debtor (if individual, enter: Last, First, Middle): Name of Joint Debtor (Spouse)(Last, First, Middle):
SCOOP, INC.
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All Other Names used by the Debtor in the last 6 years All Other Names used by the Joint Debtor in the last
(include married, maiden, and trade names) 6 years. (include married, maiden, and trade names);
KARLSSON-DEL REY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.;
NEWSMAKERS
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Soc. Sec./Tax I.D. No. (if more than one, state all); Soc. Sec./Tax I.D. No. (if more than one, state all)
00-0000000
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Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx xx Xxxxxx (Xx. & Xxxxxx, Xxxx, Xxxxx & Zip Code); Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx xx Xxxxx Xxxxxx (Xx. & Xxxxxx, Xxxx,
0000 RED HILL AVENUE State & Zip Code)
XXXXX XXX XX 00000
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County of Residence or of the County of Residence or of the Principal Place of
Principal Place of Business: ORANGE Business:
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Mailing Address of Debtor (if different from street address): Mailing Address of Joint Debtor (if different from
street address):
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Location of Principal Assets of Business Debtor
(if different from street address above):
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INFORMATION REGARDING THE DEBTOR (CHECK THE APPLICABLE BOXES)
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VENUE (Check any applicable box)
/X/ Debtor has been domiciled or has had a residence, principal place of business, or principal assets in this District for 180
days immediately preceding the date of this petition or for a longer part of such 180 days than in any other District.
/ / There is a bankruptcy case concerning debtor's affiliate, general partner, or partnership pending in this District.
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TYPE OF DEBTOR (check all boxes that apply) CHAPTER OR SECTION OF BANKRUPTCY CODE UNDER WHICH
/ / Individual(s) / / Railroad THE PETITION IS FILED (check one box)
/X/ Corporation / / Stockbroker
/ / Partnership / / Commodity Broker / / Chapter 7 /X/ Chapter 11 / / Chapter 13
/ / Other ___________ / / Chapter 9 / / Chapter 12
/ / Sec. 304 - Case ancillary to foreign proceeding
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NATURE OF DEBTS (Check one box) FILING FEE (Check one box)
/ / Consumer/Non-Business /X/ Business /X/ Full Filing Fee attached
------------------------------------ / / Filing Fee to be paid in installments
CHAPTER 11 SMALL BUSINESS (check all boxes that apply) (Applicable to individuals only)
/ / Debtor is a small business as defined in 11 U.S.C. Section 101 Must attach signed application for the court's
/ / Debtor is and elects to be considered a small business under consideration certifying that the debtor is
11 U.S.C. Section 1121(e)(optional) unable to pay fee except in installments. Rule
1006(b). See Official Form No. 3.
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STATISTICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION (Estimates only)
/X/ Debtor estimates that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
/ / Debtor estimates that, after any exempt property is excluded and administrative expenses paid, there
be no funds available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
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1-15 16-49 50-99 100-199 200-999
Estimated Number of Creditors / / / / / / / / / /
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Estimated Assets
$0 to $50,001 to $100,001 to $500,001 to $1,000,001 to $10,000,001 to $50,000,001 to
$50,000 $100,000 $500,000 $1 million $10 million $50 million $100 million
/ / / / / / /X/ / / / / / /
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Estimated Debts
$0 to $50,001 to $100,001 to $500,001 to $1,000,001 to $10,000,001 to $50,000,001 to
$50,000 $100,000 $500,000 $1 million $10 million $50 million $100 million
/ / / / / / / / /X/ / / / /
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VOLUNTARY PETITION Name of Debtor(s):
(This page must be completed and filed in every case) SCOOP, INC.
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PRIOR BANKRUPTCY CASE FILED WITHIN LAST 6 YEARS (if more than one, attach additional sheet)
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Location Where Filed: Case Number: Date Filed:
NONE
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PENDING BANKRUPTCY CASE FILED BY ANY SPOUSE, PARTNER, OR AFFILIATE OF THIS DEBTOR (if more than one, attach additional sheet)
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Name of Debtor: Case Number: Date Filed:
NONE
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District: Relationship: Judge:
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SIGNATURES
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SIGNATURE(s) OF DEBTOR(s) (INDIVIDUAL/JOINT) SIGNATURE OF DEBTOR (CORPORATE/PARTNERSHIP)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information I declare under penalty of perjury that the information
provided in this petition is true and correct. provided in this petition is true and correct and that I
[If petitioner is an individual whose debts are primarily have been authorized to file this petition on behalf of
consumer debts and has chosen to file under chapter 7] the debtor.
I am aware that I may proceed under chapter 7,11,12 or 13 of
title 11, United State Code, understand the relief available The debtor requests relief in accordance with the
under each such chapter, and choose to proceed under chapter 7. chapter of title 11, United States Code, specified in
I request relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, this petition.
United States Code, specific in this petition.
X NOT APPLICABLE X /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx
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Signature of Debtor Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx
X NOT APPLICABLE XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
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Signature of Joint Debtor Print or Type Name of Authorized Individual
------------------------------------------------- CEO & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Telephone Number (If not represented by attorney) --------------------------------------------
Title of Authorized Individual
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Date July 31, 1998
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Date
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SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY SIGNATURE OF NON-ATTORNEY PETITION PREPARER
X /s/ Xxxxxx X. Opera I certify that I am a bankruptcy petition preparer as
---------------------------------------------------- defined in 11 U.S.C. Section 110, that I prepared this
Xxxxxx X. Opera document for compensation, and that I have provided the
debtor with a copy of this document.
XXXXXX X. OPERA, STATE BAR NO 101182
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Printed Name of Attorney for Debtor(s) ---------------------------------------------------
Printed Name of Bankruptcy Preparer
XXXXX & OPERA
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Firm Name ---------------------------------------------------
Social Security Number
00000 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX 0000
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Address ---------------------------------------------------
Xxxxxxx
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(000) 000-0000 ---------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------- Names and Social Security numbers of all other
Telephone Number individuals who prepared or assisted in preparing
this document:
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Date NOT APPLICABLE
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EXHIBIT A additional signed sheets conforming to the appropriate
(To be completed if debtor is required to file periodic official form for each person.
reports (e.g., forms 10K and 10Q) with the Securities
and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) X
or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is requesting --------------------------------------------------
relief under chapter 11) Signature of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer
/X/ Exhibit A is attached and made a part of this petition.
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EXHIBIT B Date
(To be completed if debtor is an individual
whose debts are primarily consumer debts) A bankruptcy petition preparer's failure to comply
I, the attorney for the petitioner named in the foregoing with the provisions of title 11 and the Federal Rules
petition, declare that I have informed the petitioner that of Bankruptcy Procedure may result in fines or
[he or she] may proceed under chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 of imprisonment or both. 11 U.S.C. Section 110; 18
title 11, United States Code, and have explained the relief U.S.C. Section 156.
available under such chapter.
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Xxxxxx X. Opera Date
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
In Re Scoop. Inc. Case No. ________
00-0000000 Chapter 11
EXHIBIT "A" TO VOLUNTARY PETITION
1. If any of debtor's securities are registered under section 12 of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the SEC file number is 000-22281.
2. The following financial data is the latest available information and
refers to debtor's condition on July 31, 1998.
a. Total assets $ 950,000.00
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b. Total debts (including debts listed
in 2.c., below) $ 1,431,273.83
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Approximate
number of
holders
c. Debt securities held by more than 500 holders.
secured / / unsecured / / subordinated / / $ 0.00 0
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secured / / unsecured / / subordinated / / $ 0.00 0
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secured / / unsecured / / subordinated / / $ 0.00 0
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secured / / unsecured / / subordinated / / $ 0.00 0
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secured / / unsecured / / subordinated / / $ 0.00 0
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Number of shares of preferred stock 0 0
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Number of shares of common stock 5,501,214 1,104
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Comments, if any:
3. Brief description of debtor's business:
MEDIA AND INTERNET SERVICE
4. List the name of any person who directly or indirectly owns, controls, or
holds, with power to vote, 5% or more of the voting securities of debtor:
XXXX X. XXXXXXXX
Exhibit A- Page 1
