Exhibit 99(b) MICHAEL H. AHRENS, CAL. BAR NO. 44766 GERALDINE A. FREEMAN, CAL. BAR NO. 111483 JEFFREY K. REHFELD, CAL. BAR NO. 188128 KIMBERLY S. FINEMAN, CAL. BAR NO. 184433 SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP A Limited Liability Partnership...Natural Wonders Inc • March 12th, 2001 • Retail-retail stores, nec
