In the Matter of: National Manufacturing Technologies, Inc., Natural Solutions Corp., Natural Wonders, Inc., Net Nanny Software International, Inc., Netcentives, Inc., and Netcruise.com, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading, 26451-26452 [08-1242]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 91 / Friday, May 9, 2008 / Notices Part 531, section 531.606: Maximum limits on locality rates (only to the extent necessary to provide a locality rate may not exceed the rate for EX-IV plus 5 percent for employees in the upper range extension). Part 536, subpart B: Grade Retention. Part 536, subpart C: Pay Retention (only to the extent necessary to (1) replace ‘‘grade’’ with ‘‘pay band;’’ (2) bar employees with a rating of record lower than Fully Successful from receiving retained rate increases under 5 CFR 536.305; (3) provide that pay retention provisions do not apply to conversions into the demonstration project from the General Schedule or other pay system, as long as the employee’s total pay rate is not reduced); (4) provide that a retained rate may not exceed the rate for EX–IV plus 5 percent; (5) provide the pay (including any locality adjustment or staffing supplement) of an employee in the upper range extension who is rated below Outstanding will be converted to a retained rate before processing any other actions; (6) provide a retained rate that is less than the maximum rate (including any locality adjustment or staffing supplement) of the upper range extension for an employee who receives a rating of record of Outstanding will be terminated and converted to an equal adjusted rate; (7) provide the range maximum rate used to compute retained rate adjustments is the normal range maximum rate (including any locality adjustment or staffing supplement) for employees with a rating of record below Outstanding and the upper range maximum rate (including any locality adjustment or staffing supplement) for an employees with an Outstanding rating of record; and (8) provide when a retained rate for an employee with a rating of record below Fully Successful falls below the applicable adjusted rate for the normal band maximum, the retained rate will be terminated and the employee’s pay will be set at an adjusted rate equal to the retained rate). Part 550, sections 550.106–107: Biweekly and annual maximum earnings limitation (only to the extent necessary to provide that an applicable staffing supplement is added to the GS– 15, step 10, rate in lieu of the applicable locality payment). Part 550, section 550.113(a): Computation of overtime pay (only to the extent necessary to provide that the GS–10 minimum special rate (if any) for the special rate category that would otherwise apply to an employee (but for the existence of the demonstration project) is deemed to be the ‘‘applicable special rate of pay’’ in determining the overtime hourly rate cap). VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:01 May 08, 2008 Jkt 214001 Part 550, section 550.703: Definitions (to the extent necessary to modify paragraph (c)(4) of the definition of ‘‘reasonable offer’’ by replacing ‘‘two grade or pay levels’’ with ‘‘one pay band level’’ and ‘‘grade or pay level’’ with ‘‘pay band level’’). Part 591, subpart B, section 591.204: Cost-of-living allowances and post differentials (only to the extent necessary to provide that the demonstration project pay system is a qualifying pay plan). Part 752, section 752.401(a)(3): Adverse actions (only to the extent necessary to replace ‘‘grade’’ with ‘‘pay band’’). Part 752, section 752.401(a)(4): Adverse actions (only to the extent necessary to provide that adverse action provisions do not apply to (1) conversions into the demonstration project from the General Schedule or other pay system, as long as the employee’s total rate of pay is not reduced and (2) reductions in rates of basic pay to offset a locality pay or staffing supplement rate increase as a result of receiving a rating of record below Fully Successful). Note: If any of the provisions of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, listed above are revised during the period this demonstration project is in effect, FSIS may choose to terminate the waiver of one or more such provisions with respect to employees participating in the project, without formally modifying the project itself. FSIS must notify OPM when any such waiver is terminated. [FR Doc. E8–10440 Filed 5–8–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–43–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION File No. 500–1 In the Matter of: ABS Group, Inc. (n/k/ a The Motion Picture Group, Inc.), Accrue Software, Inc., iAsiaworks, Inc., Premier Laser Systems, Inc., Siskon Gold Corp., and Syquest Technology, Inc. (n/k/a SYQT, Inc.); Order of Suspension of Trading May 7, 2008. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of ABS Group, Inc. (n/k/a The Motion Picture Group, Inc.), because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended June 30, 1998. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Accrue PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26451 Software, Inc., because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended December 28, 2002. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of iAsiaworks, Inc., because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended September 30, 2001. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Premier Laser Systems, Inc., because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended December 31, 1999. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Siskon Gold Corp., because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended December 31, 1997. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Syquest Technology, Inc. (n/k/a SYQT, Inc.), because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended June 30, 1998. The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of the above-listed companies. Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the securities of the above-listed companies is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on May 7, 2008, through 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 20, 2008. By the Commission. Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 08–1241 Filed 5–7–08; 10:47 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 500–1] In the Matter of: National Manufacturing Technologies, Inc., Natural Solutions Corp., Natural Wonders, Inc., Net Nanny Software International, Inc., Netcentives, Inc., and Netcruise.com, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading May 6, 2008. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of National E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 26452 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 91 / Friday, May 9, 2008 / Notices Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended December 31, 2000. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Natural Solutions Corp. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended January 31, 2002. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Natural Wonders, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended October 28, 2000. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Net Nanny Software International, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended June 30, 2001. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Netcentives, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended June 30, 2001. It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of Netcruise.com, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since the period ended September 30, 2000. The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the securities of the above-listed companies. Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the abovelisted companies is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on May 6, 2008, through 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 19, 2008. By the Commission. Jill M. Peterson, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 08–1242 Filed 5–7–08; 10:47 am] jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–57770; File No. SR–Amex– 2008–37] Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Extending the Roll-Out of the Amex Book Clerk Program May 2, 2008. Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on May 1, 2008, the American Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘Amex’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as non-controversial under section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder,4 which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange seeks to extend the implementation period of the Amex Book Clerk (‘‘ABC’’) program from May 2, 2008 through December 31, 2008. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s Web site (https://www.amex.com), at the Exchange’s principal office, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements. 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). 4 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:01 May 08, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Commission recently approved the Exchange’s proposed rule change (1) to eliminate the obligation and ability of an Exchange options specialist to act as an agent in connection with orders in his or her assigned options classes; and (2) to amend certain Exchange rules relating to the operation of the ABC program.5 Exchange Rule 995–ANTE originally provided that the roll-out of the ABC Proposal would occur over a six-month period ending on May 1, 2008. The Exchange herein proposes an extension of the roll-out period commencing on May 2, 2008 and ending on December 31, 2008. The Exchange submits that complexities associated with a proposed transaction with NYSE Euronext, Inc. have caused a delay in the original ABC Proposal roll-out schedule. The Exchange believes that an extension of the roll-out of the ABC Proposal through December 31, 2008 will allow the Exchange to complete the implementation and roll-out of the ABC Proposal in a reasonable and measured manner. As set forth in the ABC Proposal and the Exchange’s Regulatory Circular 2008–03 (January 23, 2008), during the roll-out period, options specialists who continue to operate the customer limit order book will continue to be subject to the same agency obligations as are currently provided under Amex Rules 950–ANTE(l) and 958–ANTE(e). 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with section 6(b) 6 of the Act in general and section 6(b)(5) 7 in particular in that it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing, settling, and processing of information with respect to facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanisms of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. Additionally, the proposed rule change is not designed to 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 56804 (November 16, 2007), 72 FR 66002 (November 26, 2007) (SR–Amex–2006–107) (‘‘ABC Proposal’’). 6 15 U.S.C. 78f. 7 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 91 (Friday, May 9, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26451-26452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1242]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[File No. 500-1]


In the Matter of: National Manufacturing Technologies, Inc., 
Natural Solutions Corp., Natural Wonders, Inc., Net Nanny Software 
International, Inc., Netcentives, Inc., and Netcruise.com, Inc.; Order 
of Suspension of Trading

May 6, 2008.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is 
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of 
National

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Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic 
reports since the period ended December 31, 2000.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is 
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of 
Natural Solutions Corp. because it has not filed any periodic reports 
since the period ended January 31, 2002.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is 
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of 
Natural Wonders, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports 
since the period ended October 28, 2000.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is 
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of 
Net Nanny Software International, Inc. because it has not filed any 
periodic reports since the period ended June 30, 2001.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is 
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of 
Netcentives, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since 
the period ended June 30, 2001.
    It appears to the Securities and Exchange Commission that there is 
a lack of current and accurate information concerning the securities of 
Netcruise.com, Inc. because it has not filed any periodic reports since 
the period ended September 30, 2000.
    The Commission is of the opinion that the public interest and the 
protection of investors require a suspension of trading in the 
securities of the above-listed companies.
    Therefore, it is ordered, pursuant to section 12(k) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that trading in the above-listed 
companies is suspended for the period from 9:30 a.m. EDT on May 6, 
2008, through 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 19, 2008.

    By the Commission.
Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 08-1242 Filed 5-7-08; 10:47 am]
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