*Note: These hoaxes may vary somewhat in their wording. We suggest you forward us the email in question at: hoax@kravinsystems.com Virus type Hoaxes: SECTOR ZERO VIRUS ALERT Petition type Hoaxes: DRUNK DRIVER POEM Donation type Hoaxes: Cancer (DO NOT DELETE) - You must forward! Free Stuff type Hoaxes: Informal type Hoaxes: Nostradamus' prediction KFC HOAX Earn Money type Hoaxes: Microsoft - Bill Gates; Big Brother Bill Will Pay To Track Your E-mail Virus type Hoaxes: SECTOR ZERO VIRUS ALERT Refer to: http://vil.nai.com/vil/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=98893 VIRUS ALERT/WORST EVER ACCORDING TO CNN PLEASE SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST!! A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) and by McAfee (www.mcafee.com) as the most destructive ever! This virus was discovered yesterday afternoon by McAfee and no vaccine has yet been developed. This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital information for its functioning are stored. This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically to all contacts on your list with the title "A Virtual Card for You." As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes so that the user has to re-boot. Then the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently destroying the hard disk. Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New York, according to news broadcast by CNN ww.cnn.com/http://www.cnn.com). This alert was received by an employee of Microsoft itself. So don't open any mails with subject: "A Virtual Card for You." As soon as you get the mail, delete it. Please pass this mail to all of your friends. Forward this to everyone in your address book. I would rather receive this 25 times than not at all. Also: Intel announced that a new and very destructive virus was discovered recently. If you receive an email called "An Internet Flower For You," do not open it. Delete it right away! This virus removes all dynamic link libraries (.DLL files) from your computer. Your computer will not be able to boot up!! Petition type Hoaxes: DRUNK DRIVER POEM Refer to: http://www3.madd.org/aboutmad/fullfaq.cfm?ID=17 PLEASE READ TO THE END AND SIGN!!! thank you! *** "I Went To A Party, Mom" I went to a party, And remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom So I had a sprite instead. I felt proud of myself, The way you said I would, That I didn't drink and drive, Though some friends said I should. I made a healthy choice, And your advice to me was right, The party finally ended, And the kids drove out of sight. I got into my car, Sure to get home in one piece, I never knew what was coming, Mom Something I expected least. Now I'm lying on the pavement, And I hear the policeman say, "The kid that caused this wreck was drunk," Mom, his voice seems far away. My own blood's all around me, As I try hard not to cry. I can hear the paramedic say, This girl is going to die." I'm sure the guy had no idea, While he was flying high, Because he chose to drink and drive, Now I would have to die. So why do people do it, Mom Knowing that it ruins lives? And now the pain is cutting me, Like a hundred stabbing knives. Tell sister not to be afraid, Mom Tell daddy to be brave, And when I go to heaven, Put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave. Someone should have taught him, That its wrong to drink and drive. Maybe if his parents had, I'd still be alive. My breath is getting shorter, Mom I'm getting really scared. These are my final moments, And I'm so unprepared. I wish that you could hold me Mom, As I lie here and die. I wish that I could say I love you, Mom So I love you and good-bye. WE ARE HOPING TO GET 5,000 SIGNATURES ON THIS, THEN PASS IT ON TO THE PRESIDENT. PLEASE SIGN! When this petition has reached 5,000, please return it to: MADD PO Box 541688 Dallas, TX 75354-1688 info@madd.org <mailto:info@madd.org> <mailto:info@madd.org> <mailto:info@madd.org> <mailto:info@madd.org 800-GET-MADD IF YOU GET THIS PETITION AND JUST DELETE IT, YOUR SELFISHNESS KNOWS NO BOUNDS...SIGNING IS SUCH A SMALL EFFORT TO MAKE. AFTER YOU'VE READ THE POEM, PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME AT THE BOTTOM. AND NEVER FORGET ... DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. EVER! NOT EVEN ONCE, THINKING IT WON'T MATTER - IT -WILL-MATTER.! Donation type Hoaxes: Cancer (DO NOT DELETE) - You must forward! Refer to: http://www.wish.org/home/frame_chainletters.htm This Internet-based chain letter claims that a 7-year-old girl named Amy Bruce, who is suffering from a brain tumor and lung cancer, will receive 7 cents from the Make-A-Wish Foundation each time her letter is forwarded via e-mail. Make-A-Wish Foundation® Does Not Participate In Chain Letter Or Other Direct Solicitation Wishes. Each day, the Make-A-Wish Foundation National Office and chapters receive hundreds of inquiries regarding chain letters claiming to be associated with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As a matter of policy, the Make-A-Wish Foundation does not conduct these types of wishes—including Internet and e-mail requests Free Stuff type Hoaxes: Informal type Hoaxes: KFC HOAX: This is Very Disturbing - This was sent to me so I'm just sharing the information. KFC has been a part of our American traditions for many years. Many people, day in and day out, eat at KFC religiously. Do they really know what they are eating? During a recent study of KFC done at the University of New Hampshire, they found some very upsetting facts. First of all, has anybody noticed that just recently, the company has changed their name? Kentucky Fried Chicken has become KFC. Does anybody know why? We thought the real reason was because of the "FRIED" food issue. It's not. The reason why they call it KFC is because they can not use the word chicken anymore. Why? KFC does not use real chickens. They actually use genetically manipulated organisms. These so called "chickens" are kept alive by tubes inserted into their bodies to pump blood and nutrients throughout their structure. They have no beaks, no feathers, and no feet. Their bone structure is dramatically shrunk to get more meat out of them. This is great for KFC because they do not have to pay so much for their production costs. There is no more plucking of the feathers or the removal of the beaks and feet. The government has told them to change all of their menus so they do not say chicken anywhere. If you look closely you will notice this. Listen to their commercials, I guarantee you will not see or hear the word chicken. I find this matter to be very disturbing. I hope people will start to realize this and let other people know. Please forward this message to as many people as you can. Together we make KFC start using real chicken again.     Nostradamus' prediction Refer to: http://www.snopes2.com/inboxer/hoaxes/predict.htm http://www.nostradamus-repository.org/cityofgod.html http://skepdic.com/nostrada.html Claim: A 1654 Nostradamus prediction said World War III would begin with the fall of "two brothers," a reference to the destroyed World Trade Center towers. Status: False. Earn Money type Hoaxes: Microsoft - Bill Gates; Big Brother Bill Will Pay To Track Your E-mail Subject: Please forward this! This is no joke. Forward this to everyone you know ASAP I had to clean up a lot of junk just to pass it on. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FROM: GatesBeta@microsoft.com ATTACH: Tracklog@microsoft.com/Track883432/~TraceActive/On.html Hello Everyone, And thank you for signing up for my Beta Email Tracking Application or (BETA) for short. My name is Bill Gates. Here at Microsoft we have just compiled an e-mail tracing program that tracks everyone to whom this message is forwarded to. It does this through an unique IP (Internet Protocol) address log book database. We are experimenting with this and need your help. Forward this to everyone you know and if it reaches 1000 people everyone on the list you will receive $1000 and a copy of Windows98 at my expense. Enjoy. Note: Duplicate entries will not be counted. You will be notified by email with further instructions once this email has reached 1000 people. Windows98 will not be shipped until it has been released to the general public. Your friend, Bill Gates & The Microsoft Development Team.   email us at: hoax@kravinsystems.com

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