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EXHIBIT 10.1

                     SONICPORT, INC. 2000 STOCK OPTION PLAN

         1. PURPOSES OF THE PLAN. The purposes of this Stock Option Plan (the
"Plan") are to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of
substantial responsibility, to provide additional incentive to Employees,
Directors and Consultants and to promote the success of the Company's business.
Options granted under the Plan may be Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory
Stock Options, as determined by the Administrator at the time of grant.

         2. DEFINITIONS. As used herein, the following definitions shall apply:

                  (a) "Administrator" means the Board or any of its Committees
as shall be administering the Plan in accordance with Section 4 hereof.

                  (b) "Applicable Laws" means the requirements relating to the
administration of stock option plans under U.S. state corporate laws, U.S.
federal and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation
system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the applicable laws of
any other Country or jurisdiction where Options are granted under the Plan.

                  (c) "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company.

                  (d) "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.

                  (e) "Committee" means a committee of Directors appointed by
the Board in accordance with Section 4 hereof.

                  (f) "Common Stock" means the Common Stock of the Company.

                  (g) "Company" means Sonicport.com, Inc. (formerly known as New
World Publishing, Inc.), a Nevada corporation.

                  (h) "Consultant" means any person who is engaged by the
Company or any Parent or Subsidiary to render consulting or advisory services to
such entity.

                  (i) "Director" means a member of the Board of Directors of the
Company.

                  (j) "Disability" means total and permanent disability as
defined in Section 22(e) (3) of the Code.

                  (k) "Employee" means any persons, including Officers and
Directors, employed by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company. A
Service Provider (defined below) shall not cease to be an Employee in the case
of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company or (ii) transfers between
locations of the Company or between the Company, its Parent, any Subsidiary, or
any successor. For Purposes of Incentive Stock Options, no such leave may exceed
three months, unless reemployment upon expiration of a such leave is guaranteed
by statute or contract. Neither service as a Director nor payment of a
director's fee by the Company shall be sufficient to constitute "employment" by
the Company.

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                  (l) "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended.

                  (m) "Fair Market Value" means, as of any date, the value of
Common Stock determined as follows:

                           (i) If the Common Stock is listed on any established
stock exchange or a national market system, including without limitation the
Nasdaq National Market or The Nasdaq SmallCap Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market,
its Fair Market Value shall be the closing sales price for such stock (or the
closing bid, if no sales were reported) as quoted on such exchange or system for
the date on which the Option is granted, as reported in The Wall Street Journal
or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable;

                           (ii) If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a
recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, its Fair
Market Value shall be the mean between the high bid and low asked prices for the
Common Stock on the date on which the Option is granted; or

                           (iii) In the absence of an established market for the
Common Stock, the Fair Market Value thereof shall be determined in good faith by
the Administrator.

                  (n) "Incentive Stock Option" means an Option intended to
qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the
Code.

                  (o) "Nonstatutory Stock Option" means an Option not intended
to quality as an Incentive Stock Option.

                  (p) "Officer" means a person who is an officer of the Company
within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder.

                  (q) "Option" means a stock option granted pursuant to the
Plan.

                  (r) "Option Grant" means a written agreement between the
Company and an Optionee evidencing the terms and conditions of an individual
Option grant. The Option Grant is subject to the terms and conditions of the
Plan.

                  (s) "Optioned Stock" means the Common Stock subject to an
Option.

                  (t) "Optionee" means the holder of an outstanding Option
granted under the Plan.

                  (u) "Parent" means a "parent corporation," whether now or
hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.

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                  (v) "Plan" means this Sonicport.com, Inc. 1999 Stock Option
Plan.

                  (w) "Section l6(b)" means Section 16(b) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

                  (x) "Service Provider" means an Employee, Director or
Consultant.

                  (y) "Share" means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in
accordance with Section 11 below.

                  (z) "Subsidiary" means a "subsidiary corporation," whether now
or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.

         3. STOCK SUBJECT TO THE PLAN. Subject to the provisions Section 11 of
the Plan, the maximum aggregate number of Shares which may be subject to option
and sold under the Plan is four million (4,000,000) Shares. The Shares may be
authorized but unissued, or reacquired Common Stock. If an Option expires or
becomes unexercisable without having been exercised in full, the unpurchased
shares which were subject thereto shall become available for future grant or
sale under the Plan (unless the Plan has terminated). However, Shares that have
actively been issued under the Plan, upon exercise of an Option, shall not be
returned to the Plan and shall not become available for future distribution
under the Plan.

         4. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN.

                  (a) Administrator. The Plan shall be administered by the Board
or Committee appointed by the Board, which Committee shall be constituted to
comply with Applicable Laws. The membership of the Committee shall be
constituted so as to comply at all times with the then applicable requirements
for Outside Directors of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act and
Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Committee shall serve at the
pleasure of the Board and shall have the powers designated herein and such other
powers as the Board may from time to time confer upon it.

                  (b) Powers of the Administrator. Subject to the provisions of
the Plan and, in the case of a Committee, the specific duties delegated by the
Board to such Committee, and subject to the approval of any relevant
authorities, the Administrator shall have the authority in its discretion:

                           (i) to determine the Fair Market Value;

                           (ii) to select the Service Providers to whom Options
may from time to time be granted hereunder;

                           (iii) to determine the number of Shares to be covered
by each such award granted hereunder;

                           (iv) to approve forms of Option Grants for use under
the Plan;

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                           (v) to determine the terms and conditions of any
Option granted hereunder. Such terms and conditions may include, but are not
limited to, the exercise price, the time or times when Options may be exercised
(which may be based on performance criteria), any vesting acceleration or waiver
of forfeiture restrictions, and any restriction or limitation regarding any
Option or the Common Stock relating thereto, based in each case on such factors
as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, shall determine;

                           (vi) to determine whether and under what
circumstances an Option may be settled in cash under subsection 9(e) instead of
Common Stock;

                           (vii) to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and
regulations relating to the Plan, including rules and regulations relating to
sub-plans established tar the purpose of qualifying for preferred tax treatment
under foreign tax laws;

                           (viii) to allow Optionees to satisfy withholding tax
obligations by electing to have the Company withhold from the Shares to be
issued upon exercise of an Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market
Value equal to the amount required to be withheld, The Fair Market Value of the
Shares to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to
be withheld is to be determined, All elections by Optionees to hove Shares
withheld far this purpose shall be made in such form and under such conditions
as the Administrator may deem necessary or advisable;

                           (ix) to construe and interpret the terms of the Plan
and awards granted and pursuant to the Plan.

                  (c) Effect of Administrator's Decision. All decisions,
determinations and interpretations of the Administrator shall be final and
binding on all Optionees.

         5. ELIGIBILITY.

                  (a) Nonstatutory Stock Options may be granted to Service
Providers, Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees.

                  (b) Each Option shall be designated in the Option Grant as
either an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option. However,
notwithstanding such designation, to the extent that the aggregate Fair Market
Value of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are
exercisable for the first time by the Optionee during any calendar year (under
all plans of the Company and any Parent or Subsidiary) exceeds $100,000, such
Options shall be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options. For purposes of this
Section 5(b), Incentive Stock Options shall be taken into account in the order
in which they were granted. The Fair Market Value of the Shares shall be
determined as of the time the Option with respect to such Shares is granted.

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                  (c) The Administrator shall have the discretion to grant
Options that are exercisable for unvested shares of Common Stock. Should the
Optionee cease to be employed with or perform services for the Company while
holding such unvested shares, the Company shall have the right to repurchase, at
the exercise price paid per share, any or all of those unvested shares. The
terms upon which such repurchase right shall be exercisable (including the
period and procedure for exercise and the appropriate vesting schedule for the
purchased shares) shall be established by the Administrator and set forth in the
document evidencing such repurchase right.

                  (d) Neither the Plan nor any Option shall confer upon any
Optionee any right with respect to continuing the Optionee's relationship as a
Service Provider with the Company, nor shall it interfere in any way with his or
her right or the Company's right to terminate such relationship at any time,
with or without cause.

                  (e) Subject to adjustment in accordance with the provisions of
Section 11 of the Plan, the maximum number of Options granted to any one
Optionee under the Plan shall be 2,000,000.

         6. TERM OF PLAN. The Plan shall become effective upon its adoption by
the Board. It shall continue in effect for a term of ten (10) years, unless
sooner terminated under Section 13 of the Plan.

         7. TERM OF OPTION. The term of each Option shall be stated in the
Option Grant; provided, however, that the term shall be no more than ten (10)
years from the date of grant thereof. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option
granted to an Optionee who, at the time the Option is granted, owns stock
representing more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of
stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the term of the Option shall
be five (5) years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided
in the Option Grant.

         8. OPTION EXERCISE PRICE AND CONSIDERATION.

                  (a) The per Share exercise price for the Shares to be issued
upon exercise of an Option shall be such price as is determined by the
Administrator, but shall be subject to the following:

                           (i) In the case of an Incentive Stock Option

                                    (A) granted to an Employee who, at the time
of grant or such Option, owns stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of
the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or
Subsidiary, the exercise price shall be no less than 110% of the Fair Market
Value per Share on the date of grant.

                                    (B) granted to any other Employee, the per
Share exercise price shall be no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per
Share on the date of grant.

                           (ii) in the case of a Nonstatutory Stock Option, the
par value, if any, per Share.

                           (iii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Options may be
granted with a per Share exercise price other than as required above pursuant to
a merger or other Corporate transaction.

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                  (b) The consideration to be paid for the Shares to be issued
upon exercise of an Option, including the method of payment, shall be determined
by the Administrator (and, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option, shall be
determined at the time of grant). Such consideration may consist of (1) cash,
(2) check, (3) other Shares which (x) in the case of Shares Acquired upon
exercise of an Option, have been owned by the Optionee for more than six months
on the date of surrender (or such other Shares as the Company determines will
not cause the Company to recognize for financial accounting purposes a charge
for compensation expense), and (y) have a Fair Market Value on the date of
surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which such
Option shall be exercised, (4) consideration received by the Company under a
cashless exercise program implemented by the Company in connection with the
Plan, or (6) in such other consideration as the Administrator deems appropriate,
or by a combination of the above. In making its determination as to the type of
consideration to accept, the Administrator shall consider if acceptance of such
consideration may be reasonably expected to benefit the Company. In the case of
an Incentive Stock Option, the permissible methods of payment shall be specified
at the time the Option is granted. The Administrator in its sole discretion may
accept a personal check in full or partial payment of any Shares. If the
exercise price is paid, and/or the Optionee's tax withholding obligation is
satisfied, in whole or in part with Shares, or through the withholding of Shares
issuable upon exercise of the Option, the value of the Shares surrendered or
withheld shall be their Fair Market Value on the date the Option is exercised.
The Administrator in its sole discretion may, on an individual basis or pursuant
to a general program established in connection with this Plan, cause the Company
to lend money to an Optionee, guarantee a loan to an Optionee, or otherwise
assist an Optionee to obtain the cash necessary to exercise all or a portion of
an Option granted hereunder or to pay any tax liability of the Optionee
attributable to such exercise. If the exercise price is paid in whole or part
with Optionee's promissory note, such note shall (i) provide for full recourse
to the maker, (ii) be collateralized by the pledge of the Shares that the
Optionee purchases upon exercise of the Option, (iii) bear interest at the prime
rate of the Company's principal lender, and (iv) contain such other terms as the
Administrator in its sole discretion shall reasonably require. No Optionee shall
be deemed to be a holder of any Shares subject to an Option unless and until a
stock certificate or certificates for those Shares are issued to that person(s)
under the terms of this Plan.

         9. EXERCISE OF OPTION.

                  (a) Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Shareholder. Any
Option granted hereunder shall be exercisable according to the terms hereof at
such times and under such conditions as determined by the Administrator and set
forth in the Option Grant. Unless the Administrator provides otherwise, vesting
of Options granted hereunder shall be tolled during any unpaid leave of absence.
An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a share.

                  An Option shall be deemed exercised when the Company receives:
(i) written or electronic notice of exercise (in accordance with the Option
Grant) from the person entitled to exercise the Option, (ii) full payment for
the Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised, and (iii) arrangements
that are satisfactory to the Administrator in its sole discretion have been made
for the Optionee's payment to the Company of the amount that is necessary for
the Company employing the Optionee to withhold in accordance with applicable
federal or state tax withholding requirements. Full payment may consist of any
consideration and method of payment authorized by the Administrator and
permitted by the Option Grant and the Plan. Shares issued upon exercise of an

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Option shall be issued in the name of the Optionee or, if requested by the
Optionee, in the name of the Optionee and his or her spouse. Until the Shares
are issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or
of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company, no right to vote or receive
dividends or any other rights as a shareholder shall exist with respect to the
Shares, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Company shall issue (or
cause to be issued) such Shares promptly after the Option is exercised. No
adjustment shall be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date
is prior to the date the Shares are issued, except as provided in Section 11 of
the Plan.

                  Exercise of an Option in any manner shall result in a decrease
in the number of Shares thereafter available, both for purposes of the Plan and
for sale under the Option, by the number of Shares as to which the Option is
exercised.

                  (b) Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider. If an
Optionee ceases to be a Service Provider, such Optionee may exercise his or her
Option within such period of time as is specified in the Option Grant to the
extent that the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event
later than the expiration of the term of the Option as set forth in the Option
Grant). In the absence of a specified time in the Option Grant, the Option shall
remain exercisable for three (3) months following the Optionee's termination.
If, on the date of termination, the Optionee is not vested as to his or her
entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option shall
revert to the Plan. If, after termination, the Optionee does not exercise his or
her Option within the time specified by the Administrator, the Option shall
terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option shall revert to the Plan.

                  (c) Disability of Optionee. If an Optionee ceases to be a
Service Provider as a result of the Optionee's Disability, the Optionee may
exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the
Option Grant to the extent the Option is vested on the date of termination (but
in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in
the Option Grant). In the absence of a specified time in the Option Grant, the
Option shall remain exercisable for twelve (12) months following the Optionee's
termination. If on the date of termination, the Optionee is not vested as to his
or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option
shall revert to the Plan. If after termination, the Optionee does not exercise
his or her Option within the time specified herein, the Option shall terminate,
and the Shares covered by such Option shall revert to the Plan.

                  (d) Death of Optionee. If an Optionee dies while a Service
Provider, the Option may be exercised within such period of time as is specified
in the Option Grant to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of death
(but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set
forth in the Option Grant) by the Optionee's estate or by a person who acquires
the right to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance. In the absence of a
specified time in the Option Grant, the option shall remain exercisable for
twelve (12) months following the Optionee's termination. If, at the time of
death, the Optionee is not vested as to the entire Option, the Shares covered by
the unvested portion of the Option shall immediately revert to the Plan. If the
Option is not so exercised within the time specified herein, the Option shall
terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option shall revert to the Plan.

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                  (e) Buyout Provisions. The Administrator may at any time offer
to buy out for a payment in cash or Shares, an Option previously granted, based
on such terms such conditions as the Administrator shall establish and
communicate to the Optionee at the time that such offer is made.

                  (f) Change in Control. Unless otherwise provided in any Option
Grant, each outstanding Option shall become immediately fully exercisable in the
event of a "Change in Control" or in the event that the Administrator exercises
its discretion to provide a cancellation notice with respect to the Option
pursuant to Section 11(c)(ii) hereof. For this purpose, the term "Change in
Control" shall mean:

                           (i) Approval by the shareholders of the Company of a
reorganization, merger, consolidation or other form of corporate transaction or
series of transactions, in each case, with respect to which persons who were the
shareholders of the Company immediately prior to such reorganization, merger or
consolidation or other transaction do not, immediately thereafter, own more than
fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power entitled to vote generally in
the election of directors of the reorganized, merged or consolidated company's
then outstanding voting securities, in substantially the same proportions as
their ownership immediately prior to such reorganization, merger, consolidation
or other transaction, or a liquidation or dissolution of the Company or the sale
of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (unless such
reorganization, merger, consolidation or other corporate transaction,
liquidation, dissolution or sale is subsequently abandoned); or

                           (ii) Individuals who, as of the date on which the
Option is granted, hereof, constitute the Board (the "Incumbent Board") cease
for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board, provided that any
person becoming a director subsequent to the date on which the Option was
granted whose election, or nomination for election by the Company's
shareholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors
then comprising the Incumbent Board (other than an election or nomination of an
individual whose initial assumption of office is in connection with an actual or
threatened election contest relating to the election of the Directors of the
Company, as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A, or any
successor provision thereto, promulgated under the Exchange Act) shall be, for
purposes of this Plan, considered as though such person were a member of the
Incumbent Board; or

                           (iii) The acquisition (other than from the Company)
by any person, entity or "group", within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or
14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act, of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of
Rule 13-d promulgated under the Exchange Act) of more than 50% of either the
then outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock or the combined voting
power of the Company's then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote
generally in the election of directors (hereinafter referred to as the ownership
of a "Controlling Interest") excluding, for this purpose, any acquisitions by
(1) the Company or its Subsidiaries, (2) any person, entity or "group" that as
of the date on which the Option is granted owns beneficial ownership (within the
meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of a Controlling
Interest or (3) any employee benefit plan of the Company or its Subsidiaries.

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         10. NON-TRANSFERABILITY OF OPTIONS.

                  (a) No Incentive Stock Option, and unless the prior written
consent of the Committee or the Board is obtained (which consent may be withheld
for any reason) and the transaction does not violate the requirements of Rule
16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act no Nonstatutory Stock Option, shall be
subject to alienation, assignment, pledge, charge or other transfer other than
by the Optionee by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and any attempt
to make any such prohibited transfer shall be void. Each Option shall be
exercisable during the Optionee's lifetime only by the Optionee, or in the case
of a Nonstatutory Stock Option that has been assigned or transferred with the
prior written consent of the Committee or the Board, only by the permitted
assignee.

                  (b) No Shares acquired by an Officer or Director pursuant to
the exercise of an Option may be sold, assigned, pledged or otherwise
transferred prior to the expiration of the six-month period following the date
on which the Option was granted, unless the transaction does not violate the
requirements of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act.

         11. ADJUSTMENTS UPON CHANGES IN CAPITALIZATION, MERGER OR ASSET SALE.

                  (a) Changes in Capitalization. Subject to any required action
by the shareholders of the Company, the number of shares of Common Stock covered
by each outstanding Option, the number of shares of Common Stock which have been
authorized for issuance under the Plan but as to which no Options have yet been
granted or which have been returned to the Plan upon cancellation or expiration
of an Option, and the maximum number of Shares that may be granted to any one
Optionee under the Plan, as well as the price per Share of Common Stock covered
by each such outstanding Option, shall be proportionately adjusted for any
increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Common Stock resulting
from a stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, combination or
reclassification of the Common Stock, or any other increase or decrease in the
number of issued shares of Common Stock affected without receipt of
consideration by the Company. The conversion of any convertible securities of
the Company shall not be deemed to have been "effected without receipt of
consideration." Such adjustment shall be made by the Board, whose determination
in that respect shall be final, binding and conclusive. Except as expressly
provided herein, no issuance by the Company of shares of stock of any class, or
securities convertible into shares of stock of any class, shall affect, and no
adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number or price
of shares of Common Stock subject to an Option.

                  (b) Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of the proposed
dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Administrator shall notify each
Optionee as soon as practicable prior to the effective date of such proposed
transaction. The Administrator in its discretion may provide for an Optionee to
have the right to exercise his or her Option until such time as shall be
determined by the Administrator prior to such transaction as to all of the
Optioned Stock covered thereby, including Shares as to which the Option would
not otherwise be exercisable. In addition, the Administrator may provide that
any Company repurchase option applicable to any Shares purchase upon exercise of
an Option shall lapse as to all such Shares, provided the proposed dissolution
or liquidation takes place at the time and in the manner contemplated. To the
extent it has not been previously exercised, an Option will terminate
immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed action.

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                  (c) Merger or Asset Sale. To the extent not previously
exercised, (i) each Option shall terminate immediately in the event of any
reorganization, merger, consolidation or other form of corporate transaction in
which the Company does not survive, unless the successor corporation, or a
parent or subsidiary of such successor corporation, assumes the Option or
substitutes an equivalent option or right, and (ii) the Administrator in its
sole discretion may by written notice ("cancellation notice") cancel, effective
upon the consummation of any corporate transaction described in Subsection
9(f)(i) hereof in which the Company does survive, any Option that remains
unexercised on such date. The Administrator shall give written notice of any
proposed transaction referred to in this Section 11(c) a reasonable period of
time prior to the closing date for such transaction (which notice may be given
either before or after approval of such transaction), in order that Optionees
may have a reasonable period of time prior to the closing date of such
transaction within which to exercise any Options that then are exercisable
(including any Options that may become exercisable upon the closing date of such
transaction). An Optionee may condition his exercise of any Option upon the
consummation of a transaction referred to in this Section 11(c). For the
purposes of this paragraph, the Option shall be considered assumed if, following
the merger or sale of assets, the option or right confers the right to purchase
or receive, for each Share of Optioned Stock subject to the Option immediately
prior to the merger or sale of assets, the consideration (whether stock, cash,
or other securities or property) received in the merger or sale of assets by
holders of Common Stock for each Share held on the effective date of the
transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of
consideration chosen by the holders of a majority or the outstanding Shares),
provided, however, that if such consideration received in the merger or sale of
assets is not solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent,
the Administrator may, with the consent of the successor corporation, provide
for the consideration to be received upon the exercise of the Option, for each
Share of Optioned Stock subject to the Option, to be solely common stock of the
successor corporation or its Parent equal in fair market value to the per Share
consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the merger or sale of
assets.

         12. TIME OF GRANTING OPTIONS. The date of grant of an Option shall, for
all purposes, be the date on which the Administrator makes the determination
granting such Option, or such other date as is determined by the Administrator.
Notice of the determination shall be given to each Employee to whom an Option is
so granted within a reasonable time after the date of such grant.

         13. AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF THE PLAN.

                  (a) Amendment and Termination. The Board may at any time
amend, alter, suspend, or terminate the Plan.

                  (b) Shareholder Approval. The Board shall obtain shareholder
approval of any Plan amendment to the extent necessary and desirable to comply
with Applicable Laws.

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                  (c) Effect of Amendment or Termination. No amendment,
alteration, suspension, or termination of the Plan shall impair the rights of
any Optionee, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Optionee and the
Administrator, which agreement must be in writing and signed by the Optionee and
the Company. Termination of the Plan shall not affect the Administrator's
ability to exercise the powers granted to it hereunder with respect to Optionee
granted under the Plan prior to the date of such termination.

         14. CONDITIONS UPON ISSUANCE OF SHARES.

                  (a) Legal Compliance. Shares shall not be issued pursuant to
the exercise of an option unless the exercise of such Option and the issuance
and delivery of such Shares shall comply with Applicable Laws and shall be
further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such
compliance.

                  (b) Investment Representations. As a condition to the exercise
of an Option, the Administrator may require the person exercising such Option to
represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise that the Shares are being
purchased only for investment and without any present intention to sell or
distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a
representation is required.

         15. INABILITY TO OBTAIN AUTHORITY. The inability of the Company to
obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority
is deemed by the Company's counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and
sale of any Shares hereunder, shall relieve the Company of any liability in
respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite
authority shall not have been obtained.

         16. RESERVATION OF SHARES. The Company, during the term of this Plan,
shall at all times reserve and keep available such number of Shares as shall be
sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Plan.

         17. SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL. The Plan, as amended and restated effective
as of August 25, 2000, shall be subject to approval by the shareholders of the
Company within twelve (12) months after the date the Plan, as so amended and
restated, is adopted by the Board. Such shareholder approval shall be obtained
in the degree and manner required under Applicable Laws.

         18. INFORMATION TO OPTIONEES AND PURCHASERS. The Company shall provide
to each Optionee and to each individual who acquires Shares pursuant to the
Plan, not less frequently than annually during the period such Optionee or
purchaser has one or more Options outstanding, and, in the case of an individual
who acquires Shares pursuant to the Plan, during the period such individual owns
such Shares, copies of annual financial statements. The Company shall not be
required to provide ouch statements to key employees whose duties in connection
with the Company assure their access to equivalent information.

         19. WITHHOLDING OR DEDUCTION FOR TAXES. If at any time specified herein
for the making of any issuance or delivery of any Option or Common Stock to any
Optionee, any law or regulation of any governmental authority having
jurisdiction in the premises shall require the Company to withhold, or to make
any deduction for, any taxes or to take any other action in connection with the
issuance or delivery then to be made, the issuance or delivery shall be deferred
until the withholding or deduction shall have been provided for by the Optionee
or beneficiary, or other appropriate action shall have been taken.

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EXHIBIT 10.4

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

          This Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is made as of JULY 3,
2000, between Sonicport.com, Inc. (the "Company"), and Richard Shapiro
("Shapiro"). In consideration of the terms and conditions herein, the parties
agree as follows:

                                    ARTICLE 1
                               GENERAL PROVISIONS
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         Section 1.01. TERM. Mr. Shapiro's employment pursuant to this Agreement
shall commence on July 3, 2000 and continue for a period of three (3) years
ending July 3, 2003.

         Section 1.02. PROBATIONARY PERIOD. Mr. Shapiro shall be subject to a
90-day probationary period, during which time the Company shall carefully
evaluate his performance and potential to determine whether his qualifications
are commensurate with his duties.

         Section 1.03. TERMINATION AT WILL. Mr. Shapiro's employment pursuant to
this Agreement shall constitute employment which is terminable at will by either
Mr. Shapiro or the Company, with or without cause or reason, and without advance
notice or any pay in lieu of advance notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if
Mr. Shapiro's employment is terminated, he shall be entitled to a Sixty Thousand
Dollar($60,000) severance bonus, payable in two (2) equal monthly installments
following the effective date of termination, unless the termination is due to
the following:

         1.03.1 Mr. Shapiro breaches or neglects the duties that he is required
         to perform or otherwise fails to use ordinary and reasonable care in
         the performance of his duties under the terms of this Agreement;

         1.03.2 Mr. Shapiro becomes mentally or physically incapacitated or
         disabled so that he will not be able to perform his duties under this
         Agreement for a period of three (3) months from the commencement of
         such incapacity;

         1.03.3 Mr. Shapiro dies;

         1.03.4 During Mr. Shapiro's employment with the Company, he is
         convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude;

         1.03.5 The company becomes insolvent, makes an assignment for the
         benefit of creditors, files for or has filed against it a petition in
         bankruptcy, or otherwise ceases to operate.

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         Section 1.04. TERMINATION OBLIGATIONS: RETURN OF COMPANY PROPERTY. Upon
termination of this Agreement, Mr. Shapiro shall promptly return all Company
property in his possession.

                                    ARTICLE 2
                 POSITION AND DUTIES; OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
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         Section 2.01. POSITION. Mr. Shapiro's position shall be the Chief
Financial Officer for the Company. Mr. Shapiro hereby agrees to perform such
services and accepts such employment upon the terms and conditions herein set
forth. Within Mr. Shapiro's first year of employment, the Company will review
him for a potential seat on the Company's Board of Directors.

         Section 2.02. DUTIES. Mr. Shapiro shall perform such services for the
Company as may be assigned by the Company, its Board of Directors and/or
Executive Officers which reasonably serve the purpose of this Agreement and/or
meet the needs of Company.

         Section 2.03. FULL ATTENTION TO BUSINESS. With the exception of
performing limited duties for Allstate Communications, Inc. or its affiliates,
during said employment, Mr. Shapiro shall devote his full business time,
energies, interest abilities and productive efforts to the business of the
Company and its affiliates or subsidiaries. Mr. Shapiro shall not engage in any
activity which conflicts or interferes with his performance of duties hereunder.

         Section 2.04. COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE DURING TERM. During said
employment, Mr. Shapiro shall comply in all respects with the Company's policies
with respect to conflicts of interest. Mr. Shapiro shall not, without the prior
written consent of the President of the Company, engage in or be interested,
directly or indirectly, in any business or operation competitive with the
Company or any of Company's related or affiliated companies. For the purpose of
this paragraph, Mr. Shapiro shall be deemed to be interested in a business or
operation which is competitive with the Company if Mr. Shapiro is interested in
such business or operation as a stockholder, director, officer, employee, agent,
partner, individual proprietor, lender, consultant, or independent contractor,
excluding publicly traded companies.

         Section 2.05. NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Mr. Shapiro
acknowledges that in connection with this Agreement and his performance
hereunder, he may acquire or learn "Confidential Information" of the Company by
virtue of a relationship of trust and confidence between Mr. Shapiro and the
Company. Mr. Shapiro warrants and agrees that during his said employment he
shall not disclose to anyone (other than to officers of Company or to such other
persons as such officers may designate), or use, except in the course of his
employment, any Confidential

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Information acquired by his in the course of or in connection with his
employment. As used herein, the term "Confidential Information" shall include,
but not be limited to: all information of any type or kind, whether or not
reduced to a writing and whether or not conceived, originated, discovered or
developed in whole or in part by Mr. Shapiro, which is directly related to
Company, its operations, policies, agreements with third parties, its financial
affairs and related matters, including business plans, strategic planning
information, product information, purchase and sales information and terms,
supplier negotiation points, styles and strategies, contents and terms of
contracts between the Company and suppliers, advertisers, vendors, contact
persons, terms of supplier and/or vendor contracts or particular transactions,
potential suppliers and/or vendors, or other related data; marketing information
such as but not limited to, prior, ongoing or proposed marketing programs,
presentations, or agreements by or on behalf of the Company, pricing
information, customer bonus programs, marketing tests and/or results of
marketing efforts, computer files, lists and reports, manuals and memos
pertaining to the business of the Company, lists or compilations of vendor
and/or supplier names, addresses, phone numbers, requirements and descriptions,
contract information sheets, compensation requirements or terms, benefits,
policies, and any other financial information whether about the Company,
entities related or affiliated with the Company or other key information
pertaining to the business of the Company, including but not limited to all
information which is not generally available to or known in the information
services industry (or is available only as a result of an unauthorized
disclosure) and is treated by the Company as "Confidential Information" during
the term of this Agreement, regardless of whether or not such Information is a
"trade secret" as otherwise defined by applicable law.

         Section 2.06. NO SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES. Mr. Shapiro specifically
agrees that during his said employment, and for a period of two (2) years after
his termination of employment with the Company, Mr. Shapiro shall not, directly
or indirectly, either for himself or for any other person, firm, corporation or
legal entity, solicit any individual then employed by the Company to leave the
employment of the Company.

         Section 2.07. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT AND IDEAS. During Mr. Shapiro's
said employment, any discoveries, inventions, patents, materials, licenses and
ideas relating to Mr. Shapiro's services hereunder, whether or not patentable or
copyrightable and whether created by Employee during the term of this Agreement
or owned by the Company prior to or alter the execution of this Agreement ("Work
Product") and all business opportunities within the industry ("Opportunities")
introduced to Mr. Shapiro by Company will be owned by the Company, and Mr.
Shapiro will have no personal interest in such, except to the extent that Mr.
Shapiro invests in the same or the Company allows Mr. Shapiro to participate in
or have other rights to such Work Product or Opportunities during the term
hereof or upon the termination of this Agreement. Mr. Shapiro will, in such
connection, promptly disclose any such Work Product and Opportunities to the
Company and, upon request of the Company, will

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assign to the Company all right in such Work Product and Opportunities.

                                    ARTICLE 3
                              COMPENSATION; BENEFITS
                              ----------------------

         Section 3.01. SALARY. The Company shall pay Mr. Shapiro Seven Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) on a semi-monthly basis, for an annualized base
salary of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($180,000.00). Mr. Shapiro shall be
eligible for cost of living and merit increases.

         Section 3.02. BONUS. Mr. Shapiro shall be eligible for a discretionary
performance bonus.

         Section 3.03. PAID VACATION. Mr. Shapiro shall be entitled to two weeks
of paid vacation for the first year of service, three weeks of paid vacation for
the second through fifth years of service, and four weeks of paid vacation each
year thereafter.

         Section 3.04. STOCK OPTION PLAN ELIGIBILITY. Mr. Shapiro shall be
granted options, in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Agreement, on a
total of Nine Hundred Thousand (900,000) common shares of the company (AMEX:
SPO) according to the following vesting schedule:

         150,000 shares    Issued 120 days after employment begins at the July
                           3, 2000 closing bid.

         The following options will be issued at an exercise price equal to the
         July 3, 2000 closing bid:

         175,000 shares    Issued 6 months after employment begins;

         250,000 shares    Issued 12 months after employment begins; and

         325,000 shares    Issued 18 months after employment begins.

         In addition, Mr. Shapiro shall be eligible to receive options on
additional common shares of the Company on an annual basis, pursuant to the
Company's Incentive Stock Option Plan.

         Section 3.05. OTHER BENEFITS. During the term of this Agreement, and
subject to the terms and provisions of such plans or policies regarding
continuation rights, if any, Mr. Shapiro shall be entitled to participate in
present and future employee benefit plans which are available to the Company's
employees of similar rank and title, subject to eligibility requirements
thereunder; provided, however, the Company reserves the

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right to modify or terminate such benefits at any time, without notice, and
without further recourse by Mr. Shapiro.

         Section 3.06 EXPENSES. Mr. Shapiro shall be reimbursed for all normal
business expenses incurred, including first class air travel, for travel and
entertainment during the course of employment.

                                    ARTICLE 4
                            MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
                            ------------------------

         Section 4.01. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire
Agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior oral and written
Agreements, understandings, commitments, or practices between the Parties. Other
than as expressly set forth herein, Mr. Shapiro and the Company acknowledge and
represent that there are no other promises, terms, conditions or representations
(verbal or written) regarding any matter relevant hereto. No supplement,
modification, or amendment of any term, provision or condition of this Agreement
shall he binding or enforceable unless evidenced in writing and executed by the
Parties.

         Section 4.02. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and the venue
of any litigation commenced hereunder shall be Los Angeles, California.

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         Section 4.03. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. Mr. Shapiro acknowledges that his
services ummitare of a special, unique, unusual, extraordinary and intellectual
character, which gives them a peculiar value, the loss of which cannot be
reasonably or adequately compensated in damages in an action at law. If he
should breach this Agreement, in addition to its rights and remedies under
general law, the Company shall be entitled to seek equitable relief by way of
injunction or otherwise.

         Section 4.04. PARTIAL INVALIDITY. If the application of any provision
of this Agreement, or any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase, word or portion of this Agreement should be held invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby,
but shall continue to be given full force and effect as if the invalid or
unenforceable provision had not been included herein.

         Section 4.05. NOTICES. Notices given under this Agreement may be given
by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal
delivery to the respective addresses of the Parties. For Mr. Shapiro that
address shall be 21621 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth, Ca. 91311. For the Company, it
shall be addressed to Mr. David Baeza, President, Sonicport.com, 1641 20th
Street, Santa Monica, California 90404. A mailed notice shall be deemed given
two (2) business day after mailing.

         Section 4.06. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in one or
more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
shall constitute one and the same instrument.

         Section 4.07. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may not be assigned or
encumbered in any way by Mr. Shapiro. The Company may assign this Agreement to
any successor (whether by merger, consolidation, or purchase of the Company's
stock) to all or a controlling interest in the Company's business, in which case
this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of such
successor(s) and assign(s).

         Section 4.08. LIMITATION ON WAIVER. A waiver of any term, provision or
condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be, or constitute a waiver of
any other term, provision or condition herein, whether or not similar. No waiver
shall be binding unless in writing and signed by the waiving party.

         Section 4.09. ATTORNEYS' FEES. In the event that any proceeding is
commenced involving the interpretation or enforcement of the provisions of this
Agreement, the Party prevailing in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover
its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees.

         Section 4.10. ARBITRATION. If a dispute or claim shall arise with
respect to any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement or with respect to
the performance by either of the parties under this Agreement, then either party
may, by notice as herein provided, require that the dispute be submitted under
the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association to an
arbitrator in good standing with the American Arbitration Association within
fifteen (15) days after such notice is given. The written decision of the single
arbitrator ultimately appointed by or for both parties

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shall be binding and conclusive on the parties. Judgment may be entered on such
written decision by the single arbitrator in any court having jurisdiction and
the parties consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of the state of California
for this purpose. Any arbitration undertaken pursuant to the terms of this
section shall occur in the state of California.

         Section 4.11. TAXES. Any income taxes required to be paid in connection
with the payments due hereunder shall be borne by the party required to make
such payment. Any withholding taxes in the nature of a tax on income shall be
deducted from payments due, and the party required to withhold such tax shall
furnish to the party receiving such payment all documentation necessary to prove
the proper amount to withhold of such taxes and to prove payment to the tax
authority of such required withholding.

         Section 4.12. NOT FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREDITORS OR THIRD PARTIES. The
provisions of this Agreement are intended only for the regulation of relations
among the parties. This Agreement is not intended for the benefit of creditors
of the parties or other third parties and no rights are granted to creditors of
the parties or other third parties under this Agreement.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed in Los Angeles,
California on the dates set forth below.

Dated: 7/3/00                                /S/ Richard Shapiro
      -------------                          -----------------------------------
                                             Richard Shapiro

                                             SONICPORT.COM, INC.

Dated: 7/3/00                                /S/ David Baeza
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                                             David Baeza
                                             President and CEO

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