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Wendell Potter is a Senior Fellow on Health Care for the Center
for Media and Democracy. In 2009, he retired after a 20-year career
as a PR executive for health insurers to speak out on both the need for
health care reform and the increasingly unchecked influence of corporate
PR. He is a native of Tennessee.
Business, Investing & Economics, Politics & Politicians, U.S., Politics—General
Nation on the Take: How Big Money Corrupts Our Democracy and What We Can Do About It
Roberta E. Winter
"no less than a clarion call to the American people to rise up and release these ties that bind."
Deadly Spin: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans
John Presta
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) passed in the Congress this past March.


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Home News NSE approves MTN Nigeria listing
NSE approves MTN Nigeria listing
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday finally approved the listing of MTN Nigeria shares on the nation's bourse.
A senior management at the NSE, who pleaded anonymity, in Lagos said that MTN Nigeria application for listing was approved on Tuesday.
The source said that the company, barring unforeseen circumstances, would be listing a total of 20,354,513,050 at N90 per share on May 16.
The source said that the company had completed all the necessary steps required by the exchange for listing which led to the approval.
MTN Nigeria shares when listed at N90 per share, will emerge the second largest company on the nation's bourse after Dangote Cement with market capitalisation of N1.83 trillion.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently confirmed the approval of MTN Nigeria application to be listed on NSE by way of introduction.
Mrs Efe Ebelo, SEC Head Corporate Communications, said that the commission had approved the company's application to be listed on the nation's bourse by way of introduction.
She said that the company had successfully completed the registration of 20,354,513,050 ordinary shares of N0.02 each with the commission.
MTN Nigeria on May 6 filed an application with SEC and the exchange for listing by introduction.
MTN Nigeria recently changed its status from a private company to a public liability company (PLC) ahead of its listing on the exchange.
The conversion was one of the requirements for listing on the exchange.
The company had previously announced that it looks to list on the NSE before July, saying it plans to enter the market by way of listing by introduction.
Speaking on the conversion, Fredi Moolman, MTN Chief Executive Officer, said the listing was part of its commitment to localisation in the markets in which it operates.
"Our conversion to a Plc is a major step towards listing by introduction on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in the first half of 2019.
"It is a reaffirmation of our long-term commitment to expanding investment opportunities for Nigerians, in addition to providing everyday services to them.
"We look forward to continuing our engagement with the SEC and NSE to take forward the listing process," Moolman had said.
Listing on the NSE was one of the conditions reached in the resolution of a N330 billion fine placed on the telco by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its inability to disconnect improperly registered SIM cards.
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2023: I'll spend the rest of my life to serve you, Mrs Akeredolu assures constituents
Posted byWonderLady May 6, 2022 May 7, 2022 Posted inNews
..promises quality representation
The wife of the Governor of Ondo State and Ada Owere 1, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has expressed her determination to dedicate the rest of her life to serve humanity, most importantly, her maiden home.
Mrs Akeredolu, a leading aspirant for Imo East Senatorial District race in the forthcoming General elections, said this while addressing her constituents in Owerri North and Aboh Mbaise Local Government Areas of Imo State, respectively.
The Ondo First Lady, who took her consultation train to the local government headquarters as part of consultation tour across the nine local government areas in Imo East Senatorial District, assured leaders and members of the All Progressive Congress party in the zone, a quality representation if given the opportunity.
She attributed her desire to run for Senate as a demonstration of her passion to provide human capacity development, saying "Human development is very key in sustainable development ".
Describing leadership as gender neutral, Mrs Akeredolu, who earns traditional titles of Ada Owere and Ada Di oha Mma, respectively, in the two local government areas, asserted that the titles were symbols of authority and Female leadership.
She noted that she's a symbol of female education and was committed to encouraging her people to embrace it, noting that training a girl child is not a waste.
She noted that as a First Lady, she could decide to flex around, but chose not to do so because she couldn't overlook her people when she had the opportunity to bring development to the area, hence, the reason she wanted do more by vying for the Senate seat.
"I could sleep in my house, comfort of my home, cross my legs, have breakfast in Dubai, in New York, in London, anywhere you can think of in this world; but I know where I'm coming from, I know my people need help, my people need infrastructural development, they need health centers, our women must have their delivery in safety". She noted.
She informed them that, her commitment to mitigate the pains of her people and convince them that female education didn't end with marriage but also beneficial to the community, led her to make a covenant to visit her people every Christmas since she got married over 40years ago.
She described herself as a symbol of an adage which says, "It takes a village to train a child", as she revealed that becoming the first female graduate in her Emeabiam hometown, wasn't without the contribution of some women.
Assuring of her capability to provide quality representation, the Ada Owere said, "for you to even step out to do something, to lobby for your people, it means your people are close to your heart".
She vowed not to disappoint her constituents if elected as their Senator, saying "I'll bring honour and prestige to Owerri zone.
"This is what Ada Owere is all about; and I want to tell you today that I represent the beauty of female education.
"Education is a tool to conquer the world. I'm a symbol of what you benefit when you train your girl child to attain the zenith or highest level of education. The beauty of it all is that you have empowered your girl, you have given her a tool that nobody can take away from her; she has the capacity to look after her family and community".
A party chieftain in Owerri North, Prince Lemmy Akakem, commended the Ondo First Lady for her maturity in the choice of her campaign words, by not castigating other aspirants but rather focus on her achievements and what she would do.
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Anti-ulcer property of methanol fraction of Callichilia subsessilis leaf extract in albino rats
Samuel O. ONOJA Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Umudike, PMB 7267, Abia State
Gladys C. EZEH Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Department of Agriculture, Ndufu Alike-Ikwo, Ebonyi State
Nkeiruka E. UDEH Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Umudike, PMB 7267, Abia State
Chinyere B. C. IKPA Imo State University, Department of Chemistry, P.M.B 2000, Owerri, Imo State
Daniel UGOJI Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Umudike, PMB 7267, Abia State,
Jessica I. UKWUEZE Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Umudike, PMB 7267, Abia State
Kelechi G. MADUBUIKE Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Umudike, PMB 7267, Abia State
Patrick E. ABA University of Nigeria, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Nsukka
Maxwell I. EZEJA Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Umudike, PMB 7267, Abia State
anticholinergic receptor; antihistamine; anti-ulcer; Callichilia subsessilis; ethanol; indomethacin
Peptic ulcer is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is treated with herbal preparations in developing countries. This study investigated the anti-ulcer property of methanol fraction of Callichilia subsessilis leaf in albino rats. Methanol extract prepared through the cold maceration method was partitioned into chloroform and methanol fraction using a separating funnel. The methanol fraction of Callichilia subsessilis (MFCS) was concentrated in vacuo using a rotary evaporator. The acute toxicity was determined using the brine shrimp lethality test and the up-and-down method at a dose limit of 2000 mg/kg. The anti-ulcer activity of MFCS was evaluated at the doses of 12.5, 25 and 50 mg/kg using indomethacin-and ethanol-induced ulcer models. Misoprostol was used as a reference standard. The ulcer score, index and severity were determined using standard methods. Isolated rabbit jejunum tissue in Tyrode's solution was used to establish the possible mechanism of anti-ulcer activity of MFCS. The LC50 and LD50 of MFCS were greater than 10,000 ppm and 2,000 mg/kg respectively. The MFCS exhibited significant (p < 0.05) dose-dependent anti-ulcer activity in all the ulcer models used. The MFCS (25 mg/kg) produced 52% and 41.33% inhibition of ulcer index in the indomethacin- and ethanol-induced ulcer models respectively. In the isolated tissue model, MFCS caused significant (p < 0.05) relaxation of the rhythmic contraction of the isolated rabbit jejunum and partially inhibited acetylcholine- and histamine-induced contraction of the jejunal smooth muscles. In conclusion, MFCS exhibited anti-ulcer (antihistaminic and anticholinergic) effects. This study justified the use of Callichilia subsessilis leaves in traditional medicine as an anti-ulcer remedy.
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Free Essays Business Trademark
Trademark laws are there to protect the exclusive rights and privileges of any institution and company on the use of a trademark. The sharing of the mark most likely leads to consumer confusion on issues pertaining origin of the goods. To establish and claim the mark the owner has to demonstrated ownership of legally and protectable mark. For a claim to prevail of the mark there is a need to be valid marker that is entailed to protection and the use by another owner of the same or similar mark. This claim entails, the "use", "in commerce" and the "likelihood of confusion" and all these may be established to threshold accepted by law.
Registration of a Mark
Marks are registered with the American patent and trademark office (PTO) in Washington. The procedure entails application by a registrant with PTO. The registrant provides and designates the slogan, symbol, name or logo he intends to use. There is a need for the registrant to prove either that he intend to use it in commerce or he has used the mark within six months from filling the application. If it has not been used for the last month the applicant loses the right of registration hence the need to file a six month extension on use of the trademark. The mark will be registered if found no infringing any other existing mark and the applicant has paid and met other necessary requirements by law.
Milk Studios Sues Samsung Over Use of Name; Milk Studios Alleges Trademark Infringement by Samsung Over Use of Name for Streaming Service
The Samsung Company was sued by the Milk Studios because of using the name for streaming service, which it considered as an alleged trademark infringement. The firm complained was filed in the District Court of the Southern District of New York in the US. The complainant considers the name was used knowingly, intentionally and willfully by Samsung for its music-streaming services in order to benefit on the "cachet" related with Milk Studios (Kathy, 2014). The company had served for more than 15 year as a multimedia studio and was located out of Los Angeles and New York.
According to Milk Studios the allegation was on the trademark violation by the South Korean technology giant's mobile application and music-streaming service. The Milk Studios is pursuing an undetermined amount of compensations for what it is termed as trademark and unfair competition dilution. In addition, the company was started as a photography venue and is utilized for fashion shows by Tom Ford as designers for music recording, listening sessions and video production by artists like the Kane West.
Nevertheless, there was no comment made by Samsung on the complaint. The company has a problem with the development. The firm pursues to increase its services and software in order to improve on its strength of competition with Google and Apple Inc. In addition, Samsung has been employing engineers in order to assist in wearables, application for mobile devices and develop its own platform and other customer electronics, since it tries to differentiate itself.
The Samsung used the Milk Music in March because it is one of its modern initiatives. Again, it enhances its Galaxy smartphones to stream at least 13 million songs from more than 200 radio stations. Currently, Samsung managed to launch Milk Video, which is the latest mobile video service. The lawsuit recommended that the Milk Music was established later, than Samsung partnered with Milk Studios based on the 18 occasions from 2006. These include photo shoots, which was carried out in the studio on September 2014. Samsung was provided by the partnerships with personal knowledge of the Milk Studios and Milk brand as it was claimed in the suit. Milk Studios was used in 2011 as the venue when Samsung was launching for its Infuse 4G mobile telephone and in 2012 Samsung's latest appliance offerings were also launched based on the lawsuit.
Tough Mudder claims Lehigh County man's 'Mini Mudder' obstacle courses infringe on trademark
A Brooklyn company promoting tough Mudder obstacle course sued an upper Macungie township man who also is hosting version of the same participated by children. Tough Mudder inc. who organizes under 12 mile claims that Dobias infringed its trademark hence damaged its brand use a brand name mini Mudder to promote his kids challenge. A federal law suit requested court to order Dobias stop from using, tough Mudder, mini Mudder trademark orange band as parts of its identities. It the law suit, it was claimed mini Mudder and Dobias infringed tough Mudder company trademark by infringing the feel and overall look. This created confusion among clients threatening company reputation.
Suit against Google Revived
According to the three-judge panel in Richmond of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, a new life was inspired into a suit filed by the Rosetta Stone Inc, which was a language-software maker. Consistently, it ruled that the lower court in Virginia blundered in terminating claims, which was made against Google that has infringed on its trademarks and diluted its value. In addition, the Google Inc. suffered the second lawful setback within two weeks from the time the U.S. appeals court evacuated part of a lower-court conclusion terminating a trademark-infringement lawsuit against the Internet-search company.
In addition, the suit permitted Google to endorse different companies to use words like that of Rosetta stone in advertisements on Google's search engine. Again, Rosetta stone purported such advertisers as confused customers. It also demanded that most of the promoters vended counterfeit Rosetta stone products. The ruling was made after some time when New York petitions were revived by the court. It is because it had filed a case five years ago beside Google's YouTube video site on the allegation of unauthorized posting of Viacom's content. A Google presenter made a statement that 'We think that the legitimate use of trademarks as keyword triggers helps consumers to make more informed choices. For what remains of the case, we're confident that we will prevail" ("Suit against Google Revived," 2012).
The Red-Sole Case
According to corporate colors, brown is considered to belong to United Parcel Service Inc. While, Owens Corning defends that its shade is pink. It also takes dominion above robin's-egg blue. In addition, the famed French shoemaker Christian Louboutin SA has stridden into the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan to mark the case that it should successfully own the exclusive right to use red. It is termed as the shade "China Red", which wool the ends of its popularity, and its pricey high-heeled shoes. In addition, as per the observation of the conspicuously and large well-dressed audience who lead to the situation when more women present sported red-soled shoes and the lawyers made their arguments. Again, "Christian Louboutin has formed one of the extra iconic trademarks of the 21st century," the attorney argued that Harley Lewis, earlier of a three-judge panel. "Louboutin turned a pedestrian item into a thing of beauty" (Ashbey, 2012).
The client and his master Mr. Lewin were in court expecting that the court will reverse a lower-court decision. It appeared that the made proportions on Louboutin shouldn't be endorsed to embrace a trademark for its mark red-soled shoes, which sported in the current years by red-carpet. Again, it includes A-list luminaries countrywide, from Halle Berry and Scarlett Johansson to Christina Aguilera and Beyoncé.
Redskins Lose at Name Game
A trademark protection was withdrawn by the federal agency for the Washington Redskins, since it claimed the nickname is an offence to Native Americans. It was considered to have threatened millions of dollars as the National Football League and team operating from sponsorships and merchandise. In addition, a three-judge panel at the Trademark and Patent Office ruled 2-1 that the name wasn't commendable of federal trademark protection (Jacob, Ashby & Kevin, 2014). The judgment might escalate the promotion against a brand that the team owner Daniel M. Snyder and NFL have dynamically safeguarded against gradually strident criticism.
Village Voice Media Again Sues over the Phrase, 'Best Of'
The Village Voice Media, which is a publisher covering shopping, restaurants, events entertainment, and other categories for its numerous native publications across the U.S. The media company is demanding to have limited rights to the phrase in 10 such cases as "Best of Twin Cities and Best of Phoenix, which is now is suing Yelp (YELP) because of using these registered marks. It is not the first time to take legal action on the same trademark by the VVM (Wong, 2012). In 2011 the company sued Time Out New York for its yearly "Best of NYC. In addition, the suit was settled in April 2012 and it was claimed that the problem has been resolve by Suskin; therefore Time Out New York will not publish the issue under the same name.
Pharmacies Sue Pfizer Over Lipitor
There were five retailers who joined a lawful battle against Pfizer Inc.; they accuse the drug maker because of using anticompetitive tactics in order to postpone the introduction of rivalry of generic copies of Pfizer's blockbuster cholesterol-lowering medication Lipitor. Based on the lawsuit filed one can state that there was an addition of litigation contrary to Pfizer in the rouse of Lipitor's defeat of U.S. the market triggered the launch of lower-priced non-standard styles and initiated eroding sales of the brand-name drug (Peter, 2012). The plaintiffs in the newest lawsuit believed that generic copies of Lipitor would have made available in the last 20 months in March 2010. It is when the unusual U.S. complex patent for Lipitor reaches expiry date.
The lawsuit proclaims that Pfizer used a predominant monopolistic system in order to postpone generic Lipitor until November. In particular, the drug producer was blamed because of subsequent defrauding in the U.S trademark and Patent Office in order to obtain a Lipitor patent. In addition, filing a sham civilian appeal with the U.S Drug and Food Administration and securing a 2008 contract with Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. barred Ranbaxy from selling nonspecific Lipitor until 2011.
Johnnie Walker Is No Explorer: How a Tiny Club Beat Diageo
According to Sir Ernest Shackleton whisky was a requirement on an Antarctic excursion, a stuffing detail that wasn't misplaced on the intrepid promoting team of Diageo (DEO). In addition, they courageously slapped "Explorers' Club" on a choice lot of Johnnie Walker. It is similar to Shackleton, who possibly has certain regrets (Stock, 2014). The Supreme Court of New York has administrated that the alcohol giant is unlawfully traded on the designation of the Explorers Club; a group of famous tourists that possesses a dusty in headquarters on Manhattan's Upper East Side comprehend with a stuffed whale penis and artifacts from fabulous polar expeditions.
Johnny Football and the NCAA Loophole
A Texas man called Eric Vaughan commences to sell T-shirts by the slogan "Keep Calm and Johnny Football." They were common, particularly because Manziel merchandise isn't broadly accessible. Being a student athlete or an amateur in the NCAA's dialect Manziel is not permitted to get any income from his likeness or image, thus cannot sell T-shirts (Boudway, 2013). In addition, the university is also restricted on how it can merchandise off of his fame. Again, it cannot sell jerseys with his name but can do so number, and can also use the nickname "Johnny Football" only in editorial and promotional material, like game programs.
Inclusion, trademarks are paramount in promotion of client base and for avoidance of confusion in regard to goods and services. The trademarks are used for the purpose of commerce and avoidance of any confusion that might lead to lose of clients or customers trust on the origin of the goods. Trademark has requirement which includes distinctiveness thus can easily be distinguished from another one hence the need of laws that will assist in hindering infringement. Trademark infringements occur due to owners trying to compete with other company in selling the same products to the same client. Trademarks should be unique and associated with specific product or services.
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Meet the New Staff for Student Involvement
Published 4 years ago Macie Maislin 4y ago
The Student Involvement Department at Maryville has gone through several staff changes since the start of summer. Former Assistant Director Ally Crust and Former Assistant Dean/Director of Student Involvement Brian Gardner recently ended their tenures. Crust had been at Maryville for 6 and a half years and Gardner for 16 years, both were Maryville alumni. Since these departures, the staff for Student Involvement has rotated and added new members. Ebony Ramsey began as Assistant Dean for Student Involvement at the beginning of October and Peter Michel has taken over the role of Director of Student Involvement.
The Student Involvement department focuses on providing student engagement and leadership opportunities on campus. Maryville currently has 125 student organizations and this number is growing continuously "We have new students coming to campus in record numbers, so we want to continue to foster ways for students to get involved and provide leadership and engagement opportunities for Maryville students," Peter Michel said.
"Any student can start an organization. It takes four students and a faculty/staff advisor to do that," Michel said. If you would like more information on starting your own organization or inquiring about organizations that already exist, follow this link.
Peter Michel became the Director of Student Involvement at Maryville University this semester. He is excited to continue to work with students and to take on more responsibility in this role. Photo courtesy of Maryville University.
"I'm looking forward to the Washington, DC Leadership Exchange, the Disney Leadership Experience and continuing our strong relationship with The National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). These trips and NACA provide additional experiential learning opportunities for our student leaders and we hope to expand on these opportunities in the future within Student Involvement." These programs also provide opportunity for Maryville student leaders to travel, meet and interact with other student leaders and staff at different institutions, and focus on essential learning outcomes to enhance their leadership development.
Stepping into Michel's new role gives opportunity for more influence and interaction with Maryville students. "I think we need to continue listening to the students. What do students want? We're going to continue to get that student feedback on all fronts for innovation, the CSE space or student organizations," Michel said. "You always want to see that growth."
"I'm really excited to have Ebony Ramsey lead the Student Involvement Office. I've always been excited to work with students as an educator and coach, now I'm further developing and engaging with students on a broader spectrum with my new role as Director of Student Involvement," Peter Michel said.
As Assistant Dean of Student Involvement, Ramsey will oversee the student engagement team, including Program Coordinator Naomi Ishihara and Peter Michel. Ramsey is expected to advise Maryville Student Government and possibly more organizations beginning in the spring.
Ebony Ramsey joined Maryville as Assistant Dean for Student Involvement after having experience in Student Life at several other schools. She is very excited to meet everyone at Maryville! Photo courtesy of Maryville University.
"I want to see how I can enhance what is already on campus," Ramsey said. Ramsey has significant past experience in universities including Prairie View A & M, Florida Southern College and Delaware State University. "I've worked on several homecomings at schools that have done it for years and years. I can utilize some of that expertise to have an even better homecoming next year."
"I want to get to know campus, the programs and the culture of Maryville. I'm really a people person, I want to come in and get to know as much as possible," Ramsey said. "If anyone sees me around, stop and say hello!"
CONNECT, along with help from Student Involvement, put on Maryville's annual Family Weekend the weekend of Oct. 19-21. Families participated in stuffing saint bernards, going on excursions around Saint Louis including the City Museum and the St. Louis Arch. The new staff worked together with the student organization to create a successful weekend for families to visit campus, their students and to experience a portion of Saint Louis together.
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Black Diamond Income Fund Reports Results of Operations for the Period Ended December 31, 2006
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - Feb. 27, 2007) -
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO US NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
Black Diamond Income Fund ("Black Diamond" or the "Fund") (TSX:BDI.UN) is pleased to announce the results of operations for the period from its initial public offering on September 26, 2006 to December 31, 2006.
Consolidated revenues generated for the period from inception on September 26, 2006 to December 31, 2006 (hereafter referred to as the "Period") were $5.61 million. Revenues are derived from the two operational fleets deployed by the Company as well as from the provision of services. Workforce accommodation revenues were $3.81 million for the Period. Utilization of the workforce accommodation fleet averaged 73% for this period ranging from a low of 65% during October 2006 to a high of 78% during November 2006. The utilization is a reflection of the type of equipment the Fund deploys as well as the longer term nature of the rental contracts the Fund has favored. The accommodation units have some seasonality to their usage with a higher degree of utilization during the winter months. However, the Fund has taken a large degree of the seasonality out of its revenue generation due to the nature of the longer term, paid monthly contracts that the majority of the fleet is contracted under.
Revenues for the space rentals segment for the Period were $1.05 million. Utilization of the space rental fleet for the period ended December 31, 2006 averaged 85%.
The Fund's service division generated $1.29 million of revenue for the Period. 42% of this revenue is generated by providing service to the other divisions of the Fund and is eliminated on consolidation. The remaining 58% of the revenue is generated from third parties representing customers from across the workforce accommodation and space rental sectors.
Direct Costs
Direct costs were $1.91 million for the Period resulting in a gross profit of $3.70 million or a gross profit margin of 66%. Direct costs attributable to the revenues in arriving at the gross profit are the labor, fuel, freight and maintenance required in maintaining, servicing and moving the units to the contracted sites. In addition, there are often opportunities for the Fund to sell some units from its fleet, rent equipment from third parties and re-rent the equipment, provide transportation services or to provide installation and other services to customers. These ancillary revenue streams are generally at lower gross margins than the fleet rental operations. Therefore, depending on the level of activity of these other areas of operations in a period, the gross profit margins may be affected. For the Period, approximately 48% of the revenues were derived from these ancillary revenue streams which have gross profit margins ranging from 11% to 34%.
Selling, general & administrative costs ("SG&A") including stock based compensation charges for the Period were $0.968 million or 17% of revenue. Within this figure, personnel costs were the largest item representing approximately 56% of the SG&A while other significant items included occupancy costs and insurance combining for 13%. Stock-based compensation charges included in the SG&A were $0.013 million. As at December 31, 2006, the Fund employed 14 people in sales and administrative positions. The majority of the roles required to obtain new contracts, manage the fleets and service personnel as well as staff a back office operation on a larger scale are now in place for the Fund. As the Fund continues to add to its scale of operations, personnel costs will not increase at the same rate and as a result management expects that the SG&A costs as a percentage of revenue will trend downward.
The Fund's Earnings before Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA" see "Non-GAAP measures") was $2.49 million for the Period. This represents an EBITDA margin of 48%. As noted above this margin will fluctuate from period to period depending on the level and mixture of the revenues generated from the rental of the fleet assets as compared to the ancillary revenue streams such as transportation, installation, services and sublease. Also, as the SG&A as a percentage of revenue declines as the Fund adds to its economies of scale, the EBITDA margin would be expected to trend upwards.
The Fund's Balance Sheet is in a strong position at December 31, 2006 with working capital of $2.59 million. Long term debt is at $15.67 million on tangible assets of $45.28 million and Unitholders equity of $73.10 million.
Property & Equipment
Capital expenditures during the Period were $15.26 million. For the Period, the Fund expended $15.26 million on additions to property and equipment. The additions to the property and equipment consisted of:
- $13.05 million on workforce accommodation structures and ancillary equipment rented along with these units
- $2.18 million on space rental structures with ancillary equipment rented along with these units
- $0.03 million on computers, furniture and service related equipment
The following is a summary of the number of units and the average units in operation for the Period in each of the fleet segments:
Workforce Accommodation units in operation at end of period            494
Average units in operation for the period                              318
Utilization                                                             73%
Space Rental units in operation at end of period                       423
The Fund declared distributions to unitholders of $2.01 million during the Period. This is $0.261 per unit for the Period, or the equivalent of $1.00 per unit on an annualized basis. A summary of the distributions declared is as follows:
Distribution per
Record Date                                    Unit ($)   Distributions ($)
September 30, 2006                              0.0111              85,470
October 31, 2006                                0.0833             641,410
November 30, 2006                               0.0833             641,410
December 31, 2006                               0.0833             641,410
Balance, end of period                                           2,009,700
Cash flow from operations (see "Non-GAAP measures") for the period was $2.06 million after adjusting for maintenance capital. Distributions represent 97% of this adjusted cash flow from operations which management believes is indicative of the cash generated by the operations in the Period which would be available for distribution to unitholders. Management believes that the payout ratio (see "Non-GAAP measures") in future periods will be substantially reduced as the Fund increases its revenue in concert with the increase in the fleet asset base in which revenues are derived while at the same time realizing efficiencies of scale with respect to the overhead costs of the business.
The outlook for Black Diamond remains positive. The Fund added a significant number of units to its rental fleets in the fourth quarter. As a result, the Fund enters its 2007 fiscal year with a substantially larger operating platform. This operating platform continues to be weighted towards large workforce accommodation facilities operating under long term rental contracts. The majority of the Fund's rental revenue is being generated from large infrastructure projects in and around the Alberta Oil Sands. These factors provide the Fund's Management with a high degree of visibility for revenues and cash flow over the next several quarters. Based on this visibility, Management is confident that, should the current operating environment remain stable, the Fund will be able to generate distributable cash adequate to maintain current monthly distributions while meeting its target payout ratio of approximately 60%.
The Fund has set a growth capital budget of just over $25 million of which approximately $20 million has already been committed. This capital is being directed to fleet additions with a continued weighting towards large accommodation facilities in Black Diamond Camps and towards increasing the size of both the Alberta and Ontario space rentals fleets of BOXX Modular. The Fund has not, at this time, committed to any additional drill camps or drilling related accommodation equipment. This organic growth of our rental fleets throughout 2007 will allow the Fund to continue to build its revenue base. Management is confident that customer demand and current opportunities, specifically in the oil sands region, will provide adequate market absorption for this additional equipment.
Utilization in the workforce accommodation fleet is expected to decline in the second and third quarter given the traditional seasonality of the Alberta oil industry. However, given the volume of long term monthly rental contracts in place, this decline is expected to be moderate. Almost half of the Fund's drill camp fleet is committed under long term paid monthly contracts. This will insulate the Fund from the current slow down in drilling activity and from the seasonality of drilling related revenues.
Utilization and rental rates for the BOXX Modular division's space rentals units remain consistent and high. Growth of this segment is promising and offers a counterbalance to the more cyclical nature of the Fund's operations in the energy sector.
The Black Diamond Site Services division continues to maintain its operating levels through maintenance and support commitments with a variety of customers in Alberta and British Columbia. Additional large installation projects are expected in early spring and summer which will significantly add to the backlog and growth of this division.
The Fund recently entered into a long term agreement with a large Canadian oil and gas company whereby the Fund will provide management of field camps, worker housing, and coordination of food services to the company. This agreement will generate monthly management fees, and service revenue. In addition, there is the opportunity for the Fund to acquire additional fleet equipment and provide it to the company on long term rental contracts. Management considers this a significant strategic opportunity that will prove to be accretive to the Fund.
Despite the recent declines in oil and gas commodity prices, we continue to find opportunities to deploy our rental equipment on long term contracts. Management believes that these long term commitments, which are predominantly related to long term energy resources development projects in Northern Alberta, will continue to provide a stable revenue stream and continued growth opportunities for the Fund. Management further believes that the large oilsands related projects will remain viable in the current commodity price environment.
EBITDA refers to earnings as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles before interest expense, tax expense and depreciation and amortization. Black Diamond uses EBITDA primarily as a measure of operating performance. Management feels that the operating performance as determined by EBITDA is meaningful because it presents the performance of the operation on a basis which excludes the impact of how it has been financed.
Gross Profit refers to revenues less direct costs, and prior to the deduction of selling, general and administrative costs, interest expense, tax expense, depreciation and amortization and any gains or losses on disposal of assets. Management believes that, in addition to net earnings, Gross Profit is a useful supplemental measure as it provides information of the contribution to earnings from the Fund's principal business activities.
Distributable Cash from Operations is calculated as the cash flow from operating activities as defined by GAAP including the changes in non-cash working capital and adjusted for 1) maintenance capital expenditures made in the period, 2) funding of long term unfunded contractual obligations arising from operations and 3) restrictions on distributions arising from compliance with financial covenants at the date of the calculation. Maintenance capital expenditures are capital expenditures incurred during the period to maintain existing levels of productive capacity and service or expenditures that were incurred to enhance the operational life of existing property and equipment. Growth capital expenditures are excluded from this calculation. Management believes that Distributable Cash from Operations is a useful measure as it provides an indication of the cash generated by the operations of the business available for distribution. Funds not distributed are then available for re-investing in the business and funding the growth prospects of the Fund.
Cash flow from Operations is calculated as the Distributable Cash from Operations excluding the changes in non-cash working capital.
Payout Ratio is calculated as the distributions declared for the period divided by the Distributable Cash from Operations.
The following selected financial information summarizes the Fund's consolidated results for the period from inception on September 26, 2006 to December 31, 2006. The Fund's consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the period will be available at www.sedar.com on or about February 28, 2007.
BLACK DIAMOND INCOME FUND
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
EARNINGS and ACCUMULATED Earnings/(LOSS)
For the period from inception on September 26, 2006 to December 31, 2006
Revenue                                                          5,608,565
Direct costs                                                     1,908,885
Selling, general and administrative costs                        1,198,909
Amortization of property and equipment                             815,504
Amortization of intangibles and deferred financing fees            356,115
Interest on long-term debt                                         263,234
Stock-based compensation                                            13,874
Net income                                                       1,052,044
Accumulated earnings, beginning of period                                -
Distributions declared                                          (2,009,700)
Accumulated earnings (loss), end of period                        (957,656)
Earnings per unit
Basic and Diluted                                                     0.14
Operating activities
Add (deduct) non-cash items:
Amortization of property and equipment                            815,504
Amortization of intangibles and deferred financing costs          356,115
Stock-based compensation expense                                   13,874
Change in non-cash working capital related to operating
activities                                                       (809,273)
Investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment                             (15,260,512)
Business acquisition                                           (15,000,000)
(30,260,512)
Financing activities
Proceeds from long-term debt                                    15,669,888
Repayment of overdraft and long-term debt assumed              (17,057,254)
Distribution payments                                           (1,368,290)
Net proceeds from issuance of units                             32,039,294
Increase in cash                                                   451,390
Cash, beginning of period                                                -
Cash, end of period                                                451,390
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As at December 31, 2006
Cash                                                              451,390
Accounts receivable                                             4,699,171
Prepaid expenses                                                  264,341
Property and equipment                                          45,280,207
Intangibles                                                     12,706,270
Goodwill                                                        29,316,090
LIABILITIES AND UNITHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                        2,427,818
Distributions payable                                             641,410
Long-term debt                                                  15,669,888
Due to related party                                               882,841
Unitholders' equity
Trust units and exchangeable partnership units                 74,039,294
Contributed surplus                                                13,874
Accumulated earnings (loss), net of accumulated
distributions                                                   (957,646)
The Fund is an unincorporated open ended investment trust governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta. The principal undertaking of the Fund, through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Black Diamond Limited Partnership, is to rent modular structures for use as workforce accommodation and temporary workspace, and to provide complementary services including transportation, installation, dismantling, repair and maintenance of modular structures, as well as related services through three operating divisions consisting of Black Diamond Camps, BOXX Modular, and Black Diamond Site Services.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell securities, nor is it a solicitation of an offer to buy securities, in any jurisdiction. All sales will be made through registered securities dealers in jurisdictions where the offering has been qualified for distribution. The securities offered are not, and will not be, registered under the securities laws of the United States of America, nor any state thereof and may not be sold in the United States of America absent registration in the United States or the availability of an exemption from such registration.
Certain information set forth in this press release, including a discussion of future plans and operations, contains forward looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond management's control, including but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, fluctuation of commodity prices, fluctuation of exchange rates, environmental risks, industry competition, availability of qualified personnel and management, stock market volatility, timely and cost effective access to sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements. For more information please contact Black Diamond Income Fund, by its Manager, Black Diamond Group Inc.
The TSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Black Diamond Income Fund, by its Manager,Black Diamond Group Inc.
Black Diamond Income Fund, by its Manager,
Black Diamond Group Inc.
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


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November Could Bring Dueling Stadium Proposals for San Diegans Heading to Vote
By Wendy Fry	• Published at 7:14 pm on February 9, 2016
If you've ever wondered how many ballot measures asking voters for permission to spend more official funds could possibly be tolerated in one election cycle, November is looking like the perfect petri dish.
Already, we have heard of six separate initiatives making their way to the November ballot. Those measures range from dealing with spending more on roads, dishing out cash for infrastructure or fire stations, to a possible Convention Center expansion.
Now, San Diegans are even looking at the possibility of dueling stadium proposals.
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The Chargers announced Monday they are going "all in" on a San Diego stadium initiative campaign, with a pledged $10 million in financing to sway voters to subsidize a stadium. It means the Chargers have a lot of attention-grabbing to do between now and March when the signature gathering process will have to begin.
Whether they love the Chargers or hate them, most people don't support spending public dollars on a stadium, according to multiple local polls and surveys, including one done by the Chargers themselves.
"How about winning? Let's start to win and then maybe we could consider throwing money, but we need potholes filled around here. We need infrastructure filled around here. We've got broken pipes happening down here," said Jaron Wright in the Gaslamp Tuesday. "I think they kind of blew it. I think a lot of fans are going to be ticked about them being willing to just up and leave."
Councilman Scott Sherman says he thinks the city can make the hard sell.
"Well, one, we're going to take it to the voters to let them decide, which is big," Sherman said. "Two, it's not going to be raising any taxes. Right now, as it stands, we lose $10 million a year. So, why not re-purpose that money over 20 years and get a new stadium?"
The City Council Tuesday discussed deadlines for June ballot measures, which have mostly passed.
Stadium supporters are already on deadline for a November ballot to ask voters to support building a stadium in San Diego.
In an online video the Chargers released Monday, Dean Spanos talks about his decision to hire Fred Maas, a political insider with experience in downtown redevelopment.
Spanos said he isn't dead-set on a downtown location anymore, but instead committed to finding a solution.
He said he hired Maas for a fresh, objective pair of eyes on the issue.


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Canadian provincial politics has a rich history of come-from-behind parties emerging from the margins to occupy the epicentre of power. The Greens are poised to show the rest of Canada that it can happen in P.E.I. as well.
And while the Greens may appear to lack any experience in governing, this, history shows, is not always a disqualification for office.
New, untested parties have formed effective governments. A look back into the history of provincial politics in Canada shows that the seemingly improbable can become fairly mainstream and practical.
Take Alberta, for example. A rural revolt formed the United Farmers of Alberta party, which, as the name implies, was composed of a lot of actual farmers. They won the 1921 provincial election. The result? After some initial struggles to find their footing, the party eventually caught its groove and was able to govern effectively. They were even re-elected in subsequent elections and held on to power until 1935, only to lose to Social Credit, another "new" party that emerged amid the populist rage of the Great Depression (and remained in power for four decades).
In all cases, these new parties formed what can arguably be described as effective governments. Alberta is not the exception. Other provinces have formed successful governments out of movements external to mainstream politics. British Columbia, for example, elected Social Credit to office in 1952, and the party held on until 1972.
The Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation (renamed the New Democratic Party) upset the Liberal/Conservative alteration of government in Saskatchewan by winning the 1944 election, and quite a few more afterwards.
Moving a little further east, the Parti Québécois in 1976 undermined the otherwise back-and-forth alteration between Liberal and Union Nationals governments. Interesting to note that while the PQ now appears to be in decline, another relatively new party has taken over Quebec politics, this time upsetting the PQ-Liberal alteration.
With few exceptions, these "new" parties are not entirely new. They have histories of mostly failed election campaigns. And they almost all belong to some national network. There were United Farmers parties elsewhere, as there were Social Credit and NDP/CCF chapters all over Canada.
The Green Party of P.E.I. is similar in that it, too, is part of a national, and even international, umbrella movement of parties and other organizations with a shared focus on addressing environmental concerns.
These alliances are important. It is often through these associations that parties gain a source of research and knowledge needed to develop and support policy ideas. A new party elected to office may be new to governing (which itself is not necessarily a bad thing), but their ideas are not necessarily improvised on the spot. New parties that get elected to office bring with them sophisticated and well considered ideas that emerged from their knowledge networks. And the Greens certainly belong to a vast network of researchers, policy experts, activists, and even economists.
Another common feature of such come-from-behind new parties is that they don't necessarily spell disaster and dysfunction. They actually can deliver good government, even if at first it seems like a long shot. However, they are often challenged by how they are perceived by voters. When minor parties become more prominent, their image is still mainly defined by a narrow set views of such parties.
The UFA, the NDP, even the PQ all originally had a brand focused on a small set of issues, be it support for farmers, eradicate income inequality, or to establish a sovereign state. But when these parties get in government, they show an ability to run schools, pave roads, manage finances, promote economic growth, and so forth. They may not be perfect, but arguably, they weren't incompetent, either.
For sure, those unaccustomed to governing, parliamentary procedure, or the sausage-making aspects of policy have to learn quickly. But that's true of anyone who new to politics, be they a farmer, factory worker or lawyer. If a party is serious about governing, then history shows there is nothing about its "newness" that renders it unfit to govern.
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Edmund Glaser, '49
Edmund Glaser, EE '49, talks about his experience at The Cooper Union, and how it influenced his path to success in the field of computer microscopy.
2013 marks the 50th year since I became a joint inventor of computer microscopy. I graduated from Cooper as an electric engineer in 1949. The path to computer microscopy was unplanned and came slowly. My first ten years after Cooper involved working on Cold War defense engineering projects first on guided missiles, then on Air Force electronic countermeasures, then on communications systems and information theory. On the way, I moved to Johns Hopkins University, entered the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and undertook a PhD in electrical engineering. I gladly left Cold War projects to others in 1960 and became a recruit to brain neuroscience and the sensory physiology of hearing. My PhD came in 1960 followed by a postdoc in neurophysiology at Hopkins. That was followed by an appointment in Physiology at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine.
In 1963, I met Hendrik van der Loos, a neuroanatomist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. The intellectual pathway to computer microscopy was then complete. Our collaboration lasted over 30 years. We jointly published what was to become a landmark paper in the IEEE Journal on Biomedical Engineering. Of course, it wasn't a landmark then. We described a new kind of biological light microscope that we had built and coupled to an analog computer, thereby devising an integrated instrument that permitted the three dimensional computer based depiction and analysis of neurons in the brain. It opened a path to solving the problem of seeing and rapidly reconstructing their dendrites and axons. Anatomists as far back as Golgi and Ramon y Cajal had been doing that beautifully since the late 19th century. But none had done more than to publish meticulous drawings that illustrated how complex the brain was. The difference in 1963 was that brain scientists and computer scientists like Hendrik and I were then beginning to become interested in details of how the brain actually functioned and its similarities to a digital computer. Our computer microscope put neuroanatomy on the road to doing just that. The paper was published along with some nice compliments from foresighted observers. But little attention was paid to it for the next 10 years. Nonetheless, we kept on working on it as did some other neuroanatomists. Our own additional contributions and those of some others pushed it into the digital world.
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Photo Above: A group of quantifiable neuron reconstructions from microscope images using Neurolucida.
When the IBM personal computer appeared, computer microscopy as it was by then called, became accepted internationally as the principal tool for computer based reconstruction of brain neurons. Our microscope system rapidly evolved, permitting investigators to control all aspects of their research while viewing microscope images. Shortly thereafter, I was joined by my computer trained son Jack and together in early 1987 we formed the company Microbrightfield (MBF) to develop and promote the neuron tracing system now called Neurolucida to the international neuroscience community. Three dimensional brain mapping was its principal function. Jack, by the way, is the namesake of his grandfather who attended Cooper Union in the early years of the 20th century. NIH and SBIR grant support enhanced our growth. MBF has since become preeminent in computer microscopy and installed more than 1000 versions of its microscope systems  in neuroscience laboratories throughout the world. More than 4000 publications have cited its use. MBF remains devoted to light microscopy in all its new specializations including confocal and fluorescence microscopy and stereology. MBF's website is http://www.mbfbioscience.com. Besides computer microscopy, I have enjoyed the gratifications of doing experimental research in auditory neurophysiology. I published a book with Daniel Ruchkin entitled The Principals of Neurobiological Signal Analysis, wrote numerous neuroscience publications and was awarded a Fogarty Senior International Fellowship.
I am now retired as an Emeritus Professor of Physiology and reside in Baltimore. I enjoy spending my winters in Mexico City where I have a guest appointment at the Instituto de Biomedicas at UNAM Â and teach graduate students how to translate their Spanish language PhD theses into scientific English for publication.
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VOLUME 31, ISSUE 35, OCTOBER 2, 2022
FAIRVIEW COLUMNS
FAIRVIEW FAMILY,
Good morning. These last two weeks have simply been a joy! I have had the joy of assisting in the development of a class of about 20 chaplains at the Chaplains Captains Career Course at Fort Jackson. These Christian Chaplains who come from all over the country and will serve units who deploy all over the world. They come from places like the US Virgin Islands and New York from Alabama and Pennsylvania. One of their big "take-aways" from this week was the knowledge that they gained of how to better integrate their ministry into their units' operations process. So, they are learning how to be good staff officers and advisors to their commander as well as how to better apply their ministry to the culture of the Army. This is huge. As they learn how to better provide spiritual care to Soldiers they earn credibility, gain respect and influence. For many of these chaplains this week at the Chaplain's Captain's Career Course will ultimately result in greater influence for Christ and more opportunities to share the gospel.
Looking forward to being back.
-Jonathan
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Low emotional intelligence and maladaptive perfectionism
Mark Jackson, Richard E. Hicks*
Emotional intelligence (EI) and maladaptive perfectionism have direct links to the development of psychopathology, but the exact relations are unclear (Mikolajczak, Luminet, Leroy & Roy, 2007). The current study examined the relationship between EI and perfectionism, especially low EI and high maladaptive perfectionism, and their affect on psychopathology. Fifty one males and 92 females (N = 143) completed the brief Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (Petrides & Furnham, 2006), the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (Frost, Marten, Lahart & Rosenblate, 1990), and the short version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995). Subjects were placed in a low or high group using the emotional intelligence score. Low emotional intelligence was found to be directly related to maladaptive perfectionism. In line with earlier research on EI and maladaptive perfectionism, the low EI group in comparison with the high EI group reported significantly higher instances of depression, anxiety, stress. Findings from the current study have broad implications for education, family and clinical counselling, employment screening, and workplace mental health issues.
Personality Down Under
Perspectives from Australia
S. Boag
Nova Science Publishers
Jackson, M., & Hicks, R. E. (2008). Low emotional intelligence and maladaptive perfectionism. In S. Boag (Ed.), Personality Down Under: Perspectives from Australia (pp. 189-200). Nova Science Publishers.
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The First Coast Apartment Association supports several local charities annually. We believe that it's important to give back to the community that our members call home.
Children's Home Society
Beginning in November, FCAA hosts our Angel Tree Tag gift drive to support the Children's Home Society of Jacksonville. FCAA members choose tags with gifts for children in the foster home system. FCAA works with members to donate hundreds of gifts annually to children of all ages to ensure that everyone has a happy holiday season.
CHS opened it's doors with a staff of two in 1902 and has continued to grow and support children in the Northeast Florida area. FCAA is proud to have supported this wonderful charity for over a decade. More information on the Children's Home Society of Greater Northeast Florida can be found on their website here.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Jacksonville
FCAA hosts "Ronnie's Race" annually where we encourage members to join us for the Children's Way Family Day & 5k in support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Jacksonville. We are able to host a "Tailgate Tent" with snacks and drinks for attendees, and also raise money for donations.
The Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville opened their doors in 1988 to families with sick children and have helped over 33,000 families stay together while their child receives medical treatment at local Jacksonville hospitals and clinics. FCAA is proud to support this wonderful charity. More information on Ronald McDonald House Charities Jacksonville can be found on their website here.
First Coast No More Homeless Pets
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FCAA supports First Coast No More Homeless Pets annually. First Coast No More Homeless Pets operates the largest spay/neuter clinic in the country with more than 20,000 surgeries a year targeting the animals that are most at risk of straining their partner shelters. They work hard to support sustainable options to combat feral cats in Jacksonville.
FCAA is proud to support this great operation. More information on First Coast No More Homeless Pets can be found here.
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K9s For Warriors is ending veteran suicide and returning our warriors to a life of dignity and independence. We rescue and train shelter dogs to be paired as Service Dogs for warriors with service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Military Sexual Trauma.
We are the nation's largest provider of service dogs for disabled American veterans.
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32 Years Later Drago (Dolph Lundgren) And Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) Meet Again
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by Amanda Johnson December 18, 2017, 9:06 pm 4.2k Views 0 Comments
Sylvester Stallone is the heart of one of the longest and most beloved movie franchises of all time. The Rocky films are iconic and it's so cool that they are being brought to a new generation with the Creed movies.
The Rocky movies tell the story of Rocky Balboa over 7 films. The first movie debuted in 1976. How amazing is it that four decades later, we are still watching?
Sylvester Stallone not only starred in the Rocky films, but he also wrote them. He also directed five of them.
Creed was written by Ryan Coogler and Aaron Covington.
Stallone was born on July 6, 1946 in New York City. He is most known for his part in the Rocky movies, and he has had a long career spanning almost 50 years.
The spin-off of the original films, Creed and Creed 2 are continuing the legacy sky started all those years ago with the first film.
Creed 2 is in the works and it has brought Sly back together with his nemesis, Ivan Drago, from 'Rocky IV.'
Dolph Lundgren played the part of the Soviet Union fighter, Drago, who killed Rocky's best friend, Apollo Creed. Later, Rocky barely defeats him in 15 grueling rounds.
Stallone talked about the fight on Twitter, citing that he regarded it as "the most exhausting and punishing fight ever put on film."
The two actors have not worked together as Drago and Rocky since 'Rocky IV,' 32 years ago.
'Rocky IV' was the fourth film in the Rocky franchise. Rocky reclaimed the championship in the movie, and was set to retire and live happily ever after with his wife Adrian, played by Talia Shire.
An exhibition fight between Apollo and Drago leads to Apollo's death. Rocky vows to avenge his friend's death, which results in him flying to Russia to train for a fight on Christmas Day. As mentioned above, it takes 15 grueling rounds, but Rocky Balboa comes out on top. Barely.
Shooting a commercial with Dolph today… Getting ready for working with the big man in CREED 2
A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on Dec 14, 2017 at 4:59pm PST
Recently, Stallone tweeted about his reunion with Lundgren, referring to working with the "big man" in Creed 2.
Creed 2 is the sequel to the 2015 drama which is a spin off of the Rocky films, which introduced us to a new generation of fighters.
Stallone did pretty much verify that fans of the franchise will see a rematch between Balboa and Drago, over 32 years in the making.
Get ready the next generation is about to get into the ring! By the way, in my experience, this was the most Exhausting and punishing fight ever put on film, I can't believe one of us didn't end up in the hospital… Oh, I forgot, I did…it was an amazing experience, and Dolph Lundgren is an amazing athlete #Rockybalboa1976#mgm
A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on Dec 6, 2017 at 1:37pm PST
Sylvester Stallone is now 71 years old, but has remained in good shape throughout his life. To see him back in the ring, fighting his old enemy, will definitely be exciting.
Creed 2 stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky's former rival, Apollo Creed. You've probably already guessed that he will be intent on getting revenge on Drago for his father's death.
You have probably seen Michael B. Jordan before. He has starred in many shows and movies. All My Children and Friday Night Lights are two of the shows on his resume. He was born in Santa Ana, California on February 9, 1987.
Rumor has it that Adonis may be fighting the son of Drago in the new film, which would definitely bring things full circle.
Nothing is confirmed as of yet, and the movie is still almost a year away, but it goes without saying that it will be intense to see Drago and Rocky back together.
Lundgren has been documenting his workouts on social media in preparation for filming. He is still looking really fit to be nearly 60 years old. He looks as if he has not aged one bit.
Working the back from the top down. The peak of the mountain are the Traps…Shrug City!👊👊 #Training #strength #vikingblood #shrugs
A post shared by Dolph Lundgren (@dolphlundgren) on Dec 5, 2017 at 11:28am PST
Lundgren is an actor, director, screenwriter, and martial artist who was born in Sweden on November 3, 1957. He holds a masters degree in chemical engineering.
Anticipation for the film, and what is sure to be an epic rematch is high and will only build as we all wait to see what happens.
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