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Advanced Cell Technology Names the Chairman of the Board
Board of Directors Vote Unanimously to Expand CEO’s Role with Appointment as Chairman
Advanced Cell Technology (ACTC), Inc., applying proprietary human embryonic stem (ES) cell technology to the emerging field of regenerative medicine, today announced that Chief Executive Officer William Caldwell IV has been appointed to serve as the Chairman of the Board in a unanimous vote by the Company’s directors.
Mr. Caldwell will assume the role of Chairman from Dr. Michael D. West, who will remain President and Chief Scientific Officer of Advanced Cell Technology. Dr. West, a recognized leader in the fields of embryonic stem cell science and regenerative medicine, will now focus his 100 percent of his duties on ACTC’s scientific programs.
“I want to thank Dr. West for his leadership at Advanced Cell Technology during his service as Chairman of the Board. We are all grateful for his current and continuing contributions,” said Mr. Caldwell. “My role as CEO with ACTC’s business and scientific teams has been extremely rewarding, and I welcome the Board’s support in their decision to expand my duties in the position of Chairman.”
By Advanced Cell Technology
Thank you. eom.
This is what I get under cached. Sorry this wasn't helpful and I have no idea why I'm not getting the same dates coverage as you are....or maybe I'm doing something wrong, I don't know...but signing off now. Good night.
Dec. 10: The website carries here a comprehensive status report on the progress made on public sector projects currently under implementation, for the month of October, 2006. The report also includes details of time and cost over-runs on individual projects, besides persisting bottlenecks, status of contracts, status of statutory clearances, likely date of completion and other related parameters. Each profile provides a detailed overview of the project status, based on multiple parameters. (Click on our Reports section to download the complete report)
Gas supply position at power plants (October 2006)
Dec. 10: The website carries here a comprehensive fuel supply report for all gas-based power projects in the country, updated upto October 2006. Overall, gas is supplied to eight central government-sponsored power projects, 19 state sector plants, and 14 private utilities. The project-wise information is further disaggregated on the basis of installed capacity of the plants, project location, total general capacities, gas supplied as against gas allocated, alternate fuel (naphtha or fuel oil) used and generation loss on account of short supply of gas. Interestingly, the total generation loss for the month due to short supply has been pegged at 538.86 million units which is slightly less than 819.83 million units of loss accounted in the month of September. (Click on Details to view the complete report) Details
Mumbai Offshore: Reliance agrees to relinquish block
Dec. 7: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) will soon give up its stake in Mumbai Block MB-OSN-97/3. "The company has agreed to relinquish the Mumbai offshore block after ascertaining fresh feasibility reports of the block's geology," Reliance sources informed this website on Thursday (December 7, 2006). The private upstream firm has already informed the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) about its decision, he added. Interestingly, Reliance was faced with a tough exploration schedule in the Phase-II of its work programme in MB-OSN-97/3. The company decided to forego the block, rather than complete a total of six exploratory wells (inclusive of two wells from Phase-I MWP). Reliance was supposed to drill three exploratory wells under the Phase-I work programme, but managed to spud only one well -- MB5-C1 -- upto a depth of 2,098 metres, before abandoning it. Our readers would recall that the company was awarded two consecutive 12-month extensions -- till June, 2005 -- to the Phase-I MWP, as it had to carry out additional studies due to the failure of earlier geological models employed in the block. By Sadiq Shaban Details
Download BPCL's Management Discussion and Analysis Report
Dec. 7: The website carries here a 36-page 'Management Discussion and Analysis Report' on BPCL put out by the management. The report dwells on the following aspects of the company's activities:
Industry Structure and Developments: This section includes an overview of the sector with focus on areas like GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth, consumption of HSD, international prices (of crude and finished products), dependence on imports, and the emergence of private players in the business.
Opportunities and Threats: This section explains the risk that the petroleum sector faces on account of volatile prices.
Segment-wise and product-wise performance for the Mumbai and Kochi refineries: This section covers the overall performance of the two refineries, based on parameters like crude processing levels, gross refinery margins and other relevant areas.
Business Development: This portion deals with network expansion through the set-up of more retail outlets.
Performance Highlights: This part of the report deals with the changes seen in the sale of MS and HSD, launch of Speed 97 and alternate fuels.
Human Resources: This segment includes the training and scholarships provided to the BPCL staff and deals with integrated information systems, health, safety and environment, international trade, risk management and R&D parameters.
Aviation: This section deals with the business secured in the aviation fuel sector amidst stiff competition from the other public and private players. (Click on our Reports section to download a copy)
List of applicants for the job of chairperson Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
Dec. 7: The website carries here a list of applicants for the post of the Chairperson for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Bill. The list is made up retired bureaucrats and public sector officials. Among those who put in applications were M.B. Lal, chairman HPCL, B.S. Negi, former director business development in GAIL, L. Mansingh, former secretary of consumer affairs, I.G. Pandse, member Income Tax Settlement Commission. Jugal Kishore Puri, chief advisor (cost) in the ministry of finance, among others. Click on Details to view the list. Details
IOC to acquire 12.5% stake in Trans-Anatolian Pipeline Company
Dec. 7: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has decided to participate in the Samsun-Ceyhan crude oil pipeline project by acquiring 12.5% of the shares of the Trans-Anatolian Pipeline Company (TAPCO). The entire deal has been agreed in principle. Currently, TAPCO is equally owned by ENI of Italy and Calik Enerji of Turkey. It may be recalled that IOC had earlier indicated its interest in assisting the ENI and Calik consortium in the design and execution of the pipeline as well as the operation and maintenance of the pipeline once it is completed. In this context, it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ENI and Calik on October 11, 2006 for a possible equity participation in the project company. IOC hopes that participation in this joint venture will 'boost its growth beyond the domestic borders and aid in realisation of its vision of becoming a transnational, integrated energy company'. The project envisages expeditious, safe and economical export of crude oil from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea in an environment friendly manner, thus reducing congestion of tanker traffic in the Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits. Details
Weird, but when I click on cache, get articles from 12/10 latest. When I click indianpetro.com I see articles from 12/13 latest. Very strange.
Happy holidays to you, too!
Plasti, I agree. This post has really stuck with me.
Glty.
Advanced Cell Technology Invited to Deliver Keynote Address at Prestigious International Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Conference in London
CEO William Caldwell to Discuss ACTC’s Strategies for Development and Commercialization of Novel Stem Cell-Based Medical Treatments
ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Cell Technology (ACTC), Inc. (OTCBB:ACTC), applying proprietary human embryonic stem (ES) cell technology to the emerging field of regenerative medicine, announced today that William Caldwell IV, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been invited to present an overview of the Company’s proprietary stem cell science and therapeutic programs at the upcoming 4th Annual Commercialization of Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy, to be held December 14 and 15, 2006, in London.
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20061213005...
Lowman, really great board! Nice job on the Ibox. Here's a post that I found awhile ago that I think fits here nicely.
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=2595337
Condor, thanks. eom.
Yes, I didn't research prior to posting, but you are correct that someone has asked a question of him since his last post.
And, I agree, it will be interesting to see if he responds further.
OT: So, you are an "information gatherer" but others are "Meridian followers"? C'mon, that's just silly.
FG Sets Up Committee to Monitor Oil Blocks Award
By Crusoe Osagie, 12.11.2006
The Federal Government has set up a monitoring committee to review the activities of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) mostly relating to activities of award of oil and gas assets.
The committee comes on stream even as the Federal Government, at the weekend, reinstated Dr. Tony Chukwueke as Director of the oil and gas industry watchdog, after he was sacked recently in controversial circumstances.
THISDAY gathered that the mandate of the new committee would be to monitor and review the activities of DPR especially in the area of block award before the final review and approval by the President.
The Minister of States for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Edmund Daukoru is the chairman of the committee whose members include the DPR Director, Chukwueke, a representative of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Solicitor General and an official from the presidency.
On the reinstatement of Chukwueke, THISDAY gathered that the Transnational Corporation, which triggered the controversy that led to the initial removal of Chukwueke has since written to withdraw its petition against him.
Following the allegations of improper handling of the award of OPL 291, President Olusegun Obasanjo ordered the constitution of a panel of enquiry to look into it and ordered the removal of Chukwueke as DPR Director.
The panel of enquiry was constituted November 13 to investigate the activities surrounding the controversial award of the block to Starcrest.
The controversy blew open when Addax Petroleum announced that it had agreed to pay $90 million to take control of Oil Prospecting License (OPL) 291, an oil block that was not in the basket for bids at the open auction of May.
According to Addax, it acquired its interest in the block from Starcrest, an obscure Nigerian company.
OPL 291 represents the mandatory relinquishment area of OPL 216 following conversion of OPL 216 to Oil Mining Lease ("OML") 127 preceding the development of the Agbami field in OML127 by Chevron.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Ransome Owan has announced that another four companies have been scrutinised by the commission and would be issued power licenses soon.
Owan told THISDAY in Lagos that the four new companies would join the nine companies already licensed by the commission to generate, transmit or distribute power in the country between August and December 2006.
"Nine companies have completed the process and have been issued licenses and four others are in the pipeline and soon the four new companies will be issued licenses to operate in the power sector”, he said.
"You would notice that the companies that have just been licensed are companies that will do relatively lower capacity. Others to be licensed soon will be doing higher capacity and as such it has taken a longer time to assess their application and approve their licenses," he added.
He said the commission had also set milestones for licensed companies to measure their level of seriousness with their planned projects.
He added that any licensed company that does not keep pace with the NERC's milestones would have their licenses revoked.
"We have set milestones for licensed companies and companies that do not keep pace with the milestones set for them will have their liceses revoked. Also the license has a 10 years incubation period, which means that if a company leaves its license inactive for 10 years it will loose the license," he said.
http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=65421
OT: Well, have to disagree with you here. Meridian hasn't posted on IV since the 6th. Niko posted info here on the 9th.
And, I've noticed that Meridian typically posts when "posted to", so has anyone asked any questions of him since the 6th?
You've posted on IV, does that make you a "Meridian follower"?
Agreed, more than a tenous connection seems plausible here.
Art, I've been trying to research this and can't come up with an answer. But, I don't think the only way someone can gain voting control would be with a public tender or proxy vote. I've looked and looked for direct confirmation that this is the only way that voting control can be gained and have come up with nothing. My research has suggested it's one way, but not necessarily the only way.
Sorry I don't have a link outlining what's led me to this conclusion, as it's an opinion that I've developed after going cross eyed from reading many, many, many different sites.
OT: Sorry, meant to be private message about an uncle Brez may've met.
Dane, very interesting to me, too.
Now, a question for you or anyone? In the information you posted, it says:
"directly negotiated acquisitions of controlling or minority stakes
buyouts"
But, I can't figure out the difference between the two. This is definition of "buyout" according to Investopedia.
"The purchase of a company or a controlling interest of a corporation's shares."
Dig, the documents can't be posted on ihub in the format they are in, that's why Dadd hosted the info. If there's something specific you are looking for, I'd be happy to try to find it.
ERHC's initial response to the govt. raid is on here. You can start at this link and follow forward:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=11626374
Btw, I did check Pacer and there's nothing new added there.
Interesting read re: valuation in obtaining controlling interest:
http://www.philipsaunders.com/control.htm
Thanks, will do.
Chrome Energy Retains Matzke as Special Advisor.
From: Business Wire | Date: July 23, 2002 Business Editors & Energy Writers
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2002
Chrome Energy Corporation ("Chrome") (OTCBB: ERHC), an oil and gas exploration company focused on the Gulf of Guinea offshore West Africa, announced today that it has retained the services of Richard H. Matzke as special advisor.
Matzke retired earlier this year from his position as vice-chairman of ChevronTexaco Corp. after more than 40 years of distinguished service. He was recently elected to the board of directors of LUKoil, Russia's largest oil company, IHC/Caland, a Netherlands marine construction holding company, and Petroleum Helicopters, a United States company which serves the oil and gas industry worldwide.
Well known and respected throughout the energy industry, Matzke joined Chevron in 1961 as a geologist and advanced through numerous leadership positions in the firm. He was elected a director of Chevron in 1997 and became vice-chairman of the board in January 2000.
Matzke holds leadership positions with various trade organizations including chairman of the American-Iranian Council and was past chairman of the United States-Kazakhstan Business Council and the United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the advisory board of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the United States Council for International Business and is a member of the United States-Russia Business Council, the National Committee on the United States-China Relations and the Council on Foreign Relations.
Chude Mba, president of Chrome, stated: "Chrome is extremely pleased to have been able to attract such an experienced oil industry professional to assist us in maximizing the value of our contractual rights in Sao Tome and the Joint Development Zone. Mr. Matzke's vast knowledge of the oil business as well as industry contacts at the highest levels will be invaluable to Chrome in contacting and negotiating agreements with major oil companies interested in entering into partnership discussions with Chrome on developing our interests in the sub-region. We are thrilled that Mr. Matzke is providing his considerable expertise to Chrome and we are looking forward to working closely with him in the days and weeks leading up to the licensing round in the JDZ and beyond."
About Chrome
Environmental Remediation Holding Corporation, doing business as Chrome Energy Corporation ("Chrome") (OTCBB: ERHC) is a Houston-based publicly traded U.S. oil and gas company focused on oil and gas exploration in prospective undeveloped basins of West Africa. Chrome's initial goal is to maximize value arising from existing contractual rights in the Joint Development Zone (JDZ) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome & Principe (DRSTP), and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of DRSTP. Chrome is also in a position to seek other growth options, including additional oil and gas interests within the JDZ and EEZ, elsewhere offshore the Gulf of Guinea, and in other parts of the West African region.
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-89418355.html
Edit: I see Spec already answered.
Well, Tamtam, I think that because he is the COB, this is what applies here. And, I think based on the below, he and whoever buys will have to report.
DISCLOSURES REQUIRED.--
(1) Directors, officers, and principal stockholders required to file.-- Every person who is directly or indirectly the beneficial owner of more than 10 percent of any class of any equity security (other than an exempted security) which is registered pursuant to section 12, or who is a director or an officer of the issuer of such security, shall file the statements required by this subsection with the Commission (and, if such security is registered on a national securities exchange, also with the exchange).
(2) TIME OF FILING.--The statements required by this subsection shall be filed---
(A) at the time of the registration of such security on a national securities exchange or by the effective date of a registration statement filed pursuant to section 12(g);
(B) within 10 days after he or she becomes such beneficial owner, director, or officer;
(C) if there has been a change in such ownership, or if such person shall have purchased or sold a security-based swap agreement (as defined in section 206(b) of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 78c note)) involving such equity security, before the end of the second business day following the day on which the subject transaction has been executed, or at such other time as the Commission shall establish, by rule, in any case in which the Commission determines that such 2-day period is not feasible.
http://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/34act/sect16.htm
Yes, that's a good point.
Yes, I agree. Sorry I didn't follow where you were going with that one.
Mrogop: Rule 144 seems to only apply to public sale, not private:
"Many also don't realize that, with the exception of subsection (k), Rule 144 is used only for "public sales." Where the owner of a controlling block of stock in a public company negotiates a private sale of his entire block with a buyer, the Rule does not come into play. In that event the buyer, who must have access to adequate information about the issuer and qualify as a "sophisticated investor," would receive restricted shares, since they would be acquired in a transaction not involving a public offering."
http://www.feinberglawgroup.com/Rule144.htm
Thanks, I'll let you know how it goes.
Yes, seems to be a glitch. Meatloaf is the new tech guy.
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/profile.asp?user=10092
*Sigh*, I was afraid you were going to say something like that...not sure we can make it another 13 years! LOL!
And, thanks for the website!
Hey, that sounds like a great idea! I'll have my husband try it with the dog tonight. We are having a hard time coming up with ways to help her get some of her energy out without quite so much exertion on our part! LOL!
DJ, so glad it made you smile! :)
And, "LOL!" at the cat, ornament, 3am!
Oh, my, I hope our cat doesn't get that idea, I think that would knock it over for sure! :)
December 07, 2006 08:33 AM Eastern Time
Advanced Cell Technology’s Robert Lanza, M.D., to Deliver Keynote Address at the University of Florida’s Vision Research Symposium on December 7, 2006
University of Florida's Vision Research Symposium
ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.’s (OTCBB: ACTC) Robert Lanza, M.D., VP of Research and Scientific Development, will deliver the keynote address at the University of Florida’s Vision Research Symposium, titled “Advances in the Use of Stem Cells for Repair and Regeneration of the Eye,” December 7, 2006, at 12:10 PM, at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Lanza’s presentation is titled “The Use of Embryonic Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine.” The recent progress that has been made in using embryonic stem-cell derived cells to rescue visual function in animals will be discussed, as well as the scientific promise --and challenges -- that remain before these and other human stem cell therapies can enter the clinic.
A downloadable copy of the presentation will be available on the company’s website at www.advancedcell.com/conference-presentations/.
Just checked and there is nothing new on Pacer.
Between the kids and the dogs, we've already had 5 ornaments broken, the stocking pulled down and the holder broken, a snowglobe shattered, can't find baby Jesus and his crib from the Nativity scene...If the tree comes down, well, I'm done! LOL!
Hee, hee! I thought I was being optimistic! :)
Yeah, right! Not exactly the season when we needed more excitement in our lives! :)
Have a good one, Sue!
That's a great story about Fifi and the cats...sounds like she's a saint.
Our dog, Cocoa, is about 10 months - 1 year old. From your experience with border collies, any guess when will she mellow?!?!?
Ok, I'll take a guess.
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Ou, I'll be very interested to hear what you find out. :)
Hi, Mike, glad the story gives you a chuckle! :)
Well, the cat is doing "ok". Just mostly staying outside. When he does come in, he semi-tries to stalk the dog...you know, standing in front of the door daring the dog to come closer. Or sitting on the floor right at the bottom of the couch or chair the dog is laying on. He became even more comfortable in his role as the "dominant" one after he took me unaware and was able to chase the dog around the yard. Now, he doesn't need to flaunt his power by trying to ambush the dog from behind chairs, etc. The dog was such a basketcase when the cat was doing this.
He still randomly attacks me (not the kids or my husband)...hee, hee, he actually seeks out my husband to hang with, who if you remember, is not a big fan of cats.
The dog yesterday saw 2 deer in the woods behind our house and was afraid until they ran, then she chased them. I couldn't find her and when she finally came, I couldn't really punish her because, as I've read, this teaches the dog NOT to come when you call. So she's discovered a whole new world much farther than our comfort zone and realized nothing really bad happens when she doesn't listen.
For Christmas, we were going to sign my daughter up to train at a Beginner Obedience class with the dog. I called yesterday and she's getting another early Christmas present, we're starting her and the dog in the class on Saturday.
It really is getting better, though.
Have a good one!