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How about land ownership (201 acres and 17 buildings) and feedstock... as in Jatropha?
BTW, my view of this entity is not, as you suggest, an incorporation. The possibility has to do with a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for the above purpose...
EarnestDD have you tried LQQKING in Belize...
"Posted by: EarnestDD Date: Thursday, December 04, 2008 12:09:15 PM
In reply to: Jerle Shannara who wrote msg# 25955 Post # of 26062 [Send a link via email]
Jerle ... who do you think owns Blue Diamond Ventures Biodiesel LLC?
And where do you think its incorporated???
It is NOT incorporated in Nevada, Oklahoma or any of the Gulf Coast States ... which are the most reasonable choices."
It is possible that the Blue Diamond Ventures Biodiesel LLC resides in Belize.
http://www.belizelawyer.com/dynamicdata/Corporatecommercial.asp#companies
"Local Companies “LLC’s”
These companies are ideal for local investment, landholding or normal business activity within Belize. They are referred to as “Local Companies”, “Chapter 250 (from the number of the actual legislation) or “LLC’s”. When properly structured, they can provide Asset Protection, Tax Minimization and Confidentiality. While these compared to an International Business Company (IBC-discussed below) vary with regard to which aspect one is dealing with, they can generally protect the investment form frivolous lawsuits against the owner or owner’s associated companies. Separate legal status/entity is a vital and recognized aspect of Belize law..."
Thank you for your excellent DD, nightwish...
It's good to see your continued DD effort, inspite of the naysayers casting their doom on this inconspicuous stock.
It's great to know there's such a deep interest in BLDV.
Blue Skies, Blue Waters and Blue Diamond...
This is the part of today's biodiesel article that I liked best...
"Switching to biodiesel means an even greater reduction in air pollution. GM, Ford and Chrysler could regain market share in an environmentally friendly manner by introducing a product line of biodiesel-ready cars. Beyond helping comply with U.S. air pollutant laws, the three automakers could partner with local producers to expand biodiesel production nationwide."
The big three need diesel
http://dailyuw.com/2008/12/3/big-three-need-diesel/
By Mike Noon
December 3, 2008
If you have been listening to the auto industry bailout debate, you might think the major problem is generous union contracts (Full disclosure: I am a member of UAW Local 4121). While the list of problems of GM, Ford and Chrysler is long, the greatest of these is that few people believe Detroit can regain its former glory. No one is going to give an industry $25 billion if they see no hope in its future. With some careful planning, the big three can make a comeback by going retro. They need to bring back the diesel car.
The years of neglect of Detroit’s non-SUV division has taken its toll. Every year, Consumer Reports releases its top vehicle pick for 10 different categories. In 2008, only one American vehicle, GM’s Chevrolet Silverado, was chosen as the best in its class. The popular Edmunds.com Consumers’ Top Rated Vehicle shows a similar result. Out of 20 vehicle categories, American vehicles only won in six classes. This gap is especially prevalent for sedans and wagons, where American vehicles were top-rated in only two out of 13 categories.
Vehicles such as the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion and the exotic Chevrolet Volt have been the answer to this growing dearth of American passenger vehicles. This approach is likely to fail because companies such as Toyota and Honda have years of experience in producing small, cheap compact cars and hybrids Americans love. GM or Ford will have a tough time trying to unseat these giants if they play the game as the visiting team.
Diesel-powered cars are the best way for U.S. automakers to regain their market share. While gasoline’s petroleum cousin powers approximately half of European vehicles, only 3 percent of American vehicles run on diesel. There is significant room for growth in the U.S. diesel market.
American automakers also have many years of experience in diesel vehicles. Cars such as the Ford Temp, Buick Century and even the Chevrolet El Camino had diesel-powered versions in the 1980s. Overseas, both GM and Ford have successful diesel vehicles, such as the Cadillac CTS, Ford Fusion TDCi and the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic that gets 65 mpg.
Domestically, the diesel engine option is relegated to the truck and SUV classes. GM has diesel alternatives of its Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram and GMC Sierra pickup trucks. Ford offers diesel on some of its F-Series pickups. Even Chrysler has a diesel version of its Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The biggest obstacle to widespread adoption of diesel vehicles in the U.S. is that they do not pass our air quality requirements. Diesel vehicles generally emit more pollutants than their gasoline counterparts, requiring additional pollution control equipment. Mercedes-Benz has developed one such system that is included in its E320 BlueTec sedans. Another development that has helped reduce diesel vehicle pollution is the switch to ultra-low-sulfur diesel in the U.S., which is significantly reducing sulfur dioxide emissions.
Switching to biodiesel means an even greater reduction in air pollution. GM, Ford and Chrysler could regain market share in an environmentally friendly manner by introducing a product line of biodiesel-ready cars. Beyond helping comply with U.S. air pollutant laws, the three automakers could partner with local producers to expand biodiesel production nationwide.
While the list of problems facing U.S. automakers is long, biodiesel-powered cars represent a plausible path for the big three to regain their place in American garages. All the technology and knowledge exists for GM, Ford and Chrysler to bring their successes in foreign diesel markets back home.
Reach columnist Mike Noon at opinion@dailyuw.com.
View of the Dominion's new software image...
Hmmm, cellar boxing...
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"Posted by: EarnestDD Date: Monday, November 24, 2008 3:36:19 PM
In reply to: alj14 who wrote msg# 25509 Post # of 25643
I disagree. Without proof of any Assets or Operations, BLDV's value is that of an empty, dormant Pinksheet shell.
Maybe $100,000 max.
A share price of $0.0002 would be more fitting."
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"Posted by: EarnestDD Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:45:21 PM
In reply to: Harley_08 who wrote msg# 4328 Post # of 4329
I believe CLXN to be essentially cellar-boxed at $0.0001 to $0.0002 now.
$0.0052 ... only achievable after a reverse split.
jmo"
doggone, your request for information/link on "abusive" naked short selling has been covered before on this BLDV board. It is my opinion that criminals do not report their illegal activities to the proper authorities. Therefore, there are no links to the information you are requesting.
It is my belief that MM's, Hedge Funds and Off-Shore Trusts are involved in illegal naked short selling. The SEC's recent actions and mandates appear to be clamping down on naked short selling. So, you can believe what you want to believe.
When I click on your link it shows the quote page for BLDV at pinksheets.com.
If you are referring to the "Short Interest" tab, I see that BLDV has a zero "legal" short position. However, what's not included on Pink Sheets is the unknown "illegal" short position in BLDV.
My recent posts are related to "abusive" naked short selling (FTD's).
You are wrong. Plain and simple.
Market Makers / Hedge Funds / Off-Shore Trusts reside in a world where naked short selling is very much alive in all securities, including Pink Sheet stocks. You're the one that's hoping.
The action on 10/17/08 by the SEC targets "abusive" naked short selling in all equities.
http://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2008/34-58773.pdf
"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
17 CFR PART 242
[Release No. 34-58773; File No. S7-30-08]
RIN 3235-AK22
Amendments to Regulation SHO
AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.
ACTION: Interim final temporary rule; request for comments.
SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) is adopting an interim final temporary rule under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) to address abusive “naked” short selling in all equity securities by requiring that participants of a clearing agency registered with the Commission deliver securities by settlement date, or if the participants have not delivered shares by settlement date, immediately purchase or borrow securities to close out the fail to deliver position by no later than the beginning of regular trading hours on the settlement day following the day the participant incurred the fail to deliver position. Failure to comply with the close-out requirement of the temporary rule is a violation of the temporary rule. In addition, a participant that does not comply with this close-out requirement, and any broker-dealer from which it receives trades for clearance and settlement, will not be able to short sell the security either for itself or for the account of another, unless it has previously arranged to borrow or borrowed the security, until the fail to deliver position is closed out.
DATES: Effective Date: October 17, 2008 except §242.204T is effective October 17, 2008 until July 31, 2009."
Global Regulators to Focus on Abusive Short Selling
http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/25/global-regulators-to-focus-on-abusive-short-selling/
(11/25/2008)
Global securities regulators launched three task forces to study abusive short selling, unregulated financial products and unregulated financial entities such as hedge funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday.
The working groups were established amid volatile market conditions and designed to support work of the world’s 20 largest economies, which have already agreed to step up oversight of the troubled financial system.
One group will focus on aligning global regulators’ approach to naked short selling, the S.E.C. said.
Short selling, or betting on declining stock prices, is a legitimate investment strategy where investors borrow stock they expect to fall in price in the hope of repaying the loans for less and profiting from the difference.
Naked short selling occurs when the investor sells stock that has not yet been borrowed, which can distort markets.
Securities regulators are “taking urgent action to coordinate global regulatory measures aimed at abusive short selling, including reporting requirements for short positions and trading activity,” S.E.C. Chairman Christopher Cox said in a statement.
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), an international policy forum for securities regulators, met via teleconference earlier on Monday to discuss urgent regulatory issues in the ongoing credit crisis.
Mr. Cox is the chairman of IOSCO’s technical committee and organized Monday’s meeting.
The S.E.C. said a second working group will examine ways to “introduce greater transparency” and supervision to unregulated markets, such as the over-the-counter markets for derivatives, which have been blamed for worsening the financial crisis.
The third task force will examine unregulated entities such as hedge funds and develop recommendations to mitigate risks associated with their trading and secretive nature, the .S.E.C. said.
The task forces are due to present their reports at IOSCO’s next technical meeting in February and to the next G-20 summit in spring 2009, the S.E.C. said.
http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2008/2008-279.htm
"Don't get too comfortable with gasoline at $2 a gallon"
http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/122669161342460.xml&coll=1
Sunday, November 16, 2008
No one should get too comfortable with $2 a gallon gasoline.
It's a welcome break from the $4 gas we saw just last summer and an impressive lesson in the power of conservation to achieve price reductions.
But what it isn't is permanent. Even with the price of gas breaking through the $2 range, the head of the International Energy Agency, Nobuo Tanaka, declared last week that "while market imbalances will feed volatility, the era of cheap oil is over."
Historically, the IEA has tended to be optimistic in its annual long-range forecast of oil supply and consumption. But this year it did something new. It conducted "an unprecedented field-by-field analysis of the historical production trends of 800 oil fields." It found that the rate of decline in oil- field production is projected to be such that by 2030 the world needs to find and produce 45 million barrels of oil a day -- four times the current capacity of Saudi Arabia. And that's just to stay even to meet current demand, about 87 million barrels of oil a day.
It also projects oil consumption to grow to 103 million barrels a day in 2030, which would require finding the equivalent of six Saudi Arabias. An interesting note here is that most of this additional oil would not come from conventional oil fields but from natural gas liquids and oil sands. This comports closely with those who argue that "peak oil" is here or will soon be in terms of producing conventional oil, although the IEA may be overly optimistic about nonconventional sources of oil.
In any event, it will be costly to keep the supply of oil sufficient to meet demand when the economy is back at full throttle. The IEA estimates that on average about $1 trillion a year will need to be invested in finding and producing additional oil. However, low oil prices, along with low prices for natural gas, discourage investment.
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month that in Texas "natural-gas companies have been pulling lease offers back and canceling drilling projects on land they already control. Energy jobs are drying up, as companies mothball drilling rigs and lay off the contractors who leased land on their behalf."
At least eight projects to tap Canada's oil sands have been delayed or put on hold, threatening the long-term development of the oil sands, according to ReportonBusiness.com.
Brazil, which recently announced major deep-water oil discoveries off its coast, has announced that it is putting off exploitation of the fields for a decade or more.
Energy Bulletin wrote late last month: "Hardly a day goes by without a report that investment in new oil production projects is being delayed, postponed or canceled. A combination of falling oil prices, declining demand, the unavailability of loans, and fears of a global economic meltdown are more than enough to stop many projects."
Low oil prices not only are hindering development of future supplies of oil, they also represent a serious threat to the advancement of alternative forms of energy as, for the moment, they become less cost effective. In short, it would be very easy to fall back into the bad habit of ignoring energy and resuming overconsumption.
But low oil prices, for all intents and purposes, are a mirage. They are here but they could be gone in a flash, once we pass through the economic doldrums. That makes it all the more critical that the Obama administration push hard to advance the development and expand the application of alternative energy sources, especially hybrid, electric and other vehicles not dependent on oil.
Not only will investing in alternative energy create new industries and good jobs, it will serve to facilitate the inevitable transition from fossil fuels to renewable forms of energy that are critical to addressing oil depletion, energy independence and climate change.
This is no time to become complacent about energy.
Well EarnestDD, as far as I'm concerned, there is nothing that is obvious.
What I see is the CEO of BLDV being dogged and disparaged on this board, and other boards, about dilution, no assets, gagged TA, no nothing, etc.
What I'm now hearing is that your inquiry or complaint has only to do with promised audited financials that should have been posted on Pinksheets (for the years 2005 and 2006). Sorry, but your complaint is flimsy.
In addition, I believe that if someone is "compiling" a complaint to the SEC, there should be more than one item in which their efforts are concentrated.
I believe that Ceo's of any corporation can change or adjust the direction of the company by any legal means that will benefit the company, and it's shareholders. If audited financials are not required by Pinksheets or the SEC, then I believe that John Q. Moaning and Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc. have made a prudent move by not producing said audited financials.
While BLDV is on the Pinksheets, I doubt that the SEC would even consider enforcement of a rule that does not exist. I have not read anywhere that the SEC will force a Pinksheet company to provide audited financials. If you have such a link, feel free to provide it. Given the directional changes that occur with many corporations and the fact that CEO's can alter the direction of their companies, I would expect that someone at the SEC has already filed away your complaint.
Thanks for the reminder.
There have been a number of posts on this BLDV board requesting for an update since EarnestDD informed us of his intentions. However, it does not appear that anything has materialized regarding a complaint other than this fairy tale...
"Posted by: EarnestDD Date: Friday, August 08, 2008 5:49:31 PM
In reply to: Xilo who wrote msg# 17547 Post # of 25316
I am compiling my complaint about BLDV to the Atlanta office of the SEC.
That office has been very aggressive in investigating Biofuel scams and currently has charged a number of CEO's with fraud and issuing false press releases.
Update:
And ... don't worry ... I will send a copy of my complaint to the DOJ."
Does anybody have that complete answer, which will also need to include the NSS?
Do your own DD without expectations that others will provide you with the information that you seek.
Will the MM's, Hedge Funds or Off-Shore Trusts step forward and give an accounting of the naked short share count?
Btw, I wasn't aware that you were an investor...
I believe that if any entity has the updated share structure, it would be incomplete since we do not know the amount of naked short shares that are involved within BLDV.
I've checked the top 10 active boards on iHub and only one company has what it takes to fill in the blanks.
In fact, ADVFN has no information for LSRAF, which is the one board that you moderate...
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=profile&cb=1227218347&symbol=NO%5ELSRAF
It's great to know there's such a deep interest in BLDV...
Thanks for your recent input, but it appears there are some inconsistencies in your postings...
"Posted by: isellbeachhomes Date: Friday, October 10, 2008 10:55:26 AM
In reply to: Harleyboy who wrote msg# 23048 Post # of 25185
I am sure many will applaud but this WILL be my last post on this forum. I truly hope that some see this for what it is. This is a scam in my humble opinion and I am sorry for what it will do to some’s portfolio. There have been many here that have been warning you and if you can’t see that then…….I guess you are S.O.L.
I truly wish that everyone makes money here but I feel the only one that will do that is Moaning with his dilution. I think that will show in the very near future. I wish all the best and maybe you can preserve some of your capital from this disaster. If I saved some people some money by not buying into this trap, good for me. I just can’t surround myself with this negative energy that this stock is putting off. Again, I truly hope the best for everyone."
The only swindle that's coming to an end has to do with those naked short shares within BLDV...
Dilution is the fairy tale... I believe it's the NSS within BLDV stock.
So if the PPS can be knocked into oblivion, there will be no need to address the NSS with a close out of the failure to deliver position...
http://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2008/34-58773.pdf
"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
17 CFR PART 242
[Release No. 34-58773; File No. S7-30-08]
RIN 3235-AK22
Amendments to Regulation SHO
AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.
ACTION: Interim final temporary rule; request for comments.
SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) is adopting an interim final temporary rule under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) to address abusive “naked” short selling in all equity securities by requiring that participants of a clearing agency registered with the Commission deliver securities by settlement date, or if the participants have not delivered shares by settlement date, immediately purchase or borrow securities to close out the fail to deliver position by no later than the beginning of regular trading hours on the settlement day following the day the participant incurred the fail to deliver position. Failure to comply with the close-out requirement of the temporary rule is a violation of the temporary rule. In addition, a participant that does not comply with this close-out requirement, and any broker-dealer from which it receives trades for clearance and settlement, will not be able to short sell the security either for itself or for the account of another, unless it has previously arranged to borrow or borrowed the security, until the fail to deliver position is closed out.
DATES: Effective Date: October 17, 2008 except §242.204T is effective October 17, 2008 until July 31, 2009."
Thanks for your input on BLDV...
"I do hold home run shares after many flips on some pennies BUT I hold 0 shares of this one. I held some months ago after that run to .025 but sold at .01 when I saw signals in the chart BLDV was a sinking ship."
Recent BP article of 11/08/2008...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/nov/07/bp-renewable-energy-oil-wind
"BP has dropped all plans to build wind farms and other renewable schemes in Britain and is instead concentrating the bulk of its $8bn (£5bn) renewables spending programme on the US, where government incentives for clean energy projects can provide a convenient tax shelter for oil and gas revenues."
Alternative Energy will soon be a high priority in the United States...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/09/BUFQ13VMHM.DTL
"The economy's meltdown has hurt alternative energy companies by cutting off their access to capital. But many entrepreneurs in the field still see the crisis as an opportunity, for the new president and for them. Obama, they say, should use his energy proposals as tools to stimulate the economy and create jobs. Someone needs to build America's wind farms, solar arrays and biofuel plants, and those jobs can't be shipped overseas."
"Even if energy isn't the first issue on Obama's agenda, there are signs that he plans to give it high priority. Rumors are circulating that he wants to create an energy security council within the White House, steering energy and climate change policy in much the way that the National Security Council handles security."
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http://apolloalliance.org/
"Mission
Our Mission
The Apollo Alliance is a coalition of business, labor, environmental, and community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution in America to reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, cut the carbon emissions that are destabilizing our climate, and expand opportunities for American businesses and workers.
Inspired by the vision and technological achievements of the Apollo space program, we promote policies and initiatives to speed investment in clean energy technology and energy efficiency, put millions of Americans to work in a new generation of well-paid, green collar jobs, and make America a global leader in clean energy products and services."
Very good insight...
The same scenario occurred on 11/05/2008. Volume went up along with the negative posting.
Gosh Ponti,
Do your own DD without expectations that others will share their DD, specifically, with you.
Jerle, thanks for your input.
Very good reply to impertinent requests.
Read my post over and maybe you'll understand what I am referring to...
As far as projections go, I've seen tons of them; in print and on TV. I haven't seen many of them that have been right.
WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE...
Absolutely no poster will communicate their position to me with the intentions of swaying me to relinquish my BLDV shares.
Not even if I see the word... DILUTION.
Not even if I see the words... NO ASSETS.
Not even if I see the phrase... TRIP ZEROS.
Not even if I see numerous postings of Press Releases from 2 1/2 years ago.
Not even if I see the phrase... FAILURE TO DELIVER (to me, this phrase refers to naked short selling).
I believe there are a number of "investors" on this board that share this sentiment.
At this point, you have probably guessed right...
WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE...
Gee Ponti, you should...
Do your own DD and not have expectations of others to answer your many questions.
And Shorts always claim dilution...
Dilution can be claimed, but that doesn't preclude naked short selling.
It is my belief that Hedge Funds / Market Makers have worked on hundreds of small cap companies through naked short selling, not just BLDV. It's all about making transactions happen in order for them to make money. I believe this overflow of transactions was created with Phantom Shares.
It is likely the Hedge Fund / Market Makers money overflow has been curtailed. Yes, the SEC put the clamps down on "abusive" naked short selling until 07/2009 for all equities.
Not convinced on the dilution theory, but I do believe there's BIG TIME NSS...
As I previously answered regarding the unknown outstanding shares... well, don't forget to include the unknown naked short shares.
Are there any links to that dilution theory?
Dilution may happen with many companies, but most "investors" receive direct or indirect signs of dilution. I don't remember anyone pointing to dilution with veracity regarding BLDV. So, I will accept your dilution statements as unsubstantiated and incorrect.
At this point with a low PPS it just doesn't make sense to dilute. Considering the time frame that I've been reading about dilution, why would BLDV have no assets? Where does dilution fit in with no assets?
Seems to me that BLDV would need a tremendous amount of PUMP and PR to get that dilution theory going... but we know it's just not true.
I believe there is a huge and unknown amount of outstanding BLDV shares. Yes, I believe there is a multitude of naked short shares abound in this stock.
Yep...
GO BLDV !!
That's correct, Blockman. It is hard to forget about the real and prevalent NSS.
The recent action on 10/17/08 by the SEC targets "abusive" naked short selling in all equities; not just financials...
http://www.sec.gov/rules/final/2008/34-58773.pdf
Looking good to me for BLDV... thanks.
Yes, just LQQKING for new ways to hold a post... GO BLDV !!Weeeeeeeeeeee!!
"Opportunities are best viewed through the eyes of a tiger"
GO BLDV !!
Let's revisit then:
Posted by: Harleyboy Date: Monday, June 23, 2008 3:50:02 PM
In reply to: None Post # of 24054
Nice shake. If it holds the .0125 support there is nothing to worry about. Do the MM's know some big news is coming and are collecting shares? Total manipulation. If you don't sell you can't be manipulated!! I don't believe that anyhting posted on this board affects the price of a stock. That has always been a myth.