Sinclair gets a DEFENSE CONTRACT????? WTF????

[LynnTheDem]

10/12/2004
Network airing anti-Kerry film awarded Bush Special Forces military contract

http://www.bluelemur.com/index.php?p=340

WHAT????!!

[colonel odis]

1. unbelievable. this has to get bumped up to the national media.

[liberal N proud]

2. If you stroke Georgies thingy, he will stroke yours

You should not be too suprised, look at Hiliburton

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. That explains it...

Beyond pure ideology there is greed. No wonder they are so desperate to reSelect the Chimpinator.

Masters of War. I hope they all fry in Hell.

[patrice]

4. Now this is a "war" I'm in favor of. Boycott their advertisers Now. n/t

[mmonk]

10. Will they need advertisers now?

[sherilocks]

5. Thanks I just sent the link to

a few people who will be very interested in the story.

[LynnTheDem]

6. Right back to OIL

The company is Jadoo Power Systems. Major investors are Sinclair and Contango Capital Management. John Berger is the
Managing Partner of Contango Capital Partners.

From the Contango website:

Mr. Berger has over eight years of experience in the energy industry, during which he managed energy trading books for Enron Corporation and initiated development of the new Enron Premium Power Division. As a Manager, he made the previously unprofitable southeast short term trading operation for the Enron East Power Trading Division profitable by approximately $30 million over a two year period. Under his management, the southeast short term trading operation successfully administered the largest long-term customer deal in the industry, and increased the average daily volume in the southeast trading hub by ten times the former volume. Mr. Berger also managed the Enron Hourly Trading Desk, and operated a utility system in the southeastern United States. At Enron Energy Services he led and developed Enron's corporate strategy for new energy technologies and energy reliability financial products."

and


"During 2002 and 2003, Mr. Berger served as an advisor to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission where he drafted governance guidelines for the Regional Transmission Organizations and served as an advisor to the drafters of the Standard Market Design regulatory document that is currently before the United States Congress. He also advised the Commission on distributed generation, demand response, information gathering and application issues, investigations, and trade clearing/credit issues in the North American energy markets."

[Supersedeas]

7. QUID PRO QUO - Rove smiles, there's graft, then there's graft

[clover]

8. can this be moved to breaking news? (nt)

[DemsUnited]

9. Well isn't that special.

Hope the DNC is aware of this while their preparing their case to the FEC.

[SpiralHawk]

11. Now that's what I call a "Perverted Sex Act"

Sinclair is on a roll

http://mathaba.net/x.htm?http://mathaba.net/0_index.shtml?x=76506

The president of Baltimore-based Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc., which owns the local Fox television affiliate, was arrested Tuesday night and charged with committing a perverted sex act in a company-owned Mercedes, city police said.

snip...

[AmerDem]

dupe

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1042901

[masonfl]

12. Sinclair Broadcast SEC Filing from Oct 4

SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC.




This is interesting. Sinclair filed a form 8-K on October 8 that revises their previously stated revenue estimates - downwards - primarily because of lower than expected revenue from automobile advertisers. My guess is that a lot of that $$ is from local automobile dealer advertising. Perhaps we should focus our calls to automobile advertisers at this point?

Below is the filing. All of this and more is available on from links on their Web site.


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K


CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported) October 4, 2004
Commission File Number 000-26076

SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant)

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.


On October 4, 2004, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (the “Company”) announced via press release that it is revising its net broadcast revenue estimate for its third quarter ended September 30, 2004. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This Form 8-K, the information contained herein, and the attached exhibit are furnished under this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference to any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing.

[LynnTheDem]

13. And more...geeez this is disgusting.

By Jim Greer
Houston Business Journal
Sept. 12, 2004

With crude oil prices near record highs, a Houston firm has launched a venture fund to focus on fuel cells and other alternative energy investments.

Contango Capital this month announced a stake in Trulite Technology. Trulite is seeking to produce compact, lightweight hydrogen generators for fuel cell systems.

http://64.233.179.104/search?q=cache:bH7PhU9xL0YJ:msnbc.msn.com/id/5964168/+contango+jadoo&hl=en

Didn't bush mention such technology in debate #2???

[Ganja Ninja]

14. One hand washes the other in the Bush White House.

It's becoming pretty evident that one of the primary considerations for the war in Iraq and any government spending in this administration is to create a massive political circle jerk. Any money out has to be recouped in part by Bush and the GOP for their campaign coffers. Never mind getting the best deal for the tax payers of America. It's what's in it for Bush first. It's your money, your tax dollars at work.

[spanone]

15. Scratch the bush* back & they'll scratch yours.

[LynnTheDem]

16. And more...bush "subGate"

Bush's rich friends crashing subs near Hawaii;

Brehmer, additionally, serves the board of directors of Contango Oil and Gas Company in Houston, Texas.

http://bushwatch.org/subgate.htm

Atrios;
http://www.atrios.blogspot.com

This has GOT to be one of the MOST CORRUPT governments...ANYWHERE ANYTIME.

[geek tragedy]

17. Linked to ENRON!!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1043071

[Javaman]

18. Oh I'm so surprised, oh the absolute mystery of it all, who would've..

thunk it?
Geez, a company the actively promotes a pro-bush stance being awarded part of a lucrative military contract? I'm just flabbergasted and surprised.
Oh please people, are we so naive to expect anything less than collusion from this admin?
Sinclair is so far up morons rump they are looking out his eyes.

[juliagoolia]

19. Lets check them all out very well.

These companies could be removed from the website to sheild them from us. I got this from cache on google
http://www.sbgi.net/business/ventures.shtml They are stil there but the site takes forever to load.


Sinclair Ventures, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. We are strategic investors and our decisions to invest in a company must satisfy Sinclair Broadcast Group's strategic goals.

For more information, please contact:
Len Ostroff
Chief Operating Officer
Sinclair Ventures, Inc.
10706 Beaver Dam Road
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030
Phone: [phone]


Sinclair Ventures, Inc. currently holds equity interests in the following companies:



G1440

G.1440 Technology Consulting Group is an e-business solutions and technology staffing provider. Among the services provided by G1440 are custom software development, I.T. consulting, and web design. From integrating your systems to energizing your brand, G1440 offers complete solutions allowing you to cut costs and increase profitability. Included in G1440's business units are Builder1440TM, provider of the Internet-based sales and marketing system for homebuilders and i1440 TM, provider of the SEVIS compliant web-based, database system. G1440 is a privately held corporation.


For more information, contact:
G1440, Inc.
2000 W. 41st Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.g1440.com




Jadoo Power Systems

Jadoo Power Systems designs, develops and manufactures power systems that utilize proton exchange membrane fuel cells for portable applications. Jadoo's products provide low-cost, efficient and environmentally-friendly alternatives to existing power sources. Current and future product lines include battery replacement systems for professional video cameras, surveillance systems, military power units, and telemetry systems that monitor natural gas pipelines.


For more information, contact:
Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.
105 Lake Forest Way
Suite B
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.jadoopower.com




Time Domain, Inc.

Time Domain is a worldwide leader in Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology and is developing and deploying UWB silicon solutions. The Company markets its silicon products under the brand name PulsON®, and is currently in development on its third-generation chipset called the PulsON 300™. Time Domain's Commercial Products Division is targeting the very high bandwidth, short-range personal area networking (PAN) market space, and is working with its development partners to integrate PulsON chipsets into their consumer electronics and personal computing products. The Company's Government Solutions Division is producing UWB systems and prototypes for high-speed communications, precise tracking, and through-wall radar sensing for its Government customers. Time Domain maintains the premier patent portfolio for UWB technology, with more than 240 patents issued, allowed, or pending worldwide. Time Domain is a privately-held corporation.


For more information, contact:
Cummings Research Park
7057 Old Madison Pike
Huntsville, AL 35806
Phone: [phone] or 888-826-8378
Fax: [phone]




VisionAIR , Inc.

VisionAIR, Inc. a respected leader in public safety software, develops, deploys and supports mission-critical applications in addition to wireless and Web-based enterprise solutions. The company's Public Safety Suite, an integrated suite of multi-jurisdictional applications, offers 911 centers, law enforcement agencies, fire/emergency departments and inmate facilities the latest in information technology. VisionAIR provides a broad range of wireless products and services, including VisionFORCE, a revolutionary data access tool for remote law enforcement officers. VisionAIR is a privately held corporation.


For more information, contact:
VisionAIR, Inc.
P.O. Box 9000
5601 Barbados Boulevard
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.visionair.com




AppForge, Inc.

AppForge, Inc. is the first and only company to enable Microsoft Visual Basic programmers to quickly and easily create sophisticated applications for multiple handheld, mobile and wireless devices. AppForge's MobileVB product has received over a dozen industry awards including Mobile Insight's 2002 Mobility Award, PC Expo's "Best of Show", and Visual Studio Magazine's "Editors Choice." AppForge is a privately held corporation.


For more information, contact:
AppForge, Inc.
3040 Peachtree Road
NW Atlanta, Georgia 30305
voice: 678-686-9000
fax: [phone]
website: www.appforge.com




Sterling Venture Partners

Sterling Venture Partners is a Venture Capital firm that invests $1 million to $6 million in early-stage and expansion-stage health care, software, industrial technology and business services companies. Sterling Venture Partners is a division of Sterling Partners, a diversified private equity firm that has managed more than $500 million of committed capital since its founding in 1983. With offices in Baltimore and Chicago, Sterling Venture Partners invests on the East Coast and in the Midwest.


For more information, contact:
Sterling Venture Partners
East Coast Office
111 South Calvert Street, Suite 2810
Baltimore, MD 21202
voice: 410-347-2900
fax: [phone]
website: www.sterlingcap.com





Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. currently holds equity interests in the following companies:



Acrodyne Communications, Inc.

Acrodyne, a leading producer of technically advanced, high quality television transmitters, has been an established and respected manufacturer of television broadcast equipment for over three decades.


For more information, contact:
Acrodyne Communications, Inc.
Mark Polovick
National Sales Manager
10706 Beaver Dam Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
voice: 410-568-2105
toll free: 888-881-4447
fax: [phone]
website: www.acrodyne.com



Summa Holdings, Ltd.

One of the fastest growing automotive groups in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern Pennsylvania markets, Summa Holdings, through its direct and indirect subsidiaries controls 35 automobile dealerships under the Mile One subsidiary, offering 18 brands of automobiles; 38 Mr. Tire retail tire operations; Allstate Leasing, an automobile/equipment leasing and rental operation; and 4 Mile One Collision Centers. Motor World owns and operates 12 automobile dealerships in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania market.


For more information, contact:
Mile One Automotive
23 Walker Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
toll free: 866-645-3663
fax: [phone]
website: www.mileone.com



Allegiance Capital, LP

Allegiance Capital Limited Partnership is a private mezzanine venture capital fund, which invests in the subordinated debt and equity of privately held companies, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. On April 25, 2000 the Federal Government licensed Allegiance to operate as a Small Business Investment Company. Since receiving its license Allegiance has invested in thirteen companies providing capital for expansion, growth capital, management led buy-outs, and acquisitions.


For more information, contact:
Allegiance Capital
2000 West 41st Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
voice: 410-338-6314
fax: [phone]
website: www.allcapital.com

[riverwalker]

20. send article and link to media

DU media list:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x816939

the article:

Sinclair Broadcasting Group, under fire for ordering its 62 networks to broadcast a film sharply critical of John Kerry’s opposition to the Vietnam War, is a major investor in a company recently awarded a military contract by the Bush Administration, RAW STORY has learned.

Jadoo Power Systems, Inc., a producer of portable power systems, announced Sept. 28 that it had been awarded a contract to supply its products, which are used for covert surveillance operations, to US Special Operations Command. According to the SOCOM website, SOCOM “plans, directs, and executes special operations in the conduct of the War on Terrorism.”

Jadoo, a Folsom, California company, is “a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. as well as other individuals.”

A Jadoo press release (in PDF format) reveals that in February, 2003, President Bush was personally briefed by the CEO of Jadoo, Larry Bawden, about Jadoo products.

[irancontra]

21. kick & push it out...

this is important..

[HootieMcBoob]

22. Kick and a Media Blast!

:kick:

[Downtown Hound]

23. State sponsored propaganda

a vital part of America's defense in the 21st century.

[bloom]

24. AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

:grr:

What can you say? Is anyone being arrested yet?

[George_S]

25. Not until after the election, methinks

[LynnTheDem]

26. Arrested?

If they arrested this massive political circle jerk, we'd have a government of 7 people, no corporations, and no media. And a pack of shrieking wailing rightwingnuts.

I can live with that. :)

[Rose Siding]

27. The CEO PERSONALLY breifed the PRESIDENT?????

That CAN'T be SOP! The PRESIDENT being briefed on a contract for a POWER SYSTEM?

"Say what will it cost me to get this on TV?" Say, that wasn't too hard, was it?

[George_S]

28. kick