Target of Greed
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Jumbo Oil Corporation started negotiations with the Nigerian government in October 1964 in hopes of being allowed to open operations in that country. The talks went on for five months to hammer out details on the proposed plan. Details discussed ranged from government revenue, site location, and environmental concerns. The Nigerian government welcomed Jumbo Oil, the world’s second largest oil company to take interest in its country’s natural resource. A deal was made with the government in February of 1965, pending the final approval of its executive board. Jim Mason, president and CEO, gave his approval to go ahead and start the voting process with its stockholders. Jumbo’s corporate lawyers along with the project committee wrote the proposals to be voted on. Jim Mason reviewed all the documents and gave his consent to have the documents printed and distributed by March 15 of that year. All votes had to be returned by April 10, to be counted and tallied before the next board meeting. In the boardroom of Jumbo Oil was a huge table made of solid oak, and around the table were forty chairs, all made of oak padded with soft red leather. The walls were also covered in oak panels with hand-carved scenes of oilrigs, seagoing barges, and tank farm layouts, each scene created in exacting detail by a master carver. Three crystal chandeliers hung over the table, each measuring eight feet in diameter, and the ornate ceiling was hand painted and trimmed in gold leaf. It was a room of awe and demanded respect. CEO Jim Mason called the meeting to order on “The chair recognizes Mr. Franklin.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I see in the report that the project will cost twenty million dollars.” “That’s correct,” the chairman replied. “My concern, Mr. Chairman, is… will the Nigerian government be helping us out with anything during the construction phase?” he asked. “No, not monetarily. In the beginning, what they have offered to do is hold the cost of the land until the complex has been built and operational for six months, at which time we will have five years to pay for the land in full at zero percent interest. Does that answer your question, Mr. Franklin?” “Yes, yes it does. Thank you, Mr. Chairman,” he said. “Any other questions?” “Yes, Mr. Chairman.” “The chair recognizes Mr. Adams.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. How much do we know about this country and will our assets and our people be safe there?” “That is a good question, Mr. Adams. Those questions cannot be answered at this time. We do know that the country is poor economically, but we have at this moment promises from that government that they will assist us in any way they can by safeguarding the complex with military forces until we are in operation.” “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Nothing further at this time.” “Are there any other questions?” A second time he repeated, “Are there any other questions? With no more questions I suggest we take a twenty-minute recess before we vote. All in favor?” All the hands at the table were raised. “Opposed?” he asked. With no hands showing, the chairman sounded his gavel. At that the board members rose and exited the board room to a smaller, adjoining room where they were served morning beverages and assorted pastries. The board members gathered in groups to discuss the proposal to be voted on. After the break, all members returned to their seats to cast their votes. With the voting outcome unanimous the company now faced its biggest task: to build another facility. PRESS RELEASE Jumbo Oil Corporation Headquarters, With the ever-increasing demand for oil, Jumbo Oil Corporation has announced that by unanimous decision by its board of directors and stockholders, Jumbo Oil Corporation will start up operations in
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Recent graduates from the University at Albany Mike Reed and Frank Williams are now ready to take life head on. Mike Reed works at the Northeast division of Jumbo Oil Corporation one of the world’s largest oil refining companies. Frank Williams on the other hand is headed back home to
Now alone Mike ponders many questions as to his future here in the Northeast. A short vacation with Frank to
Experience how the live and play with family, old friends and some new friends they meet along the way.
Experience the struggle for Power, Greed for money through stolen oil, and Murder associated with that greed in a place half a world away. Follow Mike as he gets caught up in the middle of it all, and find out what happens when the wrong people target you to be exterminated.
Who will become the next victim to fall as a – Target of Greed?
I sincerely hope you enjoy this journey with Mike and his friends. Let you’re emotions join in with theirs as you let yourself get caught up in each and every one of their experiences.
William J. Hart
About the Author
Employed at the University at
A man of many talents and interests, and for several years Bill was a monthly columnist for a technical trade publication with worldwide distribution. Writer, thinker, inventor, Bill was awarded his first patent in the mid eighties. In 2005 he returned back to his passion for writing, with four more novels on the horizon and a children’s book due out later this summer.
He currently lives in
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