Clara Herling Huhn (January 28, 1887 – December 20, 2000) was an American homemaker and supercentenarian. Born near Clarkson, Nebraska, she lived near Schuyler for most of her life. She remained active, healthy and independent until the last few months of her life, and even answered an interview right before her 113th birthday. At age 113 years 327 days, she is the oldest person born in Nebraska, but she was not the oldest to die in that particular state, since she died in La Mesa, California. That title belongs to Helen Stetter, who died on June 1, 2007 at age 113 years and 195 days.
Brogan-Fletcher Enterprise is a large blue-chip company established in Pensacola, Florida in 1990. Originally called the Brogan Project, the name changed after Ted Brogan, the founder, recruited a young associate Brad Fletcher to help expand his global business empire.
The Brogan Project Days
Ted Brogan's initial ideas and ambitions for his newly established company, the Brogan Project, were curtailed by his financial difficulties. By downsizing in the IT department, Brogan was able to afford a plane ticket to Texas to find a business partner. He had heard favourable talk of a young entrepreneur, Brad Fletcher, who been very successful in the Texas Oil Industry. At first, Fletcher was unwilling, but agreed after a lengthy meeting with Brogan and his colleagues. The business relies on the match between Brogan's idealism and Fletcher's financial capability.
"At first Brad seemed unimpressed with my unconventional idealism towards the management of a large company, but after a meeting with Refreshment Technition Jack Daniels, he was more willing"
-Ted Brogan, December 4, 1990
The rise and diversification of the business
Brogan Fletcher Ent. started off by investing USD $15 million into the rapidly growing pharmaceuticals industry. With the overwhelming profits made by the development of topical anasthetic gelatin, Brogan Fletcher Ent. expanded into the military technology industry. They established firm links with the Pentagon by developing the highly acclaimed model 226 automatic slide operated pistol.
After the company's success in the fields of military engineering and pharmaceutical development, Brogan and Fletcher expanded the business, based on their philosophy of diversity, by starting several new subsidiary companies.
The first expansion of many was their investment in a law firm, with the sole purpose of helping low-income individuals fight insurance claims. Many insurance companies have talented and well-paid lawyers at their disposal, and it can be very difficult to produce a strong lawsuit against them without suitable legal aid. The newly-formed Kitcheman, Kerr and Sons law firm aimed to be an affordable solution.
Shortly afterwards the Brogan-Fletcher Enterprise expanded further, by founding an investment firm. Freedom Financial was a financial planning firm geared towards helping parents prepare for their children's college or university education. With their Slogan "Start Early, For Tomorrow's Sake", Freedom Financial soared to the be one of the top Financial Firms in the Miami area.
Current status
Brogan Fletcher Enterprise's current situation is a very positive one, with gross earnings of around USD $5 billion per annum, and a constant search for expansion. Upon the release of their 2007 projected earnings, the company's stock rose to USD $57.30 and is expected to pass USD $70.00 by November 2007.
The Brogan Project Days
Ted Brogan's initial ideas and ambitions for his newly established company, the Brogan Project, were curtailed by his financial difficulties. By downsizing in the IT department, Brogan was able to afford a plane ticket to Texas to find a business partner. He had heard favourable talk of a young entrepreneur, Brad Fletcher, who been very successful in the Texas Oil Industry. At first, Fletcher was unwilling, but agreed after a lengthy meeting with Brogan and his colleagues. The business relies on the match between Brogan's idealism and Fletcher's financial capability.
"At first Brad seemed unimpressed with my unconventional idealism towards the management of a large company, but after a meeting with Refreshment Technition Jack Daniels, he was more willing"
-Ted Brogan, December 4, 1990
The rise and diversification of the business
Brogan Fletcher Ent. started off by investing USD $15 million into the rapidly growing pharmaceuticals industry. With the overwhelming profits made by the development of topical anasthetic gelatin, Brogan Fletcher Ent. expanded into the military technology industry. They established firm links with the Pentagon by developing the highly acclaimed model 226 automatic slide operated pistol.
After the company's success in the fields of military engineering and pharmaceutical development, Brogan and Fletcher expanded the business, based on their philosophy of diversity, by starting several new subsidiary companies.
The first expansion of many was their investment in a law firm, with the sole purpose of helping low-income individuals fight insurance claims. Many insurance companies have talented and well-paid lawyers at their disposal, and it can be very difficult to produce a strong lawsuit against them without suitable legal aid. The newly-formed Kitcheman, Kerr and Sons law firm aimed to be an affordable solution.
Shortly afterwards the Brogan-Fletcher Enterprise expanded further, by founding an investment firm. Freedom Financial was a financial planning firm geared towards helping parents prepare for their children's college or university education. With their Slogan "Start Early, For Tomorrow's Sake", Freedom Financial soared to the be one of the top Financial Firms in the Miami area.
Current status
Brogan Fletcher Enterprise's current situation is a very positive one, with gross earnings of around USD $5 billion per annum, and a constant search for expansion. Upon the release of their 2007 projected earnings, the company's stock rose to USD $57.30 and is expected to pass USD $70.00 by November 2007.
A fictional planet in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Existing spinward of the Segmentum Solar, the planet Vapia has been colonised since early M.16, by the explorator fleet Illustrious Commandous
The World of Vapia Today
Located three thousand light years galatic south of Holy Terra, the world of Vapia is the foodstore of the Imperium for most of the Segmuntum Solar. Classified as an Agri-world, beta class distinction by the Imperium, Vapia is home to a hierarchial dynsasty of planetary governors and 7 billion inhabitants. Living in simple townsteads similar to those on the infamous Caliban home of the Dark Angels, the feudal system that is Vapia, allows for little more in life than to till the land and be loyal worshippers of the Emperor. Occasionally the Imperium comes to call in the form of a tithe to the Emperor, where loyal sons and daughters of Vapia fight in his name, in the Imperial Guard. Many famous regiments have been raised since the first colonisation, some of the most famous being: , the 95th Vapian Rifles and the 27th Desert Centurions, who saw action on Armageddon and the Moon Wars of Dubious Prime
Early History
Not all of Vapian History has been as Utopian or simple in life as the planet is in the 41st millenium. The first days after inital planetfall (M.16) for the forefathers of Vapia were hazardous. Indeginous lifeforms on Vapia were the most deadly this side of Catachan
The World of Vapia Today
Located three thousand light years galatic south of Holy Terra, the world of Vapia is the foodstore of the Imperium for most of the Segmuntum Solar. Classified as an Agri-world, beta class distinction by the Imperium, Vapia is home to a hierarchial dynsasty of planetary governors and 7 billion inhabitants. Living in simple townsteads similar to those on the infamous Caliban home of the Dark Angels, the feudal system that is Vapia, allows for little more in life than to till the land and be loyal worshippers of the Emperor. Occasionally the Imperium comes to call in the form of a tithe to the Emperor, where loyal sons and daughters of Vapia fight in his name, in the Imperial Guard. Many famous regiments have been raised since the first colonisation, some of the most famous being: , the 95th Vapian Rifles and the 27th Desert Centurions, who saw action on Armageddon and the Moon Wars of Dubious Prime
Early History
Not all of Vapian History has been as Utopian or simple in life as the planet is in the 41st millenium. The first days after inital planetfall (M.16) for the forefathers of Vapia were hazardous. Indeginous lifeforms on Vapia were the most deadly this side of Catachan
Shimada Kambei (勘兵衛 Shimada Kanbei) is the lead samurai of the highly acclaimed Japanese film Seven Samurai by Akira Kurosawa and its anime adaptation Samurai 7. He was loosely based on Kamiizumi Nobutsuna.
Film Version
In the original 1954 movie, he was portrayed and played by Takashi Shimura as an aged yet skilled samurai who has fought many battles in his past. He claims to have "lost" them, as he is still alive. He was the first to be recruited by the villagers and assumed the leader position. He is also one of the three samurai to survive the battle against the bandits.
Anime Version
In this adaptation of the original, Kambei was recast as an even more bitter and serious samurai who has all the qualities that every samurai should have but seems to be ashamed of his loss in the great war. He is one of the soldiers together with his comrade/best-friend Shichiroji to greatly take part of the war on the losing side. His appearance was changed from a bald, old Japanese warrior into a dark skinned and long haired samurai. Like the film, he mocks and discourages both Katsushiro and Kikuchiyo because of their immaturity. However, they added a scene in the final episode where Katsushiro has become a true samurai and Kambei presented him his sword. Kirara seems to have feelings for Kambei as it was hinted in the 25th episode that she wants to say her feelings at least to Kambei before they go to the capital for the final battle, but he rejects it for "his heart has dried up long ago". Toward the beginning of the series he was bested by Kyuzo, but he told him the end would have to wait since he had already made a pact to save the village. Kyuzo saves Kambei's life several times claiming that only he has the right to take his life. When Kyuzo dies, he tells Kambei that he will wait for him in Kanna. His fate is unchanged as he is one of the three who survives the battle against the nobuseri.
Kambei's Sword
The sword Kambei uses in the Anime is called 'an artwork' by Masamune. It doesn't say how was it forged or where he got it, though. However, it can be seen from the series' opening sequences and close-ups a very distinctive work, much like a Damascus steel sword.
Film Version
In the original 1954 movie, he was portrayed and played by Takashi Shimura as an aged yet skilled samurai who has fought many battles in his past. He claims to have "lost" them, as he is still alive. He was the first to be recruited by the villagers and assumed the leader position. He is also one of the three samurai to survive the battle against the bandits.
Anime Version
In this adaptation of the original, Kambei was recast as an even more bitter and serious samurai who has all the qualities that every samurai should have but seems to be ashamed of his loss in the great war. He is one of the soldiers together with his comrade/best-friend Shichiroji to greatly take part of the war on the losing side. His appearance was changed from a bald, old Japanese warrior into a dark skinned and long haired samurai. Like the film, he mocks and discourages both Katsushiro and Kikuchiyo because of their immaturity. However, they added a scene in the final episode where Katsushiro has become a true samurai and Kambei presented him his sword. Kirara seems to have feelings for Kambei as it was hinted in the 25th episode that she wants to say her feelings at least to Kambei before they go to the capital for the final battle, but he rejects it for "his heart has dried up long ago". Toward the beginning of the series he was bested by Kyuzo, but he told him the end would have to wait since he had already made a pact to save the village. Kyuzo saves Kambei's life several times claiming that only he has the right to take his life. When Kyuzo dies, he tells Kambei that he will wait for him in Kanna. His fate is unchanged as he is one of the three who survives the battle against the nobuseri.
Kambei's Sword
The sword Kambei uses in the Anime is called 'an artwork' by Masamune. It doesn't say how was it forged or where he got it, though. However, it can be seen from the series' opening sequences and close-ups a very distinctive work, much like a Damascus steel sword.