gCaptain Aquired By Unofficial Networks For $1.9 Million US

April 1st, 2008 · Comments - by John -

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While not quite the payday other blogs have recently enjoyed we are very excited to announce a new partnership with an amazing company called Unofficial Networks. We are still inking the deal so I can’t discuss the merger in full detail but I can LINK to THIS video post from Chief Negotiator Richard Astley.

Techcrunch has the full details HERE.

-John

John Konrad is a USCG licensed Master Mariner of Unlimited Tonnage and the captain of this project. Since graduating from SUNY Maritime College he has sailed 4 of the world’s oceans and reports from his ship via satellite.

John is also writes for our ski sites UnofficialSquaw.com and UnofficialAndes.com

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Captain John Konrad is co-founder of Unofficial Networks and Editor In Chief of this blog. He is a USCG licensed Master Mariner of Unlimited Tonnage and, since graduating from SUNY Maritime College, has sailed a variety of ships to ports around the world. He currently lives in Morro Bay, California with his wife and two children.
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Brian 5 months ago 1 point
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First I said F$@# why didn't I start a stupid blog about shipping... then confusion... now I just think you're an ass*@# .

Good one John!

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Richard 5 months ago 1 point
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LMAO

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Shipster2 5 months ago 1 point
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i just fell off my chair

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Devon 5 months ago 1 point
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Brilliant!

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Peter Stinson 5 months ago 1 point
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Congratulations!

Just wanted to let you know that AN UNOFFICIAL COAST GUARD BLOG has signed an agreement in principle for Unofficial Networks to purchase our little site for $1.2 million. We'd have held out for more, but one of our contributors was recently canned for his blogging activities.

You can see the full details here.

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http://www.cgblog.org

Raina 5 months ago 1 point
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Can't believe I fell for that. I'm turning my computer off for the day lest someone else take advantage of my trusting nature.

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Capt932 5 months ago 1 point
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Wait, gCaptain and unofficial networks are alredy the same company so whats the logistics of selling to yourself?

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John 5 months ago 1 point
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Capt932,

While your assumption is technically correct this post was the tactical implementation of our international strategy which recognizes the need for global diversification and brand awareness.

The technical logistics are a closely guarded secret but the short answer is; we shall be leveraging our vast supply of high interest debt with the ultimate goal of increasing internal inefficiencies. The mechanics of the deal include an equity swap, asset-backed securities, non-convertible indentures and all other means offered prior to the commoditization of the maritime blogosphere and resultant diminishing worth of our core asset.

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admin 4 months ago 1 point
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Thanks everyone for an enjoyable April Fools! I'm honored and humbled by the 20+ people who emailed me with congratulations, in doing so you joined us in thinking this dream is possible.

-John

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