SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
RULE 13d-2(a)
(Amendment No. 66)
THE NOSTALGIA NETWORK, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $.04 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
669 752107
(CUSIP Number)
Dong Moon Joo, President
Concept Communications, Inc.
650 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 789-2124
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
with a copy to:
Arthur E. Cirulnick
Venable, Baetjer, Howard & Civilleti, LLP
1615 L Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036-5612
(202) 452-8600
March 9, 2000
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of This Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G
to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is
filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the
following box [ ].
(Continued on following pages)
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CUSIP No. 669 752107 Page 2 of 19 Pages
13D
1. Names of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (Entities Only)
Concept Communications, Inc.
2. Check the appropriate box if a member of a group
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. Source of Funds
AF (Crown Communications Corporation)
5. Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
Pursuant to Item 2(d) or 2(e)
[ ]
6. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
NUMBER OF 7. Sole Voting Power
SHARES 0 shares
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 8. Shared Voting Power
EACH 14,430,427 shares
REPORTING
PERSON WITH 9. Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares
10. Shared Dispositive Power
14,430,427 shares
11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
14,430,427 shares
12. Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares
[ ]
13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
70.3%
14. Type of Reporting Person
CO
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CUSIP No. 669 752107 Page 3 of 19 Pages
13D
1. Names of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (Entities Only)
Crown Communications Corporation
2. Check the appropriate box if a member of a group
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. Source of Funds
OO
5. Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
Pursuant to Item 2(d) or 2(e)
[ ]
6. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
NUMBER OF 7. Sole Voting Power
SHARES 0 shares
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 8. Shared Voting Power
EACH 14,430,427 shares
REPORTING
PERSON WITH 9. Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares
10. Shared Dispositive Power
14,430,427 shares
11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
14,430,427 shares
12. Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares
[ ]
13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
70.3%
14. Type of Reporting Person
CO
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CUSIP No. 669 752107 Page 4 of 19 Pages
13D
1. Names of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (Entities Only)
Crown Capital Corporation
2. Check the appropriate box if a member of a group
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. Source of Funds
AF (Crown Communications Corporation)
5. Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
Pursuant to Item 2(d) or 2(e) [ ]
6. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
NUMBER OF 7. Sole Voting Power
SHARES 0 shares
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 8. Shared Voting Power
EACH 14,430,427 shares
REPORTING
PERSON WITH 9. Sole Dispositive Power
0 shares
10. Shared Dispositive Power
14,430,427 shares
11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
14,430,427 shares
12. Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares [ ]
13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
70.3%
14. Type of Reporting Person
CO
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CUSIP No. 669 752107 Page 5 of 19 Pages
13D
1. Names of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (Entities Only)
NNI Acquisition Corporation
2. Check the appropriate box if a member of a group
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. Source of Funds
AF (Crown Communications Corporation)
5. Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
Pursuant to Item 2(d) or 2(e)
[ ]
6. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
NUMBER OF 7. Sole Voting Power
SHARES 14,430,427 shares
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 8. Shared Voting Power
EACH 0 shares
REPORTING
PERSON WITH 9. Sole Dispositive Power
14,430,427 shares
10. Shared Dispositive Power
0 shares
11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
14,430,427 shares
12. Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares
[ ]
13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
70.3
14. Type of Reporting Person
CO
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This Amendment No. 66 amends and supplements the statement on Schedule
13D (the "Schedule 13D") filed by (i) Concept Communications, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Concept"), (ii) Crown Communications Corporation, a Delaware
corporation ("Communications"), (iii) Crown Capital Corporation, a Delaware
non-stock corporation ("Capital") and (iv) NNI Acquisition Corporation, a
Delaware corporation ("NAC"), relating to the Common Stock, par value Four Cents
($.04) per share (the "Common Stock"), of The Nostalgia Network, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined
herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Schedule 13D.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
Item 3 is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the
following thereto:
The funds for the $1,250,000 Communications loaned to the Issuer on
March 9, 2000 (as further discussed in Item 4 below) were obtained by
Communications from Atlantic Video.
The funds for the $1,250,000 Communications loaned to the Issuer on
March 17, 2000 (as further discussed in Item 4 below) were obtained by
Communications from Atlantic Video.
The Reporting Persons understand from Atlantic Video that all or
substantially all of the amounts loaned by Atlantic Video to Communications have
been obtained by Atlantic Video as proceeds from a loan from One-Up, which
received these funds as proceeds of a loan from UCI.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented by appending to the material
under the caption "Certain Loans to the Issuer" the following:
On March 9, 2000, Communications loaned to the Issuer $1,250,000, and
the Issuer delivered to Communications a promissory note in like amount (the
"March 9, 2000 Promissory Note"). The March 9, 2000 Promissory Note is payable
on January 1, 2001, together with interest, at an annual rate equal to the Prime
Rate, as published in the Wall Street Journal on March 9, 2000. The March 9,
2000 Promissory Note is secured under the terms of the Communications Security
Agreement.
On March 17, 2000, Communications loaned to the Issuer $1,250,000, and
the Issuer delivered to Communications a promissory note in like amount (the
"March 17, 2000 Promissory Note"). The March 17, 2000 Promissory Note is payable
on January 1, 2001, together with interest, at an annual rate equal to the Prime
Rate, as published in the Wall Street Journal on March 17, 2000. The March 17,
2000 Promissory Note is secured under the terms of the Communications Security
Agreement.
The foregoing descriptions of the March 9, 2000 Promissory Note and
the March 17, 2000 Promissory
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Note are qualified in their entirety by the text of the March 9, 2000 Promissory
Note and the March 17, 2000 Promissory Note, respectively. The March 9, 2000
Promissory Note is attached hereto as Exhibit 66.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference. The March 17, 2000 Promissory Note is attached hereto as Exhibit 66.2
and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to
Securities of the Issuer.
Item 6 is hereby amended and supplemented by incorporating herein the
information set forth under Item 4 in this Amendment No. 66.
Item 7. Items to be Filed as Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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66.1 Promissory Note dated March 9, 2000 made by The Nostalgia Network,
Inc. to Crown Communications Corporation in the principal amount of
$1,250,000.
66.2 Promissory Note dated March 17, 2000 made by The Nostalgia Network,
Inc. to Crown Communications Corporation in the principal amount
of $1,250,000.
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best knowledge and belief of the
undersigned, the undersigned hereby certifies that the information set forth in
this amendment is true, complete and correct.
Dated: March 20, 2000
CONCEPT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
/s/ Werner G. Seubert
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By: Werner G. Seubert, Vice President
CROWN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
/s/ Werner G. Seubert
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By: Werner G. Seubert, Vice President
CROWN CAPITAL CORPORATION
/s/ Werner G. Seubert
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By: Werner G. Seubert, Vice President
NNI ACQUISITION CORPORATION
/s/ Werner G. Seubert
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By: Werner G. Seubert, Vice President
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<CAPTION>
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Description Page
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66.1 Promissory Note dated March 9, 2000 made by The Nostalgia Network, Inc. to 10
Crown Communications Corporation in the principal amount of $1,250,000.
66.2 Promissory Note dated March 17, 2000 made by The Nostalgia Network, Inc. 15
to Crown Communications Corporation in the principal amount of $1,250,000.
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT 66.1
PROMISSORY NOTE
$1,250,000.00 Washington, D.C.
Maturity Date: January 1, 2001 March 9, 2000
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, THE NOSTALGIA NETWORK, INC. a
Delaware corporation ("Maker"), hereby promises to pay to the order of CROWN
COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, or any subsequent holder or
holders ("Holder") of this Promissory Note (this "Note"), at 650 Massachusetts
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001, or at such other place as Holder may from
time to time designate in writing, the principal sum of one million two hundred
fifty thousand dollars ($1,250,000.00), together with all accrued interest on
such outstanding balance, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
Note.
1. Interest; Payments. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid principal
balance of this Note (as well as on all accrued and unpaid interest) from and
after the date of this Note at a per annum rate equal to the Prime Rate as
published in the Wall Street Journal on March 9, 2000, compounded monthly. The
principal balance, together with all unpaid interest accrued thereon, shall be
due and payable on January 1, 2001 (the "Maturity Date").
2. Payments. All payments by Maker hereunder shall be applied (i)
first to any collection costs pursuant to Paragraph 8 hereof, (ii) second to the
interest due and unpaid under this Note, and (iii) thereafter, to any principal
owing under this Note.
3. Prepayment. Maker shall have the right to prepay, in part or in
full, without penalty, this Note (together with all accrued interest to the date
of prepayment on the amount of principal thus prepaid) at any time or times.
4. Waiver Regarding Notice. Maker waives presentment, demand and
presentation for payment, protest and notice of protest, and, except as
otherwise specifically provided herein, any other notices of whatever kind or
nature, bringing of suit and diligence in taking any action to collect any sums
owing hereunder. From time to time, without in any way affecting the obligation
of Maker to pay the outstanding principal balance of this Note and any interest
accrued thereon and fully to observe and perform the covenants and obligations
of Maker under this Note, without giving notice to, or obtaining the consent of,
Maker, and without any liability whatsoever on the part of Holder, Holder may,
at its option, extend the time for payment of interest hereon and/or principal
of this Note, reduce the payments hereunder, release anyone liable on this Note
or accept a renewal of this Note, join in any extension or subordination, or
exercise any right or election hereunder. No one or more of such actions shall
constitute a novation or operate to release any party liable for or under this
Note, either as Maker or otherwise.
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5. Events of Default. Each of the following shall constitute an "Event
of Default" hereunder:
(a) Maker's failure to make any required payment of principal and/or
interest under this Note, or any other amount due and payable under this Note,
which failure continues for a period of ten (10) days after written notice of
such failure is sent by Holder to Maker;
(b) The occurrence of an event of default under that certain Security
Agreement by and between Maker and Holder dated as of March 21, 1997, as amended
(the "Security Agreement");
(c) The occurrence of an event of default under any outstanding
promissory notes by Maker payable to Concept Communications, Incorporated, a
Delaware corporation ("Concept");
(d) The occurrence of an event of default under any outstanding
promissory notes by Maker payable to Holder;
(e) The occurrence of an event of default under that certain Security
Agreement by and between Maker and Concept dated as of January 4, 1996;
(f) Maker's failure to perform any other obligation (other than one
that can be satisfied with the payment of money) required under this Note, and
the continuation of such failure for a period of ten (10) days after Holder
gives Maker written notice of such failure to perform; and
(g) Maker's insolvency, general assignment for the benefit of
creditors, or the commencement by or against Maker of any case, proceeding, or
other action seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, liquidation,
dissolution, or composition of Maker's debts under any law relating to
bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization, or relief of debtors, or seeking
appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official for
Maker or for all or any substantial part of Maker's assets.
6. Acceleration. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Holder
shall have the right to cause the entire unpaid principal balance, together with
all accrued interest thereon, reasonable attorneys' and paralegal' fees and all
fees, charges, costs and expenses, if any, owed by Maker to Holder, to become
immediately due and payable in full by giving written notice to Maker.
7. Remedies. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Holder may
avail itself of any legal or equitable rights which Holder may have at law or in
equity or under this Note, including, but not limited to, the right to
accelerate the indebtedness due under this Note as described in the preceding
sentence. The remedies of Holder as provided herein shall be distinct and
cumulative, and may be pursued singly, successively or together, at the sole
discretion of Holder, and may be exercised as often as occasion therefor shall
arise. Failure to exercise any of
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the foregoing options upon the occurrence of an Event of Default shall not
constitute a waiver of the right to exercise the same or any other option at any
subsequent time in respect to the same or any other Event of Default, and no
single or partial exercise of any right or remedy shall preclude other or
further exercise of the same or any other right or remedy. Holder shall have no
duty to exercise any or all of the rights and remedies herein provided or
contemplated. The acceptance by Holder of any payment hereunder that is less
than payment in full of all amounts due and payable at the time of such payment
shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise any of the foregoing
rights or remedies at that time, or nullify any prior exercise of any such
rights or remedies without the express written consent of Holder.
8. Expenses of Collection. If this Note is referred to an attorney for
collection, whether or not any other action has been instituted or taken to
enforce or collect under this Note, Maker shall pay all of Holder's costs, fees
(including reasonable in-house and outside attorneys' and paralegal' fees) and
expenses in connection with such referral.
9. Governing Law. The provisions of this Note shall be governed and
construed according to the law of the District of Columbia, without giving
effect to its conflicts of law provisions.
10. Security. Payment of the indebtedness evidenced by this Note is
secured by certain assets of Maker pledged to Holder pursuant to the Security
Agreement.
11. No Waiver. Neither any course of dealing by Holder nor any failure
or delay on its part to exercise any right, power or privilege hereunder shall
operate as a waiver of any right or remedy of Holder hereunder unless said
waiver is in writing and signed by Holder, and then only to the extent
specifically set forth in said writing. A waiver as to one event shall not be
construed as a continuing waiver by Holder or as a bar to or waiver of any right
or remedy by Holder as to any subsequent event.
12. Notices.
(a) All notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall either be hand
delivered, with receipt therefor, or sent by Federal Express or similar courier,
with receipt therefor, or by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested, as follows:
If to Maker: The Nostalgia Network, Inc.
650 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Attn: President
If to Holder: Crown Communications Corporation
650 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Attn: General Counsel
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with a copy to: Venable
1615 L Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036
Attn: Arthur E. Cirulnick, Esquire
Notices shall be effective when received; provided, however, that if any notice
sent by courier or by certified or registered mail is returned as undeliverable,
such notice shall be deemed effective when mailed or given to such courier.
(b) Any of the foregoing persons may change the address to which
notices are to be delivered to it hereunder by giving written notice to the
others as provided in Paragraph 12(a).
13. Severability. In the event that any one or more of the provisions
of this Note shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability
shall not affect any other provision of this Note, and this Note shall be
construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been
contained herein.
14. Limitations of Applicable Law. In the event the operation of any
provision of this Note results in an effective rate of interest transcending the
limit of the usury or any other law applicable to the loan evidenced hereby, all
sums in excess of those lawfully collectible as interest for the period in
question shall, without further agreement or notice by any party to this Note,
be applied to the unpaid principal balance of this Note immediately upon receipt
of such monies by Holder, with the same force and effect as though Maker had
specifically designated such extra sums to be so applied to the unpaid principal
balance and Holder had agreed to accept such extra payment(s) as a prepayment.
15. Captions. The captions herein are for convenience of reference
only and in no way define or limit the scope or content of this Note or in any
way affect its provisions.
16. Debtor-Creditor Relationship. Holder shall in no event be
construed for any purpose to be a partner, joint venturer or associate of Maker,
it being the sole intention of the parties to establish a relationship of debtor
and creditor.
17. Time of the Essence. It is expressly agreed that time is of the
essence in the performance of the obligations set forth in this Note.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Maker has executed this Promissory Note under
seal on this 9th day of March 2000.
MAKER:
ATTEST: THE NOSTALGIA NETWORK, INC.,
A Delaware corporation
/s/ Willard R. Nichols By: /s/ Willard R. Nichols
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Secretary Name: Willard R. Nichols, Esquire
Title: Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
[CORPORATE SEAL]
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EXHIBIT 66.2
PROMISSORY NOTE
$1,250,000.00 Washington, D.C.
Maturity Date: January 1, 2001 March 17, 2000
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, THE NOSTALGIA NETWORK, INC. a
Delaware corporation ("Maker"), hereby promises to pay to the order of CROWN
COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, or any subsequent holder or
holders ("Holder") of this Promissory Note (this "Note"), at 650 Massachusetts
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001, or at such other place as Holder may from
time to time designate in writing, the principal sum of one million two hundred
fifty thousand dollars ($1,250,000.00), together with all accrued interest on
such outstanding balance, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this
Note.
1. Interest; Payments. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid principal
balance of this Note (as well as on all accrued and unpaid interest) from and
after the date of this Note at a per annum rate equal to the Prime Rate as
published in the Wall Street Journal on March 17, 2000, compounded monthly. The
principal balance, together with all unpaid interest accrued thereon, shall be
due and payable on January 1, 2001 (the "Maturity Date").
2. Payments. All payments by Maker hereunder shall be applied (i)
first to any collection costs pursuant to Paragraph 8 hereof, (ii) second to the
interest due and unpaid under this Note, and (iii) thereafter, to any principal
owing under this Note.
3. Prepayment. Maker shall have the right to prepay, in part or in
full, without penalty, this Note (together with all accrued interest to the date
of prepayment on the amount of principal thus prepaid) at any time or times.
4. Waiver Regarding Notice. Maker waives presentment, demand and
presentation for payment, protest and notice of protest, and, except as
otherwise specifically provided herein, any other notices of whatever kind or
nature, bringing of suit and diligence in taking any action to collect any sums
owing hereunder. From time to time, without in any way affecting the obligation
of Maker to pay the outstanding principal balance of this Note and any interest
accrued thereon and fully to observe and perform the covenants and obligations
of Maker under this Note, without giving notice to, or obtaining the consent of,
Maker, and without any liability whatsoever on the part of Holder, Holder may,
at its option, extend the time for payment of interest hereon and/or principal
of this Note, reduce the payments hereunder, release anyone liable on this Note
or accept a renewal of this Note, join in any extension or subordination, or
exercise any right or election hereunder. No one or more of such actions shall
constitute a novation or operate to release any party liable for or under this
Note, either as Maker or otherwise.
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5. Events of Default. Each of the following shall constitute an "Event
of Default" hereunder:
(a) Maker's failure to make any required payment of principal and/or
interest under this Note, or any other amount due and payable under this Note,
which failure continues for a period of ten (10) days after written notice of
such failure is sent by Holder to Maker;
(b) The occurrence of an event of default under that certain Security
Agreement by and between Maker and Holder dated as of March 21, 1997, as amended
(the "Security Agreement");
(c) The occurrence of an event of default under any outstanding
promissory notes by Maker payable to Concept Communications, Incorporated, a
Delaware corporation ("Concept");
(d) The occurrence of an event of default under any outstanding
promissory notes by Maker payable to Holder;
(e) The occurrence of an event of default under that certain Security
Agreement by and between Maker and Concept dated as of January 4, 1996;
(f) Maker's failure to perform any other obligation (other than one
that can be satisfied with the payment of money) required under this Note, and
the continuation of such failure for a period of ten (10) days after Holder
gives Maker written notice of such failure to perform; and
(g) Maker's insolvency, general assignment for the benefit of
creditors, or the commencement by or against Maker of any case, proceeding, or
other action seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, liquidation,
dissolution, or composition of Maker's debts under any law relating to
bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization, or relief of debtors, or seeking
appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, or other similar official for
Maker or for all or any substantial part of Maker's assets.
6. Acceleration. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Holder
shall have the right to cause the entire unpaid principal balance, together with
all accrued interest thereon, reasonable attorneys' and paralegal' fees and all
fees, charges, costs and expenses, if any, owed by Maker to Holder, to become
immediately due and payable in full by giving written notice to Maker.
7. Remedies. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Holder may
avail itself of any legal or equitable rights which Holder may have at law or in
equity or under this Note, including, but not limited to, the right to
accelerate the indebtedness due under this Note as described in the preceding
sentence. The remedies of Holder as provided herein shall be distinct and
cumulative, and may be pursued singly, successively or together, at the sole
discretion of Holder, and may be exercised as often as occasion therefor shall
arise. Failure to exercise any of
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the foregoing options upon the occurrence of an Event of Default shall not
constitute a waiver of the right to exercise the same or any other option at any
subsequent time in respect to the same or any other Event of Default, and no
single or partial exercise of any right or remedy shall preclude other or
further exercise of the same or any other right or remedy. Holder shall have no
duty to exercise any or all of the rights and remedies herein provided or
contemplated. The acceptance by Holder of any payment hereunder that is less
than payment in full of all amounts due and payable at the time of such payment
shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise any of the foregoing
rights or remedies at that time, or nullify any prior exercise of any such
rights or remedies without the express written consent of Holder.
8. Expenses of Collection. If this Note is referred to an attorney for
collection, whether or not any other action has been instituted or taken to
enforce or collect under this Note, Maker shall pay all of Holder's costs, fees
(including reasonable in-house and outside attorneys' and paralegal' fees) and
expenses in connection with such referral.
9. Governing Law. The provisions of this Note shall be governed and
construed according to the law of the District of Columbia, without giving
effect to its conflicts of law provisions.
10. Security. Payment of the indebtedness evidenced by this Note is
secured by certain assets of Maker pledged to Holder pursuant to the Security
Agreement.
11. No Waiver. Neither any course of dealing by Holder nor any failure
or delay on its part to exercise any right, power or privilege hereunder shall
operate as a waiver of any right or remedy of Holder hereunder unless said
waiver is in writing and signed by Holder, and then only to the extent
specifically set forth in said writing. A waiver as to one event shall not be
construed as a continuing waiver by Holder or as a bar to or waiver of any right
or remedy by Holder as to any subsequent event.
12. Notices.
(a) All notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall either be hand
delivered, with receipt therefor, or sent by Federal Express or similar courier,
with receipt therefor, or by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested, as follows:
If to Maker: The Nostalgia Network, Inc.
650 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Attn: President
If to Holder: Crown Communications Corporation
650 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Attn: General Counsel
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with a copy to: Venable
1615 L Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036
Attn: Arthur E. Cirulnick, Esquire
Notices shall be effective when received; provided, however, that if any notice
sent by courier or by certified or registered mail is returned as undeliverable,
such notice shall be deemed effective when mailed or given to such courier.
(b) Any of the foregoing persons may change the address to which
notices are to be delivered to it hereunder by giving written notice to the
others as provided in Paragraph 12(a).
13. Severability. In the event that any one or more of the provisions
of this Note shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability
shall not affect any other provision of this Note, and this Note shall be
construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been
contained herein.
14. Limitations of Applicable Law. In the event the operation of any
provision of this Note results in an effective rate of interest transcending the
limit of the usury or any other law applicable to the loan evidenced hereby, all
sums in excess of those lawfully collectible as interest for the period in
question shall, without further agreement or notice by any party to this Note,
be applied to the unpaid principal balance of this Note immediately upon receipt
of such monies by Holder, with the same force and effect as though Maker had
specifically designated such extra sums to be so applied to the unpaid principal
balance and Holder had agreed to accept such extra payment(s) as a prepayment.
15. Captions. The captions herein are for convenience of reference
only and in no way define or limit the scope or content of this Note or in any
way affect its provisions.
16. Debtor-Creditor Relationship. Holder shall in no event be
construed for any purpose to be a partner, joint venturer or associate of Maker,
it being the sole intention of the parties to establish a relationship of debtor
and creditor.
17. Time of the Essence. It is expressly agreed that time is of the
essence in the performance of the obligations set forth in this Note.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Maker has executed this Promissory Note under
seal on this 17th day of March 2000.
MAKER:
ATTEST: THE NOSTALGIA NETWORK, INC.,
A Delaware corporation
/s/ Willard R. Nichols By: /s/ Willard R. Nichols
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Secretary Name: Willard R. Nichols, Esquire
Title:Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
[CORPORATE SEAL]
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