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Today's European court decision, largely rejecting Microsoft's antitrust appeal, confirms that the company "can no longer prevent the market from functioning properly," European Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said at a news conference in Brussels, Belgium, this morning. She said the court decision confirms the commission's view that "consumers are suffering at the hands of Microsoft."
Access video of the news conference by scrolling down on this page and clicking on the 12:17 time stamp. Among other things, she addressed the part of the March 2004 antitrust decision, upheld by the court, that requires Microsoft to share technical information with rivals in the computer server market:
"If competitors are unable to make their products talk to or work properly with dominant companies' products, they are prevented from bringing new, innovative products on to the market, and customers are locked into the products of the existing provider. Consumers want interoperable products, and companies that want to meet consumers' demands should be able to provide them.
"In this case, the court has confirmed that Microsoft has to make available indispensable interoperability information on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms to allow competitors to make work group server products that work properly and on an equal footing with Microsoft products, and consumers have a right to the increased choice and innovation and decreased prices that competition brings. Competition in this market requires interoperability and companies should not practice interoperability only when they are forced to compete in a particular market because that increases the chances of winning market share."
Kroes also discussed the part of the ruling that upheld the commission's decision ordering the company to sell a version of Windows without Windows Media Player.
"In confirming the bundling part of the commission's decision, the court has again confirmed the importance of consumer choice. Microsoft cannot abuse its Windows monopoly to exclude competitors in other markets. Microsoft can improve its products, but the court confirmed that there was no technical benefit to building its media player into its operating system in the way that it did. Consumers did not benefit. Consumers only paid the price through reduced choice and less innovation on the market as a whole.
"This is an important precedent, ladies and gentlemen, not just for this particular product on this particular market. The court ruling is therefore welcome for its confirmation of the commission's decision and its underlying policy. But nevertheless, it is bittersweet — bittersweet because the court has confirmed the commission's view that consumers are suffering at the hands of Microsoft.
"On the market concerned by the decision, businesses and individuals are faced with no more choice than they were three years ago, when the commission adopted the decision. Microsoft's market share has grown to 80 percent for workgroup servers, up from 40 percent when the commission's investigation began. Microsoft's media player format has, as a result of its conduct, come to dominate the market. Recent years have certainly seen innovation in high technological markets, but largely in areas that Microsoft does not control. Having worked in business for many years, I know this pernicious effect that the illegitimate actions of a dominant company can have. For startups, venture capital dries up as investors look for opportunities elsewhere, out of the grip of the monopolist. For established businesses, a lucrative settlement can appear a better option than head-to-head competition."
She called on Microsoft to "desist from engaging in its anti-competitive conduct," and said the commission will "do its part to make sure that Microsoft complies swiftly."
The commission and the company have clashed, most recently, over the pricing Microsoft has proposed for licensing technical information to its server rivals. The commission has threatened further fines over that issue, in addition to the nearly $1 billion already paid by the company in the case.
Microsoft's news conference is starting shortly. More to come.
Updated at 6:15 a.m. to reflect further excerpts from Kroes' remarks.
Update, 7:30 a.m.: See this post for excerpts from Smith's comments.


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Leeds Arena opening act announced as Elton John
Leeds City Council has welcomed today's announcement that Leeds Arena will open on Wednesday September 4 2013 with a performance from Elton John.
This press release is issued on behalf of Leeds Arena:
Leeds Arena to stage only UK indoor show by Elton John in 2013
He is undoubtedly one of the biggest artists in the world today, instantly recognisable, adored by his fans and he has today confirmed that he will play his only UK indoor date at the Leeds Arena next year.
Elton John and his band will bring their unique and unforgettable live show to the new Leeds Arena next September, the first time in nearly 30 years Elton and his band have performed in Leeds.
Leeds City Council leader Councillor Keith Wakefield said:
"This is a real statement of intent for Leeds Arena as a venue that will compete with the best in Europe and indeed the world. To have a long-established and world-famous artist of Elton John's calibre opening our venue as his only UK arena appearance of the year is a great coup.
"He can easily sell out massive stadiums and concert halls across America and over the world and we're delighted to have him for our opening night. This demonstrates very clearly that Leeds Arena will be a key stop on the international touring circuit for the world's biggest performers.
"Our opening season will showcase the range of acts we are capable of accommodating as bookings are now starting to come in thick and fast. Already we have Leeds' own Kaiser Chiefs and the very popular JLS booked in and another announcement imminent soon. With shows on there up to one night in three, there's really going to be something for everyone."
The concert will take place on Wednesday 4 September 2013. The fully reserved seated concert will give 12,000 fans the opportunity to dance and sing along to his much-loved songs in this new state of the art arena.
Elton John said:
"It is difficult to believe that it has taken so long for such a large city to get its own arena, but it has certainly been worth the wait. I am delighted to have been invited to be one of the first artists to perform in what will be a wonderful new venue."
"I recently played to incredible audiences in North Yorkshire, but this will be the first time I have played Leeds with the band since 1984 when I played at the Queens Hall, so I am really looking forward to playing to the City of Leeds once again."
As one of the greatest and most successful live artists, his spectacular stage shows continue to leave the competition standing! Elton's set in Leeds will include number one hits and classic songs from his 40-year career.
Tickets for the Wednesday 4 September show go on sale Friday 7 December at 9am, priced from £65.00.
Elton John is one of the most highly acclaimed and successful solo artists of all time. Along with long-term lyricist Bernie Taupin, Elton has achieved 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, and has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. Elton also holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time. Over the five decades since his career began in 1969, Elton has played more than 3,500 concerts worldwide.
Besides his cherished knighthood, Elton's landmark awards include 4 Brit Awards, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 5 Grammy Awards and a Grammy Legend Award, the Kennedy Center Honor and 12 Ivor Novello Awards. In 2002 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Royal Academy of Music.
In a career that has kept him at the top of the charts for 40 years, Elton's life work comprises far more aspects than only being a recording artist. Through a partnership with lyricist Tim Rice came the music for both the feature film and Broadway stage production of 'The Lion King.' Elton also wrote the music for the stage production of 'Billy Elliot: The Musical' and more recently for the box office smash, 'Gnomeo & Juliet.'
This year Elton had a number one album in the UK with Good Morning To The Night, a collaboration with Australian electronic duo, Pnau. He recently returned to Las Vegas for a three-year residency with his brand new show, The Million Dollar Piano, billed as "a gargantuan feast of music and imagery". Next year marks the fortieth anniversary of the release of arguably Elton's greatest album, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.' He will also release of a new studio album, and continue to tour throughout the world.
John Knight, Regional Vice President for SMG Europe, who will operate the venue, said:
"For the new Leeds Arena to host Elton's only indoor concert in this country next year is a major coup for the city.
"We promised the new Arena would put the city back on the world map for live entertainment. Bringing Elton to Leeds for his first show in nearly 30 years is the perfect concert for us to open with."
To book tickets for this event from 9am Friday (December 7) phone 0844 248 1585, visit eventim.co.uk/leeds-arena or buy your tickets in person from the Leeds Arena pop up box office, located at Leeds Town Hall.
For media enquiries about the arena itself (journalists only: all other queries about events and ticketing need to go to the box office) contact:
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Jeff F's comment, November 11, 2012 3:31 PM
That band going through the deep south. It looks awfully famillar.
Nicholas Rose's comment, November 27, 2012 4:59 PM
Well, I would like to say is that is a great President to this country and I don't think that it's a good idea for people to make racist remarks about Obama's re-election. Even though people the right to Freedom of Speech in this country but however, racism is against the law in the United States.
Nicholas Rose's comment, November 27, 2012 4:59 PM
I mean that Barack Obama is a great President to this country.
Jesse Gauthier's comment, October 14, 2012 3:42 PM
When trying to graphically represent spatial information in a useful manner for your particular audience, you will have a lot to take into consideration. How familiar are the travelers with the area you map out? Are there visuals to precisely mark on the map so that will they accurately correspond to the area?
Shelby Porter's curator insight, November 4, 2013 10:56 AM
I have tried geocaching and it really does make you use geospatial tools. You have to know exactly where you are in reference to a map, you have to know directions in which you must travel, and you know you have to reach a certain place. While a fun activity, it is also a great geographic learning tool.
Miles Gibson's curator insight, November 22, 2014 3:53 PM
unit 1 nature and perspectives of Geography
This video relates to unit 1 because of its description of Geocaching, a vocab word of this unit, which is a high tech treasure hunting game where people use gps to find and identify little boxes that were hidden in the surroundings.
This relates to unit 1 because it is a defining example of globalization and helping a group of people come together in their environment. This is also an example of contagious diffusion because of the beginning spread of this invention, which spread rapidly and in an outward direction.
Jamie Strickland's comment, November 16, 2012 9:15 AM
How cool is this!! This will make it even easier to teach my World Regional and Global Connections courses! Thanks, Seth.
Matt Mallinson's comment, November 19, 2012 11:40 AM
Overall I think this is a good map. There are a few countries that I think could have better abbreviations, North Korea for example is labeled "N" and South Korea is labeled "SK". I went and looked for an "NK" label and there wasn't one. The map is flawed in that way because of the shortage of tools the program gives you to use. The shortage of tools also leads to many places with the same globe image or same lettering as other places. I think you did a good job with what you had available to use.
Matthew DiLuglio's curator insight, October 12, 2013 6:49 PM
Borders... the first thing I think of was a giant bookstore near my hometown... it now ceases to exist, having been replaced by Barnes and Nobel... As for the political organization of space, I could apply this situation and laugh. Borders will cease to be, and they will be called after people's last names! I think this has already happened, when people unite together in countries such as the USA- although borders are specific, the general federal laws and many policies still apply in all states... generally. And people's names are often the namesakes of places. I don't like the idea of borders, though, it seems like a bunch of warmongers trying to get ahead in a world where they can't truly cheat death, so they cheat other people of land that may have been decreed in ancient documents as property of their ancestors, or even in accordance with the righteousness of the universe and what should be alloted to whom. Ownership is a concept of denial, because no one can truly own anything, not even our bodies, which contain trillions of infinite universes the size of the large one around us that we commonly refer to. Borders are relative, and will likely become recognized as obsolete. I know this was abstract, but it's my thoughts on the topic.
Siobhan Chantigian's curator insight, April 23, 2014 11:39 PM
This is an interesting article about how rising gas prices and how people are going to vote.
Annie Christofferson's comment, April 27, 2014 6:06 PM
I thought this it was interesting how it said that the states that it really makes a difference in are the ones that don't have as big an impact on the electoral college. It doesn't seem quite fair.
Brianna Tucker's curator insight, April 25, 2017 11:35 AM
This article relates to the chapter in the book we are reading. It relates because of the fact that it is talking about how gas prices are being affected by political factors in areas. In my opinion this article is very informative. It helps me understand why the gas prices may be that much or little in different places.


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This is a video we found on Recovering Kids, a website owned by Regarding Caroline.
Recovering Kids asked the members of their group what can be done to stop the increasing numbers of children being diagnosed with autism. Their answers give valuable insight to anyone who is terrified of the epidemic that is changing the face of a generation of children…. currently one in every 50 children is affected by autism.
We wish we would have had this advice before our children were born.
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PorterVision necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 78 diseños de 19 diseñadores freelance.
We are looking for a logo to be used on a relaxation product and all the ancillary marketing materials that will go with it. The device uses light & sound technology to enhance brainwave activity and create deep states of relaxation. Since it uses light & sound, we would like to show these concepts, especially that of light.
When someone uses the ZenFrames, he or she wears glasses that have blue flashing lights and earphones that emit a tone. It hooks up to any MP3 player so the user can listen to Dr. Patrick Porter's visualization processes as well. The device itself is rather small so the name "ZenFrames" needs to be dominant and any graphics less so. We want to go with the Zen theme as it relates to deep relaxation and meditation. Please think of the following terms: peaceful, calming, rejuvenating, healing, inspiring, relaxing, meditative, tranquil
- A design that fits with our other materials. Please visit http://www.PorterVision.com for reference
- A design that exudes peacefulness or the Zen state
- Graphics that support but don't overwhelm the word "ZenFrames"
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Beginning with the general model for transport, we mathematically derive expressions for the four thermoelectric transport coefficients:
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Rooftop Restaurant Review
RSC's new dining experience sits head and shoulders above Stratford's other restaurants.
By Daniel Douglas
With well over fifty options for an evening meal within the town, it's very difficult for a restaurant in Stratford-Upon-Avon to offer something new. The RSC's recently opened Rooftop Restaurant, however, does exactly that. Situated on the third floor of the newly refurbished building, it offers stunning views and exceptional food in a stylish and unique setting.
Sitting amongst the Art Deco furniture, under fantastically high ceilings and soft lighting, the place oozes understated elegance and sophistication. The restaurant curves dramatically around the building in a sweeping arc; long, thin and graceful, with a bar at either end. It's evening, and the floor to ceiling glass panels which look out onto the town are peppered with tiny lights from the streets below. The relic wall, dark red brick on one side, whitewashed on the other, divides the space, giving a close, intimate feel to what is in fact a very large area (the restaurant's full capacity is over 100). The wall also evokes history, and is one of many aspects of the Rooftop Restaurant that blends past and present.
The menu itself brings together innovation and tradition, with starters such as seared skate and pork cheek with butternut squash and raisin relish, main courses like Middle White pork fillet with butter poached potato, apple and black pudding, and desserts such as baked ginger parkin with rosemary syrup and beer sorbet. Unusual cuts of meat, rare breeds, regional cooking and eyebrow-raising combinations come together to make an exciting and original menu.
Wherever possible, ingredients are locally sourced, from the Cotswolds and the Vale of Evesham, for example. The menu changes regularly, and an effort is made to include seasonal produce. Every recipe is resolutely British-sounding, even to the point of being ludicrous; the undeniably French créme brulée is disguised under the pseudonym of Cornish burnt cream.
Everything I ate was excellent, and I cannot wait to return. The food is beautifully presented, and the flavours well-balanced. The sirloin of beef with cashel blue potato cake and baby beetroot was truly delicious; tender, succulent and bursting with flavour. The chocolate mousse with tangerine compote and hazelnut brittle (pictured) looked and tasted wonderful; the richness of the chocolate contrasting with the acidity of the tangerine and the crunchy, nutty hazelnut. The service was efficient, polite, patient and knowledgeable. A special mention must be given to the cocktails, which were absolutely first class, and far better prepared than anywhere else in Stratford. So, if you're 18 or over, take a seat at the bar and enjoy one after your meal. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
In terms of price, a meal for two could cost upwards of £100, but with the fixed price menu offering two courses for £14.95 and three courses for £17.95, eating here doesn't have to break the bank. RSC Key members, don't forget that you are eligible for a 10% discount on all food and drink at the Rooftop Restaurant.
To make a reservation visit www.rsc.org.uk/visit-us/stratford/rooftop-restaurant, or call 01789 403449.


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DVD Releases for February 22nd [VIDEO]
Three movies are out on DVD this week. One for the family, one for a date night and one for your Oscar snub pile.
First up is Megamind starring Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill and David Cross.
After super-villain Megamind (Ferrell) kills his good-guy nemesis, Metro Man (Pitt), he becomes bored since there is no one left to fight. He creates a new foe, Titan (Hill), who, instead of using his powers for good, sets out to destroy the world, positioning Megamind to save the day for the first time in his life.
Check out the Trailer for Megamind.
Next up is Due Date starring Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis and Jamie Foxx.
Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) must get to LA in five days to be at the birth of his firstborn. He is about to fly home from Atlanta when his luggage and wallet are sent to LA without him, and he is put on the "no-fly" list. Desperate to get home Peter is forced to accept the offer of Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) to hitch a ride with him cross-country. Peter is about to go on the most terrifying and agonizing journey of his life.
Check out the trailer for Due Date.
Last up is Get Low starring Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and Sissy Spacek.
Felix Bush (Robert Duvall) is a hermit who has no regard for anybody in the town or anyone who wants to get to know him. But one day, after a fellow old hermit as died and he hears people in the town telling stories about him, he decides that he needs to get these stories out in the public. He recruits Frank (Bill Murray) the local funeral home director to host his own funeral. This way he can hear what everyone is saying about him, and get the truth to his past out in the open. But will he be able to get anybody to come? And will he be able to reveal his secrets.
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You don't have to look hard to find lots of stories on the web about people trying to scare Jehovah's Witnesses away so the Witnesses won't come knocking again. One classic example is the guy who greets them dressed as a Satanist. Another is the guy carrying a scary animal that's supposed to freak out visiting Witnesses. Kyria Abrahams described such an experience in her book, I'm Perfect, You're Doomed: Tales of a Jehovah's Witness Upbringing. Note that in Kyria's book, the Witness who knocked on the snake owner's door didn't run away. She merely asked if she could pet the snake and make nice with it, much to the householder's disappointment.
Tricks like these usually don't work. Aside from the fact that they're really obvious attempts to scare Jehovah's Witnesses away, they also present Witnesses with a challenge to their faith that must be accepted and conquered. If the Witness fails to meet the challenge, then he is putting his fear ahead of his faith, which just won't cut it in his world. Like many evangelists, most Witnesses relish the thought of proving their loyalty to God and will do so with gusto if given the chance. That's exactly what stunts like these help them do.
Many people – including many former Jehovah's Witnesses – think that all you have to do is tell a Witness you're an apostate and the Witness will magically vanish in a puff of smoke and tears. I have met a few Witnesses who are paranoid enough to simply run away at the words, "I'm an apostate," but in many cases, it won't be that simple. Darn it all. In fact, you're just as likely to get a visit from the elders as you are to run them away for good if you try that one.
Most congregations won't let you get away with the old "put me on your Do Not Call List" line, either. You can try it (it's on the list below) but many congregations won't let you off the hook that easily.
So what can you do? Here are a few things you can try that might stop them from knocking on your door forever…or at least for a little while.


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FONTANA — A man sleeping on the metrolink platform at 16777 Orange Way in Fontana was robbed by two men Thursday morning.
The 48-year-old man was sleeping near the restroom when he was abruptly awoken by two men holding him down, according to police.
One of the men held a box cutter to his neck as they robbed him of his cell phone, wallet and bicycle.
The two men fled westbound on Orange Way and then north on Rosena, according to police reports.
Both suspects are described only as thin white males wearing dark colored shorts. Both were wearing hoodie type sweatshirts, one dark colored and the other was grey.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Fontana Police Department at 909-350-7740 or anonymously at 909- 356-TIPS (8477).


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BlackBerry's new Z10 device will go on sale with AT&T Inc. on March 22 as the Canadian smartphone maker seeks a sales recovery in its biggest market, according to two people familiar with the plan.
The touch-screen phone will begin appearing in U.S. stores that day, said the people, who asked not to be named because no release date has been announced.
BlackBerry, which gets about one-fifth of revenue from the U.S., is counting on the Z10 to revive its brand's appeal against more popular rivals led by Apple Inc.'s iPhone. While the device has won praise from U.S. technology critics and will have already debuted in 21 countries at the end of this week, American consumers have had to wait because their carriers have longer testing periods for phones.
Mark Siegel, a spokesman for Dallas-based AT&T, declined to comment on the Z10's availability. "BlackBerry has not announced official launch dates for the BlackBerry Z10 in the U.S. and we are not able to confirm any rumoured launch dates on behalf of our carrier partners," the Waterloo, Ontario-based company said in an e-mailed statement.
Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile-phone operator, said last month it expects to offer the Z10 at the end of March. Torod Neptune, a Verizon spokesman, declined to comment yesterday about a start date.
Sprint Nextel Corp. said it won't offer the Z10, opting to sell only the Q10, a model that comes with a physical keyboard, later this year. T-Mobile USA, a unit of Deutsche Telekom AG, said on Feb. 7 that it aims to start selling the phone in mid- March. Stephanie Mrus, a T-Mobile spokeswoman, declined to provide an update.
BlackBerry fell 1% to US$13.22 Thursday in New York. The stock has gained 11% this year, compared with an 8.3% gain for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.


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Well, I've been looking for part-time work in the HVAC/R industry but I've found that almost all of the shops (commercial/industrial refrigeration) that I want to work at are union. I've asked around and it seems that Kansas City is a strong union town, so I'll have a tough time finding work in what I want to do somewhere else.
I'm working full-time now in an unrelated field and was going to work part-time to learn the trade (and make more money). Well, I've decided to go down to the local union and apply for their apprenticeship program. But, I've found it extremely difficult to find info about this, or any, union.
All I know is I found out what union controls the jobs, where it's located, when to show up and what documentation to bring. I don't know how the program works, if I have any chance of making it in, if there's a waiting list, if you have to have someone in the union reccomend you as an "unofficial" prerequisite, if I will just be able to train for HVAC/R or if I'll have to train for everything that falls under "pipefitting", or really anything. So I am just going to show up with my documents and see what happens.
But I think if it pays enough to support my family (and I'd sure like to know how much it pays, but can't find out) and I get in then I'll seriously consider it - just need to find out more info. Oh, and I know it's a five year program.
Can anybody give me some advice? Anything from what should I wear (I'm assuming clean-cut work clothes and not dress clothes) to what I should expect to how the heck this apprenticeship works.
Oh, and if anyone can tell me what "the approved Standards and Selection Procedure of the Joint Apprenticeship Commitee for the trades" is or where I might find them, I'd be grateful. This is the only reference the union website makes toward what to expect.
Anyone who's interested in seeing the website, it's: http://www.local533.com/training
So basically, I have no clue what I'm doing, so if you all have any advice, I could sure use it. I'm excited about getting into this field and really interested, just trying to figure out how.


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Commence pundit head-scratching.
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Greece priced that bond offering Thursday. Also check out what MarketWatch was saying about it a day ago.
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Now, let's be clear: the important duties of a bookkeeper, accounting manager, and controller are not necessarily interchangeable with the duties of a CFO, as Janine Popick, CEO and co-founder of VerticalResponse can attest. The latter is where big picture strategic insights and analysis, competitive advantages, and proper policies are best formulated. It is where a finance guru seems to "think different," to reference Steve Jobs' statement.
Likewise, a quality CFO or Investment Banking Kiosk should be able to understand business models and value drivers, distill and communicate these concepts, and devise and oversee implementation of improvements (including financial/accounting policy and scalable systems). One alternative objective measurement to assess the latent talent of a potential CFO (or CEO for that matter) is to determine whether that individual is a good investor (this prowess is a direct relation to one's ability to refine business models, assess competitors, and implement winning strategies/tactics), which is one of the rarest talents in the marketplace (less than 1% of professional investors can perform better than a common index over a 10 year period).
Nevertheless, how do some savvy Silicon Valley emerging growth companies leverage this talent affordably? Answer: Investment Banking Kiosks and Remote Contract CFOs.
Accordingly, here are the Top 4 Questions for owners/operators, boards of directors, and CEOs to ask to decide whether their organization can create value by using a Remote Contract CFO or Investment Banking Kiosk (Coventry League provides both, incidentally):
- Do you lack detailed financial data that's critical to making sound business decisions?
- Is someone closely watching your costs?
- Are bankers, suppliers, shareholders, merger & acquisition partners, and even customers frustrated by the absence of CFO talent?
- Is your company growing faster than its financial system can manage?
All this said, Coventry League would gladly provide counsel regarding the use of contract CFOs, investment banks, investment banking kiosks, and other business related initiatives. Of course, we can provide referrals or guidance to other firms and talent–since we may not necessarily be the best fit for each and every potential client.
So, please use the contact form or our direct email addresses (firstname.lastname@example.com) to request more information, receive a quote, and retain our services.
And, as always, Compete Like a Champion.


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Increasing numbers of institutional investors are seeking access to an asset class that lacks a liquid alternative. Meanwhile, farmers have long realized the importance of land values with respect to their bottom line. While futures and options are available for crop risk, no such risk reduction tools are at hand for declining land values. A futures contract based on a legitimate crop land value index would provide a hedging tool for farmers and speculative opportunity for traders.
Although no futures contract on land values currently exists, that doesn't mean it isn't viable. Here, we examine the makeup of the Peak Soil Iowa Cropland Value Index and discuss how a farmland futures contract linked to it can be hedged with a basket of existing commodities. This opens the prospect for locals and institutional investors to furnish liquidity support with the ability to hedge their exposures.
Down on the farm
Farmland has long been recognized for its attractive diversification features. Yet despite growing demand for the investment, concerns about pricing sustainability are becoming increasingly prevalent. While excess leverage has not fueled today's land valuations, it's clear the 1980s farmland bubble remains lodged in the minds of property owners. The complexities of physical ownership and the lack of effective hedging tools act as further hindrances.
A functioning farmland futures contract would address most marketplace concerns and needs. The Peak Soil Iowa Cropland Value Index is designed using "corn suitability ratings" from recorded property sales data rather than surveys. (A survey is vulnerable when a party providing data can economically benefit from that contribution—a lesson that might have served purveyors of Libor well.)
Yet, a well-designed index does not necessarily result in a viable futures contract. The respected Case-Shiller Home Price Index never took hold as a futures market. In all cases, liquidity is king. Participants will wait on the sidelines until they know they can get their price, buying into or selling out of the market. Still, history shows that with the right circumstances, vested parties will back a contract in its infancy.


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"This is a fantastic turnout for the middle of summer," marveled a very pregnant Vanessa Getty as she propped herself up on the perfume counter at Prada's new San Francisco flagship Tuesday night. Getty and roughly 700 other city swells packed the store for its opening night bash, nibbling on an array of hors d'oevres by French Laundry's Thomas Keller.
Architect Abigal Turin was marveling at the store's chic, sleek interior. "It's signature Prada, with touches of the original Milan Galleria store, but it feels very California," she noted.
"Spectacular," said plastic surgeon Brunno Ristow.
Also nibbling on foie gras mousse and smoked duck canapés were OJ Shansby, Kate Harbin, Leigh Matthes, Marissa Mayer, Lexie Fisher, Yurie Pascarella, Juliette de Baubigny, Emily Martin, Cecilia Harris, and Alyson Jackson.


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Where Will Britney Spears Go After Her RCA Contract Is Up?
Britney Spears has one album left on her long-term contract with Jive Records, which was folded into RCA and is now a division of Sony. That means Brit Brit is thisclose to being a free agent for the first time in her career. Her market value will likely be high and she'll be a sought-after property.
However, she will be able to test the waters on the open market and decide if she wants to re-up with RCA or start fresh somewhere else, like with her 'X Factor' cohort L.A. Reid's Epic Records or at Barry Weiss' IDJ, since she has 15 years of history with him. Tough choices lie ahead for Brit and her team.
We'll break down some of the pros and cons of each sitch for Brit Brit.
Billboard reports that both Reid and Weiss are vying for Spears, who has racked up 100 million in sales over the course of seven albums. Considering how many copies she sells, her $3 to $5 million album budgets, which include recording and promotion, make her a lucrative and desirable addition to the label rosters.
Word is that Spears has warmed up to Reid during 'X Factor' auditions, even swapping seats with fellow Season 2 newcomer Demi Lovato so she could sit next to the Epic Records head honcho. Reid has been running Epic for a year, but has failed to produce a major hit during his regime, so he is hot after Brit, who would bring him ready-made hit status. He's using his position – literally, since she is seated to his left -- to court the singer.
Weiss, who took over for Reid at IDJ, has admitted that he would like to reteam with Brit and recreate past magic and then some. Sources says that Weiss and Spears had direct interaction, which is not always the case with artists and label brass, during their tenure together and he falls into a "comfort zone" for her. That could be a hard hurdle for Reid to clear, since Weiss has a decade-plus experience working with Brit and knows the business of Britney Spears better than anyone. Also, divas Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey left the Sony fold and enjoyed renewed success at IDJ.
But it's not solely up to the 'Femme Fatale' herself. Her fiancé Jason Trawick helps runs her affairs, after being named co-conservator of her estate along with her father, Jamie. Papa Spears is reportedly on set of the show, keeping a watchful eye on the happenings. Spears' manager Larry Rudolph will also factor into the decision. He is tight with both Reid and Weiss; he manages Avril Lavigne, a new Epic signing, and he worked side-by-side with Weiss when Brit was at the height of her Lolita pop diva powers.
Whatever the case, Brit will be highly sought after by her former label and new ones when she officially becomes a free agent.
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Dr. Edythe Abdullah, Mr. Luther Coggin, Mr. Justin Damiano, Mr. Wilfredo Gonzalez, Mr. Steve Halverson, Mrs. Wanyonyi Kendrick, Dr. Chip Klostermeyer, Mrs. Joan Newton, Dr. Bruce Taylor, Mrs. Carol Thompson, Mr. Kevin Twomey
Mrs. Toni Crawford, Mrs. Ann Hicks
Chair Taylor called the meeting to order.
Chair Taylor thanked everyone for their participation in the presidential evaluation process. He noted that there was a tremendous amount of information and thought that had gone into this process.
There were no open comments.
Chair Taylor asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the August 22nd Board meeting. A motion was offered, seconded and the minutes were approved unanimously.
Chair Taylor stated that the purpose of this item was to approve a recommended compensation plan, including a bonus, for presidential compensation for 2006-2007.
Chair Taylor offered the opportunity for discussion and all trustees in attendance participated.
Trustee Thompson stated that, as is the case in any performance review process, there was room for improvement in the process that was followed this year. Chair Taylor agreed and stated that the process itself would be reviewed and improvements recommended before the next year.
Trustee Twomey moved for a motion to approve the recommended compensation plan, including a 100 percent bonus allocation. Trustee Gonzalez seconded the motion which was approved unanimously with no further discussion.
Chair Taylor adjourned the meeting.


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July 11, 2013 — The Texas House on Wednesday gave final approval to an omnibus antiabortion-rights measure (HB 2), advancing the legislation to the state Senate, where it will likely be considered on Friday, the AP/Politico reports (AP/Politico, 7/10).
The measure includes four abortion regulations that failed to progress in either chamber of the Legislature during the regular session: a ban on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy unless a woman's life is in danger, a requirement that abortions be performed at an ambulatory surgical center, a mandate that physicians administer medication abortion drugs in person and a requirement that physicians who perform abortions have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles.
State Senate Republicans failed to pass the legislation during the first special session after state Sen. Wendy Davis (D) filibustered it for more than 10 hours and a crowd of abortion-rights supporters further stalled the voting past a deadline. Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) then called lawmakers back for a second special session (Women's Health Policy Report, 7/10).
Protesters continued to voice disapproval over the legislation as the debate progressed, with several women shouting "We will not be silenced" during the final vote (Aaronson, Texas Tribune, 7/10). The bill passed after 10 hours of debate without any amendments (AP/Politico, 7/10).
Meanwhile, Perry in a statement thanked proponents of the legislation for their support, adding, "Now is not the time to waver, however, as the Senate continues its important work in support of women's health and protecting the lives of our most vulnerable Texans" (Weiner, Washington Post, 7/10).
Senate Schedule
The state Senate can consider the legislation 24 hours after it has been approved by the chamber's Health and Human Services Committee, unless a two-thirds majority of the Senate agrees to suspend the rules. Such a suspension is unlikely, given the number of Democrats opposed to the bill, so the legislation will likely be considered on Friday after the committee considers it on Thursday, according to the Texas Tribune (Texas Tribune, 7/10).


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fwaisberg needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 240 designs submitted by 82 freelance designers.
it will be used in all material: tags, door sign, bags, cards, etc...
sala 3
"sala 3" means "room 3" in Portuguese. In our store we will sell: women clothes, handbags, accessories and design objects. It will be a mix of interesting and contemporary things. The store itself is white, clean, concrete floor and modern.
- black and white logo
- easy to read
- clean
- modern font
- no handwriting font
- no photo
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It must be getting tiresome after all these years. You're trying to sleep off a terrific atomic hangover, but they keep pulling you back from your reptilian slumber. Another city to crush, another opponent to battle. Power lines everywhere. They send missiles at you, but they don't work; they never do. Pretty soon, they unleash the nuclear option. Again.
Maybe it's just me, but Godzilla looks weary in his latest outing, 60 years after his debut. This new "Godzilla" uploads some dazzling special effects (in 3D in some theaters) and unleashes them on Tokyo, Las Vegas and San Francisco.
Godzilla himself goes up against a couple of angry MUTOs, large dinosaurish creatures related to a meltdown in a Japanese nuclear plant in 1999. Echoes of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster are very much encouraged.
"Let them fight," says a scientist (Ken Watanabe), a man who has clearly seen Godzilla's big-time clashes with the likes of Gamera and Mothra in the past. And so as the monsters make their way toward the North American coast, we can anticipate a battle royale on a seismic scale.
Like any diva, Godzilla doesn't make his appearance until the show is well under way. Much of the time we're focused on a Navy bomb expert (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his wife (Elizabeth Olsen), who are drawn into the fray.
There's also some backstory about his parents (Bryan Cranston, Juliette Binoche) and their involvement in the discovery of the MUTOs. The obligatory military effort against the monsters is led by David Strathairn — a fine actor, but not the man you want defending the future of the planet.
Listing these actors seems irrelevant. They are all equally colorless, their dialogue bland, their characters non-existent.
Taylor-Johnson, from the "Kick-Ass" movies, gives off little personality. I kept wishing the young version of Bruce Willis would swagger into the movie and take over, spreading a little humorous bravado around.
But no. Although the cast is intriguing, this movie has the same shortcomings as director Gareth Edwards' previous effort, "Monsters." Interesting idea, fantastic special effects, but incredibly awkward when it comes to detailing the human side of things.
If you don't care about the human stuff, "Godzilla" has lots of destruction, evocatively shot. Godzilla himself looks great. Now let's let him rest on the bottom of the ocean for a while until the next time a summer blockbuster is required.
"Godzilla" (2 1/2 stars)
Another go-round for the 60-year-old giant reptile, this time summoned when a couple of dinosaurish creatures emerge from a nuclear-plant disaster. Interesting cast — Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston — and dazzling effects, but the human part of the movie is completely bland and colorless.
Rating: PG-13, for violence
Opens: Friday at Alderwood Mall, Cinebarre Mountlake Terrace, Everett Stadium, Galaxy Monroe, Marysville, Stanwood Cinemas, Sundance Cinemas Seattle, Thorton Place Stadium, Woodinville, Blue Fox Drive-In, Cascade Mall and Oak Harbor Plaza.


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In the chaos of everyday life, having a calm space to relax is a must, and when it comes to uncluttered and sleek, modern design is the way to go. Modern decor features clean lines and creates a comfortable atmosphere: the�perfect sanctuary for busy people. Here are some tips for decorating a modern bedroom.
Choose your palette�
The�Freshome blog�notes that this style of design tends to place a bright color as an accent against mostly neutral hues. When choosing a palette, take into account the furnishings that you're planning�to use. For example, if you have a dresser that's painted an antique white, consider using that shade as your main wall color and painting a blue accent wall. The neatness of modern furniture allows you to play with pigment without risk of busyness.�
Use natural materials�
Another common feature of modern decor is the use of natural materials - hardwood floors, wood blinds and the use of plants as decoration are all frequently aspects of the theme. Painting with colors found in nature can lead to a serene environment and add consistency if you choose to use natural materials. The abstract designs that occur in nature can also be seen in motifs and patterns in modern homes - like a wall decal that appears to imitate a cluster of tree�branches.
Find a focal point
A modern room typically features many beautiful pieces of furniture, but the sleek nature of the design trend usually means that there is a clear focus in the room. In a bedroom, it could easily be a bold pattern or color on the comforter or headboard, but an underused part of the room is often the window. You can draw more focus to your view with dark colored wood blinds - the contrast between the slats and the light create a clear point of interest with heavy texture while still utilizing clean lines.
To keep your room clutter- and stress-free, storage is vital. Try to keep your surfaces relatively free of items by using plenty of storage tools. A wooden chest at the foot of the bed could add to the natural feel of the room while providing a space to put spare sheets or clothing, while organizational canvas boxes in your closet and under the bed continue the clean lines while preventing messiness.�


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dml needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 19 designs submitted by 7 freelance designers.
We are looking for a postcard design. Below is the crude design we did in-house. We are looking for something professional, and medical-oriented.
You can find the elements on this page:
it needs to only be one-sided, and dimensions of 6" x 8.5"
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The Brit/K-Fed court hearing is over, and we're told on Monday there will be a series of orders released to the public.
K-Fed never showed for the hearing today -- he didn't have to, but he was around the courthouse earlier today. Stacks of papers went to the judge. We'll see what contact, if any, Britney will have with her kids.
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NBC's Brian Williams to Take Leave for Surgery
NBC News anchor Brian Williams will be off the air for a few weeks soon for surgery to replace a knee that was damaged in a high school football game decades ago.
Williams discussed knee replacement surgery in a story by Dr. Nancy Snyderman on NBC's "Nightly News" on Thursday, saying, "If you don't see me around here for a while, this is the reason why."
The anchor of television's top-rated evening news show said he's had three previous surgeries on his right knee, but the pain was becoming more of an issue. When it began costing him sleep, Williams said he realized it was time to take care of it. Williams is 54.
Lester Holt will fill in for him. NBC isn't saying when the surgery will be.
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