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Justice Records is getting a foothold in the evolvinvg music industry by tipping the scales in favorfof artists. Founded by Houston music producer Randall Jamail, Austin-based Justice Records’ business model is a twist on the traditionakl music industry model in that the label and its artis t are 50-50 partners in a music Traditionally, a label will sign a band, and own the mastersx they create in perpetuity. “Wwe believe in artist empowerment, we encourage artists to own their masters,” said Jan Mirkin-Earley, general Justice Records.
In two years, the music label has attracted a diverse rosterof artists, including Trailo of Dead, Electric Touch, Nelo, Ian Moore, Greta Gaineds and Bobbie Nelson. In addition to havintg a stake in theirmusic properties, Justice Records’ artiste have control over their own image, marketing and timing of releases, Mirkin-Earley said. Like other music labels, Justice Records is noticing a decline in the sale ofphysicao properties, or CDs. At the same some of its artistss are seeing strongdigital sales. The growtjh of digital sales in the musicx industry is being drivemn by online downloads to PC as well as downloadds of songs and ringtonesto cellphones.
Mirkin-Earley declineds to discuss sales, but said the label does have somesuccessfuol artists. “We do have some earnerws on our label. I can’ft say we are wildly profitable, but we are extremelhy optimisticabout it,” she said. In the near-termk label plans to introducenew releases, add artistas and partnerships. Right now, the label is marketingf “New Tales to Tell” a joint project with Arsenall Rock-n-Roll Co. The compilation features songs by artistds including BetterThan Ezra, Jameds Hall and Ian Moore.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Company Profile | Company Information
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and around the globe. Our core mission is to fightg for business and free enterprisebeforew Congress, the White House, regulatorg agencies, the courts, the court of public and governments around the world. From its headquarterws near theWhite House, the Chambefr maintains a professional staff of more than 300 of the nation'a top policy experts, lobbyists, lawyers, and The Washington staff is supported by seven regional officex around the country; an office in an on-the-ground presence in China; and a networmk of grassroots business activists. Our memberas include businesses of all sizesand sectors?from large Fortune 500 companies to one-person operations.
In fact, 96% of our membership encompassesw businesses with fewer than100 employees.
and around the globe. Our core mission is to fightg for business and free enterprisebeforew Congress, the White House, regulatorg agencies, the courts, the court of public and governments around the world. From its headquarterws near theWhite House, the Chambefr maintains a professional staff of more than 300 of the nation'a top policy experts, lobbyists, lawyers, and The Washington staff is supported by seven regional officex around the country; an office in an on-the-ground presence in China; and a networmk of grassroots business activists. Our memberas include businesses of all sizesand sectors?from large Fortune 500 companies to one-person operations.
In fact, 96% of our membership encompassesw businesses with fewer than100 employees.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Vought CEO: Tight credit led to $580M sale - Dallas Business Journal:
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Instead, Dallas-based Vought announced Tuesdaythat it' s selling its South Carolina 787 operation s and facility to Boeing for $580 million. Doty said expenses became an insurmountable issue for which originally ancitipated firsty delivery of the aircraft to take placwin 2008. The first delivery is now scheduledxfor 2010, he said. “If you look at last year we invested $300 million in the Doty said. “At this we’re a company pushing $2 billion in annual sales, and we have a billio n dollarsin debt.” Doty said when Voughty first took on the program in 2005, it was consistengt with the company's resources.
But the financial demandsx grew beyond what itcoulrd support. So far, Doty said, Vought has investecd more than twice theamount anticipated, and it woulx have had to invest even more to About 350 to 400 employees in Dallas are providing engineering and support services to Boeing, and there are no plannedx staffing changes as a result of the He said staffing levels will be dependent on how long Boeingt will require that support. Doty added that he’s prou d of the services employees in Dallas have providerd and believes they will continus to be critical to the 787Dreamliner program.
Boeing will acquire the South Carolinaz facility, assets and inventory and will assume operation ofthe Separately, Boeing entered into new agreements with Vought for work packagews on its 737, 777 and 787 aircraft. "Integratinv this facility and its talented employees into Boeing will strengthen the 787 progran by enabling us to acceleratd productivity and efficiency improvements as we move towarsdproduction ramp-up," said Scott president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplane, in a statement. "Ibn addition, it will bolster our capability to develop and producd large composite structures that will contribute to the advancemenft of thiscritical technology.
Voughty will receive $580 million upon closing of the Doty said the proceeds will be used to pay down with some funds being retained for generalcorporate purposes.
Instead, Dallas-based Vought announced Tuesdaythat it' s selling its South Carolina 787 operation s and facility to Boeing for $580 million. Doty said expenses became an insurmountable issue for which originally ancitipated firsty delivery of the aircraft to take placwin 2008. The first delivery is now scheduledxfor 2010, he said. “If you look at last year we invested $300 million in the Doty said. “At this we’re a company pushing $2 billion in annual sales, and we have a billio n dollarsin debt.” Doty said when Voughty first took on the program in 2005, it was consistengt with the company's resources.
But the financial demandsx grew beyond what itcoulrd support. So far, Doty said, Vought has investecd more than twice theamount anticipated, and it woulx have had to invest even more to About 350 to 400 employees in Dallas are providing engineering and support services to Boeing, and there are no plannedx staffing changes as a result of the He said staffing levels will be dependent on how long Boeingt will require that support. Doty added that he’s prou d of the services employees in Dallas have providerd and believes they will continus to be critical to the 787Dreamliner program.
Boeing will acquire the South Carolinaz facility, assets and inventory and will assume operation ofthe Separately, Boeing entered into new agreements with Vought for work packagews on its 737, 777 and 787 aircraft. "Integratinv this facility and its talented employees into Boeing will strengthen the 787 progran by enabling us to acceleratd productivity and efficiency improvements as we move towarsdproduction ramp-up," said Scott president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplane, in a statement. "Ibn addition, it will bolster our capability to develop and producd large composite structures that will contribute to the advancemenft of thiscritical technology.
Voughty will receive $580 million upon closing of the Doty said the proceeds will be used to pay down with some funds being retained for generalcorporate purposes.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Perdue cool toward special session - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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Perdue told members of the durin g a luncheon speech that the statr constitution gives governors the authority to adjust state spending to fit available revenues when the legislatured is notin session. With the recession stil l going strong, state tax collectionx fell an average of nearly 20 percen during the first five months ofthis year. Perduse said he plans to confer with legislative leaderds after the July 1 start of the new fiscakl year onwhat cost-cutting steps might be necessary to offsef those falling revenues.
But he said a speciao session would be unwieldy because it wouldd take 30 days for lawmakers to hear presentationws from the various state agenciesx potentially facing furtherbudgegt cuts. Even when lawmakers are in Perdue noted, the political realityt is the governor and the top leaders of the House and Senatredecide budgets. “I’m happy to come he said. “(But) it woulf sort of be a sham anyway.” Georgi already is about to entef fiscal 2010 with atighft budget. The $18.6 billion spending plan Perdue signed last monthis $2.5 billiomn less than the fiscalp 2009 budget the General Assembluy adopted in April of last year.
Perdue told members of the durin g a luncheon speech that the statr constitution gives governors the authority to adjust state spending to fit available revenues when the legislatured is notin session. With the recession stil l going strong, state tax collectionx fell an average of nearly 20 percen during the first five months ofthis year. Perduse said he plans to confer with legislative leaderds after the July 1 start of the new fiscakl year onwhat cost-cutting steps might be necessary to offsef those falling revenues.
But he said a speciao session would be unwieldy because it wouldd take 30 days for lawmakers to hear presentationws from the various state agenciesx potentially facing furtherbudgegt cuts. Even when lawmakers are in Perdue noted, the political realityt is the governor and the top leaders of the House and Senatredecide budgets. “I’m happy to come he said. “(But) it woulf sort of be a sham anyway.” Georgi already is about to entef fiscal 2010 with atighft budget. The $18.6 billion spending plan Perdue signed last monthis $2.5 billiomn less than the fiscalp 2009 budget the General Assembluy adopted in April of last year.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Biggest Globe union rejects deal - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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“We regret having to take this action, but have no financiallyt viable alternative,” Globe management said in a statement issue d afterthe 277-to-265 vote by members of the . To take the unliteralp step underlabor law, the Times Co. declaredr an impasse in In his own statement also issue d afterthe vote, Guildc local President Daniel Totten said the union is “committedd to resuming good-faith negotiations with the New York Timesx Company and Globe managemenf to reach an agreement.” Times and Globe management “musrt do better,” he The cuts proposed by management were part of $20 million in cost-savings demanr by the Times Co.
for the which it bought in 1993for $1.1 billion. Times executivex have said the paper is losingabouy $1 million per week on At one point earlief this year, Times managers said they would shutter the papef if unable to achieve Other major unions agreed to concessions in recentg weeks.
“We regret having to take this action, but have no financiallyt viable alternative,” Globe management said in a statement issue d afterthe 277-to-265 vote by members of the . To take the unliteralp step underlabor law, the Times Co. declaredr an impasse in In his own statement also issue d afterthe vote, Guildc local President Daniel Totten said the union is “committedd to resuming good-faith negotiations with the New York Timesx Company and Globe managemenf to reach an agreement.” Times and Globe management “musrt do better,” he The cuts proposed by management were part of $20 million in cost-savings demanr by the Times Co.
for the which it bought in 1993for $1.1 billion. Times executivex have said the paper is losingabouy $1 million per week on At one point earlief this year, Times managers said they would shutter the papef if unable to achieve Other major unions agreed to concessions in recentg weeks.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Bennet cites Colorado examples in Senate plea for health-care reform - Business First of Louisville:
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Like too many small businesz owners, Bob can’t find good health care coverager at a cost hecan afford. He “The longer it takes to pass comprehensive healtncare reform, the more jobs will be lost as small businessee shut their doors due to risinf costs.” Mr. President, these Coloradans speak for countless others acrosthe nation. All they ask for is a health care systek that worksfor them, a healthu care system that doesn’t crusu them with unreasonable cost increases, and a health care system that doesn’ft deny them coverage just because they have pre-existinbg conditions. I’m hopeful.
I’m hopeful that we can keep what workzs in our system and fix whatis broken. I’jm hopeful that this Congress – working with our Presideng – will finally deliver on the promise of health care reform. The people of Colorado deservwe it. The American people deserve it. Thank you and I yield the floor.
Like too many small businesz owners, Bob can’t find good health care coverager at a cost hecan afford. He “The longer it takes to pass comprehensive healtncare reform, the more jobs will be lost as small businessee shut their doors due to risinf costs.” Mr. President, these Coloradans speak for countless others acrosthe nation. All they ask for is a health care systek that worksfor them, a healthu care system that doesn’t crusu them with unreasonable cost increases, and a health care system that doesn’ft deny them coverage just because they have pre-existinbg conditions. I’m hopeful.
I’m hopeful that we can keep what workzs in our system and fix whatis broken. I’jm hopeful that this Congress – working with our Presideng – will finally deliver on the promise of health care reform. The people of Colorado deservwe it. The American people deserve it. Thank you and I yield the floor.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
European regulators eye privacy at Facebook, Twitter - San Francisco Business Times:
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Palo Alto’s Facebook gives marketers access to some data abou users so that they can create applications aimed at them and try to sellthem Europe’s “Article 29 working party,” which oversees privacy, warned that such uses migh t violate European privacy rules. “The personal information a userpostz online, combined with data outlining the userx actions and interactions with other people, can create a rich profil e of that person’s interest and activities,” wrote the advisoryg group in its report.
Privacy watchdogs in the Unitecd States have also called for greater scrutiny and regulation of how populadr social networksprotect (or give away) data about theie users. Facebook has said in the past that the social network industry needs to create guidelines around user data This issue is part of a veryold give-and-take betwee n consumers and people who want to learn about them to target them with advertising. Older, more established industrieds have worked out methods where customerxs give sellers some information in exchangd for discounts orothetr benefits.
The “preferred customer” or “club” type cards that grocert stores use, for are voluntary data disclosure schemes. The working party’s repor calls for greater disclosure by social networks abouy when such data is gathered and how it isgivenm away. “Direct marketing is an essentiap part” of social networks’ businesd models, the report says, but uses of personal informatiomn must comply withEuropean regulations. Since socia networks are widely used by thereport says, special care must be taken to ensure that kids who aren’tf old enough to legally consent to such voluntary data disclosures schemes are protected from them.
The report also raises questionsz about retention of data on people banned from using varioussocial networks.
Palo Alto’s Facebook gives marketers access to some data abou users so that they can create applications aimed at them and try to sellthem Europe’s “Article 29 working party,” which oversees privacy, warned that such uses migh t violate European privacy rules. “The personal information a userpostz online, combined with data outlining the userx actions and interactions with other people, can create a rich profil e of that person’s interest and activities,” wrote the advisoryg group in its report.
Privacy watchdogs in the Unitecd States have also called for greater scrutiny and regulation of how populadr social networksprotect (or give away) data about theie users. Facebook has said in the past that the social network industry needs to create guidelines around user data This issue is part of a veryold give-and-take betwee n consumers and people who want to learn about them to target them with advertising. Older, more established industrieds have worked out methods where customerxs give sellers some information in exchangd for discounts orothetr benefits.
The “preferred customer” or “club” type cards that grocert stores use, for are voluntary data disclosure schemes. The working party’s repor calls for greater disclosure by social networks abouy when such data is gathered and how it isgivenm away. “Direct marketing is an essentiap part” of social networks’ businesd models, the report says, but uses of personal informatiomn must comply withEuropean regulations. Since socia networks are widely used by thereport says, special care must be taken to ensure that kids who aren’tf old enough to legally consent to such voluntary data disclosures schemes are protected from them.
The report also raises questionsz about retention of data on people banned from using varioussocial networks.
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