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http://www.topix.com/forum/music/TAM6MOFBICKA3HHI9 The music industry has given a judicious endorsement to European Union moves intended at limiting Internet piracy. The copyright directive was "a workable proposal", said the industry's umbrella group, the International Federation of Phonographic Industries. IFPI, representing around 1400 major and independent record companies worldwide, said the newly-adopted UK legislation, requiring measures from ISPs to curb piracy on their networks, sets a powerful example to other countries. IFPI chairman John Kennedy said: "The passing of the Digital Economy Act in the UK recognizes that if a country is to have world-class creative industries, then it also needs laws that will effectively protect their rights from the crippling problem of digital piracy. "The new UK legislation is a decisive step towards dealing with P2P and other forms of illegal distribution in a way that can substantially reduce the problem. Most importantly, it recognizes that effectively addressing piracy needs active cooperation from internet service providers, in helping curb infringements on their networks. "The move by the UK creates momentum for the graduated response approach to tackling piracy internationally. Governments increasingly understand that, in the digital economy, creative industries like music, film, books and games can drive growth and jobs for many years to come if they are provided with the right legal environment and with a modern system of enforcement in which ISPs actively cooperate. "The UK has today joined the ranks of those countries who have taken decisive and well-considered steps to address the issue. We hope this will prompt more focus and urgency for similar measures in other countries where debate is underway." "There are enough elements here for the music industry to speed up the offering of music to consumers in a wider range of ways," IFPI Chairman Jay Berman said soon after the result was announced. "The dire

et's predict the future by analyzing culture and trends today. Last year has been the year for the solo female pop vocalists like Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, etc. Solo male vocals were also hit last year like Psy, Eminen, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, etc. These guys churning out all Top 20 hits all over the world. There has been much collaboration with featured singers, with all the rapping, dub step and dance music. But what genre or style of music will be dominant this 2013. If 2012 meant to the dub step it is not the case this year because 2013 cannot come quick enough. Although it will just be a passing phase this year because the lasting strong points of the year seem to be turning to the indie alternative gone pop. It seems that 2013 will focus more on the artist which made 2012 only its transition. Some made the prediction that guitar music may return to radio playlist in the near future. It is expected that new guitar music is to be a fusion of something that will be playing in the radio stations this year. This is actually already been starting. More attention seems to be leaning towards the young singer-songwriter who plays the instrument and the hot tween pre-made dance talent is slowly vanishing. This could mean Justin Bieber may be on his way out sooner than expected. May this be a warning for him so that he can mature in terms of his music. Songs like his built trend for the next wave and pop music could use some wake-up call wit more artist that could make a mainstream impact. 90's R&B will go even more mainstream, this is due to almost every artist feels compelled to reel off their R&B influences. When you go night out, you will never fail to endure repeated plays of R Kelly's She's Got That Vibe. With many artists sprouting in every corner, attention span grows short regarding the choice or artist that listeners will listen to. Those who cannot reinvent

Let's predict the future by analyzing culture and trends today. Last year has been the year for the solo female pop vocalists like Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, etc. Solo male vocals were also hit last year like Psy, Eminen, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, etc.

Corporate fraud committed by employees is estimated to cost the U.K. economy in excess of £1.2bn a year (2008 figures). Approximately 80% of corporate fraud involves employees and sadly internal fraud is on the increase in the current economic climate. At Blackhawk, we have experienced and skilled corporate fraud investigators, combining expertise in investigations with a sound working knowledge of employment law. Our corporate and business fraud investigators work closely with many specialist fraud solicitors creating cost effective, rapid results for clients in difficult circumstances. Our services include highly sensitive internal theft and fraud investigations, computer forensics, asset tracing and surveillance. With any suspected company business fraud issue, in consultation with clients, we prepare a fully scoped plan in advance of being instructed. Internal fraud can be committed in a number of different ways, including :- Diversion of business away from your company Theft of confidential information (such as customer lists) Theft of goods Theft of money and assets Intellectual property appropriation Specific types of fraud such as Ponzi schemes, false accounting, identity theft or boiler room fraud If company fraud is suspected we can help in devising a strategy to find out the facts in a rapid and cost effective manner. Our capabilities as corporate fraud investigators include :- Computer forensics Asset tracing Transaction dating In depth investigative techniques including surveillance Interviewing witnesses We are experienced in carrying out workplace fraud investigations where evidence of a fraud or theft comes to light, prior to any criminal investigation being made, and such work often involves computer forensics and data recovery as well as investigative expertise. Our corporate fraud investigators are fully PACE trained, maximising the likelihood that evidence uncovered during internal investigations is admissible in any la

Corporate fraud committed by employees is estimated to cost the U.K. economy in excess of £1.2bn a year (2008 figures). Approximately 80% of corporate fraud involves employees and sadly internal fraud is on the increase in the current economic climate. At Blackhawk, we have experienced and skilled corporate fraud investigators, combining expertise in investigations with a sound working knowledge of employment law. Our corporate and business fraud investigators work closely with many specialist fraud solicitors creating cost effective, rapid results for clients in difficult circumstances. Our services include highly sensitive internal theft and fraud investigations, computer forensics, asset tracing and surveillance. With any suspected company business fraud issue, in consultation with clients, we prepare a fully scoped plan in advance of being instructed. Internal fraud can be committed in a number of different ways, including :- Diversion of business away from your company Theft of confidential information (such as customer lists) Theft of goods Theft of money and assets Intellectual property appropriation Specific types of fraud such as Ponzi schemes, false accounting, identity theft or boiler room fraud If company fraud is suspected we can help in devising a strategy to find out the facts in a rapid and cost effective manner. Our capabilities as corporate fraud investigators include :- Computer forensics Asset tracing Transaction dating In depth investigative techniques including surveillance Interviewing witnesses We are experienced in carrying out workplace fraud investigations where evidence of a fraud or theft comes to light, prior to any criminal investigation being made, and such work often involves computer forensics and data recovery as well as investigative expertise. Our corporate fraud investigators are fully PACE trained, maximising the likelihood that evidence uncovered during internal investigations is admissible in any later proceedings. In

Corporate fraud committed by employees is estimated to cost the U.K. economy in excess of £1.2bn a year (2008 figures). Approximately 80% of corporate fraud involves employees and sadly internal fraud is on the increase in the current economic climate. At Blackhawk, we have experienced and skilled corporate fraud investigators, combining expertise in investigations with a sound working knowledge of employment law. Our corporate and business fraud investigators work closely with many specialist fraud solicitors creating cost effective, rapid results for clients in difficult circumstances. Our services include highly sensitive internal theft and fraud investigations, computer forensics, asset tracing and surveillance. With any suspected company business fraud issue, in consultation with clients, we prepare a fully scoped plan in advance of being instructed. Internal fraud can be committed in a number of different ways, including :- Diversion of business away from your company Theft of confidential information (such as customer lists) Theft of goods Theft of money and assets Intellectual property appropriation Specific types of fraud such as Ponzi schemes, false accounting, identity theft or boiler room fraud If company fraud is suspected we can help in devising a strategy to find out the facts in a rapid and cost effective manner. Our capabilities as corporate fraud investigators include :- Computer forensics Asset tracing Transaction dating In depth investigative techniques including surveillance Interviewing witnesses We are experienced in carrying out workplace fraud investigations where evidence of a fraud or theft comes to light, prior to any criminal investigation being made, and such work often involves computer forensics and data recovery as well as investigative expertise. Our corporate fraud investigators are fully PACE trained, maximising the likelihood that evidence uncovered during internal investigations is admissible in any later procee

The Las Palmeras License # 4395 is located in Segovia, Antioquia adjacent to the Frontino Gold Belt reserve. Las Palmeras has five veins on the property and a mining engineering plan in place. The mine has three main shafts dug. The main shaft is level and goes north 110 meters and then bears a 120 degree turn to the W- NW. The rails are in place to allow extraction of up to 20 tons daily of ore and waste rock. The second shaft is underneath the main shaft with 3 older vertical shafts below and at present is used as a fresh water depository. The first vein location is the main level horizontal north-south tunnel graded out at 17.5 grams of gold per ton at a width of 45 cm. At the bottom of the first vertical shaft or "clavada" a high grade ore vein has been discovered and ranges from 15cm to 30 cm with a grade of 9.3 grams of gold per ton and 101.7 grams of silver per ton. Ore samples range from 5 grams per ton to 30 grams per ton. Silver content is very high with a range of 50 grams per ton to 205 grams per ton. All samples have been certified by three independent laboratories; Metalquim and Analquimcos located in Medellin and El Guamo located Segovia Antioquia Colombia. The company has built two covered mine shafts with one inclined shaft at a 45 degrees. Other infrastructure build outs include; powder keg storage unit, office building, a covered area for the winch, ventilators and electric compressor. The concession has three major north-south veins and two east-west veins located in the license area and an engineered mining plan in place. It has access to fresh water and is hooked up to the electric grid at 240 volts connected to a tri-phase 75 KVA transformer with 700 meters of high tension electric lines installed and 6 wooden 10 meter poles . A meter box is in place with 3 phase electric hookups and harness into the mine shaft. Veins that are in the license as per April 2011 Drill hole results indicate over 160,000 Oz AU inferred gold resources and 640