Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Deloitte and Touche 2010 Report info in pounds sterling:
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
MATCHDAY REVENUE
Man United------108.8M
Arsenal---------100.1M
Real Madrid------86.4M
Barcelona--------81.3M
Chelsea----------74.5M
B Munich---------51.6M
Liverpool--------42.5M
Milan------------28.5M
Inter------------24.0M
Juventus---------14.2M
BROADCASTING
Real Madrid-----136.9M
Barcelona-------134.9M
Juventus--------112.6M
Man Utd----------99.7M
Inter------------98.6M
Milan------------84.3M
Chelsea----------79.1M
Arsenal----------75.8M
Liverpool--------74.6M
B Munich---------59.3M
COMMERCIAL
B Munich---------135.7M
Real Madrid------118.6M
Barcelona---------95.5M
Man Utd-----------70.0M
Liverpool---------67.7M
Milan-------------54.6M
Chelsea-----------52.8M
Arsenal-----------48.1M
Juventus----------46.3M
Inter-------------44.8M
Milan-------------54.6M
TOTALS
Real Madrid------341.9M
Barcelona--------311.7M
Man Utd----------278.5M
B Munich---------246.6M
Arsenal----------224.0M
Chelsea----------206.4M
Liverpool--------184.8M
Juventus---------173.1M
Inter------------167.4M
Milan------------167.4M
MATCHDAY REVENUE
Man United------108.8M
Arsenal---------100.1M
Real Madrid------86.4M
Barcelona--------81.3M
Chelsea----------74.5M
B Munich---------51.6M
Liverpool--------42.5M
Milan------------28.5M
Inter------------24.0M
Juventus---------14.2M
BROADCASTING
Real Madrid-----136.9M
Barcelona-------134.9M
Juventus--------112.6M
Man Utd----------99.7M
Inter------------98.6M
Milan------------84.3M
Chelsea----------79.1M
Arsenal----------75.8M
Liverpool--------74.6M
B Munich---------59.3M
COMMERCIAL
B Munich---------135.7M
Real Madrid------118.6M
Barcelona---------95.5M
Man Utd-----------70.0M
Liverpool---------67.7M
Milan-------------54.6M
Chelsea-----------52.8M Arsenal-----------48.1M
Juventus----------46.3M
Inter-------------44.8M
Milan-------------54.6M
TOTALS
Real Madrid------341.9M
Barcelona--------311.7M
Man Utd----------278.5M
B Munich---------246.6M
Arsenal----------224.0M
Chelsea----------206.4M
Liverpool--------184.8M
Juventus---------173.1M
Inter------------167.4M
Milan------------167.4M
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Baker Street singer Gerry Rafferty dies in hospital
Baker Street singer Gerry Rafferty has died in hospital at the age of 63.
The songwriter was admitted to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in November 2010 with suspected liver failure.
Rafferty, who was born in Paisley in 1947, had received treatment for liver failure in the past.
He is best known for the 1978 song Baker Street but also had a huge hit in 1972 with Stuck in the Middle With You with his band Stealers Wheel.
The song was discovered by a new generation of fans in 1992 when Quentin Tarantino used it on the soundtrack to hit film Reservoir Dogs.
Early in his career Rafferty also worked with Billy Connolly in a band called The Humblebums.
In February 2009, solicitors for the singer released a statement which said he was "extremely well" and composing new songs at his home in Italy.
The statement was released after reports that friends had not heard from him since he "disappeared" six months before while being treated at a London hospital for liver failure.
The songwriter was admitted to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in November 2010 with suspected liver failure.
Rafferty, who was born in Paisley in 1947, had received treatment for liver failure in the past.
He is best known for the 1978 song Baker Street but also had a huge hit in 1972 with Stuck in the Middle With You with his band Stealers Wheel.
The song was discovered by a new generation of fans in 1992 when Quentin Tarantino used it on the soundtrack to hit film Reservoir Dogs.
Early in his career Rafferty also worked with Billy Connolly in a band called The Humblebums.
In February 2009, solicitors for the singer released a statement which said he was "extremely well" and composing new songs at his home in Italy.
The statement was released after reports that friends had not heard from him since he "disappeared" six months before while being treated at a London hospital for liver failure.
Actor Pete Postlethwaite dies aged 64
British actor Pete Postlethwaite has died at a hospital in Shropshire, England, aged 64, a spokesman announced yesterday.
Pete Postlethwaite means many different things to different people (including Steven Spielberg who described him as ‘the best actor in the world’). There are many who associate him with the mysterious Kobayashi in The Usual Suspects. Others remember him mostly for his blistering portrayal of Giuseppe Conlon in In The Name of the Father. And there are those for whom Danny in Brassed Off remains the ultimate Postlethwaite moment. Even his brief appearance in Inception managed to gain great reviews amongst the non-stop special effects and intricate plot. After passing away at the age of 64 after a long illness, the legacy of Postlethwaite amongst generations of cinema and theatre fans remained assured.
Pete Postlethwaite means many different things to different people (including Steven Spielberg who described him as ‘the best actor in the world’). There are many who associate him with the mysterious Kobayashi in The Usual Suspects. Others remember him mostly for his blistering portrayal of Giuseppe Conlon in In The Name of the Father. And there are those for whom Danny in Brassed Off remains the ultimate Postlethwaite moment. Even his brief appearance in Inception managed to gain great reviews amongst the non-stop special effects and intricate plot. After passing away at the age of 64 after a long illness, the legacy of Postlethwaite amongst generations of cinema and theatre fans remained assured.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Apple Claims New iPhone Only Visible To Most Loyal Of Customers
SAN FRANCISCO—In a move expected to revolutionize the mobile device industry, Apple launched its fastest and most powerful iPhone to date Tuesday, an innovative new model that can only be seen by the company's hippest and most dedicated customers.
"I am proud today to introduce to those who really, truly deserve it, our most incredible iPhone yet," announced Apple CEO Steve Jobs, extending his seemingly empty left palm toward the eagerly awaiting crowd. "Not only is this our lightest and slimmest model ever, but as any truly savvy Apple customer can clearly see, it's also the most handsome product we've ever designed."
The packed auditorium, which had been listening to Jobs in hushed reverence for several minutes, then erupted into applause, with hundreds of men and women suddenly jumping to their feet and shouting, "I can see it!" "Look, there it is!" and "God, it's so beautiful!"
Screams of "Of course, yes, I too can see the phone," were also heard at this time.
According to Apple, the new iPhone 3GI boasts significant hardware and software upgrades, superior processing speeds, and a multi-touch interface that provides those who are "cool enough" with a rich user experience. The wide-screen display reportedly also features the most brilliant colors and finest resolution ever imagined.
"The new 3GI is as light as air," said Apple senior vice president Philip Schiller, reaching inside an empty display case, apparently to remove the mobile device. "See how thin that is? It's like it's not even there."
"Those who really understand what we do here at Apple are going to love this new product," Schiller continued. "Unless, you know, they happen to be totally lame."
Retailing for $599, the iPhone 3GI offers only the most special Apple consumers—the ones who believe in the company more than anything else in the world, and who would never, ever dream of questioning it—the ability to open dozens of powerful applications at once. In addition, the new multimedia device will provide true Apple fans with a high-definition video camera, one-tap editing with Final Cut Pro, and cut and paste.
Like thousands of others, New York resident Kelly Delaney called in sick to work so that she could join the line outside the Apple Store's trendy SoHo location days before the 3GI went on sale.
"Oh my God, I can't believe how much faster you can get online with this," said Delaney, who exited the store holding a cupped hand up to her ear and yelling into her wrist about how wonderful the new phone was. "The reception is so clear, and you can pretty much get a signal no matter where you go."
"Hold on a sec," continued Delaney, suddenly shaking her hand up and down. "I think my battery is dying."
According to Apple, the new iPhone launched in 22 countries and sold a record-breaking 8 million units on its first day.
"The selection of colors is amazing," said Paul Conrad, a Fairfield, VA native who purchased phones in black, white, and silver. "Not only does it look awesome, but it can do pretty much anything you want as long as you believe in it."
"The AppleCare Plan doesn't cover dropping your phone, though, so I'd recommend buying one of these designer protective cases," Conrad added.
While the new iPhone has been greatly admired and widely touted for its impressive voice and data communication capabilities, some Americans remain skeptical.
"Daddy isn't talking into anything at all," said 4-year-old Ella Conrad, pointing at her father, Paul, who has been obsessively staring at, playing with, and customizing the invisible phone since purchasing it Monday. "Daddy's pretending to be on hold with an operator."
"I am proud today to introduce to those who really, truly deserve it, our most incredible iPhone yet," announced Apple CEO Steve Jobs, extending his seemingly empty left palm toward the eagerly awaiting crowd. "Not only is this our lightest and slimmest model ever, but as any truly savvy Apple customer can clearly see, it's also the most handsome product we've ever designed."
The packed auditorium, which had been listening to Jobs in hushed reverence for several minutes, then erupted into applause, with hundreds of men and women suddenly jumping to their feet and shouting, "I can see it!" "Look, there it is!" and "God, it's so beautiful!"
Screams of "Of course, yes, I too can see the phone," were also heard at this time.
According to Apple, the new iPhone 3GI boasts significant hardware and software upgrades, superior processing speeds, and a multi-touch interface that provides those who are "cool enough" with a rich user experience. The wide-screen display reportedly also features the most brilliant colors and finest resolution ever imagined.
"The new 3GI is as light as air," said Apple senior vice president Philip Schiller, reaching inside an empty display case, apparently to remove the mobile device. "See how thin that is? It's like it's not even there."
"Those who really understand what we do here at Apple are going to love this new product," Schiller continued. "Unless, you know, they happen to be totally lame."
Retailing for $599, the iPhone 3GI offers only the most special Apple consumers—the ones who believe in the company more than anything else in the world, and who would never, ever dream of questioning it—the ability to open dozens of powerful applications at once. In addition, the new multimedia device will provide true Apple fans with a high-definition video camera, one-tap editing with Final Cut Pro, and cut and paste.
Like thousands of others, New York resident Kelly Delaney called in sick to work so that she could join the line outside the Apple Store's trendy SoHo location days before the 3GI went on sale.
"Oh my God, I can't believe how much faster you can get online with this," said Delaney, who exited the store holding a cupped hand up to her ear and yelling into her wrist about how wonderful the new phone was. "The reception is so clear, and you can pretty much get a signal no matter where you go."
"Hold on a sec," continued Delaney, suddenly shaking her hand up and down. "I think my battery is dying."
According to Apple, the new iPhone launched in 22 countries and sold a record-breaking 8 million units on its first day.
"The selection of colors is amazing," said Paul Conrad, a Fairfield, VA native who purchased phones in black, white, and silver. "Not only does it look awesome, but it can do pretty much anything you want as long as you believe in it."
"The AppleCare Plan doesn't cover dropping your phone, though, so I'd recommend buying one of these designer protective cases," Conrad added.
While the new iPhone has been greatly admired and widely touted for its impressive voice and data communication capabilities, some Americans remain skeptical.
"Daddy isn't talking into anything at all," said 4-year-old Ella Conrad, pointing at her father, Paul, who has been obsessively staring at, playing with, and customizing the invisible phone since purchasing it Monday. "Daddy's pretending to be on hold with an operator."
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Pop singer Bobby Farrell dies on tour in Russia
Performer Bobby Farrell, of the 1970s European chart-topping group Boney M, was found dead in his hotel bed Thursday while on tour in Russia, his agent said. He was 61.
Farrell appeared as scheduled in St. Petersburg Wednesday night, but complained of breathing problems before and after his show, said the agent, John Seine. He had been due to fly to Rome Thursday for a television show.
The frontman died in St Petersburg yesterday on same date and in the exact same town as mad Russian monk Rasputin - who was the subject of the band's 1978 top three single.
Farrell, who lived in Amsterdam, was more a dancer and showman than singer when he fronted Boney M in the 1970s and '80s. The group, based in Germany, broke into the charts with "Daddy Cool" and "Sunny" in 1976. Two years later their version of "By the Rivers of Babylon" sold nearly 2 million records in Britain alone, keeping it No. 1 for five weeks.
He was chosen in 1974 to front the Caribbean group Boney M, put together by German singer and songwriter Frank Farian, who did much of the recorded singing. Boney M had 38 top-10 hits, including 15 number ones in Germany. They included "Brown Girl in the Ring" and "Mary's Boychild."
Farrell appeared as scheduled in St. Petersburg Wednesday night, but complained of breathing problems before and after his show, said the agent, John Seine. He had been due to fly to Rome Thursday for a television show.The frontman died in St Petersburg yesterday on same date and in the exact same town as mad Russian monk Rasputin - who was the subject of the band's 1978 top three single.
Farrell, who lived in Amsterdam, was more a dancer and showman than singer when he fronted Boney M in the 1970s and '80s. The group, based in Germany, broke into the charts with "Daddy Cool" and "Sunny" in 1976. Two years later their version of "By the Rivers of Babylon" sold nearly 2 million records in Britain alone, keeping it No. 1 for five weeks.
He was chosen in 1974 to front the Caribbean group Boney M, put together by German singer and songwriter Frank Farian, who did much of the recorded singing. Boney M had 38 top-10 hits, including 15 number ones in Germany. They included "Brown Girl in the Ring" and "Mary's Boychild."
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
MUSIC OF THE GODS
The Testimony of Patience Kershaw
The Unthanks (previously called Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, until 2009) are an English folk group from Northumberland.
The Unthanks (previously called Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, until 2009) are an English folk group from Northumberland.
Roman Abramovich's palatial home
It is a mansion fit for a king - or even a tsar.
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has purchased all nine flats of a prime London block by Harvey Nichols and Harrods.
Spread across two stucco-fronted properties in Lowndes Square in London, the eight-bedroom building is expected to be worth up to £150million.
The development, over five storeys above ground and three basement levels, boasts a cinema/entertainment room, an indoor pool, steam room and sauna, as well as a children's study and entertainment room.
All six family bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, as do the two guest rooms. In a linked mews development behind the main building, four flats above a multicar garage will be used as staff accommodation.
The total size is 30,000 sq feet, five times the area of a normal five-bedroomed family home.
The home is currently two adjoining townhouses, which were split into nine apartments in 1998.
Mr Abramovich has been buying up the individual flats over the years to convert the building into the single home, but did not change the exterior.
He first bought a flat there in the late Nineties, spending £1.2million. He and his then wife, Irina, spent a similar amount gutting and remodelling it and it was their London home for several years.
'I knew he was buying property in the square,' said a property expert. 'But I didn't realise all of them were in these two buildings. He was obviously determined to acquire them and just waited patiently until, one by one, they came on the market.'
By cannily buying up individual flats, the Russian has ended up paying between £15million and £20million for the two historic houses, a great deal less than their eventual worth.
He bought the freehold for the buildings from Sun Life for only £1.8million.
Abramovich's property portfolio also includes a luxury flat at the new Bridges Wharf development next to Battersea heliport; an £18million, 420-acre estate, Fyning Hill, in West Sussex; a villa in the South of France; a house in Tuscany; a hotel complex in Cyprus and a holiday home in Montenegro.
There is also a house in Moscow and a palatial St. Barts compound purchased last year.
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has purchased all nine flats of a prime London block by Harvey Nichols and Harrods.
Spread across two stucco-fronted properties in Lowndes Square in London, the eight-bedroom building is expected to be worth up to £150million.
The development, over five storeys above ground and three basement levels, boasts a cinema/entertainment room, an indoor pool, steam room and sauna, as well as a children's study and entertainment room.
All six family bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, as do the two guest rooms. In a linked mews development behind the main building, four flats above a multicar garage will be used as staff accommodation.
The total size is 30,000 sq feet, five times the area of a normal five-bedroomed family home.
The home is currently two adjoining townhouses, which were split into nine apartments in 1998.
Mr Abramovich has been buying up the individual flats over the years to convert the building into the single home, but did not change the exterior.
He first bought a flat there in the late Nineties, spending £1.2million. He and his then wife, Irina, spent a similar amount gutting and remodelling it and it was their London home for several years.
'I knew he was buying property in the square,' said a property expert. 'But I didn't realise all of them were in these two buildings. He was obviously determined to acquire them and just waited patiently until, one by one, they came on the market.'
By cannily buying up individual flats, the Russian has ended up paying between £15million and £20million for the two historic houses, a great deal less than their eventual worth.
He bought the freehold for the buildings from Sun Life for only £1.8million.
Abramovich's property portfolio also includes a luxury flat at the new Bridges Wharf development next to Battersea heliport; an £18million, 420-acre estate, Fyning Hill, in West Sussex; a villa in the South of France; a house in Tuscany; a hotel complex in Cyprus and a holiday home in Montenegro.
There is also a house in Moscow and a palatial St. Barts compound purchased last year.
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