Homeland Security Bill and Cyber Security Research and Development Act Provide Relief to Weakening Internet Security
by Ketaki Sood
Larta Research Economist
Last week's signing of the homeland security bill, and the approval of the Cyber Security Research and Development Act (CSRDA), is expected to alleviate the worsening state of Internet security.
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Financial Performance of Supplier Alliances - Managing for Mutual Financial Return
by Larraine Segil
Author and co-founder of The Lared Group
Many supply relationships would generate far more value if they were managed like alliances. A supply alliance that looks costly in the first stages of development may create great returns in the last stage of development. However if the relationship is seen purely as a supply process, there is little chance of it maturing into a life-stage where the maximum financial benefit is realized for all concerned.
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~Larta Announcements

Security:

Volunteers Wanted For IT National Guard (Internet News.com)
Calling all technology and science experts. Uncle Sam is looking for volunteers for a new IT National Guard that will be established by the landmark legislation package that creates the Department of Homeland Security. President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law today.
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Digital Media:

Entertainment on the Web (Information IT.com)
When it comes to entertainment, the Internet functions best as a resource for entertainment information and distribution, not as entertainment itself. Chaz Austin looks at the relationship of the Internet and Hollywood.
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Court blocks state DVD-cracking suit (CNET News)
The California Supreme Court handed Hollywood's antipiracy efforts a setback, ruling that a Texas resident who posted controversial DVD-cracking code online can't be sued in the Golden State.
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Business, Investment, and Entrepreneurship:

SEC Enforces Disclosure Rule for First Time (Washington Post)
The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday fined Siebel Corp. $250,000 and imposed cease-and-desist orders on two other companies in the agency's first enforcement of a rule requiring that companies disclose key information to all investors, not just a few.
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Too Much Ventured Nothing Gained (Fortune)
VCs are a hurting bunch. New companies feel their pain.
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Nanotech and Bioscience:

Nanotech Fund Off to Slow Start; Could Spur Industry Investment (Small Times)
In a move that could ultimately spur small tech investment, the first-ever mutual fund of publicly traded small tech companies was launched this month. It got off to a slow start, but industry experts think it has great promise and the timing is right.
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This events calendar is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted and endorsed by Larta.

December 3: PricewaterhouseCoopers' Shaking the MoneyTree
Please join the industry experts of PricewaterhouseCoopers and a distinguished panel of local VCs for their comments on the results of the 3rd Quarter 2002 PricewaterhouseCoopers/ Venture Economics/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree Survey. To RSVP or for more information, please send an email.

December 5: TCVN presents "Forecast 2003" -- Raising Money: Prospects for Funding Deals in the Coming Year
This forward-looking presentation, delivered by Angel and Venture Capital Investors together with a view from the Capital Lenders' desk, will give us a first hand glimpse at the 2003 capital raising landscape. Join us and share your business opportunities and questions for the new year!
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December 5 & 6: The Outlook for Globalization After Two Years of Turmoil
The UCLA Anderson Forecast proudly presents its second annual conference on California and the global marketplace.Our focus this year is a report card on globalization. It has been an extraordinary period for the international economy over the last two years. The ongoing war on terrorism has increased global security concerns. The US recession made it abundantly clear how the economic health of each nation increasingly impacts the health of other nations. Labor strife in the West Coast ports put the squeeze on the fragile US economy. This year we focus on the process of globalization, and what these incidences imply for it.
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December 7: Caltech-MIT Enterprise Forum presents, 2003 Technology Trends
Which technologies will have the greatest economic and social impact in the next 24 months? Join us as our panel of authorities debate the technologies, products, and innovations they believe entrepreneurs, investors and technology business professionals should watch, understand and consider for their investing and business growth.
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December 18: Digital Coast Roundtable, Digital Coast Holiday Reception
In its 4th year, The Digital Coast Holiday Reception is a tradition for Los Angeles industry leaders. The major technology and entertainment organizations in the region are combining their holiday celebrations into one fun-filled extravaganza. With over 500 expected, this is a must-attend event for all types of professionals. If you are interested in sponsoring this event please contact Conchetta Fabares at cfabares@digitalcoast.org for a sponsorship package.
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