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Return
Return may refer to: In business, economics, and finance * Return on investment (ROI), the financial gain after an expense. * Rate of return, the financial term for the profit or loss derived from an investment * Tax return, a blank document or template supplied by a government for use in the reporting of tax information * Product return, the process of bringing back merchandise to a retailer for a refund or exchange * Returns (economics), the benefit distributed to the owner of a factor of production * Abnormal return, denoting the difference in behaviour between one stock and the overall stock market * Taxes, where tax returns are forms submitted to taxation authorities In technology * Return (architecture), the receding edge of a flat face * Carriage return, a key on an alphanumeric keyboard commonly equated with the "enter" key * Return statement, a computer programming statement that ends a subroutine and resumes execution where the subroutine was called * Return code, a meth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return On Investment
Return on investment (ROI) or return on costs (ROC) is a ratio between net income (over a period) and investment (costs resulting from an investment of some resources at a point in time). A high ROI means the investment's gains compare favourably to its cost. As a performance measure, ROI is used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or to compare the efficiencies of several different investments.Return On Investment – ROI , Investopedia as accessed 8 January 2013 In economic terms, it is one way of relating profits to capital invested. Purpose In business, the pur ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return (2010 Film)
''Return'' ( fi, Kotiinpaluu), also ''Homecoming'', is a 2010 Finnish short film directed by Harri J. Rantala and starring Eerik Kantokoski, Reeta Annala, Kalevi Haapoja Kalevi may refer to * Kalevi (mythology), an ancient Finnish and Estonian ruler, known from the Finnish epic Kalevala and Estonian epic Kalevipoeg. * Kalevi, Estonia Kalevi is a village in Rapla Parish, Rapla County in northwestern Estonia ... and Kauko Salo. Plot In spring 1940, a soldier is returning from the Finnish Winter War only to face the Repo man. A struggle against society, nightmares and the temptations of alcohol ensues while he strives to save his farm and marriage. Cast * Eerik Kantokoski as Erkki * Reeta Annala as Enni * Kalevi Haapoja as Preacher * Kauko Salo as Repo man * Antti Nelimarkka as Repo man Film festivals ''Return has been screened round the world in 36 festivals in 21 countries. Primary festivals *63rd Cannes Film Festival, Cannes France 2010 (Short Film Corner) *8th Isch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return (band)
Return is a Norwegian rock band from Stange, Hedmark. The band started in 1980, and was in its prime in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In this period they had several singles on the Norwegian hit charts and were among the bestselling bands in the country. They won "NRK´s Rockemønstring" in 1985. In 1993 the band took a break, but came back in 2001 with a collection and some gigs. In 2005 they released a new studio album, and in 2008 they released another collection which also includes a DVD with shots from a concert in Hamar in 2007. The band's musical style has gone through minimal changes through almost three decades; they have kept most of the typical 1980s rock, with a substantial amount of power ballads. The band have hits in their native Norway and in other countries such as Switzerland. Band members * Knut Erik Østgård: vocals and guitar * Steinar Hagen: guitar and chorus * Tore Larsen: bass and chorus * Øyvind Håkonsen: drums In addition, Magnus Østvang has contr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Rovics
David Stefan Rovics (born April 10, 1967) is an American indie singer/songwriter. His music concerns topical subjects such as the 2003 Iraq war, anti-globalization, anarchism, and social justice issues. Rovics has been an outspoken critic of former President George W. Bush, the Republican Party, John Kerry, and the Democratic Party. Rovics is critical of the United States government's policies and claims that the "U.S. government's foreign policy represents U.S. corporate interests" and that "the U.S. government does not like democracy either at home or abroad." Although some of Rovics' work is not self-published, and much of it is commercially distributed, Rovics has made all of his recorded music freely available as downloadable mp3 files. He encourages the free distribution of his work by all non-profit means to promote his work and spread political messages, and speaks out against websites or programs like iTunes that charge money for downloading his songs. Rovics has a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return (The Winans Album)
''Return'' is an album by the American musical group the Winans, released in 1990. It was their third album for Qwest Records. The first single was "It's Time", which was re-edited to change the rap elements when gospel audiences objected. The Winans supported the album with North American tour. Some critics dubbed the album's sound "new jack gospel". The album peaked at No. 90 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It sold more than 500,000 copies. ''Return'' was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album". It won the Soul Train Music Award for Best Gospel Album. Production The album was produced primarily by Michael J. Powell. Teddy Riley produced some of the album's new jack swing-influenced tracks. Kenny G, Aaron Hall, and Stevie Wonder were among the album's guest musicians. Critical reception '' The Washington Post'' wrote that "the merger of their soaring sermonizing and iley'sdecidedly secular new jack swing is heaven-sent." The ''Austin American-Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return (Jack DeJohnette Album)
''Return'' is a studio album by American jazz musician Jack DeJohnette. It was released in France via Newvelle Records label. ''Return'' is the label's second release and available in vinyl only by subscription only. Background ''Return'' is his first solo piano record in some 30 years (preceded by ''The Jack DeJohnette Piano Album''), hence the album title “Return”. The album contains 10 solo piano pieces, nine of them DeJohnette originals. "Ode to Satie" pays tribute to the short, atmospheric Gymnopedies composed by French pianist Erik Satie in the late 1800s. "Dervish Trance" takes its cue from the whirling dances of the Sufi tradition. "Lidya" is dedicated to DeJohnette's wife. The cover photo is from the portfolio of French travel photographer Bernard Plossu. The inner sleeve reproduces a poem by Pulitzer Prize-winner American poet and educator Tracy K. Smith. To record the album, DeJohnette used a handmade Italian 9' Fazioli Pianoforti piano that produces a gorgeous s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return (iKon Album)
''Return'' (also known as ''New Kids: Return'') is the second studio album by South Korean male group iKon. It was released on January 25, 2018, and is the second of the group's four-part album series, ''The New Kids''. iKon's leader B.I was credited as the only record producer of the album. The album contains 12 songs including the hit lead single "Love Scenario", all written or co-written by B.I. Background After releasing their debut album '' Welcome Back'' in 2015, the group went on several tours for two years, embarking on their first Asia tour and two Japanese tours, including Japan Dome tour, the group sold over 800,000 tickets from these tours, breaking several records for a rookie artist, including being the fastest group to host a concert in a Japan dome since debut. During touring the group released two singles, " WYD?" and " New Kids: Begin". In September 2017, iKON had confirmed to have filmed new music videos, Yang Hyun Suk shared a video of the group shooting a mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Rice
Morgan Rice is an American author of fantasy and science fiction novels, with her books making the '' New York Times'', '' USA Today'', Apple Books, and other bestseller lists. Her first novel '' A Quest of Heroes'' was self-published in 2013 and was the first of 17 books in her epic fantasy series ''The Sorcerer's Ring.'' Career Rice is the author of dozens of fantasy and sci-fi novels. She self-publishes her works and in 2011 stated she had no interest in pursuing traditional publishing for her young adult novels. Rice describes herself as a "lifelong fan of fantasy" who as a child spent countless years devouring everything in the genre.An Interview with Morgan Rice by Haylee Spence, Roses and Reviews, May 12, 2015. Rice's books have made the '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter S
Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) Culture * Peter (actor) (born 1952), stage name Shinnosuke Ikehata, Japanese dancer and actor * ''Peter'' (album), a 1993 EP by Canadian band Eric's Trip * ''Peter'' (1934 film), a 1934 film directed by Henry Koster * ''Peter'' (2021 film), Marathi language film * "Peter" (''Fringe'' episode), an episode of the television series ''Fringe'' * ''Peter'' (novel), a 1908 book by Francis Hopkinson Smith * "Peter" (short story), an 1892 short story by Willa Cather Animals * Peter, the Lord's cat, cat at Lord's Cricket Ground in London * Peter (chief mouser), Chief Mouser between 1929 and 1946 * Peter II (cat), Chief Mouser between 1946 and 1947 * Peter III (cat), Chief Mouser between 1947 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alberto Manguel
Alberto Manguel (born March 13, 1948, in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine-Canadian anthologist, translator, essayist, novelist, editor, and a former Director of the National Library of Argentina. He is the author of numerous non-fiction books such as ''The Dictionary of Imaginary Places'' (co-written with Gianni Guadalupi in 1980), ''A History of Reading'' (1996), ''The Library at Night'' (2007) and ''Homer's Iliad and Odyssey: A Biography'' (2008); and novels such as ''News From a Foreign Country Came'' (1991). Though almost all of Manguel's books were written in English, two of his novels (''El regreso'' and ''Todos los hombres son mentirosos'') were written in Spanish, and ''El regreso'' has not yet been published in English. Manguel has also written film criticism such as ''Bride of Frankenstein'' (1997) and collections of essays such as ''Into the Looking Glass Wood'' (1998). In 2007, Manguel was selected to be that year's annual lecturer for the prestigious Massey Lectures. in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Smalley
Gary Thomas Smalley (September 16, 1940 – March 6, 2016) was an American family counselor, president and founder of the Smalley Relationship Center and author of books on family relationships from a Christian perspective. Among other issues, he taught about the four temperaments in a format based on well known animals, the otter, lion, golden retriever, and beaver. Biography In 1979, Gary and Norma Smalley started an organization focused on helping families. After the formation of a board, they launched the CMI organization out of Waco, Texas. A few years later they moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Gary co-authored two books with Steve Scott during that time titled, ''If Only He Knew'' and ''For Better or For Best''. In 1985 the organization was renamed ''Today's Family''. In 1988, Gary partnered with American Telecast's Steve Scott and they launched a nationwide infomercial with Dick Clark as the host of a half-hour television program. That infomercial was re-introduced in 1990 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Kingsbury
Karen Kingsbury (born June 8, 1963) is an American Christian novelist A novelist is an author or writer of novels, though often novelists also write in other genres of both fiction and non-fiction. Some novelists are professional novelists, thus make a living writing novels and other fiction, while others asp ... born in Fairfax, Virginia. She was a sports writer for the ''Los Angeles Times'' and later wrote for the ''Los Angeles Daily News''. Her first book, ''Missy's Murder'' (1991), was based on a murder story that she covered in Los Angeles. During this time, she had an article published in ''People Magazine''. She has written or co-written almost 100 novels or short stories, and (as of 2008) has nearly 13 million copies of her novels in print.Mike Bailey, staff writer for ''The Columbian'', February 5, 2008The Columbian: Arts & Living feature She is a #1 New York Times and USA Today best selling novelist with the last dozen books published topping bestseller lists. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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