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BellSouth LLC operates as a telecommunications holding company. It provides wire line communication services including local exchange, network access, intra local access, and internet services. The firm also offers print and online directory advertising. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. manufactures beverage based drink syrups. It has a spiced-cherry flavor and therefore does not qualify for full-fledged cola status. The firm mixes up beverage brands including its namesake brands and their diet companions, plus A&W and I.B.C., root beers, Canada Dry, Deja Blue, Raging Cow, Red Fusion, Sunkist, Schweppes, Squirt, Welch's & dnL, a caffeinated, colored version of 7 UP. The company was founded in 1986 and is located in Plano, TX

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. manufactures and markets cigarettes and tobacco products. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (Thornburg) is a privately-held, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm was founded by H. Garrett Thornburg in 1982. Thornburg provides discretionary portfolio management and investment services to several client types, which includes Thornburg Investment Trust, registered investment companies as to which Thornburg is a sub-adviser, separate accounts for institutional clients and private clients, wrap fee accounts of sponsored program accounts, unified managed account programs, private investment funds and other non-SEC registered investment vehicles.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP provides legal services. The firm's areas of practice includes appellate, litigation, business and commercial litigation, dispute resolution, government contracts, internal investigations, labor and employment, oil and gas patent, trademark and copyright infringement, product liability and toxic tort securities litigation. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Part of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP, Cutler & Stanfield LLP provides legal services. The company is based in Denver, CO. Cutler & Stanfield was acquired by Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP on September 11, 2000.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Community Coffee Co. LLC manufactures and sells coffee. It also offers teas, mugs, tumblers, coffee set, k-cup, and other related coffee products. The firm serves customers in the foodservice, office, and convenience store channels. The company was founded by H. Norman Saurage in 1919 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association provides healthcare insurance services. The firm operates several business initiatives in support of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and represents the Blue System in national forums. It offers insurance products to all segments of the population, including large employer groups, small business and individuals. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

7-Up Corp. produces nonalcoholic beverages. The private company is based in Modesto, CA.

United Electric Co. LP manufactures parts for air conditioning and heating components. Its products include chilled water and direct expansion blower, modular blower, and floor and ceiling fan coil units and roof top air handlers. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Wichita Falls, TX.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Dechert LLP provides legal services. It serves the chemical, construction, finance and real estate, energy, insurance, and health sectors. The firm's practice areas include business restructuring and reorganization, commercial litigation, corporate and securities, energy, finance and real estate, financial services, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Gulf of Maine Research Institute is a research institute founded in 1994 that provides collaborative solutions to ocean challenges. The non-profit company is based in Portland, ME.

The Foundation for Natural Resources & Energy Law is an educational organization that focuses on the scholarly and practical study of laws and regulations related to natural resources and energy. The non-profit company is based in Westminster, CO.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.