Documents tagged "August"
Found 122 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026499.txt
The sender of the email discusses potential third-party presidential candidates in response to current political events and asks for thoughts on specific attributes for a candidate. The sender acknowledges that the 2018 elections are shaping up to be a referendum on President Trump and that there is no sign of the Mueller investigation's impact ebbing. The sender raises questions about the effectiveness of traditional two-party politics in addressing the current political climate and suggests the need for a back-up plan in case the system fails again.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026317.txt
The document contains an email exchange between Robert Kuhn and Jeffrey E. regarding two commentaries on the US-China trade war from CNBC and Fox Business. The sender of the email is requesting a meeting with Peter Getzels, Closer To Truth producer/director to discuss his feedback on their project called "Radical Breakthroughs". The recipient, Jeffrey E., expresses uncertainty about returning to New York this week. In addition to that, the sender has attached highlights of the progress made on the "Radical Breakthrough Development Work" and provided links to articles related to the US-China trade war from CNN.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026304.txt
The document discusses the political situation in the United States, focusing on the upcoming fall elections and the battle for potential Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh's nomination. The author suggests that unless the underlying political dynamics are disrupted, the outcomes of these events will leave us with the same unsatisfactory two front battlefield as the 2016 Presidential election. The author also raises the question of whether we want to break the current political system and nominating process for selecting candidates in 2020.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026005.txt
A federal jury decided that one of the Middle East's most prominent banks did not commit fraud and steal technology from an Irvine firm. The Dubai-based bank argued it cancelled a partnership because the Orange County company couldn't produce a working product and misled it into thinking it was an established company, not one with little to no track record. The jury unanimously decided that InfoSpan did not prove its case of fraud and theft of trade secrets. High-profile attorneys on both sides argued in this two-week trial that involved dueling accusations of fraud levied by high-profile attorneys.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025978.txt
The document discusses risk parity funds and the potential risks associated with them, specifically in relation to bond-equity correlation. It provides a scenario tool for investors to assess what relative moves in bonds and equities could catalyze significant deleveraging by rules-based risk parity funds running vol target overlays. The document also suggests buying seasonal oil dips via bullish X-market risk reversals, leveraging both commodity strategists' 'buy the dip' view and equity strategists' bullish outlook on the Oil & Gas sector.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025898.txt
The document is an email exchange between Ehud Barak and Jeffrey E. about their plans for August 2015, including working on Barak's biography with the editor starting September 1st. They plan to be in New York around August 25th and discuss events related to Obama and American Jewry, as well as Big Data illusions. Barak also mentions staying in a location near 62nd street in August and planning to return for several weeks later in the month with some speeches to make. Jeffrey E. forwards an amusing message from Noam Chomsky about the Iran deal.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025812.txt
The email discusses the negative impact of recent press on an individual's reputation and efforts to improve it. The sender mentions that they were down to one negative source before a recent incident involving an ex-president caused further issues. They are working on improving rankings through social media updates, adding a site map to the website, and monitoring progress using Google analytics. The writer aims to reduce the number of negative sources by mid-September with a goal of having none by the end of the year unless new negative press emerges.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025734.txt
The document is a transcript of an iMessage conversation between two individuals named Jee and another person whose identity is not revealed. The conversation takes place over several days from August 25 to September 3, 2018. The topic of the conversation appears to be related to political issues, specifically the situation in the White House under President Trump. The people involved express their opinions about the president's actions and character, with Jee suggesting that he is a smart individual but also has serious flaws. The other participant agrees with this assessment but believes that it's important for others to recognize the crisis at hand. The message IDs of some messages are mentioned in the document, such as 19748 and 556889478.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025707.txt
The document is a chat transcript from an iMessage conversation between "jee" and another participant whose name is not visible in the source entry. The conversation spans from August 17 to August 23, 2018. The participants discuss topics such as scheduling and work-related events. The message "How did it go?" was sent by jee at 08/17/18 09:07:05 AM (556214825), and the last message visible in the source entry is from jee at 08/17/18 03:14:32 PM (556236879).
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025229.txt
In this document, a person named Mary discusses the events of August 4, 2011 regarding financial markets and the global recovery. Italy's equity markets sold off sharply and were eventually shut down after the ECB rejected being the buyer of last resort for Italian government bonds. The Bundesbank also has objections to this idea. The author mentions that Italy has a high debt load as a percentage of its GDP, and without a decision by Germany to move towards Federalism or more debt monetization by the ECB, the European Monetary Union could be facing its final stretch. Italian regulators have seized documents at Moody's regarding declines in Italian bank stocks as an indication of the pressure the system is under, and the possible search for scapegoats.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025094.txt
This document discusses Cuba's reestablishment of diplomatic relations with the United States and its potential for international trade and investment in light of recent events such as the lifting of economic embargoes. The author uses a SWOT analysis to present key points about Cuba, including its large population and strategic location in the Caribbean. The document also provides some background on Cuba's history and political climate, as well as information on other countries in the region, such as the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024592.txt
The document presents various articles from different sources discussing important topics and people such as the clinical psychosis of Muammar Qadhafi, the situation in Libya, Sinai Bedouin, foreign policy failures, and Palestine's statehood. The articles also mention key figures like John Matson, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Mohamed Fadel Fahmy, Dimitri K. Simes, Charlie Savage, Abdullah Abueid, and Jerrold Post.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024251.txt
The document outlines the schedule and details of several Republican primary debates leading up to the 2016 presidential election. The first debate is scheduled for August 6, 2015, in Cleveland, OH, and will be moderated by Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly, and Chris Wallace from Fox News Channel. Other debates are planned for September, October, November, December, January, and February of the following year, with each one featuring different moderators and sponsors. The document also mentions a candidate forum that will take place at 1pm ET on August 6 for candidates who do not make the cut for the main debate.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023720.txt
The article discusses the concept of shame and its importance in society, particularly in relation to financial executives' behavior during the 2008 financial crisis. Jennifer Jacquet, a researcher at the University of British Columbia, is highlighted as someone who studies the effects of honor and shame on cooperation. The author raises questions about the necessity of shame in balancing individual and group interests in various social dilemmas such as energy, food, water shortages, climate disruption, declining fisheries, increasing antibiotic resistance, and nuclear warfare.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022330.txt
This document provides a summary of various tax topics and planning points from 2013 to present. Key people include Managing Director Blanche Lark Christerson and senior wealth planning strategist; key places include the United States Supreme Court, Treasury Department, and IRS; and key topics include estate planning, inflation-adjusted numbers for 2014, tax reform, budgeting, and charitable contributions. The document also discusses various cases and court rulings that have impacted taxation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022277.txt
The National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule requiring employers to post notices informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The board believes that many employees are unaware of their rights under the statute and that the rule will increase knowledge of the NLRA among employees, in order to better enable the exercise of rights under the statute. The final rule establishes the size, form, and content of the notice, and sets forth provisions regarding the enforcement of the rule. The rule will be effective on November 14, 2011.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019440.txt
The document discusses a government shutdown in October 2013 that led to legislation being passed and signed into law by President Obama. This legislation included the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014, which allocated $1.012 trillion to fund the government through September 30, 2014. The document also mentions that the IRS was allocated $11.289 billion in funding under this act, but it is less than last year's level and continues a downward trend. Additionally, the document notes that the IRS will have new quarterly reporting requirements and must abide by certain directives.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017524.txt
The document discusses key global events that took place in the first years of this century and their impact on demographics and the economy. It mentions a gradual change in population growth where two-child families are now the norm for 80% of mankind, as well as the G20 meeting in Washington 2008. The document also discusses upcoming tectonic shifts in demographics, innovations, and frontline medical research at the Swedish-American Life Science Summit in Stockholm, Sweden.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016553.txt
In this email, Anne Boyles is informed about items for the August 11 Town Council Meeting by Kathleen Ruderman. Among the approved items are SPR 14-2007 and 5-2008, as well as an item on infrastructure of large homes. However, an appeal by Brindell regarding 144 Wells Road should not be included in the agenda. There are also two additional items to be added: EAR Amendments and Zoning Study Items.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013442.txt
This document discusses the Oscar race for the most revered artistic honor in the world, focusing on nine films that competed in the 2011 Oscar race. It highlights three premieres at Cannes mid-May, including Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life". It also mentions the French film "The Artist" created by Michel Hazanavicius and Harvey Weinstein, as well as DreamWorks' "The Help" premiered in LA in August. The document highlights key people like Woody Allen, Terrence Malick, Jean Dujardin, Uggie, and Harvey Weinstein, as well as places like Cannes, Hollywood, and LA.