Documents tagged "Deep"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032865.txt
This email from Jeffrey E. to Gerald Barton discusses their business ventures since closing down the office of Landmark at the end of 2014 and transferring all assets to pay major creditors except himself. The writer mentions having luck in real estate developments but also experienced the loss of a dear friend and partner, Aubrey McClendon, in a car accident. They are currently working on financing a 1,000-acre development on Deep Creek Lake in Maryland and a 405-acre development in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032256.txt
The document discusses Gerald Barton's experiences since the end of 2014 when he closed down his office and transferred all assets to pay major creditors except himself. He mentions being involved in a large real estate development in Oklahoma City with an extraordinary partner, Aubrey McClendon, who was killed in a single car accident on March 2nd. The good news is that their involvement in a 1,000 acre development on Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland is in the process of being financed and should be underway sometime this summer.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023069.txt
The document discusses the potential impacts of corporate tax reform on equity markets. It focuses on four key components that could have significant equity implications and assesses their impact at a market, sector, and industry level. The authors suggest that there could be a near-term boost to EPS but that the long-term impact would vary depending on the specific reforms implemented. They also discuss how cutting the corporate tax rate could add $8 to EPS and estimate that repatriation of overseas earnings could lead to buybacks that could boost EPS by 3%. The document is intended for Amanda Ens from BAML and unauthorized redistribution is prohibited.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021094.txt
The Snoring Bird is a memoir by Bernd Heinrich about his family's journey through a century of biology. The book tells the story of Gerd Heinrich, who hunted for rare birds in Indonesia and became known as "die Ralle" after capturing the snoring rail with its distinctive call. It also explores Bernd Heinrich's own life as a biologist at the University of Vermont and his unconventional approach to understanding the natural world. The book is equal parts father and son, showcasing two different perspectives on biology and nature.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016804.txt
This document is a summary of the book "Deep Thinking" by John Brockman, which explores artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives. The author assembles 25 scientists who have spent their careers studying AI to examine topics such as mind, thinking, and intelligence. Topics discussed in the book include the potential dangers of AI, including the existential threat posed by self-improving machine learning. Some contributors to the book are deeply concerned about these dangers while others take a more optimistic view. The book is an introduction to the landscape of crucial issues related to artificial intelligence.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016221.txt
The article "Deep Thinking" by John Brockman discusses the advancements in artificial intelligence and its impact on society. The author has compiled a round-table examination of AI featuring experts who have been thinking about the field for most of their careers. The discussion focuses on various aspects of AI, including unsupervised learning, self-improving machines, and the potential dangers and benefits of AI. The article examines diverse perspectives from computer scientists, physicists, philosophers, and entrepreneurs to provide a comprehensive understanding of where AI might be taking us.