Documents tagged "John"
Found 119 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026648.txt
The document discusses Saudi Arabia's efforts to amend the JASTA law in order to prevent lawsuits by 9/11 victims who claim that the Gulf state had a role in financing and supporting the attacks. The country's foreign minister, Adel al-Jubeir, is leading these negotiations with US lawmakers after an extended trip to the United States. The JASTA law, which was passed by Congress and overrides President Obama's veto, allows attack survivors and relatives of victims to file lawsuits against foreign countries for acts of terrorism that kill Americans on US soil. The legislation has drawn concern from many countries due to its potential impact on sovereign immunity.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025591.txt
In the email, Shaher informs Jeffrey Epstein that Caroline Kennedy is selling approximately 93 acres of land in Martha's Vineyard. The property includes two waterfront parcels: a 39.5-acre property available for $20 million and a 53.5-acre piece for $25 million. This land is part of the 366-acre stretch that was previously owned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1978, and it's located near Squibnocket Pond with views over towering sand dunes to the Atlantic Ocean. The property is listed on Red Gate Farm LLC, which is owned by Caroline Kennedy's husband Edwin A. Schlossberg.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025540.txt
The individual is speaking out about false accusations of soliciting underage prostitutes at their home in West Palm Beach, Florida. The police searched the individual's house and found sex toys but no cameras or camera equipment; there were never any photos of underage girls. The local state attorney conducted an extensive investigation and interviewed the alleged victims herself before concluding that there was no evidence to support the accusations.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025147.txt
This document discusses the Frankfurt Book Fair 2016 and features a list of key people associated with it such as Frank Brockman, Katinka Matson, Russell Weinberger, Max Brockman, Daron Acemoglu, and James Robinson. It also mentions a book titled "Balance of Power" by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson that is about the relationship between state and society. The authors explain how their book develops an original thesis on state functioning and conflict resolution, building upon their two decades of research. They highlight their ability to produce original and thought-provoking social science works and reach a broad audience with their ideas.
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_024817.txt
The document is an equity research report by Cowen analysts on the global CBD opportunity. The report reveals that 7% of adults in their proprietary U.S. survey reported using CBD as a supplement, which is higher than expected. It also forecasts that the U.S. CBD can generate sales of $16 billion by 2025 and offers detailed analysis at the sub-category level, including company-specific discussions on Outperform rated WEED, TLRY, and TPB. The report also highlights that Cowen Research has a collaborative insights model for providing research reports.
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_023567.txt
The document discusses the impact of quantitative easing on insurers and pension plans in Europe. It highlights how the European Central Bank's asset purchase programs have led to the insolvency of life insurers and defined benefit pension plans. The author warns that these problems threaten not only the European economy but also the careers of institutional investors. The article suggests that Europe cannot afford policy mistakes like America and Canada, where social dissolution is less likely due to a larger margin for error. The text references the borderless Schengen area and the European Commission president's recent comments about the single currency in relation to the Schengen agreement's failure.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023550.txt
The document is a JokeLand E-Mail with jokes and topics like hookers in Atlantic City, sumo wrestlers, lesbians, comedy stories from 1979 featuring Jackie Martling, Bill Maher, Eddie Murphy, the Jade Fountain in Paramus, New Jersey, and Hal Ennis. It also includes information about a show at Broadway Comedy Club starting July 13th and mentions Mrs. Hartke's husband who went to Florida with his mistress. Additionally, it encourages following Jackie Martling on Twitter for daily jokes.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023438.txt
Brockman, Inc. has announced the sale of NOISE by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein. The authors were represented in negotiations for US/Canadian rights by John Brockman and Max Brockman supervised auctions in the UK and foreign language markets. Thirty auctions were conducted within a week, setting new agency records for publishing advances in each market. Kahneman's THINKING FAST AND SLOW has been on The New York Times Bestseller List since publication in 2011 with global sales approaching 6 million copies. The authors are considered three of the greatest thinkers of our time and NOISE is expected to have far-reaching applications.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023205.txt
This document appears to contain a series of emails regarding a project involving taped interviews with various individuals, including politicians and other notable figures such as Woody Allen, Frank Gehry, and Richard Dawkins. The sender is seeking advice on how to proceed with the footage from one particular interviewee who has denied permission for use.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023202.txt
This email discusses a list of politicians and other notable figures that have been taped by the sender. The focus is on obtaining permission to use footage from these individuals in an online course. Key people mentioned include Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John McCain, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. The email also references Woody Allen's legal team and their decision not to allow the footage to be used.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020824.txt
The document presents a business-like analysis of the US federal government's financial situation using an income statement and balance sheet. The report aims to inform public debate on national finances by illustrating patterns and trends in easy-to-understand ways, examining revenue drivers, expense growth history, and scenarios for positive cash flow. Key contributors include Liang Wu, Fred Miller, Richard Ravitch, Emil Henry, Laura Tyson, Al Gore, Meg Whitman, John Cogan, Peter Orszag, Chris Liddell, among others. The report consists of a foreword, summary, and 460 PowerPoint slides containing data-rich observations, which are made available under the Creative Commons license for non-commercial distribution to encourage public discussion on America's financial present and future.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018743.txt
This document is a confidential offering memorandum for a 38.5-acre development site on the Las Vegas strip. The exclusive agents are Marc Renard, Manfred Schaub, John Cushman III, and John Stinson from Cushman & Wakefield of California Inc. Additionally, Geoffrey West from Commerce Real Estate Solutions is also involved in the transaction. The document includes information about the property and its potential for development, but it is intended solely for limited use by interested parties considering a purchase.
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.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015675.txt
Alan Turing invented the computer and helped win World War II by breaking the Enigma code. He left us with one of the greatest puzzles of our time: are humans simply computers or more than that? Many scientists think we have a tenuous hold on being the most intelligent beings on the planet and that it's just a matter of time before computers become smarter than us. This book charts a journey through the science of information, from the origins of language and logic to the frontiers of modern physics. The author, James Tagg, is an inventor and entrepreneur who has founded several companies and holds numerous patents.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012700.txt
The document is a magazine article about the Academy Awards written by Peggy Siegal. The main topic of the article is the fierce competition between the films "The King's Speech" and "The Social Network" for the Best Picture award. Siegal also discusses her experiences attending parties and events leading up to the ceremony, as well as socializing with celebrities like Colin Firth, Jesse Eisenberg, Elton John, and Oprah Winfrey. The article mentions that Qaddafi is hunkering down in Tripoli, giving press interviews, denying that rebels are taking over Eastern Libya and that oil prices are shooting up over one hundred dollars a barrel, but the focus of the article is on the Academy Awards.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012037.txt
The message is from Jeffrey E. to Kathy Ruemmler regarding a press article in AmLaw Litigation Daily about Emirates Bank's win. The forwarded messages show that Latham & Watkins lawyers, including Daniel Schecter and Kathryn Ruemmler, successfully defended the bank against trade secret theft accusations in Orange County, California. The case involved high stakes of over half a billion dollars in damages, with challenging facts and an unsympathetic narrative for the defense. The article suggests that Latham & Watkins' closing arguments turned the tide in favor of the Middle Eastern bank.