Documents tagged "More"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029340.txt
The document discusses the possibility of another bear market and includes a report by Forbes columnist Ken Fisher's firm on the stock market forecast and analysis that can be used in a portfolio right now. It also touches upon the issue of estate tax, specifically highlighting the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and President Barack Obama's proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 which includes lowering the exclusion for estate taxes, gift-tax exemption, and generation-skipping transfer tax to $3.5 million and $1 million respectively. The document suggests that financial advisers and tax attorneys should stay one step ahead of Washington's search for revenue in order to navigate these changes effectively.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029328.txt
Rafanelli Events is a high-end event planning company that specializes in producing unique and memorable events for their clients. Their team consists of talented professionals with over 15 years of experience working on various types of events, including non-profit fundraisers, corporate functions, private parties, and weddings. Rafanelli Events emphasizes the importance of creativity, attention to detail, and originality in event planning, as well as providing exceptional service and exceeding clients' expectations. They are known for their luxurious and elegant style, using colors other than white to create a distinctive look and feel for each event they produce. With more than 1,200 events under their belt and a strong commitment to innovation and quality, Rafanelli Events is dedicated to creating the best possible experience for every client they work with.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029266.txt
The email is a discussion between Jeffrey E. and Moshe Hoffman about the top five questions for the social sciences that keep Moshe up at night. Moshe suggests considering the distribution of these things rather than the binary report of the individual, which he believes don't fit the facts. The focus of the email is on moral and political views, their origins, and why they have the features they do. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding how beliefs work, the impact of culture and context, and the significance of social sciences in addressing these questions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029085.txt
David Grosof is in correspondence with Jeffrey E. discussing topics of interest including "distributions in nature," deception, sleep, power, money, and music's effect on the brain. They also touch upon neurophysiology and signal intelligence in biological systems, as well as productivity enhancing music apps and consciousness hacking. In addition, they discuss the potential for a national emergency due to the Trump-GOP's actions and how to respond to such an event.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028974.txt
Moshe Hoffman sent an email to Jeffrey E., discussing key questions in the social sciences and his own research on moral and political views, as well as tastes. He is interested in understanding the origins of these beliefs, why they have certain features or change over time, and how they differ across cultures and individuals. Hoffman also mentions that he has been enjoying conversations with Brockman and Ehud and hopes to write a book based on this research.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028611.txt
This document is a series of emails between two people discussing a situation involving another individual, who they refer to as Jeffrey and Cheryl. The key topics include resolving the issue by the end of the month, the potential impact on their work, and questions about Jeffrey's reliability and ability to fulfill his responsibilities.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028601.txt
The document appears to be a series of email exchanges between two individuals named J and Reid Weingarten. The conversation seems to involve financial matters, including an individual named Rajeev Misra from Softbank Vision Fund, Jeffrey's potential representation, and unpaid bills for services rendered. There is also mention of a "Steptoe" organization that might be involved in the situation. Additionally, there is a link to a video sent by J, which seems to hold some importance or context related to their discussion. The tone of the exchange suggests some urgency or concern regarding the matters at hand.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027445.txt
The document is an iMessage conversation between two participants discussing politics and their book. One participant expresses confidence in a political candidate's chances of winning and mentions the idea of being seen there for brand building. The other participant talks about going somewhere on Saturday and receiving more chapters in their book. Additionally, they discuss the US House Oversight Committee and why another person resigned from it. Finally, they mention that someone is running against President Trump in the primary elections.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027260.txt
This document appears to be a screenshot of an iMessage conversation between two participants. One participant is identified by the email address e:jeeitunes@gmail.com. The conversation spans from April 3, 2018, to April 9, 2018, with messages discussing political topics such as Donald Trump's actions and international relations involving Syria and Yemen. Additionally, there are discussions about crypto currencies and quotes from a movie featuring the character Jake Gittes. The conversation also includes some personal anecdotes.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027071.txt
The document discusses the impact of funding decline on female empowerment through the FC2 female condom and the increase of HIV/AIDS worldwide, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa where 70% of people living with HIV are women. The document also highlights that male and female condoms remain the only dual protection devices in the world for STI prevention and unplanned pregnancy, with the FC2 female condom being the only device under full control of women. It is noted that when a male and female condom are both available in the same market, the overall number of protected sex acts increases. However, funding has decreased, leading to a major decline in female condom procurement in Africa.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026985.txt
The document discusses several key topics related to Turkey's political and social landscape, including the rise of authoritarian populism under President Erdogan and the future of democracy in the country. It also mentions a panel discussion featuring renowned cultural critic Daniel Mendelsohn and tenor Ian Bostridge on the enduring influence of ancient Greek myths in contemporary art and culture, as well as an upcoming event with author Frederick Forsyth who will discuss his life and career as a RAF officer, MI6 spy, and BBC war correspondent. Finally, it highlights a talk by Nobel laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz on the future of capitalism.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026938.txt
The document is a summary of an interview between Matt Wilstein and Sarah Silverman on "The Last Laugh" podcast. The topics discussed include the cancelation of Silverman's show I Love You, America, her feelings about her friend Al Franken being accused of sexual misconduct, and her controversial comments to Howard Stern about Louis C.K. She also reflects on some of her iconic roles and looks ahead to what comes next.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026851.txt
This document compares the honesty of various politicians through data provided by PolitiFact, an independent fact-checking website. The chart shows how many times each politician has been rated as "Pants On Fire" (completely false) to completely true. Key people listed include Trump, Bachmann, Cruz, Gingrich, Pali, Santorum, Walker, Perry, Ryan, McCain, Rubio, Romney, Rand Paul, Christie, Rider, Kasich, Sanders, J Bush, H Clinton, and Obama. The data indicates the level of honesty of each politician during their political careers, with some politicians being rated as more honest than others.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026583.txt
The document discusses key people and topics related to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier and philanthropist who has been involved in various controversies. The document includes search results for Jeffrey Epstein from different sources such as Wikipedia, New York Magazine, and the Huffington Post. Additionally, there are references to his financial career, philanthropy, solicitation of prostitution charges, and his relationships with influential people like Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. The document also mentions a conference on gravity funded by Epstein.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026508.txt
The document discusses the topic of ranked choice voting and its impact on voter turnout and political representation. It mentions an article from Cato Unbound that argues that ranked choice voting may lead to lower turnout and more errors, but does not have a significant effect on ethnicity. The writer expresses skepticism about this claim and suggests that ranked choice voting could increase the diversity of candidates by allowing for the election of centrists who are closer to the median voter's preferences. However, the document also mentions an argument that ranked choice voting increases turnout, but only if voters are given the option to rank as many or as few candidates as they like. The writer concludes that this topic is a "big nothingburger" and not worth discussing in depth.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026422.txt
The email discusses a broadcast on CCTV News that includes an interview with a former Chinese ambassador to the U.S. and head of Chinese Association of American studies discussing President-Elect Trump's views on China. It also mentions ongoing work for Closer To Truth, including new episodes from FQXi conference and "Sleep & Dreams" series. The sender is in Los Angeles and plans to be back in China and New York later. They would like the recipient's thoughts on Trump's administration and policies.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026321.txt
The document is a series of emails discussing the topic of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and its potential effects on political outcomes. One person mentions that there are empirical studies showing RCV increases turnout, while another notes that extremists may run under RCV but centrists could defeat them. Another person discusses how RCV could have impacted the 2016 US presidential election, suggesting that Bernie Sanders could have run as an independent without risking a Trump victory if RCV had been used.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025363.txt
This document appears to be a chat log from an iMessage conversation on June 22, 2018 between two participants who are discussing a serious operation that is taking place. The participants mention protests at Clinton and Trump locations and the sophistication of the operation. One participant indicates they do this for a living, suggesting expertise in such operations. They also discuss a person named Mooch who has entered an office building and begun talking about the other participant. Additionally, there's a mention of someone named Miro being present, indicating that more people are involved or aware of the situation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023971.txt
The document is an email advertisement promoting various travel deals from ASMALLWORLD to JEEProject@yahoo.com. The deals include active escapes in Maui, racecar driving in Baja, hiking in Moab, stays at luxury resorts worldwide including the Pavilions Phuket and Dream South Beach, and other vacation options. The email also contains a reminder to add ASMALLWORLD@travel.asmallworld.net to one's address book for future emails from ASMALLWORLD.
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.