Documents tagged "Research"
Found 59 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028933.txt
In this email chain, Lawrence Krauss, director of the Origins Project at ASU, responds to an article about religion with skepticism, stating that while he doesn't believe in astrology or religious dogma, it is important to treat people who do hold such beliefs with respect and respond to them with evidence. Noam Chomsky and Jeffrey E. also weigh in on the discussion, expressing agreement with Krauss's stance.
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_026637.txt
The document is a forwarded email from Landon Thomas Jr. to Jeffrey Epstein discussing currency trends and the Trump administration's impact on the global economy. The original message was sent by Stephen L Jen of Eurizon SLJ Capital Limited, who shares his thoughts on currencies, market trends, and upcoming events such as the Italian referendum and OPEC meeting. Jen also discusses potential policy decisions under a President-Elect Trump administration, including the appointment of a US Treasury Secretary and challenges to the Federal Reserve's independence. The overall tone of the document is analytical and focuses on economic and financial topics.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026049.txt
Lawrence Krauss discusses the melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet and its potential impact on sea levels. He mentions a proposal to capture CO2 from the atmosphere as a possible solution to climate change, though he notes that research in this area has so far been limited compared to oil and gas exploration. Jeffrey E. asks about changes at the South Pole and whether climate change can only be measured over long periods. Krauss also references Freeman Dyson's views on CO2 levels from millions of years ago.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025944.txt
Bruce Moskowitz received an email from his son Aaron about a research app developed by David Hayes at the Mayo Clinic. The app allows patients or physicians to see who is doing research on a specific tumor anywhere in the world. Bruce wanted to share this information with Joe Biden, who was working on a database/app for cancer research.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025763.txt
This document discusses the impact of increasing income inequality on U.S. economic growth and presents possible solutions to address this issue. The authors highlight that a degree of inequality is expected in market economies but too much inequality can hinder growth. They emphasize the need for a balance between promoting innovation and investment while addressing rising income inequality. The authors suggest that government policies, such as increasing education opportunities and implementing tax reforms, could help alleviate income inequality's negative effects on economic growth.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025651.txt
The email discusses an article about religion and its role in people's lives. Lawrence Krauss mentions that Johnny Depp is a fan of the band Alice Cooper and Joe Perry. The discussion also mentions a film that features Johnny Depp as a guitar player. It appears that Jeffrey E. and Lawrence Krauss may have some mutual acquaintances, including someone who owns an island in the Bahamas.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025639.txt
The document is a conversation between Lawrence Krauss and Jeffrey E. regarding their plans to visit Johnny Depp in the Caribbean. Lawrence Krauss mentioned that he was working on his new book and attending a trip with Johnny Depp, while Jeffrey suggested inviting Depp to visit them when they are in the Caribbean. The focus of this document is on key people such as Lawrence Krauss and Johnny Depp, places like the Caribbean, and topics like their plans for visiting each other.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025636.txt
The document discusses Lawrence Krauss's conversation with a man about the Caribbean and islands, as well as his recent interactions with other individuals such as Johnny Depp and Noam Chomsky. It also mentions Krauss's opinions on religion and fanaticism, as well as his professional roles at Arizona State University, including being the Director of The Origins Project and a Foundation Professor in Earth and Space Exploration and Physics Department.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025551.txt
This document discusses the potential value unlocked by alternative asset managers converting to C-corps and how this might affect different firms. The authors believe that Apollo Global Management could see the most benefit from such a conversion, with an upside case of 26% and a downside case of -14%. Morgan Stanley is a contributor to this report, which includes information on executive summaries, impact on current valuations in upside and downside cases, ARES conversion pricing, and alternative valuation approaches.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025242.txt
This document discusses the economic and equity market conditions in the US, Asia ex-Japan, and Europe for 2012, focusing on Spain as a particular area of concern. The author also addresses some key Q&A topics related to the US recovery, including durable goods consumption, equipment & software spending, vehicle sales, bank loans to companies, manufacturing payrolls, credit card delinquencies, household credit growth, homebuilders' demand, and remodeling trends. It highlights opportunities in retailing and building products companies that may benefit from these trends. The author concludes by suggesting that while there have been improvements in various economic indicators, some challenges remain, such as weak household credit growth.
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_024135.txt
The UBS CIO Monthly Extended from July 2012 discusses the global economy and investment preferences with a focus on risk return and the Euro debt crisis. The document presents asset class views for equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities, listed real estate, hedge funds, and private equity. It also highlights the need for further reform and consolidation efforts in Spain and Italy. In terms of US corporate bonds, it is believed that they offer the best risk return. The UBS Wealth Management & Swiss Bank's Chief Investment Office provides this analysis, but investments may be subject to jurisdictional and regulatory restrictions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021425.txt
The document discusses an urgent inquiry from BuzzFeed News regarding allegations of sexual harassment against Lawrence Krauss. The sender suggests a strategy to respond to the accusations and emphasizes the importance of a concise cover letter for public distribution. They also mention correcting minor errors in the draft response before finalizing it.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021416.txt
The document is an email conversation between Lawrence Krauss and Jeffrey E. regarding a BuzzFeed News inquiry about allegations of sexual harassment. The main topic of the conversation revolves around how to respond to the allegations and what strategy to adopt. Key people mentioned in the document include Lawrence Krauss, Jeffrey E., and lawyers from BuzzFeed. The focus is on crafting a response that effectively addresses the claims made by the accusers while also considering possible legal implications.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021408.txt
The document is an email from Lawrence Krauss to Nancy Portland regarding an inquiry from BuzzFeed News about allegations of sexual harassment. Lawrence Krauss denies the accusations and states that he treats people with respect and works hard to support and mentor them. He also mentions his high public profile, which has led to more scrutiny and outside complaints than other faculty members receive.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019444.txt
The document discusses a Canadian superlab called Biotron that studies the impact of climate change on living organisms. The lab contains miniature chunks of the natural world and is designed by Norman Winer, a biochemist and plant biologist. In addition to its scientific focus, the document mentions an "intercultural garden" in Germany run entirely by women from different countries.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014622.txt
The document is a summary of top US ideas for Q1, focusing on strategy and equity. The backdrop for risk assets has changed due to global interest rates reaching 5,000-year lows and the historical US Presidential election and Republican sweep of Congress in November 2016. OPEC reached a historic deal to reduce crude production by 1.2mn b/d with non-OPEC producers delivering an additional 600k b/d of cuts that same month, leading to risk assets responding positively. The current strategy stands in stark contrast to last year's focus on defensive growth ideas and is more heavily geared toward companies benefiting from increased fiscal stimulus, a pro-business agenda, and tax-policy reform. There are eight Buys and two Underperforms across six sectors listed, with updates planned at the beginning of each quarter unless coverage is dropped or recommendations change.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013482.txt
This document discusses stem cell therapy in the United States and Europe. In the US, President Obama overturned an executive order prohibiting federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research, leading to increased momentum in this field. The first regulatory approval of a manufactured stem cell product has also been achieved. However, there are still challenges, such as a tough regulatory climate for biopharmaceuticals and legal challenges to the relaxing of rules on hESCs. In Europe, experts debate what must be done to maintain its lead in regenerative medicine and stem cell research.