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Komfie Manalo, Opalesque Asia: U.S. hedge funds, including Coatue Management LLC and Tiger Global Management LLC led the $200m fund-raising for Singapore-based taxi-hailing app The Journal
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Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Mega private equity firm KKR is paying a $30 million settlement to the SEC over 'broken deal' expenses. The charges were announced today by the SEC and included a $10 million penalty. KKR had been in talks with the SEC over settlement of these charges s
In the week ending 26 June, 2015, HFR said that hedge fund launches
totaled 264 in 1Q15, the highest level since 2Q14, bringing the total number of hedge funds globally to 10,149. Gottex Asset has launched its Multi-Asset Growth Fund; Citadel is planning to launch a new equities business bas
Benedicte Gravrand, Opalesque Geneva for New Managers: An emerging CTA manager explains how he runs his strategy, which is based on an index produced by a research firm.
Peter Turk is head of
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Outgoing SEC Commissioner Gallagher is taking on the SEC's role in activist corporate actions on his way out the door. At a recent speech this week, the Commissioner said it is the role of the SEC to ensure proper disclosures and let the role of activists wo
Benedicte Gravrand, Opalesque Geneva: The New York City Opera, which is being re-launched at a new venue following bankruptcy, was famously dubbed "The People's Opera" by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia at its founding in 1943. While it is awaiting final approval from the bankruptcy court
In the week ending 19 June, 2015, Eurekahedge said that hedge fund assets have increased by US$92 billion in the first five months of 2015, with one-third of this increase coming from new investor allocations. Total industry AUM stands at a record high of US$2.23 trillion.
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In the week ending 12 June, 2015, reports claimed that Asia is fast becoming a "sweet spot" for U.S. investors, as U.S. stocks are expected to lose some steam; Japan's tri
Benedicte Gravrand, Opalesque Geneva: Due to regulatory pressure, most large institutional investors in Germany, especially insurance companies, have between 75 and 85% of their allocation in safe bonds, and eschew riskier investments. Those who could invest in alternatives are too cautious to d
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Explore the Entrepreneurship.org Resource Center to find resources. Designed with entrepreneurs in mind, our resource center allows you to find materials to grow great ideas.
The creation of new ideas being essential to a growing economy, the U.S. government has continuously reformed rights of Intellectual property (IP) to maintain the most entrepreneurial climate possible. Recognized in the Constitution itself, patents for new inventions and copyrights for new artistic creations provide an incentive for people to both create and publicize their intellectual property. However, rules, protections, and the adjudication process surrounding IP requires constant reforms to keep up with challenges of the digital revolution. Piracy has become much easier, while at the same time patent laws in the U.S. are increasingly cumbersome. In many cases, innovation is being hindered by overly broad and specious court and agency decrees. This brief is on U.S. patents; copyrights will be treated elsewhere.
The crown jewel of the U.S. university system – the finest in the world – is the research university, where knowledge creation is the ultimate goal. Recognition of the centrality of knowledge creation to economic growth makes the efficiency of university innovation a top concern to policymakers, especially since the federal government funds two-thirds of the $48 billion of R&D performed in academic institutions. In too many universities, commercialization of research discoveries is not as rapid or as successful as it could be. The solution provided by Technology Transfer Offices (TTO) has been mixed, as too many have been directed to focus on maximizing revenue through patent licensing, leading to a sub-optimal level of technology diffusion. In the face of declining funding of basic science research, venture capital migration to downstream opportunities, and heightened competition from abroad, the optimal commercialization of U.S. university innovations could not be more important.
Cost-effective "infrastructures" – both physical and legal – provide the essential platforms for the activities of all economies. In the physical realm, for example, it is hard to imagine life without roads, communications networks, airports, ports, sewer systems and electricity grids. Because of their "public good" nature, government plays a central role in financing, if not operating, such infrastructure facilities. In turn, because so much infrastructure is local, the planning and construction of many projects historically has been delegated to the states (although aided by federal financing).
Developing the human capital of young Americans is vital to keep America's entrepreneurial economy growing. Our future entrepreneurs and their workers need the twenty-first century skills and knowledge to create successful ventures and to spur innovation in the economy. Yet education in the U.S. is struggling to stay competitive and fails to provide access to a quality educational experience for all students. Developing tomorrow's talented, capable innovators is a challenge that will require major, entrepreneurially-driven improvements in education from pre-school through graduate school.
Since the economic crisis broke out, capitalism has been under the microscope. Many have blamed evil businesses and market forces for the financial meltdown, and have lost confidence in private-sector engagement strategies for recovery. Luckily, in this country many more have experienced the positive impact of entrepreneurship either directly and indirectly. In a March 2009 survey, 63% of respondents said they "prefer giving individuals the incentives they need to start their own businesses as opposed to allowing the government to create new jobs directly." A look at the role of new businesses in the economy reveals that it is not a matter of rejecting capitalism but rather of allowing more entrepreneurs into the economy.
We have long argued that the American model for development assistance could improve dramatically if entrepreneurship becomes a stronger element of economic development efforts. Unfortunately, the importance of new firm creation is a concept that has yet to gain relevance in traditional development models, such as the Washington Consensus. However, there are a few actors who understand the power of entrepreneurship and have been using it to improve lives. Diaspora entrepreneurs are using their experience and understanding about entrepreneurship to invest in new ventures in their country of origin. These transnational entrepreneurs view a globe of porous borders.
When President Obama will deliver his first State of the Union address is still unclear. However, with 80 percent of the population believing that new economic growth and jobs will come from entrepreneurs, discussion around what his address should include in terms of policies that encourage new start-ups is already underway.
So we know that entrepreneurs are the primary engines of job creation in the United States. Research study after research study has confirmed that it is young firms that drive improvements in the employment situation. From 1980–2005, firms less than five years old accounted for all net job growth in the country. In 2007 alone, young firms (1-5 years old) accounted for nearly two-thirds of job creation. We also know more than half of the companies on the 2009 Fortune 500 list were launched during a recession or bear market, along with nearly half of the firms on the 2008 Inc. list of America's fastest-growing companies. In light of all this evidence and in face of the employment crisis in the country, how can we truly support the entrepreneurs behind these young firms?
Turkey offers quite a sophisticated platform for entrepreneurs. It has a diversified industrial base, a relatively stable political and economic environment, a critical mass of willing early adopters, a considerable talent pool, a strong domestic market and underserved neighboring markets. Yet, currently only 6 out of 100 people are entrepreneurs – a very low rate given the country's level of development. What challenges does Turkey need to address in order to unleash entrepreneurship as a force for economic growth?
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By Claire Walla
What had sparked a wellspring of outrage from local homeowners and had even been featured in a glossy spread in Vanity Fair magazine has now turned into a lawsuit for the Village of Sagaponack.
Last month, Anthony and Cynthia Petrello filed a lawsuit against the Sagaponack Village Board of Trustees, the Sapaponack Village Planning Board and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The issue of contention is the village's Coastal Erosion Hazard law, which was adopted in December of 2010, but went into effect in June of this year. The law effectively creates a larger buffer of land between coastline properties and the ocean, which — as it affects Petrello — means his current building application is non-compliant.
In 2010, the Petrellos finalized a deal to buy a 1.5-acre piece of property, a corner lot with a simple one-story cottage, that had belonged to the White family farm. Soon after the Petrellos bought the property, they submitted a building application to Sagaponack Village.
The plan was to tear down the existing cottage — a move that was okayed by the village's architectural and historic review (AHRB) board in June — and erect a two-story, five-bedroom home on a footprint of 4,632 square feet. The building would be complete with a swimming pool, a library and a pool house, which would be connected to the main house by an enclosed walkway.
The plan was submitted to the village's planning board in 2010 and approved on May 9, 2011. However, that was before the village enacted its new law.
"The new resolution we adopted gave a 125-foot buffer" between coastal buildings and the crest of the dune, said Sagaponack Village Clerk Rhodi Winchell in reference to the village's coastal erosion hazard law. Petrello's building application had been approved by the planning board and the DEC because the proposed building currently complies with the state's imposed coastal erosion hazard line.
However, the village's more generous setback would cause Petrello's architectural team to have to redraft the building plan, pushing the structure away from the water by roughly another 30 feet.
"Had they been vested, then they wouldn't have been in this predicament," Winchell continued.
In other words, because no structural elements had been in place before the village passed its law, Petrello's property is not exempt from Local Law No. 1, which, the village contends, currently requires the Petrellos to shift the plans for their new home back a bit.
Changing the architectural plans would place some strain on the Petrellos' architect, Lisa Zaloga, who Sagaponack Village Building Inspector John Woudsma said already had her work cut out for her trying to fit the Petrello's two-story home into that 1.5-acre parcel.
According to Woudsma, the property itself needs to sit two feet above the flood zone, and the height of the building needs to be capped at 32 feet from the natural grade, or 40 feet above mean sea level, whichever is more restrictive. This caps Petrello's building height at 38.5 feet, which he said is pretty "squat" for a two-story structure.
Plus, because the lot itself is triangular in shape, it required the western wall to be designed in a rigid step-like shape to conform to the diagonal property line.
"For the tremendous restraints, the architect actually did a very good job," Woudsma explained.
But, pushing the property 30 feet back would squeeze the building into an even smaller space, adding even more restriction.
In the lawsuit, drafted by Petrello's lawyer, Nica Strunk, the plaintiffs argue that the DEC "improperly certified" Local Law No. 1 of 2011. The lawsuit goes on to explain that the Petrello's application was part of the DEC's "Letters of No Jurisdiction" issued on December 21, 2010, which therefore protects the Petrellos from having to comply to the village's law.
What's more, according to the attorneys, the New York Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), article 34 on coastal erosion "does not provide any authority for a local municipality to enact a coastal erosion hazard area law purporting to affect areas outside of the land defined in the ECL as 'erosion hazard area.'"
Petrello's building application is currently set to be reviewed by the AHRB at its monthly meeting this Friday, September 16, after having been postponed from last month's meeting.


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was there any new shirts are out for the tour and what tour merch did they have. and what were the price ranges so I know how much to bring.
I like my coffee black just like my metal
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good question!!!
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The t-shirts are between 35-40 dollars.
I saw a baby doll path to totality shirt that I bought last show.
A white Korn shirt that looked like a bandana.
A black shirt with green skulls on the front and tour dates that caught my eye. It is the shirt I bought that night.
Two other shirts as well that were both 35.
Does it make me bad??
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All of the shirts were from the Path of Totality Tour...no new ones yet. I'd bet we get some on the tour in Aug/Sep when they go out to support the new album!
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sweet thanks for the answers ladies much appreciated!!!
I like my coffee black just like my metal
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You're welcome :)
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I wandered around Rocklahoma all sunday trying to find merch. I found every other band but theirs. Maybe i'm not a complete idiot and they didn't have any there!?


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Choosing a Grad School and Program
After you have decided to attend graduate school, you should start to
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Make an appointment with a career counselor once you have found some programs that fit your requirements. Together, the two of you can analyze your options and start to narrow your list down. A good range of schools to apply to is usually between 2 and 6. A good idea is to apply to two "safety" schools you feel certain you will be accepted to, two average schools you have a good chance to be accepted to, and two "reach" schools that you would like to attend, but will be tougher to be accepted to. Here are some ideas to help you decide which schools could be the best fit for you. Keep track of your thoughts with the School Comparison Worksheet.
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- Think about which factors will help you come to a final decision. Will financial aid issues determine where you ultimately attend? Do you plan to attend the most prestigious school you are accepted to?
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Marvel Comics has released two new "New Generation of Hope" images by artist Greg Land which, when placed side by side, create a rather fiery image certain to lead to even more questions.
The writer of "X-Men Forever 2" and the upcoming "New Mutants Forever" answers reader questions about the fates, good or ill, of Chris Claremont's alternate take on the X-Men Universe. Plus, exclusive art!
"Incredible Hercules" co-writer Fred Van Lente announced this morning on Twitter that he's penning an Avengers title that will debut in November. He's just not saying what it is. ROBOT 6 has the details and guesses.
Writer Jonathan Maberry discussed his new miniseries "Marvel Universe vs the Punisher" in Marvel's latest "Next Big Thing" conference call. CBR News was there. Updated with new artwork!
Marvel Comics has released an advance preview of "Thor" #612 by writer Kieron Gillen and artist Doug Braithwaite. The issue, which will take Thor to the depths of Hel, hits stores Wednesday, July 28.
Marvel Comics has released a special advance look at "New Mutants Forever" #1 by Chris Claremont and Al Rio with a cover by classic New Mutants artist Bill Sienkiewicz. The alternate reality series launches August 4.
Peter David, the longtime writer of "X-Factor," joins X-POSITION to answer your questions about his team of mutant private eyes, resolve debates about past storylines and share exclusive art from "X-Factor" #207!
Marvel Comics has just released a new "New Generation of Hope" teaser image, this time featuring a rather violent looking character bearing a strong resemblance to the mutant known as Sabretooth.
Marvel Comics has released a pin-up by artist Jae Lee from this month's "Marvelman Classic Primer," featuring the Marvelman family soaring through the sky. The Primer goes on sale Wednesday, July 21.
Marvel Comics has released an advance look at "Secret Avengers" #3, written by Ed Brubaker with art by Mike Deodato and covers by Deodato and Marko Djurdjevic. The issue sneaks into stores on July 28.
James Hunt gave "Captain America" #607 4 stars, saying that Ed Brubaker, Mitch Breitweiser and Butch Guice's story "does a good service to [Baron] Zemo, a character who deserves a strong reintroduction."
Marvel Comics has released an advance preview of "Fantastic Four" #581 by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Neil Edwards with an Alan Davis cover. The issue goes on sale Wednesday, July 28.
Marvel Comics has released a pair of Greg Land illustrated teaser images accompanied by the statement, "A New Generation of Hope" with the word "generation" set in the font used for the old "Generation X" logo.
Marvel has announced that October will feature vampire-themed variant covers throughout the month and has released looks at the undead takes on "New Avengers, "Invincible Iron Man," "Avengers Academy" and "Hulk."
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents an advance look at new comics on sale next Thursday, July 8, including "Fantastic Four Annual" #32, "Shadowland" #1, "Steve Rogers: Super-Soldier" #1, "X-Men" #1 and more.
"Amazing Spider-Man" editor Steve Wacker spoke with CBR about Spider-Man's life before and after "One Moment In Time," the character's involvement in "Shadowland" and the possibility of a Peter Parker-less Spidey.
While it's not yet officially confirmed, the creative team behind "Atlas" may soon be taking the reins of Marvel's adjectiveless Hulk title, as Jeff Parker shares a special explosive teaser image with ROBOT 6.
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Avengers: The Children's Crusade" #1 by Allan Heinberg and Jimmy Cheung. The highly anticipated series launches July 8.
Mark Millar revealed last night that he has plotted a sequel to "Old Man Logan," the bestselling 2008-2009 "Wolverine" arc by Millar and artist Steve McNiven. ROBOT 6 has all of the details.
Marvel Comics has unveiled Joe Quesada's cover for "Amazing Spider-Man" #638, the first chapter of Quesada and Paolo Manuel Rivera's "One Moment In Time" story arc. The issue hits stores July 21.
Bryan J.L. Glass spoke with CBR News about his upcoming one-shot exploring the re-emergence of the Asgardian shield maiden, redefining her place in the Marvel Universe and his first foray into Marvel's toy box.
Just what is the deal with Marvel and DC's royalty programs? Why were last week's war of royalty words ironic and semantic? Are retailers really to blame? And, finally, Augie surmises that competition is good!
In part one of our two part interview, "Amazing Spider-Man" editor Stephen Wacker spoke about creating Spidey's world, planning stories, holding creative retreats and polishing up Spidey's classic foes for a new era.
Marvel has released an advance preview for "Ultimate Comics Mystery" #1, the first issue of the second chapter in creators Brian Michael Bendis and Rafa Sandoval's Ultimate Comics trilogy. The series debuts July 28.
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive advance look at "Deadpool" #25 by Daniel Way and Carlo Barberi with a cover by Jason Pearson. The milestone issue will hit stands on Wednesday, July 21.
Superstar creator Alex Ross explained his revitalization of a pair of Golden Age icons for modern audiences, and CBR has an exclusive first look at both the original Marvel superteam and the Ghost Who Walks.
Marvel Comics has released an advance preview for "Heroic Age: Prince of Power" #3 by Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente and Reilly Brown with a cover by Carlo Pagulayan. The issue hits stores July 21.
Reviewer Chad Nevett gave Marvel's "Ultimate Comics Avengers 2" #4 three stars, saying of the Mark Millar and Leinil Francis Yu collaboration, "All in all, this continues to be an entertaining series."
Last night, Marvel Comics revealed that October will see the return of the Prince of Power, Hercules, along with the formation of an all-new God Squad in a 5-issue miniseries titles "Chaos War." ROBOT 6 has details.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents an advance look at new comics on sale next Wednesday, June 30, including "Captain America" #607, "Death of Dracula" #1, "New Avengers: Luke Cage" #3, "Thor" #611 and more.
Greg McElhatton reviewed "Fantastic Four" #580, giving the Jonathan Hickman written, Neil Edwards & Andrew Currie drawn issue 4 stars saying, "now's a great time to check it out and see what you've been missing."
Marvel Comics has released an advance preview of "New Mutants" #15, the first chapter of "Fall of the New Mutants" by Zeb Wells and Leonard Kirk, rolling out of the events of "Second Coming" on July 21.
Yesterday, Marvel brass responded via Twitter to DC Comics' claims of being the first to offer royalties on digital sales with comments indicating DC erred in their statement. ROBOT 6 tries to piece the puzzle together.
Marvel Comics has released images from their upcoming "Women of Marvel" variant cover initiative running throughout the month of August, featuring art by Stuart Immonen, Salvador LaRocca, Sara Pichelli and more.
Roger Stern kicks off August's "Captain America: Forever Allies," a four issue miniseries which unfolds in the past and the present, focusing on Bucky Barnes and his WWII era teammates, the original Young Allies.
Duane Swierczynski, writer of "Black Widow," "X-Men Origins: Deadpool," "Deadpool: Wade Wilson's War" and "X-Men: Curse of the Mutants - Blade," stops by X-POSITION to discuss his titles. Plus, exclusive Deadpool art!
Marvel Comics has released an advance preview for "Lady Deadpool" #1 by writer Mary H.K. Choi and artist Kenneth Lashley with a Greg Horn cover. The issue goes on sale Wednesday, June 22, 2010.
Marvel Comics has just released a special advance preview for "FrankenCastle" #19, the second chapter of the FrankenCastle/Daken rematch. The issue, by Rick Remender and Tony Moore, hits stores on July 28.
Greg McElhatton gave Jeph Loeb and Arthur Adams' third issue of "Ultimate X" 3.5 stars, saying, "This is probably the best issue of "Ultimate X" to date; the art is gorgeous as always, and the writing is improving."
The latest in a series of pieces looking at instances in comic book history where strange occurrences took place looks at "Spidey Super-Stories" #39, the comic that gave us one of the greatest Thanos images ever...
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Del wrote:Bickaxe wrote:I think they are filming Dr Who outside at the moment. I don't watch it but this is what I can gather so far....
BBC Cymru
Apparently the location was used in Sarah Jane Chronicles (never seen it)
Set in the 80's
Location manager and Unit manager were both involved in Torchwood production
I think I saw the very attractive lady known as Karen Gillan.
Its interior filming right now so we can actually get out and go shopping, exterior (involving wind machine and rain FX...why they need more is beyond me) starts at 6pm tonight.
Its all taking place about 10 doors down
You are LIVING MY DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spideyGirl wrote:Saw Odo last Sat Bouncy
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