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Two of the world's greatest economists disagree on whether you have to lose your job to bring inflation down
BYWill Daniel
September 15, 2022, 9:00 AM UTC
Olivier Jean Blanchard, French economist and senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, in May 2019.
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How many Americans have to lose their jobs to control inflation?
That's the question two of the world's top economists debated in a Goldman Sachs research note on Monday.
Jan Hatzius, Goldman's chief economist, and Olivier Blanchard, who, besides serving as the International Monetary Fund's chief economist from 2008 to 2015, was also an early voice alongside former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers in predicting high inflation this year and last, stand on opposing sides of what has become a heated argument in economics.
Blanchard makes the case that the Federal Reserve will be forced to raise interest rates until the unemployment rate rises to 6% if it wants to control inflation, which was sitting at 8.3% in August; it's a move that Goldman strategists say "would spark a fairly severe recession."
Hatzius, on the other hand, makes the case that there is no "structural mismatch" between job openings—which surged during the pandemic—and the unemployment rate, which means the overheated labor market can be cooled through more minor rate hikes that will mainly shrink job openings and cause fewer real job losses.
In other words, he believes the U.S. economy can still find a "soft landing," and avoid an outright recession.
To be clear, Blanchard and Hatzius are voicing positions that many other leading economists have argued.
Hawks like Summers and president of Queens' College, Cambridge, Mohamed El-Erian, stand with Blanchard, fearing that inflation might become "entrenched" as it did in the '70s if the Fed doesn't hike rates dramatically to create a significant rise in unemployment.
More dovish economists, however, like Nobel laureate and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, Howard University professor William Spriggs, and former Fed section chief Claudia Sahm stand with Hatzius, arguing that inflation has already peaked and that a significant rise in unemployment isn't necessary to reduce consumer prices.
They note that most of the inflationary pressures in the U.S. have been caused by supply-side issues, meaning the Fed's decision to quash demand with interest rate hikes can only help combat inflation so much.
The outcome of this debate among economists has big implications for average Americans. If the hawks win, and the Fed continues raising interest rates to combat inflation even as the economy slows, then significant job losses are all but guaranteed.
And if the doves win, and the Fed halts or slows its rate hikes, inflation could become a persistent issue.
So, is it a case of picking your poison? High prices or job losses. Or is one side right?
Here's what two of the world's leading economists had to say.
Can inflation be tamed without unemployment rising?
When Blanchard was asked if inflation can be slayed without a significant rise in unemployment, his answer was clear: "I wish, but no."
The former IMF chief economist argued three factors are behind elevated U.S. inflation, and all of them make the case that an increase in unemployment is necessary to end this inflationary cycle.
First, Blanchard said that a skills mismatch, and the declining ability of unemployed workers to find jobs, a.k.a. "match efficiency," means the natural rate of unemployment is now somewhere between 4.5% and 5% compared with 3.5% during the pre-pandemic era.
"So, the economy at the current 3.7% unemployment rate is overheating, putting pressure on inflation," he said.
Second, Blanchard argued the economy is already in the midst of a wage-price spiral—where inflation causes workers to ask for higher wages which in turn leads companies to raise prices—owing to the increase in commodity prices compared with pre-pandemic levels.
"Whether this spiral continues depends on what happens to commodity and energy prices. If they were to decline sufficiently, the pressure might go away. Otherwise, as is more likely, taming the wage-price spiral will require unemployment in excess of the natural rate," Blanchard noted.
And finally, Blanchard said that consumers' inflation expectations have become "slightly unanchored." That's critical because expectations of inflation often play into reality. The Fed even describes consumers' inflation outlook as a "key determinant of actual inflation."
But although overall inflation expectations remain elevated from pre-pandemic norms, one- and three-year inflation expectations continued their steep decline in August, according to data from the New York Federal Reserve.
Consumers now expect inflation of 5.7% in the coming year, down from 6.2% in July. And over the next three years, Americans predicted that annual inflation will average just 2.8% in August, down from 3.2% in July.
Hatzius and his colleague, Goldman's chief U.S. economist David Mericle, argue that consumers' falling inflation expectations are evidence of the impact of the drop in commodity prices since June and recent improvements in supply chains.
When it comes to inflation, Mericle also noted "one important reason for optimism" is that long-term household inflation expectations remain anchored, which he said is "a key difference from the 1970s."
Hatzius's main point of contention with Blanchard's argument, however, comes down to the data that he is using to argue that the labor market is significantly overheated.
"I prefer to assess the labor market balance through the lens of the jobs-workers gap rather than the indicators many economists and I, myself, were focused on a couple of years ago, including the unemployment rate, the unemployment rate relative to the natural rate, and the employment-population ratio, because those indicators don't provide the full picture and therefore failed to foresee the large inflation surge in 2021," Hatzius said.
The chief economist prefers to use the jobs-workers gap, which is the total number of jobs and the total number of workers in the economy, because it is a "more intuitive and simpler measure of labor market balance."
"While the jobs-workers gap is exceptionally large and clearly shows overheating in the labor market, I don't see compelling evidence of a structural mismatch between job openings and available workers," Hatzius noted. "Rather, we've found that matching workers with jobs became harder during the pandemic largely because of COVID fears and generous unemployment benefits…So I think this overheating can be relieved by a reduction in job openings without a sharp rise in unemployment."
Hatzius forecasts unemployment will peak at just 4% by end of 2024.
However, he added that "the key question" is whether falling commodity prices, healing supply chains, a mild increase in unemployment, and a significant reduction in job openings is enough to bring inflation back to the Fed's 2% target rate.
The Fed will likely keep interest rates elevated even if inflation comes down to 3%, Hatzius said, but if it hits 2.5%, the central bank could pause.
"That's taming inflation, in my view, even if inflation doesn't return all the way back to 2%," he said.


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Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume III, Foreign Economic Policy; International Monetary Policy, 1969–1972
128. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Germany1
Washington, June 3, 1969, 2316Z.
89501. Subject: Kennedy-Schiller Talks on Monetary Cooperation. Pass to Deputy Under Secretary Samuels. Although no attempt was made to reach any firm agreements on controversial questions, we are convinced that Secretary Kennedy's meeting with Schiller was extremely [Page 335]useful. Schiller was apparently pleased with his reception, and enjoyed the atmosphere of Camp David. He also seems to have "hit if off well" with Secretary Kennedy.2
Separate cable being sent covering references to military offset negotiations3 and memcon will be forthcoming at later date. Following highlights may be useful to Under Secretary Samuels for scheduled meetings with Blessing and with Schiller if he returns in time.
Talks concentrated on improvement of international monetary system. Schiller would like to see three major actions—(1) activation of SDR, (2) general realignment of exchange rates, and (3) increased rate flexibility. While his preference would be for simultaneous action on these measures, he recognized this unrealistic. Schoellhorn indicated belief that activation could be made acceptable in Germany provided there was public acknowledgement that other steps to strengthen monetary system were contemplated. In drafting a brief communique, key point for Schiller was that "establishment of the special drawing rights facility in the IMF will be one important step in the orderly evolution of that system." Germans were particularly concerned to get proper translation of word "one." Word "establishment" is also interpreted by Schiller to include both ratification and activation.
No effort made during talks to reach agreement on amount of activation. Volcker explained rationale for figures used in document which U.S. has submitted to G-10 Deputies4 and urged Germans to focus on arithmetic. Schiller did not press case for only small amount, or for delay, but neither did he respond positively to U.S. arguments.
Schiller is still looking for sizable family of fellow travelers for proposed currency realignment, but ideas not concrete. Mentioned U.K. (where he seems to be pushing for further small devaluation), plus France, Japan, Switzerland, and Austria. Made vague references to "special position of United States" but gave no indication that he was advocating change in price of gold.
Schiller also appeared to be thinking that it might be possible to reach agreement on some form of crawling peg system after realignment. He recognized there is still need for extensive technical studies on flexibility proposals, and Kennedy urged concentration on getting decision on activation at end-September IMF meeting. Timetable would necessitate ratification by 67 countries by end-June, or early July, and completion of preliminary steps before summer vacations. Schiller indicated that he was prepared to work on matter through July, but not available in August or September, the months of active political campaigning. Schiller hoped no G-10 Ministerial meeting would be needed, but expressed concern at Italian delay in ratification. Schiller considered activation of SDR could be expected "this year."
It was agreed that timing of rate realignment question dependent on further education of German opposition and in any case not likely before German election except in dramatic international crisis. Technical studies on flexibility should proceed though no technicians yet designated by Schoellhorn. Secretary Kennedy cautioned that several countries were still very anxious that nothing be said publicly about these studies or to indicate that serious consideration being given to flexibility. Believe Germans are prepared proceed on this basis. Significantly, Schiller indicated that while his position with respect to three steps in reform of monetary system shared by Bundesbank and academic institutes in Germany, same elements in Cabinet and public, which strongly and effectively opposed revaluation, oppose all proposals on flexibility. Nevertheless, he saw merit in proceeding with studies and plans, which he agreed to keep secret until after IMF meetings.
Schiller indicated that, if at all possible, he would attend American Bankers Association meetings in Copenhagen week of June 15 in anticipation that he and Secretary Kennedy might discuss these problems further with each other and with other key Ministers.
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1967-69, FN 10. Confidential; Priority; Limdis; Greenback. Drafted by Widman (Treasury); cleared by Volcker and Willis (Treasury), Heginbotham (E/OMA), and Kornblum (EUR/GER); and approved by Quinn (S/S-O)↩
Secretary Kennedy and Under Secretary Volcker, accompanied by Willis and Widman, met with Minister Schiller and Johann Schoellhorn at Camp David June 1-2. A memorandum of conversation, dated June 13, is in the Washington National Records Center, Department of the Treasury, Secretary's Memos/Correspondence: FRC 56 74 7, Memo of Conversation (1) 1969.↩
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The paper, entitled "The Need for Reserve Creation in the Next Five Years," dated May 28, was distributed in Washington to members of the Volcker Group and Working Group II as VG/WG II/69-8 on May 29. (Washington National Records Center, Department of the Treasury, Volcker Group Masters: FRC 56 86 30) Earlier drafts, beginning on May 12 and including one dated May 26 revised by Volcker, are ibid., VG/WG II/69-1-VG/WG II, 69-13. Volcker Group Working Group II was concerned with reserve asset creation, particularly SDR activation. Several different scenarios were examined in the papers, and in one, where all additions to reserves were to be SDRs, the annual SDR requirement was put at $4.5 billion. According to the memorandum of conversation of the June 1-2 meeting (see footnote 2 above), Schoellhorn found the higher estimates "shocking."↩
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Leon Russell – Master of Space and Time
Written by Jim S.
I first saw Leon Russell in 1971 or 1972. Then, as now, Leon made everything happen when he took the stage. For heaven's sake, his rock and roll credits could fill up a big inscribed monolith, if they still made such things.
—-Elvis Costello
In the late '60's and early '70's, Joe Cocker had begun to make a name for himself as a soulful interpreter of others' songs. With his spastic movements and gritty singing, he made quite an impression at Woodstock. And having broken up his Grease band, he needed a new group for an already planned American tour.
For this he would need a bandleader and so he chose Leon Russell, the man who co-produced and arranged his eponymous 1969 debut. (He also sang Russell's "Delta Lady" whose subject was singer Rita Coolidge, an Alpha Gamma Delta girl.) But Russell was more than a bandleader. He was also a singer/songwriter and a fine pianist.
Originally from Oklahoma, Russell made his way to Los Angeles in the '50's where he became a much sought after session musician. There is literally no one of any musical importance that this man has not played with from Doris Day to Frank Sinatra to The Band to George Harrison. "He was my keyboard player," said Brian Wilson.
Russell was a member in good standing of The Wrecking Crew, a group of session musicians who played on just about every pop record known to mankind. As mentioned in my post on Delaney and Bonnie – of which he and Rita Coolidge were sometimes part – he was a member of the Shindogs, a house band for the musical variety TV show Shindig! (Which also included Delaney and Elvis/Ricky Nelson guitarist James Burton.)
Shindig! ran from 1964 to 1966 and featured just about everybody from that fervent time (Beatles, Jackie Wilson, Kinks, Yardbirds, Stones, etc.). And the videos still very much exist. Go to YouTube, type in Shindig and knock yourself out. (For international readers unfamiliar with American slang, I'm not suggesting you hurt yourself. "Knock yourself out" means, effectively, go for it.) 😀
In 1970, Russell released his first self-titled solo album. (It wasn't his first album per se as he had already released a couple of albums with different ensembles.) And of course, by "solo" I mean including Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and the proverbial cast of thousands.
The kickoff tune on this album is "A Song For You," featuring the distinctive voice of Mr. Russell. This song has gone on to become a standard in both popular and occasional jazz versions. Ray Charles' version won a Grammy:
I've been so many places in my life and time
I've sung a lot of songs
I've made some bad rhymes
I've acted out my life on stages
With 10, 000 people watching
But we're alone now and I'm singing this song to you
It was right around this time that Russell became the leader of Cocker's rag-tag ensemble, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, which in 1970 toured the US and recorded an album at the Fillmore East. (A movie and CD of this touring extravaganza exists. I recall seeing it at the theater and it being quite the party. There were about 5,000,000 people in this band.)
Russell is known as much for his songwriting skill as anything else. In 1969, he co-wrote the song "Superstar," with Bonnie Bramlett. Since this post is also a tribute to his songwriting, I will use this as an excuse to feature one of my all-time favorite singers, Karen Carpenter.
I have always loved her voice and hers is the only version of this song that can make me feel like crying. Paul McCartney said at the time that she has "the best female voice in the world: melodic, tuneful and distinctive." Agreed. Backing instrumentation by none other than the Wrecking Crew:
I should mention that in 1969, Russell – a real renaissance man – formed Shelter Records with partner Denny Cordell. The label folded a number of years ago but not before signing artists as diverse as bluesman Freddie King, singer Phoebe Snow and some dude named Tom Petty whose first couple of albums were on Shelter.
Russell went on to write "This Masquerade," which has become another standard and a notable hit for jazz guitarist George Benson. For the past forty years, he had been involved in producing and playing on other people's records. However the '60's and '70's were clearly his heyday.
One of his best friends – and biggest fans – is Elton John. (I can remember seeing both of them together on a TV talk show a long time ago.) In 2010 they recorded their first (and only) collaboration, an album called The Union. Rolling Stone called it one of the best albums of the year.
I was going to feature a song from that album but I want to go back to his first record for a song I've always dug called "Roll Away the Stone." If this sounds very much like Clapton from around that time, it's no accident. Clapton was heavily influenced for years by the Tulsa sound and its players (Russell, J.J. Cale, Jamie Oldaker, Carl Radle, Elvin Bishop.) I'm pretty sure that's him on guitar:
Don't leave me here alone
Resurrect me and protect me
Don't leave me laying here
What will they do in two thousand years?
For the record, I was in Tulsa on business last year and just missed Russell playing at a local venue. A damn shame.
Leon Russell was inducted (by Elton John who called Russell his idol and the master of space and time) into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. In that same year he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
After a series of health issues, he died in his sleep at 74 years of age on November 13, 2016. Rock on, dude.
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Discovered Leon back with Cocker. Good chronicle of his carer. You gave me some reminders and new info as usual. I really liked his piano playing. Did not know he passed away.
Seriously? Wow. Goes to show you how much he'd fallen out of the limelight in the last few years. He was everywhere once upon a time. A really important guy. Sadly his death must have been about the 10th or so I've had to report on since starting this blog in late 2015.
CB is so out a touch. I won't even turn on a news cast. Not that I would get someone like Leon's passing if I did. Like we always talk about, main stream just doesn't give ink or play to people like Russell. I always liked his style and places he popped up. Carpenters, Elton John? It was like Neil Diamond at the Last Waltz. I do respect people who like their privacy and don't chase the lime light. Leon fit that bill.
Funny you bring up Neil Diamond. I always wondered how he got on the bill, given that his music was so "un-hip" compared to the others. Turns out Robbie had produced one of Neil's albums. And Robbie wanted representatives of different types of music at the show – blues, folk, etc. So Diamond represented "Tin Pan Alley" which Robbie actually visited trying to find songs for Hawkins. In his book, Levon didn't really pick up on any of this and was totally dismissive of having ND. But he was pretty dismissive of the whole "Waltz" thing anyway.
Yeah I know Helm didn't dig him or the whole Waltz thing. I kind of see where he's coming from. When I seen that Last Waltz, Diamond being there was a left fielder. Liked the performance but that was as far as I went. I would have like to seen a few of the guys that Helm and the rest of the boys would have included. Interesting stuff.
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NFL Week 12: Five afterthoughts, including the consistent New York Jets
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What did we learn in Week 12 and what's worth keeping an eye on down the road? Here's a little insight, review, and preview.
It was the final week in which teams had some time off. Now comes the real stretch run as all 32 clubs will be in action the remainder of the season. And last week's Sunday night and Monday night showdowns in San Francisco and Los Angeles both resulted in lopsided contests as the 49ers humbled the Green Bay Packers and the Baltimore Ravens pushed around the Rams.
Here are some more observations and a few numbers as well when it comes to Week 12 (and beyond) in regards to the NFL's 100th season.
5. The NFC East's lost (offensive) weekend
On Sunday afternoon, the Cleveland Browns came away with a 41-24 home win over the Miami Dolphins. Later that day, the San Francisco 49ers humbled the Green Bay Packers, 37-8. And what can be said about the red-hot Baltimore Ravens, who stymied the Los Angeles Rams, 45-6? Those are all impressive scoring totals.
Now consider that no team in the NFC East managed to reach the 20-point mark on Sunday and only Washington won in Week 12. The Cowboys (9), Eagles (9), Giants (14) and Redskins (19) combined for just 51 points. Ouch!
4. Winston plays good (and bad) as a quarterback should?
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3. A model of consistency
It's a team that got off to a shaky start due in large part to the fact that Adam Gase's team wound up playing three different quarterbacks in their first two games. Now, the revitalized New York Jets have won three-straight games and are suddenly as consistent a football team as there is in football. What exactly does that mean?
They put up 34 points in a seven-point victory over the New York Giants, outlasted the Washington Redskins, 34-16, and on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, New York embarrassed a hot Oakland Raiders' club, 34-3. That's obviously a total of 102 points in the team's last three games, quite a turnaround for a club that managed only 96 points during a forgettable 1-7 start.
2. The Pittsburgh Stealers
The Pittsburgh Steelers' remarkable turnaround in several facets has seen the team go from 0-3 to 6-5 and are very much a playoff contender in the very wide-open AFC. Yes, Mike Tomlin's team will be hard-pressed to catch the blistering Baltimore Ravens. But the Black and Gold is tied with Tennessee, Oakland, and Indianapolis in terms of the win-loss record.
The other big turnaround when it comes to this club has been their ability to come up with takeaways. Only the New England Patriots (29) have forced more turnovers than these Steelers (28). And the early-season addition of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick via trade from the Miami Dolphins has been enormous.
Consider that Pittsburgh managed to force only 15 turnovers in 16 contests a season ago. In 2019, Fitzpatrick has picked off a team-best five passes and recovered two fumbles, meaning he has exactly one-fourth of the club's 28 takeaways. So will the 2019 Steelers become the seventh club to reach the playoffs after losing their first three games? It's in the hands of Tomlin's ball-hawkers.
1. The relentless 49ers' defense
Entering the 2018 season, there were high hopes for Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers. A midseason trade one year earlier brought quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo from New England.
He would lead the club to five straight wins to close the season, hence the expectations in 2018. But the club struggled early and the talented signal-caller went down in Week 3 with a knee injury. The Niners would go through three different starters behind center and it resulted in a 4-12 finish that netted San Francisco the second overall pick in the draft.
This offseason, the team dealt for pass-rusher Dee Ford and used that aforementioned selection in April on Ohio State's Nick Bosa. And the turnaround on defense has been stunning. A year ago, the Niners set two dubious NFL records with only two interceptions and seven total takeaways. That latter total has more than tripled so far this season (23) as the 49ers have picked off 11 passes and recovered a dozen opponent's fumbles.
San Francisco leads the NFL with 44 sacks, seven more than all of 2018. And a team that allowed 435 points and 48 offensive touchdowns have given up only 163 points and just 16 offensive TDs in 11 outings. But it's safe to say Shanahan's team will be challenged in a big way by the streaking Baltimore Ravens this Sunday.
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INTESA SANPAOLO COMES BACK TO THE MARKET WITH A €1 BILLION 3-YEAR BENCHMARK EUROBOND
- First senior unsecured benchmark issue from a euro-zone peripheral bank since last week's EU summit
- The demand exceeded €2 billion - of which approximately 70% (€1.4 billion) from foreign institutional investors - twice as much as the €1 billion target
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Torino, Milano, July 3rd 2012 – Today, Intesa Sanpaolo has launched a €1 billion eurobond issue targeted at international markets to optimise its treasury management.
It is a 3-year, fixed-rate issue under the Euro Medium Term Notes Programme of Intesa Sanpaolo.
It is the first senior unsecured benchmark issue from a euro-zone peripheral bank since last week's EU summit. This issue follows the Group's successful 18-month and 5-year senior unsecured benchmark bonds placed in January and February 2012 respectively.
The demand exceeded €2 billion - of which approximately 70% (€1.4 billion) from foreign institutional investors - twice as much as the €1 billion target.
The 4.875% coupon is payable in arrears on July 10th of each year.
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Settlement is due on July 10th 2012.
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Simon Riveles April 14, 2014 Cayman IGA, FACTA, Uncategorized
By Simon Riveles and Simon M. Cooke. On November 29, 2013, the Cayman Islands signed a FACTA Model 1 intergovernmental agreement ("IGA") with the United States. The IGA ensures that financial institutions located in the Caymans, whose investors include 'Specified U.S. Persons' (defined below), will be able to largely bypass the burdensome FACTA compliance obligations that are applicable to financial institutions located in Model 2 …
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Bitcoin and U.S. Regulation
Simon Riveles December 18, 2013 Bitcoin, FINCEN, Uncategorized
By Simon Riveles and Simon Cooke Bitcoin faces an uncertain regulatory future in the U.S. This uncertainty has led to the U.K.'s newest and most developed bitcoin exchange, Coinfloor, not accepting U.S. customers, at least initially. Bitcoin is a 'peer to peer' virtual currency created by a computer generated math based protocol. Bitcoin is an extremely risky and volatile investment with bitcoin's value fluctuating by …
Simon Riveles a Panelist at the Hedge Fund Association's Student Symposium at Seton Hall on November 20th
Simon Riveles November 30, 2013 Uncategorized
On November 20, 2013, the Hedge Fund Association ("HFA"), an international non-for-profit organization made up of hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, family offices, high net worth individuals, and service providers, is sponsoring the HFA Inaugural Student Symposium at Seton Hall entitled, How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul. The Symposium was a unique opportunity for Seton Hall students interested in learning more …
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Proposed Crowdfunding Rules Available for Public Comment
Simon Riveles November 3, 2013 Accredited Investor, Advertising, Crowdfunding, SEC, Uncategorized
On October 23, 2013, the SEC released a set of proposed rules under the JOBS Act (the "Act"), which would permit emerging growth companies (EGC's) to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding platforms. In their current form, the proposed rules closely resemble the original parameters outlined in Section III of the Act, the section from which the crowdfunding provision was born. The rules will be …
SEC Monitoring the Use and Market Impact of General Solicitation
Simon Riveles October 24, 2013 General Solicitation, SEC, Uncategorized
At the Managed Funds Association Outlook 2013 Conference, held on October 18, 2013, SEC Chair Mary Jo White delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of transparency in the hedge fund industry. Chair White highlighted that the JOBS Act, which allows private funds to participate in the general solicitation, increases the responsibility of private funds to be open and honest with potential clients and regulators. Chair …
ERISA and Hedge Funds
Simon Riveles October 21, 2013 ERISA, Hedge Funds, IRS, Uncategorized
What is ERISA? ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which governs, among other things, the investment of certain benefit plans into hedge funds. The significance of ERISA for hedge funds is that if more than 25% of a hedge fund's equity interests are those of certain "benefit plan investors," all of the hedge fund's assets will be considered "plan assets" under …
CPO Exemptions and General Solicitation
Simon Riveles September 9, 2013 Uncategorized
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") recently adopted the final rules amending Rule 506 of the Securities Act of 1933, which will eliminate the prohibition on general solicitation for private funds provided fund managers only offer interests to "accredited" investors and take reasonable steps to verify each investor's accredited status. The final rules will go into effect September 23, 2013. While many private fund managers …
Private Placements under FINRA Scrutiny
Simon Riveles August 3, 2013 Broker Dealer Exemption, Broker Dealer Registration, Compliance, FINRA, FINRA Rule 5123, Private Placement, Uncategorized
Peter Tyson and Simon Riveles The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") announced in its Annual Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter from January 11, 2013 that it would prioritize policing private placements in 2013. Of particular concern to FINRA is enhancing its risk-based supervision of the private placement market, and addressing inadequate disclosures and due diligence procedures, which can mislead and/or harm investors. FINRA's announcement is …
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SEC Shows Commitment to Whistleblower Program Following Second-Ever Whistleblower Award
Simon Riveles June 25, 2013 SEC, Uncategorized, Whisteblower
By Peter Tyson and Simon Riveles On June 12 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued its second-ever whistleblowing award to three anonymous tipsters who helped the SEC enforce an action for fraud against Locust Offshore Management, LLC and its CEO, Andrey Hicks. Two of the tipsters provided information to the SEC regarding the fraudulent offer and sale of shares in the Locust Offshore …
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FINRA Outlines 2013 Regulatory Priorities
Simon Riveles February 10, 2013 Cyber-security, FINRA, FINRA Rule 5123, Hedge Funds, Private Placement, Uncategorized
In keeping with its prior year practice, on January 11, 2013, FINRA (the "Agnecy") issued a Examination Priorities Letter to member firms highlighting the areas of the industry it intends to focus particular attention and resources. These areas include market regulation, business conduct, insider trading, financial and operational concerns. Market Regulation As computer based trading continues to capture an increasingly large segment of the market, …
Rhode Island Adopts Private Fund Adviser Exemption to State IA Registration
Simon Riveles May 11, 2012 Hedge Funds, Private Fund Exemption, Uncategorized
Rhode Island joins a growing list of states that have adopted, or propose to adopt, rules or orders providing a state level private fund adviser exemption to investment adviser registration. These states include California, Colorado, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Virginia and Wisconsin. The Rhode Island exemption, effective May 17, 2012, provides managers to private funds, such as hedge and private equity funds, with an exemption …
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Survey Says Hedge Funds Generally View Dodd-Frank Favorably
Simon Riveles April 24, 2012 Uncategorized
While many in the financial community have decried the stifling regulation and suffocating oversight of new Dodd-Frank rules, a new survey, by Hofstra University and EisnerAmper, finds that hedge fund managers, especially big fund managers, accept and even welcome the additional scrutiny brought on by SEC registration. Increased transparency during the due diligence process and with regard to risk management procedures and reporting requirements have …
The JOBS Act
Simon Riveles March 28, 2012 General Solicitation, Uncategorized
On March 22, the Senate passed an amended version of the Jump Start our Business Start-ups Bill (the JOBS Bill) which had been passed by the House with broad bi-partisan support on March 8. The bill is expected to be signed into law by the President. The law is meant to ease the regulatory burden on smaller companies and facilitate the capital formation process. The …
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SEC Takes Action Against Funds Invested in Pre-IPO Shares
Simon Riveles March 20, 2012 Uncategorized
The last several years have seen exponential growth in the trading of private company on second market exchanges such as SharesPost, Brogger and SecondMarket. Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are only a few of a variety of late stage companies being traded pre-IPO. Shares in these companies most often become available when an employee seeks to cash out of some or …


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Dig Allen Space Explorer is a series of six science-fiction novels (1959–1962) by American author Joseph Greene. Much like Greene's earlier creation, Tom Corbett, Space Cadet, the series chronicles the adventures of a group of intrepid adolescent boys, led by boy hero Digby "Dig" Allen. The setting centers on the asteroid Eros, which is discovered to be an immense alien spacecraft. In every installment, the boys embark upon interplanetary voyages around the Solar System that are set against nefarious schemes from a variety of adversaries.

The Dig Allen Space Explorer series consists of:
 The Forgotten Star (1959)
 Captives in Space (1960)
 Journey to Jupiter (1961)
 Trappers of Venus (1961)
 Robots of Saturn (1962)
 Lost City of Uranus (1962)

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City leaders enjoyed tasters and cocktails overlooking the sea at the launch of the spring food and cocktail menu in the freshly decorated Waterhouse Bar & Terrace at the Hilton Brighton Metropole recently.
New executive chef, Peter Buckingham, has joined forces with Waterhouse bar manager Nick Heasman to create 'perfect pairings', bringing together some of the most delicious new 'grazing plates' and sumptuous layered afternoon tea menus with taste tingling cocktails that bring out the best of the local flavours.
Said Howard Lewis, General Manager, Hilton Brighton Metropole: "We have a superb new team and we aim to offer tea by the sea in style, with an exciting menu and beautiful surroundings, including new heaters and parasols to enjoy our unique sea view terrace.
The new menu brings some of the best local ingredients to the table, including Hailsham lamb from Ashdown Farm in East Sussex, mackerel caught off the Hove coast, and even Brighton Rock crushed to enhance a spectacular and unique crunchy cheese cake.
Cocktails combine classics with specially-created drinks carefully matched with the food, offering flavours that cut through with a tart but delightful white wine and pineapple Brighton Rocks cocktail, the Sussex Mule providing a limey alter-ego for the local lamb gourmet burger and local gin based Blackdown Bramble setting off the mackerel and capers to perfection.
The new 'Tea by the Sea Seaside Delights' menu offers a fun twist on the Brighton seaside location, with a range of sumptuous cakes to choose from, along with quirky candy floss cupcakes, baby toffee apples and small jam doughnuts, all hand made in the hotel's own kitchens. The sandwich selection also includes the best of Sussex ingredients, with Shoreham crab, cheese made in local dairies and delicious local ham.
To wash it down, guests can choose from a wide selection of teas and coffees or enjoy the new 'Champagne Tea by the Sea' cocktail, blending bubbles with Earl Grey infused Sussex Gin, or 'Hedgerow Fizz', combining a light sparkling white wine with locally sourced elderflower cordial with a frozen fruit garnish.
Children are also well catered for with the 'Mad Hatter Afternoon Tea' offering a three tier loaded stand of their very own, with ham, marmite and jam sandwiches and strawberry jam tarts topped with candy floss, mini Brighton rock and vanilla or milk froth whisked up at the bar.
Hilton Brighton Metropole is donating £1 for every afternoon tea sold to local charities Chestnut Tree House, Rockinghorse and Whitehawk Inn.
Howard Lewis and his team aim to make the Waterhouse Bar & Terrace, which is open daily, a destination which offers the very best in hospitality and style.


Gifting is an art, and it is very important to stay on budget and spend carefully to avoid going overdraft during the holiday craze. That is the reason why we curated this gift guide that features affordable yet luxurious gifts under $50.
1. Art & Sound Retro Bluetooth Radio by Big Lots ($30): Do you need to find a gift for a vintage soul that can't get enough of his or her iTunes playlist? Look no more! This quirky retro radio unit has the best of both worlds. Designed to either tune in to listen to live radio or connect wirelessly to any device via Bluetooth, its built-in rechargeable battery makes it perfect to use at home or on the go to become the soul of the party. With retro dials for volume and tuning control, it is a wonderful gift that will be appreciated by the different generations in your family.
2. Christmas Memories by Compendium ($24.95): This keepsake guest book is one of those gifts you will wish to keep for yourself. Beautifully designed to be filled with happy memories of the holidays, its pages include quotes and gentle reminders of what the Christmas season means. A keepsake gift, it can be used every year to have a living record of the best festive memories of the family for generations to come.
3. Prima Eau de Parfum by Avon ($30): Inspired by ballet, Prima is the perfect gift to pair up with tickets for Balanchine's Nutcracker at the New York City Ballet. An ethereal floral-chypre fragrance, Prima is as graceful, delicate, and powerful as the Sugarplum Fairy. With top notes of plum and tangy bergamot, a rich heart of intoxicating rose, and a woodsy finish that melds oak moss and patchouli, Prima is a warm and poetic fragrance that makes a terrific gift for any lady on your list.
7. Happy is the New Rich T-Shirt by Gifted Apparel ($25): Located in Brooklyn, this company produces trendy clothing with witty slogans that make them the perfect gift for anyone on your list or to treat yo'self. Their extensive cotton t-shirt collection includes Happy is the new rich, a wonderful reminder that physical possessions aren't what matter most in life. True to size and very flattering, this made in USA tee will make the wearer feel luxurious, important and, what matters most, loved. A beautiful gift for the holiday season that won't break your piggy bank!
8. Rose on a Tray by Lampe Berger ($25): Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves fragrances, yet you're unsure of which perfume that person will love best? This beautiful diffuser signed by Lampe Berger is a terrific and affordable solution. It consists of a beautiful ceramic rose that sits on a cup to create a portable scenting experience that won't damage surfaces. Simply spray the rose with your chosen fragrance to enjoy a long-lasting scent. Although it can be used with any of the fragrances manufactured by Lampe Berger, I especially like this gift set that includes an Orange Cinnamon spray. With the freshness of citrus fruits combined with the warmth of spices and candied fruits, it is a wonderful holiday scent that will help prolong the festive season.
9. Flawless Skin Kit by Karuna ($39): Given that multimasking is the beauty trend of the season, this gift set filled to the brim with high-quality masks for nearly every beauty woe under the sun will leave your BFF speechless. With a whopping $79 dollar value, it includes all of Karuna's face, eye, hands and feet bestselling masks, plus the new melting boost collection to get spa results from the comfort of your own home. Ideal for all skin types, including dry, the Flawless Skin Kit is one of those gifts that seem too good to be true. Run to your nearest Sephora before it sells out!
11. Votive Set by Malin + Goetz ($45): Do you have to gift someone who has everything? We have the solution!This wonderful trio of best-selling Dark Rum, Vetiver and Tobacco candles makes the perfect sensory gift. Made in USA with the finest ingredients, each votive features an earth-friendly blend of beeswax, vegetable and soy waxes for a cleaner and better burn. With a clean design, each candle is a sampler version of the most popular scents created by Malin+Goetz and is a terrific introduction to a brand that screams understated elegance.
12. 7 Days of Deo by Lavanila ($42): This limited edition set of minis features seven different deodorant scents to match any mood… or day of the week. Lavanila's award-winning aluminium-free and non-toxic formula makes them the perfect gift for that friend that wants to greenify her beauty routine but doesn't know where to start. Ideal to carry or keep at home, the set includes mini deodorants in Pure Vanilla, Vanilla Blackberry, Vanilla Passion Fruit, Vanilla Grapefruit, Fresh Vanilla Lemon, Vanilla Lavender & Vanilla Coconut.
13. Honey and Cream Deluxe Gift Set by FarmHouse Fresh ($44): This shabby chic gift set contains two of the best formulas ever created by the guys at FarmHouse Fresh. Made in the USA, it is perfect for hydrating the skin and the body in style with nourishing ingredients. This gift set contains a full-size Sweet Cream and Body lotion that smells like the best midnight yogurt you've ever tasted, a full-size Honey Heel Glaze that gives the look of an instant pedicure, and a brush. Paraben and sulfate-free, the formulas and scents included are a favorite amongst both men and women. Insider tip: Brush on your feet the Honey Heel Glaze at night, slip on dark soaks, and wake up to the softest feet ever.
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Decide in advance the point you will set yourself to stop - then stick to it. The stopping point might be, for example when you have reached the spending limit you have set yourself or when you have a spent a certain amount of time playing.
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Entrepreneur Eric Knight Joins Springboard
On December 16th, UConn alumnus, inventor and entrepreneur Eric Knight joined the Springboard Program at UConn as Manager and Entrepreneur in Residence. Springboard is a joint program of the School of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Office of Technology Commercialization.
As Manager of the Springboard team, Eric will share his expertise and will advise faculty and students to identify key markets and develop business cases for commercial services and products resulting from their expertise and research. Contact Eric at eric.knight@engr.uconn.edu or by phone at (860) 486-6967.
The founder and President of Remarkable Technologies and a serial entrepreneur, Eric earned his B.S. in Communication Sciences at UConn. In the 1980s, he developed a dial-up computer system that grew to nearly 10,000 subscribers from over 70 countries, and accepted online credit-card orders years before the practice of e-commerce became widespread. In 1986 and 1987, he was honored with the esteemed Edison Award for excellence in technology and communications.
In 1996, Eric founded Remarkable Technologies and, concurrently, served as Vice President and Director of Marketing at Outrider, an international interactive agency. Remarkable Technologies focuses on "providing innovative products and services that enhance business and empower people."
Throughout his career, Eric has conceived and commercialized diverse products and services. Among his most popular creations is the PARA-SHIRT® wind-resistance training shirt, which was featured as one of the top inventions in America by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Intellectual Property Owners Association.
In 2004, Eric launched a business, UP Aerospace, Inc., which provides round-trip space flights for virtually any kind of payload. In 2007, UP Aerospace flew into space 50 student experiments from around the world, numerous commercial and scientific payloads, and the cremated remains of Star Trek's James Doohan, who played "Scotty," and NASA astronaut and pioneer L. Gordon Cooper.
His inventions have garnered widespread popular interest, earning him guest appearances on numerous television programs – including segments on CNN, The Discovery Channel, and the BBC – and talk shows, the most notable of which was the Late Show with David Letterman.


This newly refurbished, 2 double bedroom, 2nd Floor apartment is the perfect place for a getaway. The apartment consists of 2 double bedrooms and a sofa bed, accommodating up to 5 people. One will find a beautiful large terrace at the front over looking the valley, perfect for sitting and relaxing after a day at the beach and one large balcony at the back with sea views.
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The song is crooned by Jayaraman Mohan, Arya Acharya, RJ Archana (Radio City), RJ Anuraag Pandey (Fever FM), RJ Rohini (Radio Nasha), Ekdant Kalakshetra (Aadya, Abeer, Saaraanshi, Soumik), Swara Sharma and Nyonishi Cousins and music is composed by Rohit Sharma.
The filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri and music composer Rohit Sharma have written the song, which is so poignant, looking at the current political scenario.
"The Tashkent Files", a film on the mysterious death of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, who was the second Prime Minister of India, passed away on January 11, 1966 in Tashkent, hours after signing the 'Tashkent Declaration', a peace agreement between India and Pakistan after the 1965 war that took place between the two countries.
The film is slated to hit the screens on April 12.


Fabric8r.com Forums 3D Printing General 3D Printing It's a SECRET!
I just got an email where someone told me not to tell anyone about it until March 26th.
But I did find what they told me to be very interesting .
I guess I can't say anything more, other than perhaps to note that I'm already making plans for them to take my money .
I think quite a few people checking in here will be very interested as well. But... I guess you'll have to wait until the 26th!
Check back - I'll let the cat out of the bag absolutely as soon as possible.
I'm letting the cat out of the bag!
For anyone who actually looked at the post above, here it is!
The makers of 3D Gloop are kickstarting their next-generation spray paint/3D printed surface smoother - called Glooped!
I really think this has some cool applications, and I'm planning to back the clear version, and one color.
They have a pretty high financial goal, so it will be interesting to see if they can generate enough interest and support. I hope so, I'd like to have the products.


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Allegheny Institute Mission
The original mission of the Allegheny Institute for Natural History at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford was to encourage undergraduate, field-based research and public education in biology. In 2011, the mission of the AINH mission was broadened to encourage applied undergraduate research and public engagement across all academic disciplines.
In addition to maintaining its commitment to ecosystems research, the Allegheny Institute now serves to promote and help facilitate faculty-led, applied undergraduate research and supports on-campus undergraduate exposure to place-based learning about the Upper Allegheny region of the Appalachian Mountains and its inhabitants. The Institute's mission now includes the encouragement of sustainable regional development for the rural Pennsylvania communities served by Pitt-Bradford.
There are outstanding needs and opportunities for university-based outreach and student-led research in the region. Rural Appalachia has long-suffered from a 'brain drain' that decreases the capacity of rural communities to diversify local economies and better-adapt to social and economic change. Many Appalachian communities are also distinguished by regional disparities in health, per capita income, rates of poverty, and other indicators of development and well-being (see www.arc.gov/data). The AINH's goal is to strengthen the profile of undergraduate research across academic disciplines at Pitt-Bradford to address these issues in the context of fulfilling the University's regional mission , particularly its commitment to rural engagement and outreach.
AINH OBJECTIVES:
Provide students with real-world training and project management experience in sustainable development strategies to improve their competitive advantage on the job market.
Help fulfill the goals of regional institutions and agencies that have values which are consistent with
those of the university's mission, thus building regional development capacity.
Promote awareness of Upper Allegheny and Appalachian issues and place-based learning on campus.
Continue the AINH's original commitment to undergraduate research in the natural sciences by promoting regional partnerships and applied undergraduate field experiences.
2015 Inspiring Youth Award, Pennsylvania Wilds Program (Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources).
2014 Honorary Teaching Fellow/Appalachian Teaching Project award, Appalachian Regional Commission
2012 Innovation in Education Award, Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence ,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2012  Inspiring Youth Award, Pennsylvania Wilds Program (Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources).
Director Contact
The interim director of the Allegheny Institute is Dr. Stephen Robar. Dr. Robar is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Director of Environmental Studies.


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