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Early Hedge Fund Best Practices Book Review

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 18:52:16 +0000

Book Feedback ($82,500 Worth of Advice) My book is now complete for Wiley on hedge funds. It covers information gathered through my own experience and interviews I have conducted with over 30 experts and fund managers in the hedge fund industry. The book discusses strategies of ...

rich4495 posted 14 minutes ago from richard-wilson.blogspot.com

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Landlords and small business tenants, you are both in the same boat, pull together for success. Here is how.

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 18:34:39 +0000

Landlords and small business tenants, you are both in the same boat, pull together for success. Here is how. There is a tug of war going on, between landlords and their small business tenants, and it is a war with few winners and many losers. However there is a smarter way to create a win-win ...

Don Todrin posted 31 minutes ago from secondwindconsultants.com

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“Consumer fraud”: The new online speech control law?

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:03:24 +0000

Originally posted 2008-03-19 13:10:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Get this: New Jersey prosecutors have subpoenaed records of JuicyCampus.com, a Web site that publishes anonymous, often malicious gossip about college students. Language on the site ranges from catty to hateful and ...

Ron Coleman posted 3 days ago from likelihoodofconfusion.com

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Landlords and tenants, you are both in the same boat, pull together and you will both win. Here is how.

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:22:04 +0000

There is a tug of war going on, between landlords and their small business tenants, and it is a war with few winners and many losers. However there is a smarter way to create a win win situation, in this difficult and challenging economic downturn supporting success for both, if you work ...

dtod@comcast.net posted 3 hours ago from dtod.wordpress.com

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What is Happening to the Reform in Health Reform? - Swampland

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:03:13 +0000

That's the subject of my story in the newest issue of dead-tree TIME, which looks at some of the ways that Congress is already undercutting many of the promised reforms in the health care system. As is often the case when politicians and interest groups get hold of a big and complicated piece of ...

Economist's View found this 12 hours ago on swampland.blogs.time.com

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Small Business Owner Confidence Plunges

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 14:47:25 +0000

" Although the Fed and most economic forecasters are all looking ahead to the recovery, small business owners do not seem convinced. Please consider Economic Confidence Plunges; Low Expectations for the Holidays."

iehi posted 4 hours ago from hf-implode.com

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Saving Money on Credit Card Fees and APRs

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 13:00:44 +0000

The best advice anyone can give you on credit card fees and APRs is that the easiest way to save money is not to owe money. The conditions in today’s market also mean that you can find a credit card that matches the way you spend. If you maintain a balance constantly, it makes more sense to ...

dning88 posted 6 hours ago from moneyning.com

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OurFuture.org: Before You Appoint Ben, Audit Ben

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:39:00 +0000

As the Senate Banking Committee holds hearings on the reappointment of Ben Bernanke as the chairman of the Federal Reserve, we are joining forces with organizations from across the political spectrum to demand an audit of the Federal Reserve's books before that nomination goes forward.

Angry Bear found this 11 days ago on ourfuture.org

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Carnival of Personal Finance #233: Welcome to Webcomics

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:19:00 +0000

If this is your first time visiting A Gai Shan Life , you can read about me here , or follow me on Twitter . I've been blogging about all the personal aspects of money since July 2006 and hope you enjoy your stay! My regular readers know that I'm a huge fan of comic books, but I also love ...

Free Money Finance found this 33 hours ago on agaishanlife.blogspot.com

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Why a cap-and-trade system can be bad for your health

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:03:13 +0000

Daniel Gros , 5 December 2009 The purpose of a cap-and-trade system is to help in the fight against global climate change. This column warns that a unilateral approach could increase global emissions by shifting production to more carbon-intensive methods abroad. Acting alone, the EU’s Emission ...

Economist's View found this 12 hours ago on VoxEU.org

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Scientific Peer Review, ca. 1945 (video)

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:16:21 +0000

Herr Professor has his latest manuscript reviews back, and he's not thrilled with the editorial decision.

Organizations and Markets found this 3 days ago on youtube.com

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New Debtor's Revolt (video)

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 05:27:40 +0000

There is a growing movement happening. Not to mention the debtors revolt and now an increasing number of people (Workers) going against the grain. God bless this girl and her courage to stand up for YOU.

jackieramos posted 14 hours ago from youtube.com

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Lowly Nets set mark for futility with 18th straight loss

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 20:42:00 +0000

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) All those losses in what's now the worst start in NBA history had already beaten down the New Jersey Nets. So when the Dallas Mavericks hit them with a 49-point second quarter, the Nets simply had no fight left.

Rover found this 46 hours ago on search.japantimes.co.jp

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Doing business just to keep your employees employed? Noble idea, but a failing strategy

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:16:36 +0000

We must review this issue again, as I continue to talk to small business owners who tell me they are accepting marginal business, even loss leaders, non profitable business just to keep their men employed. This must stop. There is no logic whatsoever to this strategy and in the end all it ...

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How to successfully buy or sell a business in this down economy

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:07:59 +0000

Want to buy a business but the owner won’t lower the price so he can pay off his debt? Want to sell a business to get rid of your debt but because of declining revenues you cannot get your price, or anywhere near it? We have a solution. We see this every day, a nice previously ...

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Workouts do not allow for many important financial and lifestyle expenses.

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 23:53:46 +0000

Surprise, many commitments you have made will not be tolerated in a workout, be prepared to make some difficult adjustments. The most blatant example of commitments made that must be undone to conclude a favorable workout, is the tithe. Despite religious convictions, and personal beliefs, ...

dtod@comcast.net posted 19 hours ago from dtod.wordpress.com

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Father of Amanda Knox 'very hopeful' as Kercher jury retires to consider verdict

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:59:46 +0000

The father of Amanda Knox said today that he was “very hopeful” that his daughter would be acquitted of murdering the British student Meredith Kecher as the jury retired to consider its verdict at the end of the 11-month trial.

Rover found this 32 hours ago on feeds.timesonline.co.uk

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Effective Demand Generation Best Practices for Marketing/Sales Professionals

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:56:40 +0000

Marketing and sales professionals are looking for validation that we're setting the right course for our company, as well as guidance on where to commit resources. Benchmarking against demand generation best practices recommended by experts, as well as the practices of successful peers, is one ...

ecahoon posted 20 hours ago from deepmarket.com

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AmTrust Financial attorneys talk about possibility of selling bank

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:08:22 +0000

" he statements came during a hearing for AmTrust Financial, the bank's parent company, in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Cleveland. AmTrust Financial received permission to continue paying the salaries and benefits of its 1,700 employees, and to protect employee 401(k) accounts. In question, however, ...

iehi posted 22 hours ago from hf-implode.com

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Real Estate Investment Tips, Risk Assessment and Strategy

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:08:37 +0000

Three qood tips for those getting into real-estate or healthy reminders for seasoned investors.

thomasjpowell posted 22 hours ago from powellperspective.wordpress.com

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State of the Market - 12/4/09

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:53:00 +0000

Today's post will be short because it's Friday and because nothing really changed today in the market. For the fourth straight day, stocks took a shot at establishing new highs for 2009 and for the fourth straight day they reversed and closed off their highs for the day, failing to close ...

mac_rmm posted 22 hours ago from chartswingtrader.com

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Breaking the World Cup Draw

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:56:53 +0000

We're in Group C: Group A South Africa Mexico Uruguay France Group B Argentina Nigeria South Korea Greece Group C England United States Algeria Slovenia Group D Germany Australia Serbia Ghana Group E The Netherlands Denmark Japan Cameroon Group F Italy ...

Rover found this 24 hours ago on crossingwallstreet.com

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Business Cash Advance Buyer’s Guide

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:26:52 +0000

Receive this FREE “Business Cash Advance” Buyer's Guide along with complimentary, no obligation price quotes from multiple quality & independent business cash advance providers.This Business Cash Advance Buyer's Guide will explain:How to qualify for a business cash advanceHow the business cash ...

ecahoon posted 25 hours ago from deepmarket.com

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Database Design & Development Buyer’s Guide

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:26:52 +0000

Receive this FREE “Database Design & Development” Buyer's Guide along with complimentary, no obligation price quotes from multiple quality & independent Database Design & Development providers.With the help of a database design professional, you can create a database that can improve your ...

ecahoon posted 25 hours ago from deepmarket.com

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Lessons for Developing Traders: What Moves Markets

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:20:00 +0000

This is the first post in a series that I'm directing toward developing traders. I'm going to write about topics that no one told me about when I was learning the ropes. If that can help accelerate the learning curves of up-and-coming traders, I would be delighted. So what moves the stock ...

VIX and More found this 25 hours ago on traderfeed.blogspot.com

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New Dr. Brett Series on Lessons for Developing Traders

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:20:00 +0000

If there is one blog on the web where I never seem to find the appropriate amount of time required to digest all the nuggets of wisdom it contains, that site is undoubtedly Brett Steenbarger’s TraderFeed . Filled with insights that range from quantitative analysis and system development to what ...

VIXandMore posted 25 hours ago from vixandmore.blogspot.com

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Doing business just to keep your employees employed? Noble idea, but a failing strategy

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:07:18 +0000

Don Todrin posted 25 hours ago from secondwindconsultants.com

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How to successfully buy or sell a business in this down economy

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:04:15 +0000

Want to sell a business to get rid of your debt but because of declining revenues you cannot get your price, or anywhere near it? We have a solution. We see this every day, a nice previously profitable small business is in a deep decline because of reduced revenues and the owner decides to ...

Don Todrin posted 25 hours ago from secondwindconsultants.com

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Settling in

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:03:22 +0000

Originally posted 2007-09-07 13:37:25. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Foley Square viewOriginally uploaded by Ron Coleman I took this view of Foley Square, where the courthouses and many other public buildings in Manhattan are, when I stopped to eat a bite before attending a mediation before ...

Ron Coleman posted 3 days ago from likelihoodofconfusion.com

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Workouts do not allow for many important financial and lifestyle expenses.

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:00:31 +0000

Despite religious convictions, and personal beliefs, no matter how strongly felt, is routinely and automatically rejected in a workout negotiation. In fact if you do tithe, be prepared to apply that amount to debt reduction unless handled beforehand.

Don Todrin posted 25 hours ago from secondwindconsultants.com

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Bonuses & ideology

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:48:13 +0000

Why is there still a row about bankers’ bonuses? What I mean is that the issue should by now be settled against them. There’s abundant evidence that large bonus “incentives” are not only not justified (pdf) by efficiency considerations , but can actually backfire , with the result that ...

Midas Oracle .ORG found this 27 hours ago on stumblingandmumbling.typepad.com

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Good news is bad news

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 17:18:31 +0000

Good news is bad news, because this month's not-too-bad number deflates the sense of urgency.

Economist's View found this 26 hours ago on krugman.blogs.nytimes.com

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Amanda Knox Defense: "Clear This Girl"

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 19:24:19 +0000

As Verdict Looms, Lawyer Says There's Not Enough Evidence to Convict American in 2007 Slaying of her Roommate in Italy

Rover found this 3 days ago on cbsnews.com

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SEC’s Dirty Laundry Report for April-Sept. 2009

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:33:56 +0000

What if you documented every bad thing that your family did during the year, every grievance you looked into, every poor decision someone in the family made, and every family rule that was broken or even allegedly broken? As I discussed here last year at this time, if you then turned that ...

bcarton posted 27 hours ago from feedproxy.google.com

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9 great homemade christmas gift ideas

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:11:53 +0000

These are a bunch of ideas for cheap things you can make at home that people might actually like!

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Ford to Offer Fiesta at Starting Price of $13,995

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:10:19 +0000

The pricing of the Fiesta, due out late next year, is crucial to Ford, as the auto maker bets that it can win new, younger, consumers with its small car.

healthylivinggal posted 28 hours ago from smartmoney.com

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U.K. government bank rescue cost $1.4 trillion

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:45:21 +0000

"The British government aid to banks totalled 850 billion pounds ($1.4 trillion), according to a report by the country's National Audit Office released Friday."

iehi posted 28 hours ago from hf-implode.com

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The Definitive Guide To Copper ETFs: Copper ETF Investing 101

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:04:46 +0000

The rise of the ETF industry has made commodities as an asset class available to more investors than ever before. And copper has become one of the most popular commodities.

healthylivinggal posted 28 hours ago from etfdb.com

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Why the plutocrats will return

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 18:14:00 +0000

Is the US government powerless to prevent the return of the plutocrats? Or does it actually, secretly, need the plutocrats to return? Here’s Tim Geithner, today:

Marginal Revolution found this 2 days ago on blogs.reuters.com

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Wind Power Raises $2.3 Billion in Hong Kong

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:15:38 +0000

China Longyuan Power Group, the country's largest wind-power producer, raised $2.26 billion in the world's third-biggest initial public offering by an alternative energy company.

The Oil Drum - Discussions about Energy and ... found this 29 hours ago on dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com

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Data Shows Trend Clearly Pointing To Job Gains Soon

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:00:12 +0000

There will be no way to argue that the job market is healthy until we see sustainable job growth but this morning’s monthly non-farm payroll data (preliminary figures for November show net payroll declines of only 11,000 workers, the best monthly performance since December 2007) continues ...

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Jim Bunning Wants To Send Ben Bernanke Back To Princeton

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:42:51 +0000

[via ZH ] Unfortunately, despite some inspired lines , his delivery sucks. Next time get someone to do a dramatic reading. Christopher Walken, Alec Baldwin, Al Pacino and Gary Busey would all be good pics (though you'll never land The Buse, especially during the holiday party season). ...

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My Take On Optimal Position Sizing

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:51:00 +0000

A subscriber recently asked me about my take on position sizing, and more specifically using Optimal f. For those unfamiliar, Optimal f is a calculation derived by Ralph Vince which computes the optimal position size that would lead to a portfolio’s fastest growth rate. Mr. Vince has written ...

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Russia's Economy Slows In November

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:28:00 +0000

By Edward Hugh: Barcelona As doubts grow that in the post Dubai world Russia's central bank will be able to sustain a great deal of momentum in its ongoing programme of interest rate reductions, we learn this week that the pace of expansion in Russia's economy slowed back in November, following ...

Edwardhugh posted 30 hours ago from globaleconomydoesmatter.blogspot.com

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Russia’s Economy Slows In November

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:32:57 +0000

As doubts grow that in the post Dubai word Russia’s central bank will be able to sustain a great deal of momentum in its ongoing programme of interest rate reductions, we learn this week that the pace of expansion in Russia’s economy slowed back in November, following two months of ...

Edwardhugh posted 30 hours ago from fistfulofeuros.net

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Rep. Miller Calls For Climategate Investigation

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:47:24 +0000

"Destruction of raw data to avoid Freedom of Information Act requests was “a criminal act,” says Congresswoman"

iehi posted 31 hours ago from hf-implode.com

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Securities Docket A.M. News Wire for 2009-12-04

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:55:00 +0000

U.S. judge sentences traders for squawk box misuse http://bit.ly/8comu3 # Ex-Broadcom GC Avoids Criminal Charges Amid Claims of Prosecutor Misconduct http://bit.ly/55YmYM # Sarbanes-Oxley Law May Be Reshaped by U.S. Supreme Court Clash, Congress http://bit.ly/6DCTAf # Thank you to ...

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The Volokh Conspiracy » Blog Archive » Swiss vote to ban minarets

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:11:58 +0000

Pre-election polls showed support for an initiative to ban the construction of new minarets in Switzerland at only about 35%. However, thanks in part to backing from feminists, the ban passed with 57.5% on Sunday, sweeping all but a few of Switzerland’s 26 cantons. The website for the ban’s ...

Crooked Timber found this 5 days ago on volokh.com

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Get Involved

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:20:42 +0000

To shape good policy, we must understand what causes the problems we are trying to cure and which cures work. Randomized trials are central to generating this knowledge. Suppose we would like to see whether one thing (e.g. "schooling") really improves a life outcome (e.g. "health"). The natural ...

Economist's View found this 46 hours ago on povertyactionlab.org

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Poverty Action Lab

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:25:00 +0000

Scientific evidence to guide policy on MDGs Governments need rigorous evidence on program effectiveness to make informed choices on where to invest scarce resources in the fight against poverty. Randomized evaluations use straightforward statistical techniques like those used in medicine to ...

Marginal Revolution found this 6 days ago on povertyactionlab.org

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