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LA River's flood role is 'paramount'

2014-12-19 17:28:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

BBC: Any moves to modify the Los Angeles River, to return parts of it to a more natural setting or to capture water, need to be implemented with care. Scientists say the key job of the concrete channel, which has featured in countless films and pop videos, is to protect the city from damaging floods. And that role is likely to become more challenging if climate change brings heavier rains, they argue. Alternatives to the river's current brutalism will not be easy to find. "This is not a simple...

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Confidentiality of limited partnership agreements is paramount

2014-11-04 07:42:07| Beverages - Topix.net

Recent calls for public pension funds to disclose the terms that govern their investments in private equity funds ignore the substantial benefits that this very confidentiality provides the pension and its beneficiaries. Confidentiality is paramount for a simple reason: Private equity is one of the most competitive corners of the financial marketplace.

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Study Finds Physical Stores Paramount in Driving Retail Sales Across All Channels

2014-07-24 17:36:00| National Real Estate Investor

After being threatened constantly with the growth of online sales and the dangers of showrooming, landlords can breathe a sigh of reliefa new study by A.T. Kearney found that consumers appreciate the presence of physical stores regardless of where they make their purchases. read more

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