Cat bond market could be boosted by Japanese crisis

Cat bond market could be boosted by Japanese crisis
FRANKFURT – THE market for bonds designed to cover natural catastrophes has taken a hit since the disasters in Japan last month, but could profit in the end from such dramatic events, specialists say. ‘Cat bonds’ are a way for reinsurance companies to transfer part of the risks they cover to financial markets. While providing a layer of protection for issuers, they are also a lucrative …
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Destroyer @ The Black Cat
Written by DCist contributor Andy Hess Dan Bejar, the front-man of Vancouver’s Destroyer , does a lot of things I hate to see at live shows. He barely addresses the audience. He has a tendency to play with his backed turned toward the crowd. He doesn’t look like he actually wants to be in the room, acting as if he’s just there to sing and then go on his way. If you’ve seen him perform with The …
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That Mary Ann is sassy
Mary Ann is an 8-year-old spayed female cat that loves head and chin rubs. She is a sweet, laid back gal that loves to talk. For more information on adopting Mary Ann or other cats and dogs available for adoption from Animal Compassion Network, call 274-3647 or visit www.animalcompassionnetwork.org . Adoptions are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday at Pet Harmony, ACN’s …
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