Daily News; White Plains

Hedge Funds Said to Be Backing Chicago's Trump Tower

CHICAGO (HedgeWorld.com) - Sometimes it seems there is no refuge from The Donald. Not on other TV channels, not in Chicago, not even inside the hedge fund industry. Donald Trump's planned 90-story condominium and hotel tower on the site of the former Chicago Sun-Times building has backing from at least two New York-based firms with hedge fund ties, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune. Those firms - Fortress Investment Group LLC and Blackacre Institutional Capital Management LLC - hav...

Rocktoberfest Rakes in the Dough

NEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com) - They came, they played, they partied and they raised some serious money. Rocktoberfest, an Oct. 12 charity musical bash featuring singers and instrumentalists from the hedge fund industry, raised more than US$100,000 for A Leg to Stand On, an organization that provides prosthetic limbs and ongoing support to children in developing countries who have limb disabilities.

Hedge Fund Services Unit Launched at Bearingpoint

McLEAN, Va. (HedgeWorld.com) - With former Capco executives at the helm, BearingPoint Inc. unveiled its hedge fund service unit, which will focus on due diligence and valuation consulting. BearingPoint's Alternative Investment Services and Valuation Services practices will be offered to hedge fund investors and hedge fund managers alike, officials said in a statement.

Marketer Joins Pirate Capital

NORWALK, Conn. (HedgeWorld.com) - John B. Crawley Jr. joined Pirate Capital LLC as a co-director in charge of the firm's sales and marketing group. He will work alongside the firm's current director of marketing, Andrew Stotland. According to a statement from Thomas R. Hudson Jr., principal and portfolio manager at Pirate, the firm plans to recruit talent as assets and performance climb.

Kingdon Names Winters Coo

NEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com) - Since returning to Kingdon Capital Management LLC in 2002 after a sabbatical spent teaching fifth grade in a Bronx public school and running his family's foundation, Alan Winters has propelled the global long/short equity hedge fund forward in terms of investor relations and risk management. Now Kingdon has made Mr. Winters its chief operating officer, a new position. As such, he will coordinate all financial and administrative functions, as well as investor relati...

Site Sought for Hardware Warehouse; Hunt Goes On for Suitable Site for Hardware Warehouse

HARDWARE giant Bunnings Warehouse has New Plymouth in its sights. It just needs a place to land.

Neighbours to Have Say On Plan for Cremator

NEW PLYMOUTH Mayor Peter Tennent and his family have yet to decide if they will object to plans to build a crematorium near their home. The Tennents live in a part of the Devon Hotel Complex -- only tens of metres from the site on which W. Abraham Ltd wants to install a cremator.

Magpies in the Firing Line Over Attacks

THE days are numbered for New Plymouth's rogue magpie with a penchant for strafing runs on passing cyclists. The magpie has notched up several victims in recent weeks.

Lavatorial Humour a Winner at Art Awards

TWO young New Plymouth siblings scooped three prizes at the fashion art awards at the weekend. Robert Skene's supreme winner, a newspaper creation of a man sitting on a toilet reading Midweek, got Saturday's crowd of 1500 chuckling at the TSB Stadium.

Settlement Fears Over Mental Patients

NEWS that mentally ill people will be housed in the tiny Taranaki community of Tarurutangi has residents fearing for their safety. Residents have rallied against plans by Te Toka O Maru O Taranaki Trust to use a house on Upland Rd as accommodation for four mental health patients.

Keen Response to Pioneer Auction

VISITORS from all over the North Island flocked to Stratford's Pioneer Village on Saturday to watch hundreds of relics go under the hammer. More than 200 people from Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Levin, Wellington and Martin braved the odd rain shower to bid on 300 items for auction.

Taranaki's Population On the Up

OFFICIAL census predictions to the contrary, Taranaki's population has increased in parallel with business growth, employment and confidence. Venture Taranaki's annual report, released this week, shows a small but permanent long-term increase of 217 people in the 12 months ending March 2004.

Owners of Sick Puppy May Escape Prosecution

ANIMAL CONTROL officers believe they know who starved a sick puppy, but the New Plymouth residents may escape prosecution because witnesses want to remain anonymous. Late last month, workmen found the neglected puppy after it had been dumped at a vacant Discovery Pl address. Vets estimated the five-month-old female pitbull cross had been left without food or water for about a month. The animal was in so much agony it had to be put down.

Aucklanders Invade Eastern Taranaki

A TRAIN packed with Aucklanders invaded the tiny Eastern Taranaki town of Douglas yesterday. The town was treated to a rare visit by two 1960s Silver Fern Railcars, which used to run between Auckland and Wellington, but now only operate around Auckland, packed with 200 members of the Railway Enthusiasts Society.

Woman Wakes to Intruder

Walter Re-Elected Trc Chair

Supplies Sought for Nepal Medical Camp

RECEIVING a surprise e-mail has an Inglewood woman collecting supplies for a medical camp in Nepal. Retailer Robin Drake said she had a change of plans after reading the e-mail. "I had plans of going to Mongolia this year, but then I got the letter about the medical camp."

Weather Boosts Festival Crowds

NUMBERS of visitors to Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Festival events are well up on the same time last year. Hundreds of flower and foliage followers made the most of the sunny, settled weather during the weekend to stroll through the various festival gardens.

Event Diary

AFTER a flurry of weekend activity the programme for the rhodo & garden festival eases back. But settled weather makes today and tomorrow ideal for garden hopping. An all-day coach trip with Dalroy Tours takes in properties around New Plymouth and Oakura. Guides come with the tours; people book beforehand or turn up at the bus centre in Ariki St at least 15 mins before the 9am departure time.