Photometric variability of Sun-like stars in the old open cluster M67

Abstract

There are many people that have helped me along the way. Both in success and in failure, these people were there to help when help was needed: First, and foremost, I would like to thank my advisor, Guillermo Gonzalez, whose straightforward attitude, experience, patience and guidance was never less than I needed. For always mixing the bad with some good, for helping me stay on track and for always being available, thank you. Because all of the late nights, long hours, and inconsistent schedules take a larger toll on her, I would especially like to thank my wife, Amy for her love and support. For all of the little things, thank you. Special thanks should go to Joshua Anderson and Daniel Risse for helping me when Linux fails and C++ codes misbehave. Without your help, this thesis would be stuck in a segmentation fault. Others, whose support makes this thesis possible include: Joseph Eitter, for observing when I could not; Lee Anne Willson and Steven D. Kawaler, for answering even the small, irrelevant questions; and Michelle Hartwell and Tom Stroman, without whom I would run in fear.

China's Asset Management Companies as State Spatial–Temporal Strategy

“…52 For example, to be WTO compliant the listing of China's SOEs and banks meant adopting new corporate governance standards in the search for new, preferably international, investors as a way to deliver stronger balance sheets. 53 And, of course, to draw in capital from abroad. If a SOE secured AMC restructuring support then international investors often saw greater value in the SOE, portending its potential global success and higher returns on investments.…”