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Skin In The Game (2012 Documentary)
Skin in the Game may refer to: *Skin in the game (phrase), a phrase used by investors *''Skin in the Game (book) ''Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life'' (acronymed: SITG) is a 2018 nonfiction book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a former options trader with a background in the mathematics of probability and statistics. Taleb's thesis is that s ...'', a book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb * ''Skin in the Game'' (EP), 2011 EP by Canadian hard rock band Helix *The title of Season 13 episode 22 of ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' See also * Skin Game (other) * Skins game, a type of scoring for various sports * The Skin Game (other) {{disambig ...
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Skin In The Game (phrase)
To have "skin in the game" is to have incurred risk (Financial risk, monetary or otherwise) by being involved in achieving a goal. In the phrase, "skin" refers to an investment (literal or figurative), and "game" is the metaphor for actions on the field of play under discussion. The aphorism is particularly common in business, finance, and gambling, and is also used in politics. Etymology The origin of the phrase is uncertain but may have originated from golf Skins_game, skins games played at IBM in the 1980s. It has commonly been attributed to Warren Buffett, referring to his own investment in his initial fund. However, William Safire disputes that Buffett is the source of the phrase, pointing to earlier instances. In business and finance The term is used to ask or convey an owner(s) or principals undefined but significant equity stake in an investment vehicle where outside investors are solicited to invest. The theory is that principal's equity contribution is directly rela ...
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Skin In The Game (book)
''Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life'' (acronymed: SITG) is a 2018 nonfiction book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a former options trader with a background in the mathematics of probability and statistics. Taleb's thesis is that skin in the game—i.e., having a measurable risk when taking a major decision—is necessary for fairness, commercial efficiency, and risk management, as well as being necessary to understand the world. The book is part of Taleb's multi-volume philosophical essay on uncertainty, titled the '' Incerto'', which also includes ''Fooled by Randomness'' (2001), '' The Black Swan'' (2007–2010), ''The Bed of Procrustes'' (2010–2016), and '' Antifragile'' (2012). The book is dedicated to "two men of courage": Ron Paul, "a Roman among Greeks"; and Ralph Nader, "Greco-Phoenician saint". Asymmetry and missing incentives If an actor pockets some rewards from a policy they enact or support without accepting any of the risks, economists consider it ...
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Skin In The Game (EP)
''Skin in the Game'' is an EP release by the Canadian hard rock band Helix released in the fall of 2011. Consisting of four new songs and one cover, it is their 23rd official release, and their 3rd EP. It replaces a previously announced greatest hits CD to be titled ''Running Wild in the 21st Century''. The new tracks recorded for that CD ended up on this release instead. Track list #"The William Tell Overture The ''William Tell'' Overture is the overture to the opera ''William Tell'' (original French title ''Guillaume Tell''), whose music was composed by Gioachino Rossini. ''William Tell'' premiered in 1829 and was the last of Rossini's 39 operas, a ..." #"Skin in the Game" #"The Bitch is a Bullet" #"Angelina" #"Champagne Communist"http://www.bravewords.com/news/167944 HELIX - Skin In The Game EP Mastered References {{Authority control Helix (band) albums 2011 EPs ...
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Crime Scene Investigation (season 13)
Crime scene investigation may refer to: * Forensic inspection of a crime scene * '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' (2000-2015), a US television series * ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' (video game), a 2003 videogame based on the TV show * ''CSI'' (franchise), aka ''Crime Scene Investigation''; a US TV franchise, including CSI (2000-2015) See also * Crime scene investigator * CSI (other) {{Disambig ...
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Skin Game (other)
The Skin Game may refer to: * ''The Skin Game'' (play), a play by John Galsworthy * ''The Skin Game'' (1921 film), a 1921 Dutch film, based on the play * ''The Skin Game'' (1931 film), a 1931 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, also based on the play * "The Skin Game", a song by Gary Numan from ''Machine and Soul'' Skin Game Skin Game may refer to: * Skin Game, a 1971 movie comedy starring James Garner and Louis Gossett, Jr. * Skin Game (The Dresden Files), a Dresden Files novel by Jim Butcher * ''Skin Game'' a 2009 paranormal romantic suspense novel by Ann Aguirre *See also ** ** See also *Skin in the Game (other) Skin in the Game may refer to: *Skin in the game (phrase), a phrase used by investors *''Skin in the Game (book)'', a book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Nassim Nicholas Taleb (; alternatively ''Nessim ''or'' Nissim''; born 12 September 1960) is a Le ... * Skins game, a type of scoring for various sports * * {{disambig ...
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Skins Game
A skins game is a type of scoring for various sports. It has its origins in golf but has been adapted for disc golf, curling and bowling. Golf In golf, a skins event has players compete for prize money on each individual hole. Skins Game, PGA Tour There was an annual skins game for male professional golfers which took place in November or December each year after the end of the official PGA Tour season (1983–2008). It was recognized by the PGA Tour but did not count towards the official money list. Telus Skins Game There is an annual skins game in Canada for male professional golfers which takes place in June or July each year. It is recognized by the PGA Tour but does not count towards the official money list. It is currently sponsored by Telus and is officially known as the Telus World Skins Game, hosted at a different golf course each year within Canada. The Telus Skins Game also incorporated a theme, a "world" theme. The "world" theme incorporates five golfers from di ...
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