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TRIBE, by Sebastian Junger, aptly opens with Benjamin Franklin’s observation, decades before the American Revolution, that more than a few English settlers were “escaping into the woods” to join Indian society. Doctor Franklin noticed that emigration seemed to go from the civilized to the tribal, but rarely the other way around. White captives of the American Indians, for instance, often did not wish to be repatriated to colonial society. The book looks at post-traumatic stress disorder and the challenges returning veterans face reentering society. Junger argues that the problem lies not with veterans or with the trauma they’ve suffered, but with the society to which they are trying to return.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1498685962415{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Tribe Sebastian Junger returning veterans[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1498686120953{padding-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_align=”left”]christopher caldwellNot What, But How 

How to Think About Vladimir Putin, by Christopher Caldwell, is example of a wonderful article, to be read with great tolerance, of what it might be like to be in Vladimir Putin’s shoes – or the shoes of any Russian nationalist, for that matter – looking at the events of the past 30 years. Note that it was published, most tolerantly, by a premier conservative educational institution, not necessarily in agreement with these views. No protests or riots! -TC[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1498758893005{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_text responsive_align=”left”]The daily ShotDaily Shot

The Daily Shot blog in The Wall Street Journal has become my favorite daily wake up reading on financial matters. Great work by Lev Borodovsky. -TC[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]Tom Connelly is the President and Chief Investment Officer at Versant Capital Management, Inc. His background is not only financial – he has considerable interests other than just making money. His broad curiosity informs and inspires Tom to create an expansive context to investment numbers, which leads to deeper and more strategic conversations with clients.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1498687253490{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_text][mk_fancy_text color=”#444444″ highlight_color=”#ffffff” highlight_opacity=”0.0″ size=”14″ line_height=”21″ font_weight=”inhert” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”14″ font_family=”none” align=”left”]Disclosure: Please remember that past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, or product (including the investments and/or investment strategies recommended or undertaken by Versant Capital Management, Inc.), or any non-investment related content, made reference to directly or indirectly in this newsletter will be profitable, equal any corresponding indicated historical performance level(s), be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions and/or applicable laws, the content may no longer be reflective of current opinions or positions. Moreover, you should not assume that any discussion or information contained in this newsletter serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from Versant Capital Management, Inc. To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing. Versant Capital Management, Inc. is neither a law firm nor a certified public accounting firm and no portion of the newsletter content should be construed as legal or accounting advice. If you are a Versant Capital Management, Inc. client, please remember to contact Versant Capital Management, Inc., in writing, if there are any changes in your personal/financial situation or investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing/evaluating/revising our previous recommendations and/or services. A copy of the Versant Capital Management, Inc.’s current written disclosure statement discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request.[/mk_fancy_text]

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