Documents tagged "America"
Found 106 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029849.txt
The document discusses Donald Trump's presidential bid and his claims that the United States is being outperformed by its economic competitors such as China, Japan, and Mexico. The author argues that these claims are false and points out that the U.S. economy has been growing at a faster rate than those of other countries in recent years. They also mention that the U.S. has come out of the 2008 crisis better than most others.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029625.txt
The document discusses Jeffrey Epstein, a billionaire pedophile and child trafficker who went free due to legal wrangling. It mentions Conchita Sarnoff, who is writing a book about child trafficking in America and has produced multimedia communication programs for Fortune 500 companies. The document also talks about Palm Beach's police chief objections to Epstein's "special treatment" and evidence of sex trafficking involving victims from South America, France, and the former Soviet republic.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029603.txt
The document is an invitation from Elisa New, a professor at Harvard University's Department of English, to be a featured guest on the series Poetry in America. The poem they would read and interpret together is called "The Language of the Brag" by Pulitzer Prize winner Sharon Olds. The series airs on public television stations everywhere and streams via Amazon Prime and other services. Elisa New also mentions that she will use the content from this collaboration in an online course for medical professionals created in partnership with Harvard Medical School.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029597.txt
The document shows a conversation between Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein about an invitation for Bill Clinton to join them. They discuss the use of "I" or "me" in the invitation before talking further. Lisa mentions her intention to reread Lolita while traveling to Australia, recommends My Antonia by Cather as the next read on a long plane trip, and expresses gratitude for Jeffrey's help with Serena and his kindness in making an event happen.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029593.txt
In this email conversation between Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein, Lisa is asking for help in wording an invitation to a woman named Serena Williams to join the company Poetry in America. She is unsure of how to ask without involving her in a poetry-related project. It is also mentioned that Serena Williams has some interest in Harvard poetry and childbirth-related issues. The exchange mentions Bill Clinton, Shaquille O'Neal, and Piers Morgan as individuals who have previously read poetry on television. Lisa also suggests reading My Antonia by Willa Cather for her next long plane trip.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029592.txt
The document is a letter from Elisa New, Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University, inviting the recipient to be a featured guest on her public television series "Poetry in America" for season four. The poem she wants to read and interpret with the recipient is by Sharon Olds called "The Language of the Brag," which compares feats of athletic prowess and poetic prowess to childbirth. If the recipient agrees to film with her, Elisa New will use their collaboration in an upcoming season of the series as well as in an online course for medical professionals she is creating in partnership with Harvard Medical School.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029590.txt
The document is a conversation between Elisa New and Jeffrey Epstein regarding an invitation to Serena Williams on November 25th. The content of the message is about Lisa's recommendation for reading My Antonia by Cather, which has similar themes to Lolita, as well as her gratitude towards Jeffrey for helping with Serena Williams. The conversation also includes Elisa mentioning that she will keep a "bootleg" episode and hopes to release it someday. The document is marked confidential and intended only for the addressee.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029589.txt
The document is a letter from Elisa New, the Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University, to Ms. Williams inviting her to be a featured guest on the public television series Poetry in America. The series discusses contemporary poems with various guests, including politicians, celebrities, and poets. If Ms. Williams agrees, they will spend 45 minutes discussing a poem by Sharon Olds that compares athletic prowess to childbirth at a location of her choice. The content from this conversation will be used in an upcoming season of the series and in a course for medical professionals created in partnership with Harvard Medical School.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029578.txt
The document contains a series of emails between Lisa New and Jeffrey regarding an invitation to join Clinton Eyc on a trip. Lisa mentions that she is going to reread "Lolita" before reading "My Antonia" by Cather, which has similar themes to "Lolita" in terms of the impact of a young girl on a man's life. She also thanks Jeffrey for his help with Serena and expresses her hope to release the bootleg episode someday. The document includes various topics such as travel plans, literary works, and expressions of gratitude and apologies.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029575.txt
The email conversation involves Lisa New and Jeffrey discussing an invitation to join Clinton Eyc. Lisa mentions her upcoming trip to Australia and recommends reading My Antonia by Cather. The two also talk about the "bootleg" episode of Serena, which involved a man reading a poem with them.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029573.txt
The document is an email exchange between Elisa New and J, discussing topics such as invitations, reading recommendations, personal experiences with Serena and WA, and the use of certain terms like "I" or "me." The names mentioned in the conversation include Jeffrey, Lisa New, and Clinton. The focus of the document seems to be on the exchange of ideas and opinions between the participants.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029569.txt
The document discusses the issue of inviting someone to join a company without asking them to be part of "Poetry in America". It also mentions that Serena considers herself a poetry person and how it might be relevant for her to appear on a Harvard poetry professor's show. The author would appreciate an edit for their invitation. In addition, the document references a poem about childbirth by Serena Williams, which raises awareness of discrimination against women athletes in sports and against women of color in childbirth. It is mentioned that Serena has appeared on PBS along with Bill Clinton and Shaquille O'Neal to read poetry for children. The author suggests starting with an invitation to join Clinton and mentions the need to hunt for a copy of Lolita or reread it on their way to Australia.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029566.txt
The document discusses an invitation for Serena Williams to appear on a show and read a poem about childbirth that raises awareness of discrimination against women athletes in sports and women of color in childbirth. The conversation also mentions other people such as Bill Clinton, Shaquille O'Neal, and Lisa New. Additionally, there is discussion about reading the book "My Antonia" by Cather on a plane trip and releasing a "bootleg" episode.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029543.txt
This document is a letter from Elisa New, Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University's Department of English, to someone named Woody about William Carlos Williams's poem "This Is Just to Say". The letter discusses the different readings and interpretations of the poem, including an aggressive reading, and how it might be more like a script than a typical poem due to its open-ended nature. New is also asking Woody if they would be willing to discuss the poem on camera for her upcoming Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on American poetry that will be launched internationally by edX in the next 18 months. The course will cover the history, art, and interpretation of American poetry using a variety of multimedia resources.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029518.txt
The document discusses Jeffrey Epstein, a billionaire who was accused of sex crimes involving underage girls. He pleaded guilty in Florida and received 13 months in prison. However, it was later revealed that he had struck a deal with federal prosecutors that spared him from facing steeper penalties. It was also reported that Epstein used his wealth and political connections to win special treatment. In recent weeks, allegations against Epstein have resurfaced as news organizations have published interviews with the alleged victims and taken a closer look at Alexander Acosta, who approved the secret deal while serving as U.S. attorney in Miami. He is now President Trump's secretary of labor. It was also mentioned that Epstein is a resident of the Virgin Islands.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029517.txt
The document is a letter from Elisa New, Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University's Department of English, inviting someone to be a featured guest on the series Poetry in America. The series features distinguished guests including Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, Cynthia Nixon, Shaquille O'Neal, Yo Yo Ma, Samantha Power, Herbie Hancock, John McCain, Nas, Angela Duckworth, Bono, Regina Spektor, Frank Gehry, Stuart Weitzman, E.O. Wilson, and many others. The poem to be read and interpreted together is by Pulitzer Prize winner Sharon Olds called "The Language of the Brag" which compares feats of athletic prowess and poetic prowess to childbirth.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029516.txt
The email discusses the recent meeting between Kanye West and Donald Trump, during which Kanye made a lengthy speech in the Oval Office. The sender of the email is Mark Tramo, a medical doctor who specializes in creativity and psychopathology. He plans to use this clip as an example in his class on "Creativity & Psychopathology" to discuss hypomania and how it relates to creative individuals such as Kanye West.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029505.txt
This document discusses the relationship between Middle Eastern monarchs and the Trump administration. It highlights the influence of certain individuals, including Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, in shaping U.S. foreign policy towards these countries. The author draws a connection between her previous work on Middle East Insight and recent events involving George Nader, who is described as a conduit between key players from Saudi Arabia and the UAE and the inner circle of the Trump administration.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029431.txt
The document is from Lisa New thanking Jeffrey Epstein for his contributions to Poetry in America and Verse Video Education. The letter highlights the accomplishments of 2017 and projects for 2018, acknowledging the support received from individuals who shared their talents, funding, equipment, business wisdom, organizational advice, or interest in the work. It mentions that making media is complex and expensive, and expresses gratitude to those who have helped navigate the journey from professor to professor/producer/director.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029298.txt
The document is a letter from Elisa New, Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University's Department of English, to Ms. Knowles-Carter. The letter invites her to be a featured guest on Poetry in America, a series that airs on public television stations and streams via Amazon Prime and other services. The poem they would read together is by contemporary poet Evie Shockley called "you can say that again, billie" which speaks back to Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" and evokes a history of gender and race in the American South. Elisa New mentions that Ms. Knowles-Carter is the ideal reader for this poem.