Documents tagged "Basic"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031359.txt
The document discusses a convention hosted by Nobel Charitable Trust called Earth Environment Convention where developers of eco-friendly products and renewable energy will exhibit their products. The event aims to promote sustainable development, provide grants for natural conservation efforts, support children's environments globally, and contribute to making Japan a leader in environmental issues and technologies. Unauthorized use of information or postings is strictly prohibited at the convention.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029839.txt
In this email exchange, Leah Reis-Dennis is reaching out to Jeffrey for help in obtaining a release from Woody Allen for footage of a conversation between him and Lisa New. If the footage is released, it will be part of an initiative to bring poetry into English Language Arts classrooms around the world. The project has already featured interviews with several prominent figures including Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John McCain, and Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029564.txt
The document tells a humorous story about Prime Minister Mori of Japan having difficulty with basic English conversation while visiting the United States to meet President Barack Obama. The instructor had advised Mori to say "how r u" when shaking hands with Obama, but instead he mistakenly said "who r u?" and then replied "me too" after Obama introduced himself as Michelle's husband.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029253.txt
This document discusses a potential release of footage featuring Woody Allen discussing a poem by William Carlos Williams. It mentions that the footage will be used for a non-profit project called Verse Video Education, which aims to bring poetry into English Language Arts classrooms. The conversation with Woody Allen would be part of a larger initiative headed by Lisa New and Leah Reis-Dennis, who are seeking approval from him and possibly a lawyer before proceeding.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028957.txt
The document is a message from Leah Reis-Dennis to Jeffrey regarding the release of footage featuring Woody Allen for Lisa New's non-profit organization, Verse Video Education. The message mentions that they have filmed conversations with various distinguished Americans on poetry and are looking into creating an initiative called Poetry in America, which includes an online course, television series, and online professional development courses for English Language Arts teachers and students. Leah Reis-Dennis is asking if Woody Allen might be open to releasing the footage or only certain parts of their project.