Documents tagged "National"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024997.txt
The UN report on the Mavi Marmara incident was finally published and supports Israel's stance on the incident, leading to a legal justification for their Gaza policy. Turkey sought to use the report as an asset in its foreign policy towards Israel, but it is no longer useful for them. Cenap Çakmak discusses the UN report and Turkish foreign policy in this article.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024923.txt
This is an email from George Krassner talking about his experience as a columnist for Cavalier Magazine and how it hired fine scribes like Thomas Pynchon and Philip Roth. He also mentions Playboy, another men's magazine that was published around the same time. He writes about writing a column for Cavalier called "The Naked Emperor" and describes attending an auction of two-inch squares from bedsheets slept on by the Beatles during their first trip to America. His second column was about Lenny Bruce and his legal troubles.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024624.txt
The document discusses the history of student organizations and campus speech at the University, including regulations from 1964 prohibiting advocacy of political causes or candidates and other activities by student organizations at a specific location. The writer also mentions the launch and development of men's magazine Cavalier, which hired notable writers like Thomas Pynchon and Isaac Asimov and paid him $1,000 a month to write a column named "The Naked Emperor" about an auction of Beatles memorabilia. The writer later became known for creating the character Famous Author, who appears in a series of books written under a pseudonym.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024374.txt
Cavalier Magazine was launched by Fawcett Publications in 1952 as a men's magazine aimed at young and hip readers. The magazine hired notable writers such as Thomas Pynchon, Philip Roth, William Saroyan, Isaac Asimov, and Theodore Sturgeon. In the 1960s, the author was invited to write for Cavalier under the column "The Naked Emperor," which covered topics such as auctions of Beatles' hotel linens and the legal troubles of Lenny Bruce.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023666.txt
Robert Lawrence Kuhn is a public intellectual, international corporate strategist, investment banker, and expert on China. He has worked with China's state leaders for over 30 years and provides commentary on media outlets such as CNN, CGTN, CNBC, and Fox Business. Dr. Kuhn authored How China’s Leaders Think (featuring President Xi) and The Man Who Changed China: The Life and Legacy of Jiang Zemin (China's best-selling book of 2005). He is also the co-creator and co-producer of the award-winning, five-part series China’s Challenges with Shanghai Media Group.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023287.txt
The Daily Telegraph published an article on Friday September 15, 20 a Tony award-winning play called "Oslo" about the Middle East peace process and the Oslo Accords. The play was written by JT Rogers and stars Toby Stephens. It tells the story of the unexpected friendship between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators in a remote Norwegian house and their efforts to end decades of hostility. The production is so successful that it has already virtually sold out its month-long run at the National Theatre, prompting a transfer to the West End in October.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022277.txt
The National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule requiring employers to post notices informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The board believes that many employees are unaware of their rights under the statute and that the rule will increase knowledge of the NLRA among employees, in order to better enable the exercise of rights under the statute. The final rule establishes the size, form, and content of the notice, and sets forth provisions regarding the enforcement of the rule. The rule will be effective on November 14, 2011.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019206.txt
Edward Snowden is a former National Security Agency (NSA) employee who stole and released classified information in 2013. He claimed to be a whistleblower exposing NSA overreach, but has been accused of lying about his actions and dealings with Russian intelligence. The article suggests that Mr. Snowden intended to engage in espionage and not just expose the NSA's activities. He is currently seeking a pardon.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016804.txt
This document is a summary of the book "Deep Thinking" by John Brockman, which explores artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives. The author assembles 25 scientists who have spent their careers studying AI to examine topics such as mind, thinking, and intelligence. Topics discussed in the book include the potential dangers of AI, including the existential threat posed by self-improving machine learning. Some contributors to the book are deeply concerned about these dangers while others take a more optimistic view. The book is an introduction to the landscape of crucial issues related to artificial intelligence.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016221.txt
The article "Deep Thinking" by John Brockman discusses the advancements in artificial intelligence and its impact on society. The author has compiled a round-table examination of AI featuring experts who have been thinking about the field for most of their careers. The discussion focuses on various aspects of AI, including unsupervised learning, self-improving machines, and the potential dangers and benefits of AI. The article examines diverse perspectives from computer scientists, physicists, philosophers, and entrepreneurs to provide a comprehensive understanding of where AI might be taking us.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016111.txt
The Saudi National Transformation Plan aims to diversify the economy away from oil but faces challenges in meeting ambitious targets and maintaining macro stability. The USD peg is likely to hold, but energy policy may need to become less aggressive to support FX policies. Large and regular sovereign Eurobond issuance is expected to weigh on regional bond spreads if risk appetite does not hold up or fiscal balance slips. The NTP suggestion that production capacity is maintained until 2020 reinforces the expectation of medium-term oil market tightness, but achieving a gas production target that could displace domestic crude demand and boost export capacity may be challenging.