Documents tagged "New York"
Found 396 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025841.txt
In this email conversation between Kathy Ruemmler and Jeffrey E., they discuss the difficulty of making a decision about an apartment in New York that costs significantly more than their monthly salary. Kathy suggests waiting to make a decision until Sunday when she will have more information. The conversation also includes discussion about another person named Eric, who may be able to provide additional context for the decision.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025820.txt
The document is an email conversation between Kathy Ruemmler and Jeffrey E. regarding the topic of giving up an apartment in New York due to high rent costs. The key people involved are Kathy Ruemmler and Jeffrey E., who provide advice and discuss their feelings on the matter. They mention that they will consider calling Eric for a data point before making a decision.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025814.txt
In this exchange of emails between Kathy Ruemmler and Jeffrey E., Kathy expresses her hesitation about giving up her apartment in New York. Jeffrey suggests that she wait until Sunday to make a decision. The conversation also touches on topics such as the Jewish faith, politics, and public transportation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025763.txt
This document discusses the impact of increasing income inequality on U.S. economic growth and presents possible solutions to address this issue. The authors highlight that a degree of inequality is expected in market economies but too much inequality can hinder growth. They emphasize the need for a balance between promoting innovation and investment while addressing rising income inequality. The authors suggest that government policies, such as increasing education opportunities and implementing tax reforms, could help alleviate income inequality's negative effects on economic growth.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025537.txt
The email discusses a proposal for a poetry and science initiative that could begin immediately with funding of $500,000. The proposed course would combine the study of poetry with the study of science, environment, and the visual arts. Key people mentioned in the email include Lisa New, who is interested in supporting TV on a broad range of topics, and Jeffrey E., who is having a drink with the Dean of Ed School to explore this proposal among other topics. The initiative would include taped sessions from various experts such as Richard Dawkins, Walter Isaacson, David Mossberg, and David Malan.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025190.txt
The document discusses a potential meeting between two individuals regarding the science of sleep and dreams, with one person suggesting that they should meet when they are both in New York. The conversation also touches on topics such as politics in China, diplomatic relations, and charitable foundations. Both individuals mention their availability to meet in April, with one person indicating that they will be in New York from April 8th until the 18th.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025110.txt
This is an email exchange between Robert Kuhn and Jeffrey E. discussing the science of sleep and dreams, with Kuhn mentioning recent politics in China and his time moderating a discussion involving the PM with a leading Chinese technologist. The two are discussing meeting up, possibly around April 8th to April 18th when Kuhn is scheduled to be in New York.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025105.txt
In the document, Robert Kuhn mentions that he has just arrived in New York and will be staying there for ten days. He talks about the Trump-Xi Summit and how it was affected by the Syria strike. He also discusses his work on a project about the Science of Sleep and Dreams. He says that he is looking forward to meeting with Jeffrey E.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025094.txt
This document discusses Cuba's reestablishment of diplomatic relations with the United States and its potential for international trade and investment in light of recent events such as the lifting of economic embargoes. The author uses a SWOT analysis to present key points about Cuba, including its large population and strategic location in the Caribbean. The document also provides some background on Cuba's history and political climate, as well as information on other countries in the region, such as the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024185.txt
The document outlines the schedule for the 67th United Nations General Assembly in New York City from September to December 2012. Key events include a working breakfast hosted by Ireland, President Arrival at JFK Airport with an accompanying motorcade, and various meetings and dinners at locations such as One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and Helmsley Hotel. Notable attendees include Mary Robinson, Mohamed Rasheed, and other dignitaries. The document also mentions several flights, including QR 83, EK 201, and UA 81.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_024003.txt
The document is a confidential private placement memorandum for New Leaf Ventures III, L.P., which seeks to raise $375 million in limited partner interests. The offering is being made by New Leaf Ventures Partners and the memo discusses the terms of the investment, including the risks involved. It also notes that the interests have not been registered under federal securities laws and are being offered only to sophisticated investors on a confidential basis.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023731.txt
The document "Teaching Minds" by Roger Schank discusses the application of cognitive science in education and suggests a more student-centered approach to teaching that focuses on real-life learning projects. The author argues that traditional knowledge-based curricula are ineffective and proposes an alternative based on twelve cognitive processes underlying learning. He also addresses issues such as intelligence, university restructuring, and the negative impact of the best universities on public schools.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023720.txt
The article discusses the concept of shame and its importance in society, particularly in relation to financial executives' behavior during the 2008 financial crisis. Jennifer Jacquet, a researcher at the University of British Columbia, is highlighted as someone who studies the effects of honor and shame on cooperation. The author raises questions about the necessity of shame in balancing individual and group interests in various social dilemmas such as energy, food, water shortages, climate disruption, declining fisheries, increasing antibiotic resistance, and nuclear warfare.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023661.txt
This document is an email exchange between Jeffrey and Habibi about meeting in New York. They discuss the timing of their meet-up and Habibi's travel plans to be with his son at a new school. The conversation touches on topics such as house oversight, terror deals, and shoe sizes.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023545.txt
This email discusses an invitation to the New York Observer's 25th Anniversary celebration on March 14th. The event will be attended by influential figures in culture, media, and finance, such as Jared Kushner, Cory Booker, and Katie Couric. Mayor Michael Bloomberg will also attend the event to toast the attendees. The email includes a list of prominent individuals who have defined and shaped New York since 1987, including Larry Gagosian and Harvey Weinstein. The celebration is taking place at the Four Seasons Restaurant in New York City, with cocktails and light supper being served.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023452.txt
The document describes an educational initiative by Harvard Graduate School of Education and other organizations that combines the study of poetry with science, environment, and visual arts. Key topics include the exploration of various natural landscapes like oceans, ponds, marshes, mountains, forests, and coral reefs. The initiative features a diverse range of experts including poets, economists, historians, conservationists, scientists, and educators from Harvard University. Notable locations included in the study are Cape Cod, Nantucket, Vermont, New York, Connecticut, Jamaica, Aspen, California, Papua New Guinea, and Harvard's Houghton Rare Book Library.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023448.txt
This document is an email conversation between Jeffrey E. and Michael Wolff about a project they are working on involving Clinton, Woody Kagan, and budgeting for a film or television production. They also discuss reality TV production costs and budgeting, as well as other follow-ups such as the status of Whitman's "Song of Myself" reading and contact information for Michael Wolff.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023440.txt
The document contains a series of emails between Jeffrey E and Kathy Ruemmler discussing friendship as a biological process with complex interactions of altruism and cooperation, and how it does not lead to genetic fitness. Nick Christophalos is mentioned as someone who has done significant work in this area. The conversation also touches on topics such as decision making, the difficulty of saying no, the importance of sleep, and Kathy's reluctance to give up her apartment in New York.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023438.txt
Brockman, Inc. has announced the sale of NOISE by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein. The authors were represented in negotiations for US/Canadian rights by John Brockman and Max Brockman supervised auctions in the UK and foreign language markets. Thirty auctions were conducted within a week, setting new agency records for publishing advances in each market. Kahneman's THINKING FAST AND SLOW has been on The New York Times Bestseller List since publication in 2011 with global sales approaching 6 million copies. The authors are considered three of the greatest thinkers of our time and NOISE is expected to have far-reaching applications.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023433.txt
The document contains a conversation between Michael Wolff and Jeffrey E. regarding an event scheduled for Thursday at one o'clock. It also mentions the names Clinton Woody Kagan, David Brooks, and Lena Dunham, as well as Wgbh, an organization that has won 10 Emmys. The topic of budgeting is discussed, and it seems that a seminar on Whitman's "Song of Myself" may take place in the future. Additionally, Lisa New is mentioned as having had an interesting day with unexpected surprises.