Documents tagged "Say"
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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_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_029452.txt
Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley investor and board member at Facebook, has been warning about issues facing big tech companies for years. He is now at the center of controversy over Russian meddling in U.S. democracy through Facebook, which he has been associated with since its founding. Additionally, Thiel has made headlines with his support for President Trump, as well as his interest in New Zealand citizenship and Bitcoin investments. In a recent interview, Thiel discussed these topics and others related to the evolving role of content on the internet and the tech elite's fascination with hideaways.
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_028958.txt
The document discusses a project related to a WA poetry release, which involves obtaining approval from Woody Allen for the use of his footage. The project is part of a larger initiative aimed at bringing poetry into mainstream English Language Arts classrooms and includes conversations with prominent figures such as Bill Clinton and Al Gore. The conversation would be part of a HarvardX online platform. The document also mentions Soon-Yi Previn, who expresses an open principle to the project but notes that the release would need to be reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027774.txt
The document appears to be a series of iMessage conversations between two individuals named Jee and Steve, discussing their whereabouts and plans for socializing. Key topics include meeting POTUS on the train, checking if one person has a wallet, and coordinating schedules for attending an event. The conversation spans from June 12 to June 13.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027762.txt
The document is a conversation between two people named Jee and e:jeeitunes@gmail.com. The conversation took place on June 12, 2019, via iMessage, with messages sent at around 12:55 pm and 12:57 pm. The participants discussed their whereabouts, with one person mentioning that they are sitting next to Steve and another saying they have just met someone named POTUS while on a train to New York. They also asked about the other's wallet and mentioned losing something. The document contains references to HOUSE OVERSIGHT 027762 and HOUSE OVERSIGHT 027763, but it is unclear what they refer to in this context.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015032.txt
This document is a summary of Paul Krassner's career as an investigative satirist over the past 60 years. Key people in this document include Paul Krassner himself, George Carlin, Arianna Huffington, Tom Robbins, Ken Kesey, Kurt Vonnegut, and The New York Times. It is evident that Paul Krassner's work has had a significant impact on many individuals, including those who have become prominent figures in their own right. The document also highlights the importance of satire as a tool for exposing hypocrisy and absurdity in American culture.