Documents tagged "street"
Found 102 documents with this tag
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_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_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_029401.txt
This document discusses Donald Trump's ideas on health care being dismissed by Republican experts. The author expresses disbelief and seeks help from the recipient. The document also mentions a meeting that took place yesterday, as well as the sender's birthday.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029340.txt
The document discusses the possibility of another bear market and includes a report by Forbes columnist Ken Fisher's firm on the stock market forecast and analysis that can be used in a portfolio right now. It also touches upon the issue of estate tax, specifically highlighting the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and President Barack Obama's proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 which includes lowering the exclusion for estate taxes, gift-tax exemption, and generation-skipping transfer tax to $3.5 million and $1 million respectively. The document suggests that financial advisers and tax attorneys should stay one step ahead of Washington's search for revenue in order to navigate these changes effectively.
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.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029269.txt
This email discusses a legal agreement between Woody Allen and Lisa New, in which they need clarifications before proceeding. The topic of the television show is also mentioned, as it has been picked up by American Public Television for distribution nationally, and they have asked for more episodes. Additionally, Lisa expresses interest in seeing computer-written haiku and elegy.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029100.txt
Masha Drokova is discussing with Martin about finding the right reporters for a story. She mentions that she has been waiting for Nowak to respond and provides a list of outlets they can approach, including MIT Technology Review, Nature, Washington Post, Science, Wall Street Journal, and WIRED. The discussion also includes the topic of the federal budget for science and how Trump's slashing of funding may impact it. The information being exchanged is confidential and intended only for the addressee.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029098.txt
This document appears to contain a series of emails discussing various topics related to science funding and political issues. Key people mentioned in the document include Martin A. Nowak and Jeffrey E. Masha Drokova is also mentioned, although it's unclear what her role is in the context of this discussion. The topic being discussed involves finding ways to bridge a funding gap for scientific research, and there are suggestions made about approaching various media outlets for coverage. The emails also mention a House Oversight Committee and reference political articles from sources like Bloomberg and Congress.gov.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028976.txt
The email discusses the production of a television show featuring Woody Allen. Lisa New is seeking clarifications on an agreement sent by Irwin Tenenbaum, and she wants to ensure that Woody's billing will not be larger or more important than Bill Clinton or Joe Biden. The Harvard week of content needs to be edited in the next 10 days. The show has been picked up by American Public Television for distribution nationally, and they have asked for an additional 5 episodes.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028780.txt
The document discusses Dangene and Jennie Enterprises, a company located at 66 East 55th Street in New York City with Jeffrey Epstein as the Founder & Chairman. A key person mentioned is Trump, who has been given a scorecard based on his performance compared to Pope Francis.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028728.txt
The email discusses the topic of U.S. diplomatic efforts to reach out to Iran regarding their nuclear programs, and highlights key figures such as Larry Summers, Joe Biden, Ali Akbar Salehi, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and President Obama. It mentions past instances where U.S. attempts at diplomacy with Iran have been met with rejection by the Iranian leadership. The email also refers to a Wall Street Journal editorial titled "The Ayatollah Always Says No" and provides background on the Farsi language and its word for 'no'.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028501.txt
The document discusses the 2017 IFP Gotham Awards and involves multiple people including Steven Pfeiffer from Independent Filmmaker Project, Jeffrey E, Peggy Siegal, Richard Kahn, and others. The conversation revolves around donations for chairs at the event, with information about company names, contact names, addresses, and contributions being requested or provided.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028487.txt
This document is a forwarded email with attachments featuring an individual named Edward "Ed" Mezvinsky, who was a former Democrat congressman representing Iowa's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1973 to 1977. The emails highlight his connections with the Clintons and other politicians, as well as his legal issues including bank fraud convictions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027102.txt
The email discusses an article from the Wall Street Journal about Joe Biden's offer of direct bilateral talks with Iran regarding its nuclear programs and the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's rejection of such talks. The author of the email, Jeffrey Epstein, is providing information on a dinner meeting and Israel-related news briefings to Larry Summers.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027036.txt
The document is a series of emails between Lisa New and Jeffrey Epstein discussing the scheduling and location for a taping. The focus is on key people, places, and topics such as the availability of specific dates in October, the possibility of conducting the taping at Lisa's house, the involvement of students or just the two of them, and potential guests to the seminar like John McCain, Tony Kushner, and Al Gore.