International Jazz Day Concert

Live from NYC: International Jazz Day Concert - NEW!
Monday, April 30, 2012
19:30 EDT (23:30 UTC)

URL: http://conx.state.gov/digital-diplomacy/  (Short URL: http://goo.gl/vFhaK )

Description:

On April 30, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock will headline a star-studded sunset concert in New York City at the UN General Assembly Hall. Hosted by Morgan Freeman, Robert DeNiro, Michael Douglas, and Quincy Jones, this concert celebrates International Jazz Day—a day intended to unite communities all over the world to learn about the art of jazz, its roots, and its impact.

The performer lineup includes Dee Dee Bridgewater, Wynton Marsalis, Wayne Shorter, Christian McBride, Esperanza Spalding, Jack DeJohnette, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, and Jimmy Heath. The Americans will be joined by an international cast of musicians spanning different genres, including Richard Bona (Cameroon), Hiromi Uehara (Japan), Zakir Hussain (India), Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Lang Lang (China), Eli Degibri (Israel), and Romero Lubambo (Brazil). Tune in for this two-hour musical event!

Format: This will be an interactive video webcast in English. Please click on the URL above to participate.

The 10 Best Interview Questions to Ask

When your interviewer wraps up your job interview by asking if you have any questions, you might think that he or she is finishedassessing you, but that's not quite the case. Interviewers draw conclusions about you based on the questions you ask--or don't ask. You don't want to give the impression that you're not very interested in the job, or that you're only concerned about the compensation. Instead, ask about the work, company, and team. Here are 10 great questions for your interviewer: 1. What are the biggest challenges the person in this position will face?

Read More: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-best-interview-questions-ask-130422407.html

Living in the Moment and Success

Topic: Living in the Moment and Success

Fun Fact of the Day: The far northern state of “Montana has 3 times more cattle than people” (johnb0127.hubpages.com).

“Life is a succession of moments. To live each one is to succeed.” – Corita Kent

Topic:

1. Do you consider yourself as a person who lives in the moment or one who tends 

 to constantly follow plans? What differences in character or circumstances do see between those who plan and those who live one day at a time?

2. Is spontaneity a good thing or do you consider it reckless behavior? What are the biggest positives and negatives of living in the moment?

3. Life is full of obstacles and unexpected twists and turns. How can living in the moment help us adapt to these challenges and thrive in unexpected situations?

4. Can spontaneity lead to success? If you quit your job, for example, and move to another city to start over, how could you try to make a fresh start in this situation?

Who do you think are generally more successful: People who live spontaneously or those who plan out goals and take steps to achieve them?

5. Is it more important to enjoy each moment or to always plan for the future? Can you ever really plan for everything that gets in your way? Do ambitions and goals prevent us from ever truly living in the moment and enjoying our lives? Who do you think is happier overall: Those who live spontaneously or those who plan?

6. What plans do you have for the future? Do you take life a day at a time or do you live for a goal, following a planned path? Can we really preserve the future for the next generation or should we focus more on our own immediate lives?

Schedule:

Saturday 07 April: Alex will lead at 10:30!

Thursday 12 April at 5:30

Outstanding Women of English Speaking Countries

Outstanding Women of English Speaking Countries 

1. Julia Gillard (Australia). On 11 December 2007, she became the first female Prime Minister in Australia and still holds this role. Soon after Gillard first took over from former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, she expressed her support for mandatory internet filters in Australia and justified her stance by saying that images of child abuse and child pornography should not be legally available on the internet. Do you support her position? How important is it that she is the first female to hold the Prime Minister position in her country's history?

2. Jeanne Mathilde Sauvé (April 26, 1922 – January 26, 1993) was the first woman to serve as Governor General of Canada (May 14, 1984 – January 28, 1990). Sauvé caused some controversy, mostly due to increased security around the office, as well as an anti-monarchist attitude towards her position. What does the Governor General do? Would you support or criticize her for her views?

3. Dame Jenny Shipley (New Zealand) served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand from December 1997 to December 1999, the first woman to hold this office there. Under her administration, Shipley personally helped lower the legal alcohol age from 20 to 18 in 1999. What’s your attitude toward this achievement? Why is this issue important?

4.Margaret Thatcher (UK) , was the longest-serving British Prime Minister (1979-1990) of the 20th century, and the only woman ever to have held the post. Her political philosophy and economic policies emphasised deregulation (particularly of the financial sector), flexible labour markets, the privatization of state-owned companies, and reducing the power and influence of trade unions. Why would her accomplishments be considered important? Do you share her views?

5. Madeleine Albright (USA) was the first woman to become Secretary of State. In this position, Albright reinforced the United States' alliances, advocated democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade, business, labor, and environmental standards abroad. How important were her successes in this role?

See you next week: Thursday, April 12, 7.30-7.00 PM; Saturday, April 14, 10.30 – 12.00 AM

Fahrenheit 451 Video Guide - Watch Video

http://neabigread.org/books/fahrenheit451/filmguide.php

The Big Read Program in the USA

http://neabigread.org/getinvolved.php
http://www.nea.gov/research/ToRead_ExecSum.pdf
http://neabigread.org/events/#Event46192
http://www.arts.gov/bigreadblog/
http://neabigread.org/books/fahrenheit451/teachersguide02.php
http://www.raybradbury.com
http://www.spaceagecity.com/bradbury
This is a privately maintained site with considerable information on Bradbury and his writing career.

Pride vs. Humility

Introductions

Ask your partner

- Tomorrow is April Fool's Day. What are some of the best jokes or pranks that you have ever seen or head about? What is a good way to "fool" someone this day?

- Who is your favorite character of all-time from any movie, book or television show?

Discussion Topic: Pride vs. Humility

1. Is it important to be proud of yourself for the work that you do/
2. Among people who are famous, can you think of an example of someone who is very proud of himself?
3. Is it possible to become too proud of yourself?  Can anything bad happen if people are too proud of themselves?
4. Is there a difference between confidence and pride? What is this difference?
5. Can you think of any examples of people who are both humble and successful?
Group Contest

Our Schedule

Thursday, April 5 - 5:30 pm.
Saturday, April 7 - 10:30 am.
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