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Focuses on a dinner in New York City which was attended by radicalism and conservatism advocates, with H. G. Wells as guest of honor. Characterization of Wells as a parlor Bolshevik; Wells' indictment of the existing organization and conduct of society; Response of the succeeding speakers to Wells' fatalism; Proneness of Americans to optimistic fatalism.

The article presents information about Henry Rutgers Marshall, who died in New York on May 2, 1927 was an unusual type of public servant. An architect of high standing, a distinguished critic, a university lecturer, an author of six important works on aesthetic and philosophical subjects, he spent the last eight years of his life as secretary of the Municipal Art Commission of the City of New York. He devoted himself to the difficult and often trying labor of passing upon all the architectural and communal undertakings that came before the Art Commission of the metropolis for approval.

The article offers Quora questions including life of working class New Yorkers; the most ghetto neighborhood of New York City; and the author's job in New York was at an Irish delicatessen. It mentions that the author worked part-time as a lecturer at a reputable university and as a receptionist. It offers a quote from the former U.S. president Ronald Reagan regarding the American dream and every American is free to become whatever God intends he should become.

Focuses on 'Creating Cranbook,' a public symposium celebrating the expansion program of Michigan's Cranbook Academy of Art, in New York's Cooper Union on April 30 to May 1, 2004. Architects who will participate on the symposium; Programs and activities.

The article reports on the World Future Society's 1986 conference, entitled "FutureFocus: The Next Fifteen Years," held from July 13 to 17 in New York City. The conference explored the challenges facing the world over the next 15 years and debated how these challenges may be met. Keynote speaker Alvin Toffler set the tone for the conference with his challenge to futurists to examine low probability or high impact futures. Toffler proposed that the World Future Society organize a bilevel task force on U.S.-Mexico relations to study trade, drug trafficking, immigration, education, and other issues of vital importance to both nations.

Cites the author's observations regarding the public tribute to a beloved writer which was presented in New York. Description of the moral offense of the speakers; Consideration of inhibition as the expression of neural vigor; Consideration of the social affair as one that most calls for improvement.

Barely twenty years ago that shrewd thinker and bold speaker, Fenimore Cooper, stigmatized New York society as provincial. Though expressed with unnecessary vehemence, the charge was at the time true in the main; but were the great novelist now living, he would see abundant reason for changing his opinion. And among the many symptoms of metropolitanism, which the New York City displays, none is more striking than the multiplication of clubs. And while clubs develop the intellectual character of their members, they do so without forming petty cliques and camaraderie. The club is too large a body to be at the mercy of any one man or any few men. Mutual admiration societies do not find their origin there.

The article presents a recap of the 2007 Media Summit, which took place on February 7-8, 2007 at midtown Manhattan, New York City's McGraw-Hill Building. It says that the Summit's keynote speakers, Barry Dill, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of IAC/InterActiveCorp and chairman of Expedia, Inc., and Rupert Murdoch, chairman and CEO of News Corporation, focused on the motion picture business despite the attention given to impressive liquid crystal displays.

The article offers information on the speakers provided by the Economy Connection of the Union for Radical Political Economics for conventions. Also offered is information on a New York City meeting of the World Hunger Year (WHY) organization, and information about the Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP).

The article offers information on the lifetime achievement award convention honoring U.S. Congressman John Conyers on September 19, 2008, in New York City. An announcement for speakers and resources from the Economy Connection of the Union for Radical Political Economics is also provided.

The article offers information on the first and second major exhibitions to be opened on the outskirts of Moscow in July 1959 and at the Coliseum in New York City respectively. The first exhibition was staged by the U.S. in the U.S.S.R. while the second one was staged by the U.S.S.R. in the U.S. The exhibitions aim to show the growth of science, technology, and culture in the 2 countries. Lecturer George Nelson reveals that the exhibition aims to present information in a straightforward fashion.

The article presents information about special events taking place in the United States. "Economy Connection," a new project of the Union for Radical Political Economics provides speakers for a political or educational event. A concert and dinner to celebrate War Registers League's peace award is being organized in New York city. Cooperative summer camp and educational and recreational center "Circle Pines Center" is celebrating its 60th anniversary celebrations in Michigan.

Presents information on the Chemical Industry Global Outlook conference to be held at the Westin Hotel in Times Square, New York City from December 9 to 10, 2004. Topics to be discussed in the forum; Speakers; Details of the activities in the conference.

Profiles Lalia Rach, associate dean of the Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management at New York University. Her advice regarding senior travel; Reason she is a favorite on the travel industry speaking circuit; Educational and career background. INSETS: THE BIG IDEAS;Looking Back at 25 Years....

The article announces that representatives from a not-for-profit nursing home, Elant, have been invited by the Rotary International to speak at the annual Rotary International Day at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on November 8, 2008. They are Dana Diorio-Casey and Louise Quartuccio. They will discuss about the first Elderact Rotary service club in the U.S.

This article discusses highlights of the Articulate Executive, a 2006 Liminal Group event in New York City. During the event, Oren Michels faced the fire as he received presentation training in front of 250 attendees. Michels, the CEO of Internet company Mashery, gave a presentation, then sat as David S. Rose, venture-capital pitch coach, critiqued Michels' style and proceeded to give an off-the-cuff revision of Michels' presentation.

Highlights the sixth annual Jazz at Lincoln Center's Band Director Academy from July 14 to 16, 2005 in New York City. Topics discussed related to jazz music; Lecturers; Relevance of the event to students learning the basics of jazz harmony.

Features the speakers for the Republican National Convention to be held in New York City in August 2004. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg; U.S. Vice President Richard Cheney; U.S. President George W. Bush.

Narrates how former United States Vice President Al Gore spent his first few hours as a lecturer at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City on February 6, 2001. Views of students; Attire worn by Gore; School policy followed by Gore.

Focuses on business lecturer Ken Blanchard's speaking engagement at the Hotel Syracuse in New York City on August 22, 2000. Emphasis on leadership; Involvement in a fund raising event for the Syracuse Rescue Mission; Blanchard's fees for speaking events; Authorship of the book `Big Bucks!'; Philosophy called `perpetual prosperity.'

The article discusses the highlights of the Investment Conference hosted by billionaire Ron Baron held in New York City on November 7, 2014. Topics covered include chief executive officers (CEO) who were the featured speakers at the event, including T. Andrew Smith from Brookdale Senior Living, entertainers who performed at lunch-time performances, and the market outlook and investment strategy discussed by Baron Funds fund managers during the afternoon panel.

Presents a directory of speakers bureaus in New York City. Sample speakers; Contact information.

The article reports that Vikas Sinha, chief financial officer of Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc., will be lecturing at the 10th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference in New York City on April 5, 2011.

The article reports on the participation of Bernard A. Krooks, president of the Special Needs Alliance, as one of the prominent industry speakers during the 2009 Estate Planners Day to be held in New York City on May 6, 2009. He will discuss the use of Supplemental Needs Trust in an Estate Planning Practice. Moreover, Krooks is also past president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

The article features David Hurd, director of the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education (OROE), as the speaker at the Paper Stock Industries (PSI) Paper Week to be held from March 22-24, 2009 in New York City. Hurd is an expert in recycling programs and market development and recycling enterprise initiatives. He is involved in environmental research and development, nonprofit management and economic development.

The article reports on Rosamond Bernier, art and high culture lecturer, who will make her farewell appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on March 13, 2008. She has given a series of talks at the Met almost every year since 1971. Bernier's career as a fashion editor for "Vogue" magazine, her marriage to French journalist Georges Bernier and life in Paris, France for twenty years as well as her return to New York City and her previous lectures.

The article focuses on the task assigned to Dan Barlett and Joe Lockhart as guest speakers for the American Forest & Paper Association's (AF&PA) 131st Annual Paper Week Luncheon on April 1, 2008 in New York City. It stresses that Barlett will discuss life in the West Wing and America's international relationship. Further, the background of two speakers is also included.

The article announces that safety officer Walter Dusseldorp of Nyack Hospital will speak on disaster management at the Rockland Graduate Campus of Long Island University in New York. He will share his expertise to discuss the steps that an organization should take to develop and implement a disaster management program.

The article offers news briefs related to business developments in New York. Art Hamlin was appointed director of economic development Nationals Grid for upstate New York. A summit about biomass in the Northeast will be hosted by Cornell University starting November 11, 2007. The president and CEO of Anaren Inc. Lawrence Sala, will speak at Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management on November 19, 2007.

The article reports that David Gregory, NBC News Chief White House correspondent, will be the featured speaker at the Annual Paper Week Luncheon on March 27, 2007 in New York City. Gregory has been named one of Washington's 50 best and most influential journalists. The reporter's discussion will focus on current affairs and the issues involving today's politics.

The article reports on the sentencing of convicted former part-time City University of New York (CUNY) lecturer Mohamed Yousry in New York City. Yousry, a professional Arabic-English translator, was arrested in April 2002 on charges of assisting a terrorist organization through activity as translator for attorney Lynne Stewart, who was representing the imprisoned Sheik Abdel Rahman. Although Yousry was released on bond, the CUNY administration summarily suspended him and denied him any further appointment. The sentencing encountered a series of delays, not least among them owing to the surgery and subsequent treatment that Stewart had to undergo for breast cancer. The judge handed down a sentence of only twenty-eight months for Stewart and twenty months for Yousry.

The article reports that Maureen Halahan, president of the Orange County Partnership, will be the guest speaker at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting on August 24, 2006 in Orange County, New York City. The topic for the breakfast is "Mid-Year Economic Report for Orange County" which identifies the terms of its economic growth.

Features the OlsonNow Forum held in New York City on December 3, 2005.

Presents information on the U.S. Maritime Security Expo to be held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City from September 20 to 21, 2005. Maritime security issues that will be discussed at the event; Keynote speakers; Workshops that will be held during the exhibition.

Announces the speakers for the upcoming meetings of the New York Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Rachel Herz of Brown University; Luca Turin; Steven Bernasek of Princeton University.

Provides suggestions for meeting planners on dealing with last-minute cancellation of speakers. Cancellation of a conference to be held by Network for Medical Communication and Research in New York City on June 19, 2004; Significance of including early on-site arrival times in the contracts of planners with speakers.