Connecticut Center for the Book’s Publication Party for Language for a New Century: Contemporary Poetry from the Middle East, Asia & Beyond
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Connecticut Center for the Book’s Publication Party for Language for a New Century: Contemporary Poetry from the Middle East, Asia & Beyond. Readings from Language for a New Century: Contemporary Poetry from the Middle East, Asia & Beyond by co-editors Tina Chang and Ravi Shankar, and by contributors Khaled Mattawa, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Sudeep Sen, and Pireeni Sundaralingam, whose travel arrangements were generously supported by the Central Connecticut State University Diversity Initiative Grant. Hailed by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Nadine Gordimer as, “A beautiful achievement for world literature,” this anthology was inspired by the way in which Western media depicted people of Eastern descent after the events of September 11, 2001. It offers more than 400 poems by writers from sixty-one countries or territories in East Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
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Bilingual Poetry Recitation: Celebrating Local Talent
Recital Bilingue De Poesia: Celebrando Talento Local
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A Bilingual Poetry Recitation for National Poetry Month of poems recited by local poets in Spanish followed by an open microphone for poems in any language.
Para celebrar El Mes Nacional de Poesía, la Biblioteca de Hartford tuvo un Recital de Poesía Bilingüe miércoles por la noche, el 23 de abril del 2008.  Los Poemas fueron leidos por poetas locales en Español y después hubo un micrófono abierto.
(approx 1 h 10 min)
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HartfordInfo Today: Hartford in the Global Economy - Can We Compete for Jobs, Talent, and Capital?
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Local leaders discuss how Hartford fits into the global economy.
(approx 1 h 37 min)

From Butterflies to Speaking Highs
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Learn how to improve your communication skills for presentations, business meetings, and speeches.
(approx 1 h 12 min)
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The Future of Interstate I-84
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Reasons and alternatives for moving I-84 through Hartford.
(approx 1 h 41 min)

HartfordInfo Today -- Connecticut Promise Zones
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The Connecticut State Legislature is currently considering a bill to create Connecticut Promise Zones. Hear about this groundbreaking education idea.
Moderator: Hartford City Councilman Jim Boucher
(approx 1 h 37 min)

A Puerto Rican Mystery Writer Confesses
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Steven Torres, author of the Precinct Puerto Rico mystery series and The Concrete Maze, speaks about his writing process, the inspiration for his novels and stories, and how he became a published and award-winning writer.
(approx 52 min)

Mysteries Solved
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Connecticut authors of serial mysteries--Chris Knopf, Karen Olson, and Mary-Ann Tirone Smith--will discuss their craft and inspiration as members of a panel moderated by Virginia Hale, Ph.D.
(approx 55 min)
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GUIDING IMMIGRANTS: Knowing Your Rights with Immigration
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What immigrants should know if they encounter Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at their home, their workplace, or on the street. Presented by Kara Hart, Attorney, Greater Hartford Legal Aid.
(approx 55 min)
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