John Kirton Declares The G8 at L'Aquila a Summit of Solid SuccessL'Aquila, Italy – The G8’s 2009 L’Aquila Summit has been a solid success, says John Kirton, director of the G8 Research Group. He gives it an overall grade of B, slightly above the long-term G8 summit average of B-. L’Aquila’s solid success was led by its B+ achievements on climate, trade and G8 architecture, followed by B on democracy in Iran and a B- on food security and on the economy and finance.
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Dear Ayoub, I would like to tell you about a wonderful Indian Summer Showcase concert at the museum this week. Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers will perform works from their new album, Songs in the Night, which has won critical acclaim in Rolling Stone, Time Out New York, and the Washington Post.Samantha Crain and the Midnight ShiversSaturday, July 11, 20095:00 pmOutdoor Welcome PlazaSamantha Crain’s haunting voice, well-chosen words, and emotional depth set her apart. She presents each song with unfeigned fervor as her voice rises and falls over the roots-infused, fertile arrangements of the Midnight Shivers (Jacob Edwards, Andrew Tanz, and Stephen Sebastian). Ms. Crain (Choctaw) is 22 years old and lives in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The 90-minute 5 pm concert is free and open to the public, with no reservations required. Ms. Crain will also present a 45-minute family program at noon.I look forward to meeting you this Saturday.Thank you,MargaretMargaret SaganCultural Arts Participant Coordinator
Dear Ayoub, I would like to tell you about a wonderful Indian Summer Showcase concert at the museum this week. Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers will perform works from their new album, Songs in the Night, which has won critical acclaim in Rolling Stone, Time Out New York, and the Washington Post.Samantha Crain and the Midnight ShiversSaturday, July 11, 20095:00 pmOutdoor Welcome PlazaSamantha Crain’s haunting voice, well-chosen words, and emotional depth set her apart. She presents each song with unfeigned fervor as her voice rises and falls over the roots-infused, fertile arrangements of the Midnight Shivers (Jacob Edwards, Andrew Tanz, and Stephen Sebastian). Ms. Crain (Choctaw) is 22 years old and lives in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The 90-minute 5 pm concert is free and open to the public, with no reservations required. Ms. Crain will also present a 45-minute family program at noon.I look forward to meeting you this Saturday.Thank you,MargaretMargaret SaganCultural Arts Participant Coordinator
