Christopher Hill
New York Philharmonic Improves North Korea/U.S. Relations?
In Beijing on Tuesday, U.S. and North Korean officials met for the first time since December to resume those seemingly endless nuclear talks, which apparently didn’t go very far, as the north still “wants more energy aid and diplomatic concessions" before it ditches the WMD. Concessions? Hmm…how ‘bout some George Gershwin tunes instead?! Those will be delivered to Pyongyang on Feb. 26 when the New York Philharmonic performs a concert that North Korea’s government has agreed to broadcast live throughout the country, according to Reuters, which also reports that officials say the concert “could break cultural boundaries and draw the two countries closer.” Um, okay! More after the jump. read more »
Events for March 6, 2007 [UPDATED]
8 a.m. A discussion with Christopher Hill, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, will be held on recent progress in 6-party talks on North Korea at Japan Society, 333 E. 47th Street, between First and Second avenues.
10 a.m. The New York City Campaign Finance Board will meet at 40 Rector St., between Washington and West streets.
11 a.m. Speaker Christine Quinn and Council Members promote the Council's Health Tomorrow campaign at the Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 W. 138th Street, near Seventh Avenue. read more »
