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October 24, 2008, marks the 13th anniversary of Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest. She is one of more than 2,000 political prisoners in Burma. Throughout her arrest, she has served as a symbol of non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights and an inspiration to those seeking a peaceful, democratic Burma.
What is the most effective way to encourage democracy within repressive regimes?
Alex in Massachusetts writes:
Talking to them, but also to their people. Many gov'ts may be anti-American or anti-democracy, but those feelings may not reflect the feelings of people as a whole. We also need to show that we support democracies, even if they are not our friends. The election of Hamas could have been a watershed moment where we showed the world that we value democratic representation no matter what.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
What is the most effective way to encourage democracy within repressive regimes?
In practicality: Regime replacement therapy.
Otherwise people have to suffer longer than needed.
Minn in Burma writes:
first: enlighten them
second:encourage them
Humphrey in Nigeria writes:
Democratic process grows better in a peaceful atmospher, the process of ensuring that peace rain in an already complex conflict situation should be the best methode of encouraging democracy. And there is this stronge detemination that could be an inner habite that an indidual or group could play towards this peace making. And if pople playing such roles are identified and encourage democracy will be sustained.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Minn in Burma writes: "first: enlighten them, second:encourage them "
Indeed, this follows right in line with "regime replacement therapy" as the most effective path.
First you enlighten tyrants that they are an anacronism from the last century, and second you encourage them to take an early retirement...
I'm sure freedom loving people will find creative ways...
Luke in New England writes:
People have a natural desire for democracy but see their government as an giant barrier to that dream.
There are many things we can do as individuals to counter-act that mindset, but the only thing we can do as a nation is to try to rescue every single person that speaks up against a dictatorial government.
Soon people will see that the easiest way to get out of the horrible conditions they are in is to lead a protest. This will go a long way toward loosing the dictator's grip.
We can also help the dissidents, who have made it out, to keep the fire burning. Life in exile can be really tough and distract them from the cause of democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Sarmoye in Mali writes:
The most effective way to encourage democracy within repressive regimes is to encourage civil associations building, formation and information. Encouraging the independance of justice and judges.International help directly gave for people and developing culture and arts.Women education and medias development.Repressive regime is permanently afraid and violent;Democratic Nations embassies must offer political asile for freedom fighters within the territory of embassies.
Donald in Virginia writes:
28 October 08
People in the world need to be shown how a Democracy works. Just like in the early days of school. The people of Burma need outside support. The radio, news broadcasts, any feeds that can enable them to study how a Democracy works would benefit them in the long run.
The biggest headache in the world is how one person seems to think he has God like powers and dictates to his people like farm animals. How sad it is for people to live under such regimes.
This has happened for many years even Kings show the same type of power. One king or queen shouldn't have the power over a country. People of the country should have the ability and the right to vote, all people, all races, and all religions should be allowed the same opportunity! Elected in political jobs that form the Government. People should decide honestly, using many methods to determine who would make the best leader for it's Nation. People shouldn't be afraid to cast a vote. People of all countries around the world should be free from living under Kings and Dictators who pretty much tell them how to live, what religon to abide by, where to go to school. The point is people should have those rights given to them by the people, for the people and it should be the People who in the end decide who will run their country!
The days of kings and queens, along with the old dictators are coming to an end one day... The people of this great world will stand up and the people will have these Democracy rights, Civil Rights and form new Governments that will enrich all people. The days of royalty will be exhausted. People will rise above and succeed to the challenges ahead!
"We the people will decide!!!" We the people will vote!!! We the people will live in Peace and Harmony being Free of Dictatorships and Kingdoms that rule from family blood lines!" We are the People of this great world!!!
God Bless!!!
Zharkov in U.S.A. writes:
Non-violent struggle is effective only if tyrants are reasonable men. I suggest reading the American Declaration of Independence for instructions on dealing with oppressive governments.
Joe in Tennessee writes:
1. This is redundant questioning is it not? There is no Wardens pond and all we have more than established organizations and sub structures within these major units to deal with oppression. The failure which has occurred worldwide is simply due to non application of the enforcement end, nothing more and nothing less. This is what President Bush was talking about and how the US seems to be the only one with honest capacity for overall rebuilding and protection of new democracies...as well as developing nations.
2. Democracy has not failed; we the people have failed in non support. Where there is productive application, we turn it into political platforms, with or without an election. Development takes time and money, like it or not. The Government has not failed Democracy and the aspect of Greed is a secondary issue when you are trying to stabilize. They are separate issues.
3. Find one country which does more than the USA to support newfound and developing nations and then complain.
How ?
A. Governmental Stabilization.
B. Infrastructure development.
C. Development and co operation with Democratic countries worldwide.
E. Economic independence.
D. Waldens pond: We realize war is a non viable form of existence and we all will prosper from living in peace? but that's not going to happen.
America's problems are not just in America. The factor of Greed is worldwide and the premise for many dictatorships in actuality. Hiding it under a Capitalist name with Democratic Governmental support was never in the Constitution, but it does not have application to the question as WE DO MORE even with our own problems.
This is not indicative of only one party, I mean a Democracy of Representation of the People to do what is best for the people with due dilligence.
Our business of doing business is simply to complex now and reliance on everyone beneath each other maintaining their stewardships and responsibility levels was shown in Hurricane Katrina. That should have been a warning that there were more problems up the line.
This monetary situation has been worldwide and coming for some time.
In fact the upside is that: US currency is now shown to be the most stable in circulation worldwide. Our dollar is still the most stable, we do well, and everyone does well. This is not to mean we are the strongest in solvency of our currency.
This is why I totally fail to see how the Euro can be more valuable than the US currency? our fiscal leverage is offset by viability is it not?
I imagine this is why President Busoni is trying to get Russia into the European Union. Last weeks news...Friday actually.
Then we have trouble....
Ron in New York writes:
Support Human Rights Defenders Worldwide.
Shadowman in Washington, DC writes:
Joe may be correct: China And Russia Hint At Dropping US Dollar: this in 31/05/08 us pm...
Recent meeting after the Oil Line agreement....
Guess the next President will have one hack of a test...
Without a strong Economic America, the question should be:
How can there be a Democratic Freee World?


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These tips can be applied to many of the tasks people face.
What else do you do when you need to unleash your inner muse?
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"Politics is supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. "
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast
"All of Croatia is beautiful," Slobodan Vrdoljak corrected me jovially. He is the man to contact for people flying by private jet to Zadar, on the country's Dalmatian coast. (See "Zadar Airport," on page 38.) Having only recently arrived here, we were lounging with him in the airport coffee shop. I'd just commented on the splendor of the famous lakes and waterfalls at Plitvice Jezera National Park, located in the rugged mountains near the border with Bosnia-Herzegovina. Several days and many miles later, I realized that Slobodan was right. All of Croatia is at least pleasantly scenic and parts of it are stunningly gorgeous.
Still, we chose to focus our trip on the region around Zadar. Other coastal airports, at Dubrovnik, Split and Pula, are jet-capable and surrounded by scenic beauty. But Zadar Airport offers proximity to the islands of the Zadar Archipelago and has less tourist traffic than the other Croatian destinations. If you really want to get away from it all, in fact, Zadar is about the best place in Europe to point your jet.
Stone-Age Settlement
The small city of Zadar (population 71,000) is old even by European standards. It was already bustling long before the Romans showed up a couple of millennia ago to expand their empire, having been a city or at least a large settlement since the Stone Age.
Wandering the narrow streets of Zadar's old town district, you encounter a wealth of very old architecture and recently unearthed artifacts, with archaeological digs ongoing right next to outdoor cafés and boutiques.
We drove north from Zadar through the upscale waterfront suburbs on the Put Nina road (306) to the old city of Nin. The "old town" section of Nin is on an island, with more recent development spreading out on the adjacent mainland. Upon arrival, we parked and walked into the old section by crossing a stone bridge known as the "Donji most" (lower bridge). Although it never grew to become a large city, Nin was once the home of Dalmatian kings and Catholic bishops. Today it makes for a fascinating walking tour. If you're in the mood for a somewhat longer hike, go about two miles north of town, where you'll find what is regarded as the best beach in Croatia, one of the very few with fine sand rather than pebbles. You might see people smearing themselves with the mud found near the beach, as it is highly touted for its muscle-soothing medicinal properties.
Arriving at the Zadar ferry terminal early the next morning, we intended to get a jump on the nearly perpetual jam of people, cars and trucks lining up on the quay to board ships that go out to the islands as well as up and down the coast and to Italy. As it turned out, our first opportunity to get out to Dugi Otok-which translates as "long island"-was 10 a.m. The crush of traffic was in full swing when we returned. What a different scene we found when we arrived at the island! It is sparsely populated and exceedingly tranquil.
The ferry arrives at Brbinj, a small town in the middle of the eastern side of Dugi Otok. Finding little there to attract us, we drove south toward Sali, a much more interesting coastal village. There is a travel office in Sali where you can arrange to stay in one of the stone fishermen's cottages, often referred to as "Robinson Crusoe" vacations. Some of these huts are near a landlocked saltwater lake, Jezero mira, which has warmer water than the surrounding Mediterranean Sea. This area is popular with naturists. It seems you can take the Robinson Crusoe concept quite far on Dugi Otok.
About 40 miles north-northeast of Zadar is a series of lakes connected by waterfalls and spillways known as Plitvice Jezera. We went a couple of times, once via the new freeway/turnpike that links Split to Zagreb. We also took the traditional route over the mountains, recommended for those who think a stick shift plus a winding road equals fun.
You can reach the lakes and falls via either of two entry points. Whichever you choose, the idea is to hike from one end to the other and then return to your car by way of a shuttle bus. The falls are on the must-see list for many visitors to Croatia, so expect busloads of tourists. We found early morning to be best.
We also took a long hike in the opposite direction from the falls, up into the mountains toward the Bosnian border. This is an excellent trek on a clearly marked trail during which we encountered only a handful of other hikers, all of them Croatian. (By the way, the guidebooks recommend that you always stay on the marked trails when hiking in Croatia. Mines were placed there during the war with Serbia and there is no guarantee that all have been cleared. Even the area surrounding Zadar Airport has signs warning of mines.)
It is difficult to describe adequately the Dalmatian coastline without resorting to syrupy language. Suffice it to say, it is quite beautiful-easily on a par with northern California although quite different in character. From Split north through ˘Sibenik and Zadar, private homes line the waterfront and driving the road affords only occasional views of, and access to, the coast. The drive from Split south toward Dubrovnik, on the other hand, goes through what is known as the "Makarska Riviera," and the roadway hugs the edge of the water and the cliffs that rise from it. The views are plentiful and spectacular. This route belongs at the top of any list of planned driving excursions in Croatia.
Perhaps an even better way to tour the coast is on a chartered yacht. One benefit of that choice is that you can visit any of the country's more than 1,000 islands, only some of which are populated. Lodging opportunities include villas and cottages, some accessible only by sea. Although getting out among the islands by yacht is enjoyable, bear in mind that several larger islands are best toured by car and that makes a standard ferry ride the most practical means of getting there. If you have time, consider doing both.
Whether you travel the country by road or by water-or simply relax in a seaside villa, island cottage or mountain hideaway-Croatia's Dalmatian coast affords a multitude of great opportunities to truly get away from it all. Yet you'll still be only an hour or so by jet from Europe's major metropolises.
Traveler report card
Accommodations (A+): Croatia's Dalmatian coast offers an extraordinarily wide variety of accommodations, from five-star luxury villas to "Robinson Crusoe" holidays in primitive stone fisherman's cottages on remote islands. There is also everything in between, including four-star resorts and private "apartmani" vacation rentals up and down the coast.
Food (B): Menus feature a large selection of fresh fish, which bumps the grade up for seafood lovers. In general, though, we found the food to be hearty and nutritious but generally less exciting than what the French, Italians and even the Germans prepare. This is the Mediterranean-or the Adriatic to be exact-and one gets the impression that they put olive oil on everything but ice cream.
Activities (A+): The Dalmatian coast and the mountains that border it offer sailing, wind surfing, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, tennis, sea and river fishing and more. Golf is a weak spot except on the island of Brijuni in the north of the country, but plans are in development for new courses. Most of the beaches have pebbles rather than sand, but that's where the similarity ends with Pebble Beach. Nightclubs also are not Croatia's forté, so lower the grade if that's important to you. This is not Paris.
Quietude (A+): If you opt for one of the "Robinson Crusoe" holidays in a stone cottage on a remote island adjacent to a nude beach, there will be no sounds other than the birds and the bees (so to speak). Even the more customary accommodations are relatively quiet, some seaside villas superbly so.
Traveler Fast Facts
What it is: A relatively remote region in a long, narrow country with a spectacular coastline, rugged mountains and an archipelago of more than 1,000 islands, many of which are uninhabited and all of which are surrounded by sparklingly clear, blue water.
Where it is: Across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, forming the west coast of the former Yugoslavia.
Ambiance: Laid-back Mediterranean atmosphere at its best. The climate is sunny and the people are friendly. Croatia is increasingly merging with modern Europe at the expense of its ancient authenticity, however, so the sooner you visit the better.
History: Deep. Zadar is said to have been populated at least since the Stone Age, millennia before the advent of the Roman Empire. Current archaeology in the old town continues to unearth more of its ancient heritage.
Joining the European Union
While Croatians wanted no part of a "Greater Serbia" when Yugoslavia splintered and fought a war over it, they're now keen to become part of a greater Europe. Talks began more than five years ago to address their accession to the European Union. After some delay caused by their initial reluctance to surrender several citizens to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, it now appears the lights are green for Croatia to become an EU member state.
One sign that the EU is expanding into Croatia is that, from a mercantile perspective, it already looks like a done deal. Virtually all of the large German supermarket chains have outlets in the country. If there's any difference, it's that their stores in Croatia are even bigger and better stocked than those typically found in Germany.
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Lodging: At the top end is a €12,000-per-night villa whose price includes use of a speedboat, a Jaguar, a Bentley and a BMW (Villa Elita at Importanne Resort,
www.importanneresort.com). Only slightly downscale is Villa Sheherezade (www.gva.hr/english/rooms_vsheherezade.htm) at €6,000 per night. Also interesting at the high end is Dalmi Resorts Primšten (www.dalmiresorts.com), a five-star property. Zadar's first five-star spa-resort is scheduled for completion in phases beginning this summer and is a project of Falkensteiner Resorts & Hotels (www.falkensteiner.com), named Punta Scala (www.puntascala.com). At the other end of the scale but still interesting are the stone fishermen's cottages on remote islands with great solitude but few or, in some cases, no amenities. You can book them through Val Tours in Biograd (www.val-tours.hr/engleski/english.html).
Yacht Charter: Croatian Caribbean Yacht Charter offers high-end power craft in the €20,000- to €100,000-per-week price range (www.ccyc.eu). Nautical Center Prgin has similar offerings, although slightly downscale at around €4,000 to €40,000 per week and including sailing as well as motor yachts. You can find information on sport diving at www.diving.hr.
Tourist Info: Croatian National Tourist Board, www.croatia.hr, firstname.lastname@example.com; Croatian National Tourist Office, 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 4003, New York, N.Y. 10018, (212) 279-8672, firstname.lastname@example.com; Zadar County Tourist Office, Sv. Leopolda B. Mandica 1, 23000 Zadar, Croatia, +385 (0) 23 315 107, www.zadar.hr/English/Onama.aspx, email@example.com; Tourist Board Dugi Otok, www.dugiotok.hr.
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"Race" Report
In short, the end result of my race was very disappointing. I dropped at 50 miles after having a relatively solid start, or so I perceived. My overall cardio seemed to be fairly comfortable at high altitude, and in fact I was capable of maintaining a pretty good pace early on, which may have been my undoing. If you want to know how I came to such a lousy ending, then by all means read on.
The 2010 Leadville Trail 100 started under a crystal clear canopy of stars. At 4am the starting gun fired, and the record number 800 runners began their way down the legendary 6th and Harrison route. My race started off frantically as I found myself barricaded from the crowd of runners, and thereby trying to work my way through the masses to the middle of the pack. In the melee to get to the start I lost a glove and was forced to dart off into the chilly 40 degree morning with just one glove on. Not the way I pictured starting the fabled Leadville 100.
The first few miles went by quick and I found myself talking with a few local runners about the race. In the heat of the moment I couldn't believe I was running Leadville and really soaked up the crowds and atmosphere. Smooth roads soon gave way to single track trail as we made our long circumnavigation around Turquoise Lake. From this point to the first aid station there would be little room for passing. I decided to settle into a comfortable, and at times frustatingly slow pace with the peloton. At seven miles we could hear the front runners passing through the Tabor boat ramp, and within ten minutes we were there as well. As I continued to chat with fellow runners it was noted that we were on pace for a 20 hour race, which seemed oddly fast considering how much I felt like I was holding back.
The early miles of the race were easy, flat, and I felt absolutely no discomfort running at 10,500 ft. Other "flatlanders" were noting horrible headaches, being short of breath, and nausea, but I hadn't felt any symptoms of high altitude sickness. All in all it seemed like I had a great day of running ahead. Meanwhile things were still very surreal as I looked back behind me and saw a mile long parade of headlamps around the lake. Between the firefly like train of lights, the clearest of morning skies, and the slight glow of sunrise being revealed, this was by far the most enchanting race start I have ever experienced.
I arrived at May Queen (1:58 elapsed at mile 13.5) and was making solid time, but again not pushing too hard. While this looks brisk on paper, I could have easily let myself get caught running closer to a 1:48-1:50 split, which would have only been ten minutes behind the leaders. Instead I was intent to sit back in 68th position with 700 plus runners still behind me. "Be smart, start slow, and kick after the halfway point". That was my mindset in the early hours, but soon I found myself being more aggressive than necessary.
At 20 miles we climbed the semi-steep Hagerman Pass above 11,000 ft, but instead of feeling winded because of the altitude I was feeling strong and starting running the climbs. This push allowed me to pass a hearty number of runners, and no doubt placed me in the top 50 arriving at the fish hatchery (3:48 split at 24 miles). After the fish hatchery we made our way down four miles of open road that literally lives up to the Race Across the Sky name. The views of neighboring Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, Colorado's two highest mountains provided a distinct back drop that really added to the grandeur and enormous scope of the course. This was, however, where my race began to unravel.
For a good number of early miles I leapfrogged with Steven Baker, a really fast youngster also from Virginia. Between miles 25-35 we both noted having extremely heavy feeling legs, a feeling I know is not typical for me, or Steven. Given the moderate pace early, ease of the course thus far, it was clear that the dead feeling in my legs was far from normal. At any rate I made my best effort to jog the flat sections, but soon ended up walking the gentle hills and even downhills. Something was very wrong. My legs felt like they had already run 100 miles, I was getting passed by many runners, and we were just arriving at Half Moon (5:28 split at 32.5 miles).
After some solid calories I rebounded and was able to make an honest effort down to Twin Lakes at mile 40. It was here I prepped myself for several chilly river crossings and the notorious climb up to Hope Pass, elevation 12,600 ft. Although I dropped at mile 50, my race basically ended at mile 44. The climb to Hope Pass is long, steep, and seemingly endless. You climb forever through the woods, climb forever to the tree line, and still have a long trudge across the pass. At first I needed rest breaks every quarter mile, but soon it became every 100 feet and eventually every 20-30 feet. By the time I made it up and over the pass, I had been passed (the term pass was ironic on so many levels here) by 30-40 runners. Runners with trekking poles and those from high altitude made the climb look effortless.
Before Hope Pass I legitimately believed I had a shot at a 22-23 hour finish. I saw that time slip farther and farther away as the mountain kept climbing. When I got to Winfield, I was 1:15 slower than my goal and it took me 4 hours and 20 minutes to go ten freakin' miles! My fifty mile split time of 11:15 was an indicator of an impossibly slow second half, and the sub 25 hour finish needed for the gold buckle was gone. At this point my will was still strong, but my legs were rendered useless. Quads shot, calves trashed, feet throbbing, and ham strings tight. While climbing and descending Hope Pass was certainly a massive feat in itself, I certainly don't think it was enough to wreck my legs as much as they were.
After an hour sitting, drinking, and eating at Winfield I got up and attempted to jog. The legs were non responsive and by now it looked as if my body would not allow me to return back over the daunting climb up Hope Pass. At this rate I risked being at above 12,000 in the dark, without my warm clothes, and probably missing the cut-off at mile Twin Lakes II (mile 60). The horrible reality was that my day was over, and my quest to finish the Leadville 100 fell miserably short. However, I never once questioned my decision to drop. My legs simply did not have enough to make it to mile 60, no less the finish line.
Things I learned at Leadville
1.Altitude not only effects cardiovascular performance, but also muscular recovery. Although my breathing was surprisingly efficient above 10k ft, lack of oxygen to my muscles (and lactic acid build up as a result) made my legs worthless after 25 miles and almost non functional at 50 miles. Two days post race the lactic acid is gone, and my legs feel good again. Go figure.
2.Trekking poles are priceless. I saw many runners with these going up Hope Pass. After using hiking sticks to climb Mt. Elbert the day after running 50 miles at Leadville I realized the value. Mt. Elbert is a tougher, longer, steeper climb than Hope Pass, and I hammered through it almost nonstop with tired legs. The use of trekking poles takes a TON of weight off the legs on not only the climbs, but descents. I believe if I had used these at Leadville this race report may sound drastically different. It's almost unbelievable how much energy is saved with poles.
3.In further retrospect I sincerely don't believe I ran too hard. However, my nutrition was shaky at best. I consumed plenty of water and salt, gels every now and then, but was in a serious deficit which probably made climbs much tougher than they needed to be. I focused too much on drinking, and not enough on eating. The fact that I had only lost 2.3 lbs at 50 miles was a bit misleading in terms of caloric intake.
4.Three to four weeks at altitude is essential for running well at Leadville. This means living at 10,000 ft and not just hanging out in Denver at 6,000 ft. Obviously, because of work, this is not realistic for most people and definitely not realistic for me. Where can I find one of those altitude tents?
5. Pacers are allowed to carry the racer's gear. This is usually not allowed, but Leadville is okay with. I wish I knew because I had offers for a pacer, but declined. Lesson learned.


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As he prepared to wrap up a highly successful 10-year term as dean of Columbia Law School, David M. Schizer joined graduates and faculty members in examining how the Law School confronted the unprecedented challenges of the past decade and how it has emerged on the other sidebright future intact and stronger than ever.
With a new immigrants' rights clinic and an innovative partnership to assist children facing deportation from the U.S., Columbia Law School has set the standard for immigration law training.
With 64@50, Law School faculty members and students examined how far the nation has progressed on issues of civil rights since the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. They also assessed strategies for addressing the challenges that remain.
A former NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund director-counsel, Professor Theodore M. Shaw '79 spoke with Columbia Law School Magazine about the civil rights movement, his legal career, and teaching the next generation of public interest lawyers.
Students in Professor Alexandra Carter's mediation program learn to take thoughtful, nuanced approaches when addressing previously intractable disputes. In the process, they become better advocates, more agile problem solvers, and expert communicators.
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As a crusading civil rights attorney and a widely respected federal judge, U.W. Clemon '68 has crafted an inspiring, influential career.
Watch a video in which Dean David M. Schizer and six other deans discuss the Law School's legacy.
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On May 1, Columbia Law School held a dinner at the American Museum of Natural History celebrating David M. Schizer's service as dean. These are his remarks from that occasion.
Professor Michael I. Sovern '55 recounts some memorable exchanges with Professor Elliott Evans Cheatham, Justice Felix Frankfurter, and Professor Walter Gellhorn '31 in an excerpt from An Improbable Life: My Sixty Years at Columbia and Other Adventures.
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Sheila Abdus-Salaam '77 and Rolando T. Acosta '82 were awarded the Lawrence A. Wien Prize for Social Responsibility. Ira M. Millstein '49 and Edgar G. Rios '77 each received the Law School's Medal for Excellence.
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Columbia Law School Professor Katharina Pistor recently established the Global Law in Finance Network, an international group of academics and doctoral students interested in analyzing the paradoxical relationship between law and finance.
The conference, which is held to commemorate the life and advocacy of Paul Robeson '23, explored the role of legal activism in creating transformative policy.
Columbia Law School Professor Sarah H. Cleveland was recently nominated to serve as an independent expert on the United Nations' Human Rights Committee, which monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by state parties.
Professor Theodore M. Shaw '79 received the Distinguished Public Interest Graduate of the Year Award from Social Justice Initiatives at the organization's 2014 Honors Celebration.
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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Dazed and Confused Markets
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- If the markets can reach all-time highs with so many companies reporting miserable quarters, imagine what's possible if things actually improve. Those were Jim Cramer's thoughts on "Mad Money" Monday as he opined on the seemingly dazed and confused averages that have been ignoring a plethora of bad earnings.
Cramer said just about all the major companies upon which investors have come to rely had bad things to say this quarter, including Apple
But the weakness continued into other stocks including 3M
But despite all of these earnings misses and dismal outlooks, the markets still rallied, and that's due to all of the other companies that didn't miss their numbers and are, in fact, doing quite well. That begs the question: What is the market capable of doing if all those companies that missed estimates are able to recover?
Executive Decision: Chuck Bunch
In the "Executive Decision" segment, Cramer spoke with Chuck Bunch, chairman and CEO of PPG
Bunch said the global markets are a mixed bag at the moment, with continued weakness in Europe but steady growth in China. He expects only stability in Europe throughout 2013 and doesn't foresee any growth in that region until 2014. On China he remains very optimistic as that country is forecasting 10% growth this year.
Bunch was also optimistic on his company's acquisition of Akzo Nobel's North American operations, saying the merger gives PPG a number one position in Canada and is the perfect complement to his company's U.S. businesses. "There are a lot of synergies," said Bunch.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (173 votes).
Date of review: December 14, 2010
In short: Great organisation, best i've seenDate of review: November 17, 2010
In short: Tough race but with a strange PB potentialIn full: Luck for those of us who took part that the conditions were near perfect for this race. Well done to the boys and girls at Leatherhead Fire Station for yet another well organised race. Good marshalling and the, after race, cakes were popular as usual - yum! Date of review: November 17, 2010
In short: Brilliant - an unmissable and fabulous event . Wouldn't dream of missing it !! Date of review: November 16, 2010
Date of review: November 16, 2010
Date of review: November 15, 2010
In short: Friendly, slightly challenging hills, great bread pudding at the endIn full: Very well organised and marshalled. The cakes and tea at the end are brilliant.Date of review: November 15, 2010
In short: Marvellous MarshallsIn full: A great local race that has a good mix of ups, downs, tarmac and trail. The marshalling has to be the best in the business and the organisation superb. A really nice, fun Sunday morning. Date of review: November 15, 2010
In short: Fairly challenging (first half) but enjoyable, nice atmosphereIn full: A well organised race by the Fire crew. Jolly marshalls, and nice little comments on the k markers kept me jogging along nicely.Fairly gruelling couple of hills up to 5k, but rewarded with a fun (I should have gone faster but un-grippy shoes made me take it easy) steep downhill, and then a lovely view of the Mole Valley.Nice atmosphere, with families coming along to watch and support, and tasty cakes after!! And I got a PB - chuffed!Date of review: November 15, 2010
In short: excellent organisation and a great courseIn full: i managed a PB, despite some serious drinking the day before, so this has to be a quick course! the organisation can't be faulted and it is a very friendly local race. excellent effort, firemen of FetchamDate of review: November 15, 2010
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All Pro 10 lb. Adjustable Ankle Weights - Pair
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Perform like a champion with the All Pro® 10 lb. pair Ankle Weights. Designed for friction-free comfort, these one-size-fits-all ankle weights are adjustable, padded and have a special stress-free heel section to protect the Achilles tendon. Used for fitness, wellness and rehab, the ankle weights also include 20 weights (each ˝ lbs.). The patented design gives you a full range of motion to rise above any challenge.
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Thank you very much Bigfoot. Stuffed Pepper... I love them. The pies look like they get good top heat, judging from the toppings. Are you going to shoot for a larger and more charred cornicione like slopeyjoe in this topic? http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,20245.0.html
I used my ALFA oven for the first time today...it reached temps of 800 degrees within an hr.Pizza turned out perfect in 2min
Oliver, I may be legally allowed to own this camera, but am I legally allowed to steal the money to be able to afford one?
Looks like the Fortana has a new model "The Margharita" which looks just about the same as the Alpha Forno 5 Minuti! The video that they show (just like Alpha's videos ) once again show low level temps for cooking (550 or so) and not a very good looking dough -but their fire is VERY small! At this time, I can get the Alpha Forno 5 Minuti VERY hot ---but the trick is to keep it there while I make 4-6 pizzas! I have signed up for formal VPN training next month hoping to learn a little more about oven management. If I even learn 20% of what I've learned here at Pizzamaking.com from all of my fellow pizzaioli, I will be extremely satisfied!
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Outer Space Stickers
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Take to the stars with these Outer Space stickers from Mudpuppy. The set includes more than 70 stickers, all illustrated by Russell Tate.
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A few thoughts on Oscar Peterson
December 28, 2007. Posted by Andrew Meyer.Add new comment | Filed under: bgo, brushes, cd collection, cole porter songbook, doug carter, exposures, jazz, Jazz Alive, Jazz Osmosis, Masters, music, off broadway, oscar peterson, osmosis, previous life, scene changes, summer stock, vermont, york stage
Oscar Peterson's passing this week got me to thinking about one of my first exposures to jazz...
I wasn't always a news guy.
As some of you might know, in a previous life, I did tech work in theater, both Off-Broadway and summer stock in Vermont. One summer in the early 90's, I was involved with a production of a new Doug Carter Beene play (which eventually moved to New York) called The Country Club. I wouldn't necessarily call it the most memorable of Beene's plays (who has had great success on the New York stage), but one of the things I remember the best from that production is the music selected for scene changes: Oscar Peterson Plays The Cole Porter Songbook.
I didn't know nearly as much then about jazz as I do now (you can't work at a place like 'BGO and not at least soak it in through osmosis), but I did recognize that this was a special album and a tremendous talent. I ended picking up a copy of this for my own cd collection. It was one of my first brushes with jazz, a good place to start. Thank you, Oscar.


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Core'dinations and Glue Arts Blog Swap
October 3, 2011 by Ellen
Filed under Core Blog, Glue Arts, May Arts Ribbon, My Mind's Eye, Pink Paislee
Goooood Monday Morning!
We are up bright and early to bring you some Core'dinations and Glue Arts projects.
But first we have some winners to announce, right???? (Please note: we will post WCMD winner & October Colour Lover's Challenge tomorrow)
We have FOUR winners to announce from our Spellbinders trade last week.
So without further ado the winners are…….
Two winners from posting here on the Core blog:
Skeeter Horne says:
September 28, 2011 at 9:56 am (Edit)
Love the project-cant wait to make this.
Kelly Massman says:
September 29, 2011 at 8:44 am (Edit)
These are darling!
Facebook: Amy Brock Coose: Looking forward to some great projects this week!
Random post was Brianne Nevill's blog:
Marge R. (mer) said…Ohhh what spooky FUN!!! I totally have the perfect place for these and NEED them!!! They're ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!
Please email firstname.lastname@example.com with your address (phone numbers if you are international) so we can get your prizes out as soon as possible.
Now it's time for some Glue Arts!
Make sure you head over to the Glue Arts blog for some awesome projects from their Design Team. They are also introducing a new product, Glue Glider Pro PLUS and they are doing 10 days of give-a-ways over there!!! And they have a GrEaT Facebook page, too, make sure you head over there as well.
And, YES, we are giving away ANOTHER pack of Core for one lucky winner that posts here on the blog this week!!!
Today we have some designs from Ellen Sosnoski.
I love taking my projects off the page and you must have a good adhesive to be able to do just that.
For this gift bag I used some My Mind's Eye Core Impressions and My Mind's Eye Minis and Glue Arts Adhesive Squares, Glue Arts Glider Pro and Glue Arts UCut it Foam Adhesive.
And next up I created a card using some Pink Paislee Core Impressions and a Core Tag in Pastels (I looooove these!!!) I was over at their Live Pink (The Pink Paislee forum) this weekend and played along with some of their WCMD challenges to upcycle so I used a rubon applicator.
This is the best part. I used some UCut it Foam Adhesive, of course, and ONE adhesive square for the rubon applicator! I only needed one that is how tacky they are. I put it right under the ribbon knot and it's not going anywhere.
See you tomorrow!
We are here all week long with Glue Arts!


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Keep your users safe and productive with increased visibility and control over BYOD.
As enterprises like yours embrace a flexible workspace for the productivity benefits it provides, you must also address the risks inherent in letting employees use personally owned mobile devices, public data networks, and consumer applications. In a Forrester Research study, 12% of enterprises saw an increase in productivity by implementing BYOD.
Yet, the intimidating openness needed to foster productivity opens the door to a whole new set of security challenges. Your users are no longer limited to operating within the traditional parameters of their company-issued device or the corporate applications and network. So you need to be prepared to protect their information flowing in an anytime, anywhere, any-device world. In other words, consumerization is shifting your focus from securing the device to securing the user.
Your primary objective is to empower your employees with the productivity tools, applications and information they need to do their jobs. But at the same time, you need to mitigate the risks involved in handling sensitive information. And ideally, you'll be able to do so in a way that is low-cost and agile to manage.
Your users perform a variety of job-related activities whether they are in the office or on the road. All of these activities can put your valuable information in jeopardy. You need to be prepared to secure the exchange of sensitive data in a variety of ways.
Consumerization has fundamentally changed the user environment'. Are you ready? In addition to traditional enterprise environments, you now need to protect additional operating systems, such as Mac, iOS, and Android. You need to secure widespread data sharing in new social applications and in cloud-based storage applications. Plus you need to secure data during transit over alternate network access points, such as VPN, WiFi, cellular, and cloud.
Ultimately, you will need to decide how much control you need for your particular environment. Do you want to limit protection to company-owned devices that access corporate applications with strict security controls? Or can you accept a bit less control and allow personally owned devices that increase productivity? Or do you want to find the right mix of the two depending on the individual risk—an executive accessing company financial results or an employee accessing email?
Regardless of the approach that you take, you can achieve complete end-user protection by gaining visibility across user activities and device usage. But will this increase your costs? The IT execs and CEOs that we surveyed did not see a noticeable increase in costs to gain the productivity benefits of consumerization in their businesses.
There are several security factors you need to consider when you create a BYOD plan to address consumerization challenges. Ideally, you will be able to leverage a plug–and-play architecture with integrated DLP that lets you cost-effectively start anywhere and grow. And cloud–based global threat intelligence will provide real-time threat protection and more efficient security by removing the burden of updates from endpoints. A complete end-user protection solution should also include the following essential capabilities you need to protect valuable information:


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Our work to build healthy communities, families and individuals is at the heart of Mercy Corps' vision for social change. By partnering with a range of partners, from village health committees to government agencies, we help build the means to improve maternal, newborn and child health, ensure proper nutrition and combat infectious diseases.
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Indonesia: Ask me, and I will follow you down
How do you recognize a midwife who's already trained to be a breastfeeding counselor? And who do you ask about breastfeeding if you go to puskesmas, local health facilities around Indonesia?
Indonesia: Ibu Durti...please don't run away!
Indonesia: A dedication to her profession
Ibu Lilis Ratnasari, a private midwife, received a 40-hour training in lactation counseling through the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF about a year ago.
Sri Lanka: A can-do spirit
Nalagama Sinhala Junior School operates on something less than a shoestring. There's no library, no computers, no science lab. Recently, the older students performed a chemistry experiment involving oxygen using a plastic bucket rather than a glass beaker.
Indonesia: Taste test in North Jakarta
Early this morning, I visited a couple Mercy Corps-sponsored food carts in North Jakarta and ended up being a pretty good billboard.
Indonesia: Urban fish tales
Where there is water, men will fish. But I never imagined I'd see lines cast smack dab in the middle of Jakarta, a megapolitan city of at least 8.5 million people.
Pakistan: IDP crisis worsens by the day
The news coming in is not good. Thousands of internally displaced people (IDPs) are still pouring out of parts of northern Pakistan where fighting is continuing between Taliban militants and military forces.
Indonesia: Eat your tempeh, kids
Pakistan: Babies, Full and Contented
You would expect a small room of 20 young children between the ages of six months and three years to be quite a noisy affair. But in this narrow space in Pakistan's Hazara Town, it is surprisingly quiet.
Pakistan: Strengthening Local Health Systems
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Family of missing man asks for public's help
Forums will address several issues on mining
HOUGHTON – Mining is experiencing a resurgence in parts of the Upper Peninsula, and because of that, a local organization is hosting a series of forums on the subject.
Carol Ekstrom, chair of the environmental committee for the Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, said the KUUF is hosting a series of forums on issues related to mining specifically in the western U.P. There is no charge to attend the forums.
Ekstrom said the purpose of the series is to gain a special recognition from the national Unitarian Universalist organization.
"We are trying to get a Green Sanctuary program," she said. "We proposed 12 projects we're working on."
Since mining is an issue in the western U.P., Ekstrom said the members of the KUUF decided to present the forums, which will take place monthly from February to July.
The topics will include environmental, social, technical and economic impacts of mining, Ekstrom said.
"We want to broaden our views and perspectives on mining," she said.
All the forums are scheduled to take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month at the BHK Child Development Board conference center at 106 Water St. in Houghton.
The first forum in the series on Feb. 10 included a talk by author and retired chemist Mel Visser, whose book, "Cold, Clear and Deadly," examined the effects of chemical pollution, particularly PCBs, in Lake Superior, was attended by 64 people, Ekstrom said.
The topic of the next forum Sunday will be about the impact mining may have on Native American land holdings and spiritual places.
There is a tentative plan to continue the forums to the end of the year, Ekstrom said, depending on how well the first six are attended.
"We would like to continue in the fall," she said.


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Yesterday, the global community marked World AIDS Day, a time to reflect on the scope of the pandemic, progress made in tackling HIV/AIDS, and ways forward to ending the pandemic once and for all. I was honored to be asked by Ambassador Susan Rice and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations to lead a panel discussion on AIDS to mark World AIDS Day. Having helped forge the first U.S. International AIDS Strategy for the Department of State in 1995, and having worked for many years to build capacity in science on AIDS in poorer nations, this was both a personal opportunity to reflect on gains made as well as a critical moment for diplomats, scientists and activists to come together to take stock of ways forward.
Our panel provided much cause for optimism -- as well as a dose of reality. Picking up on both President Obama's reaffirmation of the U.S. government's commitment to combating AIDS, as he discussed during a morning Town Hall event and Secretary Clinton's recent call for an AIDS-free generation, the discussion was lively. Ambassador Charles Thembani Ntwaagae of Botswana called for prevention of HIV to be the centerpiece of the action agenda on AIDS. Botswana showed early political commitment to tackling AIDS, resulting today in stark declines in new infections, particularly in newborns. Recognizing the overarching impacts of HIV/AIDS on every aspect of society, Botswana's national plan, Vision2016, integrates action against AIDS as a central feature. Ambassador Ntwaagae expressed his personal optimism for Botswana reaching its goal for an AIDS-free generation, noting his government's strong commitment and taking into account strong international support.
Mr. John Monahan from the Department of State's Office of Global AIDS Coordinator and Dr. Austin Demby of the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Global Affairs described progress and aspirations for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In 2011 alone, PEPFAR supported lifesaving antiretroviral treatment for nearly 4 million people, laying the foundation for President Obama's announcement of a new goal of 6 million people on treatment by 2013. Again for 2011, close to 10 million pregnant women have received HIV testing and counseling, and antiretroviral prophylaxis was provided to more than 600,000 pregnant women. Results are encouraging: more than 200,000 infants were born HIV-free due to these interventions. And, in 2011, more than 13 million people received care and support, including 4.1 million orphans and vulnerable children.
Part of PEPFAR's success has been due to being able to drive down the costs of treatment from $1,100 per year to $335, by working more efficiently to transport and deliver drugs and to work with manufacturers on cost issues. Working more efficiently will be a priority for future efforts. Mr. Monahan echoed President Obama's commitment to continued funding for PEPFAR and for its multilateral partner, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. He called on other nations to meet their pledges to the Global Fund, noting the Administration's reaffirmation of the multi-year U.S. pledge, and he urged new partners to join in support of the Fund. To tackle AIDS most effectively, every nation must view the challenge as one of shared responsibility.
Dr. Demby described the range of prevention strategies, some new, some not so new, that PEPFAR is implementing and that, taken together, can be as effective as many vaccines are. A scientific study this year showed that provision of AIDS drugs to an HIV-infected individual dramatically reduced spread of the virus to his or her partner. Another recent study showed the ability of voluntary medical male circumcision to prevent HIV transmission, and the ability of antiretroviral drugs to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV has long been established. Dr. R.J. Simonds, Vice President of Program Innovation and Policy at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, called for an end to pediatric AIDS. He and others expressed optimism in reaching this goal, in part because the tools at hand are so effective. Providing AIDS drugs to a pregnant mother reduces viral load, thereby diminishing the chance of virus crossing the placenta to infect the fetus. At the same time, AIDS drugs cross the placenta and protect the baby during the period of greatest chance for infection during labor and delivery. We have known that this strategy works for years. What we need, he argued, is more drugs, more access by women to health clinics, and more trained health care professionals to provide the drugs. All of this is doable with appropriate funding and political will.
Dr. Susan Kasedde, responsible for HIV Prevention programs for adolescents for the United Nations Children's Fund, reminded us about the need to reach youth with messaging in their own style. UNICEF has for many years hosted an online global dialogue for youth, who early on opted to converse with peers about AIDS. Today, UNICEF works with diverse media outlets, including MTV, to reach youth with appropriate HIV messages. Among the most successful programs are those which support TV dramas about youth coping with HIV infection within their own group of friends.
My own remarks focused on the need to consider the social determinants of HIV-infection, including the lower social status of women in most countries, placing them at risk for infection. And, I reminded the group that while we have great cause for optimism, there remain 34 million HIV-infected persons worldwide, and 2.6 million new infections annually. Much work remains.
Many countries now face a double burden of disease, both infectious and non-infectious. As we continue to tackle AIDS with full force, we must at the same time be mindful of how our strengthened health systems being put in place to support AIDS and other infectious disease programs might be used to address the growing global burden of chronic disease.
Rev. Likami C. in Kenya writes:
God bless America!
I am teaching the youth of my village how to have safe sex and follow the word of the lord. One must not only find medical solutions, but also try to educate these people.
Reverend Likami
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About the Author: Kelly McKellogg is the Deputy Director of the Office of Public Affairs in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
This year the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) celebrated the 100th anniversary of its establishment at the U.S. Department of State. On September 23, 1910, then-Secretary of State Elihu Root called on trusted diplomat William Phillips, along with two staff aides, to organize and lead what was then called the Division of Far Eastern Affairs. Today, the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific includes a talented cadre of over 200 Foreign Service Officers and Civil Service employees in Washington, D.C. and nearly 9,000 State Department employees at overseas posts. Together, they lead American engagement in one of the most dynamic, diverse, and consequential regions of the world.
For the past century, the United States has played an important role in Asia and Asia has played an important role for the United States. Overcoming great challenges and celebrating great triumphs, we established long-standing alliances and strong partnerships in the region. Building on this foundation, the Obama Administration committed from the start to revive U.S. engagement in the Asia-Pacific through a proactive and positive approach to the region, or "forward-deployed" diplomacy, across the strategic, security, and economic domains.
In the past year, we've demonstrated and put into practice this approach through our increased engagement with allies, partners and multilateral institutions. President Obama visited Indonesia, the Republic of Korea and Japan. We celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. Following North Korea's sinking of the Republic of Korea warship Cheonan, Secretary Clinton traveled to Seoul in May to highlight our alliance. In July, following the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, she and Secretary of Defense Gates went to Seoul for the first "two-plus-two" meeting with their South Korean Counterparts. In Melbourne in November, the two secretaries marked the 25th anniversary of Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries' diplomatic relations. In 2010, the United States also strengthened cooperation with Thailand and the Philippines, our Southeast Asian treaty allies, with bilateral programs ranging from security cooperation to public health research.
Secretary Clinton traveled extensively in East Asia and the Pacific in 2010, building ties with partners in the region. In May, she participated in the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing, which remains a key element of ensuring that the crucial U.S.-China relationship continues to develop in positive and comprehensive ways. As part of a larger effort to enhance U.S. engagement in the Pacific, Secretary Clinton visited Papua New Guinea in early November. She later joined New Zealand's Foreign Minister in the signing of the Wellington Declaration, reaffirming our close ties and establishing a framework for a new strategic partnership. Secretary Clinton continued to step up U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia with visits to Cambodia, Malaysia and Vietnam.
In addition to building our bilateral ties with Vietnam, Secretary Clinton's two visits to Hanoi strengthened our role in regional architecture. In Hanoi in July, Secretary Clinton participated in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum. In October, she attended the East Asia Summit, where the U.S. participated for the first time as a guest of the Chair. The United States also bolstered our multilateral engagement in East Asia and the Pacific by opening our own Mission to ASEAN, based in Indonesia, and through our participation in the Lower Mekong Initiative, which we launched last year to support education, health, and environmental programs in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
To increase people-to-people engagement in the EAP region, in 2010 the State Department opened @america, an innovative, high-tech facility in Indonesia designed to foster a conversation between Indonesians and Americans. We also reinvigorated efforts to increase educational exchanges with China through the 100,000 Strong Initiative, with Indonesia as part of our Comprehensive Partnership, and with Malaysia.
Looking ahead, the United States will continue to take a leading role in shaping the future Asia-Pacific economy. In 2010, we pressed ahead with negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a cutting-edge free trade agreement for the Pacific Rim, and hailed the signing with the ROK of the KORUS free trade agreement. As the third leg of our strengthened economic engagement in the region, we will host the meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in 2011.
As Secretary Clinton recently said in Hawaii, "We know that much of the history of the 21st century will be written in Asia." Based on our shared history and our continued leadership, the United States will have a unique role to play in this region in the years to come. So as we move into the new year and our next century as a Bureau, we remember and respect the past, while optimistically looking towards an exciting and collaborative future in the East Asia and Pacific region.
Finally, in celebration of our Bureau's centennial, our Assistant Secretary, Kurt Campbell, invited staff members to submit their favorite black-and-white photographs from countries they had lived in or visited in the region. We received more than 500 stunning photos highlighting the depth and beauty of East Asia and the Pacific. A selection of these remarkable photographs is on display around the Bureau's offices. You can view some of the photographs in the slideshow above.
Sarah G. in Washington D.C. writes:
@ Kelly,
Thanks so much for providing us an EAP update. As we all know, EAP Affairs are gaining serious traction in the world as a whole. Also, I love the slideshow!
Pamela G. in West Virginia writes:
The slide show and article created an interesting history of our far eastern relationships. It is wonderful to see Sec.Clinton strengthen these relationships.
Gary Z. in North Carolina writes:
Anyone who cares about honoring our war dead and bringing solace to their families by returning their remains should vehemently protest Chinese President Hu's upcoming state visit to the US. Due to pressure from his government, the US and Indian Governments were forced to cancel the only US MIA remains recovery operation in India scheduled for 2010. The location of this operation is a US Army Air Force B-24 crash site in the Northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, which borders on China and which China has been claiming as its own. Notwithstanding the fact that the Singh Government and the Obama Administration (in the person of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michelle Flournoy) have displayed amazing timidity by kowtowing to this Chinese pressure, the Chinese Government's attitude toward this purely humanitarian operation adds another page to the the massive collection of Chinese Communist human rights abuses.
Pensokthay in Cambodia writes:
Please help my country, to be freedom and democrasy.
Dr. G. in West Virginia writes:
@america is important for Indonesian affairs
Anna in Washington, DC writes:
Love the photos! What a great project!


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I got to talking to a friend about olive oil recently and she told me that olive oil from Tuscany is quite good. I mentioned that Bill/SFNM had posted recently that Costco sells OO from Tuscany and it's quite good. I'll have to pick up a bottle to try next time I'm there.
Do you have any favorite brands other than the Tuscan OO?
I use to buy OO in large bottles but found out it goes bad rather quickly.......so I have to buy the small bottles.
I wonder if keeping OO in the fridge can extend its life?Chau


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This past month I had the opportunity to meet two incredible groups of young artists from Afghanistan -- and to see firsthand evidence of how our public diplomacy efforts for young people in that country are bearing fruit. It was also a chance to underscore our commitment to support the strengthening and preservation of national cultures around the world.
The first artists were students of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), who began a State Department-funded tour in the United States with a concert of traditional Afghan music. I had the pleasure of introducing them, and we were joined by Secretary of State John F. Kerry, who shared his own love for music with the audience. Over the course of their tour, the students played to sold out crowds and earned standing ovations at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall.
The second were Fawad Mohammadi and Jawanmard Paiz, the two young stars of "Buzkashi Boys," a movie that was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2013 Academy Awards. Centered on Afghanistan's national sport of Buzkashi, which resembles horse polo, the 29-minute film follows the friendship between two young boys -- one of whom dreams of competing as an adult.
Both events were innovative examples of our many public diplomacy programs in support of a peaceful, prosperous, stable Afghanistan.
We supported the young musicians -- and the school that trained them -- not because we want Afghan children to learn to play the violin but because of the power of music to overcome divisions. By assisting a music school in a country where music had been banned, we were not only helping Afghans reclaim their cultural history. We were also investing in hopeful futures for young people, many of whom had been living on the streets. That is, until ANIM gave them a home, an education, and a future.
In the case of "Buzkashi Boys," we supported the Afghan Film Project -- the non-profit NGO whose creation was integral to the movie. A grant from the State Department funded the training of 13 Afghan interns in all aspects of film production. Those graduates are now among the best-trained filmmakers in Afghanistan. Most of them have gone on to work in the local media or television industry, or have begun to make their own films.
While the movie didn't win an Oscar, it sent out powerful messages about a future we can all support: an Afghanistan where ethnic and linguistic divisions can be transcended through a common love of culture, where aspirations are possible, and where the playing fields are level for everyone. On the economic side, it showed foreign movie and television investors and artists that Afghanistan is open for business and growing its people's capacity to become a vibrant center of national self expression.
The young musicians who visited us sounded similar messages in the notes and chords of their traditional instruments: Like Fawad Mohammadi and Jawanmard Paiz, these young artists wanted to share the same message: As Afghanistan moves forward towards greater stability, security and prosperity, its people strive to achieve their dreams and realize their potential just like other people around the world.
I am very proud of the innovative public diplomacy work we are doing with Afghanistan. Whether they are playing music, making movies, or pursuing other artistic or cultural endeavors, it has been so exciting to see Afghans of all stripes rise to the challenge of reclaiming their culture and then sharing it so artfully and movingly with the rest of the world.