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Secretary Clinton on a Smart Power Approach to Counter terrorism
Thank you. Thank you very much, President Travis. And it is, for me, a great personal pleasure to be in this new facility for John Jay. I had the opportunity to visit John Jay when it wasn't quite as light-filled as this atrium is but knowing that it was always fulfilling its mission. And to come back here today to be with all of you is a singular honor.
I'm also very honored to be here with so many friends and colleagues, people who I had the great experience of working with over the last ten years as a senator, now as Secretary of State, people who made a real difference to this city, this state, the country, and indeed the world. And I think about our time together and the work that we did, and it fills me with great gratitude that I had such an opportunity to be just a small part of what so many of you have done in the days and years since 9/11.
I know that this is a time when we are meeting here in New York amid a looking-back as well as a looking-forward, and with the news last night of a specific credible, but unconfirmed, report that al-Qaida again is seeking to harm Americans and, in particular, to target New York and Washington. This should not surprise any of us. It is a continuing reminder of the stakes in our struggle against violent extremism no matter who propagates it, no matter where it comes from, no matter who its targets might be. We are taking this threat seriously. Federal, state, and local authorities are taking all steps to address it.
And of course, making it public, as was done yesterday, is intended to enlist the millions and millions of New Yorkers and Americans to be the eyes and the ears of vigilance. Of course, people should proceed with their lives and do what they would do ordinarily, but to be part of this great network of unity and support against those who would wreak violence and evil on innocent people.
I could not think of a better place to discuss this topic than here at John Jay. For decades you have trained many of New York's leaders in law enforcement and public service, including many who are working right now around the clock to keep our cities safe and secure during this anniversary weekend. And as President Travis has reminded us, ten years ago, John Jay lost more students and alumni, many of them first responders, than any other educational institution in the country. And you became one of the few institutions to offer a master's program in the study of terrorism. Because as John Jay has recognized, the way we understand the meaning of that terrible day, which brought out the best of humanity alongside the worst, will help determine how we meet the continuing challenge of terrorism, which remains an urgent question not only for the United States, but indeed for the world.
This memorial, which is fashioned from steel salvaged from the north tower will serve as a reminder here at John Jay of what this city and our country went through not only on 9/11 with the memories of the twisted girders and the shattered beams looming above the pile, not only the faces and images of firefighters and police officers and construction workers and volunteers who responded immediately and who stayed to dig through the rubble, but it will also remind us of the resilience of our city and our country and the fortitude that we have shown in picking ourselves up, going on with our lives, and dealing with the serious questions we face.
When I first visited Ground Zero on September 12th with Senator Schumer and Mayor Giuliani and Governor Pataki, the air was thick, and many of us wore masks that were meant to protect us who were only there for a matter of hours from what was in the air. But as I watched the firefighters emerging from the – behind the curtain of darkness, the soot that covered them, they weren't wearing masks; they were focused on the job in front of them. When I returned a week later, the rescuers were still there. It was raining that day, but they hadn't stopped. They stayed right there looking for their comrades, looking for the hundreds of others whom they never had known in life but would try to recover in death.
At a family assistance center on Pier 94, I began to meet with and work with families who were cradling photos of their missing loved ones. There are some wounds that never fully heal that we all live with for the rest of our lives, and there are those who have shown how strong they have been in the face of their pain and their loss and have moved forward to lead with new purpose to help build a better future.
There were not very many survivors, as you remember, but I tried to meet with them. I remember visiting one at St. Vincent's who had been so profoundly injured by a part of the airplane falling on her. I remember going to the rehabilitation center up in Westchester where a number of the burn victims had been moved. I was very honored to work with these survivors, one of whom, Lauren Manning, has been very much front and center in my mind because of the book that she has just published, and her husband Greg, who is with us. Although she was badly burned, through fierce willpower and character, she fought her way back and reclaimed her life. And now she and Greg have two wonderful young sons. In her book, Lauren writes that we may all, in fact, we all will be touched by adversity as we go on our life's journey, but we can refuse to be trapped by it.
And that is what emerged so powerfully on September 11th and all the days that followed – compassion, courage, and character as strong as one can imagine and even stronger than the steel that were in the towers. We learned something about what makes this city great and what makes this country exceptional.
New Yorkers worked hard to sustain that spirit. Sally Regenhard went to work to make sure that her son Christian would be remembered and that his death would lead to changes in the way that we build skyscrapers, and the Christian Regenhard Center for Emergency Response Studies is here at John Jay. Jay Winuk and David Paine, in memory of Jay's brother, began My Good Deed. And now hundreds of thousands of Americans and people around the world are trying to channel their remembrance into positive acts on behalf of others. Dr. David Prezant and Dr. Kerry Kelly from the fire department immediately understood what was necessary to track the health of our firefighters and began to compile the most extraordinary record of what happened to those who were there every day and the price that they paid, even though they would not take back a second of what they did.
So we have some examples of those who have helped us make sense of what is almost beyond understanding. And New Yorkers worked hard to sustain that spirit as the days turned into months and then years. The young man who was my press secretary at the time, after going down to Ground Zero with me, going to meet family members, volunteered for the military. Thousands signed up for the fire and police departments, and we did come together to help those who grew sick as a result of their time at Ground Zero. And this week, a new medical study has documented the high rates of cancer among New York firefighters exposed there. So the work is not done. We still have heroes to honor, friends to care for, family to love. And there is also other unfinished business for us as a nation.
On that day, Americans pledged to do everything in our power to prevent another attack and to defeat the terrorists responsible. As a senator from New York, I stood with the 9/11 families who called for a commission to investigate the attacks and recommend reforms. Then we worked together to begin implementing them.
Ten years later, we have made important strides. Our government is better organized. Our defenses are safer than on 9/11. But we still face real threats, as we see today, and there is more work to be done. As the members of the 9/11 Commission recently reported, a number of their major recommendations remain unfulfilled. For example, much-needed radio frequencies have not yet been allotted to first responders to allow them to communicate effectively in a crisis – an issue that I worked on for years in the Senate and is long overdue for completion.
As President Obama has said over the last decade, our government also sometimes went off course, failed to live up to our own values, but we never lost sight of our mission, and we set aside those detours to stay focused, and we made progress. As we move forward, we are determined not to let the specter of terrorism darken the national character that has always been America's greatest asset.
The United States has thrived as an open society, a principled nation, and a global leader. And we cannot and will not live in fear, sacrifice our values, or pull back from the world. Closing our borders, for example, might keep out some who would do us harm, but it would also deprive us entrepreneurs, ideas, and energy, things that help define who we are as a nation, and ensure our global leadership for years to come.
Before 9/11, the commission found that America did not adapt quickly enough to new and different kinds of threats, and it is imperative that we not make that mistake again. It is also imperative that we adapt just as quickly to new kinds of opportunities, that we not be paralyzed or preoccupied by the threats we face, that we not squander our strengths.
So we keep our focus not only on what we are fighting against – on the terrorist networks that attacked us that day and continue to threaten us – but also on what we are fighting for – for our values of tolerance and equality and opportunity, for universal rights and the rule of law, for the opportunity of children everywhere to live up to their God-given potential. That's a fight we can be confident of and a mission we can be proud of. So today, after a decade of learning the lessons of 9/11, let's take stock of where we stand and where we need to go as a nation.
We find ourselves in a moment of historic change and opportunity. The war in Iraq is winding down. The war in Afghanistan has entered a transition phase. Millions of people are pushing their nations to move away from repression that has long fueled resentment and extremism. They are embracing universal human rights and dignity. And this has discredited the extremist argument that only violence can bring about change. Against this backdrop, the death of Usama bin Ladin has put al-Qaida on the path to defeat. And as President Obama has pledged, we will not relent until that job is done.
Earlier this summer, the Administration released its National Strategy for Counterterrorism. It makes very clear we face both a short-term and a long-term challenge. First, to keep up the pressure on al-Qaida and its network. Second, to face down the murderous ideology that fueled bin Ladin's rise and that continues to incite violence around the world. To meet these challenges, our methods must match this unique moment. And we need to apply hard-learned lessons.
We have seen that precise and persistent force can significantly degrade even an enemy as elusive as al-Qaida. So we will continue to go after its leaders and commanders, disrupt their operations and bring them to justice.
But we've also learned that to truly defeat a terror network, we need to attack its finances, recruitment, and safe havens. We need to take on its ideology, counter its propaganda, and diminish its appeal, so that every community recognizes the threat that extremists pose to them and they then deny them protection and support. And we need effective international partners in government and civil society who can extend this effort to all the places where terrorists operate.
To achieve these ends requires smart power, a strategy that integrates all our foreign policy tools – diplomacy and development hand-in-hand with defense – and that advances our values and the rule of law. We are waging a broad, sustained, and relentless campaign that harnesses every element of American power against terrorism. And even as we remain tightly focused on the terrorist network that attacked us 10 years ago, we're also thinking about the next 10 years and beyond, about the next threats, about that long-term ideological challenge that requires us to dig deeply into and rely upon our most cherished values.
I want to speak briefly about these elements of our strategy. First, the operational side: You all know about the bin Ladin raid. It was 10 years in coming. It was a great tribute to the thousands of Americans and others around the world who worked with us. The United States has made great strides over the past decade in capturing or killing terrorists and disrupting cells and conspiracies. In line with the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, we've broken down bureaucratic walls so we can act on threats quickly and effectively. We've also taken steps to protect against new cyber dangers and to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction. That remains the gravest threat facing our country and the world. I will not go through all of our actions on this front.
We have talked about the necessity of bringing the world together around a common cause of preventing the proliferation of nuclear material into the hands of extremists. And President Obama held the first-ever Nuclear Security Summit to try to enlist leaders from across the world for this common goal. As we pursue our campaign on these various fronts, we will always maintain our right to use force against groups such as al-Qaida that have attacked us and still threaten us with imminent violence. In doing so, we will stay true to our values and respect the rule of law, including international law principles guiding the use of force in self-defense, respect for the sovereignty of other states, and the laws of armed conflict.
When we capture al-Qaida members, we detain them humanely and consistent with international standards. And when we do strike, we seek to protect innocent civilians from harm. Terrorists, of course, do exactly the opposite. And just as we will not shy away from using military force as needed, we will also use the full range of law enforcement tools. Those who argued in the past that the fight against terrorism was a military matter and not appropriate for law enforcement posed a false choice. It is and it must be both. Look at the superb work that the New York Police Department has done to keep this city safe over the last 10 years and the work they are doing again today.
This also means putting terrorists on trial in civilian courts, which have time and again shown their effectiveness at convicting terrorists, including many right here in New York, without endangering our local population. And we will use, where appropriate, reformed military commissions, because a lawful system that makes use of both civilian courts and reformed military commissions sends an important message to the world that the rule of law plays an essential role in confronting terrorism, and that it works.
In fact, the AP just did a recent study that there have been 120,000 arrests around the world in the last 10 years of terrorists, and 35,000 convictions. Thanks to our military intelligence and law enforcement efforts over the last decade, al-Qaida's leadership ranks have been devastated. Virtually every major affiliate has lost key operatives, including al-Qaida's number two just this last month.
But we must be clear about the threat that remains. Cities such as London and Lahore, Madrid, and Mumbai have been attacked since 9/11. Recently, Abuja was added to this list. Thousands of innocent people, the majority of whom are Muslims, have been killed. And we know, as we have known for 10 years, that despite our best efforts, there is no such thing as perfect security. So while we have significantly weakened al-Qaida's core leadership in Afghanistan and Pakistan, today we are reminded they can still conduct regional and international attacks and inspire others to do so. And the threat has become more geographically diverse, with much of al-Qaida's activity devolving to its affiliates around the world. I have long described al-Qaida as a syndicate of terror, not a monolith, and this is becoming truer every day.
For example, al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula is reaching far beyond its base in Yemen and seeking to carry out attacks like its attempts to bring down cargo and passenger planes bound for the United States. Other extremist groups in the border region of Afghanistan and Pakistan not only continue to protect al-Qaida's remaining leadership; they are plotting attacks like the failed Times Square bombing. And from Somalia, al-Shabaab is looking to carry out more strikes like last July's suicide bombings that killed 76 people in Uganda during the World Cup.
So even as we mark the progress we have achieved, which has been substantial since 9/11, we cannot afford to ignore these continuing dangers. We need to take a smart and strategic approach that recognizes that violent extremism is bound up with nearly all of today's other complex global problems. It can take root in zones of crisis and poverty, flourish under repression and in the absence of the rule of law, spark hatreds among communities that have lived side by side for generations, and exploit conflict within and between states.
These are all challenges that we face in the 21st century, and they demand global cooperation and, first and foremost, American leadership. So just as counterterrorism cannot be the sole focus of our foreign policy, it does not make sense to view counterterrorism in a vacuum. It must be integrated into our broader diplomatic and development agendas. And we should appreciate that while working to resolve conflicts, reduce poverty, and improve governance, those are valuable ends in themselves, but they also advance the cause of counterterrorism and national security. That is why I have more fully integrated the State Department and USAID into the fight.
We have emphasized innovation. For example, we are now using sophisticated new biometric screening tools to improve border security and the visa process, including electronic fingerprints, facial recognition, and on an experimental basis even iris scans.
We have renewed our alliances and forged new counterterrorism partnerships. Together, we are using all the tools in our arsenal to go after the support structure of al-Qaida, including finances, ideology, recruits, and safe havens.
This is not easy, of course, and we are clear-eyed about how much we can accomplish and how fast. But we will not stop until we do everything possible to prevent recruits and illegal transactions. And we will certainly not solve all the problems of every failed state, nor should we try. But we can make it harder for al-Qaida to fill its ranks and its coffers while ramping up pressure from new and more effective partners.
Let's look at finances, because we know illicit cash pays for terrorist training camps, propaganda, and operations. So cutting off the money is essential. It's a step toward shutting down the network itself. That's why the United States worked with scores of countries to put in place tough new legislation and help many of them disrupt illicit financial networks. Because of the successes that we've had in this area, terrorists are moving out of the formal financial system and increasingly funding their operations through criminal activity, especially kidnapping for ransom. Many of those ransoms have been paid by governments, which only encourages more kidnapping and undermines our counterterrorism efforts. So we are urging our partners around the world to embrace a no-concessions policy.
Even more than the money, what sustains al-Qaida and its affiliates is the steady flow of new recruits. They replace the terrorists we kill or capture, and they plan new attacks. Over the last 10 years, we've learned about how al-Qaida and its affiliates find these new members, about the process of radicalization, and the community dynamics that offer them support and protection. Slowing recruitment is a difficult task, but it begins by undermining extremist appeal. And it continues with highly targeted interventions in recruiting hot spots. That's one reason why the Administration has worked from its first days in office to restore our standing in the world, to bring our policies in line with our principles. This is not about winning a popularity contest. It's a simple fact that achieving our objectives is easier with more friends and fewer enemies.
One of the first things I did after arriving at the State Department was to appoint a special representative to Muslim communities around the world and to step up our engagement in the most crucial media spaces. We put our people – especially Arabic, Urdu, Dari speakers – on key channels like Al Jazeera and others to explain U.S. policies and counter at least some of the widespread misinformation out there. There was this idea that it was – it would be a waste of our time to go on channels and go onto websites to refute and rebut what was being said, but we're in a fight, and I'm not going to let people say things about us that are not true. If they want to say things about us that are true, we'll explain that. But to make up stuff, to be accusing us of things that are totally outlandish and outrageous, was just unacceptable. You're the only way we will get into the conversation where it matters most, and we have to show up. I sometimes get asked by members of Congress: I saw an American diplomat on X, Y, or Z; why? It's because that's where people are. That's where we need to be. I make no apologies for that.
It is with this in mind that we developed and launched the new Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications, which is tightly focused on undermining the terrorist propaganda and dissuading potential recruits. The center is housed at the State Department, but is a true whole-of-government endeavor. It has a mandate from the President. And as part of this effort, a group of tech savvy specialists – fluent in Urdu and Arabic – that we call the digital outreach team are contesting online space, media websites and forums where extremists have long spread propaganda and recruited followers. With timely posts, often of independent news reports, this team is working to expose al-Qaida's and extremists' contradictions and abuses, including its continuing brutal attacks on Muslim civilians. This effort is still small, but it is now growing.
Take, for example, a short video clip that the team put together earlier this year. First, we hear a recording of al-Qaida's new leader, Zawahiri, claiming that peaceful action will never bring about change in the Middle East. Then we see footage of protests and celebrations in Egypt. The team posted this video on popular websites and stirred up a flurry of responses. Like "Zawahiri has no business with Egypt; we will solve our problems ourselves," wrote one commentator on the website Egypt Forum. Another on Facebook said those are people no one listens to anymore. Now, we won't change every mind with these tactics, but we know from extremists in our own country that they are recruited by and influenced by websites. So we're going to do everything we can to be in that fight for their minds and their hearts, and we are ratcheting up the pressure.
Now, this playbook is still being written. But the more we learn about al-Qaida's structure and methods, the more we have homed in on a number of specific recruiting hotspots, not just online but particular neighborhoods, villages, prisons, and schools. We have found that recruits tend to come in clusters, influenced by family and social networks. By focusing on these hotspots in cooperation with our partners, we can begin to disrupt the recruiting chain.
There is no silver bullet, to be sure, but the United States, especially USAID, has long experience with development projects that actually improve people's lives, create new economic opportunities, increase confidence in local communities. We have seen around the world, including in certain areas of Pakistan and Yemen, that this kind of work can begin diminishing the appeal of extremism.
This is a job that calls for a scalpel, not a sledgehammer. So we are pursuing micro-strategies that include credible local leaders and are driven by local needs and informed by local knowledge. For example, in the triangle between Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia where famine and conflict have opened the door to extremists, we are exploring a new partnership with the Kenya Muslim Youth Association. They will organize small learning circles around mainstream religious scholars, who will help provide counseling to young people who have been radicalized. This is a small project, one of many we're doing, but it's taking on a big challenge, and it's a start, and we will keep learning and adapting and keep convincing others to join with us.
Civil society and the private sector have important roles to play. Groups such as Sisters Against Violent Extremism, a group of women in 17 countries around the world who have risked their lives to tell terrorists that they are not welcome in their communities. They have written newspaper articles in Yemen, held workshops for young people in Indonesia, brought Indian and Pakistani women together to show a united front. These women know they will not stop extremism everywhere, but they refuse to sit on the sidelines. Local authorities and civil society often are better positioned than we are to provide services to their people, disrupt plots, and prosecute extremists, and they often bear the brunt of terrorist attacks.
Especially as a threat from al-Qaida becomes more diffuse, it is in the interest of the United States to forge closer ties with the governments and communities on the front lines and to help them build up their counterterrorism capacity. We need to expand our efforts to build an international counterterrorism network that is as nimble and adaptive as our adversaries'. So we have launched a diplomatic offensive to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation on counterterrorism. We have a broad and ambitious agenda, and to carry out this work, I am upgrading our office devoted to counterterrorism to a full-fledged bureau within the State Department.
Last year the State Department trained nearly 7,000 law enforcement and counterterrorism officials from more than 60 countries. Working with the United Nations and other multilateral organizations, we have supported capacity building in Yemen, Pakistan, and other frontline states. Indonesia offers a good example of how this kind of partnership can pay off. When Jakarta decided to form an elite counterterrorism unit, the State Department provided training and equipment. Experts from the FBI and the Department of Justice shared their experience with police and prosecutors.
Indonesia's invigorated law enforcement effort has disrupted plots, tracked down, arrested, and in some cases, killed al-Qaida-affiliated terrorist leaders, including some of those responsible for the Bali bombing. And Indonesian prosecutors and courts have successfully tried and convicted hundreds of terrorists. We need to expand this cooperation worldwide. As the foreign minister of the UAE wrote yesterday, we need a comprehensive global mission to eradicate terrorism and violent extremism.
But until now, there's been no dedicated international venue to regularly convene key counterterrorism policy makers and practitioners from around the world. So later this month, we will take another significant step forward by establishing a new global counterterrorism forum. We're bringing together traditional allies, emerging powers, and Muslim-majority countries around a shared counterterrorism mission in a way that's never been done before. Turkey and the United States will serve as founding co-chairs and we will be joined by nearly 30 other nations. Together, we will work to identify threats and weaknesses, devise solutions, mobilize resources, share expertise and best practices.
This will improve international coordination, but it will also help countries address terrorist threats within their own borders and regions. We will work to eliminate safe havens and identify the most effective messages to counter violence extremism. The forum will assist countries that are transitioning from authoritarian rule to democracy and the rule of law. It will provide support as they write new counterterrorism legislation and train police, prosecutors, and judges to apply the laws in keeping with universal human rights.
So as we deepen our bilateral and multilateral counterterrorism relationships, the United States has clear expectations for our partners. In some cases, by necessity, we are working with nations with whom we have very little in common except for our desire to defeat al-Qaida and terrorism. We make it a point to underscore our concerns about upholding universal rights. We demonstrate through our own example the effectiveness of doing so.
Unfortunately, some countries, even some friends, allow their territory to remain relatively permissive operating environments for terrorist financiers and facilitators. And yet some who undermine our work by fomenting anti-Western sentiment and exporting extremist ideologies to other Muslim communities even as they try to battle terrorists in their own country. Funding madrassas that preach violence and recruit terrorists, distributing textbooks that teach hate, will only accelerate the growth of extremism. This is like planting weeds in your garden and then acting surprised when they choke the flowers. It is counter-productive and ultimately self-defeating, and we will continue to argue against such practices in public and private. We will work with others to extend the success we have had in disrupting the financing of terrorism and will do all I can to try to make sure that more and more countries join this fight.
So all the efforts I have described – the pressure on al-Qaida's leaders, the campaign to deny it funding, recruits, and safe havens, the diplomatic effort to build local capacity and international cooperation – they have put al-Qaida on the defensive. But as important – in fact, even more important, I would argue – has been the blow delivered by the people themselves of the Middle East and North Africa. People across the region are charting a different course than the one that bin Ladin claimed was the only way forward. There is no better rebuke to al-Qaida and its hateful ideology. They are increasingly irrelevant in a region now more concerned with forming political parties than hearing another extremist rant.
It is true that the future is uncertain and it's still possibly going to be exploited by extremists. Security forces are distracted and disorganized. Weapons are missing. We know from experience that democratic transitions can be hijacked by new autocrats or derailed by sectarians. How this moment plays out, and what happens in these transitions, will have profound consequences for our long-term struggle against violent extremism.
But we believe that democracies are better equipped than autocracies to stand up against terrorism for the long term. They offer constructive outlets for political grievances, they create opportunities for upward mobility and prosperity that are clear alternatives to violent extremism, and they tend to have, over time, more effective governing institutions. So it is very much in the interest of the United States to support the development of strong and stable democracies in the region. That is what we are doing, and we are trying to assist both the people and the transitional governments to create economic opportunity and embrace the rule of law.
And it is equally important that the United States continues to live up to our own best values and traditions. The people of these nations are looking at us with fresh eyes, and we need to make sure they see us as a source of opportunity and hope, as a partner, not an adversary.
So as we stand here on the brink of the anniversary of 9/11, we can remember how the world rallied around us in our very difficult time. And we can recall that many were long accustomed to distrusting us, but they reacted on a human level to such an unimaginable crime. We came together as a nation, with a sense of purpose and unity. There were no lines dividing us. We celebrated our diversity – including the many contributions of Muslim Americans – and we showed deep compassion that has always been at the core of the American character.
Today the world is watching us again and seeing whether we will summon up that spirit, that core American spirit, to meet the many challenges that face us here at home and around the world. I am honored to represent our country in every place on the globe. America is exceptional. We are exceptional for our creativity and our openness. We draw people from everywhere. We are exceptional for our unwavering commitment to secure a more just and peaceful world, for our willingness, especially when it matters most, to put the common good ahead of ideology, party, or personal interest.
American leadership is still revered and required. And when old adversaries need an honest broker or fundamental freedoms need a champion, the international community looks to us. When a famine threatens the lives of millions in East Africa or floods sweep across Pakistan, people look to America. They see what we sometimes miss amid all the noise coming out of Washington: America is and remains a beacon of freedom, a guarantor of global security, a true opportunity society, a place to excel, a country of possibility where ideas hatched in a college dorm room can grow into a multibillion dollar business.
The source of our greatness is more durable than many people seem to realize. Yes, our military is by far the strongest and our economy is by far the largest. Our workers are the most productive. Our universities, like this one, are the gold standard. Our values are solid. But we have real challenges, and we have to step up and deal with them. But there should be no doubt that America has the capacity to grow our economy, solve our problems, and renew our global leadership.
Ultimately, this doesn't rest on the shoulders of a president or a secretary of state alone. It rests on the shoulders of the American people. We have to be ready to recapture that spirit of service and solidarity and to find the common ground that unites us as Americans. We have to be ready to recommit to the project of building our country together. I think we're prepared to believe that we have no limits to what we can achieve if we do just that. I believe we're ready.
But I also know that if we want to be the country that we believe in, that we find to be so attractive and aspirational, then we have to accept responsibility and we have to be ready, because more than the daring night raids or the successful prosecutions or the persistent diplomacy or the targeted development, what will keep us safe and keep us strong and keep us great is each of us signing on to be part of that American future.
Thank you all very much.
The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Connects Through Social Media
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
As you know, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) has tried hard in recent years to strengthen our communication efforts – to give interested stakeholders (and all Americans are interested stakeholders in our worldwide humanitarian efforts) more information on what we do, day-in and day-out to protect vulnerable populations and promote conditions for peace and reconciliation. There is so much knowledge on humanitarian issues within civil society, and we in the government can best benefit from your perspectives when you know exactly what we are doing – and what we are trying to do. Moreover, we believe we have an obligation to explain our program and policy efforts to as wide an audience as possible, especially when they so clearly reflect the humanitarian values of the American people.
For this reason, I'm pleased to announce that PRM has launched several social media initiatives that we hope you will check out. We want to better share information with domestic resettlement agencies, local communities hosting resettled refugees, other Americans, and our international organization partners.
We've launched our own Facebook page (www.facebook.com/State.PRM) where we are posting timely updates, photos, and videos of our efforts and those of our partners. We are excited to provide this venue to engage the public on U.S. refugee and resettlement policy and the U.S. government's life-saving humanitarian assistance in the areas of population, refugees, and migration.
In addition, PRM now has a YouTube playlist, a flickr page, and we blog regularly on DipNote, the State Department's official blog. In the lead up to World Refugee Day on June 20, we are highlighting stories on DipNote from State Department employees who are former refugees. We've also recently released several new fact sheets on our admissions and resettlement programs, statelessness, protracted refugee situations, and other issues, which are now available here — with more in the works. Links to all these sites can be found at the top of PRM's webpage and through the icons under my signature at the end of this letter.
Finally, let me note that I will participate next week in a web chat entitled "Conversations with America: Helping the World's Refugees." I will be joined by George Rupp, President of the International Rescue Committee. The web chat will be streamed live on Dipnote on Tuesday June 14 from 10:15-11:00 A.M.
We hope you find these social media and online resources engaging and helpful in describing our work on behalf of refugees and vulnerable people. More importantly, we hope you will use the information provided to offer your perspectives on how we can better achieve the humanitarian objectives of the U.S. Government and the American people.
Many thanks, and kind regards,
Eric Schwartz
Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
FACT SHEET: Tunisian Transition and U.S. Support
With our 200-year long relationship with Tunisia as a solid foundation, the United States is committed to working with the people and government of Tunisia to lay the groundwork for lasting democratic reform and sustainable economic development.
The United States recognizes that the Tunisian transition will be rooted in Tunisia's history, traditions, and hopes. We are contributing financially to help the people and interim government of Tunisia meet key benchmarks on their transition trajectory.
To help Tunisians lay the groundwork for responsive, accountable governance, we are supporting the interim government's efforts to prepare for elections. We are also helping to build the capacity of Tunisian civil society organizations, political parties, and media to mobilize and advocate for the interests of the Tunisian people.
To help Tunisians build a stronger and more equitable economy, we are supporting academic exchanges and skills-training, promoting entrepreneurship and innovation, making financing available to small businesses, helping the government implement foundational fiscal reforms, and seeking to expand the bilateral trade relationship.
We continue to work with Tunisia's numerous international partners to coordinate assistance for the democratic transition. We are supportive of the contributions of international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank, and the contributions of other countries, to help Tunisia overcome its significant economic challenges.
We are also grateful for the assistance that the people and interim government have provided to the tens of thousands of migrants and conflict victims fleeing the violence in Libya. We have contributed financially to the various international appeals for assistance to help Tunisia and other border countries respond to this humanitarian crisis.
We have embraced the opportunities that both traditional and new media tools, such as Facebook, offer to provide an open line of communication between Tunisian citizens and the U.S. government, and are eager to hear what Tunisians think about this period of momentous change.
The United States was among the first countries to denounce the former regime's brutal crackdown on the protests that ultimately led to former president Ben Ali's ouster, and among the first Western countries to send senior officials to Tunisia after the fall of the Ben Ali regime in January. A number of other senior U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Clinton and Members of Congress, have since traveled to Tunisia to reaffirm our support for the transition.
Secretary Clinton: Interview With Shahira Amin of Nile TV
QUESTION: American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, it's such an honor to meet you, and thank you for giving me this opportunity to host you on Egyptian television.
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, and it's an honor for me to be here with you and to have this opportunity.
QUESTION: Thank you. Let me start by asking you – you are the first and most senior official to visit Egypt since the popular revolt that led to the fall of President Mubarak. Why did you choose to be here at this time?
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, for three reasons. First, because I wanted to demonstrate the very high-level support that comes from President Obama, our Administration, and our country on behalf of the Egyptian people as you make this transition toward democracy. Secondly, I wanted to discuss with government officials what their needs were and how the United States could be helpful. And thirdly, I wanted to meet with representatives of civil society, the youth revolution, other Egyptians who brought their own perspective to the table, so that I could listen carefully, so that I would know what we could do that would be most helpful to you.
QUESTION: Egyptians are looking forward to a secular civil state, but most important, they dream of a free and democratic Egypt. How exactly does the United States intend to support the democratic transition? Is there a roadmap?
SECRETARY CLINTON: I think that it will have to be an Egyptian roadmap because this is an Egyptian commitment to move toward a free and democratic future. We have the greatest respect for Egypt's 7,000 years of civilization. We are a young country by comparison. But we are the oldest democracy in the world. So we have some idea, having gone through these stages our self and having worked with other countries, what it will take to ensure that the road to democracy is not detoured, that the dreams of the Egyptian people are not derailed. And so we think that there are steps that have to be taken, which you are already planning for.
Obviously, elections are a big part of a democracy, but not the only part. Political parties, the idea of protecting the rights of all Egyptians, the – as you say, the secular state that will respect each individual Egyptian – all of that is important along with a free press, an independent judiciary, and other democratic institutions.
We also think there are economic reforms that are necessary to help the Egyptian people have good jobs, to find employment, to realize their own dreams. And so on both of those tracks – the political reform and the economic reform – we want to be helpful.
QUESTION: Let me be honest with you. Many Egyptians are disappointed. They say the Obama Administration didn't throw its full weight behind the popular movement right from the start. The U.S. was a bit hesitant before finally extending its support to the opposition activists in Tahrir. And some are calling it "double standards." They say the U.S. preaches democracy and freedom on the one hand, and supports autocratic regimes when it suits their own interests.
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, first let me say that I don't think there's any doubt that the United States, President Obama, all of us stand for democracy and for the values that undergird democracy. And we spent a lot of time trying to make sure that the demonstrations in Tahrir Square, which I was very excited to visit myself this morning, were peaceful. That was our message from the very beginning. There is no doubt about that – that the people had a right to demonstrate, that their rights needed to be respected, and that the government had a duty to do so.
To the credit of your army and other officials, we saw a largely positive response from the army, and even standing against the security forces that were trying to disrupt the demonstrations. That stands in stark contrast to what we're seeing in Libya, for example. So the United States was very clear about its messages, that from the beginning, this needed to be peaceful, nonviolent, respecting the rights of the individual demonstrators and having a reform agenda that would meet those needs.
QUESTION: Secretary Clinton, in the last 30 years, much of the aid from the United States went to creating a strong security apparatus to ensure that Mubarak continues to have a tight grip on power. Very little of that aid went to improving the lives of average Egyptians. Is it likely that aid to Egypt will now become conditional?
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, first, we had a lot of aid that went to the military, not the security forces. And I thank you for asking that question because our aid was to assist the Egyptian military. And I think that really paid off because during the height of the demonstrations in Tahrir Square, our military leaders were talking to your military leaders and exchanging ideas because they knew each other over 30 years of training together, working together. So in a way, I think that that investment was a good investment because the Egyptian military performed so admirably in everyone's eyes. And we were very proud we had some contribution to them.
With respect to other aid, we have given, over the course of many years, money to support the American University in Cairo, money to support education, money to support healthcare, money to support civil society, human rights activists. But you're right; it was always a difficult negotiation with the former government because that was something that we wanted to do to help the Egyptian people. Some of it went through, and some of it did not go through. Now we look forward to be able to work on the economic agenda to try to assist the government and private investors to create more jobs, and we look forward to assisting what the Egyptian people want in terms of education or healthcare or anything that you are going to ask us for.
QUESTION: It was globalization and social media that led to the changes that we're witnessing in the Middle East today. And recently, you engaged in a discussion on the internet with young Egyptians. And you had a very important message for them, that there can be no prosperity without the empowerment of women and girls. What are your hopes for the girls – the millions of girls, the Nujoods in this region?
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, I believe that what happened in Tahrir Square was not only an Egyptian revolution, but a human revolution. As I was, like millions of Americans, transfixed to the television screen, I saw Egyptians of all ages, primarily young, but other generations as well, and I saw women and men. And what it said was that every Egyptian, regardless of who he or she were, were standing together for the future you were demanding. And I think it would be a great tragedy if anything were to happen that would start marginalizing any Egyptian on the basis of being a man or a woman or a Copt or a Muslim or from upper or lower Egypt.
I mean, it would be a great tragedy because Egypt not only has the opportunity to lead the way in the Middle East, but to be a democratic, successful country for the 21st century and to be a leader that everyone will look to with admiration. And in my conversations with civil society activists, with young people, with government officials, we've talked about other models because other countries have made that transition. Indonesia, for example – they often say if you want to see a democratic state where women are empowered, come to Indonesia. Well, I want to see a democratic state where women are empowered right here in Egypt, because to leave out half the population is to leave out half the potential of what Egypt can become.
QUESTION: I echo that.
SECRETARY CLINTON: (Laughter.)
QUESTION: First, it was Tunisia, then Egypt –
SECRETARY CLINTON: Right.
QUESTION: — and now the desire for change is spreading like a wildfire across the region – Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Algeria, Jordan, even Saudi Arabia. Does it concern the Obama Administration that America is losing some of its staunchest allies in the region and that these mass protests may result in Islamists taking over power?
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, it would concern us because it would, in our view, only have one point of view represented in societies that are very diverse, and that's not a true democracy. One election is not a true democracy. It takes time and effort to build a democracy. But we have always stood for democracy, for human rights, for freedom, and we have friends and we do business with countries all over the world that don't always reflect those values. But our message publicly and privately has always been the same.
Even here in Egypt, you know that we were privately urging changes, publicly urging changes; we were not successful. And it is only fair and proper that the Egyptian people themselves seized this moment in history and determined that you were going to move beyond the government that existed. And that's what we're seeing in Tunisia, and the efforts that are going on in other parts of the region are by no means completed. And we happen to believe that governments and societies will be more stable if they institute democratic reforms. And so we are urging all of our friends to do that.
QUESTION: You've just come from Paris where you attended the G-8 meetings and where the UK and France were leading the push for a no-fly zone over Libya. The U.S. has also been consulting with the United Nations on possible stronger measures against Qadhafi. What measures? More sanctions or is the military option on the table now?
SECRETARY CLINTON: It is on the table, and I think the Arab League statement on Saturday was an extraordinary commitment. For the Arab League to call for action against one of its own members because Colonel Qadhafi has lost his legitimacy to govern, and he is murdering his own people, and of course, he's putting a million Egyptian lives at risk as well who are still in Libya, was a real strong message to everyone. And so when I was in Paris meeting with the G-8, the talk was all about the Arab League statement. So as you know, the Lebanese, the British, and the French have introduced a resolution.
There is intensive negotiations going on in New York as we speak to determine whether we can reach international consensus on a resolution that will authorize strong action and that will include Arab leadership and participation. So the United States is deeply involved in those negotiations. Some nations were very much opposed before the Arab League statement; they are much more open now. And there is a sense of urgency because Colonel Qadhafi and his forces are moving east, and so we want to see the Security Council act as soon as possible.
QUESTION: Years on, Iraq is still not quite the stable democratic model that the U.S. hoped it would be, and many are concerned that this may be the fate of other countries in the region if the United States intervenes militarily.
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, that is why the United States does not want to take any unilateral action and why it is very important that no country take action unless it is authorized by the United Nations Security Council. And we will see whether the Security Council will do that now.
QUESTION: Iran seems to have been put on the backburner for now because the focus is on other countries in the region, and yet the Iranian threat is still very much alive. They're calling what's happening in the region an Islamic awakening, and they've threatened to intervene in Bahrain. What is the United States reaction when you hear such defiant statements from Ahmadinejad?
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, that it is the height of hypocrisy for Iran, which allowed its own revolution to be hijacked and is turning into a military state with the revolutionary guard largely in control at this moment in time – it's a very sad commentary on what the people of Iran expected back in 1979. And it's an (inaudible) lesson to Egyptians, Tunisians, and everyone that democracy must be carefully nurtured, and no one should be allowed to claim that they have all the answers and that only they can govern. I have a lot of confidence in the Egyptian people. I think that Egypt has shown that Egyptians are ready to stand up for your rights and to claim those rights and also to be part of making the decisions necessary for a democracy.
So I think Egypt is the best rebuke to Iran. You are basically demonstrating to the Iranians that they can talk all they want and try to somehow take credit, but they don't deserve any credit because they have allowed their own revolution to unfortunately deny their own people their voices, their votes, their freedoms, and their rights, which is not at all what Egypt is looking for.
QUESTION: How do you see the fate of the stalled Middle East peace process after Mubarak? After all, he had been trying to reconcile Fatah and Hamas, he had promised to block the tunnels into Gaza, and he was trying to negotiate the release of Gilad Shalit. So what now after Mubarak and after Omar Suleiman?
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, I think that now, there is even more of a reason for the Israelis and the Palestinians to resolve their conflict and to create a two-state solution. I think what is happening in the region which gives so much energy to democracy should be a strong encouragement to both the Israelis and the Palestinians. And we are determined to pursue the peace between the two of them.
We have never given up. We are not discouraged no matter what they say. We are moving straight ahead. President Obama and I have made that clear time and time again because we think actually it is even more important to do now to make sure that the Palestinians can realize their own dreams for a state and to have their own democracy, and that Israel can have security so that they can contribute to the economic prosperity of the region. And so I'm hoping that the circumstances of these events will actually push the parties closer together.
QUESTION: American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, I can't thank you enough for joining me on the program. For me, this is a comeback, and I am hoping that it will be a contract for Egyptian television for a freer, more open state media. Thank you for giving me this time.
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, thank you for your leadership on that, too.
QUESTION: Thank you very much.
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much.
QUESTION: Thank you so much.


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Schierholtz, Cub beat Mets 2-1 in 9th inning
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El Paso, Texas. The Mets likely won't be able to call on Daisuke Matsuzaka and Jeurys Familia, and Josh Edgin and Scott Rice might be restricted to situational help. Left-hander Dana Eveland will be added to the roster before the game according
DeGrom tames Mariners in Mets 3-1 victory
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out and forced the Mets to make a decision. Yelich opened with a single off lefty Scott Rice . Ed Lucas executed a sac bunt off Gonzalez Germen, who replaced Rice . New York intentionally walked Stanton -- baseball's RBI leader -- to face McGehee
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Tom Koehler throws 8 shutout innings as Marlins sweep Mets with another walk-off win
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YOU cannot change anything. Time can.
Give him time. Show him every day how much work you're putting into changing, fixing your shit. Let him process those feelings, ask him what he would like from you during those times. He will probably just need space, so give him it.
Don't try to control his feelings because they scare you.
My Ddays - Jan 2010 & 12/04/14
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Chin up. Unwavering. Fight. I can do this.
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Jimbo Farrar has superhuman intelligence and the power to control others with his mind, turning them into puppets devoid of will, who obey his every order. He works as a researcher at the head of the Killian Foundation for Gifted Children. His one goal is to find others like him. He finds five teens who decide to meet in New York's Central Park.
They're not alone. When they're violently assaulted in the park, they decide to use their brilliant minds to plot out the perfect revenge.
Jimbo is the only one who understands, but also the only one who can stop them...unless he decides to join them.
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Training Requirements for FRYSC Coordinators (*.pdf)This is a detailed outline of coordinator training requirements.
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FRYSC Professional Development Tracking FormThis form should be an ongoing document coordinators use to track their training hours. Training Registration FormThis form should be completed when a coordinator would like to attend a non-FRYSC sponsored event and receive professional development hours. (An exception to this is school district-sponsored training, which is automatically approved.)
FRYSC Trainer Credential Application
2014-15 FRYSC Approved Trainings2013-14 FRYSC Approved Trainings2012-13 FRYSC Approved Trainings
June 20Lexington Refugee Summit9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Central Library140 E. Main St.LexingtonConference information
June 23-24Kentucky Youth Leadership SymposiumGeneral Butler State ParkOpen to youth in grades 8 - 12 in 2014-15 school yearFRYSC training approval code: 1436$75 per person, minimum 4 youth + 1 adultRegister your group todayFor more information, email Amy Andrews.
June 25-26Kentucky's System of Care AcademyMarriott Griffin GateLexingtonRegistrationFor more information, contact Beth Potter, KICC Project Director.
July 7-8, 2014Victory Over ViolenceMarriott Louisville Downtown2014 VOV Agenda - TentativeWorkshops for RegistrationCall for Presentations Exhibitor Showcase GuideFor more information, contact Katie Morris.
Sept. 8-9Kids are Worth It! ConferenceCrowne Plaza Hotel - Louisville AirportLouisvilleFor more information, visit the Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky website.
Sept. 16-18New Coordinator Orientation(includes a track for FRYSC District Contacts)Crowne Plaza Hotel, LouisvilleNCO Coordinator - Tentative AgendaNCO District Contact - Tentative AgendaOnline registration available through Aug. 15For more information, contact Katie Morris.
Oct. 5-7Southern Obesity SummitLouisville MarriottFor more information, contact Carolyn Dennis with the Shaping Kentucky's Future Collaborative
Nov. 10-12Fall InstituteGalt House, LouisvilleFor more information, visit the FRYSCKy Coalition website.
The Division of FRYSC has designed training to help school principals understand the role of centers in their schools and how to best use them. Participants can take the training at their leisure. One EILA credit hour will be given upon the completion of the training and passing the quiz.
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Below are many of the handouts from VOV 2015 presentations available for download.
VOV - ATSA Forum Article
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VOV - Understanding and Motivating Middle School Students
VOV - Professional Mapping handout #1
VOV - Professional Mapping handout #2
VOV - Putting the "Self" Back in Care handout
VOV - CPS Reporting PowerPoint
VOV - Self Care handout
VOV - Sex Offender Article
Using Data - Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
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Mark and Christie MarbleSenior Pastor
Pastor Mark is really excited about the call of God on his life to Pastor at Castle Rock Bible Church. After ministering as volunteers and full-time staff in youth and associate roles for nearly twenty years, Mark and his wife, Christie, revel in the opportunity to use all that the Lord has taught them. Mark comes to CRBC after serving eleven years at New Covenant Fellowship in Larkspur, CO. Prior to that, they served at New Life Church for two years as Youth Pastor and Missions Coordinator.Mark and Christie have now been married for over 30 years and are the parents of two grown adult children both of whom are married. Brittney, their oldest daughter married Nick Black and currently have Mark and Christie's grandsons, Connor, Levi, and Lucas. They live close by in Castle Rock. Jesse, their younger son married Kate and also live in Castle Rock, CO. They have a sweet daughter called Livvy, which is short for Olivia. Jesse is helping Pastor Adam in the worship ministry.Mark has a passion for the Word of God and studies it many ways. By gifting, Mark is a teacher, bringing the Word of God to life with the primary purpose of helping CRBC to "love God, love people, and serve the world."
Adam and Arissa PachecoWorship Pastor
Hello my name is Adam Pacheco. I was born in the far away land of Pueblo, Colorado. I am a passionate follower of Christ and it is my goal to see everyone I meet come to a deeper relationship with Him. On my 16th birthday I was given a guitar and have been leading people in worship ever since. In 2003 I moved to Colorado Springs to attend the New Life School of Worship. After graduation I served as a Children's Pastor at my home church in Pueblo. In 2005 I married my beautiful wife Arissa, and we moved to Florida to help with a church plant there. We moved back to Colorado in the fall of 2009 and live in Larkspur with our two sons Nehemiah and Osias. We love being an active part of what God is doing in the body of Christ.
Nathan and Sarah CremisinoAnanias Project Pastors
Hi, our names are Nathan and Sarah Cremisino. We have been married for 2 1/2 years and recently moved back to CO from CA in May of 2012. Nathan grew up in youth group with Pastor Mark and since moving back to Colorado we have been blessed to be a part of Castle Rock Bible Church. Both of us spent 6 months with Youth With a Mission (YWAM), Nathan went to the Cook Islands and Sarah went to Australia and South Africa where we furthered our knowledge of the word and deepened our relationship with the Lord. Nathan, with a bachelors in Photo Journalism, works for a Florida based company called Aero-News Network where he is a videographer and video editor. Sarah, with a bachelors in Speech Language Pathology, works at Highlands Ranch High School in the Severe Special Needs classroom as a paraprofessional. We both love the outdoors and spend our time hiking, camping, and playing tennis; anything that allows us to enjoy God's creation. We are excited to grow with the youth and see what the Lord has in store for us all.
Trevor BernhardtAnanias Project Pastor
I am a dynamic figure, often seen scaling walls and crushing ice. I have been known to remodel train stations on my lunch breaks, making them more efficient in the area of heat retention. I translate ethnic slurs for Cuban refugees, I write award-winning operas, I manage time efficiently.Occasionally, I tread water for three days in a row. I can pilot bicycles up severe inclines with unflagging speed, and I cook 30-minute brownies in 20 minutes.I am an expert in stucco, a veteran in love, and an outlaw in Peru.Using only a hoe and a large glass of water, I once single-handedly defended a small village in the Amazon basin from a horde of ferocious army ants. I play bluegrass cello. I was scouted by the Mets. I am the subject of numerous documentaries. When I'm bored, I build large suspension bridges in my yard. I enjoy urban hang gliding. On Wednesdays, after school, I repair electrical appliances free of charge.I am an abstract artist, a concrete analyst, and a ruthless bookie. Critics worldwide swoon over my original line of corduroy evening wear. I don't perspire.I am a private citizen, yet I receive fan mail. I have been caller number nine and have won the weekend passes. Last summer I toured New Jersey with a traveling centrifugal force demonstration. I bat .400. My deft floral arrangements have earned me fame in international botany circles. Children trust me.I can hurl tennis rackets at small moving objects with deadly accuracy. I once read Paradise lost, Moby Dick, and David Copperfield in one day and still had time to refurbish an entire dining room that evening. I know the exact location of every food item in the supermarket. I sleep once a week; when I do sleep, I sleep in a chair. The laws of physics do not apply to me.I balance, I weave, I dodge, I frolic, and my bills are all paid. On weekends, to let off steam, I participate in full-contact origami. Years ago I discovered the meaning of life, but forgot to write it down. I have made extraordinary four course meals using only a mouli and a toaster oven.I breed prize-winning clams. I have won bullfights in San Juan, cliff-diving competitions in Sri Lanka, and spelling bees at the Kremlin. I have played Hamlet, I have performed open-heart surgery, and I have spoken with Elvis.But, I have not yet gone to college
Josh and Rachel TheobaldTrek Coordinators
Hello, my name is Josh. My wife Rachel and I have been a part of the CRBC family for over 4 years now and I am so excited for what God is doing - not only in my life, but in the church. I grew up in Aurora until I went to Friends University in Kansas to play football, study Criminal Justice and Youth Ministry. I moved back to Colorado where I married the most amazing woman. We now have 2 kids, Makenzie and Tucker.I love working with youth and being able to challenge them in ways that can prepare them for the realities of what lies ahead. I want to see them develop a deeper understanding of God's love and mercy for all of his children. I am so excited to be a part of what God has in store for CRBC.
Nathan and Jennifer RikeGodSquad Children's Pastors
Hello! My name is Jennifer Rike. I came to know the Lord at a young age, participating in church since I can remember. I was part of youth group under Pastor Mark before attending college at Fresno Pacific University to become an English teacher. I moved back to Castle Rock after school and taught middle school literacy. I am blessed to be married to Nathan, an insanely talented musician. We have two handsome sons: Olsen, my articulate scientist, and Theodore, my fearless giggler. We joined the CRBC family in 2011. I'm honored to lead our children's ministry. :)


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The Webs Site Builder and Pagemodo's Website Earn "Outstanding Achievement" Accolades
May 12, 2011 – Webs, the popular, do-it-yourself solution for website creation, has won Interactive Media Awards' "Outstanding Achievement Award" for the Webs Site Builder. Not to be outdone, the newest member of the Webs family of products, Pagemodo, has won Interactive Media Awards' "Outstanding Achievement Award" for its website, Pagemodo.com. According to Interactive Media Awards (IMA), the "Outstanding Achievement Award" is the second highest honor they bestow, and is an achievement that only a fraction of competitors attain each year.
When reviewing the Webs Site Builder in the category of Web Design/Development, IMA considered the following elements: design, usability, technical innovation, standards compliance, and content. They concluded that the Site Builder tool "surpassed the standards of excellence that comprise the web's most professional work" in terms of design, development, and implementation.
Pagemodo's website fell under IMA's Social Networking category, and was judged on design, content, feature functionality, usability, and standards compliance. The organization felt that Pagemodo.com "excelled in all areas of our judging criteria and represents a very high standard of planning, execution and overall professionalism."
"It's an honor to have our work recognized by the IMA," says Webs CEO Haroon Mokhtarzada. "We feel strongly that our tools are world-class examples of how the Internet can be used to enhance a company's messaging, branding, and growth. But it's nice to get external validation of this from an organization as prestigious as the IMA."
About the Interactive Media Awards
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A bombshell today came from the leader of the Catholic Church, as Pope Benedict the 16th announced his resignation. He's the first Pope to step down from the Papacy in 600 years.
The 85-year-old Pope said he can no longer continue with his job because of his age and deteriorating health. His last day will be February 28th. Church leaders said the Pope may be making his announcement now because Holy Week brings a very demanding schedule.
Father Bryce Sibley at Our Lady of Wisdom addressed the resignation to his congregation at Monday's mass.
"It is a shocking revelation, something that hasn't happened in six centuries. But I think in time people will realize the Holy Father prayed about this, he made a decision consulting with individuals, and it is the right decision," Sibley said.
When Benedict's resignation goes into effect at the end of the month, approximately 108 Cardinals will begin the process for a new Pope
"When the Cardinals assemble the first thing they do is take an oath that they're going to elect the Holy Father according to what God wants, not according to who they want. And then they begin writing on little slips of paper and they put a name that says, "I elect so-and-so to be Pope," Monsignor Curtis Mallet, Diocese of Lafayette said.
Several Catholics at Our Lady of Wisdom said that while they're surprised over the Pope's resignation, they're also looking forward to having a new Pope hopefully by Easter.
"I've never heard of a Pope resigning, but I'm not worried. I have a lot of faith in my church," Braxton Callen a student at UL said.
"I received the news with a great deal of peace because I'm very confident in the church and the Holy Spirit guiding the church. I'm very confident that the process will go smoothly," John Merkle a team leader for UL Missionaries said.
The future leader of the Catholic Church will need to receive a two-thirds majority of the vote, in order to take on the position as Pope.
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Mohave Community College (MCC)
1971 Jagerson Ave, Kingman, AZ
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Mohave Community College, located in Kingman, Arizona, was founded to serve the residents of northwest Arizona's Mohave County. The school operates several campuses, located in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Colorado City, and Bullhead City. In addition, the school's proximity to the border allows neighboring communities in California and Nevada to utilize the services and education provided by the school. Mohave Community College is a public two year institution dedicated to providing the best education possible to residents of its service area, serving nearly 13,000 students annually through its various programs and offerings.
Mohave Community College offers a number of programs that result in either a degree or certificate. Such programs allow students to obtain career training or pursue academic transfer. Career program will assist in the development of the skills and abilities necessary for entry into the workforce as professionals through a combination of classroom and practical courses. Programs take between one and two years to complete, allowing graduates to seek employment immediately after graduation. Such are usually reflective of the needs of the community and are often for high demand fields. The resulting certificate or associate degree demonstrates competency to potential employers.
Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education, and once completed, provide the students the opportunity to apply for transfer to a four year institution to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree. Four year institutions will have varying transfer requirements, and as such it is recommended students meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum that best assists in transfer to a student's desired school or schools.
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Mohave Community College is an open enrollment institution, and as such, any student who submits a completed application and meets the minimum requirements for admission may enroll. Students must provide standardized test scores and transcripts from previous schools as well as take a placement exam. New students are encouraged to participate in student orientation and meet with a guidance counselor to outline a curriculum that best suits the student's needs. Registration takes place prior to the start of each semester with tuition due shortly thereafter.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting information from which will be used to determine financial need, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year. Students may be asked to provide additional financial information to ensure that the FAFSA is accurate prior to the disbursement of funds. Students may also apply for external scholarships offered by various sources that are awarded for a variety of reasons. Students in need of assistance regarding the application process may make an appointment with a financial aid counselor.
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The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $19,600. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
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- State Residents: $2,300-$2,700
- Out-of-State: $9,100-$10,940
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- Online course work available
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Campus: Mohave Community College - Lake Havasu City Campus
- Physical Therapy Assistant (P.T.A.) Program
- Accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (since 2010)
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 2005)
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- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 2004)
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Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Mohave Community College.
- College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV (92 miles away)
- Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ (102 miles away)
- Palo Verde College in Blythe, CA (117 miles away)
- Dixie State University in Saint George, UT (129 miles away)
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Police: Man forges brother's checks
Published On: Jan 17 2013 04:38:41 PM CST
A Rexburg man faces a five-count felony complaint for check forgery, and police said the victim was his brother.
Rexburg police said Addison Grantham Carter, 19, stole his brother's checkbook, then forged his name on five different checks.
The checks varied from $40 to $600. Carter was being held on $75,000 bond in the Bonneville County Jail, where he was already in custody on unrelated charges.
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A unique classroom is going in at the Galileo School of Math and Science in Colorado Springs. When middle school students return in a couple of weeks a large geodesic dome greenhouse will be complete and ready to support learning.
The idea is hands on lessons and research. Most will be about science, but the unique shape also offers possible exercises in math, geometry and art. Principal, Robyn Colbert says, "It's out of the box thinking, but that's what you want to do with 21st century schools. You want to be creative, inquiry based, problem solvers."
The students will also grow their own lunch. The plan includes using produce from the gardens in the school's cafeteria.
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Where do you live?
IM right outside of Philadelphia a place call bucks county
I'm in SF and not getting 3g speeds at all. strictly EDGE. and we are supposed to be one of the markets with the updated t-mob network.
using the original settings in this thread lost Siri for me. I'm pasting here what I used to now have MMS, Siri, and facetime all working. the changes are in the settings in Cellular Data Network, step 11.
you need to do all the steps! if you just do step 11, it will not work. you need to back up to computer through itunes then Ibackupbot (on computer) you will look for you backup file and do Step 5 . Without step 5 your phone will not work this is the missing part from your phone.
1. Backup your iPhone 4S in iTunes (and make sure you're backed up to google as well if you're coming from android and/or do both an icloud and a computer backup)
2. Download, install and open iBackupBot (Google it)
3. Select your recent iPhone backup
4. Find and open the file named "com.apple.mms_override.plist"
5. Delete the text in this file and replace it with
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
6. Save the changes
7. Exit iBackupBot and open iTunes
8. Restore your iPhone with the most recent backup
9. After your iPhone reboots go to Settings>General>Network and turn on Data Roaming
10. While still in Network settings go to >Cellular Data Network and enter "epc.tmobile.com" as the APN for Cellular Data and Internet Tethering
11. Enter the following for MMS settings:
APN: epc.tmobile.com
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS Proxy:
MMS UA Prof URL: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
NOTE: Leave all other fields empty, if they have anything in them, delete it.
12. Reboot
Why wouldnt this work if you simply edit the mms override file?
Iam tyring everything to get two iphones to mms properly. I have a 4s and a 3gs, the 4s works for a bit then fails, simply by editing thefile with ifunbox. The 3gs doesnt even have a camicon near in the mms field. This really sucks been trying to fix this for a month now. I had the camera icon on the 3gs when I downloaed the mms fix from cydia but now its gone again.
Went to the Apple Genius bar today to see if they can assist with fixing the MMS issue I was having with my factory unlocked iPhone 4s.
This is what he did to resolve the issue, without downloading any additional software. Now I can receive picture messaging on my phone Hope it works for you guys having the same issues I was having.
MMS settings to fit T-Mobile's network:
Now MMS should work on your unlocked iPhone
My trial version of ibackupbot isn't working. Is there any free full version for mac?
Is your 4s a full carrier unlocked model or one direct from Apple?
Was curious about this issue and I send a lot of pictures with my current phone (Tmo branded Galaxy S2).
anna-lizza Thanks so much for posting those settings! They worked PERFECTLY for my iphone and it was so much simpler then using another program to get it working.
Yes these are the correct settings as of 2012 for the iPhone 3, 3Gs, 4 and 4S.
What might make you GRRRR even more is that you don't need to buy factory unlocked 4S from Apple directly anymore. It used to be that this was the only way to have a reliable unlock. Once AT&T was forced to unlock iPhones that had completed the two year agreement successfully, it opened the door for shops like mine that offer iPhone parts and services are now able to provide factory unlocking services for around 30 bucks!
We send the unlocking codes to Apple servers. Then when you restor or update you iPhone (3Gs, 4 or 4S) iTunes will complete the unlock and that's it, you have a factory unlocked iPhone no special SIM or jailbreak is needed anymore!
I had to send in my unlocked iPhone for service to Apple and was sent a refurbished model.
The beauty of it all was simply dropping my T-Mobile SIM card in and it worked right off the bat. All features working. MMS, Siri, FaceTime, the works.
Didn't have to enter anything at all. Set up the replacement as a new phone via iTunes, checked for service and then restore from my backup.
Yes all the "factory" type unlocks are actually under the control of Apple. Whether it's AT&T providing the unlock, GURUmicro or any other company able to offer this type service. These companies have the ability ti send the unlock approval over to Apple then Apple actually performs the unlock through iTunes.
Once your unique IMEI number has been factory unlocked, Apple will always know about it. So even if your factory unlocked iPhone gets replaced under warranty by Apple with a refurb, they know its unlocked by the IMEI number.
This type factory unlock is definately the way to go if you want an iPhone on T-Mobile! No jailbreaking type hacks are ever required and you won't lose your unlock if you update your iPhone software when new versions come out.
I agree with scullen. Use USB connect tethering if possible, you get the added benefit of your phone being charged from the laptop while tethering. Tethering wirelessly drains the phone battery quick and is slower than a direct USB connection.
In regards to the IMEI number, the refurb I had gotten had a different one. The key part is if you get a an email telling you that both the serial and IMEI have changed and noted.
This didn't go without a few hiccups however. Push notifications from the Facebook app no longer sounds off an alert. Checked my prefs and just about everything and noticed that once I activated this iPhone, my iPad no longer sounds off. Weird!
This worked for me after trying a million other things. The key was changing the APN to Cingular!!!
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The Prolectrix Electric Soup Maker boils, blends, and cooks soup to perfection. It's the ideal way to conveniently make healthy and delicious soups, and takes just 20-30 minutes to cook your soup. With three options: puree, chunky or blend-clean, you can enjoy a consistency to suit your tastes.
Its 1.3-1.6L capacity will hold enough soup to feed up to 6 people. The Soup Maker also features an intelligent control system to prevent overspill and dry burning. Safety control will prevent activation when the lid is not securely closed. - A.D.
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