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China loses its allure
This week's print edition of The Economist brings a worth reading story on China: life is getting harder for foreign companies there.
"According to the late Roberto Goizueta, a former boss of The Coca-Cola Company, April 15th 1981 was "one of the most important days…in the history of the world." That date marked the opening of the first Coke bottling plant to be built in China since the Communist revolution.
The claim was over the top, but not absurd. Mao Zedong's disastrous policies had left the economy in tatters. The height of popular aspiration was the "four things that go round": bicycles, sewing machines, fans and watches. The welcome that Deng Xiaoping, China's then leader, gave to foreign firms was part of a series of changes that turned China into one of the biggest and fastest-growing markets in the world.
For the past three decades, multinationals have poured in. After the financial crisis, many companies looked to China for salvation. Now it looks as though the gold rush may be over."
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Barack Obama's State of the Union Address 2011
In his State of the Union address on January 25, 2011, U.S. President Barack Obama mentioned a plan for investment in crucial areas like education, high-speed rail, and green technology, as well as reforming the tax code to help the United States meet the challenge of globalization amid relentless competition from rising economies such as China and India.
A Member of Congress reads along as President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber, January 25, 2011. (Photo by Pete Souza)
"We need to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world," he said in his speech (see full transcript below). At the same time, Obama, who is facing massive deficits, did not call for new programs. Instead, he promised a five-year budget freeze on non-defense discretionary spending, which he said had the prospective to reduce the deficit by $400 billion over ten years.
When Obama did address U.S. foreign policy, he mainly focused on his latest successes – such as ratifying the new START arms control treaty with Russia and the trade agreement with South Korea, and concealed critical issues like drug violence in Mexico, instability in Pakistan, and climate change.
In an op-ed in The New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent David E. Sanger argues that one of President Barack Obama's "subtexts on Tuesday night was that doing big things these days may require a bit more humility, a lot more work, and some international partners that Americans rarely thought about twenty years ago but whose competition they have now grown to fear."
Nota bene: for full coverage of the Union Address 2011 and more insight, check out also The Wall Street Journal.
Remarks by the President in State of Union Address
United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.
January 25, 2011 – 9:12 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
Tonight I want to begin by congratulating the men and women of the 112th Congress, as well as your new Speaker, John Boehner. (Applause.) And as we mark this occasion, we're also mindful of the empty chair in this chamber, and we pray for the health of our colleague — and our friend -– Gabby Giffords. (Applause.)
It's no secret that those of us here tonight have had our differences over the last two years. The debates have been contentious; we have fought fiercely for our beliefs. And that's a good thing. That's what a robust democracy demands. That's what helps set us apart as a nation.
But there's a reason the tragedy in Tucson gave us pause. Amid all the noise and passion and rancor of our public debate, Tucson reminded us that no matter who we are or where we come from, each of us is a part of something greater -– something more consequential than party or political preference.
We are part of the American family. We believe that in a country where every race and faith and point of view can be found, we are still bound together as one people; that we share common hopes and a common creed; that the dreams of a little girl in Tucson are not so different than those of our own children, and that they all deserve the chance to be fulfilled.
That, too, is what sets us apart as a nation. (Applause.)
Now, by itself, this simple recognition won't usher in a new era of cooperation. What comes of this moment is up to us. What comes of this moment will be determined not by whether we can sit together tonight, but whether we can work together tomorrow. (Applause.)
I believe we can. And I believe we must. That's what the people who sent us here expect of us. With their votes, they've determined that governing will now be a shared responsibility between parties. New laws will only pass with support from Democrats and Republicans. We will move forward together, or not at all -– for the challenges we face are bigger than party, and bigger than politics.
At stake right now is not who wins the next election -– after all, we just had an election. At stake is whether new jobs and industries take root in this country, or somewhere else. It's whether the hard work and industry of our people is rewarded. It's whether we sustain the leadership that has made America not just a place on a map, but the light to the world.
We are poised for progress. Two years after the worst recession most of us have ever known, the stock market has come roaring back. Corporate profits are up. The economy is growing again.
But we have never measured progress by these yardsticks alone. We measure progress by the success of our people. By the jobs they can find and the quality of life those jobs offer. By the prospects of a small business owner who dreams of turning a good idea into a thriving enterprise. By the opportunities for a better life that we pass on to our children.
That's the project the American people want us to work on.Together. (Applause.)
We did that in December. Thanks to the tax cuts we passed, Americans' paychecks are a little bigger today. Every business can write off the full cost of new investments that they make this year. And these steps, taken by Democrats and Republicans, will grow the economy and add to the more than one million private sector jobs created last year.
But we have to do more. These steps we've taken over the last two years may have broken the back of this recession, but to win the future, we'll need to take on challenges that have been decades in the making.
Many people watching tonight can probably remember a time when finding a good job meant showing up at a nearby factory or a business downtown. You didn't always need a degree, and your competition was pretty much limited to your neighbors. If you worked hard, chances are you'd have a job for life, with a decent paycheck and good benefits and the occasional promotion. Maybe you'd even have the pride of seeing your kids work at the same company.
That world has changed. And for many, the change has been painful. I've seen it in the shuttered windows of once booming factories, and the vacant storefronts on once busy Main Streets. I've heard it in the frustrations of Americans who've seen their paychecks dwindle or their jobs disappear -– proud men and women who feel like the rules have been changed in the middle of the game.
They're right. The rules have changed. In a single generation, revolutions in technology have transformed the way we live, work and do business. Steel mills that once needed 1,000 workers can now do the same work with 100. Today, just about any company can set up shop, hire workers, and sell their products wherever there's an Internet connection.
Meanwhile, nations like China and India realized that with some changes of their own, they could compete in this new world. And so they started educating their children earlier and longer, with greater emphasis on math and science. They're investing in research and new technologies. Just recently, China became the home to the world's largest private solar research facility, and the world's fastest computer.
So, yes, the world has changed. The competition for jobs is real. But this shouldn't discourage us. It should challenge us. Remember -– for all the hits we've taken these last few years, for all the naysayers predicting our decline, America still has the largest, most prosperous economy in the world. (Applause.) No workers — no workers are more productive than ours. No country has more successful companies, or grants more patents to inventors and entrepreneurs. We're the home to the world's best colleges and universities, where more students come to study than any place on Earth.
What's more, we are the first nation to be founded for the sake of an idea -– the idea that each of us deserves the chance to shape our own destiny. That's why centuries of pioneers and immigrants have risked everything to come here. It's why our students don't just memorize equations, but answer questions like "What do you think of that idea? What would you change about the world? What do you want to be when you grow up?"
The future is ours to win. But to get there, we can't just stand still. As Robert Kennedy told us, "The future is not a gift. It is an achievement." Sustaining the American Dream has never been about standing pat. It has required each generation to sacrifice, and struggle, and meet the demands of a new age.
And now it's our turn. We know what it takes to compete for the jobs and industries of our time. We need to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world. (Applause.) We have to make America the best place on Earth to do business. We need to take responsibility for our deficit and reform our government. That's how our people will prosper. That's how we'll win the future. (Applause.) And tonight, I'd like to talk about how we get there.
The first step in winning the future is encouraging American innovation. None of us can predict with certainty what the next big industry will be or where the new jobs will come from. Thirty years ago, we couldn't know that something called the Internet would lead to an economic revolution. What we can do — what America does better than anyone else — is spark the creativity and imagination of our people. We're the nation that put cars in driveways and computers in offices; the nation of Edison and the Wright brothers; of Google and Facebook. In America, innovation doesn't just change our lives. It is how we make our living. (Applause.)
Our free enterprise system is what drives innovation. But because it's not always profitable for companies to invest in basic research, throughout our history, our government has provided cutting-edge scientists and inventors with the support that they need. That's what planted the seeds for the Internet. That's what helped make possible things like computer chips and GPS. Just think of all the good jobs — from manufacturing to retail — that have come from these breakthroughs.
Half a century ago, when the Soviets beat us into space with the launch of a satellite called Sputnik, we had no idea how we would beat them to the moon. The science wasn't even there yet. NASA didn't exist. But after investing in better research and education, we didn't just surpass the Soviets; we unleashed a wave of innovation that created new industries and millions of new jobs.
This is our generation's Sputnik moment. Two years ago, I said that we needed to reach a level of research and development we haven't seen since the height of the Space Race. And in a few weeks, I will be sending a budget to Congress that helps us meet that goal. We'll invest in biomedical research, information technology, and especially clean energy technology -– (applause) — an investment that will strengthen our security, protect our planet, and create countless new jobs for our people.
Already, we're seeing the promise of renewable energy. Robert and Gary Allen are brothers who run a small Michigan roofing company. After September 11th, they volunteered their best roofers to help repair the Pentagon. But half of their factory went unused, and the recession hit them hard. Today, with the help of a government loan, that empty space is being used to manufacture solar shingles that are being sold all across the country. In Robert's words, "We reinvented ourselves."
That's what Americans have done for over 200 years: reinvented ourselves. And to spur on more success stories like the Allen Brothers, we've begun to reinvent our energy policy. We're not just handing out money. We're issuing a challenge. We're telling America's scientists and engineers that if they assemble teams of the best minds in their fields, and focus on the hardest problems in clean energy, we'll fund the Apollo projects of our time.
At the California Institute of Technology, they're developing a way to turn sunlight and water into fuel for our cars. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, they're using supercomputers to get a lot more power out of our nuclear facilities. With more research and incentives, we can break our dependence on oil with biofuels, and become the first country to have a million electric vehicles on the road by 2015. (Applause.)
We need to get behind this innovation. And to help pay for it, I'm asking Congress to eliminate the billions in taxpayer dollars we currently give to oil companies. (Applause.) I don't know if — I don't know if you've noticed, but they're doing just fine on their own. (Laughter.) So instead of subsidizing yesterday's energy, let's invest in tomorrow's.
Now, clean energy breakthroughs will only translate into clean energy jobs if businesses know there will be a market for what they're selling. So tonight, I challenge you to join me in setting a new goal: By 2035, 80 percent of America's electricity will come from clean energy sources. (Applause.)
Some folks want wind and solar. Others want nuclear, clean coal and natural gas. To meet this goal, we will need them all — and I urge Democrats and Republicans to work together to make it happen. (Applause.)
Maintaining our leadership in research and technology is crucial to America's success. But if we want to win the future -– if we want innovation to produce jobs in America and not overseas -– then we also have to win the race to educate our kids.
Think about it. Over the next 10 years, nearly half of all new jobs will require education that goes beyond a high school education. And yet, as many as a quarter of our students aren't even finishing high school. The quality of our math and science education lags behind many other nations. America has fallen to ninth in the proportion of young people with a college degree. And so the question is whether all of us –- as citizens, and as parents –- are willing to do what's necessary to give every child a chance to succeed.
That responsibility begins not in our classrooms, but in our homes and communities. It's family that first instills the love of learning in a child. Only parents can make sure the TV is turned off and homework gets done. We need to teach our kids that it's not just the winner of the Super Bowl who deserves to be celebrated, but the winner of the science fair. (Applause.) We need to teach them that success is not a function of fame or PR, but of hard work and discipline.
Our schools share this responsibility. When a child walks into a classroom, it should be a place of high expectations and high performance. But too many schools don't meet this test. That's why instead of just pouring money into a system that's not working, we launched a competition called Race to the Top. To all 50 states, we said, "If you show us the most innovative plans to improve teacher quality and student achievement, we'll show you the money."
Race to the Top is the most meaningful reform of our public schools in a generation. For less than 1 percent of what we spend on education each year, it has led over 40 states to raise their standards for teaching and learning. And these standards were developed, by the way, not by Washington, but by Republican and Democratic governors throughout the country. And Race to the Top should be the approach we follow this year as we replace No Child Left Behind with a law that's more flexible and focused on what's best for our kids. (Applause.)
You see, we know what's possible from our children when reform isn't just a top-down mandate, but the work of local teachers and principals, school boards and communities. Take a school like Bruce Randolph in Denver. Three years ago, it was rated one of the worst schools in Colorado — located on turf between two rival gangs. But last May, 97 percent of the seniors received their diploma. Most will be the first in their families to go to college. And after the first year of the school's transformation, the principal who made it possible wiped away tears when a student said, "Thank you, Ms. Waters, for showing that we are smart and we can make it." (Applause.) That's what good schools can do, and we want good schools all across the country.
Let's also remember that after parents, the biggest impact on a child's success comes from the man or woman at the front of the classroom. In South Korea, teachers are known as "nation builders." Here in America, it's time we treated the people who educate our children with the same level of respect. (Applause.) We want to reward good teachers and stop making excuses for bad ones. (Applause.) And over the next 10 years, with so many baby boomers retiring from our classrooms, we want to prepare 100,000 new teachers in the fields of science and technology and engineering and math. (Applause.)
In fact, to every young person listening tonight who's contemplating their career choice: If you want to make a difference in the life of our nation; if you want to make a difference in the life of a child — become a teacher. Your country needs you. (Applause.)
Of course, the education race doesn't end with a high school diploma. To compete, higher education must be within the reach of every American. (Applause.) That's why we've ended the unwarranted taxpayer subsidies that went to banks, and used the savings to make college affordable for millions of students. (Applause.) And this year, I ask Congress to go further, and make permanent our tuition tax credit –- worth $10,000 for four years of college. It's the right thing to do. (Applause.)
Because people need to be able to train for new jobs and careers in today's fast-changing economy, we're also revitalizing America's community colleges. Last month, I saw the promise of these schools at Forsyth Tech in North Carolina. Many of the students there used to work in the surrounding factories that have since left town. One mother of two, a woman named Kathy Proctor, had worked in the furniture industry since she was 18 years old. And she told me she's earning her degree in biotechnology now, at 55 years old, not just because the furniture jobs are gone, but because she wants to inspire her children to pursue their dreams, too. As Kathy said, "I hope it tells them to never give up."
If we take these steps -– if we raise expectations for every child, and give them the best possible chance at an education, from the day they are born until the last job they take –- we will reach the goal that I set two years ago: By the end of the decade, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. (Applause.)
One last point about education. Today, there are hundreds of thousands of students excelling in our schools who are not American citizens. Some are the children of undocumented workers, who had nothing to do with the actions of their parents. They grew up as Americans and pledge allegiance to our flag, and yet they live every day with the threat of deportation. Others come here from abroad to study in our colleges and universities. But as soon as they obtain advanced degrees, we send them back home to compete against us. It makes no sense.
Now, I strongly believe that we should take on, once and for all, the issue of illegal immigration. And I am prepared to work with Republicans and Democrats to protect our borders, enforce our laws and address the millions of undocumented workers who are now living in the shadows. (Applause.) I know that debate will be difficult. I know it will take time. But tonight, let's agree to make that effort. And let's stop expelling talented, responsible young people who could be staffing our research labs or starting a new business, who could be further enriching this nation. (Applause.)
The third step in winning the future is rebuilding America. To attract new businesses to our shores, we need the fastest, most reliable ways to move people, goods, and information — from high-speed rail to high-speed Internet. (Applause.)
Our infrastructure used to be the best, but our lead has slipped. South Korean homes now have greater Internet access than we do. Countries in Europe and Russia invest more in their roads and railways than we do. China is building faster trains and newer airports. Meanwhile, when our own engineers graded our nation's infrastructure, they gave us a "D."
We have to do better. America is the nation that built the transcontinental railroad, brought electricity to rural communities, constructed the Interstate Highway System. The jobs created by these projects didn't just come from laying down track or pavement. They came from businesses that opened near a town's new train station or the new off-ramp.
So over the last two years, we've begun rebuilding for the 21st century, a project that has meant thousands of good jobs for the hard-hit construction industry. And tonight, I'm proposing that we redouble those efforts. (Applause.)
We'll put more Americans to work repairing crumbling roads and bridges. We'll make sure this is fully paid for, attract private investment, and pick projects based [on] what's best for the economy, not politicians.
Within 25 years, our goal is to give 80 percent of Americans access to high-speed rail. (Applause.) This could allow you to go places in half the time it takes to travel by car. For some trips, it will be faster than flying –- without the pat-down. (Laughter and applause.) As we speak, routes in California and the Midwest are already underway.
Within the next five years, we'll make it possible for businesses to deploy the next generation of high-speed wireless coverage to 98 percent of all Americans. This isn't just about — (applause) — this isn't about faster Internet or fewer dropped calls. It's about connecting every part of America to the digital age. It's about a rural community in Iowa or Alabama where farmers and small business owners will be able to sell their products all over the world. It's about a firefighter who can download the design of a burning building onto a handheld device; a student who can take classes with a digital textbook; or a patient who can have face-to-face video chats with her doctor.
All these investments -– in innovation, education, and infrastructure –- will make America a better place to do business and create jobs. But to help our companies compete, we also have to knock down barriers that stand in the way of their success.
For example, over the years, a parade of lobbyists has rigged the tax code to benefit particular companies and industries. Those with accountants or lawyers to work the system can end up paying no taxes at all. But all the rest are hit with one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world. It makes no sense, and it has to change. (Applause.)
So tonight, I'm asking Democrats and Republicans to simplify the system. Get rid of the loopholes. Level the playing field. And use the savings to lower the corporate tax rate for the first time in 25 years –- without adding to our deficit. It can be done. (Applause.)
To help businesses sell more products abroad, we set a goal of doubling our exports by 2014 -– because the more we export, the more jobs we create here at home. Already, our exports are up. Recently, we signed agreements with India and China that will support more than 250,000 jobs here in the United States. And last month, we finalized a trade agreement with South Korea that will support at least 70,000 American jobs. This agreement has unprecedented support from business and labor, Democrats and Republicans — and I ask this Congress to pass it as soon as possible. (Applause.)
Now, before I took office, I made it clear that we would enforce our trade agreements, and that I would only sign deals that keep faith with American workers and promote American jobs. That's what we did with Korea, and that's what I intend to do as we pursue agreements with Panama and Colombia and continue our Asia Pacific and global trade talks. (Applause.)
To reduce barriers to growth and investment, I've ordered a review of government regulations. When we find rules that put an unnecessary burden on businesses, we will fix them. (Applause.) But I will not hesitate to create or enforce common-sense safeguards to protect the American people. (Applause.) That's what we've done in this country for more than a century. It's why our food is safe to eat, our water is safe to drink, and our air is safe to breathe. It's why we have speed limits and child labor laws. It's why last year, we put in place consumer protections against hidden fees and penalties by credit card companies and new rules to prevent another financial crisis. (Applause.) And it's why we passed reform that finally prevents the health insurance industry from exploiting patients. (Applause.)
Now, I have heard rumors that a few of you still have concerns about our new health care law. (Laughter.) So let me be the first to say that anything can be improved. If you have ideas about how to improve this law by making care better or more affordable, I am eager to work with you. We can start right now by correcting a flaw in the legislation that has placed an unnecessary bookkeeping burden on small businesses. (Applause.)
What I'm not willing to do — what I'm not willing to do is go back to the days when insurance companies could deny someone coverage because of a preexisting condition. (Applause.)
I'm not willing to tell James Howard, a brain cancer patient from Texas, that his treatment might not be covered. I'm not willing to tell Jim Houser, a small business man from Oregon, that he has to go back to paying $5,000 more to cover his employees. As we speak, this law is making prescription drugs cheaper for seniors and giving uninsured students a chance to stay on their patients' — parents' coverage. (Applause.)
So I say to this chamber tonight, instead of re-fighting the battles of the last two years, let's fix what needs fixing and let's move forward. (Applause.)
Now, the final critical step in winning the future is to make sure we aren't buried under a mountain of debt.
We are living with a legacy of deficit spending that began almost a decade ago. And in the wake of the financial crisis, some of that was necessary to keep credit flowing, save jobs, and put money in people's pockets.
But now that the worst of the recession is over, we have to confront the fact that our government spends more than it takes in. That is not sustainable. Every day, families sacrifice to live within their means. They deserve a government that does the same.
So tonight, I am proposing that starting this year, we freeze annual domestic spending for the next five years. (Applause.) Now, this would reduce the deficit by more than $400 billion over the next decade, and will bring discretionary spending to the lowest share of our economy since Dwight Eisenhower was President.
This freeze will require painful cuts. Already, we've frozen the salaries of hardworking federal employees for the next two years. I've proposed cuts to things I care deeply about, like community action programs. The Secretary of Defense has also agreed to cut tens of billions of dollars in spending that he and his generals believe our military can do without. (Applause.)
I recognize that some in this chamber have already proposed deeper cuts, and I'm willing to eliminate whatever we can honestly afford to do without. But let's make sure that we're not doing it on the backs of our most vulnerable citizens. (Applause.) And let's make sure that what we're cutting is really excess weight. Cutting the deficit by gutting our investments in innovation and education is like lightening an overloaded airplane by removing its engine. It may make you feel like you're flying high at first, but it won't take long before you feel the impact. (Laughter.)
Now, most of the cuts and savings I've proposed only address annual domestic spending, which represents a little more than 12 percent of our budget. To make further progress, we have to stop pretending that cutting this kind of spending alone will be enough. It won't. (Applause.)
The bipartisan fiscal commission I created last year made this crystal clear. I don't agree with all their proposals, but they made important progress. And their conclusion is that the only way to tackle our deficit is to cut excessive spending wherever we find it –- in domestic spending, defense spending, health care spending, and spending through tax breaks and loopholes. (Applause.)
This means further reducing health care costs, including programs like Medicare and Medicaid, which are the single biggest contributor to our long-term deficit. The health insurance law we passed last year will slow these rising costs, which is part of the reason that nonpartisan economists have said that repealing the health care law would add a quarter of a trillion dollars to our deficit. Still, I'm willing to look at other ideas to bring down costs, including one that Republicans suggested last year — medical malpractice reform to rein in frivolous lawsuits. (Applause.)
To put us on solid ground, we should also find a bipartisan solution to strengthen Social Security for future generations. (Applause.) We must do it without putting at risk current retirees, the most vulnerable, or people with disabilities; without slashing benefits for future generations; and without subjecting Americans' guaranteed retirement income to the whims of the stock market. (Applause.)
And if we truly care about our deficit, we simply can't afford a permanent extension of the tax cuts for the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans. (Applause.) Before we take money away from our schools or scholarships away from our students, we should ask millionaires to give up their tax break. It's not a matter of punishing their success. It's about promoting America's success. (Applause.)
In fact, the best thing we could do on taxes for all Americans is to simplify the individual tax code. (Applause.) This will be a tough job, but members of both parties have expressed an interest in doing this, and I am prepared to join them. (Applause.)
So now is the time to act. Now is the time for both sides and both houses of Congress –- Democrats and Republicans -– to forge a principled compromise that gets the job done. If we make the hard choices now to rein in our deficits, we can make the investments we need to win the future.
Let me take this one step further. We shouldn't just give our people a government that's more affordable. We should give them a government that's more competent and more efficient. We can't win the future with a government of the past. (Applause.)
We live and do business in the Information Age, but the last major reorganization of the government happened in the age of black-and-white TV. There are 12 different agencies that deal with exports. There are at least five different agencies that deal with housing policy. Then there's my favorite example: The Interior Department is in charge of salmon while they're in fresh water, but the Commerce Department handles them when they're in saltwater. (Laughter.) I hear it gets even more complicated once they're smoked. (Laughter and applause.)
Now, we've made great strides over the last two years in using technology and getting rid of waste. Veterans can now download their electronic medical records with a click of the mouse. We're selling acres of federal office space that hasn't been used in years, and we'll cut through red tape to get rid of more. But we need to think bigger. In the coming months, my administration will develop a proposal to merge, consolidate, and reorganize the federal government in a way that best serves the goal of a more competitive America. I will submit that proposal to Congress for a vote –- and we will push to get it passed. (Applause.)
In the coming year, we'll also work to rebuild people's faith in the institution of government. Because you deserve to know exactly how and where your tax dollars are being spent, you'll be able to go to a website and get that information for the very first time in history. Because you deserve to know when your elected officials are meeting with lobbyists, I ask Congress to do what the White House has already done — put that information online. And because the American people deserve to know that special interests aren't larding up legislation with pet projects, both parties in Congress should know this: If a bill comes to my desk with earmarks inside, I will veto it. I will veto it. (Applause.)
The 21st century government that's open and competent. A government that lives within its means. An economy that's driven by new skills and new ideas. Our success in this new and changing world will require reform, responsibility, and innovation. It will also require us to approach that world with a new level of engagement in our foreign affairs.
Just as jobs and businesses can now race across borders, so can new threats and new challenges. No single wall separates East and West. No one rival superpower is aligned against us.
And so we must defeat determined enemies, wherever they are, and build coalitions that cut across lines of region and race and religion. And America's moral example must always shine for all who yearn for freedom and justice and dignity. And because we've begun this work, tonight we can say that American leadership has been renewed and America's standing has been restored.
Look to Iraq, where nearly 100,000 of our brave men and women have left with their heads held high. (Applause.) American combat patrols have ended, violence is down, and a new government has been formed. This year, our civilians will forge a lasting partnership with the Iraqi people, while we finish the job of bringing our troops out of Iraq. America's commitment has been kept. The Iraq war is coming to an end. (Applause.)
Of course, as we speak, al Qaeda and their affiliates continue to plan attacks against us. Thanks to our intelligence and law enforcement professionals, we're disrupting plots and securing our cities and skies. And as extremists try to inspire acts of violence within our borders, we are responding with the strength of our communities, with respect for the rule of law, and with the conviction that American Muslims are a part of our American family. (Applause.)
We've also taken the fight to al Qaeda and their allies abroad. In Afghanistan, our troops have taken Taliban strongholds and trained Afghan security forces. Our purpose is clear: By preventing the Taliban from reestablishing a stranglehold over the Afghan people, we will deny al Qaeda the safe haven that served as a launching pad for 9/11.
Thanks to our heroic troops and civilians, fewer Afghans are under the control of the insurgency. There will be tough fighting ahead, and the Afghan government will need to deliver better governance. But we are strengthening the capacity of the Afghan people and building an enduring partnership with them. This year, we will work with nearly 50 countries to begin a transition to an Afghan lead. And this July, we will begin to bring our troops home. (Applause.)
In Pakistan, al Qaeda's leadership is under more pressure than at any point since 2001. Their leaders and operatives are being removed from the battlefield. Their safe havens are shrinking. And we've sent a message from the Afghan border to the Arabian Peninsula to all parts of the globe: We will not relent, we will not waver, and we will defeat you. (Applause.)
American leadership can also be seen in the effort to secure the worst weapons of war. Because Republicans and Democrats approved the New START treaty, far fewer nuclear weapons and launchers will be deployed. Because we rallied the world, nuclear materials are being locked down on every continent so they never fall into the hands of terrorists. (Applause.)
Because of a diplomatic effort to insist that Iran meet its obligations, the Iranian government now faces tougher sanctions, tighter sanctions than ever before. And on the Korean Peninsula, we stand with our ally South Korea, and insist that North Korea keeps its commitment to abandon nuclear weapons. (Applause.)
This is just a part of how we're shaping a world that favors peace and prosperity. With our European allies, we revitalized NATO and increased our cooperation on everything from counterterrorism to missile defense. We've reset our relationship with Russia, strengthened Asian alliances, built new partnerships with nations like India.
This March, I will travel to Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador to forge new alliances across the Americas. Around the globe, we're standing with those who take responsibility -– helping farmers grow more food, supporting doctors who care for the sick, and combating the corruption that can rot a society and rob people of opportunity.
Recent events have shown us that what sets us apart must not just be our power -– it must also be the purpose behind it. In south Sudan -– with our assistance -– the people were finally able to vote for independence after years of war. (Applause.) Thousands lined up before dawn. People danced in the streets. One man who lost four of his brothers at war summed up the scene around him: "This was a battlefield for most of my life," he said. "Now we want to be free." (Applause.)
And we saw that same desire to be free in Tunisia, where the will of the people proved more powerful than the writ of a dictator. And tonight, let us be clear: The United States of America stands with the people of Tunisia, and supports the democratic aspirations of all people. (Applause.)
We must never forget that the things we've struggled for, and fought for, live in the hearts of people everywhere. And we must always remember that the Americans who have borne the greatest burden in this struggle are the men and women who serve our country. (Applause.)
Tonight, let us speak with one voice in reaffirming that our nation is united in support of our troops and their families. Let us serve them as well as they've served us — by giving them the equipment they need, by providing them with the care and benefits that they have earned, and by enlisting our veterans in the great task of building our own nation.
Our troops come from every corner of this country -– they're black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American. They are Christian and Hindu, Jewish and Muslim. And, yes, we know that some of them are gay. Starting this year, no American will be forbidden from serving the country they love because of who they love. (Applause.) And with that change, I call on all our college campuses to open their doors to our military recruiters and ROTC. It is time to leave behind the divisive battles of the past. It is time to move forward as one nation. (Applause.)
We should have no illusions about the work ahead of us. Reforming our schools, changing the way we use energy, reducing our deficit –- none of this will be easy. All of it will take time. And it will be harder because we will argue about everything. The costs. The details. The letter of every law.
Of course, some countries don't have this problem. If the central government wants a railroad, they build a railroad, no matter how many homes get bulldozed. If they don't want a bad story in the newspaper, it doesn't get written.
And yet, as contentious and frustrating and messy as our democracy can sometimes be, I know there isn't a person here who would trade places with any other nation on Earth. (Applause.)
We may have differences in policy, but we all believe in the rights enshrined in our Constitution. We may have different opinions, but we believe in the same promise that says this is a place where you can make it if you try. We may have different backgrounds, but we believe in the same dream that says this is a country where anything is possible. No matter who you are. No matter where you come from.
That dream is why I can stand here before you tonight. That dream is why a working-class kid from Scranton can sit behind me. (Laughter and applause.) That dream is why someone who began by sweeping the floors of his father's Cincinnati bar can preside as Speaker of the House in the greatest nation on Earth. (Applause.)
That dream -– that American Dream -– is what drove the Allen Brothers to reinvent their roofing company for a new era. It's what drove those students at Forsyth Tech to learn a new skill and work towards the future. And that dream is the story of a small business owner named Brandon Fisher.
Brandon started a company in Berlin, Pennsylvania, that specializes in a new kind of drilling technology. And one day last summer, he saw the news that halfway across the world, 33 men were trapped in a Chilean mine, and no one knew how to save them.
But Brandon thought his company could help. And so he designed a rescue that would come to be known as Plan B. His employees worked around the clock to manufacture the necessary drilling equipment. And Brandon left for Chile.
Along with others, he began drilling a 2,000-foot hole into the ground, working three- or four-hour — three or four days at a time without any sleep. Thirty-seven days later, Plan B succeeded, and the miners were rescued. (Applause.) But because he didn't want all of the attention, Brandon wasn't there when the miners emerged. He'd already gone back home, back to work on his next project.
And later, one of his employees said of the rescue, "We proved that Center Rock is a little company, but we do big things." (Applause.)
We do big things.
From the earliest days of our founding, America has been the story of ordinary people who dare to dream. That's how we win the future.
We're a nation that says, "I might not have a lot of money, but I have this great idea for a new company." "I might not come from a family of college graduates, but I will be the first to get my degree." "I might not know those people in trouble, but I think I can help them, and I need to try." "I'm not sure how we'll reach that better place beyond the horizon, but I know we'll get there. I know we will."
We do big things. (Applause.)
The idea of America endures. Our destiny remains our choice. And tonight, more than two centuries later, it's because of our people that our future is hopeful, our journey goes forward, and the state of our union is strong.
Thank you. God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America. (Applause.)
END 10:13 P.M. EST
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U.S. Senate gives approval to new START Treaty with Russia
The U.S. Senate has voted to end debate (as we previously reported) on a new arms control treaty with Russia. Several Republican senators supported the new START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) treaty in what would be a bipartisan success for U.S. President Barack Obama.
President Barack Obama attends a New START Treaty meeting hosted by Vice President Joe Biden in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Nov. 18, 2010. Seated with them, clockwise from left, are: former Secretaries of State James A. Baker III and Dr. Henry A. Kissinger; Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James E. Cartwright; former Secretary of State Dr. Madeleine Albright; former National Security Advisor Gen. Brent Scowcroft; former Secretary of Defense Dr. William Perry; Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel B. Poneman; Senator John F. Kerry, D-Mass; Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; Senator Richard G. Lugar, R-Ind.; Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs Brian P. McKeon. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
U.S. Senate approval could smooth the way for further arms reductions beyond the limits set by START, which requires both sides to decrease stockpiles to 1,550 strategic warheads.
The text of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) signed in April 2010 can be read here.
In a Brookings paper released early this month, Steven Pifer, foreign policy analyst and former ambassador to Ukraine, argues that future arms reductions talks with Russia won't be easy to negotiate, since Russia relies on tactical nuclear weapons to balance conventional imbalances with China and NATO.
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China-Bashing contaminates 2010 United States midterm elections
China is emerging as a common adversary in midterm U.S. election campaigns, as candidates from both parties seize on anxieties about China's growing economic power to attack each other on trade policies, outsourcing, and the deficit.
French political cartoon from the late 1890s. A pie represents "Chine" (French for China) and is being divided between caricatures of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, William II of Germany (who is squabbling with Queen Victoria over a borderland piece, whilst thrusting a knife into the pie to signify aggressive German intentions), Nicholas II of Russia, who is eyeing a particular piece, the French Marianne (who is diplomatically shown as not participating in the carving, and is depicted as close to Nicholas II, as a reminder of the Franco-Russian Alliance), and the Meiji Emperor of Japan, carefully contemplating which pieces to take. A stereotypical Qing official throws up his hands to try and stop them, but is powerless. It is meant to be a figurative representation of the Imperialist tendencies of these nations towards China during the decade.
With U.S. economic revival still slow, trade policy looms as a an issue in midterm races, The Wall Street Journal reports.
China-Bashing Gains Bipartisan Support
By Naftali Bendavid, The Wall Street Journal, October 8, 2010
China is emerging as a bogeyman this campaign season, with candidates across the American political spectrum seizing on anxieties about the country's growing economic might to pummel each other on trade, outsourcing and the deficit.
In television ads, China is framed as an ominous foreign influence in a time of economic anxiety, often accompanied by red flags and communist-style stars and sometimes by Asian-sounding music. Democrats say Republicans support tax breaks that reward companies for moving jobs to China; Republicans blame Democrats for a federal budget deficit they say forces the U.S. to borrow money from China.
"Candidates are looking to speak in a visceral way to the fears and concerns of voters about jobs," said Lawrence Jacobs, a political scientist at the University of Minnesota. "Bashing China is safe."
The heated rhetoric puts the White House in a bind. Administration officials often don't mind Congress putting pressure on China, and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner himself in a speech Wednesday offered a blunt critique of Beijing's currency policy. But officials also worry that a confrontational approach could backfire.
Both nations may feel compelled by public opinion to engage in "an escalation of rhetoric that is going to be difficult to manage" after the election, said Charles Freeman, chairman of China studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
Wang Baodong, a spokesman for Beijing's embassy in Washington, criticized candidates' use of his country in campaign messages. "China is committed to promoting strong bilateral trade and economic cooperation, which brings about enormous benefit to the welfare of our two peoples," Mr. Wang said. "So making China an issue in the elections or in any other forms is irrelevant and wrong-targeted."
Mark Schauer, a Michigan Democrat facing a tough re-election fight, has aired an ad against his Republican rival saying, "Tim Walberg made it way too easy for companies to outsource our jobs to China." Mr. Walberg said the ad was misleading and that he considered American products superior to Chinese ones.
In Ohio, Democratic Senate candidate Lee Fisher has focused on GOP opponent Rob Portman's stint as a House member and as U.S. trade representative under President George W. Bush. "Congressman Rob Portman knows how to grow the economy—in China," said a recent Fisher ad.
The Portman campaign rejected these assertions, saying Mr. Portman fought to increase exports and was the first U.S. trade representative to take China to court and win.
Republicans, for their part, cited China in their recently released "Pledge to America." "We now borrow 41 cents of every dollar we spend, much of it from foreign countries, including China, and leave the bill to our kids and grandkids," it said, as it attacked Democrats for "unparalleled recklessness with taxpayer dollars."
Warnings of foreign influence have often been a feature of U.S. elections, especially in times of economic insecurity. And there is little reason to believe the latest ads will have a long-term effect on U.S.-China relations. or on the fate of anti-China legislation, which has struggled in Congress.But with China on the rise, warnings about it seem to have a special resonance this campaign season. The House, with GOP support, passed a bill in September to penalize Beijing's foreign-exchange practices. A few days earlier, Democrats unsuccessfully pushed a measure to end corporate tax deductions for expenses related to shifting jobs overseas.
Meanwhile, in West Virginia, an ad by Republican Spike Maynard against Rep. Nick Rahall featured Asian music and Chinese flags. It cited a Texas wind farm that reportedly planned to apply for federal stimulus funds while obtaining its windmills from China. "It's on our jeans, even our children's toys: 'Made in China,' " the narrator said.
Democrats said the windmill project would have materials manufactured in the U.S. and that the operator hadn't applied for stimulus funds.
A similar back-and-forth is unfolding in Virginia, where an ad by Republican State Sen. Robert Hurt accuses Rep. Tom Perriello (D., Va.) of voting to give tax breaks to foreign companies "creating jobs in China."
That's a reference to a portion of the stimulus package that gives tax breaks for green jobs. The Perriello campaign said Mr. Hurt's pledge not to raise taxes means he'd oppose closing tax loopholes for companies that move jobs overseas.
About the author: Naftali Bendavid covers Congress and politics for The Wall Street Journal. Before coming to the Journal, he covered the White House and the Justice Department for the Chicago Tribune. Bendavid also spent five years as deputy Washington bureau chief for the Tribune, overseeing its coverage of government and politics. Bendavid has covered such stories as the impeachment of Bill Clinton, the Al Gore presidential campaign, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the Supreme Court confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor.
Reprinted with kindly permission of The Wall Street Journal.
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Pentagon Officials Renew Military Relations With China
The Pentagon, signaling a softening in its relationship with the Chinese military, announced that U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will meet with a Chinese counterpart next week in Vietnam and will likely visit Beijing early next year.
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates escorts Chinese army Gen. Xu Caihou, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Oct. 27, 2009, to a conference room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., where they will hold discussions on a broad range of security topics. (DoD photo by R. D. Ward/Released)
Ties between the two militaries were suspended in January 2010, when China protested a $6.4 billion U.S.-Taiwan arms deal.
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Geneva Summit for Human Rights, March 8-9, 2010
Human rights NGOs from around the globe have joined hands to organize the 2nd Geneva Summit for Human Rights, Tolerance and Democracy.
To take place on March 8-9, 2010 – in parallel and to enhance the main annual session of the UN Human Rights Council – this unique assembly of renowned human rights defenders, dissidents and experts will feature victim testimonies, shine a spotlight on urgent human rights issues and situations, and call on governments to guarantee freedom of the internet for democracy and human rights activists.
•INTERNET FREEDOM The Google-China Case, Censorship and Hacking: Entrepreneurs & Dissidents Debate
•DEFENDING ETHNIC MINORITIES Rebiya Kadeer, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Uighur human rights hero
•ATROCITIES IN SUDAN Jan Pronk, former UN Secretary-General Special Representative in Sudan
•EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Massouda Jalal, former Afghan Minister of Women Affairs, first female presidential candidate
•THE FUTURE OF DISSENT Yang Jianli, 1989 Tiananmen Square Hero, founder of Foundation for China in the 21st Century
•THE BURMESE JUNTA vs. AUNG SAN SUU KYI Bo Kyi, Burmese dissident and 2008 winner of Human Rights Watch Award
•COMBATING CONTEMPORARY SLAVERY Simon Deng, former Sudanese Slave
•OPPRESSION IN TIBET Phuntsok Nyidron, Buddhist nun, longest-serving Tibetan political prisoner, jailed for recording songs of freedom, winner of 1995 Reebok Human Rights Award
•NON-VIOLENT PROTEST Matteo Mecacci, Italian MP, OSCE Rapporteur on human rights and democracy, activist
•REPRESSION IN LATIN AMERICA Tamara Suju, Venezuelan human rights lawyer
•PRISONER FROM BIRTH Donghyuk Shin, survivor of North Korean prison camp
•"DEFAMATION OF RELIGION" vs. FREE SPEECH Owais Aslam Ali, Secretary General of Pakistan Press Foundation
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Magellan Aerospace to supply landing gear assemblies to Collins
Category: #business By Saipriya Iyer Date: 2020-01-14
The company offers intricate assemblies and systems solutions for aircraft manufacturers
Magellan will use its global resources in India, Poland, Kitchener and New York
Magellan Aerospace Corporation, a Canadian-based aerospace system and component manufacturer, has recently secured a supply contract from Collins Aerospace Systems, a leading supplier of aerospace and defense products.
As per the contract, Magellan Aerospace will supply nose landing gear assemblies for all the B737 aircraft. The assemblies essentially involves complicated machined titanium components and are valued at CA$52 million. It is expected to be delivered in 2024 from Magellan's plant in Kitchener, Ontario.
Reportedly, the vertically integrated deliverable of Magellan will be made using the company's global resources in India, Poland, Kitchener and New York to provide the best solutions for Collins. While the final assembly of the landing gears will be taking place in Kronso, the Poland facility of Collins.
The vicinity of the Poland facility of Magellan will provide the opportunity to present buffer kits close to Collin's facility, easily available to lessen the production risk. Having secured this agreement, Magellan has exhibited the ability to meet competitive demands of quality, performance and cost as is expected by Collins.
Magellan's Vice President, Business Development and contracts, Mr. Haydn Martin claims that the competitive business for the B737 platform will produce 60 extra aircraft sets every month. He speaks to the reputation that Magellan has in the aerospace sector. Collins placing its confidence in Magellan is important and shows the company's ability to provide customers with reliable and comprehensive solutions, said Mr. Martin.
About Magellan Aerospace Corp.
The company happens to be a global aerospace firm that helps provide intricate assemblies and systems solutions for engine and aircraft manufacturers, as well as the space and defense agencies across the world.
It designs and manufactures aerostructure and aero-engine components and assemblies for the aerospace markets, space markets and enhanced propriety products for the military. It also offers component and engine repair as well as the overhaul services worldwide.
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Albert Allen Donahue, 91, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at 5:32 a.m. at his home while surrounded by his family.
He was born September 6, 1927, in Fayette County, Ohio to Alfred Albert "Bert" and Cecilia Berg Donahue and was a lifelong resident of this community.
Following graduation from Washington High School in 1945, he joined the Navy and served in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Paul H. Hughey Post #25 of the American Legion.
Albert was a welder and head of maintenance at Armco for 38 years before his retirement in 1991.
He was a member of the South Side Church of Christ and had served as a deacon and trustee for many years. He was also a member of the Fayette County Commission on Aging, where, along with his beloved wife Leona, founded the Cooper Saints Rhythm Band. Albert played the guitar and banjo while Leona played the piano. Along with the other band members, they played at nursing homes, churches, festivals and many other events. He was also a member of the Cooper Saints Chorus.
On June 19, 1949, he married the former Leona Rose Tillett. She preceded him in death on December 7, 2011. He was also preceded by his parents; a daughter-in-law, Penny Donahue; a brother, Donald Donahue; two brothers-in-law, Scott and Joe Tillett; three sisters-in law, Mary Jane Tillett, Frances Donahue and Nell (Tillett) Garinger.
He is survived by three children, Albert Allen Donahue, II of Powell, Ohio, James Edward Donahue and Janelle Rose Donahue Bowshier, both of Washington Court House; eight grandchildren, Dr. Brian Bowshier and his wife, Dr. Laura Bowshier, Matthew Bowshier, Bethany Bowshier, Sarah Donahue, Bridgitte Donahue and her husband, Nick Ketchum , Gavin Donahue, 2nd Lt. Gordon Donahue and Kyler Clemans and his wife, Britney; eight great grandchildren, Daniel, Emmeline and Noah Bowshier, Colin Donahue, Ryleigh Russell, Stephen Russell, Karleigh Joseph and Quinn Ketchum; a brother, Richard Donahue of Phoenix, AZ. two sisters-in-law, Irene Donahue and Bonnie Tillett, as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Cecilia Donahue Fife and her husband, Arden.
The funeral will be Friday, September 28, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Barry Pettit, minister at the South Side Church of Christ and Danny Dodds, minister at the Greenfield Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the South Side Church of Christ, 921 South Fayette Street, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.
No loss is simple. We may search for true comfort, but it is hard to find. There is hope, and comfort from God. John 5:28,29: "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out…" Those who have died are in Gods memory, they have the prospect of being brought back to life. Not only will God comfort us now, but he will provide a resolution in the near future that will reunite us with those we have lost. Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time.


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Walking New Attorneys Down the Path of Professionalism and Civility
January 3, 2018 Mikki JohnsonProfessionalism Articles
By Amy Borman
"Be aware that even before you have reached your ultimate professional destination, if you always strive for excellence, you can and should have a substantial impact on the world in which you live." Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Ethics. Professionalism. Civility. Law students take an ethics course in law school. They even have to pass an ethics exam in order to become a member of The Florida Bar. But what about professionalism and civility? Do attorneys – both new and experienced – really understand how professionalism differs from ethics?
Professionalism is not the same as ethics. In 1999, the Conference of Chief Justices adopted a "National Action Plan on Lawyer Conduct and Professionalism" which defined professionalism as follows:
"Professionalism is a much broader concept than legal ethics…[P]rofessionalism includes not only civility among members of the bench and bar, but also competence, integrity, respect for the rule of law, participation in pro bono and community service, and conduct by members of the legal profession that exceeds minimum ethical requirements. Ethics rules are what a lawyer must obey. Principles of professionalism are what a lawyer should live by in conducting his or her affairs. "
The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, along with the Professionalism Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, has created a professional path to guide our newest attorneys through the maze of the local legal community.
In a perfect world, a new attorney graduates from law school, passes the bar exam, and, fingers crossed, becomes gainfully employed with a firm or organization that has a training and mentoring program. Reality, however, is that many new attorneys join small firms, serve as "coverage counsel" or per diem attorneys, or even hang up their own shingle, without the benefit of a training program or a mentor. While these attorneys may understand unethical conduct, they may not be aware of conduct that is viewed as unprofessional or uncivil. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor summed up the difficulty of identifying civility when she said "[u]nfortunately civility is hard to codify or legislate, but you know it when you see it. It's possible to disagree without being disagreeable."
The New Attorney Breakfast, now in its sixth year, helps to fill the gap and explains to new attorneys how professionalism plays an important role in the legal practice and building one's reputation with the bench and bar. This year, the New Attorney Breakfast was held on November 2, 2017, in the cafeteria at the West Palm Beach Courthouse with more than 25 judges and magistrates, 35 local attorneys and 100 new attorneys participating. It showcased more than 15 local bar associations, the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County and the Guardian Ad Litem office.
The breakfast welcomed the new attorneys to Palm Beach County, introduced them to the local legal practice, set forth the expectations of the judiciary, and invited them to join a voluntary bar association where they can receive mentoring and guidance. Welcoming remarks were made by Judge Jeffrey Colbath, former Chief Judge; Sia Baker Barnes, President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association; and Andrea Lewis, President of the Young Lawyer Section of the Palm Beach County Bar Association. An hour-long panel discussion with Judges Oftedal, Blanc, Cunningham, Weiss, and Rowe and Attorneys Greg Coleman, David Prather, Olivia Liggio, John "Jack" Rice, Peter Hunt, and Denise Mutamba addressed questions about the changes in the legal practice, expectations of judges, building a reputation, and handling unprofessional attorneys. A booklet with detailed information about the various court divisions, administrative orders, and practice tips were provided to all participants.
Also in attendance were the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County and Guardian ad Litem office to inform of local pro bono opportunities. Attendees were offered the opportunity to meet with the various bar associations, take a behind the scenes tour of the courthouse, and attend an e-filing demonstration by the Clerk's Office.
Over the years, local law firms and governmental agencies have come to understand the importance of the breakfast and encourage their new associates to attend. It is a great way for recently admitted attorneys to speak with both young and seasoned attorneys in the community. Most importantly, the New Attorney Breakfast shows the newest members of The Florida Bar that the local bench and local bar not only care about the state of the legal practice in Palm Beach County but that they care about the future careers of its newest attorneys.


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The package `pagevisittimer` enables  use of websockets to measure the time a visitor stays on the pages of your site.

## How it works

Client side script `pagevisittimer.js` connects to the websocket, and will send repeated calls to the backend with a time-stamp. The interval between the calls will decrease with time.

# Prerequisites
* MongoDB and the npm package `mongodb` is required. Feel free to send a pull request if you have implemented another backing.
* npm package `websocket`

## Installation & Usage Example

1. `npm install pagevisittimer`
2. In your `app.js` or equivalent:

    ```javascript
    var server = http.createServer(app)
    var pagevisittimer = require('pagevisittimer');
    pagevisittimer.start(server); // will start the websocket server
    ```
3. Copy client-side Javascript file to your public folder: `cp node_modules/pagevisittimer/pagevisittimer.js public/js/`
4. Add to you base layout view HTML: `<script type="text/javascript" src="/js/pagevisittimer.js"></script>`

## Example: To add a public route to summary of your visit data
```javascript
app.get('/getvisits/summary', function(req,res){
    pagevisittimer.getVisits(function(r){
        urls = []
        for(var i=0; i < r.length; i++){
            var curr = r[i];
            var found = 0;
            for(var j=0; j<urls.length; j++){
                if(urls[j].url == curr._id.url){
                    urls[j].visits++;
                    urls[j].max = Math.max(urls[j].max, curr.value);
                    urls[j].total += curr.value;
                    found = 1;
                    break;
                }
            }
            if(found == 0){
                urls.push({url: curr._id.url, visits:1, max:curr.value, total: curr.value});
            }
        }
        for(var j=0; j<urls.length; j++){
            var curr = urls[j];
            res.write(curr.url + ": " + curr.visits + " visits, in total "
                                + curr.total/1000+ " seconds, longest: " + curr.max/1000 + " seconds.");
            res.write('\n');
        }
        res.end();
    });
});
```
## Example: To add a public route to your visit data:
```javascript
app.get('/getvisits', function(req,res){
      pagevisittimer.getVisits(function(r){res.send(JSON.stringify(r))});
});
```

## Configuration
### Change MongoDB host
pagevisittimer will use the collection `pagevisists`. This cannot currently be changed, but the MongoDB host can be changed using one call:
```javascript
var pagevisittimer = require('pagevisittimer');
pagevisittimer.set('mongodburl', 'mongodb://localhost:27017/pagevisists')
```


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Courses & Curriculum
Guidelines for Choosing the Right Course
Student or guest-led workshops are an important part of our music camp targeting your musical interests such as learning tips, arranging tunes, sound production and much more. See our camp SCHEDULE for the times and days of these workshops.
ABC Tune Notation and Tools
Presenter: John Liestman
ABC music notation has become the Internet standard for sharing Irish tunes around the world. Using ABC notation, Irish tunes can be represented in a few lines of text that anyone can type at computer keyboard. For those that don't read music, it is often easier to learn than standard music notation. For those that do read music, software is readily available to print high quality sheet music from tunes in ABC format. In this workshop, students will learn how to read and write ABC notation, how to print sheet music from ABC notation,, how to play ABC tunes on your devices, and where and how to download Irish tunes from the Internet.
The Amazing Variety of Irish Song Traditions
Presenter: David Ingerson
I present the characteristics and historical context, with recordings, of seven types of Irish singing traditions: Ossianic Lays, Caoineadh na Marbh or Keening, Sean-nós, rhythmic Irish language songs, Anglo-Irish songs, Parlor songs, and pub songs. Although the format is lecture-demo, I encourage questions or comments throughout the workshop and often end up with lively discussions. I provide the outline of the workshop and links in a hand-out, both hard-copy and electronic.
Bodhrán Friendly Session
Presenter: Rick Holt
Yes, you read it right. We take session etiquette and toss it out the window (just for today). Bodhrán players are invited to gather together with a few well-miked melody players for a session without the normal constraints of multiple bodhráns at a session. This is your chance to enjoy 90 minutes of solid drumming, whether it is your main instrument or not come join us. Musicians of all flavors and levels are welcome as well for yet another chance to get in some session time during the retreat. All types of tunes will be played, and Rick will available for guidance and assistance when needed.
Gaelic Singing
Presenter: Karen Ballew
Enjoy the ancient style of unaccompanied singing in the Irish language. There will be a brief overview of the Irish language (Gaelic) and its pronunciation rules, while the rest of the time will be spent learning and singing songs together!
Introduction to Sean-Nós Singing
David list and comment on the important characteristics of sean-nós (old style Irish) singing and play a number of examples of masters of the style. I then teach a moderately simple example of a song in the sean-nós style (but in English for ease of learning), based on a recording of one of the masters. In addition, I provide a handout which lists all the characteristics and includes commentary, a discography, and links (available shortly at this link: https://www.davidingersonmusic.com/workshops.
Harp Circle
Presenter: Therese Honey
Join Therese Honey for melodies that are commonly played in the Irish music tradition on harp.
How to Find and Attend Sessions When Travelling
Presenter: Tom Purvis
While the presentation will be on traveling and finding sessions primarily in Ireland, the resources will also apply to travel elsewhere. We will discuss how you locate sessions, tunes to learn, expectations and behavior.
How to Run a (Friendly) Session
Presenter: Ian Varley
Do you know the secret to a good session? (No, it's not giving all the banjo players the wrong address.) In this talk, veteran O'Flaherty's presenter Ian Varley will cover the ins and outs of running a killer session, based on his experience running a popular session in Austin for several years. We'll share specific techniques for how to make your session a FRIENDLY one: welcoming for newcomers, but without annoying the experienced players. We'll cover the venue relationship, how to institute good policies and traditions, and how to (kindly) convey proper session etiquette when things aren't going smoothly (i.e. when the guy with the spoons won't stop). Whether you've already got a thriving session, or you're looking to reinvigorate one or start something new, this talk will give you concrete takeaways on how to grow a world-class session that stands the test of time.
It's Not the Same Tune… Or Is It? Understanding Patterns and Variations in Irish Music
We will explore a series of tunes to show the similarity between phrases and sections at various levels of abstraction via mathematical analysis and visualization, to understand how variation and familiarity works in Irish music. Bonus — there will be funny cat pictures.
Musical Collaborations Using Acapella on iPads/iPhones
Presenter: Kenny Tweedy
Over the past two years many musicians have been finding new ways to interact with other musicians online and to collaborate using the latest technology. You may have seen some video collages of musicians that appear to be playing together. One of the easiest ways to create these collages is using the iOS App Acapella.
In this workshop Kenny Tweedy will present a tutorial on how to get started collaborating with Acapella. How to use a basic set-up with ear buds. For sound purists, Kenny will also show how to set up a quality microphone and earphones to you iPhone or iPad. A few sample video collaborations will be presented. Also, a system for using Google docs to administer collaborations will be presented.
Presenter: Angela Botzer
We will explore the music and musicians of of the north of Ireland: Counties Donegal, Tyrone, Antrim, Derry, and Down, and include traditional musical styles such as fiddle bowing, piping styles, and singing styles. We will discuss Northern Irish repertoire including strathspeys, barn dances, airs, highlands, Germans, and mazurkas. The proximity of the north of Ireland to Scotland has a strong and long influence through trade, and the "Scottish snap" is often heard in this vast repertoire of Northern Irish traditional tunes, especially in the Glencolumbkille area in Donegal. We will listen to examples from influential musicians in the Northern style such as James Byrne, Johnny Doherty (from a family of northern Irish Travellers), Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Tommy Peoples, and much, much more.
Playing for Dancers
Presenter: Angelika Eleni
Music and dance are made for each other and in no case is that more true than in the Irish tradition. Session and gig expertise is what many players work toward, leaving a whole area of collaboration and play that is left unexplored! Playing for dancers is a rewarding creative experience that will inevitably come up in a musician's path and this workshop is here to prepare you for it. Whether it's for a ceili or for a fellow session-goer that may want to pull out a step, this class will walk you through what to expect with tunes, tempo, rhythm, and good practice. There will be a mix of demonstration, presentation, and prompted practice that will prepare you to use your new skills then and there.. at O'Flaherty!
Playing Irish Music on Harmonica
Presenter: Paul Dryer
Harmonica has a long history in traditional Irish music. Though not as common in session play as other traditional instruments, harmonica is gaining in popularity. Like the penny whistle, harmonicas are generally inexpensive and a pure joy to play! This workshop will introduce you to the various types of instruments, and how to get started. Jig, reel, polka and waltz playing styles will be demonstrated along with ornamentation techniques. Feel free to bring your harmonica — keys of D and G are suggested. Also, a session just for harmonica players will be held at a separate time.may want to pull out a step, this class will walk you through what to expect with tunes, tempo, rhythm, and good practice. There will be a mix of demonstration, presentation, and prompted practice that will prepare you to use your new skills then and there.. at O'Flaherty!
Pub Songs Sing-Along
Presenter: Joseph Beckey
Pub songs are raucous, tuneful, and above all, fun! Gather to sing popular Irish pub songs, and maybe learn a few new ones. Great for singers and accompanists. Lyrics and chords provided.
Retreat Tunes Played Slowly
Presenter: John Liestman and Kenny Tweedy
Each year, a number of tunes are designated as "Retreat Tunes" and published in advance of the retreat. One per week, a designated leader will lead students in the playing of these tunes at a slower tempo. For a complete listing of all of our tune books and yearly retreat tunes, go to RESOURCES.
So You Want to Play Celtic Fiddle?
Presenter: Janice Frillmann
A serious/comical look at the differences between being a classically trained violinist studying to become a Celtic fiddler.
Vocal Health for Singers
Presenter: Janis Deane
Singing is an athletic activity and many singers lack true understanding of how their instrument works and how to care for it. This workshop will focus on the anatomy and physiology of the voice, voice function during speech and singing, and proper care of the singing voice including toning and flexibility exercises, warm-up and cool down of the voice, and when to seek medical care for voice problems.
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Demi Lovato sorry about free Israel trip after facing fan flak
"This was meant to be a spiritual experience for me, NOT A POLITICAL STATEMENT. Now I realize it hurts people and for that I'm sorry. Sorry, I'm not more educated, and sorry for thinking this trip was just a spiritual experience. I'd rather get in trouble for being authentic to myself than staying quiet to please other people," she added.
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Popstar Demi Lovato has said sorry to fans for accepting a free trip to Israel, where she was baptised in the Jordan River.
Demi took to Instagram to reveal her feelings, in a post that she has since deleted, according to a report in "pagesix.com".
"I'm extremely frustrated," said Demi, 27, who was raised a Christian. "I accepted a free trip to Israel in exchange for a few posts. No one told me there would be anything wrong with going or that I could possibly be offending anyone. With that being said, I'm sorry if I've hurt or offended anyone, that was not my intention."
Demi added that she had no idea her trip would garner the kind of negative attention as it did. She said her intention was not to generate controversy with her visit to Israel.
Shortly after Demi posted pictures of her trip to Israel, many American fans felt the gesture was akin to being an act of support on Demi's part towards Israel at a time when that country was in a state of conflict with Palestine.
Insisting that her trip was in no way meant to be a political statement, the singer apologised to fans for not being "more educated" about world politics.
"This was meant to be a spiritual experience for me, NOT A POLITICAL STATEMENT. Now I realize it hurts people and for that I'm sorry. Sorry, I'm not more educated, and sorry for thinking this trip was just a spiritual experience. I'd rather get in trouble for being authentic to myself than staying quiet to please other people," she added.
Demi also said that she has chosen to tender an apology to fans because she felt it was "right", and "against all advice" by her team.
Earlier in the week, the singer had shared several photographs from her sponsored trip, which included a stop to Yad Vashem — the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem.
Although the snapshots from her trip were still on her profile page at the time of going to press, she has since turned off the comments.
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