PM Asks World to Pressure Pakistan Attackers 26/11

Washington: news update, Warning of “phenomenal consequences” if the advance of terrorists in Pakistan was not controlled, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked the world community to pressurise Islamabad to do much more to bring to book those responsible for the “horrible” 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
“We don’t want Pakistan to fail and emergence of democracy in Pakistan is something we welcome,” he said at the Council on Foreign Relations, a leading US think tank Monday. “But at the same time we have to recognise that there are forces at work in Pakistan that are with terrorists.”

“At least until now they were active only in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Now I think they hold direct on grip in several parts of mainland Pakistan.

“If that process is not controlled, it has I think phenomenal consequences for the security and stability of Pakistan as well as our own security,” he added.

Asked if he regretted not taking the military option in retaliation against the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the prime minister said he resisted enormous pressure at that time “and I think the decision that I took was balanced and right decision”.

“As regards future, I hate to speculate and sincerely hope that that sort of eventuality does not arise,” Manmohan Singh said. “And that’s why I believe world community has an obligation to impress upon Pakistan that it must use all its influence to curb the power of terrorist groups.”

The prime minister said Pakistan had done something to control the activities of Taliban terrorist groups in FATA, but “it has not acted as it should have acted in bringing the terrorists elements who are using their territory to target our country”.

Nor has Pakistan used all its machinery to bring to book all those murderers and those who perpetrated the horrible crime in Mumbai, he said, urging the world community to pressurise Pakistan to bring to book all those who are responsible for it.

There was now impeccable evidence that the conspiracy was planned in Pakistan with the active connivance of people still roaming about freely in Pakistan, he said. “Therefore I respectfully respect the world community to use all its influence on powers that be in Pakistan to desist from this sort of behaviour.”

Manmohan Says Willing to Resolve Kashmir Dispute

WASHINGTON News Update: India has enduring civilizational links with Afghanistan. India will continue to assist Afghanistan in building its institutions and its human resources.
With these two sentences, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday threw down the gauntlet to Washington, Islamabad and perhaps even Beijing and other world capitals that India would not be budged from pursuing its interests in Afghanistan — primarily of preventing the country from turning toxic under Pakistan’s malignant influence and American uncertainty.

He said we are ready to settle all disputes with Pakistan including Jammu and Kashmir row.

“The road to peace on Afghanistan will be long and hard. But given the high stakes involved, the commitment of the international community must be sustained by firm resolve and unity of purpose.”

Singh told Washington’s top policy wonks gathered to hear him at the Center for Foreign Relations, amid a continuing review by President Obama about U.S options in Afghanistan.

The remarks were clearly meant for the US President and his principals who have been bashing heads for several weeks now over next steps in Afghanistan amid charges of dithering on the crucial issue. Singh’s advice ahead of his meeting with Obama on Tuesday — Stay the course; we are going to be there.

Singh offered similar advice in an earlier address to US and Indian business leaders that the international community needs to remain engaged in Afghanistan and any “premature talk of exit will only embolden the terrorists.”

On the eve of the first anniversary of the Mumbai carnage, Singh also told the elite gathering, many of them regional experts keen to see India talking to Pakistan, that “for that to happen Pakistan must make a break with the past, abjure terrorism and come to the table with good faith and sincerity.”

He said his government had invested heavily in normalizing relations with Pakistan and “we are ready to pick up the threads of the dialogue including on issues relating Jammu and Kashmir.”

“We should not harbour any illusions that a selective approach to terrorism , tackling it on one place while ignoring it in others, will work,” Singh added.

Clearly, the Prime Minister too has taken a tough stand in the past few days on Pakistan even as Islamabad as reverted to its maximalist position on Kashmir, falling back on the long-lapsed UN Security Council resolution on the subject. The Prime Minister’s conditional offer of talks followed remarks in a television interview over the weekend in which he despaired about who to talk to in shifty Islamabad, where the civilian dispensation seemed to be overwhelmed by the country’s military.

Even on the nuclear issue, a confident Singh indicated India would not be overawed or intimidated by the Obama administration’s non-proliferation initiatives, welcoming talks on fissile material cut off treaty and while steering clear of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Much of what he said before the policy gathering seemed preparatory to his meeting with the US President tomorrow, their first bilateral encounter.

Singh showed the mildest sign of movement in New Delhi’s stand in the climate change talks saying India will not compromise the right of developing countries to develop and lift their populations out of property, but “we will do more if there is global support in terms of financial resources and technology transfer.”

Afghan Election Results Need To: Clinton

KABUL: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday that the international community will support the embattled Afghan government, but expects it to build up the country’s defense forces, boost security and improve the lives of its impoverished people.

Clinton met at the heavily fortified U.S. Embassy with foreign ministers from about a dozen nations who are in the capital to attend Thursday’s inauguration of Hamid Karzai, who won a second presidential term following an election marred by fraud.

She met with Karzai for about 90 minutes Wednesday night at the presidential palace.

“I think that there’s a very clear understanding, on the part of not only President Karzai but his government, that results of this election have to be seen and felt in the lives of the people of Afghanistan,” she said, sitting in a circle of chairs with diplomatic officials from Britain, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Australia, Japan and a host of other nations.

She said the Karzai government understands the international community is “willing to support and encourage the next years of effort of the people and government of Afghanistan, but that we expect outcomes that deliver on security, the buildup of an Afghan national security force as well as a national police force, tangible benefits that flow to the people of Afghanistan and an accountable, transparent government _ as far as that can be obtained _ as well as a strong stand against corruption.”

The meeting, hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry, came before the diplomats were to leave for the palace to attend the inaugural, being held under tight security in the capital.

Clinton said in her conversations with some members of Karzai’s Cabinet, she was reassured by the work that was being done in the ministries of agriculture, education, intelligence and finance. Karzai has not announced members of his new Cabinet.

Before entering the meeting, Clinton joked with reporters, telling them they needed to try Afghanistan’s pomegranate juice.

“It lowers your cholesterol,” she said.

Afghanistan officials hope the export of its pomegranates will raise the sweet, red fruit’s cachet and provide its farmers with a lucrative alternative to growing opium, a raw ingredient in heroin. The U.S. has funded an initiative to modernize and expand Afghanistan’s pomegranate industry, which has long depended on domestic sales and small-scale exports to nearby countries.

Hacc, Hacc.edu, Harrisburg Area Community College

Latest News Updated, Hacc, Hacc.edu, Harrisburg Area Community College: Established on February 14, 1964 as Harrisburg Area Community College, HACC is devoted to the community and the individual. HACC’s devotion to the community stems directly from our mission, which is to foster educational, cultural, work force development, and economic growth of the college service areas.
The vehicle by which we do this is to give each of our students (the individuals) the tools and environment to develop his or her own unique potential. This creates an aura by which the communities HACC serves and each individual in those communities can benefit. You can view our current College Catalog here.
Advancing a Career:

As careers depend more and more upon the acquisition of new skills and knowledge, adults seek courses and programs to better prepare themselves, obtaining the skills and knowledge that will lead them to lucrative careers and high-demand employment opportunities. Most HACC adult students are:

* Working toward career or transfer degree completion
* Transferring college credits earned through previous study
* Employed full-time with educational benefits
* Studying year round on a part-time basis

HACC provides students with:

* High academic standards
* Focus on student success
* Lowest tuition in the area
* Scholarship awards
* Small classes/individual attention from faculty
* Honors Program for high achievers
* Comprehensive learning resources, including onsite and online library and bookstore
* State-of-the-art computer labs
* Active Student Government Association, numerous student clubs, and student newspaper
* Inter-collegiate sports, including basketball, volleyball, tennis, and soccer

Services that promote student success:

* First Choice: exclusive freshman orientation program for incoming high school grads
* Focus on student success
* Placement testing to promote student success in the classroom
* Learning Center support
* Free tutoring and academic workshops, including the Master Student program
* Academic advising and career counseling
* Transfer Center with resources to research four-year transfer schools

Open Door enrollment:

* For applicants at least 18 with high school diploma or GED
* No SAT scores are necessary

Early Admission Program for High School Seniors:

* Qualified high school students can earn college credits, either on a full- or part-time basis, while completing their senior year of high school.
* It is possible for high school graduates to start their freshman year with as many as 12 college credits.

Adult Students:

* Median range of age is 30-55 years old
* 60% are women, 40% are men
* Two-thirds live with a spouse and/or children
* Attend classes while holding a full-time or part-time job
* View education as a vehicle to success
* Interested in specific courses and programs
* Believe that HACC expands the educational opportunities of the local community
* Attend HACC to improve job skills, obtain career training and improve earning potential
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Jccc, Johnson County Community College

Latest News Updated, Jccc, Johnson County Community College: About Johnson County Community College

Description

If you are planning to earn a degree from a four-year college or university, then you need to know that JCCC has more than 100 transfer agreements with area colleges and universities. That means you can choose a specific major while you’re here and take the exact courses you’ll need to complete your degree at a four-year school. If you’re in a hurry to start your career there are additional options. JCCC offers more than 50 one-year and two-year programs that lead directly to careers needed in the community.
Campus Life

JCCC students always find time for fun! Concerts, plays, comedians, movies, sports, canoe and ski trips, more than 50 special interest clubs, student governance, lectures and campus forums are just some of the activities you’ll enjoy each semester at JCCC.
Athletics / Sports

JCCC athletics have a rich tradition. Female athletes participate in basketball, soccer, tennis, track and field, cross country, softball and volleyball. Male athletes participate in basketball, tennis, track and field, golf, cross country, baseball and soccer. Students compete in weightlifting on the club level and play a full schedule of intramurals.
Financial Aid / Tuition

At JCCC, more than $20 million in federal and state aid funds and institutional scholarships are distributed each year to students for college and living expenses.
Admission

Steps to enroll include: applying for admission; attending a new student orientation; taking an assessment test (or submitting ACT/SAT scores); meeting with a counselor; enrolling for classes; paying tuition; and ordering books.
Johnson County Community College

12345 College Boulevard

Overland Park KS, 66210-1299

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Phone:913-469-4398

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St Vrain Valley School District

Latest News Updated, The St. Vrain Valley School District recognizes the positive impact that partnering with the local community has on students. Parent and family involvement, along with community support, are essential in ensuring each student’s success.
In line with our Strategic Plan, and in an effort to provide the best possible environment for students to learn, the Partners In Education initiative was launched to connect District schools with the local community. Partners In Education allows us to cultivate the invaluable relationships that are so crucial in helping students reach their full potential.

Individuals, businesses, and groups are all instrumental in making our partnership efforts a success. Partners can contribute in a variety of ways – all of which are integral in making sure that each student receives the best education possible.

* Volunteering – Additional services and programs are made possible by those who donate time in schools and classrooms.
* Sponsorships – The cost of hundreds of programs that help bolster student achievement and school family communications (i.e. student publications, student activities, school newsletters, etc.) are defrayed by sponsorships.
* Internships – “Real world” workplace experiences for students, paramount to preparing students for the future, are made possible by locally sponsored internships.
* Collaborative Efforts
* Donations – Offsetting the costs of classroom supplies and facilities is made possible through donations.

Partnerships not only benefit students and schools, they also strengthen and provide advantages to the community. Today’s students will be the workforce of tommorow. By investing in students’ education, the local community is essentially investing in itself to ensure its success for tomorrow. In addition, partnerships with schools provide immediate returns for the local community by fostering a safer and more close knit living environment.

Increasingly, more and more of the community is realizing the benefits of partnering with local schools. As the number of partners continue to grow, so do the opportunities that are afforded to students.

* Become a partner

If you have questions about the Partners In Education initiative, or you would like additional information, please contact Nancy Herbert at (303) 682 – 7213.
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Riley Fox

In the summer of 2004, a little girl named Riley Fox was abducted and murdered in the small town of Wilmington, Ill., about 60 miles southwest of Chicago. It was a gruesome crime that rocked the Rust Belt community and remains a mystery to this day.
But more than just a tragedy and a whodunit, the Riley Fox case is the story of her family’s strange, overwhelming ordeal — a nightmare in which Riley’s death was only the first excruciating episode.

On the morning of June 6, 2004, Kevin Fox was home alone with his two children, 3-year-old daughter Riley and son Tyler, 6. His wife Melissa was away that weekend for a walk to raise breast cancer awareness in Chicago.

Just before 8 a.m., Tyler woke Kevin and told him that Riley was gone. Kevin began searching for her himself, but after 40 minutes with no luck he called the police.

By the time Melissa found out and rushed home from Chicago, nearly the entire town was helping search for the little girl. The turnout was a testament to just how close the community is.

“Everybody was so supportive. I mean, I still, I can’t thank everyone enough … It was really unbelievable,” Melissa said.

Kevin and Melissa Fox grew up in Wilmington and were high-school sweethearts. Kevin, a painter, doted on his precious daughter, saying she had “big brown eyes, the way she would look at you, and her smile. She just made your heart melt.”
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Barack Obama Urges Continued Support Extended to Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS: US President Barack Obama Thursday called for “sustained and expanded” commitment from the international community for Pakistan as it battles militants sheltering in its territory.

He told a meeting of the 26-member Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP), which he chaired with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zadari and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, that they shared an interest in the South Asian country’s future.

“We also face a common threat. The violent extremists within Pakistan pose a threat to the region, to the United States, and to the world. Above all, they threaten the security of the Pakistani people,” Obama said.

“We believe that hope can triumph over fear, and that adversity can be replaced by opportunity,” he insisted.

“Success will require a sustained and expanded commitment from the international community.”

As proof of Washington’s commitment to its key regional ally, the US Senate voted Thursday to triple non-military aid to Pakistan to roughly 1.5 billion dollars per year through 2014.

The Senate’s unanimous approval set the stage for action in the House of Representatives, where the measure could be introduced as early as Friday with a vote expected soon thereafter that would send it to Obama to sign into law.

“We are here to meet our mutual responsibility for our future,” Obama told Thursday’s meeting held at a New York hotel.

“We know that there are difficult challenges ahead. But that is why we must remain focused, we must be committed, and we must stay together. As Pakistan makes progress, the United States will be there as a partner.”

The FoDP group — whose members include the United States, Britain, France, China, the United Nations, the European Union and the World Bank — aims to support economic and social development as a means of stabilizing the nuclear-armed country.

Community Imdb

Considering that a half-hour sitcom airs only about 22 minutes of actual show, if you’ve already watched the preview NBC released in May of the new Community, you’ve already seen about a fifth of the pilot. That also means you might be a little wary that all of the good jokes have been packed into the condensed version.

But considering the directors come from Arrested Development, the writers from Scrubs (The Good Years), and the producer from The Sarah Silverman Program—all shows at the top of the joke-per-minute curve—the pilot (airing tonight at 8:30) manages plenty of surprisingly good lines, given that we already know everything that’s going to happen.

Watching Joel McHale on The Soup is always entertaining, not only because he’s a naturally funny guy, but because he tries to portray himself as aloof while desperately scrambling to disassociate himself from, say, the stain of another Real Housewives throwdown. He brings that same sort of cool mania to his character Jeff, a shyster attorney who never got a law degree and now has to return to attend community college to amend. Like Arrested and Scrubs, the show centers on one character (Jeff), but relies heavily on ensemble, in this case a fake Spanish study group Jeff threw together to get to know Gillian Jacobs’s Britta. John Oliver portrays a professor/ex-client of Jeff’s and plays a much looser, gratifyingly humble version of his Daily Show persona. And Danny Pudi as the comically over-focused Abed steals his fair share of scenes.

But is it weird to say that I’m most excited about the return of Chevy Chase? The man hasn’t had a decent major role since 1989’s Christmas Vacation. Scrolling down his IMDb listing provides the perfect visual demonstration of his career’s long, long descent. But as the clueless, innocuously insulting Pierce, Chase is able to tap into that reserve that made him so great in the ’80s, playing the hapless jerk who doesn’t know why everyone’s rolling their eyes. It’s a genius bit of casting, one that’s come 20 years too late. Chase is essentially a cautionary tale for McHale, and one of the best lines of the pilot comes when Pierce tells Jeff, “You remind me of me at your age,” and Jeff replies, “I deserve that.”

So welcome back, Chevy. The future looks bright. No more Cho Cho The Karate Dog for you.
Source: timeoutny.com

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