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...specialized high schools, such as a military academy, a maritime school and others focused on the arts and science. There is already a high-tech school, and Vallas is trying to persuade Microsoft to help build another. Some of the schools include paid work-study programs, which would connect the students to specific jobs when they graduate...
...APEC exists to promote economic growth through freer trade, but for this summit Australia, using its prerogative as host, has put climate change at the top of the agenda. Some may connect this with the fact that there's a national election coming up, but Downer believes "APEC very much has the potential to launch a new approach on the issue." Last year Australia helped launch the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate, five of whose six members belong to APEC. Rejecting Kyoto Protocol-style restrictions, the AP6 vowed a voluntary, collaborative effort to promote clean-energy technologies...
...state fairs and rubber chicken fundraising dinners. For politicians who have all too few opportunities to show off a more relaxed and human side, these appearances with the same hosts who crack one-liners at their expense allow them to let their guard down, clown around and, most importantly, connect with some voters who otherwise aren't paying any attention to the campaign. "The more people get to know Hillary, the more they like her," explained Clinton campaign spokesman Isaac Baker, optimistically, on why she makes the talk show rounds...
...moving to read of Graham's private and personal efforts to connect with U.S. presidents and their families. There are thousands of unseen Grahams in this world who reach out in similar ways to people of no reputation. Not everyone is fortunate enough to know someone who selflessly pours out compassion, encouragement and hope. Graham and those like him are the salt and sweetener of human existence, whether they minister to paupers or Presidents. David Sutherland, Auckland...
...global environmental conditions worsen, many people are recognizing that there are serious problems with the way we relate to the environment," says Swift. "People are drawn to a field like this as a way to help us connect with the environment. They realize there is a potential healing relationship between humans and the natural world...