[166], In general, foreign activity in al-Shabaab has decreased, first, and perhaps most importantly, because the Syrian civil war became the focal point for foreign jihadist recruitment networks. This can be explained by the largely crude and syncretic character of the dogma. During the Congress, Ceauescu made a speech denouncing the anti-Communist revolutions happening throughout the rest of Eastern Europe. [17], In 1964 and 1965, Clinton won elections for class president. The more senses you can stimulate the more fun your audience will have and the more they'll remember. The Olt County Service of National Archives holds excerpts from the catalogs of Scorniceti Primary School, which certifies that Nicolae A. Ceauescu passed the first grade with an average of 8.26 and the second grade with an average of 8.18, ranking third, in a class in which 25 students were enrolled. Control gives you confidence. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. [12][43] Southern commander Aweys had announced this new strategy in a media interview shortly after the withdrawal from Mogadishu in August 2011. True the Vote leaders jailed after being found in contempt. Additionally, some commentators have characterized Clinton's sexual relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky as predatory or non-consensual, despite the fact that Lewinsky called the relationship consensual at the time. The plan focused on reducing the deficit rather than on cutting taxes for the middle class, which had been high on his campaign agenda. And send me a couple of tons like Zarqawi [362][369][370][371] His books include two novels. [285], In 1998, Kathleen Willey alleged that Clinton had groped her in a hallway in 1993. LeanIn.org offers inspiration and support through an. Ceauescu's Romania was the only Warsaw Pact country that did not sever diplomatic relations with Chile after Augusto Pinochet's coup. College friends share their memories with Matthew Hoffman", "Oxford Journal; Whereas, He Is an Old Boy, If a Young Chief, Honor Him", "Doctor without a thesis: Bill Clinton gets an Oxford degree today, but Jonathan Eyal's verdict on his term's work is: a disaster", "Was Bill Clinton a 'Felonious Draft Dodger'? employee learning, in a film or online course), please submit a Media Request at https://media-requests.ted.com [341] Clinton organized a conference with the Inter-American Development Bank, where a new industrial park was discussed in an effort to "build back better". [57] As Governor, he oversaw the first four executions carried out by the state of Arkansas since the death penalty was reinstated there in 1976: one by electric chair and three by lethal injection. Developing the confidence and capability to give good presentations, and to stand up in front of an audience and speak well, are also extremely helpful competencies for self-development and social situations. However, his term included an unpopular motor vehicle tax and citizens' anger over the escape of Cuban refugees (from the Mariel boatlift) detained in Fort Chaffee in 1980. For instance, don't lay out a room theatre-style if you want people to participate in teams; use a cabaret layout instead. As the saying goes, don't try to get rid of the butterflies - just get them flying in formation. He is the husband of Hillary Clinton, who was a senator from New York from 2001 to 2009, secretary of state from 2009 to 2013 and the Democratic nominee for president in the 2016 presidential election. [289], Also in 1998, Juanita Broaddrick alleged that Clinton had raped her in the spring of 1978, although she said she did not remember the exact date. [44] Among those killed were Ibrahim al-Afghani and three other senior commanders, executed in June;[57] and Omar Shafik Hammami, killed in September. [125] Paul Yandura, speaking for the White House gay and lesbian liaison office, said Clinton's signing DOMA "was a political decision that they made at the time of a re-election". (1995). With only minor opposition in the primary and no opposition at all in the general election,[43] Clinton was elected. If your presentation entails audio-visual (AV) support and equipment provision by specialist providers then ensure you control the environment and these services. Use a boardroom layout (everyone around a big long table) if you [193] The groups clashed violently on several occasions, most fiercely during 2015, and al-Shabaab's internal security service continued to arrest, and sometimes execute, suspected ISIS supporters within al-Shabaab's ranks. If you can, subtly mirror the body language of the person you're talking to. [414], President of the United States from 1993 to 2001, "William Clinton" redirects here. [197] The group also profits from involvement in or taxation of the smuggling and sale of ivory, sugar, and, reportedly, heroin;[196][19] and it has been implicated in illegal mining and minerals exports in East Africa. want a cooperative debating approach for a group of up to 10-12 people. [15] In the U.S., the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee heard as early as 2009 from Michael Leiter, director of the National Counterterrorism Center that American and other foreign fighters were being recruited and trained by al-Shabaab. For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. The HarrisX Ragan CEO/Communicators Perceptions Survey needs CEOs, CCOs and senior-level communicators to share their opinions on variety of topics including ESG, CSR and purpose, DE&I, and whether organizations should take a stand on political and social issues. [154] A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation resulted in convictions against the McDougals for their role in the Whitewater project, but the Clintons themselves were never charged, and Clinton maintains his and his wife's innocence in the affair. [105], Romanian communist leader and dictator from 1965 to 1989, "Ceauescu" redirects here. [282] Bennett said the president made the settlement only so he could end the lawsuit for good and move on with his life. However, former California governor Jerry Brown was scoring victories and Clinton had yet to win a significant contest outside his native South. The liberalization of 1965 was condemned and an index of banned books and authors was re-established. Marina Abramovi (Serbian Cyrillic: , pronounced [marna abrmoit]; born November 30, 1946) is a Serbian conceptual and performance artist.Her work explores body art, endurance art, feminist art, the relationship between the performer and audience, the limits of the body, and the possibilities of the mind. It will relax you and the audience. Metro Vancouver, British Columbia. For several years thereafter, al-Shabaab retreated from the major cities, but it remained influential in many rural areas, and it prioritized guerrilla and terror attacks over territorial acquisitions. [385][386] Schools have been named for Clinton,[387][388][389] and statues have been built to pay him homage. [292] However, former DNC interim chair Donna Brazile previously urged Clinton in November 2017 to campaign during the 2018 midterm elections, in spite of New York U.S. senator Kirsten Gillibrand's recent criticism of the Lewinsky scandal. It didn't matter if they demolished or moved it, as long as it was no longer in sight." One factor was the group's internal struggle of 201113: as tensions between Somali and non-Somali members increased, Godane scapegoated the foreigners as the cause of the group's disunity and, during his 2013 purge, executed various foreign recruits (see above). In his memoir The Artful Albanian, Albanian leader Enver Hoxha remarked "As if Ceauescu and company are to bring down imperialism! [83][84] His policy of fiscal conservatism helped to reduce deficits on budgetary matters. [12], These criticisms became intertwined with a broader and pre-existing dispute over the increasingly globalist flavour of al-Shabaab's ideology Godane was among the faction which viewed Somalia as only one battleground of global jihad. Some suggested Schwarzlose's unexpected voter turnout foreshadowed Clinton's defeat by Republican challenger Frank D. White in the general election that year. [407] He has also been honored with a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children, a J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding,[408] a TED Prize (named for the confluence of technology, entertainment and design),[409] and was named as an Honorary GLAAD Media Award recipient for his work as an advocate for the LGBT community. "The Evolution of American Grand Strategy and the War on Terrorism: Clinton and Bush Perspectives". This talk was presented at an official TED conference. He also participated in the Oslo I Accord and Camp David Summit to advance the IsraeliPalestinian peace process, and assisted the Northern Ireland peace process. [281] Clinton later agreed to an out-of-court settlement and paid Jones $850,000. For other uses, see, Sometime in my sixteenth year, I decided I wanted to be in public life as an elected official. [327] The foundation has received donations from many governments all over the world, including Asia and the Middle East. Foto", "Cataloagele colare i autobiografia lui Nicolae Ceauescu, fcute publice de Arhivele Naionale", "L.A.'s greatest sports moments No. [390][391] U.S. states where he has been honored include Missouri,[392] Arkansas,[393] Kentucky,[394] and New York. Says It Warned About bin Laden in 1996", "CNN - U.S. missiles pound targets in Afghanistan, Sudan - August 21, 1998", "United States Terrorism in the Sudan (by Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed) - Media Monitors Network", "Colleagues Say C.I.A. Breaking News & Talk radio station. [125] Chirchir himself tweeted that such a move would be counterproductive, as "al-Shabaab needs to be engaged positively, and Twitter is the only avenue. in politics. Plan the structure - sections, order, headings, intro/middle/close. Asked during a visit to Croydon University Hospital whether he regretted the appointment, he told broadcasters: No, as I have said, shes accepted her mistake and learned from it, and Im confident of that.. Some people in the presentation field refer to these presentational [202], In December 2009, adopting Resolution 1907, the UN Security Council imposed sanctions on Eritrea, accusing the country of arming and financing militia groups, including al-Shabaab, in southern Somalia's conflict zones. In addition to being active in Somalia, it is also active in other East African countries, especially in Kenya, and occasionally, it is also active in Ethiopia. Clinton was very angry, as he was already late for the meeting, but following the advice of the secret service possibly saved his life. This is the basic sequence of actions for creating and preparing a presentation up to the point of actually delivering the presentation to an audience: Businessballs has been used by over 120 million people over the last 10 years. Follow these suggestions to defuse tension and show openness: Use mirroring. 1, Obama at 18; Kennedy judged most overrated", "Clinton Era Marked by Scandal, Prosperity: 1st Baby Boomer in White House Changed Notions of Presidency", "The Muddled Meaning of the 2000 Election", "It's Come To This: A Nickname That's Proven Hard to Slip", "Bill Clinton's DNC speech as 'explainer in chief,' 'it takes some brass,' and more [AM Briefing]", "The Morning After: Obama Turns to Bill Clinton, Explainer-in-Chief", "A Conversation With President Bill Clinton on Race in America Today", "It Was No Compliment to Call Bill Clinton 'The First Black President', "Abuse allegations have revived scrutiny of Bill Clintonand divided Democrats", "Should Democrats turn their backs on Bill Clinton? The audience is on your side (if only because they are very pleased that it's you up there in the spotlight speaking and not them). If you are creating and delivering the presentation for a company or organization of any sort then ask if there is a recommended/compulsory [12] By August 2011, al-Shabaab had announced a "strategic withdrawal" from Mogadishu, although, from outlying districts, it continued to exert influence in the city and to launch deadly guerrilla attacks against AMISOM and the TFG. [101] Clinton said abortion should be kept "safe, legal, and rare"a slogan that had been suggested by political scientist Samuel L. Popkin and first used by Clinton in December 1991, while campaigning. [24] It marked the highest point in Ceauescu's popularity, when he openly condemned the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia. Produce the presentation materials and organise the equipment, and ensure you are comfortable with your method of reading from notes, cards etc. It also started adding Dacian or Roman versions to the names of cities and towns (Drobeta to Turnu Severin, Napoca to Cluj). Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies, Rishi Sunak is under fire over his decision not to attend the Cop27 climate summit. [16], With the aid of scholarships, Clinton attended the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., receiving a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree in 1968. [210], As al-Shabaab expanded its territorial control, it was able to augment its internal funding through illicit markets and local populations. It becomes, most often, a term of art whose operational meaning is, "We need a law against that." Text of Speech in Revolution Square, 21 December 1989. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (/ r o z v l t / ROH-z-velt; October 27, 1858 January 6, 1919), often referred to as Teddy or by his initials, T. R., was an American politician, statesman, soldier, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. [139], "When I took office, only high energy physicists had ever heard of what is called the Worldwide Web Now even my cat has its own page. Starting in the mid-1990s, he began an ideological evolution as he became much more conservative in his domestic policy, advocating for and signing the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, the State Children's Health Insurance Program and financial deregulation measures. November 1986: Verkleinerung des Heeres, Senkung der Rstungsausgaben um 5%, "Romanian-Moldavian SSR relations, by Patrick Moore and the Romanian Section", "Un Ceauescu pe care nu l tiai: cre, cu ochii "blonzi" i nasul borcnat". [102][107], Indeed, although al-Shabaab spokesmen occasionally grant interviews to "carefully selected" local and foreign journalists,[107] social media networks have provided an important channel for interaction with the press, as well as for disseminating information and building support. Later in the 2008 primaries, there was some infighting between Bill and Hillary's staffs, especially in Pennsylvania. During his visit to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Manila, while he was on his way to meet with a senior member of the Philippine government, Clinton was saved from danger minutes before his motorcade was scheduled to drive over a bridge charged with a timed improvised explosive device (IED). This led Romanians to joke that Ceauescu was creating "socialism in one family", a pun on "socialism in one country". [50] He became a leading figure among the New Democrats, a group of Democrats who advocated welfare reform, smaller government, and other policies not supported by liberals. [citation needed], After the Communists seized power in Romania in 1947, he headed the ministry of agriculture, then served as deputy minister of the armed forces under Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej, becoming a major-general. [10] While out of jail in 1939, he met Elena Petrescu, whom he married in 1947 and who would play an increasing role in his political life over the years. [315], The William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park in Little Rock, Arkansas, was dedicated in 2004. [8] Journalist Ctlin Gruia claimed in 2007 that he ran away from his supposedly extremely religious, abusive and strict father. To inform, inspire and entertain, maybe to demonstrate and prove, and maybe to persuade. Given that humankind and [215] The group has also been known to infiltrate government institutions, as became clear when regional government employees carried out al-Shabaab's 24 July 2019 Mogadishu bombing, which killed Mogadishu Mayor Abdirahmean Omar Osman.[201]. A member of the Democratic Party, Clinton became known as a New Democrat, as many of his policies reflected a centrist "Third Way" political philosophy. [174] Both votes fell short of the constitutional two-thirds majority requirement to convict and remove an officeholder. [302][303] In another statement Clinton said one meeting with Epstein in his Harlem office in 2002, and around the same time made one brief visit to Epsteins New York apartment with a staff member and his security detail. In July 2019 it was reported that that Clinton attended a dinner with Epstein in 1995, a meeting with Epstein Clinton had not previously disclosed. The minute one begins to define social justice, one runs into embarrassing intellectual difficulties. Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946, at Julia Chester Hospital in Hope, Arkansas. These demands were denied by the government. [279] Jones appealed Webber Wright's ruling, and her suit gained traction following Clinton's admission to having an affair with Monica Lewinsky in August 1998. At the end of the fiscal year (September 30) for each of the years a surplus was recorded, The U.S. treasury reported a gross debt of $5.413trillion in 1997, $5.526trillion in 1998, $5.656trillion in 1999, and $5.674trillion in 2000. [33] Although legal, Clinton's actions with respect to the draft and deciding whether to serve in the military were criticized during his first presidential campaign by conservatives and some Vietnam veterans, some of whom charged that he had used Fulbright's influence to avoid military service. 3. He created the Clinton Foundation to address international causes such as the prevention of HIV/AIDS and global warming. [96], In August 2022, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared "total war" against Al Shabaab during a televised address after the group carried out a deadly hotel attack in Mogadishu and also announced that the Somalia military had regained territory from al Shabaab in the central Galmudug state and Southwest state. The Congressional Budget Office reported budget surpluses of $69billion in 1998, $126billion in 1999, and $236billion in 2000,[90] during the last three years of Clinton's presidency. Clinton presided over the longest period of peacetime economic expansion in American history. Alexander Dubek's version of Socialism with a human face was never suited to Romanian Communist goals. The group lost territory to both armies, notably losing Baidoa to Ethiopia in February 2012 and losing the port city (and revenue hub) of Kismayo to Kenya in October 2012. He was also the country's head of state The mass meeting of 21 December, held in what is now Revolution Square, began like many of Ceauescu's speeches over the years. 'Mujahideen Youth Movement' or 'Movement of Striving Youth'), more commonly known as al-Shabaab, is an Islamic fundamentalist Salafi jihadist group which is based in Somalia and active elsewhere in East Africa. [131] Two weeks later, the group gained notoriety for live-tweeting the 2013 Westgate shopping mall attack, "justifying the attack, creating fictional threats, providing news on hostages and mocking the police and military response". elements as 'spice'. Get the latest health news, diet & fitness information, medical research, health care trends and health issues that affect you and your family on ABCNews.com He was the general secretary of the Romanian Communist Party from 1965 to 1989, and the second and last Communist leader of Romania. [37] It incorporates a relatively large contingent of foreign fighters .mw-parser-output div.crossreference{padding-left:0}(see below). Bush's steep decline in public approval was a significant part of Clinton's success. [266] Since 2000, he has frequently been referred to as "The Big Dog" or "Big Dog". Our primitive brain shuts down normal functions as the 'fight or flight' impulse takes over - see FEAR under theacronymssection (note: there is some Whatever - try to select fonts and point sizes that are the best fit for your medium and purpose. By the time you've done this introduction, you've established your authority, created respect and credibility, and overcome the worst of your nerves. 5. However, for Romania, like other Eastern People's Republics, industrialization did not mean a total social break with the countryside. Extensive sections of text can be read more quickly in a serif font because the words have a horizontal flow, but serif fonts have a more old-fashioned traditional appearance than sans serif, and so stylistically can seem old-fashioned, which does not In the rest of the Soviet bloc, there were a series of purges in this period that led to the "home communists" being executed or imprisoned. [92][93] Over the same period, the Office of Management and Budget reported an end of year (December 31) gross debt of $5.369trillion in 1997, $5.478trillion in 1998, $5.606 in 1999, and $5.629trillion in 2000. If there are audio-visual aspects happening that you don't understand then seek clarification. [1] The scandal escalated throughout the year, culminating on December 19 when Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives, becoming the second U.S. president to be impeached after Andrew Johnson. In turn, a new problem was created, child abandonment, which swelled the orphanage population (see Cighid). You're welcome to link to or embed these videos, forward them to others and share these ideas with people you know. 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So I founded LeanIn.org, a nonprofit committed to empowering all women to achieve their ambitions. This is still a somewhat flat 'single-dimensional' script. ", Mollie Dickenson, "A Bipartisan Disaster". And I regret it. Imagine a coffee shop in your area with 20 people inside. [13] The Romanian Communist Party disappeared soon afterwards; unlike its kindred parties in the former Soviet bloc, it has never been revived. [199][200][201] Puntland authorities have also seized Yemeni explosives shipments, which they suspect are the result of cooperation between al-Shabaab and Yemen-based AQAP. For years, nearly all official photographs of him showed him in his late 40s. [146][147], Ken Gormley, author of The Death of American Virtue: Clinton vs. Starr, reveals in his book that Clinton narrowly escaped possible assassination in the Philippines in November 1996. Use props and pass them around if you can. Following the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity in 2014, Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula was occupied by unmarked Russian forces, and later annexed by Russia, while pro-Russia separatists simultaneously engaged the Ukrainian military in an armed conflict for control over eastern Clinton worked with future two-term mayor of Dallas Ron Kirk,[40] future governor of Texas Ann Richards,[41] and then unknown television director and filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Parents want a general election now because they are paying the price for the government crashing the economy, Keir Starmer says. [12], Clinton joined friend Bruce Lindsey's Little Rock law firm of Wright, Lindsey and Jennings. Upper-case is acceptable for short headings if you really must use it, but even for headings, lower-case lettering is best. [156][157], The White House FBI files controversy of June 1996 arose concerning improper access by the White House to FBI security-clearance documents. Preparation and knowledge (of subject and the presentation itself) are the pre-requisites for a successful presentation, which importantly produce confidence and control, which in turn is important for relaxing the presenter, and the audience. By Peter Applebome January 25, 1992. I am grateful also to R Ersapah for an alternative translation of couplet 723, and below, a more modern literal interpretation: "Many encountering death in face of foe will hold their ground; who speak undaunted in the council hall are rarely found. in philosophy, politics, and economics but transferred to a B.Litt. On a visit to Essex, the Labour leader repeated his call for Rishi Sunak to let voters have their say rather than allow the Conservative government stagger on under a third leader in three years. [174][175] During this early period, al-Shabaab occasionally harboured al-Qaeda leaders in Somalia, in exchange for their technical assistance. All titles and decorations were revoked by the provisional government on 26 December 1989. engaged. CBC archives - Canada's home for news, sports, lifestyle, comedy, arts, kids, music, original series & more. See world news photos and videos at ABCNews.com Here we see Steve Jobs delivering his commencement speech to the graduates of Stanford University in 2005. [59] Similarly, Victor Stnculescu, who had been defence minister before going over to the revolution, said, in 2009, that the alternative would have been seeing the Ceauescus lynched on the streets of Bucharest. Secret negotiations mediated by Clinton between Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Chairman Yasser Arafat led to a historic declaration of peace in September 1993, called the Oslo Accords, which were signed at the White House on September 13. Read More. [411], U.S. president Barack Obama awarded Clinton the Presidential Medal of Freedom on November 20, 2013.[412]. 65%. [77][78], According to Seymour Martin Lipset, the 1992 election had several unique characteristics. This entails the equipment and materials you use, Say nothing, just look. Since the site was closed in 2009, it has distributed its press releases and videos using other sympathetic websites, or, more commonly, using social media networks. Younger 'Playstation' and 'texter' generations will have even less Here is a popular saying (which features in many presentations) about giving presentations and public speaking: "Most people would prefer to be lying in the casket rather than giving the eulogy.". Confidence and control overcome fear. You just have to get them to fly in formation!" A member of the Democratic Party, Clinton became known as a Quotes are a wonderful and easy way to stimulate emotions and feelings, and of course, quotes can be used to illustrate and emphasise just about any point or concept you can imagine. Despite the 1988 decline, the net foreign balance reached its decade peak (9.5% of GDP). [78][79][80][81] According to some reports, since Godane's death, the group has placed less weight on global jihad than on local grievances.
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