Democracy in the Making Across Central Asia and the Middle East
Guest editorial reflects on U S diplomacy in Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan Afghanistan and Pakistan. Observations include democracy efforts at the American University in Kyrgyzstan and Ganci base Bishkek quotes from Uzbekistan’s defense minister and debates on strategy and commitment to long term stability amid terrorism challenges. The piece cites poverty illiteracy and extremism as roots of conflict and argues for sustained American engagement and enlightened moderation policies.
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Uzbekistan
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Middle East
United States
Central Asia
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Ganci
Bishkek
America
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Hindu Kush Mountains
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al Qaeda
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Musharraf
Peshawar
Khyber Pass
Tora Bora
South Korea
Taiwan
India
Kashmir
Iraq
Iran
Kern County
Patience tale from Swindell’s Tale of the Tardy Oxcart
An editor shares a favorite excerpt from Charles Swindell’s book about a father and son with opposite temperaments. The son pushes to rush to market while the father advocates patience, leading to delays and a stop at an uncle’s house before finishing the journey.
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Charles Swindell
Patience
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Let’s Get Healthy grants Shafter program in 2004
The Shafter Healthy Start received a 212000 grant from The California Endowment to fund the Let’s Get Healthy project, with in class nutrition lessons taught by teachers including Mike Montiel, David Ramirez, Cory McGinty, Deanna Torres, Tonia Aguilera, Shelly Pfister, Rowena Svilich, and Lori Manoso. Over 400 students participated and showed notable knowledge gains about healthy eating. teachers praised the curriculum and planned future use.
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Shafter Healthy Start
California Endowment
Mike Montiel
David Ramirez
Cory McGinty
Deanna Torres
Tonia Aguilera
Shelly Pfister
Rowena Svilich
Lori Manoso
Richland
UC Extension Center
Dairy Council
Rumors of McDonald's Move to Shafter Denied
Ten years back rumors of a McDonald’s franchise in Shafter circulated, but Economic Development Director Paul Saldana says no deal has been struck and negotiations focus on marketing the town. He notes similar past rumors of a Taco Bell were also dispelled and confirms ongoing discussions with various firms.
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McDonald’s
Shafter
Paul Saldana
McDonald’s Corporation
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Margaret Baker retirement note for Shafter Press editor
A personal tribute to Margaret Baker as editor of the Shafter Press, praising her bright presence and encouragement that inspired a weekly article. The message lauds her warmth, confidence building, and genuine kindness, wishing her a happy retirement and safe, fulfilling days ahead.
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Margaret Baker
Shafter Press
Margaret
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