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      <image:caption>The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay A beautiful location to begin a Fellowship.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Summit Skywalker Ranch The Fellowship moves on to its next residential spot, Summit Skywalker Ranch in Nicasio, CA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Evenings at the Ranch Fireside chats are one of the best ways to connect with fellow participants.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Building Your Legacy Participants perform one-on-one interviews in front of the camera not only to work on their interview skills, but also to become part of the Fellowship film that airs during the program.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Golden Gate Bridge What better backdrop for a team photo?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Edward M. Kennedy Institute An amazingly inspiring place for developing strategy and practicing the art of negotiation.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Engaging in Simulations Participants gather in the replica of the US Senate chamber to simulate real-life political situations and work together to achieve resolution.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Relevant Panel Discussions Engaging in discussion around negotiation and strategy with Mary K. Grant of the EMK Institute at the Harvard Faculty Club.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senator Kennedy Joins for a Chat Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts joined the Ascent Fellowship for an evening of lively discussion at the EMK Institute in Boston.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Edward M. Kennedy Institute A stimulating and inspiring home for the second Immersion of the Fellowship.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Greentree Estate The main room at the Greentree Estate is an awe-inspiring place where great leaders convene on a regular basis.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Concluding a Wonderful Program The Fellowship gathers for a final group photo as the third Immersion draws to a close.</image:caption>
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