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Check out our online exhibit on how Seattle's police accountability systems have evolved over the decades. Item 195731, Legislative Department Digital Photographs (Record Series 4600-11), Seattle Municipal Archives.
Quote of the Day from 'The Religion of God (Divine Love)' by HDE RA Gohar Shahi: 'What of the accountability when the intellect is lost in God's love!'
20230217, MSC, Munich Security Conference, Bayerischer Hof: Main Stage I: Panel Discussion.Against Lawlessness: Ensuring Accountability.Conference Hall: (from left to right) Nadia Murad.Founder and President, Nadia's Initiative; Goodwill Ambassador, Dignity of Survivors of Human Trafficking, United Nations; Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 2018; Lindsey O. Graham Senator, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, United States of America; Karim Khan Prosecutor, International Criminal Court; Kaja Kallas.Prime Minister, Republic of Estonia, David Miliband (Moderator).President and Chief Executive Officer, International Rescue Committee; former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom; Member of the Advisory Council, Munich Security Conference.
There is no accountability whatsoever and even bad weather can be changed to suit for easy on shop at discount time.
Accountability. I posted the black square in support of BLM and I've made a commitment to listen and learn but how do I hold myself to account? In a years time, how will I know that I've made progress? These are the ponderings of my tired brain today...
Photo of youngest singing Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer - nothing strange about that.
20230217, MSC, Munich Security Conference, Bayerischer Hof: Main Stage I: Panel Discussion.Against Lawlessness: Ensuring Accountability.Conference Hall: Kaja Kallas Prime Minister, Republic of Estonia
and accountable to no one.
One for my "Tarnished" Album
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Overload - Yard Act
The overload of discontent
The constant burden of making sense
It won't relent, it won't repent
How to remain in dissonance
The overload of discontent
The constant burden of making sense
It won't relent, it won't repent
How to remain in dissonance
Show some respect and listen to my advice
'Cause if you don't challenge me on anything
You'll find I'm actually very nice
Are you listening?
I'm actually very fucking nice
See also:
Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World a film by Werner Herzog.
This image is excerpted from a U.S. GAO report:
www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-717
COMBATING WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING: Agencies Are Taking a Range of Actions, but the Task Force Lacks Performance Targets for Assessing Progress
This image is excerpted from a U.S. GAO report:
www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-679
AVIATION SAFETY: FAA's Risk-Based Oversight for Repair Stations Could Benefit from Additional Airline Data and Performance Metrics
Note: The electronic version of this report was reissued September 2, 2016, to correct errors related to figure 1 on page 10.
Note: The United States and Canada have a bilateral aviation safety agreement under which FAA and the Transport Canada Civil Aviation Directorate (TCCA) each grant mutual recognition of the other's Part 145 repair station certificates. FAA does not require Canadian repair stations (referred to as Approved Maintenance Organizations) to obtain a FAA-issued repair station certificate to conduct work on U.S. commercial aircraft as long as a repair station maintains a Canadian repair station certificate and is inspected by TCCA. Because of this mutual recognition, there are no FAA-certificated repair stations in Canada.
"Vote Will Test Accountability of Bank of America’s Board" by GRETCHEN MORGENSON via NYT t.co/90UPBfzlfb (via Twitter twitter.com/felipemassone/status/644901925914288128)
Check out our police accountability project that includes an exhibit, a timeline, a detailed history, and a bibliography all relating to the evolution of police oversight in Seattle. Found in folder "Concerned Central Area Citizens, 1969," Wesley Uhlman Subject Files (Record Series 5287-02), Seattle Municipal Archives.
20230217, MSC, Munich Security Conference, Bayerischer Hof: Main Stage I: Panel Discussion.Against Lawlessness: Ensuring Accountability.Conference Hall: Kaja Kallas Prime Minister, Republic of Estonia
This image is excerpted from a U.S. GAO report:
www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-779
HIGHWAY BRIDGES: Linking Funding to Conditions May Help Demonstrate Impact of Federal Investment
Somebody hold me accountable to finish these fashions, photograph them, and actually share them.
Anemone was my design idea for a pseudo copycat Enchantress Nadja. I started by actually making the beaded top, just to see if I could do the beadwork. Then the full design idea hit me so I sketched it out, followed quickly by the jellyfish because once I’m sketching I get more ideas. (I also drew an eel and manta ray fashion, not pictured.)
The beaded top is here: flic.kr/p/2k4XZCz
This image is excerpted from a U.S. GAO report:
www.gao.gov/products/GAO-17-49
MOTOR CARRIERS: Better Information Needed to Assess Effectiveness and Efficiency of Safety Interventions
Objects like this were being sold in a flea market bin;
People of all races were seemingly indifferent to the contents within.
We can no longer accept this is okay;
We must remember the past and how we ended up this way.
The nightmare and horror dates back hundreds of years;
It’s after effects still linger as if no one really cares.
Human beings were captured and forced into servitude;
A reminder of our past and man’s moral turpitude.
Men’s and women’s own hopes and dreams;
Were replaced instead by blood curdling screams.
Packed by the hundreds into the bellies of ships;
Destined to be beaten by long leather whips.
Working the fields for hours on end;
The realities of which, we will never comprehend.
A sentence imposed with no end in sight,
As the world looked on, indifferent to their plight.
To think that some are capable of such brutality;
Fed by their hatred, violence and immorality.
It’s sad that some have long been oppressed;
While others have been simultaneously blessed.
A buddy of mine went to by a nice car;
But because he is black, he didn’t get far.
The police were called and made him put his hands on the hood;
It was a natural assumption that he was up to no good.
Aggressions like this happen every single day;
We need to open our eyes and fix this some way.
There are none so blind as those who will not see;
Nothing will change if we just let it be.
The point of these words is not to place blame;
But failure to acknowledge this atrocity would be a dammed shame.
We must find a way to make things right;
Which means taking action and being contrite.
Regardless of our race, we all share DNA;
Let’s commit to each other to do better each day.
I ask my brothers and sisters to give us a chance;
So that together we can share a better circumstance.
~ By John Dyer
President Metsola updated MEPs on measures being taken to increase Parliament’s integrity, independence and accountability, at the opening of the session.
Here is President Metsola’s full statement on the new measures:
“I also wanted to speak about the decisions needed on measures in this House to increase integrity, independence and accountability.
The European Parliament prides itself on its openness, its accessibility and its defence of legislating in the public eye. We are not in some imaginary ivory tower. The principle of ‘openness builds trust’ is one we hold dear and defend. And any abuse or misuse of the tools that we created for this purpose must be addressed strongly, systematically and with any potential weaknesses addressed.
The events of the past month have led to a need to re-build trust with the European citizens we represent. We must acknowledge this. And citizens, rightly, demand accountability and integrity. We will respond.
I promised you last month, that we will come back with a series of reforms.
With group leaders, we have agreed on a first step approach on a number of points that can go a long way. This is the beginning, not the end. We will start with measures that we can implement quickly while starting the process for longer-term reform. And consultations will continue across the board.
As a starting point, we will look at how we can implement a revolving door policy, at how we can ensure more transparency. Of how we can improve accountability and checks of interest representatives, of how we can better control who has access to our premises. We will ask for more transparency also when it comes to those representing the interests of third countries and from former members.
We will shine a brighter light on what we do as Members with more and clearer information being made available to the public. We will enforce rules that disallow any activities that could create confusion with official European Parliament Activities - particularly when it comes to interaction with third countries.
We will do more to ensure that the public has clear information on our financial declarations and we will ensure more training on whistleblowing and compliance. We will boost measures to boost the fight against corruption and on how we can push back against foreign interference.
We will strengthen our systems, address any shortcomings and be honest and open throughout this process.
And we will do all of this while protecting the freedom of our mandate as elected representatives. We will not hinder that - we will do the opposite and do so while highlighting the important, crucial, role played by MEPs in European decision-making and our role in making the lives of Europeans a little bit safer, a little bit fairer, a little bit more equal.
Our House is the embodiment of European parliamentary democracy and I need your help to ensure that the pillars holding it up are strengthened. We owe this to our citizens, to all those who came before and to all those who will come after.”
The President also announced that the Belgian authorities have requested that the immunities of MEPs Andrea Cozzolino (S&D, IT) and Marc Tarabella (S&D, BE) be waived. This request will be referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs.
She also announced that on Wednesday 18 January, Parliament will hold an election for a new Vice-President to replace Eva Kailli.
Minute of silence for former President Sassoli
MEPs held a minute of silence in memory of President David Sassoli, who passed away one year ago, and for MEP Miroslav Číž (S&D, SL), who died on 29 December 2022.
Iran
On Iran, President Metsola repeated Parliament’s call for the international community to respond forcefully to the regime. Those responsible for killings and executions must be held accountable, she added.
Ukraine
Following a series of indiscriminate strikes by Russia against Ukraine in the last few days, the President said that Europe will continue to show political, humanitarian, financial and military support for Ukraine. The €18 billion financial package that the Parliament voted for will begin to be disbursed this week and the Generators of Hope campaign is in full swing with towns, villages, cities all doing their best to help power Ukraine, she concluded.
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20230112IPR6631...
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New Lidl Super Market.
Safety notice and Accountability Mirror at the New Lidl supermarket Site on the former Huddersfield Technical College Campus.
This image is excerpted from a U.S. GAO report:
www.gao.gov/products/GAO-17-124
DIPLOMATIC SECURITY: State Should Enhance Its Management of Transportation-Related Risks to Overseas U.S. Personnel
This image is excerpted from a U.S. GAO report:
www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-771
ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFORMATION: HHS Needs to Strengthen Security and Privacy Guidance and Oversight
Note: In January 2015, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) provided additional guidance to reporting entities which directed them to report some breaches as hacking or IT incidents instead of as theft as they may have previously reported.
An accountable athlete.
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Openbaar Aanklager van het Internationaal Strafhof Karim A.A. Khan en vice-president van Eurojust Margarita Šniutytė-Daugėlienė.
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Public Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim A.A. Khan and vice-president of Eurojust Margarita Šniutytė-Daugėlienė.
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The Netherlands, The Hague, July 14th 2022
The Government of the Netherlands is hosting, together with the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and the European Commission, an Ukraine Accountability Conference at ministerial level at the World Forum in The Hague on 14 July.
This is the pottery apse where they make the ceramic wind chimes, ceramic tiles and coasters.
On Earth Day - I decided to visit Arcosanti. Paolo Soleri's innovative vision of Arcology - Architectecture and Ecology.
Arcosanti is an urban laboratory focused on pursuing lean alternatives to urban sprawl through innovative design with environmental accountability.
Arcosanti is just outside of Cordes Junction Arizona between Phoenix, Flagstaff and Prescott.
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The Netherlands, The Hague, July 14th 2022
The Government of the Netherlands is hosting, together with the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and the European Commission, an Ukraine Accountability Conference at ministerial level at the World Forum in The Hague on 14 July.
Photo: Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2022
President Metsola updated MEPs on measures being taken to increase Parliament’s integrity, independence and accountability, at the opening of the session.
Here is President Metsola’s full statement on the new measures:
“I also wanted to speak about the decisions needed on measures in this House to increase integrity, independence and accountability.
The European Parliament prides itself on its openness, its accessibility and its defence of legislating in the public eye. We are not in some imaginary ivory tower. The principle of ‘openness builds trust’ is one we hold dear and defend. And any abuse or misuse of the tools that we created for this purpose must be addressed strongly, systematically and with any potential weaknesses addressed.
The events of the past month have led to a need to re-build trust with the European citizens we represent. We must acknowledge this. And citizens, rightly, demand accountability and integrity. We will respond.
I promised you last month, that we will come back with a series of reforms.
With group leaders, we have agreed on a first step approach on a number of points that can go a long way. This is the beginning, not the end. We will start with measures that we can implement quickly while starting the process for longer-term reform. And consultations will continue across the board.
As a starting point, we will look at how we can implement a revolving door policy, at how we can ensure more transparency. Of how we can improve accountability and checks of interest representatives, of how we can better control who has access to our premises. We will ask for more transparency also when it comes to those representing the interests of third countries and from former members.
We will shine a brighter light on what we do as Members with more and clearer information being made available to the public. We will enforce rules that disallow any activities that could create confusion with official European Parliament Activities - particularly when it comes to interaction with third countries.
We will do more to ensure that the public has clear information on our financial declarations and we will ensure more training on whistleblowing and compliance. We will boost measures to boost the fight against corruption and on how we can push back against foreign interference.
We will strengthen our systems, address any shortcomings and be honest and open throughout this process.
And we will do all of this while protecting the freedom of our mandate as elected representatives. We will not hinder that - we will do the opposite and do so while highlighting the important, crucial, role played by MEPs in European decision-making and our role in making the lives of Europeans a little bit safer, a little bit fairer, a little bit more equal.
Our House is the embodiment of European parliamentary democracy and I need your help to ensure that the pillars holding it up are strengthened. We owe this to our citizens, to all those who came before and to all those who will come after.”
The President also announced that the Belgian authorities have requested that the immunities of MEPs Andrea Cozzolino (S&D, IT) and Marc Tarabella (S&D, BE) be waived. This request will be referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs.
She also announced that on Wednesday 18 January, Parliament will hold an election for a new Vice-President to replace Eva Kailli.
Minute of silence for former President Sassoli
MEPs held a minute of silence in memory of President David Sassoli, who passed away one year ago, and for MEP Miroslav Číž (S&D, SL), who died on 29 December 2022.
Iran
On Iran, President Metsola repeated Parliament’s call for the international community to respond forcefully to the regime. Those responsible for killings and executions must be held accountable, she added.
Ukraine
Following a series of indiscriminate strikes by Russia against Ukraine in the last few days, the President said that Europe will continue to show political, humanitarian, financial and military support for Ukraine. The €18 billion financial package that the Parliament voted for will begin to be disbursed this week and the Generators of Hope campaign is in full swing with towns, villages, cities all doing their best to help power Ukraine, she concluded.
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20230112IPR6631...
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Governor Hogan Signs an Executive Order Regarding School Accountability Initiatives. by Joe Andrucyk at Governors Reception Room, 100 State Circle, Annapolis MD 21401
#smalltowninertia Day 4 of OSC instagram takeover.
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We seek to strengthen the rule of law; respect for human rights, minorities, and a diversity of opinions; democratically elected governments; and a civil society that helps keep government power in check.
We help to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights.
We implement initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media.
We build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information.
Working in every part of the world, the Open Society Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.
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We believe in fundamental human rights, dignity, and the rule of law.
We believe in a society where all people are free to participate fully in civic, economic, and cultural life.
We believe in addressing inequalities that cut across multiple lines, including race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and citizenship.
We believe in holding those in power accountable for their actions and in increasing the power of historically excluded groups.
We believe in helping people and communities press for change on their own behalf.
We believe in responding quickly and flexibly to the most critical threats to open society.
We believe in taking on controversial issues and supporting bold, innovative solutions that address root causes and advance systemic change.
We believe in encouraging critical debate and respecting diverse opinions.
www.opensocietyfoundations.org
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When you give advice to someone, remember that you will be held accountable for whatever you have advised; so advice only what is halal.
Dr. Bilal Philips
This image is excerpted from a U.S. GAO testimony:
www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-708T
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Policy Changes and Calculation Methods Likely Affect Improper Payment Rates, and USDA Is Taking Steps to Help Address Recipient Fraud
Note: Improper payment rate estimates shown in this figure for fiscal years 2007- 2014 have a margin of error no greater than plus or minus 0.33 percentage points at the 95 percent level of confidence. Confidence level and margin of error information were not available from USDA's Performance and Accountability Reports for fiscal years 2005 and 2006.
For purposes of government-wide reporting, such as at the federal government's Payment Accuracy website, SNAP's improper payment rates may be reflected as the fiscal year in which they are reported in the USDA agency financial report, not the year in which benefits were paid.
This image is excerpted from a U.S. GAO report:
www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-698
DATA ACT: Improvements Needed in Reviewing Agency Implementation Plans and Monitoring Progress
Human rights violations towards indigenous people is an all to familiar scenario which we continue to see echoing throughout much of our world. Please help do your part in keeping governments accountable by letting them know that you are watching
Here is a petition to get you started. amazonwatch.org/take-action/stop-the-belo-monte-monster-dam
20230217, MSC, Munich Security Conference, Bayerischer Hof: Main Stage I: Panel Discussion.Against Lawlessness: Ensuring Accountability.Conference Hall: Kaja Kallas Prime Minister, Republic of Estonia
Zag - bit.ly/1Ohf1bl
Who's accountable?
Photo by Eric Ziegler (@ericzigus)
When I first joined my latest team, I specifically went and met with each team that reported up to me. As I did my introductions, I let my teams all know that I am a big fan of soccer, so much so that I even play.
Because I am who I am, I read many different blogs and listen to many different podcasts that cover topics that span topics such as leadership, soccer, and technology. I read and listen to podcasts to stay up on the latest trends and to keep abreast of the latest things happening on things I am passionate about.
Recently, I was listening to the soccer podcast, Men in Blazers (@meninblazers +Men In Blazers) .(btw, I highly recommend listening to these gentlemen if you like soccer. Not only are they informative, they are rather funny). During a recent podcast, they were interviewing Jose Mourinho, the current manager of Chelsea. As I listened to the interview, he provided insights that I believe apply to any team anywhere, especially teams that in companies.
These insights were about how the team is the most important thing, and that individuals are important as part of the team. This sentiment is absolutely important for any long running successful teams.
"It's about the team, not the individual"
"The manager is no more or less important than the individuals on the team"
Why would he say these statements? He hints at holding the individuals accountable for their actions, even the manager.
He uses an example in the podcast to get his point across, There is a section in the podcast where he talks about the bus leaving on time. You could take it as a control from the top, but listen carefully on how he talks about the situation. He says that the team has agreed that at 9 am the bus will leave. And if you are not on the bus at 9 am, the bus leaves without you, because the team agreed it would leave at 9am. And if the manager is not on the bus at 9am? the bus leaves without the manager.
While you might think this is a power game for Jose, I look at it differently. What he is saying is that the team is important, and to hold the team back because someone was not holding themselves accountable to being on time is not acceptable. Hence, each person is accountable for their actions and accountable for making sure the team meets the team goals.