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Ghana - EPC: As well as drawing up their own environmental strategy and action plan the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana plays an active role in RELBONET (the Religious Bodies Network on Climate Change) an interfaith partnership bringing Christians and Muslims together around environmental issues. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.org
Uganda - UMSC and UMWA: As part of their long-term plan, members of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council and the Uganda Muslim Women's Association celebrate Greening Friday during Ramadan every year to honour the environment and plant trees. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.org
Palace Theatre London - The Commitments. This theatre has some of the best marquee displays in the West End. The sold-out previews of The Commitments are just beginning.
London Palace Theatre
September 2013
2017-09-07: Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, African Union Commission speaking during the Commitments Press Conference.
As part of Commitment to Service Week, U.S. Military Academy at West Point cadets were treated to a panel discussion led by ABC correspondent Martha Raddatz with Medal of Honor recipients Paul Bucha, Gary Beikirch and William Swenson, April 28, 2019.
RICHMOND, Calif., - More than 300 volunteers are expected to roll-up their sleeves to rebuild the aging John F. Kennedy Park into a community gem. The City of Richmond, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is championing the one-day community-build park project in the City’s Park Plaza neighborhood, which will also include the installation of more than neighborhood trees in celebration of Arbor Day.
Built in 1968, the seven-acre park will be renovated to meet the changing needs of today’s park users and bring multiple benefits to the neighborhood. The project and process is a catalyst of a new era for park revitalization and cross-sector partnerships.
“I’ll be there with a wheel barrel and ready to work,” said Mayor Tom Butt who’s a strong supporter of expanding the City’s urban park footprint. “I applaud the commitment of the neighborhood residents who have been working with our urban planners to redesign the park into something we can all be proud of.”
Since April 2015, more than 400 community members have joined in the participatory process to design the park improvements. Together, they are helping shape future programs aimed at improving quality of life and providing connections to meaningful, safe, beautiful outdoor spaces for people of all ages.
“Our park has been underutilized for many years for a variety of reasons,” says Madalyn Law, President of the Park Plaza Neighborhood Council. “The rebuild of JFK Park gives our neighbors an opportunity to use the park again in a more positive environment with new features designed for all ages to come together for health and wellness and fun in the outdoors.
Generously funded and technically supported by The Trust for Public Land, the new design will feature a family zone with a children’s playscape, offering a fun environment designed to enhance youth's imagination around play, and build positive childhood memories. The park will be the home of the City of Richmond’s first Fitness ZoneTM and fitness trail. Together, the fully-accessible and senior-friendly fitness zone and the fitness trail encourage area residents to meet in the park and support one another in healthy lifestyle choices and strengthening social ties.
“Every Richmond resident deserves a quality park within walking distance from their home,” said Gina Fromer, The Trust for Public Land California State Director. “Good parks make neighborhoods healthy and whole.”
Other park improvements include a community garden, the installation of energy efficient LED lights, a 5,000 square foot mural, and a rain garden.
“With the new improvements going into the park, I have no doubt that it will be a community treasure for generations to come,” said Mayor Butt. “Open space that has a mix of passive and active use and is appropriate for different age groups means everyone in our community will be able to enjoy it.”
The upcoming volunteer action is part of the City’s on-going commitment to invest in its neighborhoods. Earlier this year, more than 100 volunteers came together to rebuild the softball field in an event sponsored by O.C. Jones & Sons, beginning a powerful movement for change in the neighborhood.
Chevron is providing funding for the Chevron STEM Learning Center and Community Plaza, which will provide a teaching space for local schools to use to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as a picnic pavilion for residents to enjoy.
“We are proud to partner with the City of Richmond on this park project, which will help spark interest in STEM for students at neighboring schools,” said Kory Judd, general manager of the Chevron Richmond Refinery. “The John F. Kennedy Park provides a unique opportunity for our neighbors and students to enjoy the park space and explore STEM education in a park setting.”
In addition to the community-build park event, the public is invited to visit The 50 Tour: Champions of the Bay presented by Chevron. The tour will feature the eight Vince Lombardi trophies from the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers and a guest appearance by an NFL legend. It will also feature the Chevron STEM Zone, an interactive learning space that demonstrates how STEM fuels innovation all around us – through the lens of football.
"I've been a proud resident of the south east community for over 40 years and it's wonderful that some of our requested neighborhood improvements are coming to fruition," said Naomi Williams, President of the Pullman Neighborhood Council. "With the park improvements and the reopening of the Richmond Swim Center, we are seeing a south east renaissance."
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - 23 MAY 2016: This Special Session will advance global political commitments and concrete actions to make humanitarian action more inclusive of persons with disabilities, ensuring that the World Humanitarian Summit priority to “leave no one behind” is realized in Istanbul and beyond. OCHA / Oktay Çilesiz
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf greeting Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. Governor Tom Wolf announced that ElevateBio, a technology-driven company focused on powering transformative cell and gene therapies, will be investing in its first Pennsylvania operation through the buildout of an ElevateBio BaseCamp biomanufacturing facility with the University of Pittsburgh and creating 172 new, six-figure jobs in Pittsburgh. AUGUST 25, 2025 - PITTSBURGH, PA
At our friends' wedding in Visakhapatnam, India.
For the past several minutes of the ceremony, the groom was hidden from the bride behind a screen. From under the screen, he had his feet washed, then an exchange of gifts took place, all of it while keeping his face hidden.
Now the bride and groom each hold a cake made out of sugar and spices on a mango leaf. In a few seconds the screen will be lifted, and upon seeing each other, they will smash the cake on the forehead of their promised.
This gesture is the key moment in the ceremony, from this moment on the couple is regarded as married. The lifting of the screen has to occur at a specific time, calculated by the priest.
It is said that in ancient times, the lifting of the screen could be the first moment the bride and groom ever saw each other. And at that precise moment, they were united till death did them part...
Today started out great, it was steady at work but not as overwhelming as it's been lately. I ate Honey Nut Cheerios for breakfast which I haven't had in months and they were great. I caught up on some phone calls, checked off some of my to-do's, and felt productive. After work I jumped in the shower to get ready for small groups at church. As I was in the shower my mind started thinking about this week's topic at church....marriage. It was already difficult sitting through the message yesterday at church and since the small groups are pretty much a continuation of that I didn't feel like going. I went back and forth on going because I made a commitment to attend all seven weeks of this 'Going All Out' campaign but realllly didn't want to hear more about how to strengthen my marriage. As I was having a tug of war in my mind I could feel my good mood just wash down the drain with my shampoo.
I got out of the shower, dried off and instead of getting dressed I put on my sweats and slippers. I guess my decision was made. I sat on the bed and chatted with God to help me get out of my funk. I thought about calling my mom, my sister, or a friend...but figured I didn't want to push my bad mood off onto them. As I was asking God to help me all I kept hearing was water running. I sat here obsessing about all the things I'm behind on and every once in awhile kept getting side tracked by running water. WHAT ...IS... THAT! A few minutes later I realized it was my oldest taking a shower. I had my youngest go tap on the door and tell him to get done and I went back to thinking and sulking about my bad evening. A lot of time later I was still hearing the water running and my temper started to escalate. I sent my youngest to knock on the door a second time thinking ... ok, he's going to get the hint now. Nope. More minutes went by and by then I was in full irritation mode. Finally he got done and headed to the kitchen to do the dishes (from last night).
As I walked down the hall all I saw was the water running in the kitchen sink while he bopped out to his iPod. MORE gallons of water just floating away..... UGH!! I got to the kitchen and launched into the full ...."Do you know how much water/gas/electricity costs?" speech. He just stood there and I could tell he felt bad. Then I felt even worse. I quickly made dinner, ate and decided to head to bed early.
As I'm writing this just now I realize when my energy started to turn. It was the thought of talking about marriage, hearing about marriage, discussing marriage.... and I don't want any part of it at the moment. Being married is wonderful. I love being married. Heck, I'm still married but I know it's coming to an end. That upsets me. So am I cheery? No. And I'm ok with skipping tonight's small group. This is what I need to do to get through this. One day at a time and today this is the choice that's best for my forward moving progress.
I still love Cheerios, and yes I did apologize to my son for the 'extra' frustration that came through about the running water. The end, good night.
Three days of ceremonies marked the inauguration of the Shree Peetha Nilaya Panduranga Mandir. The early spring days even featured snow one morning, but the devotees stood patiently outside anyway and the musicians did a fabulous job of singing for hours on end.
Paramahamsa Vishwananda presided over the Prana Pratistha ceremonies and gave short Satsangs each day to help everyone learn about the new deities, Panduranga and His wife, Rukmini. Gurudev described the dedicated faith of people throughout the centuries that resulted in personal relationships with the Divine, just as tangible as the relationships we have with friends and family, and in a touching moment remarked, 'If you only knew how much He loves you.'
In addition, this year, Lord Rama's appearance day (Ram Navami) coincided with the last day of Spring Navaratri, making it an especially rich experience to have all three festive events taking place on one day. Together with Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda and devotees from around the world, we celebrated Lord Rama and His life of compassion, virtue, and commitment to dharmic living.
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Purpose Circles: Making Commitments from the Global Shapers Annual Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland 18 June 2023. World Economic Forum Headquarters, Terrace. Copyright: World Economic Forum/Thibaut Bouvier
Picture of Gimpo in 2009 in the back of the master chaos van.
Hello Dear Friends
We so hope you can forgive us for neglecting you for so long.
Due to a combination of commitments and personal circumstances we haven't had any opportunity to post our usual monthly updates.
Top of the shop we need to thank everyone who contacted us in the last few weeks asking about the M25 Spin and we are pleased to welcome one and all at the weekend.
Gimpo's M25 25 Hour Spin
Starts: 12 noon Saturday 23rd March 2013
Ends: 1pm Sunday 24th March 2013
Venue: The M25 London Orbital Motorway
If anyone would like to join us then please do come along.
If you are coming along and need our contact info then please drop us an email and we will sort that out.
The more Ancient of our friends will be aware that we promised a new t-shirt for March along with a Free CD featuring a previously unreleased track GVSCFOF13 – 3am Eternal (London By Night… All The Way Round).
We still intend to go ahead with this but it will have to be after the Spin… so keep looking forward.
In The Spirit Of MU
Liberate & Communicate
Love Peace & Happiness
Tim & Gimpo
Gimpo's 25
Gimpo starts to reveal his vision. He wants this thing, this Gimpo M25 spin, to become an annual event. The closest Saturday night/Sunday morning to 21 March each year, to mark the opening of the rave/festival/drug-taking/banging/techno/hippie thing that Gimpo and his weird mates know all about. He wants loads of other people to join in, come out in their cars, vans, trucks, loaded up. A non-stop 25 hour party, road to nowhere sort of thing; car stereos cranked up, people screaming, pumping horns, blowing whistles. Hundreds, thousands, pouring out of Clacky services. Not a race, but a celebration of this broken down modern world, where the M25 would get clogged up, grind to a standstill, the authorities could do nothing - and Gimpo would be king.
From 45, by Bill Drummond
The Juniour Insurgent Transmitter Ensemble is accepting music for the Spin's outside broadcast. Email a track (Under 25 MB) to voodoomagikfm@gmail.com All sounds received will be played on the 2012 M25 Spin.
Kenya - PCEA/MCK: Representatives of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa and the Methodist Church of Kenya attended 'Farming God's Way' workshops to learn skills for organic and sustainable farming. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.org
Following the public commitment announcement from Nike to champion a toxic-free future, Greenpeace activists project messages including “Water Pollution Is Not Fair Play” and "The World Needs More Champions. Is Adidas All In?" at the Nou Camp Stadium, in Barcelona, where almost 100,000 fans are attending the Spanish Super Cup match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Real Madrid and a number of the players starring in the match are sponsored by Adidas, one of the major clothing brands to which Greenpeace has posed the challenge to eliminate the discharges of all hazardous chemicals from across its entire supply chain and products. Nike's commitment means the pressure is now on Adidas to prove that they are leaders not laggards both on and off the pitch. 08/17/2011
© Marta Ramoneda / Greenpeace
A session is held on “Transforming Commitments into Real Solutions for Disability- Inclusive Education” during the second day of the Transforming Education Summit.
The session is organized by International Disability Alliance, UNICEF, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Global Campaign for Education-US, International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC), Global Action on Disability Network (GLAD), Sightsavers, CBM, Leonard Cheshire, Light for the World, Humanity & Inclusion, Perkins School for the Blind, World Bank.
UN Photo/Jaclyn Licht
17 September 2022
New York, United States of America
Photo # UN7950928
With 27th January marking the 66th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Holocaust Educational Trust placed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons to give MPs the opportunity to remember those who were persecuted and murdered during the Holocaust – and to support the sharing and safeguarding of ‘Untold Stories’, learning from survivors’ experiences to help create a future free from hatred and prejudice.
In doing so, Ian Paisley MP paid tribute to those remarkable individuals who survived the appalling events of the Holocaust and have since dedicated their lives to educating younger generations about the dangers of allowing persecution and intolerance to take hold in society.
On and around Holocaust Memorial Day, schools, local communities and faith groups from across the UK will join together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Thousands of events are being held across the country to commemorate all those who suffered at the hands of the Nazis during the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides. The aim of the day is to motivate people – individually and collectively, to ensure that the horrendous crimes, racism and victimisation committed during the Holocaust are neither forgotten nor repeated.
Ian Paisley MP said;
“In the tenth year of its commemoration in the UK, Holocaust Memorial Day 2011 marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. As antisemitism, racism and prejudice are still present in our society, learning from the extraordinary ‘Untold Stories’ of those who survived gives us the opportunity to reflect on the evil that was perpetrated during the Holocaust and other genocides and pledge to create a brighter future.”
Karen Pollock, Chief Executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, said:
“We are delighted that Ian Paisley is supporting Holocaust Memorial Day. As the number of survivors dwindles, remembering the Holocaust and passing on their testimony is more crucial than ever. Reflecting on ‘Untold Stories’ helps give back voices to those who were persecuted and reinforces the contemporary lessons that can be learnt from this dark period in our history.”
Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, the providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. I learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets:
‘Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!’
W. H. Murray, The Scottish Himalaya Expedition, 1951.
This photo doesn't have much relevance to me other than the fact that I love being given flowers.
I don't do plants as I have commitment issues and plants need looking after, but flowers, well, they brighten up the home and then quietly die a week or so later without having asked for anything from me :)
At a speech to the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Premier Clark reaffirmed her commitment to balance the budget in 2013.
You're meant to wear a full Santa outfit, not just the hat!
Gizmo & Furby preparing for the annual 'Santa Dash' Sheffield
Strobist:
540EZ 80mm snooted bounced off light tent ceiling. 430EZ fired through right tent panel. eBay triggers
Orthodox Jews combine in prayer at the Western Wall on a Friday immediately prior to Shabbat in the Old City of Jerusalem in Israel.
Balanced Budget 2013 delivers on government's commitment to balance the budget while investing in early childhood development and helping B.C. families save for their children's future training and education through four key steps: controlling spending, targeted revenue measures, stable economic growth and mitigating the risks.
Learn more: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2013/02/balanced-budget-2013-inves...
PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Soldiers from Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), demonstrated the Army Reserve’s commitment to be the most capable, combat ready and lethal federal Reserve force in U.S. history during a field training event conducted April 8, 2017, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.
“America’s armed forces look to the Army Reserve to provide quick access to trained and ready forces that our active duty partners need to initiate, sustain and prevail in major operations,” said 1st Lt. Jonathan R. Clark, company commander, HHC, 143d ESC. “The 143d [ESC] supports this critical role by conducting immersive and engaging Battle Assemblies that test our capabilities at the individual Soldier level.”
Approximately 300 Soldiers demonstrated their marksmanship skills during a weapons qualification event at Patrick AFB’s Combat Arms Training Facility. The 143d ESC partnered with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing to use this $8.5 million facility to train and qualify the troops with the M9 Pistol, M4 Carbine, M16 Rifle and the M249 light machine gun.
While awaiting their turn on the firing line, the troops participated in various classes and practical exercises that enhanced their fundamentals of marksmanship, radio communications, medical care under fire and other essential skills for all Soldiers to master regardless of their rank, assignment or specialty.
“Today’s global security environment is growing in scope and complexity,” said Clark. “The Army Reserve is rapidly evolving to adapt to this ever-changing environment, and the 143d [ESC] will be better prepared to overcome complex challenges that threaten our nation by fortifying the fundamentals of a warfighting force.”
Photo and story by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Lincoln Memorial Lower Steps in Washington DC on Friday morning, 28 August 2020 by Elvert Barnes Photography
Visit Commitment March website at nationalactionnetwork.net/commitment-march-on-washington-dc/
Elvert Barnes 57th Anniversary of 1963 March on Washington COMMITMENT MARCH docu-project at elvertbarnes.com/57MOW2020
Uganda - HEAR Uganda & UMYA: Despite suffering damage from wild fires, the Humanitarian Efforts And Relief (HEAR) Uganda and the Uganda Muslim Youth Assembly are working hard to restore the Green Top farms. Tree planting is a major part of their long-term environmental action plan. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.org
MACON, Ga., Oct. 15, 2017 – Jennie Marshall receives the Georgia Commendation Medal from Col. Matt Smith, commander of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in recognition for her contributions to the 177th Brigade Engineer Battalion during the unit’s change of command ceremony. Lieutenant Colonel Kris Marshall, outgoing commander of the 177th BEB was recognized with the Meritorious Service Medal.
Georgia Army National Guard photo by Capt. William Carraway / released
In Silver Spring, Maryland a gunman has entered the headquarters of the popular cable network the Discovery Channel and taken at least one hostage. The gunman appears to have been protesting the cable channel for sometime, and has left behind an internet manifesto dedicated to pushing a radical environmental and anti-population growth philosophy. In the manifesto, he demands: “The Discovery Channel MUST broadcast to the world their commitment to save the planet and to do the following IMMEDIATELY.”
Read more at the Washington Examiner: www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confiden...
Arrival Walk to GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally on the National Mall along Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool North Walkway, NW, Washington DC on Friday morning, 28 August 2020 by Elvert Barnes Photography
Visit Commitment March website at nationalactionnetwork.net/commitment-march-on-washington-dc/
Elvert Barnes 57th Anniversary of 1963 March on Washington COMMITMENT MARCH docu-project at elvertbarnes.com/57MOW2020
Tanzania - ELCT: Women-led tree nurseries are a core part of the long-term plan for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania. The aim is to establish one in every parish. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.o
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Private Louis Farrell from B Company 9th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment (B Coy, 9RQR) works hard to clear the mud from an intersection in West End, Brisbane after the deluge of flood-waters subsided. 9RQR are assisting the Queensland emergency services as part of Operation Queensland Flood Assist, the Australian Defence Force 's commitment to the flood relief effort.
Australian Defence Force personnel from 9th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, 25/49 Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment and the 1st Signal Regiment, are supporting the Queensland Emergency Services by providing assistance to the flood-affected population of Brisbane. This support is being provided as part of the Australian Defence Force commitment to Operation Queensland Flood Assist. Tasks undertaken by the Reservists include road clearances, delivery of food to those cut-off by floodwaters, removal of water-damaged home contents, provision of first aid, route reconnaissance and assisting with the transport of emergency services personnel.
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Photographer: CPL Janine Fabre
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Tanzania - ELCT: Women-led tree nurseries are a core part of the long-term plan for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania. The aim is to establish one in every parish. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.o