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A sculpture entitled 'Commitment' by Michael Speller, part of an exhibition of sculptures in Inner Temple Gardens.
November 14 , 2014.
The 2014 Canadian Arts and Business Awards took place on Friday, November 14 at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. Hosted by anchor and Canada AM co-host Marci Ien, the evening's entertainment included singer/songwriter Sean Jones, and top recording and touring artist Joel Plaskett performing with the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
Each year, the Canadian Arts and Business Awards bring together Canada’s business and arts leaders to
celebrate the contributions made by individuals and companies who have shown outstanding commitment
to the arts through philanthropy, volunteerism and innovative partnerships. This year’s winners are:
The Hon. Hilary M. Weston; Edmund C. Bovey Award
Chris Farias: Arnold Edinborough Award
RuBarb Productions Inc. and K+S Potash Canada: artsVest™ Outstanding Partnership Award
BMO Financial Group: Corporate Champion of the Arts Award
D'Arcy Lévesque, Enbridge: Cultural Champion Award – Corporate Leadership
Margot Holmes, Vancouver Island Symphony: Cultural Champion Award – Arts Leadership
Luminato Festival and Manulife: Community Impact Award
2014 Canadian Arts and Business Awards Partners:
Gala Presenting Partner: Sun Life Financial
Arnold Edinborough Award Partner: Michael Vukets & Associates
Community Impact Award Partner: Aimia
Corporate Champion of the Arts Award Partner/Media Partner: The Globe and Mail
Media Partner: CBC
Photo Credit: Mark Blinch Photography
GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Lincoln Memorial North Elm 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
Vancouver has made a serious commitment to providing bike-friendly streets.
While Minneapolis has been spending some money on paint, Vancouver has
putting in physical barriers between cars and cyclists. Once in place, they
make the former driving lane a 2 way bike lane.
The barriers provide both perceived and true safety for cyclists. A family
could bike through the downtown of a major city without worrying about
whether a driver will ignore a white stripe on the pavement.
Additionally, Vancouver has added bike signals to the traffic signals that
appear to be designed to get cyclists through intersections before cars are
given the green light. This seems like a good way to prevent cyclists from
getting hit by turning drivers.
It all seems very civil. It seems logical to assume that more people would
be willing to commute to downtown Minneapolis, or use bikes to visit
downtown, if they felt comfortable on their bikes downtown.
Granted, Vancouver doesn't have to biking superhighways that Minneapolis
has. But, they do seem to provide far superior on-street infrastructure for
the critical last half mile if commutes through the most congested parts of
their city.
Today I found an extended family of Bald Eagles. I first spotted two juveniles that I believe were hatched this Spring, then found an adult in the same tree, then another adult in a nearby tree, and later what I assumed was a 1st year and a 2nd year. Overall, quite a family and it reminded me of the vast family responsibilities that many of us have taken on and cherish. Bald Eagles mate for life, and as America's National Emblem, they may be able to teach us important lessons about maintaining relationships and our commitment.
A Bald Eagle pair fly together above Henry's Fork in Island Park, Idaho.
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
“Desire is the key to motivation, but its determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”
Mario Andretti
Dad duties are in overtime (as was this and the last two games!) right now so photography and flickr are on standby. I plan to shoot, post, and visit more this weekend! Hope you’re having a great week!
In 2021, the Volunteer Fair Upper Austria took place for the very first time during the Ars Electronica Festival.
Photo: tom mesic
Tanzania - ELC: All children attending confirmation classes in the Northern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania are required to plant and take care of ten trees before they can be confirmed. This is part of the ELC commitment to environmental conservation. 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
by Shauna Gibby
"Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men."
Conference Talk:
For more information on this topic read "We Are Doing a Great Work and Cannot Come Down," by Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Ensign, May 2009, 59-62.
Thought:
We cannot and we must not allow ourselves to get distracted from our sacred duty. We cannot and we must not lose focus on the things that matter most.
Song:</b.
"I Want to Live the Gospel," Children's Songbook, p. 148.
Scripture:
Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. (2 Nephi 31:20)
Lesson:
Have your family tell of different times in history when people have been killed for what they believed. Ask, "Why would one group of people kill another group for what they believe?"
Take turns reading 3 Nephi 1:4-9. Ask:
What were the wicked people going to do to the righteous? Why?
Why do you think the truth makes some people so angry? (See Helaman
13:25-28.)
If your life was threatened by a wicked group of people because of what you believed, what would you do?
As a family, read 3 Nephi 1:10-23 and look for what happened to the
righteous Nephites who were condemned to die because of what they believed. Ask:
What most impresses you about this group of Nephites?
Even though they were spared, how was their faith tried?
How do you think they felt when "at the going down of the sun there was no darkness"? (Verse 15.)
Do you think you would have remained faithful in this circumstance? Why or why not?
Even though we may not face the threat of death, what lessons can we learn from 3 Nephi 1 about preparing for the Second Coming?
Story:
An example of tremendous courage in the face of certain death is the story of Rafael Monroy and Vicente Morales, two brethren from Mexico who lived during the Mexican civil war. The rebels who fought against the government in hopes of gaining power were called Zapatistas; they were followers of Emiliano Zapata. The civil war caused much bigotry, cruelty, anarchy, and bloodshed, reaching into the most isolated villages. Amid the violence, personal, political, and religious scores were often settled. In 1912 while this terrible civil war was in full swing, the Monroy family was contacted by LDS missionaries. They eventually accepted the gospel and were baptized.
"They were accused of having abandoned the faith of their fathers, consorting with foreigners, and selling poisoned food in their store. Even local religious leaders ridiculed them. Some townspeople began painting graffiti on the walls of their home, while others boycotted their store. Despite these trials, the family stood firm with an increased commitment to the Church.
"Rafael had been a member only three months when the civil war forced the evacuation of all foreign missionaries from Mexico. Before leaving Mexico, President Pratt ordained Brother Monroy to the Melchizedek Priesthood and set him apart as president of the San Marcos branch. . . .
"The Zapatistas eventually arrested President Monroy and his three sisters for associating with North Americans and for allegedly being in league with the Constitutionalists. The Zapatistas also arrested Vicente Morales, who had married into the Monroy family and served with Rafael in the San Marcos branch presidency.
"Acting on erroneous reports that the Morales family was hiding guns and ammunition, the Zapatistas ransacked the family store. Finding no weapons, they demanded that the men 'give up their arms.' Brothers Monroy and Morales were beaten after they presented their scriptures in reply. Later, they were told their lives would be spared if they would denounce their faith. When they refused, they were executed. One author wrote of the family's loss:
"'It had rained most of the night, and the air was damp. Jesucita Monroy had not slept and was out on the street early, pleading with the officers of the Zapatista army. . . . Her early morning appeal was successful, and the Zapatistas released her three daughters from army custody. After getting two of her daughters home, Jesucita and her oldest, Guadalupe, went to the place where the two executions had taken place the evening before. Already burdened with emotion and grief, these two women began the task of moving the . . . bodies of their son and brother, Rafael, and their nephew-in-law and cousin-in-law, Vicente Morales, home to prepare for the funeral and burial. Victims of the brutality of a civil war in Mexico, these two men had lost their lives in the violence they had deplored. For many members of the family and for many friends, Rafael and Vicente became examples of faith and dedication to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.'"
Activity:
Mark a two lines on the floor, five feet apart, with tape. Give each person five washers and have them take turns tossing them from behind one line toward the goal line. The person who gets his washer across the line, but closest to it, wins all the washers tossed during that turn. The person who finally gets all the washers wins. Explain that the people who remain closest to the Lord will receive the greatest rewards.
Refreshment
English Toffee
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups butter
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup slivered almonds
2 teaspoons vanilla
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup ground almonds
Directions
In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, butter, water, and corn syrup. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove cover and cook over medium heat until mixture turns golden, stirring frequently. Add slivered almonds, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, to about 300 degrees on a candy thermometer, or until a little of the candy, dropped into cold water, becomes hard and brittle. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Pour into an ungreased 9 × 13-inch pan. Sprinkle chocolate over hot candy, and cover with a sheet of aluminum foil to melt. Sprinkle with ground almonds. Makes approximately 2 pounds candy.
"Commitment" While I enjoy photography, I also like playing the mandolin. I have the computer and books set up with the main lighting on the instruments and penny board to show that I have to commit to this work so that I can stay committed to the things I love to do. I used a small LED lamp to illuminate the computer and roommate, and a warm desk lamp to illuminate the instruments in the back. My Canon T5i was set at: ISO 1600, Aperture 3.5, Shutter speed 1/100th
GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool North Pathway, 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 - ELC: All children attending confirmation classes in the Northern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania are required to plant and take care of ten trees before they can be confirmed. This is part of the ELC commitment to environmental conservation. 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
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.org
GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Lincoln Memorial Plaza in Washington DC on Friday morning, 28 August 2020 by Elvert Barnes Photography
Martin Luther King III
Speakers from Media / Press Area
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.html
Minister George Heyman, Parliamentary Secretary Aman Singh, Parliamentary Secretary Kelly Greene, and Parliamentary Secretary Susie Chant announce the Province is renewing and expanding its commitment to make B.C. parks more inclusive and accessible with the release of the BC Parks Commitment to Inclusion.
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has highlighted the Organization’s strong commitment to helping achieve the UN SustainableDevelopment Goals and explained how shipping and ports can play a significant role in helping to create conditions for increased employment, prosperity and stability through the promotion of maritime trade. Mr. Lim was speaking at a seminar as part of celebrations in Veracruz, Mexico (21-22 August) focused on IMO’s World Maritime Day theme for 2017 –"Connecting Ships, Ports and People".
The Secretary-General also discussed IMO measures to reduce harmful emissions from ships, the management of ballast water and goal-based standards. He was hosted by the Secretary of the Navy (SEMAR), Admiral Commander in Chief Vidal Francisco Soberón Sanz, who introduced the strategy and capabilities of the Mexican Maritime Authority.
The seminar was attended by the maritime authorities of Argentina, Chile, Panama and the United States, as well as representatives from the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control, World Maritime University (WMU) in Sweden, the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) in Malta, and various national government ministries.
The celebrations also included an opportunity for participants to observe a search and rescue exercise and to visit Mexico’s Naval Academy.
Tanzania - ELCT: President Jakaya Mrisho plants a tree during a visit to a tree nursery in Tanzania. These women-led projects 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.
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Ghana: In May 2012, RELBONET (Religious Bodies Network on Climate Change) organised a workshop on agroforestry and developing a tree nursery for Christian and Muslim faith leaders in Tamale, Northern Ghana.
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
First Lady Chirlane McCray makes an announcement about the City’s commitment to support survivors of domestic violence and educate New Yorkers on the complexities of intimate partner violence. Manhattan Family Justice Center. Thursday, February 08, 2018. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.
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Commitment is the key word that comes to mind when you see the fast Cowgirls go around these 3 barrels. We saw a great competition that day with quite a large contingent a fast and fit ridders competing for few teens of seconds. This photo is part of my action photography series from the great Stroud Rodeo event held the 20-21 Sept’13. via 500px 500px.com/photo/49505524
Jasper demonstrates his depth of commitment to catching the ball. How he can dive like this, nab the ball and keep running full speed is beyond me.
Singing his hear out, popular South Sudanese artist Emmanuel Kembe led, the masses and won the hearts of these youth as he blurted out peace, reconciliation and nation building lyrics.
The rhythms and tunes they are singing and dancing to, have brought thousands of their age group from their homes.
For this community of youth who live in South Sudan’s Yei town – expressing a dire need for peace, love, forgiveness and reconciliation in their county is priority.
Some toddlers and the elderly also joined in.
The afternoon peace concert organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in collaboration with the local authorities, was memorable for all, and brought hope amongst a community which has suffered years of conflict.
Speaking Arabic, Saliwa Sulieman, Yei Resident said “Since I heard about peace, I felt happy because now my children can go to school and I will be happy without any fear especially during the nights. Now I can move between Juba Yei am very happy with this peace.”
As the music echoed through the square, those reflecting upon the concert wee hopeful that peace will remain this the country’s southern region.
“Peace is not something that we just sing and talk about it is not something that we wish but is something that we work for. So, with the development that’s happening in Yei right now is really giving us sign that our people are really for peace no less than that,” Stated Emmanuel Kembe, South Sudan Artist.
UNMISS had been conducting a series of peace events in Yei town and promoting peaceful coexistent amongst the civilians to ensure that peace prevails in the area, with the peace concert being the highlight of events.
“I want to urge you to put in the back of your mind that to move forward with forgiveness once you forgive your neighbors you can do anything else because you accept them as yourself and work together with them to move peace process forward,” stressed Victor Fasama, UNMISS Civil Affairs Officer
A government official present at the event expressed highlighted the government’s commitment to boost peace agricultural sustainability.
Yousto Baba, Deputy governor Yei said, “As our commitment to peace the government of Yei River State will do everything within its power to ensure that a prevailing peaceful situation is proved and consolidated at all cost. Peace process is the performative with the for pillars goes direct adopted by the government last year which include security stabilization peace and reconciliation development through increase production in agriculture and in good neighborhood”
UN Photo: Denis Louro