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Commitment. Avolar's EI-DKV Boeing 737-500 maintenance crew. First low-cost airline to operate in Mexico
My annual weekend trip to London, which gives me Saturday afternoon, evening and Sunday morning out and about wandering where ever I want to go. My daughters (and a coach load of ladies) are on the trip so I do have some other commitments on Saturday evening. Travelling at the beginning of November we were earlier than previous years so, although the decorations were in place, London wasn't as colourful as previous visits. I had decided to walk across to Little Venice as it isn't far from our hotel at Marble Arch and I hadn't been before. Having walked along the canal at home all summer chasing wildlife I wasn't impressed by a canal in London, it was windy so no reflections in the water and I left fairly soon. I'd seen Paddington Rail Station on the map not far away so I headed there. I got my camera out for the first time, it was fairly quiet and there weren't any restrictions on cameras (as far as I could see) I made eye contact with quite a few of the staff and smiled and nodded, as I would back home, and got quite a pleasant reception, no worries about me and my backpack and camera. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the station was. I did a nine mile circle taking in Hyde Park , Piccadilly, Regent Street and Oxford Street. The London to Brighton run was on the following day so Regent Street was shut with many of the cars and loads of other transport related stuff on display. It was busy and the light was going so I didn't bother taking many photos. The cars were leaving Hyde Park just down the road from our hotel at dawn on Sunday but I couldn't muster enough enthusiasm to walk down even though I was up early. I grabbed some window and people shots on Oxford Street. Some of the Christmas displays were already in place, most notably Selfridge's, some of the displays were behind temporary work barriers as a new pavement was being laid and I couldn't get to the window, I decided to go back on Sunday morning and climb over them-which I did, Oxford street was very quiet just after 8.00 am and I got my shots.
On Sunday I walked a ten mile circle out to the Thames South Bank, on to the Shard and Tower Bridge. I went across in to The City and wound my way back to Hyde Park. We had really good journeys both ways and the coach driver did the journey home without a break, he was able to get back to the depot and park up inside his 4 1/2 hours driving time which I think is a first in 16 years. I walked home from Slaithwaite and rounded my weekend mileage to twenty miles, this is the furthest I've walked since I had reconstructive surgery on my right foot at the end of February. I wasn't particularly fired up for the trip after one of the most difficult years I can remember-and that's saying something-so I struggled to find something to get enthused about which is probably why I didn't take any photos at Little Venice and very few at Regents Street.
On 11 October 2014, the President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E Salva Kiir, signed a Joint Communique with the United Nations in which he committed on behalf of the Government to prevent and address conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) crimes. The Joint Communique contains a set of practical and political commitments to prevent and end the use of rape and sexual violence in conflict and provides for specific action plans for the SPLA (now SSPDF), and the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) to ensure proper investigations of sexual violence crimes, the establishment of accountability mechanisms, ensuring that perpetrators of sexual violence are excluded from amnesty provisions and that sexual violence is explicitly addressed in the peace process and, as an aspect of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement.
Pursuant to the Communique’, the SPLA took a number of measures preventing sexual violence in conflict, including:
•The issuance of orders prohibiting sexual violence and the obligation of commanders to ensure that all troops refrain from such acts (e.g., Ministerial Order 02/2015 dated 26 May 2015 and signed by the then Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs; Command Order dated 1 December 2016 by then SPLA Chief of General Staff).
•A dedicated committee was established to develop an SPLA action plan which received technical support of the United Nations (especially the Office of the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict).
•The conduction of nation-wide trainings targeting SSPDF personnel on CRSV. A pool of 344 SSPDF trainers is already existing within SSPDF.
Despite a number of preventive measures, the use of sexual violence in South Sudan continues to be perpetrated by parties to the conflict, including the SSPDF (please refer for example to OHCHR/UNMISS field investigations in Unity ). It is to be noted that as of 2017, SSPDF continued to be listed in the annex to annual reports of the Secretary-General on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of rape and other forms of sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. Other parties listed are: SSNPS, pro-Taban Deng SPLA-IO, pro-Riek Machar SPLA-IO, Justice and Equality Movement.and Lord’s Resistance Army.
The SSPDF Action plan on addressing CRSV in South Sudan was finalized in June 2018. Delays in its official launch can be attributable to competing priorities which absorbed government’s agenda during the second half of 2018, including engagements in the revitalized ARCSS. It is to be noted that the United Nations has significantly invested in the drafting process of the Action Plan (e.g., technical advice, supporting consultations by the drafting committees).
Prior to the launch, a two-day High-Level Workshop was organized by UNMISS and SSPDF (12-13 March) in Juba, drawing participation from 60 senior commanders deployed across the country , given their expected responsibility in the future implementation of SSPDF Action Plan on CRSV. The workshop provided knowledge to senior commanders on the prevention and response to CRSV, including the existing legal framework, and generate discussions on envisaged opportunities and challenges in the implementation of the SSPDF action plan. Participants are expected to the launch in Bilpam on 14 March 2019.
While the launch is a positive step toward, the focus should also be placed in effective implementation. To pave the way for possible de-listing, SSPDF will be measured through tangible efforts undertaken to ensure implementation.
Photo: UNMISS / Eric Kanalstein
On November 6, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation honored members of the Department who have demonstrated exceptional bravery, excellence, and commitment to their community.
VALOR
Medal of Valor: A member is entitled to consideration for this award by performing an act of conspicuous heroism and/or bravery under extreme personal risk above and beyond the calculated personal risk demands of the fire service. This prestigious award goes to:
Captain I Matthew Nolan
Award of Merit: Earned by members taking conspicuous action in rendering aid during a life-saving or life-threatening situation under circumstances which pose calculated risk to the members or performing an endeavor which brings significant credit to the Department. This outstanding award goes to:
Firefighter III/Paramedic Derek Cook
Helicopter Pilot II Joel Smith
Helicopter Pilot III David Norquist (retired)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to a retiree of the Department who exemplifies the true spirit of “Service to the Community” through their actions while on active duty and as a retired member. This year’s recipient is:
Assistant Chief Roy Harvey
The Crystal Flame Community Service Award: Presented to a sworn member of the Department who has gone beyond their regular duties, demonstrating exceptional compassion and personal commitment to the community. This year’s recipients are:
Secretary Rebecca Alvarado
Letter of Special Recommendation: An act performed of unusual character during emergency or non-emergency conditions, requiring initiative or ability worthy of recognition entitles a member to consideration for this commendation. This year's recipients are:
Deputy Chief Kristin Crowley
Firefighter III/Paramedic Daniel Harris
"Our members routinely respond to a variety of incidents that place significant risks on themselves. The members being honored have exceeded what is typically expected of them and deserve to be recognized. I would like to acknowledge the LAFD Foundation for making this event possible", LAFD Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas
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From the City of Toronto:
"Councillor Pam McConnell (Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale), City of Toronto staff and community members joined event partners Toronto Community Housing and The Daniels Corporation today to celebrate the opening of the new Regent Park.
"This park and its amenities provide a much desired natural recreational space for the community of Regent Park, allowing all a greater opportunity to enjoy the outdoors," said Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly. "The City continues to reaffirm its commitment to increasing natural amenities in Toronto's urban landscape."
"Today's celebration was a delightful reflection of the way this space can be used to bring people together to enjoy art, music, food and recreation," said Councillor McConnell. "With the opening of this park, we also honour the contribution that Regent Park residents have made to the design of their neighbourhood gathering place."
Toronto Community Housing provided the land to the City's Parks, Forestry and Recreation division to develop into park space. The six-acre park is a $6.2 million investment by the City and includes a playground, splash pad, multi-purpose green space, plaza for community events, dog off-leash area, community gardens, greenhouse, bake oven, walkways and lush landscaping.
"This new park is a key part of how revitalization is fostering a vibrant community in Regent Park," said Greg Spearn, Toronto Community Housing's Chief Development Officer and interim President and CEO. "It's a place at the heart of Regent Park where residents, neighbours and people from across the city can come together to be part of a community that thrives."
"Regent Park, with the bake oven, greenhouse and community gardens, will provide a community gathering place where people, ideas and food can be shared and celebrated," said Louise Moody, Executive Director of the Christian Resource Centre, the Chair Organization of the Regent Park Food Partnership. "The Regent Park Food Partnership is delighted by the opportunities to engage local residents in animating the new park."
The new park's amenities and Regent Park Food Partnership, comprised of over 25 community groups and individuals, will create numerous opportunities for people to get involved in planting, growing, harvesting, cooking and sharing food, as well as enjoying farmers' markets, musical and public gatherings, and more.
"Regent Park is quickly becoming one of Toronto's best communities to live, work and play," said Martin Blake, Vice President of The Daniels Corporation, which is Toronto Community Housing's Development Partner in the Regent Park Revitalization. "The new park joins the incredible amenities that already exist in this community including Daniels Spectrum and the Regional Aquatic Centre along with the soon-to-open community centre and athletic grounds. All of these amenities nurture a true sense of community and we expect this fantastic outdoor space to be a favourite for all ages!"
The park opening event, called The Magic City, was sponsored by Toronto Community Housing and The Daniels Corporation and brought to life by choreographer Bill Coleman of Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie, with musical direction by John Oswald featuring the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Bramwell Tovey, the Regent Park School of Music and over 400 performers of all ages from the Regent Park community. Community performances were supported by Artscape and Daniels Spectrum.
Regent Park is the ground-breaking example of how Toronto Community Housing's approach to city building can transform a community into a successful, mixed-income, mixed-use neighbourhood, with rental buildings, market condominium buildings, townhomes, commercial space, community facilities, active parks and open space.
The new park spans the block from Dundas Street to the south, Sumach Street to the west, Sackville Street to the east and Oak Street to the north.
The Weston Family Parks Challenge:
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation initiated the Weston Family Parks Challenge in 2012 announcing $5 million, in aggregate over three years, to enhance Toronto’s green spaces while encouraging private-public partnership for the long-term sustainability of Toronto’s parks.
Year one accomplishments are notable with over $1.3 million in funding being allocated to innovative park projects across the City. Click here to learn more about previous grants under the Parks Challenge.
Building on this success, the Ontario Trillium Foundation has announced $1.25 million in new funding for projects as part of the Weston Family Parks Challenge and to strengthen the capacity of Toronto Park People. Ontario Trillium Foundation’s support will be available over the next two years to provide greater incentive for communities to revitalize their connection to each other and nature.
The Weston Family Parks Challenge will provide $120,000 over two years to support an innovative and collaborative partnership in Regent Park to engage the community with the City of Toronto’s newest park. The contribution of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation will support community engagement efforts to ensure the long term sustainability of this new park space as part of the Revitalization of the Regent Park neighbourhood.
“The generous contribution of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation will ensure this new greenspace in the Regent Park neighbourhood will be off to a successful start when it opens in 2014” said Liz Curran, Community Food Centre Manager at CRC. “The funding being provided by the Weston Foundation will ensure that the local community is engaged with the wonderful new amenities in this park, which will become a community hub for all who live in the area.”
See the projects funded to date: parkpeople.ca/content/weston-family-parks-challenge-%E2%8...
Learn more about the Weston Family Parks Challenge: parkpeople.ca/node/220
The Co-operative Pharmacy demonstrated its commitment to innovation with the launch of its £16 million distribution facility in Stoke on Trent last October. The purpose built, highly automated, 190,000sq ft distribution centre now serves all of the Co-operative Pharmacy’s branches and fulfils demand for the fastest moving prescription medicines and health and beauty products, with each branch receiving a delivery daily.
Camera: Lomo LC-A+. Film: Fujichrome Provia 100F, home-crossprocessed with the Rollei Digibase C41 kit.
Under the direction of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Smith, the Marine Forces Pacific Band performs at over 400 commitments each year. From ceremonies to parades, the band is as entertaining as it is regal. Their mission is to enhance the lives of our military and civilian communities through quality musical performance.
Times and Places of the Performances:
New Plymouth:
10th September: The band appeared on TVNZ's Saturday Breakfast show at 8:20am.
10th September: Parade from Bellringer Pavillion in Pukekura Park to the Taranaki International Village – Marching band.
10th September: Performance at the International Village - Show Band.
11th September: Performance at the International Village – Show Band.
15th September: Performance at the International Village – Show Band.
Pukekura Park:
13th September: Pukekura Park at 7pm.
Stratford:
September 13th: At the Stratford War Memorial Hall.
Hawera:
September 14: Hawera – Concert on 14 September at Hawera Memorial Theatre
Wellington:
16th September: Old St. Paul’s – Concert Band. Performance at 5:30pm 16 September at Old St. Paul’s Cathedral, 34 Mulgrave St., Thorndon, Wellington.
17th September: Wellington FanZone – Show Band & Party Band. Performance from 12-2pm at Wellington Fanzone – beside Wharewaka on Wellington waterfront.
blogs.newzealand.usembassy.gov/ambassador
US Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band in New Zealand 2011
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey met with members of the Minnesota Timberwolves basketball team as they visited the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery as a part of the National Basket Ball Associations partnership with the Department of the Defense called Commitment to Service Dec. 17, 2014. (DoD Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton/Released)
Place aux Huiles | Cool Globes 21/08/2010 11h15
Marseille, world capital of water, is proud to be hosting Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet. The globes are on display throughout the streets of Marseille until October 8, 2010.
Name: La Régate de la Vie
Artist: EDF - Nathalie SANCHEZ-ERAZMUS
Cool Globes
Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet, is a public art exhibition designed to raise awareness of solutions to climate change. Cool Globes grew out of a commitment at the Clinton Global Initiative in 2005, and was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 2006. Since that time, Cool Globes premiered in Chicago and went on tour across the country from Washington DC to San Francisco, San Diego, Sundance, Los Angeles and Houston. In the fall of 2009, Cool Globes opened the first international exhibit in Copenhagen. We currently have globes on display at Science World in Vancouver, along Lake Leman in Geneva and throughout the streets of Marseilles. It is our hope that the millions of people who have experienced the exhibit, leave with a vast array of solutions to climate change, and with one clear message….we can solve this.
[ Source: Cool Globes (official site) ]
Other cities:
2007 : Chicago
2008 : Washington DC - San Fransisco - San Diego - Sundance
2009 : Los Angeles - Houston - Copenhagen
2010 : Geneva - Marseille – Vancouver
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Chris was worried about PJ eating all her food (which had her heart meds in it) so he sat with her and fed her with a fork when she slowed down...
PJ is our friend's persian who we look after often when they are out of town. She is a very sweet cat who unfortunatley has some very serious health problems..
Today, the BC government officially transferred land on the site of the former Tolko Industries Ltd. mill to the District of Barriere and the Simpcw First Nation.
Learn more: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/04/bc-fulfils-a-commitment-to...
Thats the new fashion here, lovers lock their love to a bridge and wish it to last forever.. It seems it is the new version of throwing a coin to a fountain, i don't know if it exists in other cities also but the bridges of Zaragoza are full of locks..
Entrance Walk to GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Constitution Gardens along Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool 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
“Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment” was the theme for this year’s Women’s History Month observance, held March 13 at Camp Zama’s Community Activity Center.
Col. Joy L. Curriera, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, and Yolanda Hingel, Army Community Service coordinator, were the guest speakers for the event.
After a slideshow presentation depicting women of character in history, Curriera and Hingel were presented with certificates of appreciation, followed by closing remarks from Lt. Col. Lisa D. Whittaker, commander of the 516th Signal Battalion.
About the United States Army Garrison Japan:
The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.
The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.
Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.
We are the Army's home in Japan and the "Garrison of Choice" for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.
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To learn more about USAG Japan, please visit:
Official Website - www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil
Facebook - www.facebook.com/usagj
Flickr - www.flickr.com/usagj
YouTube - www.youtube.com/usagjapan
Vimeo - www.vimeo.com/usagj
Twitter - www.twitter.com/usagjapan
Slideshare - www.slideshare.net/usagjapan
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, seven GFA athletes were honored for signing NCAA Letter of Intent to play sports at either Division 1 or Division 2 schools.
Under the direction of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Smith, the Marine Forces Pacific Band performs at over 400 commitments each year. From ceremonies to parades, the band is as entertaining as it is regal. Their mission is to enhance the lives of our military and civilian communities through quality musical performance.
Times and Places of the Performances:
New Plymouth:
10th September: The band appeared on TVNZ's Saturday Breakfast show at 8:20am.
10th September: Parade from Bellringer Pavillion in Pukekura Park to the Taranaki International Village – Marching band.
10th September: Performance at the International Village - Show Band.
11th September: Performance at the International Village – Show Band.
15th September: Performance at the International Village – Show Band.
Pukekura Park:
13th September: Pukekura Park at 7pm.
Stratford:
September 13th: At the Stratford War Memorial Hall.
Hawera:
September 14: Hawera – Concert on 14 September at Hawera Memorial Theatre
Wellington:
16th September: Old St. Paul’s – Concert Band. Performance at 5:30pm 16 September at Old St. Paul’s Cathedral, 34 Mulgrave St., Thorndon, Wellington.
17th September: Wellington FanZone – Show Band & Party Band. Performance from 12-2pm at Wellington Fanzone – beside Wharewaka on Wellington waterfront.
blogs.newzealand.usembassy.gov/ambassador
US Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band in New Zealand 2011
(Photos by World Farmer Staff) As we join thousands of family farmers, food justice advocates, friends, allies, and collaborators in mourning the loss of Kathy Ozer, long time executive director of the National Family Farm Coalition, we must also take time to celebrate her life and legacy.
Join the NAMA and our co-hosts Farm Aid, Food and Water Watch, Food for Maine’s Future, Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association, Rural Coalition, Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts, Why Hunger, Women of Fishing Families, and World Farmers for an evening of food, music, and friends.
The night will feature a feast of seafood dishes featuring the catch of New England's community-based fishermen mixed with some landfood from the region’s family farmers. You’ll enjoy cocktails, live music by the SeaFire Kids, and cooking demonstrations by local chefs, while you remember Kathy and scheme about how you will work to continue the fight for those who catch, grow, and raise our food.
Our sponsors, chefs, and food providers for the evening include:
Annie Copps, the former food editor with Yankee Magazine and Boston Magazine
Boston Smoked Fish
Daniele
Hopsters Alley
MA Wine Growers
Nella Pasta
Nicola Williams and Ms. Kay
Ocean97 featuring former New England Patriots Jarvis Green
Reaching Out to Cook with Kids (ROCKs)
Red's Best
Seaview Farm
SnapChef
The Trustees of Reservations and Appleton Farms
As the executive director of National Family Farm Coalition, Kathy's commitment to elevating the voice of family farmers was essential to address the injustices that ensued after the farm crisis. In 2008, recognizing the similarities between family farmers and community-based fishermen, Kathy invited the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance to become a member of NFFC. From there she advocated as strongly for community-based fishermen as she had been doing for family farmers.
Kathy passed away peacefully on January 22, 2017 after a battling lymphoma. We are committed to honoring her many years of service to bettering this world - especially for all the people who nurture and support us through good food - by staying in the fight.
My annual weekend trip to London, which gives me Saturday afternoon, evening and Sunday morning out and about wandering where ever I want to go. My daughters (and a coach load of ladies) are on the trip so I do have some other commitments on Saturday evening. Travelling at the beginning of November we were earlier than previous years so, although the decorations were in place, London wasn't as colourful as previous visits. I had decided to walk across to Little Venice as it isn't far from our hotel at Marble Arch and I hadn't been before. Having walked along the canal at home all summer chasing wildlife I wasn't impressed by a canal in London, it was windy so no reflections in the water and I left fairly soon. I'd seen Paddington Rail Station on the map not far away so I headed there. I got my camera out for the first time, it was fairly quiet and there weren't any restrictions on cameras (as far as I could see) I made eye contact with quite a few of the staff and smiled and nodded, as I would back home, and got quite a pleasant reception, no worries about me and my backpack and camera. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the station was. I did a nine mile circle taking in Hyde Park , Piccadilly, Regent Street and Oxford Street. The London to Brighton run was on the following day so Regent Street was shut with many of the cars and loads of other transport related stuff on display. It was busy and the light was going so I didn't bother taking many photos. The cars were leaving Hyde Park just down the road from our hotel at dawn on Sunday but I couldn't muster enough enthusiasm to walk down even though I was up early. I grabbed some window and people shots on Oxford Street. Some of the Christmas displays were already in place, most notably Selfridge's, some of the displays were behind temporary work barriers as a new pavement was being laid and I couldn't get to the window, I decided to go back on Sunday morning and climb over them-which I did, Oxford street was very quiet just after 8.00 am and I got my shots.
On Sunday I walked a ten mile circle out to the Thames South Bank, on to the Shard and Tower Bridge. I went across in to The City and wound my way back to Hyde Park. We had really good journeys both ways and the coach driver did the journey home without a break, he was able to get back to the depot and park up inside his 4 1/2 hours driving time which I think is a first in 16 years. I walked home from Slaithwaite and rounded my weekend mileage to twenty miles, this is the furthest I've walked since I had reconstructive surgery on my right foot at the end of February. I wasn't particularly fired up for the trip after one of the most difficult years I can remember-and that's saying something-so I struggled to find something to get enthused about which is probably why I didn't take any photos at Little Venice and very few at Regents Street.
The Class of 2023 affirmed their commitment to service on August 15, 2021, and took the Oath of Affirmation, binding them to complete their next two years of study and a minimum of five years of active-duty military service thereafter. Astronaut William S. McArthur Jr. ‘73 was the guest speaker for the evening.
Members of the Class of 1973, the 50-year affiliates of the Class of 2023, presented the cadets with commemorative coins to mark the occasion of their affirmed commitment.
"Regardless of your academic focus, you will graduate having majored in leadership. The good news is that you will leave this hallowed institution well-prepared to meet the challenges your careers will place before you. When you graduate, look at your diploma. Understand what it represents. It doesn’t mean that you are ready to conquer the world any more than one from an Ivy League school, an MIT or Ga Tech, a Notre Dame, Michigan, Texas, or Stanford. It means you are ready to learn your profession through hands-on experience. It means you are ready to make your own luck.
- Astronaut William S. McArthur Jr. ‘73
On October 23, 2013 at La Gaite Lyrique, Paris, L'Oreal launched its sustainability vision, initiatives, and commitments, an initiative led by Alexandra Palt (global head of sustainability and corporate social responsibility for L'Oreal) and Jean-Paul Agon (Global CEO, L'Oreal).
Following the launch and announcement, L'Oreal also hosted a Summit on Reimagining Consumption, bringing together corporate leaders in sustainability and corporate social responsibility, to discuss creating a culture and practice of sustainable business and sustainable consumption.
Womensphere CEO Analisa Balares took part in the launch as a member of L'Oreal's new "panel of critical friends" - an international panel of experts and advisory group on sustainability chaired by Jose Maria Figueres, current CEO of the Carbon War Room and former President of Costa Rica.
For more information on L'Oreal's sustainability initiatives, please view the announcement and details on the commitments here: www.loreal.com/press-releases/loreal-announces-its-new-su...
He’s in the water here, but failed to make the grab.
This is a sequence taken a bit later of the Green Heron that was on the old board floating in the water. Since the tides were extremely high he was not have much luck hunting. He jumped over to the riprap near the pier and was doing a bit of fishing for there. Once they commit to diving completely into the water, the photographer had better be prepared for some extremely quick moves as they spend very little time in the water. He did this about 4 or 5 times and had little success, but it never stopped him from trying. They will literally do anything to catch a fish.
I will just add that I only wish I could capture the moment of impact, but this is like trying to capture a snake strike as it happens so quickly.
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Capitol Protective Services Officers Awarded Certificates of Appreciation 3-21-18
Governor Justice thanks Capitol Police for keeping campus safe, incident-free amid record crowds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice is saluting the West Virginia Capitol Police and its leadership after daily throngs gathered safely during the recent legislative session.
Governor Justice has issued Certificates of Recognition to Capitol Police Director Kevin Foreman and Deputy Director Jack Chambers. Chief of Staff Mike Hall presented the honors during a Wednesday ceremony at the State Capitol.
The awards thank Foreman and Chambers “for outstanding and dedicated commitment in keeping both state employees and the public safe during the trying events that have taken place at the Capitol over the past several months.”
During a portion of the 60-day regular session of the Legislature, the Capitol saw daily crowds that routinely exceeded 5,000 visitors. On one Friday, the visitors entering through the building’s two Directed Public Access Points over the course of that day topped 7,000.
Crowds on another day during this period swelled to nearly 6,700 people, and were concentrated in a way that prompted safety concerns from both Capitol Police and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. As a result, the Public Access Points were closed for two hours before resuming operations.
Foreman recounted how Capitol Police officers worked 12- to 15-hour shifts for six or more consecutive days during the session gatherings.
“We had guys working six and seven hours without breaks, on their feet, and I never heard the first complaint from any of them,” Director Foreman said.
Throughout these massive daily gatherings, Foreman and Chambers met and kept in touch with the organizers. As the leaders of the Capitol Police, they have made it their practice to seek dialogue with participants ahead of and during on-campus events. Their goal is to ensure a safe and trouble-free environment as citizens assemble at the seat of their state government.
Organizers and legislators alike applauded Capitol Police for this approach and their service after the session crowds resulted in no arrests, property damage, disturbances or other incidents.
“We very much appreciate Governor Justice and the Chief of Staff recognizing the hard work of the men and women of this organization,” Director Foreman said after Wednesday’s ceremony. “They’re the ones who do it. We’ve just set them up, hopefully, to where they can be successful.”
Capitol Police, also known as the Division of Protective Services, is part of the Cabinet Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. It fields 30 fully certified law enforcement officers as well as civilian support staff and other personnel. The Capitol Police oversee the safety and security of the State Capitol and its campus as well as other state government properties.