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Posters from 2009 election still seen in the streets of Jakarta. A year after the election, the president and lawmakers lost public trust after being hit by scandals and failures to realise commitment.
April 11, 2015. Boston, MA.
Fenway Health Women's Dinner Party 2015.
Fenway Health is proud to present Judith B. Bradford, PhD, Director of the Center for Population Research in LGBT Health and Co-Chair of The Fenway Institute, with the Dr. Susan M. Love Award. Dr. Bradford is being honored for her longstanding commitment and contributions to the health of sexual and gender minorities.
© 2015 Marilyn Humphries
The Carlisle Thundering Herd football team, lost Friday's home conference game against State College by a score of 35-0. The team seemed out of sync and didn't play well at all. Key running backs were hurt and didn't play, so that hindered the running game a lot. The "next man up" didn't show up to play in some key positions. Missed blocks by the OL didn't help either. The team needs some JUICE! If you've got JUICE, you're USEFUL. If you don't have JUICE, you're USELESS.
I am a little 'scared' of making this commitment... but this years Everyday in May challenge is going to be drawing people!! Did I say a little scared... quite worried might be more realistic.... but no! I am just being silly!
A whole month dedicated commitment is what I need and this is the book I am going to try to fill (to fill it I would need to do 2 spreads a day.... that is probably too much even for me - I must at least pass half way by the beginning of June)
This book is the A6 version of my regular sketchbook covered with a lovely sheet of Japanese paper...
Doing something different with commitment cards this year. This was a rush job, so this is here for review.
Just opposite the Hyatt Regency is a little park in the central reservation of the carriageway. Everything in it is dedicated to the fight against cancer. It is very inspiring.
The Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Plaza on Loyola Avenue. The park has been completely refurbished after suffering significant damage during Hurricane Katrina.
The unique pocket park features 14 x 25-foot monolithic columns in parallel rows and a triumphal arch amid palm trees, shrubs and seasonal flowers, benches and a newly refurbished fountain.
It's designed to be a tribute to the living, and a healing oasis in the heart of the Central Business District. Dedicated in 1995, the plaza was the pride of then-Mayor Sidney Barthelemy.
At age 52, Richard A. Bloch was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and told he had three months to live. When he beat the odds through aggressive treatment, doctors suggested that he establish the means to help other patients survive. Bloch devoted the rest of his life to inspiring hope and the courage to fight the disease.
Sculptors designed brick and concrete pillars using powerful symbols from ancient and modern cultures, drawing on traditions as varied as those from Indonesia, Egypt, Greece, Persia, Arabia, Russia and pre-Columbian America. Local artist Brian Borrello designed the New Orleans column, with brass instruments encircling its capital to reflect the city's jazz heritage.
The park features a brick "positive mental attitude" walkway flanked by a series of bronze plaques communicating inspirational and instructional messages about cancer. Among them: "Cancer is the most curable of chronic diseases."
Eight bronze figures crafted by Victor Salmones symbolize patients and their families before, during and after treatment.
"The park is a tribute to life," Annette Bloch said.
The park itself is a survivor, after being damaged by Hurricane Katrina's winds and the floodwaters that followed the levee breaches. The globe from the fountain was rolling down Loyola Avenue.
Michael Smith, general manager of the nearby Hyatt Regency, arranged to adopt the neutral ground. As the Hyatt's general manager before, during and after Katrina, he had returned to lead the charge.
When the Hyatt was renovated after the storm, the entrance was moved to Loyola Avenue, and the park became its front yard.
The columns are now patched and power-sprayed, the foliage is trimmed and the fountain refurbished. Now, the park not only is a tribute to cancer survivors, but also a fine symbol of the city's post-Katrina revival.
Alton Shirey (left) takes his wife, Rea's hand as they sit on their porch in Clearfield, Penn. The couple was married 63 years ago. Photo taken Aug. 8, 2014.
After accepting each other as life partner, they expressed a lot of joy that had to hold back while the priest held her speech. But it's clear to see their emotion through the warmth of their hands.
Commitment to MIA Soldiers still strong
By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, D.C. — No country has matched the United States’ time, resources and commitment to accounting for its missing military members and honoring its prisoners of war, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said in a speech here.
During a Pentagon ceremony to honor National Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day, the defense secretary talked about the nation’s commitment to accounting for its missing patriots and honoring prisoners of war.
“Today, as we honor those who have been in pris- on and those missing while defending our nation, we also honor their family members, the brave men and women who have kept those memories of their loved ones burning bright and who have never stopped pushing this nation, and its leaders, for the closure that they deserve,” Panetta said.
“We do this because we believe that every life is precious,” he continued, “and because those who put their lives on the line for their country need to know that we will spare no effort to bring them home.”
The defense secretary talked about the Defense Department’s resolve to find missing service members.
“Over the years, slowly, methodically, we have been making progress in this effort,” Panetta said.
“Six hundred men and women of this department, military and civilian, investigators and scientists, work tirelessly around the world to fully account for the more than 80,000 American service members who remain unaccounted for from last century’s conflicts.”
Panetta said this “painstaking” work is being carried out in the field and in laboratories in the United States.
Because of these efforts, the remains of 98 missing American service members have been identified in the past year: 25 from the Vietnam War, 36 from the Korean War, 36 from World War II and one from World War I, he said.
Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also spoke in honor of “142,000 Americans who have served our country as prisoners of war and the many thousands who are still missing.”
“You have given so much in wearing the cloth of our nation,” he said. “You who have shown what it means to be an American when the chips are down and one must personally pay for that privilege. You should know that this nation is keenly aware of, and ever thankful, for your sacrifice.”
Winnefeld addressed families of former POWs and those missing in action.
“I know I speak for everyone here when I tell you how truly grateful we are for your sacrifices,” he said. “The uncertainty, concern and fear you have felt -- and many still feel for the fate of your loved ones.”
“As former Defense Secretary Gates said, ‘Your presence today proves, once again, that the bonds of love transcend the passage of time,’” Winnefeld said.
Panetta reaffirmed the DOD’s commitment to the families of those missing and encouraged everyone to support them.
“It should be all of us, as one family and one nation,” he said. “Pledge on this day, and every day, that as long as it takes to bring every American home, we will never stop working, we will never stop searching, and we will never stop thinking of those lost warriors.
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
Grady Salutes: A Celebration of Achievement, Commitment and Leadership, took place April 27, 2018 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel.
Brooke Anderson (ABJ '00) and Dean Charles Davis hosted the ceremony.
The Alumni Awards for 2018 were presented by Dana Todd (ABJ 91) and were given to Sally Yates (ABJ’ 82) in absentia, Ashley Huston (ABJ '96), Polina Marinova (ABJ ’11) and Jisu Huh (MA '00, PhD '03).
Jennifer Sloan (ABJ '86) assisted Dean Charles Davis (MA '92) with the induction the new Grady Fellows. They are: Cully Clark, Melita Easters (ABJ '76), David Hazinski, Lisa Ryan Howard (ABJ ’92), Lee Thomas (ABJ ’87) and Sally Yates (ABJ '82). The late Barry Hollander was inducted into the Sanford Circle.
Athens, Georgia, on Friday, April 27, 2018
Sarah E. Freeman/Grady College
Personal commitment is the act or quality of voluntarily taking on or fulfilling obligations. What makes personal commitment "personal" is the voluntary aspect. In particular, it is not necessary that a personal commitment relate to personal interests.
Wetsnow and rain.
I took this snapshot while i was having my breakfast in a local coffee downtown St-John's. The weather was wet and miserable. I think she was taking a glance at her reflexion in the window at this particular moment.
This ‘COMMITMENT’ themed CreativeMornings/SP event featured Jamie Moore Marcario from Thrive Law and was generously hosted by Station House with special support from Roundhouse Creative.
The morning was fueled by Made Coffee, TeBella Tea Co., and Grateful Bakes. SnapThis! Photo Booth captured our GIFs, Suncoast Compost captured our compost, Wax & Hive designed and printed some gorgeous thematic takeaways. Thank you to all our generous partners for making our events extra special.
Photo by Rachel Jolley.
I am participating in the Strada Easel January Challenge. Quite a commitment - a painting a day for 31 days! It has to be a subject that you are looking at. Not from a photo. And it must be painted AND posted that day! Currently there are 876 participants from all over the world. But as the days go by, people drop out. Five lucky winners from the remaining participants will be chosen at the end of the challenge and will get to select a Strada Easel of their choice!
The rules: Do a painting or drawing from life each day (i.e. a work of art done while you are looking at the subject from life-not from a photo or imagination). These subjects may include still life, interiors, figure, and landscapes.
Cape Cod Whelk
Watercolor on Fabriano Studio Watercolor - Hot Press
I thought this would be an easy subject.
It wasn't... hah!
The shell was given to me years ago by a co-worker who had a summer place on the Cape. I wonder if you could find a whelk shell of this size out there these days. This one is 7 1/2 inches from end to end.