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*THIS IS JUST TODAY'S PLACEHOLDER! I really need to prioritize, schools starting soon, and I find myself glued to Flickr after I upload something. SO I'm going to tone it down a little, but I'm still doing my 365, don't worry.
I recycled this: I had it in my stream when I first joined Flickr, but deleted it because it was really ugly and saturated and sharpened HAHAHA -_- so I re-edited it and reuploaded it.
Oh yeah. This might be deleted soon, especially if nobody likes it hahaha :P
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The National Multi Agency Coordination Group (NMAC), through intergovernmental coordination, provides national wildland fire operations direction, prioritization, allocation and oversight.
NMAC Roles/ Responsibilities include:
-Establishes national priorities among the Geographic Areas (GAs).
-Directs, allocates or reallocates resources among or between GAs to meet national priorities.
-Attempts to anticipate and identify future national fire management resource requirements.
-Provides oversight of general business practices between NMAC and the Geographic Multi-Agency Coordination (GMAC) groups.
-Distributes and archives NMAC decisions, direction and best management practices.
-Provides an NMAC member as the media spokesperson assisting NIFC External Affairs for issues of national importance (as requested).
-Serves as liaison to a specified GAs including: Rocky Mountain, California, Great Basin, Northern Rockies, Northwest and Alaska, Southern Area.
CSAIP Validation Workshop - Follows the inception and prioritization workshops held in May 2022 to prioritize 8 investment areas cutting across the fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy, livestock, crop, and cooperative sectors. The main objective of the validation workshop was to present the methodology, results, review and validate the findings to inform the final report. November 22nd, 2022.
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April 07, 2022— Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman meets with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to discuss global health emergencies in Ukraine and Afghanistan, WHO’s work in humanitarian emergencies, and the U.S. government’s prioritization of and USAID’s commitment to a zero-tolerance stance on sexual exploitation and abuse.
NYC Transit Crews fanned out along segments of 14 subway lines this past weekend to perform heavy duty maintenance and upgrades to signals, stations, tracks and other subway components. This work helps to improve service by increasing the reliability of the subway infrastructure.
Near the Ft. Hamilton Pkwy D station along a section of the line referred to as the West End Line, NYC Transit Track Crews removed old sections of tapered track tie panels that were nearing the end of their useful life and replaced them with new panels. Taper tie panel installation is similar to our regular panel install, however, the tie has a “taper” on it to create the super elevation (one side of the tie is higher than the other side). Super elevation is used to counter act the forces pushing a train towards the outer side of a curve. Similar to the banking found on a race track, like Daytona. The panels are installed in 13’ sections. This upgraded infrastructure will help improve reliability and provide for a smooth ride along the line.
This work is funded by the MTA’s Capital Program which helps prioritize the investments that will be essential to renew, enhance, and expand the system to meet the changing needs of the region, its economy, and its residents.
During current 2010-2014 Capital Program we’ve bought new subway cars, new commuter railroad cars, new local buses, and new express buses. We installed more modern signals for faster and better rides. We’re building new rail lines and connections that will serve New York for generations to come. And after Superstorm Sandy ravaged our network, we committed nearly $1 billion to fix the damage and fortify against future storms. With a fully-funded 2015-2019 Capital Program, we’ll continue making our system more resilient against big storms. We’ll bring Positive Train Control—a state-of-the-art signal system—to Metro-North and the LIRR. We’ll continue introducing new routes for Select Bus Service, which uses off-board fare collection, low-floor, high capacity buses, and dedicated bus lanes to cut travel times by nearly 20 percent. We’ll replace 86 miles of subway track with safer, smoother track. And we’ll complete hundreds of similar projects that keep our customers safe and on time. These types of projects may not be glamorous, but together with the normal replacement of our trains and buses, they are the key to moving 8.7 million people every day, safely and reliably.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - 23 MAY 2016: This Special Session will produce commitments and concrete actions as part of the global efforts to prioritize education in emergencies and protracted crisis, including the launch of the Education Crisis Platform. OCHA / Berk Ozkan
ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao speaking to delegates at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week event on the need to prioritize ICTs in delivery of education.
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April 07, 2022— Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman meets with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to discuss global health emergencies in Ukraine and Afghanistan, WHO’s work in humanitarian emergencies, and the U.S. government’s prioritization of and USAID’s commitment to a zero-tolerance stance on sexual exploitation and abuse.
FOLU Colombia and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT have been working for 2 years in a process of participatory construction of what will be the roadmap for food and land use in Valle del Cauca. In the closing workshop held at CIAT's Las Americas headquarters in Palmira, the actions to be taken for the transformation of food systems and soil regeneration in Valle del Cauca were prioritized, with the support of participants from different sectors, as the next step for the construction of the final document.
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ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao speaking to delegates at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week event on the need to prioritize ICTs in delivery of education.
© ITU
The 10th Mountain Division conducts a Leader Professional Development class on targeting on Fort Drum, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2019. Targeting is the process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response while considering operational requirements and capabilities.
(U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Josue Patricio)
Peer pressure weighs heavily on my mind (sometimes and only then, eventually). On Flickr, I have been asked to participate in some autobiographical games such as five things, sixteen things, twenty-five things…says who?
Here is some stuff about me. I will stop before running completely out of gas. We will see how many items that adds-up to at the end. Also, I have been averaging about 4 views per photo posted in the last few months. (It couldn’t possibly be the quality of my photos.) With so few people looking, it seems like a good time for such an offering. It will cut down on the number of disputes about my exaggerated claims below:
1. I am a dad with a camera and a joy for photography and writing, for imagination and for all things creative. A thirty-year career in business stifled that creativity stuff for too long. I enjoyed that career very much. This might be more fun. I still tend to think inside the photographic box and would like to change that as much as I am able. For those of you who that sort of thing comes easily to, I feel you shaking your collective heads. I will keep trying anyway.
2. As a kid, if I wasn’t playing sports then I had a job. I had some jobs that people might think were really bad…car wash shag boy, machine shop cleaner-upper, tractor driver for the Parks department, janitor in an office building…but I learned some great stuff and knew some wonderful people. Except for having to kill a few rats, my memories of my worst jobs are really good. I do not like rats.
3. Always interested in taking photographs, mostly I never had the money or the time to learn about how to do it well. That is not a regret. It is simply an observation. I took a few good ones even when I had no idea why. It comes down to choices. I chose to do other things with the limited time and disposable income that I had. I made good choices for me. The development of the digital camera has brought me great joy. Now it has come to my attention that my own use of the camera might be a method to stave off the clear need for professional therapy. In our heart of hearts, we all know it will never work.
4. I found my mate when I was seventeen years old and I knew at the time that she was the one for me. It only took me nearly six additional years to convince her. It was before there were anti-stalking laws. The fact that I recognized these things as they happened becomes more remarkable to me as I get older. I say ‘as I get older’ because by now it is clear that, for me, maturing is simply out of the question.
5. We managed to be smart enough to wait until we both had graduated from college before marrying. We have now been married for nearly thirty-three years. Not all those years were completely blissful. None were miserable. None. I would bear all difficult moments again if the rewards were the same. That body of work remains the focus of my life.
6. Our only kid is pretty much grown. That depends heavily on your definition of “grown.” He works as a financial adviser. Maturity achievement is permanently debatable. I wouldn’t have it any other way…a chip off the old block.
7. When I was a kid, my very loving family and I moved a lot. I went to seven different schools in the nine years before college. At the end of my high school years, we lived in Denver, Colorado. When choosing a college, I intensely wanted to be in one familiar place for the entirety and for it to have warm weather so I could play baseball. I endorse such a prioritizing approach to all graduating high school seniors in your matriculation decision-making. Yes, I played baseball. I still wish I could play baseball. Fortunately, my university had a more than decent business school and I had the foresight to recognize some things that might…might… eventually be more important than baseball. Well, maybe at least almost as important.
8. Within an hour from our home in Dallas, it is possible to drive to where both sets of my grandparents once lived; the college attended by two of my grandparents, both my parents, me and my son; the church where my parents were married and to places where others in my family tree settled in the 1800s. I sometimes draw some comfort in the thought that my roots are that close-by. It is difficult for me to dissect and explain that emotion.
9. My parents died quite young. Pop was 65 and Mom was only 51. Their early deaths dramatically impacted my approach to many things in my adult life. They are still missed.
10. I have seen two porno films in my life, unless you count “Pulp Fiction” or “The Exorcist.” Then it would be four. (Extreme Randomness Alert) In our early twenties, my wife and I and our good friends went to the seediest of theaters on East Colfax Dr. in Denver and giggled through two short, absurdly horrible, un-remembered ditties. (Rhymes with…something else.) There were two other “patrons” in the theater that night. Both wore trench coats and sat far away from the four gigglers. Not only have I never watched another, but any curious interest in them disappeared from my radar screen after seeing those two “films.” (I have seen Skinamax on cable TV, but c’mon.) We still laugh about that night with those same friends, but not because of the “films.” It was a very funny night.
11. I have known a few famous people. Contrary to your current thoughts, none of them are porno actors. It is my experience that famous people are not that much different than us anonymous folk. There are more photos available of them than of me. Let’s keep it that way. I even started writing another novel and one of the themes is rooted in my own fear of ever being famous. It took a long time for me to agree to put my real name on my novel that got published. Of the few famous people I have known, some desired their notoriety. Others had it thrust upon them without seeking it very hard. Some are better people than others. Quite a surprise.
12. There have never been any illegal drugs included in my life. Nope, not ever. It is a sociological curiosity to me that anyone who never participated is now made to feel that they are somehow inadequate for their lack of experience. Still not interested. But, for the record, I do like when the dentist uses gas on me. Twice. And I SO inhaled.
13. I really like Dr. Pepper a lot. It might ought to be illegal.
14. If anyone would have told me that I would have ever met a bunch of folks via the www who would be terrific people and would teach me stuff that I wanted to learn about photography, I would have laughed and walked away with full confidence that they were nuts. But that is exactly what has happened. The photogs on Flickr and in particular, in Dallas/Ft. Worth, are such high quality people and fabulous photographers. Their willingness to share knowledge is a real joy for me.
15. Besides recognizing what I had found in my relationship with my future wife, my finest hours so far have been: 2. the moments of clarity that allowed us to decide to have a child; 3. the astonishing moments of the birth of our son and; 4. the astoundingly rewarding experience of watching him grow into a delightful and honorable human being. That legacy continues to fill me with indescribable pride each and every day.
16. Our son will marry this summer. She is lovely and wonderful. It is an enormously happy time for us. Not only am I in love, but I get to see him be in love as well. It is difficult to imagine anything better.
17. If a professional baseball team called desperately seeking help, and if they called, they would be oh so very desperate, I would report with absolutely no question. Yes, I am nearly fifty-five years old, have had four eye surgeries, one ankle rebuilt and am still deaf in one ear. What is your point? I would take pictures for Flickr. Do you think professional baseball players have a group medical plan?
18. Hmmm. Eighteen…I am such a rebel.
CSAIP Validation Workshop - Follows the inception and prioritization workshops held in May 2022 to prioritize 8 investment areas cutting across the fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy, livestock, crop, and cooperative sectors. The main objective of the validation workshop was to present the methodology, results, review and validate the findings to inform the final report. November 22nd, 2022.
Credit: ©2022 CIAT/Owen Kimani
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CSAIP Validation Workshop - Follows the inception and prioritization workshops held in May 2022 to prioritize 8 investment areas cutting across the fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy, livestock, crop, and cooperative sectors. The main objective of the validation workshop was to present the methodology, results, review and validate the findings to inform the final report. November 22nd, 2022.
Credit: ©2022 CIAT/Owen Kimani
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Climate activists from 350 Pilipinas wield pixelsticks and fairy lights in Manila, Philippines to call on the G20 leaders to prioritize a Just Recovery – demanding justice and a dignified, liveable future for all.
©AC Dimatatac
Photo Courtesy of IMR
For the first time an ecosystem survey with R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen will be conducted in the coastal area of Gabon. Identification and abundance of birds, whales, fish, phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthos will be conducted in the period from 9-23 May. In addition environmental parameters such as temperature, salinity, current, chlorophyll and oxygen will be measured. A reception was help onboard the vessel before the start of the cruise and the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food Security, the governor of Port Gentil, and the FAO representative in Central Africa, were among the distinguished guest.
Photo Courtesy of IMR
For the first time an ecosystem survey with R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen will be conducted in the coastal area of Gabon. Identification and abundance of birds, whales, fish, phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthos will be conducted in the period from 9-23 May. In addition environmental parameters such as temperature, salinity, current, chlorophyll and oxygen will be measured. A reception was help onboard the vessel before the start of the cruise and the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food Security, the governor of Port Gentil, and the FAO representative in Central Africa, were among the distinguished guest.
April 07, 2022— Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman meets with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to discuss global health emergencies in Ukraine and Afghanistan, WHO’s work in humanitarian emergencies, and the U.S. government’s prioritization of and USAID’s commitment to a zero-tolerance stance on sexual exploitation and abuse.
Photo Courtesy of IMR
For the first time an ecosystem survey with R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen will be conducted in the coastal area of Gabon. Identification and abundance of birds, whales, fish, phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthos will be conducted in the period from 9-23 May. In addition environmental parameters such as temperature, salinity, current, chlorophyll and oxygen will be measured. A reception was help onboard the vessel before the start of the cruise and the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food Security, the governor of Port Gentil, and the FAO representative in Central Africa, were among the distinguished guest.
CSAIP Validation Workshop - Follows the inception and prioritization workshops held in May 2022 to prioritize 8 investment areas cutting across the fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy, livestock, crop, and cooperative sectors. The main objective of the validation workshop was to present the methodology, results, review and validate the findings to inform the final report. November 22nd, 2022.
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Delegates work with facilitators and subject matter experts to prioritize issues during the Wiesbaden 2022 Army Family Action Plan Conference. (Photos by Family and MWR Marketing)
ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao speaking to delegates at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week event on the need to prioritize ICTs in delivery of education.
© ITU
From a felted chair resembling mushrooms to a rocking chair made from 3-D printed recycled plastic, Conversation Pieces features 45 works of furniture that prioritize meaning and material choice over function and practicality.
7.16.13 | After securing an accounting of the New York City Housing Authority’s repair backlog, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio released a report analyzing the nearly 370,000 outstanding repairs, and warned the agency against neglecting its most time-sensitive and health-threatening repairs in favor of more expedient ones.
Veteran, active-duty and civilian members of the U.S. Army’s Communication Electronics Command (CECOM) workforce participated in the command's first ever “Fun Run,” Nov. 10 at APG. During the run, participants had the option of either a 5K run or a 2 mile walk around the outside of APG’s C5ISR campus. The run was an excellent opportunity to prioritize physical fitness and wellness, strengthen camaraderie amongst CECOM teammates and to celebrate the many military veterans in the CECOM workforce. APG Senior Commander and CECOM Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Robert Edmonson II, and CECOM Command Sgt. Maj. Kristie Brady led the run, although Nicholas Basirico with PEO C3T was the fastest runner of the morning!
Photos by Troy Saunders, APG News
Entry in category 2. Women and men of science; Copyright CC-BY-NC-ND: Martina Spiljar
This photo shows typical tasks that are performed during PhD studies in Biomedical Science. During these studies we not only learn specifics of our personal projects but also generic skills. We prioritize, organize; we interleave tasks, plan. We think critically, we solve problems. We repeat. It sometimes feels as if we are at 4 different places at the same time when aiming to reach our goals and milestones. It is a fun challenge to master such skills and see how we grow with these tasks. By the end of our PhD, we become so much more than just experts in our own specific topic. And one thing is for sure: we become excellent at multitasking.
A student is performing multiple tasks simultaneously. Inspecting a histology section, confirming under the microscope, pipetting a staining solution and pH calibration. It implies that studies not only teach specific tasks but also generic skills (i.e. multitasking). The photo was created as 4 separate images on a tripod and edited in Photoshop.
Climate activists from 350 Pilipinas wield pixelsticks and fairy lights in Manila, Philippines to call on the G20 leaders to prioritize a Just Recovery – demanding justice and a dignified, liveable future for all.
©AC Dimatatac
April 07, 2022— Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman meets with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to discuss global health emergencies in Ukraine and Afghanistan, WHO’s work in humanitarian emergencies, and the U.S. government’s prioritization of and USAID’s commitment to a zero-tolerance stance on sexual exploitation and abuse.
Architect – Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Design – Patrik Schumacher
ZHA Director – Gianluca Racana
Project Directors – Ludovico Lombardi, Michele Salvi
Project Associate – Davide del Giudice
Project Team – Maria Lagging, Richard Maekallas, Alexandra Fisher, Jose Navarrete Deza, May Harper
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HEAD MOLD: "Jess"
***My doll is wearing the Truly Me Star Squad Outfit.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: Since I began collecting dolls again in 2011, I only have purchased two contemporary, non-character American Girls brand new. Ironically, they are both very similar to one another, which is a testament to how much I love the combo of hair color and face mold they both utilize. There were a lot of different reasons I never prioritized getting Truly Me dolls new. Firstly, I am definitely more inclined towards characters. They have names, collections, interests....all of this is greatly appealing and makes the doll feel like a celebrity of sorts. Secondly, the price of brand new American Girls is costly, even on sale. It's hard to pick a contemporary doll when there are just SO many options these days. When I was a kid, you basically had the same choice of doll in just a bunch of different colors. They all pretty much had the same medium length hair with super thick bangs, the "classic" head mold, and varying skin tones. As the years have gone on, American Girl has evolved...there is so much more variety. Funnily enough, my two new adult purchased girls look very similar in some ways. Both have black hair and the "Jess" mold.
I am a self professed American Girl addict. I can pretty much talk myself into wanting any of them on a given day. But so rarely do I latch onto the idea of a Truly Me girl for long. It was different with #130...as soon as she debuted, it was love at first sight. She was "Jess" with bangs and super long hair!!! I was tantalized and the "meet" outfit she was sold in was a banger. Her doppelganger, #111 aka Joynomi, joined the family in December 2023. That was just about two years before Miss Alaska. Part of her appeal was the same as #130's...she looked like a version of Jess! If you haven't guessed yet, Girl of the Year 2006 Jess McConnell is one of my personal favorites. It's safe to say I'm obsessed with the Jess. Something about her adorable chubby cheeks, narrow eyes, and happy expression always make my day. Joynomi and Alaska are both Jess, but goddess like Jess dolls. I thought of #130 as "Jess with bangs" for the first few months she was out. I mulled over in my brain how much I'd love to own her someday...what would I name her...what clothes would she look good in. By that point, the idea of getting a new Truly Me doll wasn't a foreign concept, because I'd purchased Joynomi two years before. However, I wrestled with the desire...did I really "need" her when she looked so similar to Joynomi?!!!
Despite the rationale that this girl was basically Joynomi with a different hairdo, I couldn't get her out of my head. I knew that within a couple years, American Girl would switch out the "meet" outfit she was sold in. I was obsessed with the Star Squad Outfit from the jump. So much so, I would have bought this by itself if it had been separately sold. I was also wary that they might retire #130 quickly. Joynomi hadn't been out long (her predecessor without the added facial details was out a while though). Perhaps this concern was just another excuse to get Alaska sooner than later...who knows. Anyways, I kept hoping she'd go on sale. Greedily, I'd always check to see if #130 was included whenever American Girl ran some kind of offer. They have a tendency to gate keep newly released items and 18 inch dolls when it comes to discounts. I was super surprised in October of 2025 when this doll DID qualify for a sale. Unfortunately, my cat, Oliver, had just passed away. We were left with a pretty expensive vet bill and no cat. Though we were fortunate enough to be able to pay the bill without dipping into savings, I couldn't justify buying a costly doll in that moment. I honestly resigned myself to the fact that I probably wouldn't get an American Girl order for Christmas that year...since all the prices had been recently raised (and what I most wanted, #130 and Summer's Waggy Pup Tales Outfit, were excluded from most offers).
Just because I wasn't planning on getting a new American Girl doll or stuff, didn't mean I wouldn't find something else I wanted. I ended up finding a steal on Girl of the Year 2003 Kailey, and a small lot of four pretty much complete My American Girl fashions on eBay. I was exceedingly happy with these unexpected acquisitions. American Girl relentlessly emailed my sister daily by the time November came around. It's part of their annual holiday sales tactic. I swear, sometimes we'd get more than one email a day. I'd always glance to see if there was some really good deal, but there never appeared to be. One day, I was enticed by the "Super Savers," which were heavily discounted, final sale items. Nanea's dog and accessory set were super cheap and I wanted them. But for the shipping price on just these two items, it wasn't worth only getting them. Then they ran a 20% off sale on Truly Me dolls. It wasn't actually a great deal when you consider the recent price increase on them. I was still resisting the urge to get #130....she wasn't cheap enough for me.
Something kept nagging at me though...telling me there was a way to save more money that I was missing. I remembered I had a $50 Visa Gift Card in my wallet. We'd had it for months...they can be annoying to use online since some websites see them as debit cards, not gift cards. This can limit how you use them, as you need to keep your order total less than the amount on the card (making sure to factor in sales tax). Even using them at self checkout in person can present the same problem, depending on the store. I tried using other Visa Gift Cards on the American Girl website, seeing if they'd be recognized as gift cards, not debit/credit cards. But it never worked. It occurred to me that perhaps I could use my Visa Gift Card to buy an American Girl e-gift card. I looked it up, and realized that American Girl does not charge tax or shipping on e-gift cards. Usually, when you buy a physical gift card in person, at least where I live, you are charged sales tax on it. Then you are charged sales tax again on whatever items you purchase with it. However, such was not the case with the AG e-gift card. I was able to convert the $50 into American Girl dollars!!! Between the sale, the gift card, and our measly $4 in rewards, we saved a substantial amount of money. I was able to get #130 after all, Nanea's items, and two Bitty Baby outfits (in order to qualify for free shipping)!!! I was so grateful, and also super ecstatic I'd found a way to use that gift card for something great.
We'd ordered the American Girl stuff a few days after Thanksgiving. It took a few days for the shipping label to even be printed. Fed Ex didn't end up delivering Miss Alaska until Sunday afternoon the next week. But I was glad that she hadn't gotten lost in the mail what with all the holiday orders backing it up. I chose her name because I wanted it to be Native American, like Joynomi's. I actually named one of my Bratz Formal Funk Nevra dolls Alaska too (since my childhood gal was named Nevada...my first duplicate is called Arizona...you get the idea). As soon as I thought of the name, it just fit her. And as soon as I freed her from the package, I was even more in love. How is that possible?!!! She's so much prettier in person, despite being a total knockout in stock images. She also looks very different than Joynomi. Their skin tones and lip colors aren't remotely the same. I'd be able to tell them apart even if their hair was identically styled. She also resembles Ivy, what with the bangs (Ivy was my first brand new American Girl doll as an adult collector...the first in ten years...clearly I love this head mold).
There are times I've waited years to get a doll. I've contemplated getting them, talked myself out of it, and it took me forever to pull the trigger. Other occasions are much more impulsive...like I see the doll at the flea market, or I stumble upon a really great eBay deal, or I fall in love with some newly released girl. There isn't always a rhyme or reason, and whether I wait an eternity, or I hardly wait at all, it doesn't change how much I love them. In fact, sometimes the dolls I get more impulsively, like Jess herself, I end up being even more obsessed with in the long run. But that isn't always the case...I wanted Kaya for several years as a kid, for instance, and she's always been one of my most special dolls. I admit, I didn't put a whole lot of consideration into Alaska. I mean, I knew I wanted to save money on her and that it would be tricky finding room for her. But life is too short to find a million reasons not to do something that you really want to do. Getting her sooner meant I'll be able to enjoy her for longer. And it does make her seem a little extra special knowing I didn't wait that long (as it is a rarity with me and new dolls directly from American Girl...more time usually does lapse). Clearly this doll really spoke to me, in the same way Girl of the Year Corinne did (but perhaps not with quite as much intensity).
Participant(s) at the CGIAR Genebank Initiative AGM 2022. Photo by IITA.
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On January 25, 2022 a coalition of community organizations under the banner Climate Can't Wait 2022 gathered outside Governor Hochul's office in midtown Manhattan to demand that the state legislature and governor prioritize climate justice in the 2022 budget and legislative session. (Photo by Erik McGregor)
August 24, 2020 — The Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technology Office and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a Federal Hydropower generation memorandum of understanding at Hoover Dam. The MOU provides for a collaborative working relationship that prioritizes similar goals and aligns ongoing and future renewable energy development efforts among the three agencies.
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal inspects the actuating surgical arms of the remote control da Vinci Surgical System, one of the most effective and least invasive surgical treatment options available today at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, May 30, 2012, at Fort Belvoir, Va. Dr. Westphal visited Fort Belvoir Community Hospital to gain situational awareness and ensure the Army is correctly prioritizing, balancing and integrating resources to support the mission of this vital organization. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)
A portrait of mothers, as they have fun with one another in their community in Ndienne, Senegal on July 11, 2016. Photo © Dominic Chavez/The Global Financing Facility
Photo Courtesy of IMR
For the first time an ecosystem survey with R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen will be conducted in the coastal area of Gabon. Identification and abundance of birds, whales, fish, phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthos will be conducted in the period from 9-23 May. In addition environmental parameters such as temperature, salinity, current, chlorophyll and oxygen will be measured. A reception was help onboard the vessel before the start of the cruise and the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food Security, the governor of Port Gentil, and the FAO representative in Central Africa, were among the distinguished guest.
CSAIP Validation Workshop - Follows the inception and prioritization workshops held in May 2022 to prioritize 8 investment areas cutting across the fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy, livestock, crop, and cooperative sectors. The main objective of the validation workshop was to present the methodology, results, review and validate the findings to inform the final report. November 22nd, 2022.
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Participant at the CGIAR Genebank Initiative AGM 2022. Photo by IITA.
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On January 25, 2022 a coalition of community organizations under the banner Climate Can't Wait 2022 gathered outside Governor Hochul's office in midtown Manhattan to demand that the state legislature and governor prioritize climate justice in the 2022 budget and legislative session. (Photo by Erik McGregor)