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BOX DATE: 2002 & 2003
MANUFACTURER: M.G.A.
DOLLS IN LINE: Cloe; Yasmin; Sasha; Jade; Meygan
RELEASES: 2002 Slumber Party; 2003 Slumber Party; 2024 Slumber Party
BODY TYPE: 2001; bend & snap legs
HEAD MOLD: 2001; closed lips
IMPORTANT NOTES: Unlike the other 2003 Slumber Party dolls, MGA did not make any changes to the Meygan doll. The only way to distinguish the two releases (2002 from 2003) is by using the slippers. 2003 Meygan will have holes punched in the bottoms of her slippers. The 2024 reissue appears to be more or less identical, with subtle manufacturing changes, like a code printed on her back (592075) and painted yellow panties. She is also sold with fewer accessories (see outfit photo for more details).
***The doll on the right is the 2024 reissue.
PERSONAL FUN FACT: I loved all the Slumber Party dolls when I was growing up. The first time I recall seeing this line was at KB Toys, when I was probably eleven years old. I was fascinated by the dolls' wide eyed expressions and all their fabulous outfits/accessories. Of course since Yasmin was my favorite Bratz character back then, I spent the most time ogling her (that and she had frog themed stuff, and I've always adored frogs). But I'd say that Meygan was the girl I noticed second most. I fell in love with her crimped, light red hair, and sweet demeanor. Unlike my Xpress It! Meygan, who emanated sass and glamour, this Slumber Party girl seemed so much more cherubic and demure. She's by far one of the most darling Bratz dolls ever made. When I first delved back into collecting dolls in early 2011, I decided that the Slumber Party line was one I would have to get my hands on. As a child, it was a secret dream of mine to have some of these dolls, but I never did purchase any, despite being tempted to many times. I was rather lucky, because that first year, I managed to get my hands on 2003 Yasmin, 2002 Yasmin, Meygan, Cloe, and Jade. And in early 2012, I found 2003 Sasha. This Meygan doll, on the left, originated from a massive lot on Craigslist, which Colleen and I dubbed "Craigslist #1." What drew me to the lot initially was the fact that the dolls had so many spare goodies, which I was in desperate need of. But looking back, I think of this as a lot that had loads of family dolls and Meygans. I was a little bummed out that this girl was missing some of her stuff, like one of her spare outfit pieces. But overall, I was grateful to have gotten her at all. She looked super adorable on my rudimentary sleep over themed display, with my other Slumber Party dolls and my childhood Bratz bed. I've had this lady ever so long, that it's weird thinking that I didn't grow up with her. It wouldn't feel like my dolly family without her, and even though it's been years since I first discovered I unknowingly got this doll in a lot, I still feel the same excitement and gratitude when I see her today!
Naturally I was ecstatic when I found out that M.G.A. was bringing back the Slumber Party girls in 2024. Meygan was going to be included no matter which wave they opted to reproduce because she was issued in both the 2002 and 2003 lines. I had longed for a second Meygan for years. I like dressing up duplicates in the spare fashions for display. I managed to find many spare pieces of Meygan's over the years at flea markets and in eBay lots. But the doll herself proved to be somewhat elusive. I didn't prioritize getting the reproduction Meygan first from the 2024 collection. There were others I needed more. For instance, I was missing one of Sasha's entire outfits. Cloe had cut hair, I didn't own the Jade doll....you get the idea. The last two I "needed" were Meygan and Yasmin. I stalked them quite religiously on Amazon and did see them discounted on several occasions. I finally pulled the trigger in June of 2025. The new tariffs on imported goods meant the prices of dolls went up in stores substantially. I didn't want to hold out any longer for an even better deal, knowing that the new inflation would make it harder to get them for cheap. So when Meygan was marked down and qualified for a coupon, I nabbed her. Yasmin was also on sale (she was cheaper even without a coupon). I would have liked to get this doll for less than $20, which is what I paid, but I wanted her bad enough to splurge. She's insanely pretty. Her features are slightly more vibrant and her crimps are more defined. It was also a treat getting all the outfits in brand new condition (boy did some of my old fashions look super shabby despite being laundered)!
Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health
Geneva - Switzerland, 25-29 January 2021. Copyright ©️ World Economic Forum/Pascal Bitz
Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, USA; International Business Council Garen K. Staglin, Chairman and Co-Founder, One Mind, USA
Miranda Wolpert, Head, Mental Health Priority Area, Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom
Moderated by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Springer Nature, United Kingdom
Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health
Geneva - Switzerland, 25-29 January 2021. Copyright ©️ World Economic Forum/Pascal Bitz
Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, USA; International Business Council Garen K. Staglin, Chairman and Co-Founder, One Mind, USA
Miranda Wolpert, Head, Mental Health Priority Area, Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom
Moderated by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Springer Nature, United Kingdom
The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) prioritized shifting gears to ensure that LDCs are firmly in the driver’s seat on the road to prosperity.
With less than a decade to deliver on the 2030 Agenda, supporting LDCs as they harness their social and economic development potential is critical. The five-day conference in Doha, Qatar brought world leaders together with the private sector, civil society, parliamentarians, and young people to accelerate efforts in places where it is needed the most.
“LDC5 was a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build momentum on meaningful dialogue so that we can best understand what the next era of sustainable development in these countries will look like,” said UNOPS Acting Executive Director Jens Wandel.
© UNOPS/Jason Florio
15 February 2016, Rome, Italy - Jikun Huang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. FAO International Symposium on “The Role of Agricultural Biotechnologies in Sustainable Food Systems and Nutrition”. Parallel Session 3.1. Social and economic impacts of agricultural biotechnologies for smallholders: Taking stock of the evidence and prioritizing future assessments. FAO headquarters (Green room).
Photo credit must be given: ©FAO/Pier Paolo Cito. Editorial use only. Copyright ©FAO.
The Life and Public Persona of Jiefan Chan
Jiefan Chan is a prominent social media personality and model residing in Hunglix City, the capital of Glimmerland on the planet Variclex (Multiverse 0019). [1] As the elder daughter of Xiu Chan, a professional model, and Hao Chan, a sport fighter, Jiefan was raised in an environment that prioritized both aesthetic perfection and physical presence. Standing two years older than her sister, the investigator Aihan Chan, Jiefan’s life is characterized by a devotion to the "hyper-feminine" latex fashion standards of her society and a burgeoning career in the adult entertainment and modeling industries.
Professional Career and "Instashine" Presence
Jiefan is widely recognized as a "hottie" within the digital landscape of Variclex, primarily through her "Instashine" social media page. Her career is built upon the "shiny" and "sleek" aesthetic that defines femininity in her world. Unlike her sister Aihan, who focuses on intellectual pursuits and law, Jiefan embraces the role of a public spectacle, frequently engaging in street-side selfies with fans and documenting her extensive wardrobe of high-end latex outfits. Her professional trajectory has evolved from standard modeling into more provocative sectors; she has admitted to performing sex toy webcams under the persona of a "shiny rubber doll" and was prepared to begin her first professional adult film shoot at the age of 18.
Personality and Social Dynamics
Jiefan’s personality is often described as extroverted, attention-seeking, and occasionally volatile. She possesses a "show-off" nature, frequently flaunting her expensive gifts—such as a $80,000 car gifted by a wealthy fan—to her sister and her sister's girlfriend, Erika Sato. This behavior sometimes creates friction, as Aihan perceives Jiefan’s overt displays of sexuality and fashion as a distraction or a potential threat to her own social circle. Despite her "bitchy" or agitated demeanor when stressed—notably during the theft of her vehicle—Jiefan maintains a close, if complex, bond with her family.
The Stolen Car Incident
A defining moment in Jiefan’s public life was the theft of her custom purple car, which featured a hot-pink interior. [1] The incident occurred during a coordinated power outage in Hunglix City, which disabled local CCTV. Jiefan’s reaction to the theft highlighted her priorities: she was less concerned with the vehicle's mechanical value and more distraught over the loss of her "hot-pink latex sets" and professional "toys" stored in the boot. Although she initially had a "meltdown," the subsequent investigation by Aihan led to the recovery of the vehicle and a financial settlement from the police, which Jiefan accepted with characteristic opportunism, noting that she ended up "rich" without having paid for the original car herself.
Physical Appearance and Fashion
Jiefan is a practitioner of the "Shiny High" aesthetic, favoring skin-tight, high-gloss materials. Her wardrobe is diverse, ranging from full red latex catsuits to "sexy" model-shoot outfits designed to maximize her appeal on Instashine. Her commitment to this fashion is not merely personal but professional, as her income and social status are directly tied to her ability to maintain a polished, "hyper-feminine" image that aligns with the cultural expectations of Glimmerland.
More info on Jiefan
Name: Jiefan Chan
Sister: Aihan
Hight: 5,5
Age: 20
Hair color: Black, but dyes it white.
Eye color: dark-brown
Job: latex fashion model, and manager of the latex fashion shop (The latex lady)
Favourite color: red
Sexually: lesbian
Personality: Naughty, sassy and somethings dominant
Favourite fashion: Sexy shiny latex clothing,
Hobbies: Modeling
Obsessions: Looking sexy shiny.
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Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health
Geneva - Switzerland, 25-29 January 2021. Copyright ©️ World Economic Forum/Pascal Bitz
Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, USA; International Business Council Garen K. Staglin, Chairman and Co-Founder, One Mind, USA
Miranda Wolpert, Head, Mental Health Priority Area, Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom
Moderated by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Springer Nature, United Kingdom
Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health
Geneva - Switzerland, 25-29 January 2021. Copyright ©️ World Economic Forum/Pascal Bitz
Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, USA; International Business Council Garen K. Staglin, Chairman and Co-Founder, One Mind, USA
Miranda Wolpert, Head, Mental Health Priority Area, Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom
Moderated by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Springer Nature, United Kingdom
3 February 2018
The survey off the coast of South-Africa has a broad ecosystem approach and will aim at gaining an understanding of ecosystem status in general, as well as of specific ecosystem components. One of many objectives is to check if there are any unique bottom topography features by using the SM710 and SM302 multibeam sonars that are on board. Very little is known of the seafloor of South Africa, so continuous surveying whilst cruising between waypoints, in addition to several focused surveys, are planned. After one week at sea we have exposed several previously unknown seafloor features, that can be included in future overviews of submarine canyons and landslide features. These has been mapped in extremely high definition and has allowed scientists on board to visualize these in 3D (see some of the pictures below). These have also been the basis for planning further bottom sampling as we go along our transects (with grabs and box corers) and trawling. By also including measurements made by the SB300 Topas sub-bottom profiler, the buried substructures associated with deep reefs and trawl grounds, canyon systems and ancient river valleys has been revealed. This is an exciting first step for planning further bottom surveys in the area!
Text: Andrew Green and Kathrine Michalsen
A workshop held in Guatemala City brought together a broad group of stakeholders to refine the initial list of practices, validate the overall objectives and then evaluating the criteria of the three pillars of climate-smart agriculture (adaptation, mitigation and productivity). Photos: J.L.Urrea (CCAFS)
"They see me rollin'. They hatin'." - Chamillionaire, Ridin' Dirty
This called xích lô. It's a Vietnamese rickshaw that people use to transport people from place to place. A man-powered taxi.
Whenever I have a moment of clarity, I try to ride it as long as I can. I failed my first accounting test of the semester today. Mostly because I wasn't prepared. Until today, I've always prioritized having fun, living comfortably, and doing whatever I felt like. And I always complained why I haven't had success in life. I haven't made it a priority. Failing this test made me realize that I have to work harder. Much harder than I have been. Time to get to work, stop bein' a little bitch, and grind, grind, grind.
strobist:
Nikon SB-28 shot through an umbrella at 1/4 power camera left at a 45/45 angle with a white reflector to the right, just outside of the frame.
A portrait of Ndeye Ngom and her daughter Shady Kaye in her home in Ndienne, Senegal on July 11, 2016. Photo © Dominic Chavez/The Global Financing Facility
Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney spoke in Edmonton on Sunday, April 26, 2020, about the variety of supports government is providing to help vulnerable Albertans during this unprecedented public health crisis.
A variety of efforts are being made to support vulnerable and at-risk Albertans feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Government is prioritizing support for those who need it most, including people with disabilities, people accessing income support programs, homeless and women’s shelters, and civil society organizations that support Albertans, including food banks.
Support is being provided to the disability community to help navigate this crisis. Programs such as Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) are still available during the pandemic.
Government is working with disability service provider partners to provide personal protective equipment, help maintain staffing, and develop policies to allow for easier access to supports and help ensure the well-being of individuals and families. A reference guide on COVID-19 for people with disabilities has also been developed to provide information on how to stay safe and limit the spread of the virus. This guide is available online.
Alberta Supports contact centres remain open, with services accessible by phone or online. Monthly benefits continue to be provided to Albertans accessing AISH and Income Support during the pandemic. Government will be exempting a portion of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) as income for AISH and Income Support recipients.
Homeless shelters and community organizations have received financial support to open 14 new shelter facilities to meet physical distancing requirements and are now focusing their efforts on re-housing to take people out of the shelter system. More than 400 people have been housed since the beginning of this crisis.
Women’s emergency shelters are helping to protect women and children experiencing domestic violence by providing safe isolation in hotels, adjusting programming to meet physical distancing requirements and hiring additional staff so they can respond to increased crisis calls, while continuing to provide supports to women and children.
Government has received 850 applications for the $30 million in funding from charities, not-for-profits and civil society organizations from across the province. These applications are currently being reviewed and urgent requests are being prioritized to deliver the most effective support to vulnerable Albertans.
Government also recently provided $5 million to help food banks and charities provide Albertans with food during this crisis. This funding helps ensure safe food distribution to Alberta’s food banks and will assist with efforts to respond to COVID-19. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
On 19 February 2015, on the occasion of the Workshop on Linking Global and Regional Levels in the Management of Marine Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction”, a side event was jointly organized by the EAF-Nansen Project and the FAO Deep-sea Programme.
The event was to present aspects of the survey carried out on the seamounts in the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organization (SEAFO) area by the R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen and share insights on capacity development for the sustainable management of fisheries and biodiversity conservation in ABNJ.
The Side Event was opened and chaired by Merete Tandstad, Fishery Resources Officer at the FAO Marine and Inland Fisheries Branch.
Photo Courtesy of Deborah Catena
Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney spoke in Edmonton on Sunday, April 26, 2020, about the variety of supports government is providing to help vulnerable Albertans during this unprecedented public health crisis.
A variety of efforts are being made to support vulnerable and at-risk Albertans feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Government is prioritizing support for those who need it most, including people with disabilities, people accessing income support programs, homeless and women’s shelters, and civil society organizations that support Albertans, including food banks.
Support is being provided to the disability community to help navigate this crisis. Programs such as Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) are still available during the pandemic.
Government is working with disability service provider partners to provide personal protective equipment, help maintain staffing, and develop policies to allow for easier access to supports and help ensure the well-being of individuals and families. A reference guide on COVID-19 for people with disabilities has also been developed to provide information on how to stay safe and limit the spread of the virus. This guide is available online.
Alberta Supports contact centres remain open, with services accessible by phone or online. Monthly benefits continue to be provided to Albertans accessing AISH and Income Support during the pandemic. Government will be exempting a portion of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) as income for AISH and Income Support recipients.
Homeless shelters and community organizations have received financial support to open 14 new shelter facilities to meet physical distancing requirements and are now focusing their efforts on re-housing to take people out of the shelter system. More than 400 people have been housed since the beginning of this crisis.
Women’s emergency shelters are helping to protect women and children experiencing domestic violence by providing safe isolation in hotels, adjusting programming to meet physical distancing requirements and hiring additional staff so they can respond to increased crisis calls, while continuing to provide supports to women and children.
Government has received 850 applications for the $30 million in funding from charities, not-for-profits and civil society organizations from across the province. These applications are currently being reviewed and urgent requests are being prioritized to deliver the most effective support to vulnerable Albertans.
Government also recently provided $5 million to help food banks and charities provide Albertans with food during this crisis. This funding helps ensure safe food distribution to Alberta’s food banks and will assist with efforts to respond to COVID-19. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
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It's not always easy to relax. I have been prioritizing and exploring ambience in my daily life through environmental considerations such as light, sound, temperature, and other sensations. I am searching for relaxation.
A sound bath is a practice that uses vibrations as a form of healing. Similar to how loud speakers can shake the floor of a night club, our bodies and molecules also respond to sound through vibrations.
Arjun Lal is an interdisciplinary artist from Kjipuktuk working across visual media, performance, and sound.
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On National Wildland Firefighter Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who answer the call to fight wildfires and the dedicated support personnel that make it all possible.
Wildfires transcend boundaries, requiring a collaborative and coordinated response. Interagency partnerships, like those represented in this video, play a vital role in achieving this.
We would like to acknowledge the significance of our partnerships and express gratitude to those in wildland fire at all levels. This includes, federal, state, local, Tribal, military, and contract resources. The coordination and cooperation between these entities creates a more efficient and effective response to wildfire.
By pooling resources, sharing expertise, and fostering open communication, we can tackle wildfires with greater strength and unity. Let us recognize and appreciate the exceptional teamwork exhibited by our interagency partners in safeguarding our communities and environment.
National #WildlandFirefighterDay, established in 2022, now serves as a poignant reminder of the critical role firefighters and support personnel play in protecting our communities and natural treasures. By prioritizing safety, fostering interagency partnerships, and expressing gratitude for this community, we demonstrate our commitment to their wellbeing. #ItTakesAllOfUs #ThankAFirefighter #NWFFD #FirefightingResources
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via www.bakoko.jp
In 2012, Doshisha University held a competition to build a new chapel and Center for Christian Culture sited upon adjacent sites on their Kyoto campus.
BAKOKO, in collaboration with engineers Structured Environment, proposed to connect the two new facilities with a bridging roof. The notion of continuity is extruded within the cores of this figure-eight formation, to house two sanctuaries devoted to religious worship and culture.
It is a building where structure, form, and function are molded into a singular totality. Our intention is not to draw attention to the form of the building, but rather, to merge floor, walls, and roof into an immersive experience prioritizing personal reflection and human interaction within the central sanctums.
At the point where the loops merge, the roof arches over a campus thoroughfare, linking two new buildings dedicated to worship and parochial classes, gatherings, and exhibitions. The green roof reduces rainwater runoff and also helps to offset the loss of plants and trees which previously inhabited these greenfield sites.
One of the university’s motivations to build this new facility was to host lucrative weddings in the chapel, with the complementary cultural center serving as an occasional reception venue. The wedding procession can symbolically walk across the undulating roofscape from chapel to reception – via an elevator and stairs – to mark the special occasion. In day-to-day operation, the roof will be a publically accessible gathering and relaxation space for students.
Nested within the opposite cores are twin sanctuaries devoted to worship and education. The smooth concrete forms encircling these spaces have no hard corners or boundaries. They appear limitless and are intended to permit and encourage free flexible forms of worship and communication.
Suspended cable nets support the glazed roof above each core – held in rigid tension due to their saddle-like curvature – without visually obstructing views to the sky above. A gradated frit pattern is applied to the overhead glass, shading worshippers in the center, but becoming less dense at the edges where sunlight filters onto the concrete.
The curved concrete walls and floors arch up and outward, deriving their structural integrity from their shell-like double curvature. The roof cantilevers outward over the support and circulation spaces arrayed around the facilities’ perimeter. The building is almost entirely wrapped by a full-height glass facade that exposes the concrete form of the sanctuaries to views from the exterior. The concrete floors of the building follow the subtle topography of the site. and merge with the sanctuary walls – a move that enhances seamless continuity with and gives the impression that the structure is an extension of the ground.
In 2012, Doshisha University held a competition to build a new chapel and Center for Christian Culture sited upon adjacent sites on their Kyoto campus.
BAKOKO, in collaboration with engineers Structured Environment, proposed to connect the two new facilities with a bridging roof. The notion of continuity is extruded within the cores of this figure-eight formation, to house two sanctuaries devoted to religious worship and culture.
It is a building where structure, form, and function are molded into a singular totality. Our intention is not to draw attention to the form of the building, but rather, to merge floor, walls, and roof into an immersive experience prioritizing personal reflection and human interaction within the central sanctums.
At the point where the loops merge, the roof arches over a campus thoroughfare, linking two new buildings dedicated to worship and parochial classes, gatherings, and exhibitions. The green roof reduces rainwater runoff and also helps to offset the loss of plants and trees which previously inhabited these greenfield sites.
One of the university’s motivations to build this new facility was to host lucrative weddings in the chapel, with the complementary cultural center serving as an occasional reception venue. The wedding procession can symbolically walk across the undulating roofscape from chapel to reception – via an elevator and stairs – to mark the special occasion. In day-to-day operation, the roof will be a publically accessible gathering and relaxation space for students.
Nested within the opposite cores are twin sanctuaries devoted to worship and education. The smooth concrete forms encircling these spaces have no hard corners or boundaries. They appear limitless and are intended to permit and encourage free flexible forms of worship and communication.
Suspended cable nets support the glazed roof above each core – held in rigid tension due to their saddle-like curvature – without visually obstructing views to the sky above. A gradated frit pattern is applied to the overhead glass, shading worshippers in the center, but becoming less dense at the edges where sunlight filters onto the concrete.
The curved concrete walls and floors arch up and outward, deriving their structural integrity from their shell-like double curvature. The roof cantilevers outward over the support and circulation spaces arrayed around the facilities’ perimeter. The building is almost entirely wrapped by a full-height glass facade that exposes the concrete form of the sanctuaries to views from the exterior. The concrete floors of the building follow the subtle topography of the site. and merge with the sanctuary walls – a move that enhances seamless continuity with and gives the impression that the structure is an extension of the ground.
"The Jefferson Memorial is a presidential memorial built in Washington, D.C. between 1939 and 1943 in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence, a central intellectual force behind the American Revolution, founder of the Democratic-Republican Party, and the nation's third president.
The Jefferson Memorial features multiple Jefferson quotes designed to capture Jefferson's ideology and philosophy, known as Jeffersonian democracy, which was staunchly supportive of American republicanism, individual rights, religious freedom, states' rights, and virtue and prioritized and valued what he saw as the undervalued independent yeoman. Jefferson was simultaneously deeply skeptical of cities and financiers and hostile to aristocracy, elitism, and corruption. He is widely considered among the most influential political minds of his age and one of the most consequential intellectual forces behind the American Revolution.
The Jefferson Memorial is built in neoclassical style and is situated in West Potomac Park on the shore of the Potomac River. It was designed by John Russell Pope, a New York City architect, and built by Philadelphia contractor John McShain. Construction on it began in 1939 and was completed in 1943, though the bronze statue of Jefferson was not completed and added until four years after its dedication and opening, in 1947. Pope made references to the Roman Pantheon, whose designer was Apollodorus of Damascus, and to Jefferson's own design for the rotunda at the University of Virginia as inspirations for the memorial's aesthetics.
The Jefferson Memorial and White House form a main anchor point to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Washington Monument, initially intended to be built at the intersection of the White House and the Jefferson Memorial's site, was ultimately built further east because the ground at that location was deemed too soft and swampy.
The Jefferson Memorial is a designated national memorial and is managed by the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Mall and Memorial Parks division. In 1966, the Jefferson Memorial was named to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2007, it ranked fourth on the "list of America's favorite architecture", published by the American Institute of Architects.
The National Mall is a landscaped park near the downtown area of Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States, and contains and borders a number of museums of the Smithsonian Institution, art galleries, cultural institutions, and various memorials, sculptures, and statues. It is administered by the National Park Service (NPS) of the United States Department of the Interior as part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks unit of the National Park System. The park receives approximately 24 million visitors each year.
The core area of the National Mall extends between the United States Capitol grounds to the east and the Washington Monument to the west and is lined to the north and south by several museums and a federal office building. The term National Mall may also include areas that are also officially part of neighboring West Potomac Park to the south and west and Constitution Gardens to the north, extending to the Lincoln Memorial on the west and Jefferson Memorial to the south.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia, also known as just Washington or simply D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. It is located on the east bank of the Potomac River, which forms its southwestern and southern border with the U.S. state of Virginia, and it shares a land border with the U.S. state of Maryland on its other sides. The city was named for George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, and the federal district is named after Columbia, the female personification of the nation. As the seat of the U.S. federal government and several international organizations, the city is an important world political capital. It is one of the most visited cities in the U.S. with over 20 million annual visitors as of 2016.
The U.S. Constitution provides for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of Congress; the district is not a part of any U.S. state (nor is it one itself). The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of the capital district located along the Potomac River near the country's East Coast. The City of Washington was founded in 1791, and Congress held its first session there in 1800. In 1801, the territory, formerly part of Maryland and Virginia (including the settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria), officially became recognized as the federal district. In 1846, Congress returned the land originally ceded by Virginia, including the city of Alexandria; in 1871, it created a single municipal government for the remaining portion of the district. There have been efforts to make the city into a state since the 1880s, a movement that has gained momentum in recent years, and a statehood bill passed the House of Representatives in 2021.
The city is divided into quadrants centered on the Capitol, and there are as many as 131 neighborhoods. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 689,545, which makes it the 23rd most populous city in the U.S. as of 2020, the third most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic, and gives it a population larger than that of two U.S. states: Wyoming and Vermont. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's daytime population to more than one million during the workweek. Washington's metropolitan area, the country's sixth largest (including parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia), had a 2020 estimated population of 6.3 million residents; and over 54 million people live within 250 mi (400 km) of the District.
The three branches of the U.S. federal government are centered in the district: Congress (legislative), the president (executive), and the Supreme Court (judicial). Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 177 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profits, lobbying groups, and professional associations, including the World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization of American States, AARP, the National Geographic Society, the American Red Cross, and others.
A locally elected mayor and a 13-member council have governed the district since 1973. Congress maintains supreme authority over the city and may overturn local laws. The District of Columbia does not have representation in Congress, although D.C. residents elect a single at-large congressional delegate to the House of Representatives who has no vote. District voters choose three presidential electors in accordance with the Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1961." - info from Wikipedia.
The fall of 2022 I did my 3rd major cycling tour. I began my adventure in Montreal, Canada and finished in Savannah, GA. This tour took me through the oldest parts of Quebec and the 13 original US states. During this adventure I cycled 7,126 km over the course of 2.5 months and took more than 68,000 photos. As with my previous tours, a major focus was to photograph historic architecture.
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The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) prioritized shifting gears to ensure that LDCs are firmly in the driver’s seat on the road to prosperity.
With less than a decade to deliver on the 2030 Agenda, supporting LDCs as they harness their social and economic development potential is critical. The five-day conference in Doha, Qatar brought world leaders together with the private sector, civil society, parliamentarians, and young people to accelerate efforts in places where it is needed the most.
“LDC5 was a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build momentum on meaningful dialogue so that we can best understand what the next era of sustainable development in these countries will look like,” said UNOPS Acting Executive Director Jens Wandel.
© UNOPS/Jason Florio
Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health
Geneva - Switzerland, 25-29 January 2021. Copyright ©️ World Economic Forum/Pascal Bitz
Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, USA; International Business Council Garen K. Staglin, Chairman and Co-Founder, One Mind, USA
Miranda Wolpert, Head, Mental Health Priority Area, Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom
Moderated by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Springer Nature, United Kingdom
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Thousands of Nurses Hold National Day of Action Aug. 5 to Save Lives During COVID-19 and Beyond
As firsthand witnesses and actual victims during this COVID-19 crisis of a health care and economic system that prioritizes money over people, registered nurse members of National Nurses United (NNU) held on Aug. 5 more than 200 actions inside and outside hospital facilities in at least 16 states and the District of Columbia to demand that our elected leaders, government, and hospital employers take immediate action to save lives.
#ProtectNurses
#SaveLives
Prioritize everything.... The car is the least of my priorities. Love it but I at some point I got to buy a house.
The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) prioritized shifting gears to ensure that LDCs are firmly in the driver’s seat on the road to prosperity.
With less than a decade to deliver on the 2030 Agenda, supporting LDCs as they harness their social and economic development potential is critical. The five-day conference in Doha, Qatar brought world leaders together with the private sector, civil society, parliamentarians, and young people to accelerate efforts in places where it is needed the most.
“LDC5 was a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build momentum on meaningful dialogue so that we can best understand what the next era of sustainable development in these countries will look like,” said UNOPS Acting Executive Director Jens Wandel.
© UNOPS/Jason Florio
The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) prioritized shifting gears to ensure that LDCs are firmly in the driver’s seat on the road to prosperity.
With less than a decade to deliver on the 2030 Agenda, supporting LDCs as they harness their social and economic development potential is critical. The five-day conference in Doha, Qatar brought world leaders together with the private sector, civil society, parliamentarians, and young people to accelerate efforts in places where it is needed the most.
“LDC5 was a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build momentum on meaningful dialogue so that we can best understand what the next era of sustainable development in these countries will look like,” said UNOPS Acting Executive Director Jens Wandel.
© UNOPS/Jason Florio
Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney spoke in Edmonton on Sunday, April 26, 2020, about the variety of supports government is providing to help vulnerable Albertans during this unprecedented public health crisis.
A variety of efforts are being made to support vulnerable and at-risk Albertans feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Government is prioritizing support for those who need it most, including people with disabilities, people accessing income support programs, homeless and women’s shelters, and civil society organizations that support Albertans, including food banks.
Support is being provided to the disability community to help navigate this crisis. Programs such as Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) are still available during the pandemic.
Government is working with disability service provider partners to provide personal protective equipment, help maintain staffing, and develop policies to allow for easier access to supports and help ensure the well-being of individuals and families. A reference guide on COVID-19 for people with disabilities has also been developed to provide information on how to stay safe and limit the spread of the virus. This guide is available online.
Alberta Supports contact centres remain open, with services accessible by phone or online. Monthly benefits continue to be provided to Albertans accessing AISH and Income Support during the pandemic. Government will be exempting a portion of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) as income for AISH and Income Support recipients.
Homeless shelters and community organizations have received financial support to open 14 new shelter facilities to meet physical distancing requirements and are now focusing their efforts on re-housing to take people out of the shelter system. More than 400 people have been housed since the beginning of this crisis.
Women’s emergency shelters are helping to protect women and children experiencing domestic violence by providing safe isolation in hotels, adjusting programming to meet physical distancing requirements and hiring additional staff so they can respond to increased crisis calls, while continuing to provide supports to women and children.
Government has received 850 applications for the $30 million in funding from charities, not-for-profits and civil society organizations from across the province. These applications are currently being reviewed and urgent requests are being prioritized to deliver the most effective support to vulnerable Albertans.
Government also recently provided $5 million to help food banks and charities provide Albertans with food during this crisis. This funding helps ensure safe food distribution to Alberta’s food banks and will assist with efforts to respond to COVID-19. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
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)
Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney spoke in Edmonton on Sunday, April 26, 2020, about the variety of supports government is providing to help vulnerable Albertans during this unprecedented public health crisis.
A variety of efforts are being made to support vulnerable and at-risk Albertans feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Government is prioritizing support for those who need it most, including people with disabilities, people accessing income support programs, homeless and women’s shelters, and civil society organizations that support Albertans, including food banks.
Support is being provided to the disability community to help navigate this crisis. Programs such as Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) are still available during the pandemic.
Government is working with disability service provider partners to provide personal protective equipment, help maintain staffing, and develop policies to allow for easier access to supports and help ensure the well-being of individuals and families. A reference guide on COVID-19 for people with disabilities has also been developed to provide information on how to stay safe and limit the spread of the virus. This guide is available online.
Alberta Supports contact centres remain open, with services accessible by phone or online. Monthly benefits continue to be provided to Albertans accessing AISH and Income Support during the pandemic. Government will be exempting a portion of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) as income for AISH and Income Support recipients.
Homeless shelters and community organizations have received financial support to open 14 new shelter facilities to meet physical distancing requirements and are now focusing their efforts on re-housing to take people out of the shelter system. More than 400 people have been housed since the beginning of this crisis.
Women’s emergency shelters are helping to protect women and children experiencing domestic violence by providing safe isolation in hotels, adjusting programming to meet physical distancing requirements and hiring additional staff so they can respond to increased crisis calls, while continuing to provide supports to women and children.
Government has received 850 applications for the $30 million in funding from charities, not-for-profits and civil society organizations from across the province. These applications are currently being reviewed and urgent requests are being prioritized to deliver the most effective support to vulnerable Albertans.
Government also recently provided $5 million to help food banks and charities provide Albertans with food during this crisis. This funding helps ensure safe food distribution to Alberta’s food banks and will assist with efforts to respond to COVID-19. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health
Geneva - Switzerland, 25-29 January 2021. Copyright ©️ World Economic Forum/Pascal Bitz
Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, USA; International Business Council Garen K. Staglin, Chairman and Co-Founder, One Mind, USA
Miranda Wolpert, Head, Mental Health Priority Area, Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom
Moderated by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Springer Nature, United Kingdom
Nurses hold national day of action Jan. 13 to demand employers, Biden administration protect RNs, health care workers
Registered nurse members of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation’s largest union of RNs, hold actions across the country on Thursday, Jan. 13 — including a candlelight vigil in Washington, D.C. for nurses who lost their lives to Covid-19, and a national virtual press conference — to demand the hospital industry invest in safe staffing, and to demand that President Biden follow through on his campaign promise to protect nurses and prioritize public health.
NNU nurses emphasize that in recent weeks, the Biden administration has ripped away critical protections from health care workers and the public, with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) weakening Covid isolation guidelines and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announcing that it intends to withdraw critical Covid protections for health care workers—right when the Omicron variant is exploding across the country and hospitalizations are skyrocketing. Nurses emphasize that being left unprotected by the government and by their profit-driven hospital employers which have failed to invest in safe staffing and provide critical health and safety protections, has created such unsafe working conditions that nurses are being driven away from the profession.
#ProtectNurses
Even when you are organized along your entire trip, there could be moments where you will find yourself strayed. Orlando, Florida is no less than a heaven on planet earth, and prioritizing Places to Visit in Orlando Florida could get overwhelming and bewildering altogether.
When you chose to discover attractions by Mobility Scooter rental, things become calm and relaxing and you have all your time to dive deeper even in the meticulous of details. And, to make it easy for you to limit your search and make full use of the time of the trip, we have compiled some of the most visited places across the city of Orlando, Florida. Take a look!
1. Madame Tussauds Orlando
Immerse yourself in the stellar community of heroes’ featuring the justice league, pop stars, and great leaders. The marvelous Madame Tussauds Orlando portrays your favorite superheroes to offer you a brief encounter for an ultimate selfie. Superman, Aquaman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Taylor swift, and many more prominent identities ready to be embraced.
From saving the helicopter with Superman, posing with wonder woman, and exploring the sea adventure with Aquaman, your visit to Madame Tussauds Orlando Florida on a rental scooter will be phenomenal conquest. Therefore, join the most fantastic battle of your life as the heroes of justice league unite but make sure you’re there on your Mobility scooter to cheer them as they mop up all the armies of villains.
2. rentorlandoscooters.com/places-to-visit-in-orlando-florida/
A workshop held in Guatemala City brought together a broad group of stakeholders to refine the initial list of practices, validate the overall objectives and then evaluating the criteria of the three pillars of climate-smart agriculture (adaptation, mitigation and productivity). Photos: J.L.Urrea (CCAFS)
Prioritizing Workplace Mental Health
Geneva - Switzerland, 25-29 January 2021. Copyright ©️ World Economic Forum/Pascal Bitz
Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte, USA; International Business Council Garen K. Staglin, Chairman and Co-Founder, One Mind, USA
Miranda Wolpert, Head, Mental Health Priority Area, Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom
Moderated by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Springer Nature, United Kingdom
A portrait of Ndeye Ngom and her daughter Shady Kaye in her home in Ndienne, Senegal on July 11, 2016. Photo © Dominic Chavez/The Global Financing Facility
In Vietnam's climate-smart village of Ma in Yen Bai province, researchers and farmers discussed what tools they find most useful to tackle climate change. The tools will be whittled down and adapted for farmers to tackle the climate changes within their specific landscape. Vietnam, July 2015.
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6,530 cartons of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF), an essential part of acute malnutrition treatment, are loaded into trucks for dispatch to Amhara region. The RUTF will supply health facilities in 131 woredas, including hotspot one woredas, those prioritized as severely affected. While the El Niño-induced drought has run its course, communities are still experiencing residual effects from protracted drought seasons. UNICEF thanks the people of Japan for their generous contribution towards the survival and health of children in Ethiopia. ©UNICEF Ethiopia/2017/Rebecca Beauregard
Why wear a continuous glucose monitor?
Too much glucose in your bloodstream is toxic, too little is fatal. Our bodies prioritize by keeping us sick and alive (with obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes) in the former condition, and manufacturing glucose in the latter. Because of this, too much blood glucose is common, too little blood glucose is rare.
A continuous glucose monitor is another - provides minute by minute information about how the body handles this tightly controlled metabolite. Currently, these are used for people with diabetes (unfortunately a greater % of the population), eventually, as is being discussed, this technology may be embedded in the Apple Watch.
In terms of the product, I am fascinated by the color combinations chosen - the blue and yellow are clearly a complementary pair, making the device itself a color harmony.
This photo was made possible by Ivy and Jolene, my duplicated Julie (pictured on the far left). Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to include all three jammies in one photo (splicing separate photos together would have looked odd). Anyways, I admit I didn't prioritize any of these pajamas. I do enjoy dolly nightwear, but I tend to gravitate more towards everyday/casual attire. Julie has a particularly amazing wardrobe....so it's always been difficult for me to know which outfits I want to pick off first. I've had her original pajamas, on the far left, since I got my first doll. I purchased my Julie (on the far right) in July 2014, off of eBay. She belonged to someone's daughter who had outgrown playing with dolls. In the lot was Julie, her accessory set, and these pajamas...minus the slippers. I found the slippers not long after for $8ish all said and done on eBay too. There is something particularly timeless about these pajamas. They definitely have a 70s inspired vibe, but they are tame compared to her other sets. They are super soft and well made, and flatter Ivy too.
Her Zigzag Pajamas were out for years, but I never made a point of buying them. I ended up getting my set on eBay for Christmas one year. A seller had a few of Julie's newly retired outfits for great deals (around retail or less than). Funnily enough, the seller forgot to include the slippers in the package. They were super kind and responded to my message straight away. The slippers were mailed out quickly without any additional charge to me. What is it with me and Julie's slippers?!! These jammies are my least favorite. There is something a tad costumey about them. It's the decal on the shirt that takes it over the top. If this had been done with embroidery or left out altogether, the pajamas would seem more realistic. That being said, I do adore these with all my heart. I am OBSESSED with the pompom trim on the pant legs. They totally inspired the earrings I made to go with this outfit.
My newest outfit is on the far right. I totally underestimated how well made and beautiful this Pajamas & Robe set was. It was one of the few fashions left from Julie's collection that I didn't have. So when it qualified for a sale before Christmas one year, I ordered it (I want to say it was 2022). When I first opened the box, I was floored by the details. The tacky seeming robe was particularly well crafted. It's super thick and gorgeous. My mom used to have a few old robes in her closet like this one. The nightgown is sweet on its own. It's simple, but still eye catching. It even comes with matching yellow panties! Needless to say, I had a blast making earrings to go with this set too.
Outfits in photo (from left to right):
-Julie's Pajamas
-Julie's Zigzag Pajamas
-Julie's Pajamas & Robe
Why wear a continuous glucose monitor?
Too much glucose in your bloodstream is toxic, too little is fatal. Our bodies prioritize by keeping us sick and alive (with obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes) in the former condition, and manufacturing glucose in the latter. Because of this, too much blood glucose is common, too little blood glucose is rare.
A continuous glucose monitor is another - provides minute by minute information about how the body handles this tightly controlled metabolite. Currently, these are used for people with diabetes (unfortunately a greater % of the population), eventually, as is being discussed, this technology may be embedded in the Apple Watch.
In terms of the product, I am fascinated by the color combinations chosen - the blue and yellow are clearly a complementary pair, making the device itself a color harmony.
Terry Tanner of the Environmental Protection Agency and his Coast Guard counterparts finish an assessment of a vessel in Garrison Bight, a harbor on Key West, Florida, Oct. 2, 2017. Assessed vessels are prioritized for removal based on their threat to the environment and their hazard to navigation. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class David Weydert.
Love Is A Dance of Promises
by Michael Doyle
To weave the fabric of lasting bonds
To feel first love and move beyond
It is a path that is a kind of worship
Making us into a resilient relationship
Losing you would be to die without dying
The tears ripping me apart without crying
The weight of your soul is felt in your walk
This late hour holds this as more than talk
Five promises that will help us to thrive
Five promises that will help our love survive
I will be here for you in the no matter what
We will remind each other if ever we've forgot
We make again commitments of loving trust
Knowing no other way than we simply must
Knowing that communication begins with respect
Promising in the good and bad, we won't neglect
Truth is the cornerstone of our loving intimacy
We promise to embrace the depths of vulnerability
Honesty is embraced without fear as our currency
The bridge between us is lived in our integrity
Five promises that will help us to thrive
Five promises that will help our love survive
I will be here for you in the no-matter-what
We will remind each other if ever we've forgot
Cultivated compassion becomes a promised tapestry
Tending to each other's wounds, we are sanctuary
Unwavering, we seed our garden with needed kindness
Promising understanding light instead of blindness
We prioritize growth for each other and loved together
Nurturing passion and making our shared dreams better
Each obstacle and challenge is another opportunity
Lived as stepping stones that will bring stronger unity
Five promises that will help us to thrive
Five promises that will help our love survive
I will be here for you in the no-matter-what
We will remind each other if ever we've forgot
We promise to cherish the small moments that we weave
Each a part of the tapestry shared as we believe
Shoulder to shoulder, we stand strong in our solidarity
Holding hands in times of joy and sorrow's soul sincerity
But most of all, we promise to choose love every single day
In life's ebb and flow, we promise to live love in every way
Letting each other's love always be our best guiding lights
Leading us through our best days and in our darkest nights
Five promises that will help us to thrive
Five promises that will help our love survive
I will be here for you in the no-matter-what
We will remind each other if ever we've forgot
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