View allAll Photos Tagged Prioritize
Hartford, CT. Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano (R-North Haven) talked with the press today regarding a Department of Transportation internal memo that contains an alarming assessment of Gov. Ned Lamont’s plans concerning transportation funding. The memo, which was obtained by the Senate Republican Office after repeated requests, addresses the impact of Gov. Lamont eliminating $250 million in transportation investments. This funding was authorized by the biennium bipartisan budget which included a portion of the Republican “Prioritize Progress” policy to authorize this investment. The memo concludes that eliminating this funding will severely constrict needed infrastructure investments across the state and allow roads and bridges to deteriorate. March 28, 2019. Photos Joseph Lemieux Jr. CT Senate Republicans.
Attendees work to prioritize their best ideas during the closing session/brainstorm at the 2018 Design Matters Conference in Seattle.
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.
Credit: ©2015CIAT/Georgina Smith
Please credit accordingly and leave a comment when you use a CIAT photo.
For more info: ciat-comunicaciones@cgiar.org
via
We’ve written a lot recently about the possibilities unleashed by interconnected technologies (broadly referred to as the Internet of Things or IoT). From smart homes that prioritize comfort and ease-of-use for homeowners to smart buildings (commercial, residential, or industrial) that integrate systems to achieve massive energy savings, the growing combination of IoT technology and solar energy is very promising.
There’s an even greater application for this technology, however - one that could help our inefficient, unstable energy infrastructure enter the modern era. Grid modernization, the effort to update an electric grid that hasn’t changed much over the last century, can incorporate IoT technology to create a more resilient, accessible, and efficient power distribution system. Here’s how:
Smart Meters are Just the Beginning
The initial application of interconnected technology to hit the grid has been the implementation of “smart meters” over the past decade or so. While not everyone is happy with the way utilities have used smart meters, they mark the beginning stages of a modern grid by making two-way communication between utilities and homes possible. This sharing of information benefits utilities, consumers, and the grid that connects them.
As Capgemini notes, “Utilities want to profitably manage supply and demand, while customers want uninterrupted service, with lower carbon emissions and greater control over usage and costs. One way of providing that greater degree of control is through information.” Smart meters allow utilities to remotely monitor energy usage to better prepare for peaks and lows and regulate the demand being placed on the grid. For consumers, smart meters provide a more detailed understanding of energy usage, including time of use pricing. For those consumers who produce their own energy through distributed generation systems, smart meters also document the flow of power back onto the grid.
But smart meters are just the first step towards building a smarter grid through innovative technology.
IoT Technologies Make the Grid Smarter
In addition to more advanced metering, the interconnected web of devices we call the Internet of Things offers greater grid stability and accessibility for renewable energy generation systems. These technologies include smart inverters for solar panels, which automatically adjust the power supply to the correct voltage, and smart thermostats, which learn usage patterns to anticipate demand (or skirt high demand periods entirely).
In terms of updating the energy transmission infrastructure to create greater stability and efficiency, many IoT technologies are being implemented. The U.S. Department of Energy writes that “Through the IoT, advanced sensors can gather new data from grid assets to give grid operators better insight into infrastructure performance; controls can work across the transmission and distribution systems that are responsive to changing grid conditions, based on shifting generation mixes, physical conditions, or security threats.” These include smart sensors that can detect areas where power is being lost, intelligent distribution transformers that can help prevent outages, and line fault indicators that can predict weaknesses and suggest areas that are in need of repair.
These technologies also enhance distributed generation system’s relationship to the grid, giving consumers who generate some (or all) of their own power more seamlessly access, whether they are drawing power or adding it. Distributed generation is a vital component of any grid modernization effort, as incorporating renewable energy reduces demand from less sustainable sources while decreasing the burden on our vulnerable infrastructure.
Growing the Smart Grid
Last year, the Department of Energy announced a $50 million award “to begin research and development of tools that can enable the next-generation of grid infrastructure,” as StateTech reports. This initiative is a response to the escalating challenges facing the grid, including increasingly unpredictable and damaging storms as well as cyber-threats that make our energy infrastructure vulnerable.
As consumers, we can contribute to grid modernization efforts through implementing our own smart home or building systems to reduce power use and save money. Solar-connected IoT devices are making the generation and storage of solar power more efficient and cost-effective than ever.
If you’re ready to learn more about the solar IoT solutions that can enhance your comfort and your bottom line, contact us today!
from
www.solardesignstudio.com/RSSRetrieve.aspx?ID=13199&A...
solardesignstudio.weebly.com/blog/smart-grids-energy-infr...
Facilitation Workshop 2014: Professionals from around the State learn valuable facilitation skill from NOAA's Office for Coastal Management Trainers.
Photo Credit: N.C. Coastal Reserve
The product back log was prioritized with the most pressing items on the top of the wall and items that can wait near the bottom of the wall. If something is high risk or is a prerequisite for another item to be completed, it went near or at the top. Items such as packing our dishes went at the bottom.
The Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations launched the formulation of the joint strategic partnership framework for the next five years.
The Ministry of Economy and Industry hosted the launch of the joint consultation process, which brought together senior government officials, development partners, representatives from the private sector and civil society to identify the broad priority areas for the cooperation between the UN system and the Government. The prospective collaboration framework will be aligned with the national priorities that are articulated in ‘Azerbaijan: Vision 2020’ development concept, which builds on the country’s latest socio-economic achievements and provides a framework for its transition from a traditional economy to a knowledge-based, competitive and diversified economy.
The new strategy will support the agreed international goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda, a new framework for sustainable development, reaffirming the mutual commitment of the Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations to further deepen partnership and continue working in a concerted and effective manner. It will constitute a robust mechanism to foster coherence, relevance, effectiveness and efficiency within the UN system, and will give a significant attention to achieving results, with a focus on strengthening national Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) capacity and deepening the integration of M&E into national development planning process.
On behalf of the Government of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Economy and Industry will further co-lead the process of the preparation of the next partnership strategy until the end of August together with the United Nations and in consultation with all government and international partners. The strategic directions and expected results of the next partnership framework will be validated tentatively by end-September and endorsed by the Government by December 2014.
Officials from the 66 MDS continue to vaccinate personnel deemed eligible by the Department of Defense prioritization schema while vaccine supplies last.
The Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations launched the formulation of the joint strategic partnership framework for the next five years.
The Ministry of Economy and Industry hosted the launch of the joint consultation process, which brought together senior government officials, development partners, representatives from the private sector and civil society to identify the broad priority areas for the cooperation between the UN system and the Government. The prospective collaboration framework will be aligned with the national priorities that are articulated in ‘Azerbaijan: Vision 2020’ development concept, which builds on the country’s latest socio-economic achievements and provides a framework for its transition from a traditional economy to a knowledge-based, competitive and diversified economy.
The new strategy will support the agreed international goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda, a new framework for sustainable development, reaffirming the mutual commitment of the Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations to further deepen partnership and continue working in a concerted and effective manner. It will constitute a robust mechanism to foster coherence, relevance, effectiveness and efficiency within the UN system, and will give a significant attention to achieving results, with a focus on strengthening national Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) capacity and deepening the integration of M&E into national development planning process.
On behalf of the Government of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Economy and Industry will further co-lead the process of the preparation of the next partnership strategy until the end of August together with the United Nations and in consultation with all government and international partners. The strategic directions and expected results of the next partnership framework will be validated tentatively by end-September and endorsed by the Government by December 2014.
The Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations launched the formulation of the joint strategic partnership framework for the next five years.
The Ministry of Economy and Industry hosted the launch of the joint consultation process, which brought together senior government officials, development partners, representatives from the private sector and civil society to identify the broad priority areas for the cooperation between the UN system and the Government. The prospective collaboration framework will be aligned with the national priorities that are articulated in ‘Azerbaijan: Vision 2020’ development concept, which builds on the country’s latest socio-economic achievements and provides a framework for its transition from a traditional economy to a knowledge-based, competitive and diversified economy.
The new strategy will support the agreed international goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda, a new framework for sustainable development, reaffirming the mutual commitment of the Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations to further deepen partnership and continue working in a concerted and effective manner. It will constitute a robust mechanism to foster coherence, relevance, effectiveness and efficiency within the UN system, and will give a significant attention to achieving results, with a focus on strengthening national Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) capacity and deepening the integration of M&E into national development planning process.
On behalf of the Government of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Economy and Industry will further co-lead the process of the preparation of the next partnership strategy until the end of August together with the United Nations and in consultation with all government and international partners. The strategic directions and expected results of the next partnership framework will be validated tentatively by end-September and endorsed by the Government by December 2014.
Preventative Prioritized…As part of World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2024, Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Health Promotion teamed up with Mental Health Clinic behavioral health technician corpsmen to visibility share and raise awareness of the critically importance of the date for all in attendance. “We focused on Firearm Safety as it relates to suicides. We had more than 25 participants who attended and we handed out about 20 firearm safety kits. It turned out to be well-received by patients and staff,” explained Trish Skinner, Health Promotion and Wellness Center department head. The informational display set up on the quarterdeck included a trivia wheel spin to test each contestant on their knowledge on mental health and suicide awareness. NMRTC Bremerton’s effort are in conjunction with the Department of Defense recognizing September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month through its campaign, “Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect.” For anyone having a mental health crisis, please call 988 for the Military and Veteran Crisis Line, press 1 or text 838255 or chat with a live counselor. For Spanish, press 2. Civilians can also call 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Line (Official Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs office).
The Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations launched the formulation of the joint strategic partnership framework for the next five years.
The Ministry of Economy and Industry hosted the launch of the joint consultation process, which brought together senior government officials, development partners, representatives from the private sector and civil society to identify the broad priority areas for the cooperation between the UN system and the Government. The prospective collaboration framework will be aligned with the national priorities that are articulated in ‘Azerbaijan: Vision 2020’ development concept, which builds on the country’s latest socio-economic achievements and provides a framework for its transition from a traditional economy to a knowledge-based, competitive and diversified economy.
The new strategy will support the agreed international goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda, a new framework for sustainable development, reaffirming the mutual commitment of the Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations to further deepen partnership and continue working in a concerted and effective manner. It will constitute a robust mechanism to foster coherence, relevance, effectiveness and efficiency within the UN system, and will give a significant attention to achieving results, with a focus on strengthening national Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) capacity and deepening the integration of M&E into national development planning process.
On behalf of the Government of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Economy and Industry will further co-lead the process of the preparation of the next partnership strategy until the end of August together with the United Nations and in consultation with all government and international partners. The strategic directions and expected results of the next partnership framework will be validated tentatively by end-September and endorsed by the Government by December 2014.
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.
Credit: ©2015CIAT/Georgina Smith
Please credit accordingly and leave a comment when you use a CIAT photo.
For more info: ciat-comunicaciones@cgiar.org
Remember: a moment of distraction can lead to irreversible outcomes. Always prioritize road safety and avoid using your phone while driving.
Prompts: a photorealistic high detail image taken with a car dashcam from the point of view of the driver of a boy and a car right before it runs over the boy, the boy is with dark curly hear, black stylish glasses, black Tshirt, standing with a scared face screaming holding his hands out, a second before he is run over by a car in the middle of an urban street, having the word "STOP" written in large red in front of the boy and partly hidden by the car. the driver is distracted and has a is a phone in the drivers hand --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
Created with #midjourney #photoshop
Thank you for your visit, faves, and kind comments. 😊
© AI Art Legends 2022
Are you in search of exceptional winter camps in Milton and Oakville that offer a perfect blend of fun and learning for your kids? Look no further! Dragon Taekwondo presents an outstanding winter camp program, designed to provide children with an unforgettable experience during their winter break. In this article, we'll delve into what sets our winter camps apart and why opting for Taekwondo Winter Break Camps for Kids is a smart choice for both fun-loving kids and parents who prioritize their child's growth and development.
1. Rock Climbing Adventures
At Dragon Taekwondo's winter camps, we believe in offering diverse experiences. Your child will have the opportunity to explore the thrilling world of rock climbing, developing not only physical strength but also courage and determination.
2. Gymnastics Mastery
Our winter camp isn't just about martial arts; it's a holistic experience. Kids will have the chance to master gymnastics, improving their balance, flexibility, and overall physical fitness.
3. Ninja Course Challenge
What's an adventure without a ninja course? Your child can channel their inner ninja as they tackle obstacle courses, enhancing their agility, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
4. Arts and Crafts Creativity
Unleash your child's creativity with our arts and crafts sessions. They'll have the opportunity to express themselves through art, building fine motor skills and fostering imagination.
5. Outdoor Games Galore
Winter doesn't mean staying indoors! We encourage outdoor play with various exciting games that promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the great outdoors.
6. Epic Nerf Wars
Let the battles begin! Our Nerf Wars sessions are a hit among kids, offering adrenaline-pumping action while teaching strategy and cooperation.
7. Weapons Training - Safely
Safety is our top priority. Children will learn weapons training in a controlled and supervised environment, instilling discipline and respect for martial arts.
8. Interactive Virtual Games
We embrace technology for educational purposes. Kids can enjoy interactive virtual games that challenge their minds and encourage strategic thinking.
9. And Much More!
Our winter camp isn't just a list of activities; it's a comprehensive program that caters to your child's physical, mental, and emotional development.
Why Choose Taekwondo Winter Break Camps for Kids?
1. Balance
Taekwondo is an art that emphasizes balance, not just physically but also in life. Your child will learn the value of equilibrium and how to apply it in everyday situations.
2. Coordination
The precise movements of Taekwondo promote coordination, helping children improve their motor skills and body awareness.
3. Strength
Through martial arts training, kids will build strength, not just in their bodies but also in their character.
4. Discipline
Discipline is a core tenet of Taekwondo, and our camp instills it in a fun and engaging way, fostering good behavior and self-control.
5. Teamwork
Taekwondo isn't just an individual sport. Kids will learn the importance of teamwork and cooperation through partner exercises.
6. Compassion
We teach respect and compassion for others, helping kids become kind and empathetic individuals.
7. Honorable Competition
Competition is healthy when it's honorable. Our camps teach kids how to compete with integrity and sportsmanship.
8. Self-confidence
As kids master new skills and face challenges, their self-confidence will soar, preparing them for future success.
9. Dedication
Taekwondo requires dedication and perseverance. These qualities will stay with your child throughout their life.
Conclusion
Dragon Taekwondo's winter camps in Milton and Oakville offer a unique blend of fun, learning, and character development. Our program goes beyond typical winter break activities, ensuring that your child returns home not only with unforgettable memories but also with enhanced skills and qualities that will benefit them for a lifetime.
If you're looking for an enriching winter camp experience for your child, look no further. Join us at Dragon Taekwondo, and let your child embark on an exciting journey of growth and discovery.
FAQs
1. How can I enroll my child in Dragon Taekwondo's winter camps?
Enrolling your child is easy! Simply visit our website and follow the enrollment instructions provided.
2. What age group is the winter camp suitable for?
Our winter camp is designed for children aged 5 to 15, ensuring age-appropriate activities and challenges.
3. Are the martial arts sessions safe for beginners?
Absolutely! Our martial arts instructors are highly trained and prioritize safety, making it a perfect place for beginners to start their journey.
4. Do I need to provide any equipment for the camp?
We provide all the necessary equipment for our activities, so you don't need to worry about bringing anything extra.
5. Can I schedule a tour of your facilities before enrolling my child?
Of course! We encourage parents and children to visit our facilities to get a feel for the environment and meet our friendly staff before making a decision.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to have an amazing winter break experience while gaining valuable life skills. Join Dragon Taekwondo's winter camps today! dragontkd.ca/winter-break-camps/
Heydar Alirza oghlu Aliyev was an Azerbaijani politician who was a Soviet party boss in the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic from 1969 to 1982, and the third president of Azerbaijan from October 1993 to October 2003.
He was a high-ranking official in the KGB of the Azerbaijan SSR, serving for 28 years in Soviet state security organs (1941–1969). He governed Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982 as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Azerbaijan. He held the post of First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union from 1982 to 1987. He rose through the ranks due to his close associations with Leonid Brezhnev and Yuri Andropov.
Aliyev was installed as president of Azerbaijan after the 1993 military coup ousted President Abulfaz Elchibey. Elchibey was a prominent Soviet dissident and Azerbaijani nationalist leader who had been elected as president in independent Azerbaijan's first free election in 1992. Aliyev's installation as president put an end to Azerbaijan's short post-independence democratic interlude. Shortly after taking charge, Aliyev organized a presidential election where he won nearly 99% of the vote.
His regime in Azerbaijan has been described as dictatorial, authoritarian, and repressive. He was also said to have run a heavy-handed police state where elections were rigged and dissent was repressed. A cult of personality developed around Aliyev, which has continued after his death in 2003. Shortly before his death, his son Ilham Aliyev was elected president in a fraudulent election and continues to lead Azerbaijan to this day.
According to both his official biography and the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, Aliyev was born on 10 May 1923 in the city of Nakhchivan. His family had moved to Nakhchivan before his birth from the village of Comardlı (modern-day Tanahat in the Syunik Province of Armenia), located only a few miles from Nakhchivan. Some sources claim that Aliyev was actually born 2 years earlier in Comardlı, but that it was later decided that a senior Azerbaijani politician should not have an Armenian place of birth. His father was from Comardlı and his mother was from Vorotan (also in modern-day Syunik Province of Armenia). Aliyev had four brothers: Hasan, Huseyn, Jalal, and Agil, as well as three sisters: Sura, Shafiga and Rafiga.
After graduating from the Nakhchivan Pedagogical School, Aliyev attended the Azerbaijan Industrial Institute (now the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University) from 1939 to 1941, where he studied architecture. In 1949 and 1950, he studied at the USSR Ministry of State Security Higher School in Leningrad. Aliyev's official biography also states that he studied at Baku State University, graduating with a degree in history in 1957. According to American journalist Pete Earley, Aliyev first attended the Ministry of State Security Academy in Leningrad and graduated in 1944. He also took Senior Staff Professional Development courses at the Dzerzhinsky Higher School of the KGB in Moscow in 1966.
In 1948, Aliyev married Zarifa Aliyeva. On 12 October 1955, their daughter Sevil Aliyeva was born. On 24 December 1961, their son Ilham was born. Zarifa Aliyeva died of cancer in 1985.
During World War II, he served as commander of a Smersh battalion, which conducted intelligence operations on the Soviet Union's own forces and executed soldiers who deserted or fought insufficiently hard.
He joined the Azerbaijan SSR People's Commissariat for State Security (NKGB) in 1944 and proceeded to become the department head of the State Security Committee of Azerbaijan SSR in 1950, after he graduated from the Senior Staff Training School of the USSR State Security Committee.
In 1954, as part of a government reform, the NKGB, which was previously named the Ministry of State Security (MGB), was again renamed, this time as the KGB. Sources point to Aliyev working in the Azerbaijani KGB‘s Eastern Division, which included Iran and the Middle East. During this time, Aliyev was a close associate of Semyon Tvsigun. Aliyev became head of the Azerbaijani KGB in 1960 and eventually received the rank of major general. During his time in Soviet secret service, Aliyev was mostly unknown in Azerbaijan.
Aliyev was elected First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Azerbaijan Communist Party at its Plenary Session held on 12 July 1969. He was reportedly selected for the job by Brezhnev after his friend Semyon Tsvigun, Brezhnev's brother-in-law, advocated for Aliyev's selection.
Aliyev subsequently dominated affairs in Soviet-era Azerbaijan. Described as the "Monarch of Azerbaijan", Aliyev established an extensive patronage network across Azerbaijan and profited on the black market. According to Harold James Perkin, Aliyev was "surrounded by female ‘volunteers’ whose services were mainly sexual."
In his obituary, The Washington Post wrote, "He made a name for himself by smashing local mafia groups, but his personal circle moved in to profit off oil, caviar and other sectors." Aliyev was selective in his anti-corruption campaign, as he targeted those that refused to cooperate with him but rewarding and elevating those that did.
Aliyev frequently treated Brezhnev with lavish gifts. The gifts include a ‘Sun-king’ diamond ring worth 226,000 roubles and a jewel-encrusted framed protrait to Brezhnev. Aliyev built a palace for Brezhnev's personal use for his official visit in 1982.
He promoted individuals from his native Nakhichevan to leadership positions in the Azerbaijan SSR. He also promoted Azerbaijani culture and language.
In the early 1980s, Aliyev barred the children of certain legal personnel from attending the republic's law school, in a purported effort to curb a self-perpetuating elite based on corruption.
Aliyev was subsequently promoted to the Moscow Politburo in 1976.
Aliyev became a candidate (non-voting) member of the Soviet Politburo in 1976. He held this position until December 1982, when Yuri Andropov promoted him to the office of First Deputy Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers and made him a full member of the Politburo. Aliyev also served at the Council of Ministers as the first deputy chairman in 1974–1979.
Aliyev supported the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. At the 1981 Party Congress, Aliyev praised Brezhnev profusely.
On 22 November 1982, Andropov promoted Aliyev from a candidate to a full member of the Soviet Politburo and appointed him to the post of First Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, responsible for transportation and social services. Aliyev thus attained the highest position ever reached by an Azerbaijani in the Soviet Union.
Aliyev was dismissed from his position as First Deputy Premier and from the Politburo by Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987, officially on health grounds, but the two had fallen out over Gorbachev's anti-corruption campaign. Aliyev had fallen out with Gorbachev and was one of the gold guard cleared out as part of Gorbachev's Perestroika.
After his forced retirement in 1987, Aliyev remained in Moscow until 1990. He suffered a heart attack during this time. Aliyev publicly opposed the January 1990 Soviet military crackdown in Baku, which had followed the continuing conflict regarding Nagorno-Karabakh.
Almost immediately after this public appearance, Aliyev left Moscow for his native Nakhchivan. There, Aliyev reinvented himself as a moderate nationalist. He was elected the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan SSR in Baku in October 1990. Under the pressure and criticism from groups connected to his nemesis, the leader of Soviet Azerbaijan Ayaz Mutallibov, Aliyev again returned to Nakhchivan, where he was elected Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of Nakhchivan in 1991. He resigned that same year from the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
By December 1991, when the Soviet Union dissolved and Azerbaijan formally became an independent state, Aliyev independently governed Nakhchivan in spite of Mutallibov's presidency. Early 1992 saw increased violence in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War following the fall of Shusha, the last Azerbaijani-populated town in Nagorno-Karabakh. These events resulted in Mutallibov's resignation and the subsequent rise to power of the Azerbaijan Popular Front led by Abulfaz Elchibey. Elchibey was elected as president in Azerbaijan's first free and fair elections in 1992.
During Elchibey's one year in power, Aliyev continued to govern Nakhchivan without any deference to the official government in Baku. The attempt by the Popular Front's Minister of Interior Isgandar Hamidov to forcibly overthrow Aliyev in Nakhchivan was thwarted by local militia at the regional airport. During the same period, Aliyev independently negotiated a cease-fire agreement in Nakhchivan with the then-President of Armenia, Levon Ter-Petrosyan.
Aliyev was elected as the leader of New Azerbaijan Party at its constituent congress organized in Nakhchivan on 21 November 1992.
In 1993, Elchibey was ousted from power in a Russia-backed military coup led by Surat Huseynov, a military commander that Elchibey had fired. Aliyev was installed as President, and Aliyev in turn appointed Huseynov as prime minister. According to historian Audrey Altsadt and Thomas de Waal, Aliyev did not appear to have a direct role in the coup. In August 1993, Elchibey was stripped of his presidency by a nationwide referendum.
Aliyev disbanded 33 battalions loyal to Elchibey's Popular Front party. Amid this turmoil, Azerbaijan lost enormous swaths of territory to Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and had effectively lost the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.
On 3 October 1993, Aliyev organized the 1993 Azerbaijani presidential election where he allowed two unknown candidates to run against him. He was elected President of the Republic of Azerbaijan with 98.8 percent of the vote. On 11 October 1998, he was re-elected, winning 77 percent of the vote. Aliyev was nominated as a candidate in the 2003 presidential elections, but declined to run in the elections in connection with health problems.
Aliyev prioritized establishing warmer relations with Russia more than the previous leadership of Azerbaijan did. He stated in his speech at Milli Majlis on 15 June 1993, after being elected as the head of Parliament of Azerbaijan: "Russia, our northern neighbor, is absolutely a vast state. Undoubtedly, the relation based on independent principles between Azerbaijan and Russia must be better, broader and more fruitful." The Agreement on Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Security between Russia and Azerbaijan was signed on 3 July 1997. Aliyev paid his first official trip to Russia as a President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in July 1997 with the invitation of Russian President Boris Yeltsin. Relations with Russia further developed through Aliyev-Putin negotiations during their bilateral visits (Vladimir Putin visited Azerbaijan in 2001 and Aliyev paid a reciprocal visit to Russia in 2002). The agreements on "The Status and Benefiting Principles of Gabala Radio Location Station", "Long term economic cooperation agreement between Russian Federation and the Azerbaijan Republic until the year 2010", and "The common declaration of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev" were signed in the latter meeting.
Aliyev's health began to fail in 1999 when he had a major heart bypass operation in the United States at the Cleveland Clinic. He later had prostate surgery and a hernia operation. He collapsed while giving a speech on live television in April 2003. On 6 August, Aliyev returned to the US for treatment of congestive heart failure and kidney problems. He did not return to Azerbaijan again.
Less than two weeks before the 2003 Azerbaijani presidential election, he withdrew his candidacy and appointed his son Ilham as his party's sole presidential candidate. On 12 December 2003, President Aliyev died at the Cleveland Clinic. He was given a large state funeral and buried at the Alley of Honor cemetery in Baku.
Heydar Aliyev's son Ilham Aliyev won a presidential election on 15 October 2003 widely considered to have been fraudulent. International observers criticized the contest as falling well below expected standards.
Throughout his life, Aliyev was awarded a number of state orders and medals, international awards, and elected honourable doctor of universities in many countries. Awards he has received include the Order of Lenin five times, the Order of the Red Star once, and Hero of the Socialist Labor twice. On 27 March 1997 in Kyiv, Ukraine, Aliyev received Ukraine's highest award, the Yaroslav Mudry Order, and on 13 April 1999, Turkey's highest honour, the Atatürk International Peace Prize. On 3 April 2003, he was elected a professor and authorized member of the Academy of Safety of the Russian Federation, and was subsequently awarded the Premium of Yuri Andropov. On 10 May 2003, he was decorated with the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called—Russia's supreme award. A statue of Aliyev has been unveiled in a Tašmajdan Park in Belgrade; its renovation was aided by 2 million euros ($2.9 million) from the Azerbaijani government. In August 2012 a statue of Aliyev which had been gifted to Mexico by the Azerbaijani embassy was installed in a park in Mexico City but was removed the following January after proving controversial. On April 10, 2023, Heydar Aliyev Street was opened in the center of Astana, the Presidents of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan took part in the opening ceremony.
Congressman Max Rose, who has prioritized increasing mail security, announced that following his efforts, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has upgraded all postal boxes with anti-fishing technologies in his South Brooklyn and Staten Island Congressional District. The announcement follows a roundtable Rose held earlier this year with USPS officials and Brooklyn community leaders to discuss the postal issues residents of Gravesend and Dyker Heights routinely face, including theft of mail and packages.
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.
Credit: ©2015CIAT/Georgina Smith
Please credit accordingly and leave a comment when you use a CIAT photo.
For more info: ciat-comunicaciones@cgiar.org
In any long-term relationship, the intensity of intimacy can ebb and flow. This is a natural progression, as life's demands and routines tend to prioritize over passion. However, reigniting that spark isn't an insurmountable task. Here are eight proven ways to breathe new life into your intimate moments:
Delve into Erotic Literature or Films
Sometimes, all it takes to reignite passion is a bit of inspiration. Exploring erotic literature or watching tasteful adult films together can stimulate both conversation and desire. These mediums open up a world of fantasies, scenarios, and techniques you can experiment with, making intimacy both thrilling and novel.
Use Sex Toys During Intimacy
For many couples, adding an online sex toys store in UAE to the bedroom may completely shift the dynamic. They can bring a new level of enjoyment to your private moments, whether you use them to experiment with new sensations or to help you feel more content.
From vibrating rings designed for couples to dildos and beyond, there's a vast array of toys tailored to every preference and need. Communicate with your partner about boundaries and ensure both parties are comfortable.
Together, discovering and choosing toys can promote deeper knowledge and connection, enhancing enthusiasm and anticipation. A great aid in this trip can be a toy just keep in mind that the goal is shared enjoyment and discovery.
Redesign Your Bedroom
Your environment significantly influences your mood. Is your bedroom more of a utility space or a romantic getaway? Consider investing in sultry bed linens, mood lighting, or scented candles. Play soft, romantic tunes in the background. You encourage romance by making your bedroom a haven for lovers.
Join a Couple's Workshop
Workshops for couples are a great resource. They provide methods, ideas, and methods to improve intimacy. Your emotional and physical connection will be strengthened as you explore each other's bodies and desires in novel, profound ways under the guidance of an expert.
Introduce Playful Challenges
Achieving intimacy involves both the deed and the build-up. Introduce naughty incentives, such as a sensual massage or a striptease, with humorous challenges or bets. These difficulties may keep you both on your toes because anticipation is a potent aphrodisiac.
Adventurous Getaways
Sometimes all it takes to shift your perspective is a change of location. Plan impromptu weekend excursions to remote locations or reserve a room at a five-star hotel. The novelty of the setting may bring back the thrill of early dating, which may result in intense encounters.
Sensual Massage Nights
Set aside a night each week to massage one another. Invest in calming music, scented oils, and time spent concentrating on one another. This not only helps you unwind, but it also forges a strong physical bond that frequently results in more private exchanges.
Communicate and Experiment
Open communication is the bedrock of any fulfilling intimate relationship. Discuss your fantasies, what excites you, and what you'd like to try. Whether it's experimenting with new positions, role-playing, or introducing sensual foods into foreplay – always keep the channels of communication open. This ensures both partners are comfortable and excited about trying something new.
Rekindling passion is essentially about bucking habits and making an effort to rediscover one another. It involves embracing openness, novelty, and respect for one another. Whether you and your partner have been together for a year or ten, keep in mind that intimacy is a joint exploration of the self. Your likes and wants will alter as your life does. You may maintain a vibrant, satisfying, and ever-evolving romantic life by remaining curious and putting each other's needs first.
2013 ReSAKSS Annual Conference on “Achieving the Maputo Declaration Target and Prioritizing Public Agricultural Expenditures”, Dakar, Senegal, Nov 12-13 2013
The Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations launched the formulation of the joint strategic partnership framework for the next five years.
The Ministry of Economy and Industry hosted the launch of the joint consultation process, which brought together senior government officials, development partners, representatives from the private sector and civil society to identify the broad priority areas for the cooperation between the UN system and the Government. The prospective collaboration framework will be aligned with the national priorities that are articulated in ‘Azerbaijan: Vision 2020’ development concept, which builds on the country’s latest socio-economic achievements and provides a framework for its transition from a traditional economy to a knowledge-based, competitive and diversified economy.
The new strategy will support the agreed international goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda, a new framework for sustainable development, reaffirming the mutual commitment of the Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations to further deepen partnership and continue working in a concerted and effective manner. It will constitute a robust mechanism to foster coherence, relevance, effectiveness and efficiency within the UN system, and will give a significant attention to achieving results, with a focus on strengthening national Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) capacity and deepening the integration of M&E into national development planning process.
On behalf of the Government of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Economy and Industry will further co-lead the process of the preparation of the next partnership strategy until the end of August together with the United Nations and in consultation with all government and international partners. The strategic directions and expected results of the next partnership framework will be validated tentatively by end-September and endorsed by the Government by December 2014.
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.
Credit: ©2015CIAT/Georgina Smith
Please credit accordingly and leave a comment when you use a CIAT photo.
For more info: ciat-comunicaciones@cgiar.org
Learn to use the wind, moon, sun and stars to navigate. Learning plant growth will also help with wilderness survival.
Learning basic first aid that is suited to wilderness survival is very important and may well save a life. Learning to prioritize the need of the victim is first. It is advisable to take a first aid course if at all possible.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/surviving-final-bubble-pdf-review-...
You may not be a weather person, but learning to predict the weather will make your adventure much safer. Changes in wind pressure can be detected by changes in plant life. Learning the difference in cloud formations will teach you when it is necessary to take shelter. Some clouds are predictors of great weather and other will alert you to rain or sever storms.
Above all survival kits may vary from each other. So, you need to determine about what type of survival gear that can assist towards your serving. These emergency kits are in use by the people in their daily life, because these kits are most important to manage a social life properly. As per the people living condition the survival kits are available in different sizes and shapes like pocket, large backpack, fanny pack, and others.
However, these written three types of kits are very necessary, because these kits are assisting people for taking the adventure and excitement to the next level. The pocket kits have been designed to be used by hunters, and the large backpack has been designed to collect more excitement from holidays. Another one these fanny emergency kits are in used for holding enough foods and drinks and allows you to survive continuously for three days if left on your own. There are a lot of different types of the emergency kits, and that depends on primary need that they are serving. Also, there can be emergency, personal, vacationing outdoors, wilderness, as well as over water ones, to name few. In the same way, contents of the kit can vary, and that depends on main usage. However, whatever need or else situation may be, the survival kit must be a part of daily life.
The Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations launched the formulation of the joint strategic partnership framework for the next five years.
The Ministry of Economy and Industry hosted the launch of the joint consultation process, which brought together senior government officials, development partners, representatives from the private sector and civil society to identify the broad priority areas for the cooperation between the UN system and the Government. The prospective collaboration framework will be aligned with the national priorities that are articulated in ‘Azerbaijan: Vision 2020’ development concept, which builds on the country’s latest socio-economic achievements and provides a framework for its transition from a traditional economy to a knowledge-based, competitive and diversified economy.
The new strategy will support the agreed international goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda, a new framework for sustainable development, reaffirming the mutual commitment of the Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations to further deepen partnership and continue working in a concerted and effective manner. It will constitute a robust mechanism to foster coherence, relevance, effectiveness and efficiency within the UN system, and will give a significant attention to achieving results, with a focus on strengthening national Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) capacity and deepening the integration of M&E into national development planning process.
On behalf of the Government of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Economy and Industry will further co-lead the process of the preparation of the next partnership strategy until the end of August together with the United Nations and in consultation with all government and international partners. The strategic directions and expected results of the next partnership framework will be validated tentatively by end-September and endorsed by the Government by December 2014.
Remember: a moment of distraction can lead to irreversible outcomes. Always prioritize road safety and avoid using your phone while driving.
Prompts: a photorealistic high detail image taken with a car dashcam from the point of view of the driver of a boy and a car right before it runs over the boy, the boy is with dark curly hear, black stylish glasses, black Tshirt, standing with a scared face screaming holding his hands out, a second before he is run over by a car in the middle of an urban street, having the word "STOP" written in large red in front of the boy and partly hidden by the car. the driver is distracted and has a is a phone in the drivers hand --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
Created with #midjourney #photoshop
Thank you for your visit, faves, and kind comments. 😊
© AI Art Legends 2022
The U.S. Marshals Service, in collaboration with partner federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, conducted enforcement operations in Dayton, Ohio, during Operation North Star FY2024, a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative that began on May 10 and concluded on September 13, 2024. ONS FY2024 targeted fugitives with outstanding arrest warrants for serious crimes, including homicide, forcible sexual assault, robbery, and firearms-related charges. The USMS prioritized fugitives who used firearms in their crimes and those with a high number of risk factors for violence. ONS FY2024 focused on 10 cities identified by data from the National Crime Information Center, the FBI Uniform Crime Report, and DOJ priorities. These cities included: Dallas, Texas; Charleston, South Carolina; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Little Rock, Arkansas; Phoenix, Arizona; St. Louis, Missouri (including East St. Louis, Illinois); Birmingham, Alabama; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Dayton, Ohio; and San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Marshals photo by Shane T. McCoy)
Send a message to prospects that your company prioritizes quality and accepts nothing less by placing your band on Liquid Hand Sanitizer 500ML Bottle. With features such as translucent bottle, 500ml, hygenic-gel, screw cap pump sprayer, paper stick print and uses like hand cleaning, they will know that your company values quality.
More Info: promonordic.com/liquid-hand-sanitizer-500ml-bottle-p-1006...
The Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations launched the formulation of the joint strategic partnership framework for the next five years.
The Ministry of Economy and Industry hosted the launch of the joint consultation process, which brought together senior government officials, development partners, representatives from the private sector and civil society to identify the broad priority areas for the cooperation between the UN system and the Government. The prospective collaboration framework will be aligned with the national priorities that are articulated in ‘Azerbaijan: Vision 2020’ development concept, which builds on the country’s latest socio-economic achievements and provides a framework for its transition from a traditional economy to a knowledge-based, competitive and diversified economy.
The new strategy will support the agreed international goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda, a new framework for sustainable development, reaffirming the mutual commitment of the Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations to further deepen partnership and continue working in a concerted and effective manner. It will constitute a robust mechanism to foster coherence, relevance, effectiveness and efficiency within the UN system, and will give a significant attention to achieving results, with a focus on strengthening national Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) capacity and deepening the integration of M&E into national development planning process.
On behalf of the Government of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Economy and Industry will further co-lead the process of the preparation of the next partnership strategy until the end of August together with the United Nations and in consultation with all government and international partners. The strategic directions and expected results of the next partnership framework will be validated tentatively by end-September and endorsed by the Government by December 2014.
via
Judo vs Brazilan Jiu Jitsu
What’s the diffrence?
In the realm of martial arts, two ancient disciplines reign supreme: Judo and Jiu Jitsu.
Both embody centuries of tradition and offer a wealth of physical and mental benefits. But when it comes to pitting these two powerhouses against each other, who will come out on top? On the other hand, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, an offshoot of Judo, places greater emphasis on ground fighting and submissions.
Its techniques prioritize controlling an opponent through locks and chokes, making it a formidable form of self-defense.
In the vast realm of martial arts, two captivating combat forms have carved a unique niche for themselves - Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Originating from the same root of ancient Japanese martial arts, these two disciplines have evolved into distinct entities with their unique philosophies, techniques, and competitive formats.
So Lets breakdown the 2.
Judo: The Gentle Way
The Emergence of Judo
Judo, known as the "gentle way," sprung from the ancient martial art system of Japan, which was established in 1532, called Takenouchi-ryu. The Samurai warriors of Japan's feudal era extensively practiced this fighting system, which laid the groundwork for Judo and many other martial art forms.
The inception of modern Judo traces back to the late 19th century when Jigoro Kano, a young Jiu-Jitsu fighter, envisioned spreading the combat style to the masses. In 1882, Kano opened the first Kodokan Judo school, modifying traditional Jiu-Jitsu to make it more accessible and less brutal. Kano's version of Judo soon gained popularity, securing a place in the training regimes of law enforcement and military organizations in Japan.
Judo Joins the Olympics
Kano's success in propagating Judo globally led to his invitation to the Olympic Committee in 1909. The 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games marked the official inclusion of Judo, bringing this martial art form to a global platform.
The Philosophy and Techniques of Judo
Judo imbibes the philosophy of gentleness, despite its dynamic nature. It emphasizes the use of balance, power, and movement to subdue an opponent, focusing predominantly on standing techniques. Judo players specialize in throws, trips, and foot sweeps executed from standing and clinch positions.
The techniques of Judo include throws, joint locks, and chokeholds, which are still effective even against armored opponents, reflecting its Samurai roots. It does not involve kicking, punching, or striking of any kind, does not put pressure on joints to throw an opponent, and involves no equipment or weapons.
The Belt Ranking of Judo
The belt ranking system in Judo plays a vital role in depicting a player's experience and expertise level. The advancement through the belt colors signifies the progression in a Judoka's (a practitioner of Judo) journey, with each color representing a specific level of proficiency.
Kyu Grades (Mudansha):
These are for students who have not yet attained the level worthy of a black belt.
Kyu grades are indicated by colored belts:
Sixth Kyu (Rokkyū): Beginners wear a light blue belt.
Fifth Kyu (Gokyū): After passing an elementary level, practitioners adopt a white belt.
Fourth Kyu (Yonkyū): Still indicated by a white belt.
Third Kyu (Sankyū): Brown belt for seniors or purple belt for juniors.
Second Kyu (Nikyū): Brown belt for seniors or purple belt for juniors.
First Kyu (Ikkyū): The last kyu rank before promotion to the first-degree black belt (shodan).
Dan Grades (Yūdansha):
These denote expert levels and are ranked in ascending numerical order.
Dan grades wear black belts:
First Dan (Shodan): The initial black belt.
Second Dan (Nidan), Third Dan (Sandan), Fourth Dan (Yondan), and Fifth Dan (Godan) follow.
Sixth Dan (Rokudan), Seventh Dan (Nanadan), Eighth Dan (Hachidan), and Ninth Dan (Kudan).
Tenth Dan (Jūdan): The highest rank in Judo.
This ranking system was introduced by Kanō Jigorō, the founder of Judo, in 1883
Jiu Jitsu: The Art of Flexibility
The Advent of Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu, or the "art of flexibility," shares its root with Judo in the traditional Japanese martial art forms. However, the modern version of Jiu Jitsu, known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), found its origin in South America, thanks to Mitsuyo Maeda, a disciple of Jigoro Kano.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: The Gracie Legacy
Maeda traveled to Brazil in 1914 as part of a Japanese immigration colony. He initiated the first Judo school and started training the Gracie brothers, who eventually shifted their focus to the ground aspect of Judo, known as "newaza." The Gracie family's contribution to modifying Judo ground techniques led to the emergence of a unique fighting style called Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They utilized their ground fighting skills to dominate Vale Tudo, the no-holds-barred fights in Brazil.
The Philosophy and Techniques of Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu emphasizes ground techniques, with some standing techniques incorporated for self-defense. The primary goal of a BJJ match is to force the opponent to submit. The sport instills the philosophy that a smaller and weaker opponent can outmaneuver a stronger one using appropriate techniques and leverage.
The Belt Ranking of Jiu Jitsu
The belt ranking system in Jiu Jitsu serves as a roadmap for students' progression. The journey from a white belt to a black belt reflects the development of technical skills, tactical strategies, and mental toughness.
Adult Belt Ranks (16 years and older):
White Belt: The beginning rank for all BJJ students. White belts focus on fundamental techniques and positional control.
Blue Belt: After gaining experience, practitioners advance to blue belt. They learn more complex techniques and develop their game.
Purple Belt: Purple belts have a solid understanding of BJJ. They refine their techniques, transitions, and submissions.
Brown Belt: Brown belts are highly skilled and often considered experts. They focus on mastery and teaching.
Black Belt: The pinnacle of achievement in BJJ. Black belts have extensive knowledge, exceptional skills, and often contribute to the art.
You can read more about Evolution MMA / Alliance Jiu Jitsu Belt rankning system with the button below:
Jiu Jitsu belt ranking
The History of Evolution MMA’s Jiu Jitsu Team “Alliance Jiu Jitsu”
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu was founded in 1993 by three Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legends:
Romero “Jacaré” Cavalcanti,
Fabio Gurgel, and
Alexandre Paiva.
Their vision was to create a powerhouse team that would not only excel in technical prowess but also uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
Here’s a glimpse into the story of Alliance:
Origins and Unification:
In the 1980s, Jacaré and his two black belt students, Fabio Gurgel (General) and Alexandre Paiva (Gigi), followed separate paths in their own academies.
However, whenever they met in championships, they ended up competing against each other due to their origins, creating an unfair rivalry.
In 1993, they made a pivotal decision: to form an alliance—ALLIANCE—so they could stand together in all competitions.
This alliance allowed them to combine their strengths and create a unified force in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Growth and Association:
As their academies expanded and formed affiliates, they realized the need for a unified teaching method and effective management.
In 2014, they established an association to achieve these goals, implementing Fabio Gurgel’s successful management practices.
In 2016 Evolution MMA joined team Alliance Jiu Jitsu and became Chicago’s Alliance Jiu Jitsu
Today, the ALLIANCE Team boasts over 300 affiliates worldwide and holds an impressive 13x WORLD CHAMPION title.
Some of the main champions associated with Alliance include Sergio Moraes, Bruno Malfacine, Cobrinha, Bernardo Faria, and many more.
Founders:
Romero “Jacaré” Cavalcanti:
Born in 1952, Jacaré began his BJJ journey at the age of 11.
He trained with notable figures such as Carlos Gracie Jr., Rickson Gracie, and others.
Fabio Gurgel (“General”):
Born in 1970, Fabio started his BJJ career at 13.
He received his black belt from Jacaré at 19 and became one of the founders of Alliance.
Alexandre Paiva (“Gigi”):
Alexandre began training in 1983 with Jacaré.
He obtained his black belt in 1991 and played a crucial role in Alliance’s growth.
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu continues to shape the world of BJJ, producing champions both on the mats and in life. You too can be part of this remarkable legacy by joining the Alliance family!
Judo vs Jiu Jitsu: The Dichotomy
While Judo and Jiu Jitsu share a common lineage and philosophy, they exhibit stark differences in their focus, techniques, and competitive formats. Judo accentuates standing techniques and throws, while Jiu Jitsu prioritizes ground control and submissions.
In terms of competition rules, Judo matches can be won by executing a perfect throw, pinning the opponent on the mat for 20 seconds, or making the opponent submit.
On the other hand, a BJJ match can be won either by points or by forcing the opponent to submit.
The belt ranking system also varies between Judo and Jiu Jitsu, reflecting the distinct training and grading methodologies of these martial arts.
The Interlinkages: Judo and Jiu Jitsu
Despite the differences, Judo and Jiu Jitsu are intertwined in many ways.
Both martial arts focus on using an opponent's strength and movements against them, promoting the principle of efficiency. They share several techniques, particularly those related to grappling and submissions.
The use of a uniform, or Gi, is common in both Judo and Jiu Jitsu competitions, and gripping an opponent's Gi is an integral part of the techniques in both martial arts.
A Tale of Two Martial Arts
Judo and Jiu Jitsu, despite their unique trajectories, remain closely connected through their shared roots and principles. Each martial art form offers unique benefits and challenges, contributing to the richness and diversity of the martial arts world. Whether it's the gentle way of Judo or the flexibility of Jiu Jitsu, both martial arts continue to captivate practitioners worldwide, enriching their journey of physical prowess and mental fortitude.
Start learning Brazilain Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) today with your 1st week free
Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2013 ReSAKSS Annual Conference on “Achieving the Maputo Declaration Target and Prioritizing Public Agricultural Expenditures”, Dakar, Senegal, Nov 12-13 2013
The Community Archiving Workshop prioritized collections centering Native Hawaiian culture and history, as well as prioritizing workshop volunteers with Native Hawaiian or other Indigenous ancestry. We partnered with the Lāna'i Culture & Heritage Center and the Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, with support from the ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive.
De Vore Recruiting prioritizes passive job seekers - those who are not on the job boards or actively lookig for new positions, allowing us to find those who are most qualifed and the best employed staff for you. Our client will be recruited directly for your company's opportunities, and are committed to only bringig you the best that you can get. Visit us today at devorerecruiting.com/
The Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations launched the formulation of the joint strategic partnership framework for the next five years.
The Ministry of Economy and Industry hosted the launch of the joint consultation process, which brought together senior government officials, development partners, representatives from the private sector and civil society to identify the broad priority areas for the cooperation between the UN system and the Government. The prospective collaboration framework will be aligned with the national priorities that are articulated in ‘Azerbaijan: Vision 2020’ development concept, which builds on the country’s latest socio-economic achievements and provides a framework for its transition from a traditional economy to a knowledge-based, competitive and diversified economy.
The new strategy will support the agreed international goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda, a new framework for sustainable development, reaffirming the mutual commitment of the Government of Azerbaijan and United Nations to further deepen partnership and continue working in a concerted and effective manner. It will constitute a robust mechanism to foster coherence, relevance, effectiveness and efficiency within the UN system, and will give a significant attention to achieving results, with a focus on strengthening national Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) capacity and deepening the integration of M&E into national development planning process.
On behalf of the Government of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Economy and Industry will further co-lead the process of the preparation of the next partnership strategy until the end of August together with the United Nations and in consultation with all government and international partners. The strategic directions and expected results of the next partnership framework will be validated tentatively by end-September and endorsed by the Government by December 2014.
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.
Credit: ©2015CIAT/Georgina Smith
Please credit accordingly and leave a comment when you use a CIAT photo.
For more info: ciat-comunicaciones@cgiar.org