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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.

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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McKinsey Global Infrastructure Initiative Summit

Tokyo, Japan

 

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

15:10–15:30

PRIORITIZING THE PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

The combined impacts of COVID-19 and net-zero commitments have resulted in an unprecedented disruption of the $11.6 trillion global infrastructure industry. Meeting net-zero targets will require the industry to transform project development and delivery to deliver a global portfolio of projects at an unprecedented scale and pace. What are the pivotal actions we need to take now to enable sustainable infrastructure for the decades to come?

Facilitators:

Tip Huizenga, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company; Co-chair, GII

Detlev Mohr, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company; Co-chair, GII

In this interactive session, Detlev and Tip will briefly frame the topic with a few slides to set the context. This will be followed by them asking the question to the audience, “What are the pivotal actions we need to take now to enable sustainable infrastructure for the decades to come?” The audience will be requested to discuss the question for ~7 minutes in their pods, submitting their ideas through the GII app to form a Word Cloud on the screen.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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McKinsey Global Infrastructure Initiative Summit

Tokyo, Japan

 

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

15:10–15:30

PRIORITIZING THE PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

The combined impacts of COVID-19 and net-zero commitments have resulted in an unprecedented disruption of the $11.6 trillion global infrastructure industry. Meeting net-zero targets will require the industry to transform project development and delivery to deliver a global portfolio of projects at an unprecedented scale and pace. What are the pivotal actions we need to take now to enable sustainable infrastructure for the decades to come?

Facilitators:

Tip Huizenga, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company; Co-chair, GII

Detlev Mohr, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company; Co-chair, GII

In this interactive session, Detlev and Tip will briefly frame the topic with a few slides to set the context. This will be followed by them asking the question to the audience, “What are the pivotal actions we need to take now to enable sustainable infrastructure for the decades to come?” The audience will be requested to discuss the question for ~7 minutes in their pods, submitting their ideas through the GII app to form a Word Cloud on the screen.

 

Photograph by McKinsey Global Infrastructure/Stuart Isett

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.

 

Every Mind Matters: The Many Dimensions of Mental Illness

The Hill brings together lawmakers, mental health experts, and advocates to discuss these questions and more and explore why prioritizing mental health is intrinsically linked to good health overall.

The United States is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis as two in five American adults reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression in 2021. Fortunately, the country has witnessed a positive sea change in recognizing the importance of mental health and self-care in recent years, but significant work still remains to create a system that recognizes the nuances and needs of those with mental illness.

 

Schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder are just some of the many conditions affecting the 1 in 20 Americans experiencing serious mental illness today. The generalization of these disorders extends beyond everyday vernacular as one-size-fits-all policies, drugs and treatments continue to fail patients. Even when services are available, barriers like cost, cultural bias, and inconvenience often prevent people from accessing the care they need.

How can we break down the stigma associated with mental illness? How can we build a comprehensive care system to support all individuals affected by it?

LOCATION

In person at National Press Club Holeman Lounge, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045 & streaming nationally

 

DATE & TIME

Wednesday, October 18

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET

 

Speakers:

 

Daniel Gillison, CEO, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Dr. Joshua A. Gordon, Director, National Institute of Mental Health

Susan Gurley, Executive Director, Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Gabe Howard, “Inside Mental Health” Podcast Host, Author, Speaker

Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Colorado State Senator (CO-21)

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), Co-Chair, Task Force on Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder

Rep. David Trone

Every Mind Matters: The Many Dimensions of Mental Illness

The Hill brings together lawmakers, mental health experts, and advocates to discuss these questions and more and explore why prioritizing mental health is intrinsically linked to good health overall.

The United States is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis as two in five American adults reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression in 2021. Fortunately, the country has witnessed a positive sea change in recognizing the importance of mental health and self-care in recent years, but significant work still remains to create a system that recognizes the nuances and needs of those with mental illness.

 

Schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder are just some of the many conditions affecting the 1 in 20 Americans experiencing serious mental illness today. The generalization of these disorders extends beyond everyday vernacular as one-size-fits-all policies, drugs and treatments continue to fail patients. Even when services are available, barriers like cost, cultural bias, and inconvenience often prevent people from accessing the care they need.

How can we break down the stigma associated with mental illness? How can we build a comprehensive care system to support all individuals affected by it?

LOCATION

In person at National Press Club Holeman Lounge, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045 & streaming nationally

 

DATE & TIME

Wednesday, October 18

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET

 

Speakers:

 

Daniel Gillison, CEO, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Dr. Joshua A. Gordon, Director, National Institute of Mental Health

Susan Gurley, Executive Director, Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Gabe Howard, “Inside Mental Health” Podcast Host, Author, Speaker

Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Colorado State Senator (CO-21)

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), Co-Chair, Task Force on Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder

Rep. David Trone

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.

 

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The United States prioritizes high-quality U.S. direct investment and economic engagement throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including the Lao PDR.

Today, #AmbHaymond hosted the Indo-Pacific Business Forum event in Vientiane Capital, which convened more than 40 people from senior representatives from government, industry, and the non-profit sector for a major event linked to the 2020 Indo-Pacific Business Forum – which is being held in Hanoi, Vietnam.

“We will continue to partner with the Lao government and private sector to further enhance the business environment and promote transparent public-private dialogue, thereby creating more opportunities for foreign investors, including American companies, to contribute to socio-economic development in Laos.” said Ambassador Haymond.

To learn more click here: www..usaid.gov/laos/news-information/press-releases/unite...

 

ສ. ອາເມລິກາ ໄດ້ໃຫ້ບູລິມະສິດສູງກ່ຽວກັບ ການລົງທຶນຂອງ ອາເມລິກາ ທີ່ມີຄຸນະພາບສູງ ໃນພາກ ພື້ນ ອິນໂດ-ປາຊີຟິກ ລວມທັງ ສປປ ລາວ.

ມື້ນີ້ ສະຖານທູດສະຫະລັດອາເມລິກາປະຈຳລາວທີ່ນະຄອນຫຼວງວຽງຈັນໄດ້ຈັດກອງປະ ຊຸມຂຶ້ນໃນວັນທີ 29 ຕຸລາ ເຊິ່ງມີຜູ້ເຂົ້າຮ່ວມຈາກລັດຖະບານ, ເອກະຊົນ ແລະ ພາກສ່ວນທີ່ບໍ່ຫວັງຜົນກຳໄລ ຫຼາຍກ່ວາ 40 ທ່ານ ເຊິ່ງກອງປະຊຸມດັ່ງກ່າວຖືກຈັດຂຶ້ນຄຽງຄູ່ກັບກອງປະຊຸມການດຳເນີນທຸລະກິດໃນພາກພື້ນອິນໂດ-ປາຊີຟິກ ປະຈຳປີ 2020 ທີ່ຈັດຂຶ້ນທີ່ ນະຄອນຫຼວງ ຮ່າໂນຍ ປະເທດຫວຽດນາມ.

#ທ່ານທູດປີເຕີ ກ່າວວ່າ: ພວກເຮົາຈະສືບຕໍ່ເຮັດວຽກຮ່ວມກັບລັດຖະບານລາວ ແລະ ພາກເອກະຊົນເພື່ອສ້າງສະພາບແວດລ້ອມທີ່ເອື້ອອຳນວຍຕໍ່ການເຮັດທຸລະກິດ ແລະ ສະໜັບສະໜູນເວທີການສົນທະນາປຶກສາຫາລືລະຫວ່າງພາກລັດ ແລະ ເອກະຊົນແບບໂປ່ງໃສຍິ່ງຂຶ້ນເຊິ່ງຈະມີຜົນປະໂຫຍດໃຫ້ແກ່ການສ້າງໂອກາດໃຫ້ແກ່ບັນດານັກລົງທຶນຕ່າງປະເທດ ລວມທັງບໍລິສັດຂອງອາເມລິກາເພື່ອ ປະກອບສ່ວນເຂົ້າໃນການພັດທະນາເສດຖະກິດ - ສັງຄົມ ໃນ ສປປ ລາວ.

ອ່ານເພີ່ມເຕີມທີ່: www..usaid.gov/laos/news-information/press-releases/unite...

 

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.

 

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Every Mind Matters: The Many Dimensions of Mental Illness

The Hill brings together lawmakers, mental health experts, and advocates to discuss these questions and more and explore why prioritizing mental health is intrinsically linked to good health overall.

The United States is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis as two in five American adults reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression in 2021. Fortunately, the country has witnessed a positive sea change in recognizing the importance of mental health and self-care in recent years, but significant work still remains to create a system that recognizes the nuances and needs of those with mental illness.

 

Schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder are just some of the many conditions affecting the 1 in 20 Americans experiencing serious mental illness today. The generalization of these disorders extends beyond everyday vernacular as one-size-fits-all policies, drugs and treatments continue to fail patients. Even when services are available, barriers like cost, cultural bias, and inconvenience often prevent people from accessing the care they need.

How can we break down the stigma associated with mental illness? How can we build a comprehensive care system to support all individuals affected by it?

LOCATION

In person at National Press Club Holeman Lounge, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045 & streaming nationally

 

DATE & TIME

Wednesday, October 18

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET

 

Speakers:

 

Daniel Gillison, CEO, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Dr. Joshua A. Gordon, Director, National Institute of Mental Health

Susan Gurley, Executive Director, Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Gabe Howard, “Inside Mental Health” Podcast Host, Author, Speaker

Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Colorado State Senator (CO-21)

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), Co-Chair, Task Force on Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder

Rep. David Trone

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.

 

The United States prioritizes high-quality U.S. direct investment and economic engagement throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including the Lao PDR.

Today, #AmbHaymond hosted the Indo-Pacific Business Forum event in Vientiane Capital, which convened more than 40 people from senior representatives from government, industry, and the non-profit sector for a major event linked to the 2020 Indo-Pacific Business Forum – which is being held in Hanoi, Vietnam.

“We will continue to partner with the Lao government and private sector to further enhance the business environment and promote transparent public-private dialogue, thereby creating more opportunities for foreign investors, including American companies, to contribute to socio-economic development in Laos.” said Ambassador Haymond.

To learn more click here: www..usaid.gov/laos/news-information/press-releases/unite...

 

ສ. ອາເມລິກາ ໄດ້ໃຫ້ບູລິມະສິດສູງກ່ຽວກັບ ການລົງທຶນຂອງ ອາເມລິກາ ທີ່ມີຄຸນະພາບສູງ ໃນພາກ ພື້ນ ອິນໂດ-ປາຊີຟິກ ລວມທັງ ສປປ ລາວ.

ມື້ນີ້ ສະຖານທູດສະຫະລັດອາເມລິກາປະຈຳລາວທີ່ນະຄອນຫຼວງວຽງຈັນໄດ້ຈັດກອງປະ ຊຸມຂຶ້ນໃນວັນທີ 29 ຕຸລາ ເຊິ່ງມີຜູ້ເຂົ້າຮ່ວມຈາກລັດຖະບານ, ເອກະຊົນ ແລະ ພາກສ່ວນທີ່ບໍ່ຫວັງຜົນກຳໄລ ຫຼາຍກ່ວາ 40 ທ່ານ ເຊິ່ງກອງປະຊຸມດັ່ງກ່າວຖືກຈັດຂຶ້ນຄຽງຄູ່ກັບກອງປະຊຸມການດຳເນີນທຸລະກິດໃນພາກພື້ນອິນໂດ-ປາຊີຟິກ ປະຈຳປີ 2020 ທີ່ຈັດຂຶ້ນທີ່ ນະຄອນຫຼວງ ຮ່າໂນຍ ປະເທດຫວຽດນາມ.

#ທ່ານທູດປີເຕີ ກ່າວວ່າ: ພວກເຮົາຈະສືບຕໍ່ເຮັດວຽກຮ່ວມກັບລັດຖະບານລາວ ແລະ ພາກເອກະຊົນເພື່ອສ້າງສະພາບແວດລ້ອມທີ່ເອື້ອອຳນວຍຕໍ່ການເຮັດທຸລະກິດ ແລະ ສະໜັບສະໜູນເວທີການສົນທະນາປຶກສາຫາລືລະຫວ່າງພາກລັດ ແລະ ເອກະຊົນແບບໂປ່ງໃສຍິ່ງຂຶ້ນເຊິ່ງຈະມີຜົນປະໂຫຍດໃຫ້ແກ່ການສ້າງໂອກາດໃຫ້ແກ່ບັນດານັກລົງທຶນຕ່າງປະເທດ ລວມທັງບໍລິສັດຂອງອາເມລິກາເພື່ອ ປະກອບສ່ວນເຂົ້າໃນການພັດທະນາເສດຖະກິດ - ສັງຄົມ ໃນ ສປປ ລາວ.

ອ່ານເພີ່ມເຕີມທີ່: www..usaid.gov/laos/news-information/press-releases/unite...

 

In 2000, Jakob Nielsen, the world’s leading expert on Web usability, published a book that changed how people think about the Web—Designing Web Usability (New Riders). Many applauded. A few jeered. But everyone listened. The best-selling usability guru is back and has revisited his classic guide, joined forces with Web usability consultant Hoa Loranger, and created an updated companion book that covers the essential changes to the Web and usability today. Prioritizing Web Usability is the guide for anyone who wants to take their Web site(s) to next level and make usability a priority! Through the authors’ wisdom, experience, and hundreds of real-world user tests and contemporary Web site critiques, you’ll learn about site design, user experience and usability testing, navigation and search capabilities, old guidelines and prioritizing usability issues, page design and layout, content design, and more!

 

www.amazon.com/Prioritizing-Web-Usability-Jakob-Nielsen/d...

 

In Ghana, hardworking individuals often prioritize work over self-care. But there's a unique self-care ritual that's both practical and efficient – using the Ghanaian sun to dry their hair while they work.

 

In a country where time is precious, many Ghanaians wash and set their hair but can't spare the time to sit under a hairdryer. Instead, they turn to the reliable Ghanaian sun. While going about their busy workdays, they let the sun naturally dry their hair, harnessing nature's power to save time and money.

 

This practice is a testament to their resourcefulness, showing that self-care can be integrated into even the busiest of lives. It's a reminder that self-care doesn't always require elaborate routines; sometimes, it's as simple as making the most of what's readily available.

 

So, when you see a Ghanaian worker with their hair drying in the sun, appreciate the ingenuity behind this practical form of self-care.

2013 ReSAKSS Annual Conference on “Achieving the Maputo Declaration Target and Prioritizing Public Agricultural Expenditures”, Dakar, Senegal, Nov 12-13 2013

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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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.