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The series of Tuesday night concerts held during 1925/26 and promoted by G Marston Haddock.
The concerts were held at the Albert Hall which was part of the Mechanics Institute on Cookridge Street and had a capacity of 1,500.
Concert No2 on 10th Nov 1925 featuring -
Soprano Tatiana Makushina was born in 1895.
And,
[Lady] Constance Benson was born on 26th Feb 1864 in India and died on 19th Jan 1946 in London, England.
# Album - Leeds Tuesday Night Concerts =
On March 14, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department proudly promoted 45 members to the below listed positions:
Assistant Chief:
Battalion Chief Kristina Kepner
Battalion Chief:
Captain II Luis Aldana
Captain II Monica Hall
Captain II:
Captain I Joseph Angiuli
Captain I Erik Scott
Captain I Michael Coffey
Captain I Dustin Clark
Captain I Kairi Brown
Captain I Todd Cremins
Captain I:
Apparatus Operator Scott Kingsland
Engineer Pedro Jimenez
Firefighter III/Paramedic/EIT Robert Barna
Firefighter III Fernando Pattison
Firefighter III Brian Harris
Apparatus Operator Travis Humpherys
Engineer Kenneth Williams
Engineer Jared Kearns
Firefighter III/Paramedic Amy Bastman
Firefighter III/Paramedic Erik Williams
Firefighter III Kevin Easton
Firefighter III/Paramedic Cathleen Gilbert
Firefighter III/EIT Jeffrey Sambar
Apparatus Operator Raul Cabrera
Firefighter III Michael Nelson, II
Firefighter III/EIT Carlos Mejia
Apparatus Operator Louis Polanco
Engineer Andrew Balandis
Apparatus Operator Alex Garcia
Apparatus Operator:
Firefighter III/Paramedic Alex Barcelona
Firefighter III Kent Gladinus
Firefighter III Graham Mileham
Firefighter III/Paramedic Michael Henderson
Engineer:
Firefighter III Patrick Perez
Firefighter III Kongrit Tiengerd
Firefighter III Engel Luistro
Firefighter III Mark Zizi
Firefighter III Carlos Limon
Firefighter III/Paramedic Jefferson Pytell
Firefighter III Makar Pashabezyan
Firefighter III/Paramedic Michael Miller
Firefighter III/Paramedic Jarrett Barton
Firefighter III/Paramedic Michael Correy
Firefighter III/Paramedic Nicholas Durepo
Inspector I:
Engineer Chi Lam
Firefighter III/Paramedic Henry Medina
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Scouts Camporee on Omaha Beach Honors Heroes and Promotes Peace.
By Robert Turtil
U.S. Scouts gathered April 24 to 27 for the 2014 Omaha Beach Camporee, in event held every three years in Normandy, France. This years Camporee was particularly special, because it was recognized as the opening event of the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings planned for June. Hundreds of Scouts from France, Britain, Poland, Switzerland, the BeNeLux and Scandinavian countries, Germany and other nations joined for a weekend of remembrance.
U.S. embassy personnel and active duty service members brought their families from facilities around Europe and North Africa. More than a few F-16 fighter jockeys directed AstroVans from the Autobahn to the AutoRoute to the D-514, while others followed the more historic route across, or below, the English Channel. Some Scouts flew from American cities over their spring break, and as usual, moms led the charge when dads couldn’t get away. All converged on a welcoming destination for Americans on the French coast.
Nearly 4,200 troops and their supporting families battled sometimes horizontal rain to re-live the history, and recognize the sacrifices of American and Allied soldiers, many close to their own age, who have fought and died fighting for freedom and peace. World War Two Veterans were honored, and sacrifices made during The Great War, Korea, Vietnam and The War on Terror were also recognized by scout leaders and other volunteers, many of whom are U.S. Veterans, the traditional backbone of scouting in America.
Campsites were pitched in the rain, the mud and the dark; pots of pasta were swamped by tent malfunctions. The elements provoked short-term tears and tantrums, and perhaps a sleepless night. But complaints were mitigated with stories of invasion boats packed with seasick assault troops, mud filled foxholes, and cold k-rations, as Scouts peered at the sogginess of this Norman spring. But, as EVERY Scout knows, only fun will be remembered of the mud and chill of this weekend.
Scout convoys raced around the invasion coast following ambitious schedules: Utah Beach, Point D’Hoc, Sainte Mere Eglise, Arromanches, the Pegasus Bridge and many museums. Scouts and Veterans were the special guests of honor at the historic and grand Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux where clergy, along with national and local leaders, christened a newly forged Bell of Peace and Freedom. The Cathedral was a packed and flowing sea of international scout uniforms, flags and neckerchiefs… all highlighted by sunbeams streaking through stained-glass windows.
90 year-old, World War ll Army Air Force Veteran Captain Samuel Wiley Hammersmith, B-25 pilot with 28 missions in the Pacific, mingled with Scouts throughout the weekend.
New Eagles and candidates for the Order of the Arrow were sworn in at an Omaha Beach campfire in the most meaningful of ceremonies for Scouts and their families. A French Air Force flyover, a military band and youth choir opened the Messengers of Peace multimedia presentation, bringing home the sacrifices made in the past and the promise of peace Scouting seeks to contribute worldwide. That evening, friendships were made, neckerchiefs swapped, and Paella shared at sunset on the beach, followed by a fusillade of fireworks.
Sunday’s closing ceremony was held in the drizzle at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Each Troop flew its colors and laid a wreath at the base of the huge bronze statue, The Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves. Scouts and their families then joined hundreds of others walking the many acres of markers, looking for specific names, or just looking, at the beauty- with history, the sense of sacrifice and a touch of tears that the damp, perfect green grass of the cemetery envokes. Slowly the parking lot emptied as each American Troop and Patrol headed in every direction across Europe and the ocean… home.
If you would like to support the Scouts quest to preserve Omaha Beach as a UNESCO World Heritage site, follow this link and sign the petition:
www.change.org/petitions/unesco-save-the-d-day-beaches-ma...
Photos Courtesy Robert Turtil
On the opening week of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, an inter-generational conversation convened by UN Women, placed youth leadership at the centre of its new campaign, Generation Equality: Realizing women’s rights for an equal future.
The multigenerational campaign to mark the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, demands a sustainable future where women and girls have equal rights and opportunities. The side event on 16 September examined what’s needed and what’s working to promote the leadership of young women within the United Nations.
Read More: www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2019/9/news-coverage-un-p...
Speakers Included:
Daniela Bas, Director of the Division for Inclusive Social Development under the UN DESA
Irem Tumer, UN Population Fund (UNFPA)
Jayathma Wickramanayake, UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth
Minna Nurminen, UN Women
Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka, UN Women Executive Director
David Bearfiled, Director of Human Resourcess, UNDP
Mahlatse Ramoroka, Moderator, UN Women
About Generation Equality: www.unwomen.org/en/get-involved/beijing-plus-25
Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown
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1966, August
In the spirit of revolution - eradicate the Four Pests - promote hygiene
Yi geming hua de jingshen - da chu si hai - da gao weisheng (以革命化的精神 - 大除四害 - 大搞卫生)
Call nr.: BG E48/500 (IISH collection)
More? See: Eliminate the Four Pests!
Gen. Daniel B. Allyn (right), commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, stands at attention during his promotion ceremony from the rank of lieutenant ...
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Rasheda is a field organiser for the gender quality action learning programme. She hosts courtyard meetings for community members, addressing violence against women and promoting gender equality.
Scouts Camporee on Omaha Beach Honors Heroes and Promotes Peace.
By Robert Turtil
U.S. Scouts gathered April 24 to 27 for the 2014 Omaha Beach Camporee, in event held every three years in Normandy, France. This years Camporee was particularly special, because it was recognized as the opening event of the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings planned for June. Hundreds of Scouts from France, Britain, Poland, Switzerland, the BeNeLux and Scandinavian countries, Germany and other nations joined for a weekend of remembrance.
U.S. embassy personnel and active duty service members brought their families from facilities around Europe and North Africa. More than a few F-16 fighter jockeys directed AstroVans from the Autobahn to the AutoRoute to the D-514, while others followed the more historic route across, or below, the English Channel. Some Scouts flew from American cities over their spring break, and as usual, moms led the charge when dads couldn’t get away. All converged on a welcoming destination for Americans on the French coast.
Nearly 4,200 troops and their supporting families battled sometimes horizontal rain to re-live the history, and recognize the sacrifices of American and Allied soldiers, many close to their own age, who have fought and died fighting for freedom and peace. World War Two Veterans were honored, and sacrifices made during The Great War, Korea, Vietnam and The War on Terror were also recognized by scout leaders and other volunteers, many of whom are U.S. Veterans, the traditional backbone of scouting in America.
Campsites were pitched in the rain, the mud and the dark; pots of pasta were swamped by tent malfunctions. The elements provoked short-term tears and tantrums, and perhaps a sleepless night. But complaints were mitigated with stories of invasion boats packed with seasick assault troops, mud filled foxholes, and cold k-rations, as Scouts peered at the sogginess of this Norman spring. But, as EVERY Scout knows, only fun will be remembered of the mud and chill of this weekend.
Scout convoys raced around the invasion coast following ambitious schedules: Utah Beach, Point D’Hoc, Sainte Mere Eglise, Arromanches, the Pegasus Bridge and many museums. Scouts and Veterans were the special guests of honor at the historic and grand Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux where clergy, along with national and local leaders, christened a newly forged Bell of Peace and Freedom. The Cathedral was a packed and flowing sea of international scout uniforms, flags and neckerchiefs… all highlighted by sunbeams streaking through stained-glass windows.
90 year-old, World War ll Army Air Force Veteran Captain Samuel Wiley Hammersmith, B-25 pilot with 28 missions in the Pacific, mingled with Scouts throughout the weekend.
New Eagles and candidates for the Order of the Arrow were sworn in at an Omaha Beach campfire in the most meaningful of ceremonies for Scouts and their families. A French Air Force flyover, a military band and youth choir opened the Messengers of Peace multimedia presentation, bringing home the sacrifices made in the past and the promise of peace Scouting seeks to contribute worldwide. That evening, friendships were made, neckerchiefs swapped, and Paella shared at sunset on the beach, followed by a fusillade of fireworks.
Sunday’s closing ceremony was held in the drizzle at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Each Troop flew its colors and laid a wreath at the base of the huge bronze statue, The Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves. Scouts and their families then joined hundreds of others walking the many acres of markers, looking for specific names, or just looking, at the beauty- with history, the sense of sacrifice and a touch of tears that the damp, perfect green grass of the cemetery envokes. Slowly the parking lot emptied as each American Troop and Patrol headed in every direction across Europe and the ocean… home.
If you would like to support the Scouts quest to preserve Omaha Beach as a UNESCO World Heritage site, follow this link and sign the petition:
www.change.org/petitions/unesco-save-the-d-day-beaches-ma...
Photos Courtesy Robert Turtil
Scouts Camporee on Omaha Beach Honors Heroes and Promotes Peace.
By Robert Turtil
U.S. Scouts gathered April 24 to 27 for the 2014 Omaha Beach Camporee, in event held every three years in Normandy, France. This years Camporee was particularly special, because it was recognized as the opening event of the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings planned for June. Hundreds of Scouts from France, Britain, Poland, Switzerland, the BeNeLux and Scandinavian countries, Germany and other nations joined for a weekend of remembrance.
U.S. embassy personnel and active duty service members brought their families from facilities around Europe and North Africa. More than a few F-16 fighter jockeys directed AstroVans from the Autobahn to the AutoRoute to the D-514, while others followed the more historic route across, or below, the English Channel. Some Scouts flew from American cities over their spring break, and as usual, moms led the charge when dads couldn’t get away. All converged on a welcoming destination for Americans on the French coast.
Nearly 4,200 troops and their supporting families battled sometimes horizontal rain to re-live the history, and recognize the sacrifices of American and Allied soldiers, many close to their own age, who have fought and died fighting for freedom and peace. World War Two Veterans were honored, and sacrifices made during The Great War, Korea, Vietnam and The War on Terror were also recognized by scout leaders and other volunteers, many of whom are U.S. Veterans, the traditional backbone of scouting in America.
Campsites were pitched in the rain, the mud and the dark; pots of pasta were swamped by tent malfunctions. The elements provoked short-term tears and tantrums, and perhaps a sleepless night. But complaints were mitigated with stories of invasion boats packed with seasick assault troops, mud filled foxholes, and cold k-rations, as Scouts peered at the sogginess of this Norman spring. But, as EVERY Scout knows, only fun will be remembered of the mud and chill of this weekend.
Scout convoys raced around the invasion coast following ambitious schedules: Utah Beach, Point D’Hoc, Sainte Mere Eglise, Arromanches, the Pegasus Bridge and many museums. Scouts and Veterans were the special guests of honor at the historic and grand Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux where clergy, along with national and local leaders, christened a newly forged Bell of Peace and Freedom. The Cathedral was a packed and flowing sea of international scout uniforms, flags and neckerchiefs… all highlighted by sunbeams streaking through stained-glass windows.
90 year-old, World War ll Army Air Force Veteran Captain Samuel Wiley Hammersmith, B-25 pilot with 28 missions in the Pacific, mingled with Scouts throughout the weekend.
New Eagles and candidates for the Order of the Arrow were sworn in at an Omaha Beach campfire in the most meaningful of ceremonies for Scouts and their families. A French Air Force flyover, a military band and youth choir opened the Messengers of Peace multimedia presentation, bringing home the sacrifices made in the past and the promise of peace Scouting seeks to contribute worldwide. That evening, friendships were made, neckerchiefs swapped, and Paella shared at sunset on the beach, followed by a fusillade of fireworks.
Sunday’s closing ceremony was held in the drizzle at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Each Troop flew its colors and laid a wreath at the base of the huge bronze statue, The Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves. Scouts and their families then joined hundreds of others walking the many acres of markers, looking for specific names, or just looking, at the beauty- with history, the sense of sacrifice and a touch of tears that the damp, perfect green grass of the cemetery envokes. Slowly the parking lot emptied as each American Troop and Patrol headed in every direction across Europe and the ocean… home.
If you would like to support the Scouts quest to preserve Omaha Beach as a UNESCO World Heritage site, follow this link and sign the petition:
www.change.org/petitions/unesco-save-the-d-day-beaches-ma...
Photos Courtesy Robert Turtil
South African Gospel Music promoted by SAHC at the Barbican Centre London Reception in the Fountain Room with Ditshupo aka Dee Beautiful Nurse from Botswana in Green Dress
South African Gospel Music promoted by SAHC at the Barbican Centre London Reception in the Fountain Room with Ditshupo aka Dee Beautiful Nurse from Botswana in Green Dress
Prior to this I had the Geomet'r GNC-35 which did not give elevation information. It died unexpectantly after about 60 days.
The Promote GPS captures the satellites extremely quickly, and it does provide height above mean sea level in meters. Also the date and time from the GPS show up in the EXIF data.
South African Gospel Music promoted by SAHC at the Barbican Centre London Reception in the Fountain Room with Ditshupo aka Dee Beautiful Nurse from Botswana in Green Dress and Kansani in Burberry Check Dress from SA
Rasheda is a field organiser for the gender quality action learning programme. She hosts courtyard meetings for community members, addressing violence against women and promoting gender equality.
Xavier promotes math, science clubs to younger girls
By Ambria Hammel | April 16, 2009 | The Catholic Sun
Girls at local Catholic schools show a great interest in the math and sciences, but studies show that women account for only 29 percent of college math and computer science degrees.
To bridge that gap and keep girls interested in such fields, Xavier College Preparatory teamed up with middle-schoolers throughout the diocese March 27 to host a “Girls Have IT Day.”
The all-girls Catholic high school math and information technology fair included 15 activity booths and featured presentations by two young science professionals — both Xavier alums — who talked about their career paths.
“I never thought, going into science and math, that people would expect you to be creative. But they do,” Tammy Greasby, a 2000 Xavier alumna, told 200 middle schoolers. “Creativity is a must because if you can only do what you’re told, you’re not going to go very far.”
Greasby, a doctoral candidate in biostatistics, has had to determine the best way to test, chart, color and interpret data. She’s studied the most efficient way to capture wind energy and the cause of tumors in cats.
Greasby also told the middle-schoolers about a handful of female friends in related science, technology, engineering and math fields. They’ve studied proteins, memory and the brain, DNA and the environmental impact of fuel cell vehicles and trash.
They’ve also volunteered abroad, worked for the CIA, competed in bike and swim races and created crafty projects.
“We’re not nerds, we’re normal people,” said Patricia Blaha, assistant principal at St. Thomas the Apostle School, of engineers and like-minded people.
Blaha, who has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, brought a group of students to the event to help them consider math and science careers.
The girls explored math, science and music activities in small groups. They looked through telescopes to see the sun, played Math Twister, used a green screen to star in a film, worked with puzzles and video games, controlled a flight simulator and made music with their water bottle.
“The whole thing behind the water is to blow in it and the sound changes as your water goes down,” explained Catherine Wyman, Xavier’s technology director. Wyman helped organize the IT day.
Many of the girls who attended IT day already had an interest in math and science classes, but learned more about major and career opportunities.
Frankie Leija, a seventh-grader at St. Louis the King School in Glendale, likes exploring computer programs, especially those that allow photo manipulation. She plans to go into forensic science, though.
“I like learning how you can talk for the dead,” Leija said.
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Hanan Morsy, Director of Macroeconomic Policy, Forecasting, and Research at African Development Bank having a portrait during Global Gender Summit 2019 - Macro Policymaking to Promote Women's Empowerment Plenary Session on November 26, 2019, at Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda.
Saturday, 23 May 2015, saw the passing out parade of the Walkden group of Greater Manchester Police’s Volunteer Cadets. The ceremony took place at the Force’s Sedgley Park Centre.
Assistant Chief Constable Ian Wiggett and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Jim Battle attended the event along with friends and families of the cadets.
In 2012, Sir Peter Fahy, the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, pledged to create a new Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme for young people in the region.
The scheme, developed by Sergeant Jane Butler and Youth Strategy Officer PC Andrew Marsden, is aimed at 13- 17 year-olds and provides a programme of weekly Cadet nights filled with activity, information and – hopefully – some fun.
The aims of the scheme include:
•Promoting and encouraging a practical interest in policing among young people,
•Providing training which will encourage positive leadership within communities which will include volunteering opportunities,
•Encouraging a spirit of adventure and developing qualities of leadership and good citizenship. Cadets will be given the opportunity to obtain a Duke of Edinburgh Award, First Aid qualification etc.
Cadets units will be based in areas where there is currently little to occupy local youngsters.
Volunteers will have to apply, stating their reasons for wanting to be part of the scheme and will be encouraged to remain with the scheme for as long as they can. On reaching the end of their time as a cadet, they will be given with advice on careers and business, help with CVs and information about any opportunities to remain with the Force.
The first cadet scheme has been developed with the support of the Co-op Academy, Blackley.
Cadets are currently completing a "probationary" period and have so far experienced drill, physical exercise classes and advice on subjects such as the effective and safe use of social media.
Further items on the curriculum are lessons on the law, public order awareness, phonetics and radio use, problem solving … and more drill!
A uniform will be worn but only issued on completion of a successful probationary period.
The scheme's team leaders are also volunteers and include schools based officers, PCSOs, special constables and university students, all contributing their own time to run each cadet night.
To build number of successful schemes across the region we are looking for help. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer team leader and can demonstrate a commitment and desire to "change hearts and minds" can contact Sergeant Jane Butler at volunteerpolicecadets@gmp.police.uk.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Scouts Camporee on Omaha Beach Honors Heroes and Promotes Peace.
By Robert Turtil
U.S. Scouts gathered April 24 to 27 for the 2014 Omaha Beach Camporee, in event held every three years in Normandy, France. This years Camporee was particularly special, because it was recognized as the opening event of the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings planned for June. Hundreds of Scouts from France, Britain, Poland, Switzerland, the BeNeLux and Scandinavian countries, Germany and other nations joined for a weekend of remembrance.
U.S. embassy personnel and active duty service members brought their families from facilities around Europe and North Africa. More than a few F-16 fighter jockeys directed AstroVans from the Autobahn to the AutoRoute to the D-514, while others followed the more historic route across, or below, the English Channel. Some Scouts flew from American cities over their spring break, and as usual, moms led the charge when dads couldn’t get away. All converged on a welcoming destination for Americans on the French coast.
Nearly 4,200 troops and their supporting families battled sometimes horizontal rain to re-live the history, and recognize the sacrifices of American and Allied soldiers, many close to their own age, who have fought and died fighting for freedom and peace. World War Two Veterans were honored, and sacrifices made during The Great War, Korea, Vietnam and The War on Terror were also recognized by scout leaders and other volunteers, many of whom are U.S. Veterans, the traditional backbone of scouting in America.
Campsites were pitched in the rain, the mud and the dark; pots of pasta were swamped by tent malfunctions. The elements provoked short-term tears and tantrums, and perhaps a sleepless night. But complaints were mitigated with stories of invasion boats packed with seasick assault troops, mud filled foxholes, and cold k-rations, as Scouts peered at the sogginess of this Norman spring. But, as EVERY Scout knows, only fun will be remembered of the mud and chill of this weekend.
Scout convoys raced around the invasion coast following ambitious schedules: Utah Beach, Point D’Hoc, Sainte Mere Eglise, Arromanches, the Pegasus Bridge and many museums. Scouts and Veterans were the special guests of honor at the historic and grand Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux where clergy, along with national and local leaders, christened a newly forged Bell of Peace and Freedom. The Cathedral was a packed and flowing sea of international scout uniforms, flags and neckerchiefs… all highlighted by sunbeams streaking through stained-glass windows.
90 year-old, World War ll Army Air Force Veteran Captain Samuel Wiley Hammersmith, B-25 pilot with 28 missions in the Pacific, mingled with Scouts throughout the weekend.
New Eagles and candidates for the Order of the Arrow were sworn in at an Omaha Beach campfire in the most meaningful of ceremonies for Scouts and their families. A French Air Force flyover, a military band and youth choir opened the Messengers of Peace multimedia presentation, bringing home the sacrifices made in the past and the promise of peace Scouting seeks to contribute worldwide. That evening, friendships were made, neckerchiefs swapped, and Paella shared at sunset on the beach, followed by a fusillade of fireworks.
Sunday’s closing ceremony was held in the drizzle at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Each Troop flew its colors and laid a wreath at the base of the huge bronze statue, The Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves. Scouts and their families then joined hundreds of others walking the many acres of markers, looking for specific names, or just looking, at the beauty- with history, the sense of sacrifice and a touch of tears that the damp, perfect green grass of the cemetery envokes. Slowly the parking lot emptied as each American Troop and Patrol headed in every direction across Europe and the ocean… home.
If you would like to support the Scouts quest to preserve Omaha Beach as a UNESCO World Heritage site, follow this link and sign the petition:
www.change.org/petitions/unesco-save-the-d-day-beaches-ma...
Photos Courtesy Robert Turtil
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Paulina Rubio promoting Pau-Latina at the Ritz Theater in Elizabeth NJ 2005
Paulina Susana Rubio Rue is a Mexican singer and actress.
The Ritz Theater
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SAIEE Western Cape Centre Initiative: Engineering the Future - School Group
Project to promote Electrical Engineering, Science and Technology
Engineering skills shortage has been identified as one of the aspects that
might hinder economic growth in South Africa. The paper compiled by Allyson
Lawless "Engineering Institutes look at the skills shortage that threatens
to affect the economic growth of South Africa", suggests increasing the
number of high calibre graduates from South Africa's tertiary institutions.
This can be done by increasing the number of engineering trained graduates
through our tertiary institutes.
Specific concern to the SAIEE is the shortage of electrical engineers. The
SAIEE needs to stimulate the appeal for electrical engineering amongst young
ones to choose electrical engineering as a career. The SAIEE needs to be the
authority in providing all information relating to studying electrical
engineering in South Africa. This information needs to be packaged in a
manner to appeal to the young ones.
The SAIEE Western Cape approached the MTN Sciencentre for an enrichment or
informative learner experience specifically geared to promoting careers in
electrical engineering. This will be done via a program of school group
visits to the MTN Sciencentre. Amongst the schools that this program target
are the Dinaledi schools, which were formed in 2001 to improve participation
and performance in maths and science, particularly among previously
disadvantaged learners.
To address the skills shortage will require intervention measures at high
school level. For this reason the SAIEE Western Cape Centre has embarked on
a project that aims to:-
* Encourage learners to take electrical engineering as a career
* improve the appreciation of engineering, science and technology
amongst educators
* To market the SAIEE as the authority in providing any details
regarding studying electrical engineering in SA
With the School Group Project, the SAIEE made it possible for 11 Schools to
be bussed into the MTN Sciencentre at Canal Walk, Cape Town. Each school
group consisted of 55 learners and 5 educators. The MTN Sciencentre contains
a floor of science and technological exhibitions. These exhibitions explore
science and technology like, wave propagation, gravity, forces, hydraulics,
electricity, magnetism, etc. They even have the largest working cellphone in
the world, as confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Each school was given an opportunity to spend an hour on the MTN Sciencentre
floor and interact with the Science and Technology exhibitions. The school
group was then separated into two groups. The one group participated in a
workshop to build an electric motor, while the other group is engaged in
science and technology activities at the centre; this would last for an hour
then the two groups would swop activities. After this both groups would
congregate at the MTN Sciencentre auditorium and they will be shown a video
on electrical engineering followed by a talk from one of the SAIEE members
(an electrical engineer) on what electrical engineering is about.
In the motor building workshop the school learners, including the teacher,
are introduced to concepts in magnetism, electromagnetism, working in teams,
communication and following instruction. The kids were working in small
groups of two or three and they build a small dc electric motor from kits
that were provided by the MTN Sciencentre. We had more that 50% success in
getting the small dc motor to run. It was great joy to see the smiles in the
learners' faces when their motors started running. For those whose motor
could not run would appreciate that in engineering we still need to work in
teams, communicate and follow instructions because their motor would fail
because they did not follow instructions or communicate.
The video and talk by an electrical engineer covered the following:-
* What is Electrical Engineering
* What is the work of an electrical engineer
* Where do you study Electrical Engineering
* What do you study
* What are the criteria
* Where can I go if I need assistance - SAIEE
The learners would be given an opportunity to ask questions. Most of their
questions were around the tertiary institution's entry levels; whether
electrical engineers are paid well; and study bursaries. After all is done,
the learners were treated to some lunch and sent (bussed) home.
605 learners from 11 schools participated in this project in the months of
April, May and June (before the World Cup). The list of such schools is
available below:-
A project like this would not be possible without the excellent partnership
between SAIEE, MTN Sciencentre and UCT SAIEE/IEEE Student Chapter.
1.MTN Sciencentre
*Busi, Ryan and Carmen for the putting the program together.
*John (a retired electrical engineer and part of MTN Sciencentre
staff), Fikiswa and Michael for facilitating the workshop and safely looking
after the learners without any hassles.
2.UCT SAIEE/IEEE Student Chapter
*Ragesh, big thanks for arranging UCT electrical engineering students
to come and assist with the facilitation of building the electrical motor.
The involvement of the students, makes the learners realise that with hard
work their dreams of going to tertiary education can be made real; with
determination and hard work, off-course.
*Michael Nyarko, Francis Masuabi, Benson Chan, Eric Chen, Denis Wong,
Ragesh Pillai, Leen Remmelzwaal, Chris Fourie and Derrick Marumo, for taking
the time from your hectic varsity lives to facilitate the workshops. Your
contribution will go a long way in the minds of the young learners.
3.SAIEE members
* Mr Larry Khuvutlu, for putting the program together and
participation with most of the school visits; facilitating and giving the
talk at times.
* Mr Wilfred Fritz, Mr Jaime Mabota (SAIEE WCC Chairman), Mr Rod
Harker and Ms Unati Nombakuse, for facilitating and giving the talks.
The SAIEE has committed an investment of R 30 544; an investment that our
country needs, if it to achieve its desired economic growth and development;
half poverty by 2014; build and maintain power stations. We need more of
projects like these.
HHS Secretary Alex Azar joined top health officials and global health partners at a World Health Assembly side event to look at ways to boost public trust in vaccines as our most reliable front line defense against disease. WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus delivered closing remarks at the event entitled “Promoting Vaccine Confidence: Enhancing Global Immunization Efforts to Protect the Health of all Generations.”
“Vaccines are some of the most thoroughly tested medical products we have,” said Secretary Azar in opening remarks at the event. “Vaccines are safe, effective, and lifesaving. But around the world, complacency among the public, coupled with misunderstanding and misinformation, is causing vaccination rates to decline, with tragic results.”
Speakers at the event included EU Commissioner Dr. Vytenis Andriukaitis, Dr. Luiz Henrique Mandetta, Minister of Health, Brazi:, Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada; Prof. Dr. Alexandru Rafila, Romania, Member of WHO Executive Board, Dr. Seth Berkley CEO, GAVI Vaccine Alliance and Prof. Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean of the Baylor College of Medicine National School of Tropical Medicine. The event was moderated by Dr. Katherine O'Brien, Director, Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, WHO.
Read HHS Secretary Azar’s opening remarks at the event: geneva.usmission.gov/2019/05/21/secretary-azar-remarks-on...
U.S. Mission Photo/Eric Bridiers
On September 26, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department proudly promoted 32 members to the below listed positions:
Captain II
Captain I Rico Gross
Captain I Adrian Vasquez
Captain I
Engineer Elliot Ibanez
Firefighter III/Paramedic Abran Tapia, III
Firefighter III/Paramedic Keston Abe
Inspector I Gayle Sonoda
Firefighter III/Paramedic Michael Seiser
Engineer Ivan Carmona
Engineer Daniel Will
Firefighter III Reuben Chan
Engineer Ryan Kendall
Firefighter III/Paramedic Jose Moya
Engineer Craig Kuykendall
Apparatus Operator
Firefighter III Jebediah Saez
Engineer Damar McCornell
Engineer
Firefighter III Juan Marez
Firefighter III/Paramedic Nathan Pena
Firefighter III Aaron Roupoli
Firefighter III Manuel Zepeda
Firefighter III/Paramedic Jake Eccles
Firefighter III David Narvaez
Firefighter III Brendan Cavanagh
Firefighter III Neil Benveniste
Firefighter III Jeffrey Patterson
Firefighter III Matthew Armendariz
Firefighter III/Paramedic Jason Foster
Firefighter III/Paramedic Robert Aceves
Inspector II
Inspector I Joe Mendoza
Inspector I Quenton Trenal
Inspector I
Firefighter III/Paramedic Jan-Erik Swartz
Firefighter III/Paramedic Ashlin Wilbun
Firefighter III/Paramedic Isaac Rodriguez
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LAFD Event: 092619
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Who says Kansas is boring? Kansas has done a marvelous job of supporting small business and promoting tourism. There are all sorts of offbeat and restored historic inns and bed and breakfasts, just waiting to be explored.
The Historic Beaumont Hotel began as a stagecoach stop in the late 1800's. The slow but steady climb from one town to the next (Kansas is NOT flat everywhere) used a tremendous amount of fuel and water for the steam locomotives that traveled through in the early twentieth century. One of the largest wooden water towers in Kansas was built next to the hotel to replenish the engines going in either direction, and a couple of holding ponds were scooped out to fill the tower. Since there was so much good grazing land all around, Texas and Oklahoma ranchers often herded cattle to be transported by train to market from here. A town grew to support this industry.
Mid-twentieth century saw cattle trucks on the new interstates replacing trains for livestock transportation but the good grazing land still supported ranching. In the fifties, a wealthy landowner wanted to fly his private plane into Beaumont. The story runs that he called the hotel and arranged for the main street to be blocked off for him to land the plane. Later, the hotel was bought and a grass airstrip was put in so small planes can taxi and park right next to the hotel and café. Believe me, it is wonderful to look up from a meal in the café to watch a plane coming down "the street" toward you.
Fly-ins with free breakfasts for pilots are hosted at least once a month during warm weather. Motorcycle days are also hosted at least once a month. This tiny town (almost a ghost town with a few hardy residents left) has enough interest to support a weekend trip, by plane, motorcycle or car.
Community leaders joined together to launch a national initiative promoting community cohesion and unity.
‘We Stand Together’ encourages people to come together as one and celebrate their differences in order to build a safer and stronger United Kingdom.
The initiative has been launched following recent global events which have caused concern within communities across Greater Manchester.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Greater Manchester has a long and proud tradition of celebrating differences and sets a positive example to the rest of the world, which we should be immensely proud of.
“Recent attacks in Paris and Denmark have inevitably caused tension and fear within our communities and it is more important than ever that we come together as one and send a strong unified message that any attempt to create disharmony or fear is futile.
“We all have a responsibility to encourage community cohesion and I am calling on people to stand together against hatred and intolerance and show their support for each other during this difficult time”.
Councillor Bernard Priest, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Mancunians are rightly proud to live in a diverse and thriving city where people respect and tolerate each other, but there is no escaping the fact that incidents in other parts of the world can have an impact on community tensions here.
"Now, it is more important than ever for our communities to show the world that we are continuing to stand together, despite the troubling times we are living through, and demonstrate that hatred and intolerance have no place in our city."
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “Here in Greater Manchester, as across the land, we have strong, cohesive communities where we celebrate our diversity. But we should never take for granted the fact we live in a safe, tolerant part of the world as there are always those who would seek to drive us apart. By standing together we send out a clear and strong message that we celebrate and cherish our inclusive society, as well as recognising that we have a shared responsibility to work to safeguard it.”
Community leaders will be urging members of the public to use social media to spread the message of standing together using the hashtag #WeStandTogether
To report an incident of hate crime, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, please report online to True Vision (www.report-it.org.uk) or use the True Vision app.
U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud and Area I Commander, Col. Jack Haefner promoted Chaplain David Mvondo, the garrison chaplain, to major at Warrior Chapel February 5.
Scouts Camporee on Omaha Beach Honors Heroes and Promotes Peace.
By Robert Turtil
U.S. Scouts gathered April 24 to 27 for the 2014 Omaha Beach Camporee, in event held every three years in Normandy, France. This years Camporee was particularly special, because it was recognized as the opening event of the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings planned for June. Hundreds of Scouts from France, Britain, Poland, Switzerland, the BeNeLux and Scandinavian countries, Germany and other nations joined for a weekend of remembrance.
U.S. embassy personnel and active duty service members brought their families from facilities around Europe and North Africa. More than a few F-16 fighter jockeys directed AstroVans from the Autobahn to the AutoRoute to the D-514, while others followed the more historic route across, or below, the English Channel. Some Scouts flew from American cities over their spring break, and as usual, moms led the charge when dads couldn’t get away. All converged on a welcoming destination for Americans on the French coast.
Nearly 4,200 troops and their supporting families battled sometimes horizontal rain to re-live the history, and recognize the sacrifices of American and Allied soldiers, many close to their own age, who have fought and died fighting for freedom and peace. World War Two Veterans were honored, and sacrifices made during The Great War, Korea, Vietnam and The War on Terror were also recognized by scout leaders and other volunteers, many of whom are U.S. Veterans, the traditional backbone of scouting in America.
Campsites were pitched in the rain, the mud and the dark; pots of pasta were swamped by tent malfunctions. The elements provoked short-term tears and tantrums, and perhaps a sleepless night. But complaints were mitigated with stories of invasion boats packed with seasick assault troops, mud filled foxholes, and cold k-rations, as Scouts peered at the sogginess of this Norman spring. But, as EVERY Scout knows, only fun will be remembered of the mud and chill of this weekend.
Scout convoys raced around the invasion coast following ambitious schedules: Utah Beach, Point D’Hoc, Sainte Mere Eglise, Arromanches, the Pegasus Bridge and many museums. Scouts and Veterans were the special guests of honor at the historic and grand Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux where clergy, along with national and local leaders, christened a newly forged Bell of Peace and Freedom. The Cathedral was a packed and flowing sea of international scout uniforms, flags and neckerchiefs… all highlighted by sunbeams streaking through stained-glass windows.
90 year-old, World War ll Army Air Force Veteran Captain Samuel Wiley Hammersmith, B-25 pilot with 28 missions in the Pacific, mingled with Scouts throughout the weekend.
New Eagles and candidates for the Order of the Arrow were sworn in at an Omaha Beach campfire in the most meaningful of ceremonies for Scouts and their families. A French Air Force flyover, a military band and youth choir opened the Messengers of Peace multimedia presentation, bringing home the sacrifices made in the past and the promise of peace Scouting seeks to contribute worldwide. That evening, friendships were made, neckerchiefs swapped, and Paella shared at sunset on the beach, followed by a fusillade of fireworks.
Sunday’s closing ceremony was held in the drizzle at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Each Troop flew its colors and laid a wreath at the base of the huge bronze statue, The Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves. Scouts and their families then joined hundreds of others walking the many acres of markers, looking for specific names, or just looking, at the beauty- with history, the sense of sacrifice and a touch of tears that the damp, perfect green grass of the cemetery envokes. Slowly the parking lot emptied as each American Troop and Patrol headed in every direction across Europe and the ocean… home.
If you would like to support the Scouts quest to preserve Omaha Beach as a UNESCO World Heritage site, follow this link and sign the petition:
www.change.org/petitions/unesco-save-the-d-day-beaches-ma...
Photos Courtesy Robert Turtil
This is a photograph from the 9th annual running of the Meath Spring Half Marathon which was promoted and hosted by Bohermeen Athletic Club at Bohermeen, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland on Sunday 8th of March 2020 at 11:00. The half marathon consists of a 11KM and 10KM repeated loop around the roads of Bohermeen and Oristown. The finish line is on the running track within Bohermeen Community Center. The course is a fast fair course with a few small hills. In 2016 the original course was 'reversed' which just meant that the traditional course changed to accomodate the large number of participants and the narrow country roads on which both the race participants and race traffic must both share before, during and after the race. Most runners agreed that this made the course much faster as a result. This is the second year of the half marathon only event. The major change for 2019 seen the half marathon become the only race of the day. Previously, there was a 10KM race option also presented. This year well over 1000 participants finished the race which sold out many weeks in advance. The race also includes the 47th Rennicks Cup (Men's overall team) and the 44th Father Delany Cup (Women's overall team).
The weather was a slight improvement on the very wintry weather of 2019. A very strong westerly wind contined and this was in the face of runners on the open stretches on the Navan Athboy road and on the additional section on Loop 1. There was also a very heavy hail shower at around midday.
Bohermeen AC is steeped in Irish athletics history since 1927 and it is this experience and exceptional community spirit and volunteering which has made this event today so successful. Having now organised the event for six years running it is certain that the event will continue to grow and expand become one of the mainstays on the Irish athletic club road racing calendar for many years to come.
This race takes place about one month after the Trim AC 10 Mile Road Race in Trim (just down the road from Bohermeen). Indeed these races truly kick-start the whole road racing season of fixtures amongst the clubs in Meath who are now famous for the quality and standard of the road races staged and organised.
The full Flickr photoset from the race today is at www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/albums/72157713409698612
Timing and event management was provided by www.myrunresults.com/. Their website is here [www.myrunresults.com/] and will contain the results to today's race.
Some useful Internet links related to the race
Bohermeen Athletic Club Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Bohermeen-AC-132411123768765/ (will require Facebook logon to access all features)
MapMyRun GPS Trace of the Route in 2016: www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/988503627
Google Streetview of the Race Start: goo.gl/maps/rtj1X
Google Streetview of the Race Finish and Race Headquarters: goo.gl/maps/qVttR
Photographs from previous events
Our Flickr Photograph set from the 7th Spring Half Marathon 2019: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/albums/72157703941157002
Our Flickr Photograph set from the 7th Spring Half Marathon 2018: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/albums/72157693588010344
Our Flickr Photograph set from the 6th Spring Half Marathon 2017: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/albums/72157677904981873
Our Flickr Photograph set from the 5th Spring Half Marathon 2016: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/albums/72157665850980555
Our Flickr Photograph set from the 4th Spring Half Marathon 2015: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/albums/72157648897769373
Our Flickr Photograph set from the 3rd Spring Half Marathon 2014: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157641717197563
Our Flickr Photograph set from the 2nd Spring Half Marathon 2013: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157632906920970/
Our Flickr set from the 1st Spring Marathon (2012) www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157629146137284/
Photographs from the 2013 event from our friend Paul Reilly [pjrphotography.zenfolio.com/p670974697]