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U.S. Army Capt. Lawrence S. Brooker, logistics branch chief, Surface Maintenance, Joint Force Headquarters, South Carolina National Guard, is promoted to Major, during a ceremony at the Adjutant General building, in Columbia, South Carolina, Feb. 11, 2023. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jeff Jones, deputy adjutant general for South Carolina, joined Brooker’s family, friends, guests, and colleagues during the ceremony. U.S. Army Col. Brad Marlow, state logistics officer, South Carolina National Guard, administered the oath of enlistment. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jaison Jordan, 108th Public Affairs Detachment.)
Premier Christy Clark meets with BC Seafood business at the BC Seafood Promotion Event attended by Guangdong Vice Governor Kun Liu.
Premier Clark is building on record-setting 2010 sales of B.C. agrifood products to China by promoting seafood to about 100 seafood industry representatives and buyers as part of the largest-ever B.C. seafood delegation to China.
Kcap South African Zulu Traditional Cultural Singing & Dancing Group from Durban Promoted by Dr Edmund Mhlongo Performing at Tooting Music Festival Burgess Park London July 2000
KwaMashu Community Advancement Projects (K-CAP)
Intercultural artisans fair during the International Roma Day in Tirinia, Albania
Read more about Roma in Europe and Central Asia: europeandcis.undp.org/ourwork/roma
Ali Spangler '10 inspects a sign she created for "Visual Meaning," a course taught by Associate Professor of Art and Visual Culture Pamela Johnson. Students were asked to design public displays promoting awareness about voting.
This is a photograph from the 8th 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 10th of March 2019 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. 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 the race promoters offered 999 places and the race sold out many weeks in advance. The race also includes the 46th Rennicks Cup (Men's overall team) and the 43rd Father Delany Cup (Women's overall team).
The weather will be remembered for a long time after this year. Just about 15 minutes before the start there was a very heavy hailstorm which seemed to make the winds even stronger. Suddenly the skies cleared and the sun appeared. However, 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.
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 race is supported by substantial local sponsorship from businesses in the local area. McNally Logistics and Transportation are the main sponsors of this year's event. The company specialises in national and international haulage.
The full Flickr photoset from the race today is at www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/albums/72157703941157002
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 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]
AM I PAYING TO BE PROMOTED?
No. You are paying for the seminars, and while I strongly encourage everyone to be present for the seminars, it is not required. You may show up for the second half only. But, again, I strongly encourage everyone to be present for the seminars. It helps us with organization, expresses to the instructors that you are interested in learning, and fosters a team oriented environment.
WHAT ARE THE STANDARDS FOR BEING PROMOTED?
Under the Capital flag you must demonstrate the 3 Ts: time on the mat, toughness and technique. Visualize a triangle, where technique is on top. On the bottom are time and toughness. Those who are very tough might have the time requirement reduced (but not below the minimum). Those with a great deal of time might have the toughness requirement reduced. Also, other variables may be taken into consideration. For example, one of our newest members is beginning his Jiu-Jitsu journey at 70 years young! Modifications will be made to ensure his journey is both challenge and rewarding!
WHAT ARE THE TIME REQUIREMENTS?
A blue belt takes an average of 1.5 years. A purple belt takes an average of 5 years. A brown belt takes an average of 7 years. A black belt takes an average of 10+ years. Most of the practitioners who tested for black belt had between 12 and 17 years of experience, and the pass rate was about 50%.
WHO MAKES THE DECISION FOR ADVANCEMENT?
Three instructors, including at least one black belt, must approve any promotion.
WHY DOES THE FORMAT KEEP CHANGING?
It’s been consistent for the last two years. However, we do expect that slight changes will be made as time goes on. We always seek feedback from students, peers and our instructors to make things better. The current format is: seminars (optional), sparring, promotions, gauntlet (optional), and group picture.
ETIQUETTE
At promotions events every practitioner should wear a laundered Capital branded white training kimono. This is the equivalent of wearing formal attire for a special occasion, like a wedding. Also, it is extremely impolite to ask an instructor about being promoted.
WHAT DOES THE NAVY BLUE BAR MEAN?
Royce Gracie and the Valente Brothers wanted to honor Helio Gracie’s life and legacy by wearing the navy blue belt that Helio wore. Going forward they are asking representatives to wear the navy bar (excluding white belts and new black belts). For more information about Grandmaster Helio Gracie’s decision to wear the navy belt visit: graciekentucky.blogspot.com/2010/06/why-did-grandmaster-h...
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR PUTTING A NAVY BAR ON MY BELT?
The easiest thing to do is purchase athletic tape: www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&...
I BELIEVE YOU MADE AN ERROR REGARDING MEMBER X, BY PROMOTING/NOT PROMOTING HIM….
Think about a Jiu-Jitsu competition. Is it possible, from time to time, for the referee to make an error? Of course! It is also possible for the decision makers at our semiannual gatherings to make errors. However, as practitioners progress, more scrutiny is applied to their rank, and ultimately 40 - 60 black belts will test them. At that time practitioners must demonstrate the complete stand-up self-defense curriculum, striking, clinching, grappling and philosophy (the 753 Code).
I caution those who dwell on the rank progress of others, especially as it compares to their own. Instead I encourage you to apply your vigilance to your own journey in the gentile art.
DO I NEED TO BE AT THE PROMOTIONS EVENT?
To be promoted to the next color belt, yes. Technically, to be promoted with stripes on the purple and brown belt, also yes. However, we needed to honor time constraints at Saturday's event, and stripes for deserving practitioners will be awarded this week and in January.
IS THE GAUNTLET HAZING?
What is the difference between a healthy ritual and hazing? What in fact is hazing? According to Wikipedia: "Hazing is the practice of rituals and other activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group.” Does the gauntlet qualify?
Couldn’t we define the gauntlet as a rite of passage? Google defines a rite of passage as, "a ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life, especially birth, puberty, marriage, and death.” While I don’t know of any peer reviewed research articles, the overwhelming consensus is that there are tremendous psychological benefits to being included in a rite of passage.
There’s also acknowledging that our ritual is far less dangerous than the activities which led to it. Whether it’s the rigorous exercise, intense sparring rounds, competitions or the black belt test. In fact, Professor Pedro Valente noted that we are training to be effective in a proven fighting system. To take a hit is not only to be initiated, it's an essential component of our training.
I am not familiar with many of the reasons why people haze, and personally, I have never been involved in a hazing ritual. The gauntlet is our rite of passage; a tradition handed down to us by our elders. I am opposed to taking away or intensifying the gauntlet tradition. Our tradition is about the student, and I don’t believe that practitioners at Capital MMA experience some perverse pleasure in seeing people suffer. Rather, we are celebrating with the newly inducted.
I believe that the gauntlet tradition should only be carried on in the presence of the black belt instructors, exclusively at our semiannual promotions events. Also, it is our charge as black belts to educate junior members of our tradition, and how we conduct ourselves during the rite of passage. Injury, abuse and humiliation are never our objectives.
Finally, this tradition is, and always will be, optional. However, our requirements for being promoted are not. The rigor, intensity, and sacrifice experienced by senior practitioners is significant.
Fort Buchanan, PR- With the intent of promoting the balance , morale and wellbeing among its workforce, families and the military community across the island, the US Army Reserve-Puerto Rico (1st Mission Support Command) celebrated a Sports Festival and a 5k run, 19 Nov at Fort Buchanan.
The event was funded with the Army Communities of Excellence (ACOE) monetary award that the 1st MSC received last year.
The Sports Festival included many activities for the family, such as an obstacle course, Gotcha paintball, water slide, rock climbing wall and others events.
“We really appreciate not only the participation of the 1st MSC soldiers, but also the participation of the whole military community. I hope you enjoyed this event,” said Brig. Gen. Fernando Fernández, commander of the US Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, 1st Mission Support Command.
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Angel Rios, from Carolina, PR, came with his family to participate in the event.
“This type of activities is very important for the military community. It maintains the family balanced and the good relations among soldiers,” said Rios who was accompanied by his wife and two children.
As part of the benefits of participating in the event, the command distributed promotional items to all registered participants. A gym bag, an aluminum water bottle, a hat and shirts were part of the coveted articles received by the participants.
The main event of the day was the 5k run, which started at 4:30 p.m.
The overall winner of the race, with 18 minutes, 31 seconds, was Dennis Rodriguez, a University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo campus, student, who is the son of Orlando Rodriguez, a federal employee.
“This is the first time I participate in this type of event at Fort Buchanan, but I really enjoyed the race. I tried to run fast from the beginning, until I found my place in the group. Fortunately, I was able to maintain my pace the whole time,” said Rodriguez.
The overall winner for the female category was Sgt. 1st Class Saby Calo, 1st MSC Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, with 23 minutes and 59 seconds.
“It was challenging because there was another female that I thought was going to pass me. But I liked it very much. I think this race should happen again next year,” said Calo.
Sgt. 1st Class Sammy Santiago, assigned to the 268th Transportation Company, was the first 1st MSC male service member crossing the finish line.
“This was a very good run. I found the last 800 meters to be more challenging because there was a hill. But other than that, I feel happy to be able to make a good representation of the 1st MSC”, said Santiago who has been mobilized twice to Iraq.
“This is a great event because I had the opportunity of bringing my children and creating great family bonding,” said Santiago.
There were many service members, families and members of the military community who participated in the day’s events.
There were over 160 participants registered in the race, with several male and female categories.
Kids From Randolph School, Huntsville, AL
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The Dream Rocket Team is collecting nearly 8,000 artworks from participants around the globe. The artwork will be assembled together to create a massive cover in which will wrap a 37 story Saturn V Moon Rocket at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. We will also be displaying submitted artwork in dozens of national venues prior to the wrapping of the Saturn V. Additionally, we are posting images of submitted artwork & their stories on our Website, Flickr, and Facebook.The Dream Rocket project uses the Saturn V Moon Rocket as a symbolism of universal values of the human spirit. Optimism, hope,
caring for our natural resources, scientific exploration, and harnessing technological advancements for a better quality of life while safeguarding our communities, are all common desires across national and international boundaries. Participants are able to express and learn about these values through this creative collaboration. With the completion of each artwork, participants are asked to write an essay explaining their artwork, and the dream theme in which they chose.
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Kuriyama et al. reveal that the phospholipid lysophosphatidic acid promotes the collective migration of Xenopus neural crest cells by downregulating the surface expression of N-cadherin, granting the cells fluid-like properties that enhance their movement through embryonic tissues. Neural crest cell membranes are labeled yellow, protrusions are labeled red, and nuclei are labeled blue.
Image courtesy of Kuriyama et al.
Reference: Kuriyama et al. (2014) J. Cell Biol. 206:113-127
Published on July 7, 2014.
doi: 10.1083/jcb.201402093
Read the full article online at: jcb.rupress.org/content/206/1/113.full
Studio Series 86 Hot Rod is one of those figures I hadn't really planned on getting, as I already have the MP. But, with so many collectors impressed with the figure, I figure since my local EB still had one, I'd pick it up and take a look.
Hot Rod is one of the characters introduced in the 86 movie, and is the character who would go on to be promoted to Rodimus Prime, only to be demoted by a revived Optimus Prime some time in Season 3 or so. For you younger readers out there, THIS movie is the one you have to blame for Prime basically dying and reviving every chance he gets.
Hot Rod retails for $40 CAD/$30 USD and comes with a decent number of accessories. You get the figure, Matrix of Leadership, his twin blasters, energy effects for all the above, and his sawblade arm.
Sounds great so far, right? Well....
To be fair, it's a pretty good package of stuff. But the first think you'll notice once you open the box will be how tiny Hot Rod is., being a Deluxe sized figure. It's kind of a good news/bad news situation as the smaller body is to compensate for the sheer number of moving parts on the figure, kind of like how Kingdom Megatron is tiny for his price point, but features some impressive engineering for a mainline toy.
Having said that , Hot Rod is
about $8 CAD than the rest of the vehicle Autobots (who are actually Deluxe priced) so the extra parts I guess is a nice compromise from Hasbro to justify the price point. The MP didn't actually have any of the energy effects and to be completely honest they look quite good.
Speaking of MPs, if you own it, it will be readily apparent that this figure is very much based on that release, albeit with a few removed frills such as improved shoulder/wrist articulation, Matrix Chamber, and chrome. You do, however, get the effects as mentioned, and a reduced backpack, which makes this figure look more streamline. Overall, this "home version" of the arcade MP does a pretty good job as a substitute, and as a standalone figure it generally excels.
Starting with vehicle mode (because I was too lazy to retransform it) you'll see that Hot Rod is the canopied sports car thing that we all know and love (still hilarious to me that he went from NOS guzzling speed demon to family camper because of the Matrix). From what I can recall, even the G1 toy never really had issues in this department, with the design becoming ever more sleek over the years.
You're supposed to plug the weapons together in the Engine Block, but I found that the tolerances on the various parts just wasn't good enough to hold together without warping. Furthermore, as the guns are painted, any assembly of them will eventually result in paint rub so it's probably best to let them be. The gun blast effects that double as exhaust actually look pretty damn good.
The transformation sequence is intuitive and satisfying, and features something that used to piss off the purist quite a bit - the use of a secondary robot chest to cheat in the transformation sequence. It's pretty commonplace these days, especially with the MP stuff, but back in 2000s there was outrage.
The resulting robot is probably more in line with the animation model than the MP is, with many collectors unhappy with the shoulders and the appears of the chest. A few additional items to point out at this point. First off, like the MP, the head opens up and a visor can flip out. Secondly, again like the MP, the fists can rotate inside the forearm to allow for the connection of the saw blade on the left hand, with a severely undersized welding gun replacing the right hand. The first do open up, most likely to allow for holding of the Matrix.
One point of warning is that at this point, I noticed that the plastic pieces that allow for the silver pipes on the forearms to connect to the ones on the legs in vehicle mode snapped off on one arm, with the other set to go any time now. Based on how slim the connecting piece is, I reckon this was probably the result of over ambitious design given the delicate nature of this type of plastic. I'm not sure if the thing will give me any trouble during transformation, but at this point I don't care anymore.
Articulation is pretty typical for a Deluxe sized figure. You get ankles with side tilts and forward tilt, double jointed knees, thigh twist, standard hips, waist, standard shoulders with some lateral movement and the ability to pivot the whole arm, single jointed elbows with bicep swivel, rotating wrists, open/closing fists, and ball jointed head. With this combination of joints, you should be able to get some decent action poses going, with Hot Rod being balanced enough that toppling over isn't generally going to be an issue.
Paint wise, I wouldn't say there's an abundance of apps, but there's some decent work. From my observations, it looks like there is paint on the accessories, the silver pipes, face, crest on the head, front wheels, orange on the forearms, the yellow flames on the chest/hood, the dark red and orange around the waist, and the red around the translucent canopy. Generally speaking the apps are applied competently.
From a Build Quality perspective, I've touched upon how QC of the weapon tabs and design of the connecting mechanism for the forearm pipes isn't the greatest. From an overall perspective, however, Hot Rod is pretty good. Considering how many moving parts there are for this figure, the fact that everything rotates, pivots, slides, and generally moves smoothly and locks into position is a minor miracle, especially considering what things were like before. Joint strength is what you'd expect, and there are no rough finishes or anything like that note.
Overall, Hot Rod is kind of where I'd like to see the mainline for older collectors move with regards to transformation, something that was on its way with Car Robots 2000, then went back to the stone age with Armada. A few annoying QC issues aside, the final product is quite a remarkable, if tiny, toy.
From the GBF 2011 panel session Promoting Wellness & Preventing Obesity: Public & Private Partnership
From BIRDS ILLUSTRATED BY COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
A MONTHLY SERIAL DESIGNED TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF BIRD-LIFE
Vol. 1. No. 1. JANUARY, 1897
AN American family, the Tanagers are mostly birds of very brilliant plumage. There are 300 species, a few being tropical birds. They are found in British and French Guiana, living in the latter country in open spots of dwellings and feeding on bananas and other fruits. They are also said to do much harm in the rice fields.
In “The Auk,” of July, 1893, Mr. George K. Cherrie, of the Field Museum, says of the Red-Rumped Tanager:
“During my stay at Boruca and Palmar, (the last of February) the breeding season was at its height, and I observed many of the Costa Rica Red-Rumps nesting. In almost every instance where possible I collected both parents of the nests, and in the majority of cases found the males wearing the same dress as the females. In a few instances the male was in mottled plumage, evidently just assuming the adult phase, and in a lesser number of examples the male was in fully adult plumage—velvety black and crimson red. From the above it is clear that the males begin to breed before they attain fully adult plumage, and that they retain the dress of the female until, at least, the beginning of the second year.
“While on this trip I had many proofs that, in spite of its rich plumage, and being a bird of the tropics, it is well worthy to hold a place of honor among the song birds. And if the bird chooses an early hour and a secluded spot for expressing its happiness, the melody is none the less delightful. At the little village of Buenos Aires, on the Rio Grande of Terraba, I heard the song more frequently than at any other point. Close by the ranch house at which we were staying, there is a small stream bordered by low woods and underbrush, that formed a favorite resort for the birds. Just below the ranch is a convenient spot where we took our morning bath. I was always there just as the day was breaking. On the opposite bank was a small open space in the brush occupied by the limbs of a dead tree. On one of these branches, and always the same one, was the spot chosen by a Red-rump to pour forth his morning song. Some mornings I found him busy with his music when I arrived, and again he would be a few minutes behind me. Sometimes he would come from one direction, sometimes from another, but he always alighted at the same spot and then lost no time in commencing his song. While singing, the body was swayed to and fro, much after the manner of a canary while singing. The song would last for perhaps half an hour, and then away the singer would go. I have not enough musical ability to describe the song, but will say that often I remained standing quietly for a long time, only that I might listen to the music.”
THE RED-RUMPED TANAGER.
I have just been singing my morning song, and I wish you could have heard it. I think you would have liked it.
I always sing very early in the morning. I sing because I am happy, and the people like to hear me.
My home is near a small stream, where there are low woods and underbrush along its banks.
There is an old dead tree there, and just before the sun is up I fly to this tree.
I sit on one of the branches and sing for about half an hour. Then I fly away to get my breakfast.
I am very fond of fruit. Bananas grow where I live, and I like them best of all.
I eat insects, and sometimes I fly to the rice fields and swing on the stalks and eat rice.
The people say I do much harm to the rice, but I do not see why it is wrong for me to eat it, for I think there is enough for all.
I must go now and get my breakfast. If you ever come to see me I will sing to you.
I will show you my wife, too. She looks just like me. Be sure to get up very early. If you do not, you will be too late for my song.
“Birds, Birds! ye are beautiful things,
With your earth-treading feet and your cloud-cleaving wings.
Where shall man wander, and where shall he dwell—
Beautiful birds—that ye come not as well?
Ye have nests on the mountain, all rugged and stark,
Ye have nests in the forest, all tangled and dark;
Ye build and ye brood ‘neath the cottagers’ eaves,
And ye sleep on the sod, ’mid the bonnie green leaves;
Ye hide in the heather, ye lurk in the brake,
Ye dine in the sweet flags that shadow the lake;
Ye skim where the stream parts the orchard decked land,
Ye dance where the foam sweeps the desolate strand.”
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Promoting the Philippines. You will see in this video the beauty of the different islands, falls, and hills of Bohol. Background sound is simple yet engaging.
AM I PAYING TO BE PROMOTED?
No. You are paying for the seminars, and while I strongly encourage everyone to be present for the seminars, it is not required. You may show up for the second half only. But, again, I strongly encourage everyone to be present for the seminars. It helps us with organization, expresses to the instructors that you are interested in learning, and fosters a team oriented environment.
WHAT ARE THE STANDARDS FOR BEING PROMOTED?
Under the Capital flag you must demonstrate the 3 Ts: time on the mat, toughness and technique. Visualize a triangle, where technique is on top. On the bottom are time and toughness. Those who are very tough might have the time requirement reduced (but not below the minimum). Those with a great deal of time might have the toughness requirement reduced. Also, other variables may be taken into consideration. For example, one of our newest members is beginning his Jiu-Jitsu journey at 70 years young! Modifications will be made to ensure his journey is both challenge and rewarding!
WHAT ARE THE TIME REQUIREMENTS?
A blue belt takes an average of 1.5 years. A purple belt takes an average of 5 years. A brown belt takes an average of 7 years. A black belt takes an average of 10+ years. Most of the practitioners who tested for black belt had between 12 and 17 years of experience, and the pass rate was about 50%.
WHO MAKES THE DECISION FOR ADVANCEMENT?
Three instructors, including at least one black belt, must approve any promotion.
WHY DOES THE FORMAT KEEP CHANGING?
It’s been consistent for the last two years. However, we do expect that slight changes will be made as time goes on. We always seek feedback from students, peers and our instructors to make things better. The current format is: seminars (optional), sparring, promotions, gauntlet (optional), and group picture.
ETIQUETTE
At promotions events every practitioner should wear a laundered Capital branded white training kimono. This is the equivalent of wearing formal attire for a special occasion, like a wedding. Also, it is extremely impolite to ask an instructor about being promoted.
WHAT DOES THE NAVY BLUE BAR MEAN?
Royce Gracie and the Valente Brothers wanted to honor Helio Gracie’s life and legacy by wearing the navy blue belt that Helio wore. Going forward they are asking representatives to wear the navy bar (excluding white belts and new black belts). For more information about Grandmaster Helio Gracie’s decision to wear the navy belt visit: graciekentucky.blogspot.com/2010/06/why-did-grandmaster-h...
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR PUTTING A NAVY BAR ON MY BELT?
The easiest thing to do is purchase athletic tape: www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&...
I BELIEVE YOU MADE AN ERROR REGARDING MEMBER X, BY PROMOTING/NOT PROMOTING HIM….
Think about a Jiu-Jitsu competition. Is it possible, from time to time, for the referee to make an error? Of course! It is also possible for the decision makers at our semiannual gatherings to make errors. However, as practitioners progress, more scrutiny is applied to their rank, and ultimately 40 - 60 black belts will test them. At that time practitioners must demonstrate the complete stand-up self-defense curriculum, striking, clinching, grappling and philosophy (the 753 Code).
I caution those who dwell on the rank progress of others, especially as it compares to their own. Instead I encourage you to apply your vigilance to your own journey in the gentile art.
DO I NEED TO BE AT THE PROMOTIONS EVENT?
To be promoted to the next color belt, yes. Technically, to be promoted with stripes on the purple and brown belt, also yes. However, we needed to honor time constraints at Saturday's event, and stripes for deserving practitioners will be awarded this week and in January.
IS THE GAUNTLET HAZING?
What is the difference between a healthy ritual and hazing? What in fact is hazing? According to Wikipedia: "Hazing is the practice of rituals and other activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group.” Does the gauntlet qualify?
Couldn’t we define the gauntlet as a rite of passage? Google defines a rite of passage as, "a ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life, especially birth, puberty, marriage, and death.” While I don’t know of any peer reviewed research articles, the overwhelming consensus is that there are tremendous psychological benefits to being included in a rite of passage.
There’s also acknowledging that our ritual is far less dangerous than the activities which led to it. Whether it’s the rigorous exercise, intense sparring rounds, competitions or the black belt test. In fact, Professor Pedro Valente noted that we are training to be effective in a proven fighting system. To take a hit is not only to be initiated, it's an essential component of our training.
I am not familiar with many of the reasons why people haze, and personally, I have never been involved in a hazing ritual. The gauntlet is our rite of passage; a tradition handed down to us by our elders. I am opposed to taking away or intensifying the gauntlet tradition. Our tradition is about the student, and I don’t believe that practitioners at Capital MMA experience some perverse pleasure in seeing people suffer. Rather, we are celebrating with the newly inducted.
I believe that the gauntlet tradition should only be carried on in the presence of the black belt instructors, exclusively at our semiannual promotions events. Also, it is our charge as black belts to educate junior members of our tradition, and how we conduct ourselves during the rite of passage. Injury, abuse and humiliation are never our objectives.
Finally, this tradition is, and always will be, optional. However, our requirements for being promoted are not. The rigor, intensity, and sacrifice experienced by senior practitioners is significant.
The Los Angeles Fire Department is proud to honor the achievements of five LAFD uniformed members who have successfully completed the demanding process of promoting in rank within the Department.
Expressing her pride in their accomplishments, City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley oversaw a formal promotion ceremony at the LAFD Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Elysian Park on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Individually honored at the event (with their new rank) were:
Assistant Chief Luis Aldana
Assistant Chief Melford Beard
Assistant Chief Jason Hing
Assistant Chief Peter Hsiao
Inspector II Patrick Perez
LAFD Event: 051223
Photo Use Permitted via Creative Commons - Credit: LAFD Photo (John McCoy)
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Jihad Azour, Director, Middle East and Central Asia Department, IMF, and Abdulrahman A. Al Hamidy, Director General and Chairman of the Board, Arab Monetary Fund deliver the opening remarks during the IMF conference Opportunity for All: Promoting Growth, Jobs, and Inclusiveness in the Arab World on Monday, January 29 in Marrakesh, Morocco. Ryan Rayburn/IMF Photo
On 6 August, 2015 the LAFD promoted 63 members, celebrating their achievement with their family and friends present. The promotions were as follows:
6 Fire Captain I to Fire Captain II
26 Firefighters/Engineers to Fire Captain I
9 Firefighters to Engineer
8 Firefighters to Fire Inspector
14 Firefighters to Firefighter/Paramedic.
Congratulations to all for your hard work!
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A new card for the set after Ken Ham slammed the Smithsonian as promoting the "Science of Naturalism". When people say "Science is a Religion too!" they never use the word 'religion' in a positive way.
Promoting a car free day, Southern Vectis 501 (MDL 952), an ECW bodied Bristol LD is parked in Ryde Bus Station.
Originally built as a closed top (542), it wears traditional Tilling Cream and Green open top livery.
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, officiates the promotion ceremony for Army Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons at Scott Air Force Base, Aug. 24, 2018. Lyons, who was promoted to the rank of general one hour prior to the ceremony, will relieve United States Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, who is scheduled to retire later in the day here. Lyons is the first Army officer to lead the command. (DOD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro)
The “Project for Livelihood Improvement in Tajik-Afghan Cross-border Areas” is a new three-year initiative, financed by the Government of Japan and implemented by UNDP in Tajikistan in cooperation with UNDP in Afghanistan.
This project will support rehabilitation of more than 75 rural infrastructure facilities to improve direct access of more than 176,400 vulnerable people, including women living in rural communities, to schools, hospitals, irrigation, drinking water and energy supply.
Learn more about this exciting initiative.
To promote employability and entrepreneurship among Papuan youths in Bintuni Bay Area of West Papua, the ILO and BP, one of the world’s leading oil and gas companies, has developed a public-private partnership. The aim of this partnership is to strengthen and enhance business management and development of three companies facilitated and established by BP in Bintuni area.
Under the internship programme, six university students are sent to West Papua to provide assistance and build the management system in industrial engineering, human resources, marketing communications, accounting and business legal. Meanwhile, a total of 12 young Papuan technicians are sent to Jakarta to join the air conditioning service skills training.
For further information about the ILO activities in Indonesia, please visit: www.ilo.org/jakarta
Copyright: ILO Jakarta (2017)
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 IGO License. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/igo/deed.en_US
The Los Angeles Fire Department is proud to honor the achievements of twenty-five LAFD uniformed and civilian members who have successfully completed the demanding process of promoting in rank or status within the Department.
Expressing her pride in their accomplishments, City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley oversaw a formal promotion ceremony at the LAFD Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Elysian Park on Thursday, August 24, 2022.
Individually honored at the event were:
PROMOTING TO CHIEF DEPUTY:
John Drake
Armando Hogan
PROMOTING TO DEPUTY CHIEF:
Richard Fields
PROMOTING TO ASSISTANT CHIEF:
David Perez
PROMOTING TO CAPTAIN II:
Shaun Gath
Timothy Roarty
Thomas Nyberg
PROMOTING TO CAPTAIN I:
Alex Gonzales
Brian Wilson
Justin Horwedel
PROMOTING TO APPARATUS OPERATOR:
Jacob Dilbeck
PROMOTING TO ENGINEER:
Daniel Colbert
Daniel Blase
David Chang
Garrett Pascolla
Matthew Goodrich
PROMOTING TO INSPECTOR II:
Miguel Rodriguez
Fernando Barrios
PROMOTING TO PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT II:
Christine Isidro
PROMOTING TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST:
Kimberly Perry
PROMOTING TO MANAGEMENT ANALYST:
Mary Lin
PROMOTING TO FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER ASSOCIATE IV:
Menoa Aghajani
PROMOTING TO FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER ASSOCIATE III:
Vidal Garcia
PROMOTING TO EQUIPMENT SUPERINTENDENT:
Guy Patenaude
PROMOTING TO DEPARTMENTAL CHIEF ACCOUNTANT III:
Mario Pasaporte
This is a photograph from the 8th 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 10th of March 2019 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. 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 the race promoters offered 999 places and the race sold out many weeks in advance. The race also includes the 46th Rennicks Cup (Men's overall team) and the 43rd Father Delany Cup (Women's overall team).
The weather will be remembered for a long time after this year. Just about 15 minutes before the start there was a very heavy hailstorm which seemed to make the winds even stronger. Suddenly the skies cleared and the sun appeared. However, 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.
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 race is supported by substantial local sponsorship from businesses in the local area. McNally Logistics and Transportation are the main sponsors of this year's event. The company specialises in national and international haulage.
The full Flickr photoset from the race today is at www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/albums/72157703941157002
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 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]
On 6 August, 2015 the LAFD promoted 63 members, celebrating their achievement with their family and friends present. The promotions were as follows:
6 Fire Captain I to Fire Captain II
26 Firefighters/Engineers to Fire Captain I
9 Firefighters to Engineer
8 Firefighters to Fire Inspector
14 Firefighters to Firefighter/Paramedic.
Congratulations to all for your hard work!
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IMCOM and MEDCOM team up to promote healthy lifestyles at local fair
By Robert Dozier
U.S. Army Installation Management Command
Joint Base San Antonio (May 3, 2017) - - The U.S. Army Installation Management Command, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Medical Command and the Family Readiness Center on JBSA, held their Health and Wellness Fair at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Gym on Fort Sam Houston, to increase awareness of the importance of better lifestyle choices for Soldiers and Civilians. More than 150 attendees were presented with various health and wellness related topics.
“We’ve got booths from the AMEDD center school, from BAMC, the 502d Health and Family Readiness Center, Army Research Laboratory, the Public Health Center, and the IMCOM Chaplain's office,” said Col. Pauline Gross, IMCOM Command Surgeon. “We also have physicians and folks from Lackland AFB talking about sleep apnea and sleep hygiene, and things you can change in your life to make sure you sleep better.”
Student nurses from the AMEDD School set up several booths and demonstrations aligned with the Army’s performance triad, to highlight ways to get back to the basics of health, particularly sleep, activity and nutrition. Also represented were Health Promotion Nurses, the JBSA Army Wellness Center, Dental School students talking about dental hygiene, Financial and Spiritual Wellness and the Soldier For Life program.
“Don’t forget about the veterinarian adoption program,” added Paul Smith, IMCOM G1 Wellness Coordinator. “These are our both working dogs who’ve served their (Army) purpose and puppies, and are moving on be adopted by a family. In addition, the Puppy Foster Volunteer Program looks for loving families to care for their dogs until they are old enough to become military working dogs or to retire from their service to DoD.
AMEDD also sent folks from the 6AF – Military Prevention Medicine.
“Those [medical] students are talking about blood pressure control, water safety, cholesterol, what types of food to eat, how to buy food with the right ingredients,” said Gross. "I have my activities folks walking, now let's educate them about what they can put into their bodies.”
The performance triad is not about new programs or post-modern science. It is a way to focus on the core truths about how to manage fitness today.
“We want them to learn about the programs, that they can make little changes in their life to become healthy,” said Gross. “To lose weight and so on, we want them to make changes in moderation, so they will be more likely to follow that and continue on those lifestyle changes.”
“It is a legacy for a longer life. As a society, we are living longer and working until an age of 70 is not so strange anymore,” said Smith. “To live better is a matter of simply changing your behavior now.”
“I realize that in order to stay active at an older age, I want to convince others to start at a younger age,” said Gross. “As a PA [Physician’s Assistant], I want people to live a healthier life. I don’t want to see them when they are sick. I believe in prevention. I know that what I’ve done [here today] will help them live a healthy lifestyle.”
“I have twin 6 year-olds. I want to fine tune their behavior for keeping active, eating right and getting plenty of sleep before we see them off to college. Living longer means something,” said Smith. “Living an active life lets me be a role model for them and for the work force I serve.
“I am inspired by the hope of inventor Thomas Edison, who predicted ‘the doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest patients in the care of the human frame, in proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.’”
A trade mission to Beijing begins March 27, 2011 to show the Chinese housing industry the green benefits of building with wood.
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]
On 6 August, 2015 the LAFD promoted 63 members, celebrating their achievement with their family and friends present. The promotions were as follows:
6 Fire Captain I to Fire Captain II
26 Firefighters/Engineers to Fire Captain I
9 Firefighters to Engineer
8 Firefighters to Fire Inspector
14 Firefighters to Firefighter/Paramedic.
Congratulations to all for your hard work!
Connect with us: LAFD.ORG | News | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Twitter: @LAFD @LAFDtalk
Memorial in the north nave aisle at Gloucester to Sarah Morley who died at sea in 1784. The sculptor was John Flaxman.
Gloucester Cathedral is one of England's finest churches, a masterpiece of medieval architecture consisting of a uniquely beautiful fusion of Norman Romanesque and Perpendicular Gothic from the mid 14th century onwards. Until the Reformation this was merely Gloucester's Abbey of St Peter, under Henry VIII it became one of six former monastic churches to be promoted to cathedral status, thus saving the great church from the ravages of the Dissolution.
The most obviously Norman part is the nave, immediately apparent on entering the building with it's round arches and thick columns (the exterior is the result of Gothic remodelling). Much of the remainder of the building is substantially the Norman structure also, but almost entirely modified in the later Middle Ages inside and out, the result of the great revenue brought to the abbey by pilgrims to the tomb of the murdered King Edward II in the choir. It was this transformation of the Norman church that is credited with launching the late gothic Perpendicular style in England.
The gothic choir is a unique and spectacular work, the walls so heavily panelled as to suggest a huge stone cage (disguising the Norman arches behind) crowned by a glorious net-like vault adorned with numerous bosses (those over the Altar with superb figures of Christ and angels) whilst the east wall is entirely glazing in delicate stone tracery, and still preserving most of it's original 14th century stained glass. The soaring central tower, also richly panelled with delicate pinnacles, is another testament to the abbey's increasing wealth at this time.
The latest medieval additions to the church are equally glorious, the Lady Chapel is entered through the enormous east window and is itself a largely glazed structure, though the original glass has been reduced to a few fragments in the east window, the remainder now contains beautiful Arts & Crafts stained glass by Christopher and Veronica Whall.
The early 16th century cloisters to the north of the nave are some of the most beautiful anywhere, being completely covered by exquisite fan vaulting, with a seperate lavatorium (washing room) attached to the north walk as a miniature version of the main passages.
There is much more of interest, from 14th century choir stalls with misericords to the comprehensive collection of tombs and monuments of various dates, including the elaborate tomb of Edward II and that of Robert Duke of Normandy, eldest son of William the Conqueror. The stained glass also represents all ages, from the 14th century to the striking contemporary windows by Tom Denny.
Further areas of the cathedral can be accessed at certain times, such as the Norman crypt under the choir and the triforium gallery above.
My visit coincided with the major 'Crucible' exhibition of contemporary sculpture (September-October 2010), examples of which I will upload in due course.
On 6 August, 2015 the LAFD promoted 63 members, celebrating their achievement with their family and friends present. The promotions were as follows:
6 Fire Captain I to Fire Captain II
26 Firefighters/Engineers to Fire Captain I
9 Firefighters to Engineer
8 Firefighters to Fire Inspector
14 Firefighters to Firefighter/Paramedic.
Congratulations to all for your hard work!
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This is a photograph from the fourth annual running of the "Mullingar 10" - a 10 mile road race and fun run which was held in Dalystown, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland on Sunday July 17th 2017 at 11:00. The race was organised by Mullingar Harriers who promoted the event. There was almost 280 participants in the event. The race follows a simple 'figure of 8' route. The race starts from Dalystown National School and heads north briefly to Dalystown cross-roads where there is a left turn which brings runners along the L1122 road. The only real cross-over of the route is at the 2.5 and 7.5 mile mark. The race completes a loop between 2.5 and the 7.5 mile mark which brings runners into the locality of Ballinagore. The final 2.5 miles of the race brings runners back through Cloneheigue and the final 1.5 miles of the race is along straight road heading north back to Dalystown and the finish outside of Wallace's Pub which is just off the N52 road.
The course was a mixture of long straight level sections of road with some short rolling hills which made for a challenging but an overall fair course. The race took place is warm temperatures with a strong southerly breeze in the face of runners for stretches along the route. However some beautiful mature hedgerows along the mostly rural roads provided shade and shelter from the sun for runners. This race has actually had excellent weather for its first four years with some runners saying that temperatures may have even been a bit too high for distance running.
This was the fourth year of the event it has become an annual fixture on the calendar. The running calendar today shows a marked shortage of races at the 10 mile distance and this was one of the original reasons this distance was chosen for this race. Clubs from all over the North Leinster region and beyond were represented today. Refreshments were provided outside Wallace's Pub at the Finish line. Well done to Mullingar Harriers and all the many volunteers who helped make today's race a wonderful success.
Our full set of photographs from the start and finish of this year's race is available here on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/albums/72157686310944525
Dalystown is very much a picture of the classic rural Irish parish and is situated about 7 miles south of Mullingar just off the N52 road to Tullamore Co. Offaly. The lands of Dalystown is situated at the south east corner of Lough Ennell which is the dominant geographical feature around this part of Co. Westmeath.
Electronic Timing and Event Management was provided by MyRunResults and their website is www.myrunresults.com
Race Headquarters at Dalystown National School: www.google.ie/maps/@53.4351401,-7.3851583,3a,75y,270h,90t...
Photographs from the 1st Mullingar 10 Mile in 2014: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157645912529346
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In summary please remember when requesting photographs from us - If you are using the photographs online all we ask is for you to provide a link back to our Flickr set or Flickr pages. You will find the link above clearly outlined in the description text which accompanies this photograph. Taking these photographs and preparing them for online posting takes a significant effort and time. We are not posting photographs to Flickr for commercial reasons. If you really like what we do please spread the link around your social media, send us an email, leave a comment beside the photographs, send us a Flickr email, etc. If you are using the photographs in newspapers or magazines we ask that you mention where the original photograph came from.
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Let's get a bit technical: We use Creative Commons Licensing for these photographs
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Attribution- anyone using our photographs gives us an appropriate credit for it. This ensures that people aren't taking our photographs and passing them off as their own. This usually just mean putting a link to our photographs somewhere on your website, blog, or Facebook where other people can see it.
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Above all what Creative Commons aims to do is to encourage creative sharing. See some examples of Creative Commons photographs on Flickr: www.flickr.com/creativecommons/
I ran in the race - but my photograph doesn't appear here in your Flickr set! What gives?
As mentioned above we take these photographs as a hobby and as a voluntary contribution to the running community in Ireland. Very often we have actually ran in the same race and then switched to photographer mode after we finished the race. Consequently, we feel that we have no obligations to capture a photograph of every participant in the race. However, we do try our very best to capture as many participants as possible. But this is sometimes not possible for a variety of reasons:
►You were hidden behind another participant as you passed our camera
►Weather or lighting conditions meant that we had some photographs with blurry content which we did not upload to our Flickr set
►There were too many people - some races attract thousands of participants and as amateur photographs we cannot hope to capture photographs of everyone
►We simply missed you - sorry about that - we did our best!
You can email us petermooney78 AT gmail DOT com to enquire if we have a photograph of you which didn't make the final Flickr selection for the race. But we cannot promise that there will be photograph there. As alternatives we advise you to contact the race organisers to enquire if there were (1) other photographs taking photographs at the race event or if (2) there were professional commercial sports photographers taking photographs which might have some photographs of you available for purchase. You might find some links for further information above.
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