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She seemed to enjoy the minutes she'd smoke there in that doorway while she watched the street life go by... there was something thoughtful about her demeanor.

Saturday night I saw her again and I was determined to make up for my bad exposures previously.

I'd just started shooting her when I got attacked by a couple of drunks from behind.

Actually four of them... but as I recall only two of them were doing anything aggressive.

One of them said 'why don't you ask next time before you take our picture.'

The other one punched my camera and grabbed the strap.

He got put into a headlock and I had to restrain myself from bringing out the power of the 'OVG'... the Optional Vertical Grip.

These guys were drunk and they didn't know how to fight.

But since there were four of them I had to take the issue seriously.

I'd lined up the guys head to take the 'OVG shot' and drop him... but I felt bad for him... I really didn't want to hurt the guy... and I knew I could easily drop him but then I'd go from 'some guy who took a picture without asking' to 'some guy who just knocked Brandon out with his Optional Vertical Grip' to his three buddies.

The smart thing to do is try not to 'escalate' the situation.

A big guy named James who's a bouncer at a bar nearby intervened really coolly and calmed everything down with minimal force.

I appreciate that James.

You're a true professional and I owe you one.

It turns out that I never even took these guy's picture.

Apparently they just decided to be assholes.

If I would have known that while the skirmish was going down I think I would have been genuinely offended by their assault and battery.

I might have been less inclined to hold back.

Both the girl in this picture and the friend who was shooting with me were pretty taken aback by the whole incident.

I feel bad for them and I would have rather they not had to see that.

I'm always amazed at how people think it's acceptable to resort to violence on the streets.

There are a lot of idiots out there and they're really lucky I'm an easygoing guy.

Brandon... you're really lucky I felt sorry for you... you could've been the latest guy sporting that 'nokiN' tattoo!

Thanks again James.

#legalize #blunts #weed #pot #marijuana #marryingjane #potheadsociety #pothead #spliffs #healthy #health #cannabis #hash #oils #sparkup #lightup #high #highlife #truth #facts by marrying jane

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SDG Bayanihan Summit 2019 by Dico Calingal

I took this photo during the preliminaries of SDG Bayanihan Summit organized by 2030 Youth Force in the Philippines, an organization that promotes and implements Sustainable Development Goals in the Philippines. The following people are as follows:

Guest Speakers:

1. Ms. MaryAnne Darauay, Director for Social Development Staff of National Economic and Development Authority

2. Cong. Sarah Elago of the Kabataan Party-List

3. Farah Ghodsinia, Founder of Children of Mindanao

4. Beniam Gebrezghi, Programme Specialist of United Nations Development Programme - UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub

Hundreds of youth advocates and partners from different sectors gathered on October 26, 2019 at the second SDG Bayanihan Summit (SBS), the biggest “bayanihan” #fortheGlobalGoals! Four (4) projects, dubbed as “Bayanihan” Initiatives, were selected by a multi-sector panel from the “Bayanihan” Sessions. The multi-sector panel, composed of various industry experts, have pledged to support these “Bayanihan” Initiatives into fruition through funding, mentorship, promotions, endorsements, among other forms of support. These serve as the main outputs of the summit. The “Bayanihan” Initiatives were designed by the delegates to address the following key issues, respectively: “Fake News” and Disinformation; Sustainable and Responsible Consumerism; Livable and Human-Centered Cities; and Language and Culture as Tools in Shaping Filipino Consciousness Other highlights of the summit include the Plenary Session, which featured keynote speeches from Hon. Sarah Elago, Kabataan Party-List Representative; Ms. MaryAnne Darauay, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director for Social Development Staff; Mr. Beniam Gebrezghi, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangkok Regional Hub Program Specialist; Ms. Farah Ghodsinia, Children of Mindanao Founder; and USec. Ryan Enriquez, National Youth Commission (NYC) Chairperson and CEO. About 30 institutions and organizations also gathered to showcase their endeavors for sustainable development at the SDG Expo: Global Goals Fair, which started the program. SBS 2019 concluded with the Oath Taking and Turnover Ceremony of the national leadership of YFPH, during which the National Council for the term 2019-2021 was launched to the public. YFPH is now under the leadership of its new National Convenor, Erycce Althea Antonio. The National Organizing Committee (NOC) of SBS 2019 extends its deepest gratitude to the partners and sponsors who helped ensure the success of the summit!

CO-PRESENTORS: Intramuros Administration (IA) United Nations Development Programme Youth Co:Lab OFFICIAL VENUE PARTNER: Far Eastern University (FEU) Institute of Technology

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas De La Salle University Lipa Freedom of Information (FOI) Philippines National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL)

OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNERS: ABS-CBN News Channel MovePH SparkUp ClickTheCity.com DZUP CHALK.PH Inquirer.net InqPOP Green Giant FM UP Radio Circle

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS: #IAmHampasLupa Ecological Agriculture Movement Amnesty International Philippines ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) E&V Water and Life Philippines, Inc. Future Earth Philippines Program Girl Up Philippines Greenpeace Southeast Asia - Philippines Habitat for Humanity Philipppines Husay Co. Likhaya makesense Philippines National Youth Volunteers Coalition (NYVC) ROC.PH Digital Marketing Services Teach for the Philippines, Inc. The Plastic Flamingo Virlanie Foundation Weather Solutions WeatherPhilippines Foundation, Inc. World Vision Development Foundation Inc. World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature Philippines Youth Strike for Climate Philippines (YSC4PH) YouthHack Inc.

CALABARZON PLATINUM SPONSORS: Aboitiz Foundation Inc. Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines Inc.

SILVER SPONSORS: Dielle's Apiary and Meadery Inc. Nature's Spring

SILVER DONORS: Hon. Karlo Nograles COOP-NATCCO Partylist #2030Now #SDGBayanihanSummit #Sulong2019 #SBS2019 #JuaninMotion

SDG Bayanihan Summit 2019 by Dico Calingal

I took this photo during the preliminaries of SDG Bayanihan Summit organized by 2030 Youth Force in the Philippines, an organization that promotes and implements Sustainable Development Goals in the Philippines. The following people are as follows:

1. Mr. Jules Guiang, the founder of 2030 YFPH

2. Ms. Eah Antonio, the project manager for SBS 2019

3. Arthur Holt, one of the persons concerned for SBS 2019