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Qatar Tribune - 23/12/2008
The Qatar Law Forum will take place here from May 29-31, 2009 under the banner of ‘A global commitment to the rule of law’.
The forum will be organised by the Standing Committee of the Conferences’ Organisation at the Foreign Ministry and will be attended by leading figures in law from all over the world. Among the dignitaries who will attend the forum include the president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the president of the European Court of Human Rights and the chief justices of several countries. This was announced at the Forum gala dinner last night at the Four Seasons Hotel.
The event was attended by the Minister of Justice HE Hasan bin Abdullah al Ghanem, the Assistant Foreign Minister for the Follow-up Affairs HE Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Rumaihi, who is also the chairman of the standing committee and the Qatari Bar Association, Lord Woolf of Barnes, the president of Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Civil and Commercial Court and Sir Wiliam Blair, the chairman of the QFC regulatory tribunal.
Lawyer Malik Rabea Dahlan, head of ‘Qatar Law Forum’ told reporters here on Monday that the forum is going to be the first of its kind event in the region which will register the participation of legal luminaries from all over the world to discuss the global commitment to rule of law. He explained that the three-day forum will discuss the management of judiciary issues and the latest means of settling disputes in addition to legal education in a changing world in face of the current financial challenges in the world.
Rabeia said the forum will discuss such issues in an Islamic context. He confirmed the participation of president of the International Court of Justice and the heads of judiciary in Bahrain, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Africa and Uganda in the meet along with a number of academicians and jurists.
HE the Minister of Justice, speaking on the occasion, stressed the importance of the establishment of Qatar Financial Centre Civil and Commercial Court under the presidency of Lord Woolf of Barnes, who was Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.
HE the Minister said the court was competent to look into disputes that may arise from the application of QFC Law. He noted that the Ministry of Justice was committed to the establishment of justice and to remove the obstacles that came in the path of cooperation between judicial bodies in Qatar.
By Jobers Bersales
Cebu Daily News
The life and ministry of Cebu’s second “Prince of the Church,” Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal, was finally made known to the public last Tuesday in a grand celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of his elevation to the cardinalate. A short film and a 200-page coffee table book, “Via Veritatis: The Life and Ministry of Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal” were launched at the Waterfront Lahug amidst pomp and ceremony attended by the cardinal’s fellow bishops led by Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales of Manila, the papal nuncio Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams and Bishop Nereo Odchimar, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.
Via Veritatis, in English, “The Way of Truth,” is taken from the Cardinal’s Episcopal motto, “Viam Veritatis Elegi (I have chosen the way of Truth),” which succinctly captures the contents of the book commissioned by Fr. Agustin Ancajas, his erstwhile secretary, as well as the film by renowned television director Louie Ignacio. On pain of being accused of tooting my own horn, as it were, I would like the readers to allow me to share the experience I had in working on the book as its editor-in-chief and co-author.
Writing Via Veritatis was more than just a privilege. It is also a testament to cooperation, collaboration and commitment. When Fr. Ting Ancajas requested me late last year to write the biography of His Eminence, I immediately agreed. After all, we had just launched Balaanong Bahandi, the book which took only six months of research, writing and photography to produce.
Last Tuesday, I stood proud to say that we broke that record. We began the book with interviews of the cardinal in February this year. Despite his very hectic schedule, His Eminence graciously agreed to adjust his weekly rest day to accommodate four sessions spread in four weeks. And so the book is a product of just three months of intense cellphone calls, document and photo scanning, late night conferences, and sleeping at dawn to start the day four hours thereafter.
For this no mean feat, I wish to acknowledge the authors, therefore, the same ones I worked with in Balaanong Bahandi. My colleagues in the archdiocesan heritage commission, Louella “Loy” Alix and Trizer Dale Mansueto, were up to this challenge and did not fail us. The same is true for the principal photographers Mark Andrew Jorolan and Lorens Gibb Lapinid who were also as committed in this latest work as with Balaanong Bahandi. Gibb and Mark were the real heroes of this book, working long hours well into the morning. Gibb worked on the design and layout the book. Of course, it helped that we had a printer, ClintKAMMS Corp., that accepted our work for printing with only 19 days left before the launching.
The good thing was that we were not charged any rush hour fees, something which would probably have happened with other printing companies (worse, we could have been turned down for giving them so little time). All in God’s time, as the Bible says. Of course, all these would have been nothing if not for our boss, the person who really commissioned this work, Fr. Agustin “Ting” Ancajas who almost literally moved heaven and earth to get this work out a day before the launching.
There are so many more people to thank but space no longer permits. And books have to be sold. I guess the best way to know if we’ve accomplished our task, reached our goal and showed the way of truth that His Eminence has chosen is for you to buy a copy, or better still buy a thousand copies of the book. Then you will help fund the Pope John Paul II Home for Retired Priests, one of the many legacies of the cardinal that you will find in the book.
Young activists from Generation Our Climate hosted an inspiring Town Hall for Climate Action, for and by high school students and their communities. They spoke up about the current state of our climate and the need for more environmental education and activism in our schools.
These young leaders are working are working with local governments to adopt renewable energy policies and helping consumers switch away from fossil fuels to reduce their carbon footprint. They have testified in front of state, county and city governments, got their school district to pass a resolution to address climate change.
They were introduced by Mill Valley Mayor Stephanie Moulton-Peters, who has invited them to help define her city’s climate action plan. Speakers included Nick Morgenstein, Milo Wetherall, Mimi Lawrence, Luci Paczkowski and Caroline Schurz, who study in different high schools in Marin, from Branson to San Domenico and Tam High. They were drawn together by shared concerns about climate change and a sense of responsibility for addressing this critical issue.
Their free town hall took place at the Mill Valley Community Center on Tuesday, Sep. 4, at 6pm, attracting a diverse group of citizens of all ages. Adult organizers and mentors for this event were Daniel Heagerty and Donna Lawrence, with multimedia support from yours truly.
I volunteer for these young leaders because of their commitment to curb climate change, long after our generation fades away. We need more young activists like them and their perspective inspires me. They gave us a clear-eyed wake-up call, and they can engage many more young people to take action for a better world.
I invite you to support them as well, by making a donation at the link below.
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LAFW - Style Fashion Week - 2015 - Coco Johnsen Collection
The commitment of the Coco Johnsen brand is to consistently introduce luxurious and stylish collections of clothing and accessories to the marketplace.
Inspired by such powerful iconography as Diana Ross inMahogany and the well proportioned aesthetic of Oscar de Renta, Coco has centered her designs around her personal ideology of inner strength and outward beauty, which should never be considered mutually exclusive. Having traveled the world from Stockholm to Toyko as a model, actress and now designer, Coco Johnsen has acquired a distinctive take on how the modern woman dresses. Her love of powerful feminity, with more than a generous nod to Romanticism, is evident in the timelessly elegant gowns, cocktail dresses and suits that comprise her signature and ready to wear lines. Coco Johnsen’s collections are designed downtown in her Los Angeles atelier, and then expertly produced in Brazil and Los Angeles utilizing only the finest fabric, trims, and materials.
Coco Johnsen debuted her signature line at Mercedes benz Los Angeles Fashion week Spring / Summer 2008 to rave reviews. Her collection has appeared on the pages of
GQ Mexico, WWD, Apparel News, Geniux, Femme, Game, Pacific , In touch Weekly to name a few.
Coco Johnsen’s Spring summer 09 collection debuted at the Audis Husar Gallery in a collaborative effort to benefit the C.A.S.A foundation which is an organization benefiting Foster children by providing a court appointed advocate. Coco Johnsen is a designer who has evolved from orphan, model, actress into a sophisticated couturier and philanthropist.
2017-09-07: Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, African Union Commission speaking during the Commitments Press Conference.
In June 2004 I had the chance to go to Glastonbury for 'free' if I 'donated' a little time each day as a 'Fire Steward' for the Acoustic Stage/Tent Team. This meant 'working' for four hours per day with my friends to be alert to potential fire hazards.
As you can see it rained a lot - someone should have given God a bright pink tabbard with some reflective strips that weekend. He did a great job for us on the fire hazard prevention front.
In return for our 'labours' - we got free entry, access to the only 24 hour bar on the site, a secure camp-site with our own toilet and shower block, two meals per day, endless tea/coffee/water and a pair of earplugs!! Fantastic it was - mud and all!!!!
Some of the people playing that year - Muse, Snow Patrol, Keane, Goldfrapp, Paul McCartney, Ocean Colour Scene, Glen Tilbrook (who also came and did a live impromptu set at the bar afterwards...) and on Sunday morning a rousing operatic rendition of 'Ride of the Valkyries'... Who'd have thought!!!
Sadly, we couldn't get tickets this year - but there'll be a chance to go back I'm sure.
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Chong, Pyeong-sik (left), President of the Korea Foreigner Tourist Facility Association’s Pyeongtaek Chapter, and Col. Joseph P. Moore, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys commander, sign a Memorandum of Understanding May 9. The signing signifies cooperation for the promotion of a healthy entertainment culture, Soldier safety and the prohibition of underage drinking in local establishments around Camp Humphreys. Han, Chong-sop, president of the Anjeong-ri Entertainment Establishments Association and Cho, Hang-won, president of the Paengseong Merchants Association also signed.
— U.S. Army photos by Steven Hoover
For more information on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys and living and working in Korea visit: USAG-Humphreys' official web site or check out our online videos.
At our friends' wedding in Visakhapatnam, India.
For the past several minutes of the ceremony, the groom was hidden from the bride behind a screen. From under the screen, he had his feet washed, then an exchange of gifts took place, all of it while keeping his face hidden.
Now the bride and groom each hold a cake made out of sugar and spices on a mango leaf. In a few seconds the screen will be lifted, and upon seeing each other, they will smash the cake on the forehead of their promised.
This gesture is the key moment in the ceremony, from this moment on the couple is regarded as married. The lifting of the screen has to occur at a specific time, calculated by the priest.
It is said that in ancient times, the lifting of the screen could be the first moment the bride and groom ever saw each other. And at that precise moment, they were united till death did them part...
Arrival Walk to GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool North Pathway, NW, Washington DC on Friday morning, 28 August 2020 by Elvert Barnes Photography
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Elvert Barnes 57th Anniversary of 1963 March on Washington COMMITMENT MARCH docu-project at elvertbarnes.com/57MOW2020
A Florida International University (FIU) College of Business Honors Student was awarded a $1,000 Scholarship from WTDC to participate in an international service trip to India.
Miami, Florida | October 12, 2016
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Kenya - PCEA/MCK: Representatives of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa and the Methodist Church of Kenya attended 'Farming God's Way' workshops to learn skills for organic and sustainable farming. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.org
With 27th January marking the 66th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Holocaust Educational Trust placed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons to give MPs the opportunity to remember those who were persecuted and murdered during the Holocaust – and to support the sharing and safeguarding of ‘Untold Stories’, learning from survivors’ experiences to help create a future free from hatred and prejudice.
In doing so, Ian Paisley MP paid tribute to those remarkable individuals who survived the appalling events of the Holocaust and have since dedicated their lives to educating younger generations about the dangers of allowing persecution and intolerance to take hold in society.
On and around Holocaust Memorial Day, schools, local communities and faith groups from across the UK will join together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Thousands of events are being held across the country to commemorate all those who suffered at the hands of the Nazis during the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides. The aim of the day is to motivate people – individually and collectively, to ensure that the horrendous crimes, racism and victimisation committed during the Holocaust are neither forgotten nor repeated.
Ian Paisley MP said;
“In the tenth year of its commemoration in the UK, Holocaust Memorial Day 2011 marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. As antisemitism, racism and prejudice are still present in our society, learning from the extraordinary ‘Untold Stories’ of those who survived gives us the opportunity to reflect on the evil that was perpetrated during the Holocaust and other genocides and pledge to create a brighter future.”
Karen Pollock, Chief Executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, said:
“We are delighted that Ian Paisley is supporting Holocaust Memorial Day. As the number of survivors dwindles, remembering the Holocaust and passing on their testimony is more crucial than ever. Reflecting on ‘Untold Stories’ helps give back voices to those who were persecuted and reinforces the contemporary lessons that can be learnt from this dark period in our history.”
Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, the providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. I learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets:
‘Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!’
W. H. Murray, The Scottish Himalaya Expedition, 1951.
The Class of 2023 affirmed their commitment to service on August 15, 2021, and took the Oath of Affirmation, binding them to complete their next two years of study and a minimum of five years of active-duty military service thereafter. Astronaut William S. McArthur Jr. ‘73 was the guest speaker for the evening.
Members of the Class of 1973, the 50-year affiliates of the Class of 2023, presented the cadets with commemorative coins to mark the occasion of their affirmed commitment.
"Regardless of your academic focus, you will graduate having majored in leadership. The good news is that you will leave this hallowed institution well-prepared to meet the challenges your careers will place before you. When you graduate, look at your diploma. Understand what it represents. It doesn’t mean that you are ready to conquer the world any more than one from an Ivy League school, an MIT or Ga Tech, a Notre Dame, Michigan, Texas, or Stanford. It means you are ready to learn your profession through hands-on experience. It means you are ready to make your own luck.
- Astronaut William S. McArthur Jr. ‘73
You're meant to wear a full Santa outfit, not just the hat!
Gizmo & Furby preparing for the annual 'Santa Dash' Sheffield
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Orthodox Jews combine in prayer at the Western Wall on a Friday immediately prior to Shabbat in the Old City of Jerusalem in Israel.
Once again taken at night at DP World Southampton, the photo shows the landside operation and once again shows DP World's commitment to its customers by offering a 24-7 landside operation.
British Columbia’s cabinet ministers and First Nations’ leadership kicked off the annual BC Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering on the heels of historic progress that significantly advances reconciliation in BC.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/20942
MACON, Ga., Oct. 15, 2017 – Jennie Marshall receives the Georgia Commendation Medal from Col. Matt Smith, commander of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in recognition for her contributions to the 177th Brigade Engineer Battalion during the unit’s change of command ceremony. Lieutenant Colonel Kris Marshall, outgoing commander of the 177th BEB was recognized with the Meritorious Service Medal.
Georgia Army National Guard photo by Capt. William Carraway / released
GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Lincoln Memorial Lower Steps in Washington DC on Friday morning, 28 August 2020 by Elvert Barnes Photography
Visit Commitment March website at nationalactionnetwork.net/commitment-march-on-washington-dc/
Elvert Barnes 57th Anniversary of 1963 March on Washington COMMITMENT MARCH docu-project at elvertbarnes.com/57MOW2020
GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Lincoln Memorial North Elm Walkway, NW, Washington DC on Friday morning, 28 August 2020 by Elvert Barnes Photography
Visit Commitment March website at nationalactionnetwork.net/commitment-march-on-washington-dc/
Elvert Barnes 57th Anniversary of 1963 March on Washington COMMITMENT MARCH docu-project at elvertbarnes.com/57MOW2020
Royal Air Force and Royal Navy commitment to Search and Rescue will be taken over by the Coastguard as per 1 april 2015. The beautiful but ageing Sea King HAR3A made a last official appearance in Whitby to say goodbye. I think she will be missed by all for whom she has become such a familiar sight
Camera: Olympus OM-D E-M10 with Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50MM 1:3.5-6.3 EZ
Uganda - UMSC and UMWA: Members celebrate the launch of the long-term plan for the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council and the Uganda Muslim Women's Association. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.org
Tanzania - ELCT: Women-led tree nurseries are a core part of the long-term plan for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania. The aim is to establish one in every parish. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.o
This year’s rafa YOUTH Cyprus Award (formerly the RAF Association Cadet Award) recognised 10 young people who have shown outstanding commitment and effort to aspire to the aims of rafa YOUTH, the RAF Association's youth membership scheme.
Whether it’s an injured airman fighting to get back onto his feet, a young child missing their parent away on overseas operations, or a WWII veteran needing a shoulder to lean on, the Royal Air Forces Association is here to help.We offer welfare and family support, respite care, pension and compensation guidance as well as individual support to help injured personnel realise their potential.
The Royal Air Forces Association receives no government funding and depends entirely on the generosity of the general public.
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Tanzania - ELCT: Women-led tree nurseries are a core part of the long-term plan for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania. The aim is to establish one in every parish. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.o
“Desire is the key to motivation, but its determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”
Mario Andretti
Dad duties are in overtime (as was this and the last two games!) right now so photography and flickr are on standby. I plan to shoot, post, and visit more this weekend! Hope you’re having a great week!
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Times Square Arts and Cuban Artists Fund presented Arlés del Rio at the 2014 PULSE NEW YORK Contemporary Art Fair with a PULSE POINTS booth. POINTS is curated by the fair’s Director and highlights the work of alternative spaces and not-for-profit organizations. Arlés was a 2014 PULSE Prize Nominee.
Photographs by Sara Kerens for @TSqArts.
About PULSE
Since 2005, PULSE Contemporary Art Fair has nurtured galleries and created an international community for them to grow within the contemporary art market. PULSE combines thoughtfully curated exhibitions with an evolving series of programming, which reflects the fair’s commitment to making the visitor experience a dynamic one.
Under the leadership of Helen Toomer, newly appointed director, PULSE New York 2014 will present a revitalized platform for the discovery of contemporary art and will continue to demonstrate the fair’s commitment to the exchange of ideas from pioneering and seasoned artists. For more information go to www.pulse-art.com/.