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My neighbour's daughter got married two days back. It was a traditional Rajput marraige. They r still rooted to their village, so everything is took place in a very traditional way.
In May of 2009, we traveled to Haryana, India to produce a documentary film so that we can spread the creative model and accomplishments of the Sehgal Foundation. We documented the progress the NGO made in their 2005 Commitment to Action plan with the Clinton Global Initiative. The foundation is composed of four different programs that all work together in a combined effort to better the quality of life for people living in small villages throughout India. The programs consist of water management, rural health, income enhancement, and life skills education. Photo by Juan Elizondo, Color by David Salazar.
As part of a shared commitment to advance the health and vitality of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) and the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) are partnering to launch an educational initiative called Connected, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of the St. Johns River as a vital natural resource.
“The St. Johns River is the heartbeat of our city and our region, and as a community, we are all connected to the river in some way,” said MSRI Executive Director Dr. Quinton White, who has studied the St. Johns River and its diverse wildlife for more than 40 years. “As neighbors across the river, Jacksonville University and JAXPORT both understand how important the river is to our thriving city. We share a common goal of ensuring the river is healthy for future generations, because our environment and economy depend on it.”
Every year, the river carries 10 million tons of cargo through JAXPORT, pumping more than $31 billion into the regional economy. It’s also home to thousands of species that depend on the river for survival. Powered by funding from JAXPORT, Connected brings together research, education and global commerce in a mission to educate and engage the community on a broad range of topics related to the river.
“I am pleased to see two organizations that are dear to my heart come together for such an important partnership,” said JAXPORT Immediate Past Chairman Jamie Shelton, who also serves as Chairman of the JU Board of Trustees. “I look forward to seeing the incredible educational opportunities that will come from this partnership, and the positive impact it will have on the health and vitality of our river for generations to come,” Shelton continued.
“I am a firm believer that there is a nexus between commerce and protecting the environment,” said JAXPORT CEO Eric Green. “As the largest commercial user of the harbor, we are proud to do our part to help facilitate the connection between environmental stewardship and economic opportunity, ultimately benefiting our river and community.”
As Northeast Florida’s leading environmental research institution, the Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University offers scientific expertise and educational resources to further the mission of the Connected partnership at local schools and community groups. MSRI faculty will offer informative lectures, interactive activities, and resources for educators on topics that include: ecosystems and wildlife found in and around the river; hydrology and water cycles; the river’s role in our city’s history; and its importance to the regional economy.
“Through Connected, we will partner with local schools and community organizations to bring river education to all ages,” said Dr. Melinda Simmons, assistant professor of marine science at Jacksonville University. Simmons will lead local outreach and education efforts throughout Northeast Florida. “Connected is far more than just a series of lectures. It is an open invitation to explore and engage with our beautiful St. Johns River with the goal of inspiring all members of our community to value and protect it.”
To kick off the Connected initiative and establish a baseline for measuring success, Jacksonville University’s public opinion research and polling expert, Dr. Raymond Oldakowski, conducted a survey to assess current community awareness and opinion of the St. Johns River. Of nearly 470 randomly-selected individuals who were surveyed, nearly 80 percent placed a high value of importance on the river as an asset to Jacksonville. More than 99 percent of those surveyed said it is “somewhat” or “very” important for people in Jacksonville to learn about the river, while one in four respondents said they are “not at all knowledgeable” about what they can do to protect the health of the river.
Other important findings from the survey include:
The health of the river was ranked as the issue of highest importance to survey participants, exceeding the river’s perceived value as a source for jobs, recreation and a visual amenity. Approximately 87 percent of those surveyed ranked the health of the river as “very important” to the city.
While a majority of respondents view government agencies as most responsible for protecting the river (57 percent), they also gave significant and equal weight to the role of the business community (46 percent) and individuals (46 percent) in protecting the health of the river as well.
The majority (52 percent) described the health of the river as “good” but in need of improvements in some areas, while 39 percent believe the river is in need of “major cleanup”.
“There are extremely encouraging takeaways from this survey: most people in Jacksonville place a high value on the importance of the river to our community and our economy, and many of us believe in a shared responsibility to protect it,” said Dr. Simmons. “We know nearly one in four people simply don’t know enough about what they can do as individuals to improve the health of the river, and with our partners at JAXPORT, we have an opportunity to educate them.”
A healthy river drives a healthy economy as well. Cargo activity through JAXPORT, one of the most vital seaports on the east coast, sustains 138,500 Florida jobs with an average salary of $70,000, well above the state average. JAXPORT also plays a significant national security role as one of the country’s 17 Strategic Seaports authorized to move military cargo for national defense, foreign humanitarian aid and disaster relief. It is the only port in Florida with this designation, which requires 24/7 on-call status for emergency response.
About Jacksonville University
As northeast Florida’s premier private institution of higher education, Jacksonville University is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South, with back-to-back Top 30 rankings in 2020 and 2021. Founded in 1934, the University offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs, including in-demand degrees in Marine Science, Biology, Nursing, Business, Engineering, Finance, and Psychology, as well as those in the highly specialized fields of Aviation, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Film, Animation, and Healthcare Administration. With its four colleges, eleven schools and two institutes, Jacksonville University’s 235-acre riverfront campus is minutes from downtown and from beautiful area beaches.
About JAXPORT
JAXPORT is Florida’s largest container port by volume and one of the nation’s busiest vehicle-handling ports. Located in the Southeastern United States at the crossroads of the nation’s rail and highway network, JAXPORT is the global gateway to Florida, the nation’s third-largest state. The port offers service from dozens of ocean carriers, with competitive transit times to 140 ports in more than 70 countries.
On October 23, 2013 at La Gaite Lyrique, Paris, L'Oreal launched its sustainability vision, initiatives, and commitments, an initiative led by Alexandra Palt (global head of sustainability and corporate social responsibility for L'Oreal) and Jean-Paul Agon (Global CEO, L'Oreal).
Following the launch and announcement, L'Oreal also hosted a Summit on Reimagining Consumption, bringing together corporate leaders in sustainability and corporate social responsibility, to discuss creating a culture and practice of sustainable business and sustainable consumption.
Womensphere CEO Analisa Balares took part in the launch as a member of L'Oreal's new "panel of critical friends" - an international panel of experts and advisory group on sustainability chaired by Jose Maria Figueres, current CEO of the Carbon War Room and former President of Costa Rica.
For more information on L'Oreal's sustainability initiatives, please view the announcement and details on the commitments here: www.loreal.com/press-releases/loreal-announces-its-new-su...
Maj. Gen. Phillip M. Churn talks to a group of students at a high school award ceremony that was held at the 83rd Military Police Company in El Paso, Texas on May 21, 2016 to recognize over 80 high school seniors for their decision to join the Army after graduation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Stephanie Ramirez)
Entrance Walk to GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Constitution Gardens along 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
Entrance Walk to GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Constitution Gardens along 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
For too long a time now I work in spurts of organization...I have been 80% organized untl the twins but 3 years of being sic(preggo) and no sleep 18monts later..My organization has slipped away and and Mounting into monumental proportions..(to me)I am overwhelmed. I keep stumbling with flylady and know that each stumble set me up for today> TODAY right now I am making a WHOLE HEARTED commitment to myself,myfamily,myhusband,myfamily,friends,and the Mother Earth.... to NOT be a PERFECTIONIST and to take ONE step at a time.
I will Declutter,Reuse,Recycle,Stop buying needlessly,Reduce my foot print. I am integrated every tiny bit helps..one step at a time
I intend on having a harmonious,Warm,Magical,Romantic,Enriching,CLEAN to every corner.(not in one day or at one whole time) Beautiful HOME to Grow my little ones in warmth of Heart and Spirit. Doing this will give me TIME with them, ME, Hubby, Connection time with Friends Family...
I will have time to CREATE and My Heart will Sing since there's no trace of"guilt" for fear I a not doing something eles or not deserving this time.
I will make this fun for me by embellishing my FLY Baby Steps...so my GEMINI twins will play and pick up!
Here I go to Shine my sink I am jumping in!
The cast of 'Form' by Rendered Retina which is at The Pleasance during this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
This company won the Les Enfants Terribles award. 'Form' is essentially a highly creative and visual silent comedy.
You can buy tickets here: www.pleasance.co.uk/event/form#overview
International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions,at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 5 December 2016
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
This summary describes the ‘Spanish Immersion Experience’ set up as a five credit Independent Study Project I negotiated with Mary Cornish for Fall quarter 2011. The commitment included living abroad in Madrid, Spain; a ten-week course of study; principle goal of measurable Spanish fluency; and supplementary goals of cultural enrichment. Before arriving in Spain I tried not to assume or ponder too much on what my experiences would be so I could throw the doors wide open upon arrival. I did just that.
My ambition for this project was complete language isolation and, to that end, I was nearly successful. My lodging, arranged by and only two blocks from the Enforex facilities, was in the home of a Madrid resident. None of my housemates were native English speakers. English was not used at home or school. In fact, over ten weeks, rare English exchanges occurred with non-Spanish speaking relatives and friends. I tested for and began in level A2 elemental, worked my way though B1 intermediate, and ended my ten-week study in B2 advanced (not quite native speaker). I diligently applied myself to more than 200 hours of class and two hours per day of study at home. I was obligated to constantly speak, listen, and read Spanish. I watched many Spanish-language versions of movies I’m familiar with (most of the traditional Disney movies). But my objective was not to be glued to a laptop or T.V. I took advantage of the city and went to the movie theater and live theater. When I wasn’t in class or studying, I took the opportunity to explore Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Salamanca, and Zaragoza while simultaneously developing friendships with other international students. My roommate was French, my classmates were European, South American, Middle Eastern, African, and Asian. Even though many of them spoke English, we dedicated ourselves to Spanish. I was careful to reject English-speaking temptation.
I definitely note the difference in my listening comprehension and reading fluency. For example, before arriving in Spain and in my first month I could only read about three pages at a time of my fourth-grade-level book with the aid of a dictionary almost every paragraph. As of my last month of study, I was able to read much more quickly, with sparse use of a dictionary and was able to take note of how phrases are formed and which tenses are being used. Throughout the term I kept a descriptive photo journal and a Flickr.com blog updated weekly. A moment that illuminated a shift in my comprehension was catching myself thinking in Spanish in simple moments. I then knew I had made important progression towards fluency.
My weaknesses fell where I expected in terms of language. The Spanish language has fourteen verbal tenses where as English has less. When conversing about anything outside the present tense, this plethora of verb forms makes self expression formidable. This also includes the subjunctive, which barely exists in English.
The skills acquired this quarter certainly transfer to other classes, my professional future, and life in general. I see immediate and long-term benefits of a broadened perspective, reinforced sense of tolerance, and viewing the world with confidence. I am thankful to have gained this very useful tool. Second language competency and living abroad has given me another option to process life’s future puzzles. This experience has helped me become a better-rounded person and fueled my desire to travel. I am pleased to report I have successfully completed these objectives. I look forward to the opportunity to continue the assessment of Spanish competency in Bellingham during winter quarter.