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A joint African Union-United Nations delegation has concluded a three-day visit to South Sudan, expressing hope for “full cessation of hostilities” and a promise to “hold accountable” those who may derail the peace process.
Speaking to journalists in the capital, Juba, they said the signing of the revitalized peace agreement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 12 September 2018 “is the starting point of the hard work,” and that their visit sought to hear from the Government, civil society, women’s organizations and others about what needed to be done immediately in support of the agreement.
“The implementation of the peace agreement is primarily a responsibility for South Sudanese,” said the Under-Secretary-General for UN Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix. “And I think the partners of South Sudan are keen to see a few things materialize on the ground, particularly the cessation of hostilities which would be, of course, so important – a full cessation of hostilities,” he added.
African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Smail Chergui, acknowledged there would be challenges ahead, but warned, “let us just take note today that everybody wants to implement that agreement faithfully and we will [hold] accountable anyone going the other route.”
During their visit, the delegation said they had a chance to see first-hand and talk to some of those who had suffered years of conflict.
“The population has suffered tremendously,” said the UN Peacekeeping chief, Lacroix, adding, “We are looking forward to further improvement in the security situation and other such positive signals that will certainly generate confidence and mobilization from the international community.”
Listing various expectations from the women she met, UN Women’s top official said women wanted to be included in the security sector reforms which would include greater participation and contribution by women in securing the country.
“They also wanted to encourage the Government to interact with them directly so that they, too, can have an opportunity to exchange directly with Government about their expectations and get additional assurance about the future which they are very excited about,” said the Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
“They also want to make sure they take advantage of the 35% participation provision and they would put it on themselves to find the best candidates to fill in those positions,” she told journalists, adding that the women “want to go back to being economically productive citizens.”
The delegation had earlier met with various government officials, reiterating their support for the revitalized peace agreement.
“[It] was good to hear from both the UN [and AU] representatives about the commitment of the UN to support the peace process and they are waiting to see us giving important signals, milestones that prove our commitment and seriousness in implementing this agreement,” said Cabinet Affairs Minister, Martin Elia Lomuro after his closed-door meeting with the delegation, adding, “We have also heard from the African Union about their desire to participate with us in the security sector reform.”
He said the government was committed to implementing what it had signed, including the 35 per cent quota for women.
“That agreement was an agreement by all of us. They didn’t have to fight for it. They should remain calm and trust those in charge – particularly the members of the national review committee who will be ensuring that the objectives of the agreement are followed,” he said, voicing the government’s reassurance on an issue that was at the centre of the delegation’s visit.
Photo: UNMISS / Eric Kanalstein
The Final Day of Racing At Brands Hatch for The Superprix Weekend and After a Really Busy and Scattered Set Of Races The Previous day it was time to see which of the Drivers could Brave the Circuit One Last Time and Take Home Either a Championship Win or a Victory in their Specific Race.
Lets Get Straight to the Results.
Classic Formula Ford/Historic Formula 3 (Race 2 Result)
Classic Formula Ford and Historic Formula 3 Were up First and it was Time to see who could be The one to take the Checkered Flag First when they crossed the Line.
In First Place was (Cameron Jackson) in his Winkelmann WDF2 with a Lap Time of 1:39.257 and a Top Speed of 86.59mph. A Fantastic Victory Cameron Showing Incredible Car Control and Commitment to Win the Race.
In Second Place was (Ben Tinkler) in his Van Diemen RF80 with a Lap Time of 1:39.986 and a Top Speed of 85.77mph. A Really Great Drive from Ben to stay so close to Cameron and Keep Him on his toes the entire Time while Fighting for the Lead of the Race.
In Third Place was (Jordan Harrison) in his Lola T540E with a Lap Time of 1:39.994 and a Top Speed of 85.54mph. A Really Wonderfully Deserved Third Place for Jordan Pushing that Lola for everything it Has got to gain Third Place. Well Done.
Three Fantastically Fast Drivers all with Incredible Speed and Talent Showcasing The Best of what they Bring to Brands Hatch Every Year. An Amazing Last Race to Witness. Congratulations to The Race Winner and Keep Trying Hard Everyone Else.
HGPCA Pre 66 Grand Prix Cars (Race 20)
Next It was The Historic Grand Prix Cars and with a Massive Turn out for them it looks like Another Cracking Race to see from Start till Finish. Lets see who came out on Top.
In First Place was (Sam Wilson) in his Lotus 18 with a Lap Time of 1:39.384 and a Top Speed of 86.55mph. Amazing Work Sam Showing Colin Chapman How it Should be Done. He would have been Proud to Witness that Victory.
In Second Place was (Peter Horsman) in his Lotus 18/21 with a Lap Time of 1:41.296 and A Top Speed of 84.90mph. A Fantastic Drive by Peter to take Second Place in the Race.
In Third Place was (Miles Griffiths) in his Scarab Offenhauser with A Lap Time of 1:41.501 and A Top Speed of 84.38mph A Really Good Job there Miles Almost Matching Lap Times with Peter and Showing Some Incredible Car Control during The Race.
Another Fantastic Race for The Historic Grand Prix Cars and a Huge Congratulations to Sam for Taking Victory in the Last Race. Avery Well Done to Both Peter and Miles as well.
HSCC 70's Road Sports (Race 19)
Historic Road Sports took to the Track next and with some Legendary Cars from the Likes of Lotus Morgan and TVR it was Time to see who Had Stormed to Victory in the Last Race and Taken the Victory.
In First Place was (William Plant) in his Morgan Plus 8 with A Lap Time of 1:45.768 and A Top Speed of 70.67mph. Congratulations William on the Victory it was so Good to See a Morgan Take First Place while Watching this Exciting Race. An Amazing Drive.
In Second Place was (Jim Dean) in his Lotus Europa with A Lap Time of 1:46.411 and A Top Speed of 70.66mph. Another Incredible Drive from Jim to Take Second Place. Well Done
In Third Place was (Richard Plant) in his Morgan Plus 8 with A Lap Time of 1:47.697 and a Top Speed of 70.31mph. A Very Committed Drive from Richard and a Fantastic Third Place Finish that I'm sure the Whole Family will be Proud of.
Fantastic Racing from the 70's Road Sports to Finish the Days Racing for them Congratulations to William, Jim and Richard. Hope to see you Three Battling it out Again Soon.
Aurora Trophy With Geoff Lees Trophy
The Arora Trophy Roared onto the Grand Prix Circuit Next with Powerful V8 Engines thease Racing Cars could make the Ground Shake as they Thunder their way around the Race Track. Lets see who Managed to take that All Important Victory for their Final Race.
In First Place was (Martin Stretton) in his March 712 with a Lap Time of 1:25.976 and A Top Speed of 101mph. A Very Brave and Committed drive from Martin to Take Victory, Really Pushing the March to its Limits and hanging onto the Lead thought the Race.
In Second Place was (Mathew Wrigley) in his March 782 with a Lap Time of 1:25.127 and A Top Speed of 100.96mph. Another Incredible Driver Taking his Machinery to New heights and Keeping the March Name Alive in Historic Racing. Amazing Work Mathew.
In Third Place was (Samuel Harrison) in his Dallara 389 with A Lap Time of 1:29.552 and A Top Speed of 95.04mph. Amazing work Sam showing Insane Car Control even when Racing so Fast and for such A Long Time. Congratulations.
Another Amazing Race to Keep the Day going and showing the Amazing work that Each Team Does to ensure that their Driver and His Car are Ready to go. Well Done to all of the Teams and to the First Second and Third Place Winners as well. Looking Forward To seeing more Action this Year from the Aurora Trophy.
Guards Trophy (Race 21)
Next Up Guards Trophy with Another Range of Racing Machines from the Likes of Brabham Chevron and Lotus Lets see what will Happen and Who will be able to Drive their way to Victory in This Race.
In First Place was (Andy Newall) in his Chevron B6 with A Lap Time of 1:38.258 and A Top Speed of 83.84mph. Very Well Driven and Raced by Andy Showcasing the Power of the Chevron and taking it too its Limits in terms of Raw Speed and Performance.
In Second Place was the Duo of (Jackson S and Jackson C) in their Lenham P70 with A Lap Time of 1:38.008 and A Top Speed of 83.45mph. Fantastic Work to The Two Jacks who Really showed what Working Together Can Achieve during A Race. Well Done
In Third Place was the Duo of (Mitchell W and Mitchell B) in their Chevron B8 with A Lap Time of 1:38.368 and A Top Speed of 82.49mph. Another Amazing Duo who Have Taken Third Place and Kept the Fight Alive in their Respective Championship. Amazing work.
A Fantastic Race for the Guards Trophy Showing the Power of Each Race Car and what they Are Capable of When put into The Hands of the Right Drivers. Congratulations to Andy Mitchell W and Mitchell B as well as Jackson S and Jackson C for putting on One Hell of a Race. Keep up the Good Work Everyone Else and Never Stop Fighting for your Own Victories.
Historic Formula Ford (Race 16)
Next Up was Historic Formula Ford and some very Twitchy and Tricky Cars to be Driven Round the Circuit at Hight Speed. With Light Weight Chassis and Small Cockpits this was going to be a Very Exciting Race to Watch. Lets see who Came out Best of the Rest.
In First Place was (Cameron Jackson) in his Winkelmann WDF2 with A Lap Time of 1:38.596 and A Top Speed of 87.95mph. Another Incredible Drive From Cameron to Take Victory and show what A Truly Committed and Self Determined Driver is. He is an Inspiration to All Up Coming Formula Ford Racers.
In Second Place was (Tom Macarthur) in his Titan MK3 with A Lap Time of 1:38.484 and A Top Speed of 87.94mph. Another Really Brave and Heroic Driver Pushing His Formula Ford to its Limits and Keeping his Eye's on the Race Track. Amazing Work Tom.
In Third Place was (Horatio Fitzsimon) in his Merlin MK20A with A Lap Time of 1:38.513 And A Top Speed of 87.90mph. Very Well Done Horatio Fantastic Driving and A Well Deserved Third Place.
An Amazing Final Heat Race for the Formula Fords with Everyone Pushing As Hard as they Could for Victory. Keep Working Hard Everyone and Congratulations to Cameron Tom and Horatio.
Historic Road Sports (Race 17)
Historic Road Sports Next and it was Time to see what Each Driver could do in their Respective Race Car. Lets see how things Stacked up and who Came out on Top in the Race.
In First Place was (Kevin Kivlochan) in his AC Cobra with a Lap Time of 1:46.891 and A Top Speed of 72.19mph. What A Drive From Kevin to Take Victory Keeping that Cobra Far Ahead of the Rest of the Pack and Taking A Dominant Victory. Carol Shelby would have Loved to See That.
In Second Place was (John Davidson) in his Lotus Elan S1 with A Lap Time of 1:46.052 And A Top Speed of 72.16mph. Amazing Work John Keeping that Lotus on the Tarmac and Putting on One Hell of a Race for Everyone. Amazing Job.
In Third Place was (Rupert Ashdown) in his Lotus Elan S1 with A Lap Time of 1:47.481and A Top Speed of 71.61mph. Another Incredible Drive by Rupert Taking Third Place Very Well Deserved.
Historic Road Sports putting on Another Superb Race for the Season and Congratulations to Kevin John and Rupert on their Victories. Hope to see More of that This Year and Good Luck to Everyone Else Racing too.
Historic Touring Cars (Race 22)
The Final Race of The Day was Here and The Historic Touring Car Club did not Disappoint with Lotus Cortina's Mini Cooper S's and Ford Mustangs This was going to be a Final Battle of Titans. Lets See Who Managed to Take that Last Checkered Flag of the Day.
In First Place was (Steve Soper) in his Ford Mustang with A Lap Time of 1.47.084 and A Top Speed of 71.51mph. Awesome Drive Steve Fantastic to see that He Still has it in him After all The Years of Racing.
In Second Place was (Rob Fen) in his Ford Mustang with A Lap Time of 1:49.031 and A Top Speed of 70.93mph. Amazing Work Rob Pushing that Mustang Far and Wide to Hang onto that Second Place. Excellent Drive.
In Third Place was (Mark Martin in his Ford Lotus Cortina with A Lap Time of 1:49.905 and A Top Speed of 70.70mph. Very Well Done Mark Great Driving and Even a Wheel in the Air on Some Occasions Heading onto the Grand Prix Loop. What A Sight that Was to See.
And With that The Days Events came to an End for another year of Superprix Racing at Brands Hatch Amazing work to all of the Organisers and Race Drivers who took Part and Congratulations once again to all of the Race Winners. Keep Fighting Keep Wining and I'm Sure we will do it All Again Next Year.
KABUL, 5 September, 2015 – Delegates from key donor states and organizations met in Kabul today at a high-level meeting to review Afghanistan’s reform vision and progress towards realizing self-reliance.
Nicholas Haysom, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), described the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) as a “vital part of the bridge between past commitments, and future pledges renewing those commitments to demonstrate not only Afghanistan’s needs for on-going support, but to inspire confidence in those that have promised to walk with Afghanistan as it takes on its difficult challenges.”
UNAMA co-hosted the event with the Afghan authorities.
Speaking at a joint-press conference at the meeting’s conclusion, Mr. Haysom, who is also Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, and Eklil Ahmad Hakimi, the Afghan Finance Minister, characterized the event as an important meeting between international donors and the Afghan Government that relates directly towards the larger task of meeting the aspirations of ordinary Afghans.
Photo: UNAMA / Fardin Waezi
The nurse Maria Stromberger volunteered to serve in Auschwitz in order to be able to assist there the prisoners. Through her life-threatening commitment she succeeded to give many people a bit of humanity and help, some of them she even enabled to survive.
Maria Stromberger was born on March 16, 1898 in Metnitz/Carinthia. In the thirties she came to her sister in Bregenz where she worked for many years as a nurse in Mehrerau sanatorium. After the start of the war, she was assigned to a Carinthian hospital, where her soldiers reported inhumane conditions and specifically about the persecution of Jews and concentration camps in Poland. Voluntarily and despite concerns from her sister, she volunteered to work in Poland, saying, "I want to see what it's like, maybe I can do something good."
Through a hospital for infectious diseases in Królewska Huta (Königshütte), her way led directly to Auschwitz, where on 1.10.1942 she took up her duties as head nurse in the SS area. After some time Stromberger managed to gain the confidence of the prisoners. She started to care for them by using illegal food and life-saving medicines. Soon Maria Stromberger among the inmates became known as the "Angel of Auschwitz". However, such on-going assistance did not go unnoticed by the camp's personnel, leading her into several life-threatening situations. Her supervisor, Dr. Eduard Wirths, but always supported her and kept her from discovery. Soon Stromberger also came into contact with the camp's resistance movement, for which she smuggled important information out of the camp. Thus, the first illegal leaflet, which in Vienna drew attention to the conditions in Auschwitz, was based on
evidence delivered by her. She carried mail and important items into the camp, including two revolvers and ammunition.
Towards the end of the war, the situation for Maria Stromberger became more and more dangerous, and the tremendous mental strain troubled her health. To save her from grasp by the political department, Dr. Wirths with a fake morphine addiction diagnosis at the beginning of January 1945 initiated the admission in a detoxification centre in Prague, so that her survival was assured. Finally, she returned to Bregenz and was there detained in the spring of 1946 by the French occupation authorities because of her activity in
Auschwitz. It was not until the statements of former inmates that the charges were untenable, so that she was released from prison in September.
In her job, Maria Stromberger did not want or could not work after the terrible experiences anymore. She started as a laborer in a textile company in Bregenz. In 1947 she testified in Warsaw in the trial against former camp commandant Rudolf Höss, with Hermann Langbein she was in correspondence, by the Federal Congress of the KZ-Verbandes (Concentration Camp Association) she was appointed in 1955 honorary member. In Vorarlberg, on the other hand, she remained beyond her death, on Mai 18, 1957, for a long time completely unknown. Regarding her actions in Auschwitz, Maria Stromberger himself wrote: "What I did, was human obligation and unfortunately only a drop in the sea". In fact, given the widespread terror and monstrosity of Auschwitz, her deeds were only "a drop in the sea"; her help, her humanity and also her active support of the resistance in the camp did not prevent the mass murder. What she has accomplished, however, goes far beyond mere human obligation. Completely independent, only obliged to her conscience, Maria Stromberger voluntarily went to the hell of Auschwitz, in order to be able to help under tremendous hardships and in the greatest mortal danger where help was most needed.
Die Krankenschwester Maria Stromberger meldete sich freiwillig zum Dienst in Auschwitz, um dort den Häftlingen
beistehen zu können. Durch ihren lebensgefährlichen Einsatz
gelang es ihr, vielen ein bisschen Menschlichkeit und Hilfe
zukommen zu lassen, manchen ermöglichte sie das
Überleben.
Maria Stromberger wurde am 16. März 1898 in Metnitz/Kärnten
geboren. In den Dreißigerjahren kam sie zu ihrer Schwester nach Bregenz, wo sie viele Jahre als Krankenschwester im Sanatorium Mehrerau arbeitete. Nach Kriegsbeginn wurde sie in ein Kärntner Lazarett dienstverpflichtet, wo ihr Soldaten über unmenschliche Zustände und konkret über Judenverfolgung und Konzentrationslager in Polen berichteten. Freiwillig und trotz Bedenken ihrer Schwester meldete sie sich zur Arbeit nach Polen mit der Begründung: „Ich will sehen, wie es wirklich ist, vielleicht kann ich auch etwas Gutes tun.“
Über ein Infektionsspital in Królewska Huta (Königshütte) führte sie ihr Weg direkt nach Auschwitz, wo sie am 1.10.1942 ihren Dienst als Oberschwester im SS-Revier antrat. Nach einiger Zeit gelang es Stromberger, das Vertrauen der Häftlinge zu gewinnen. Sie begann für sie zu sorgen, indem sie illegal Nahrungsmittel und lebensrettende Medikamente
besorgte. Bald war Maria Stromberger unter den Häftlingen
als „Engel von Auschwitz“ bekannt. Solche fortwährende Hilfeleistungen blieben allerdings auch dem Lagerpersonal nicht verborgen, sodass sie mehrmals in lebensbedrohliche
Situationen geriet. Ihr Vorgesetzter, Dr. Eduard Wirths, trat
allerdings immer wieder für sie ein und bewahrte sie vor der Entdeckung. Bald kam Stromberger auch mit der lagerinternen Widerstandsbewegung in Kontakt, für die sie wichtige Informationen aus dem Lager schmuggelte. So basierte das erste illegale Flugblatt, das in Wien auf die Zustände in Auschwitz aufmerksam machte, auf von ihr überbrachtem
Beweismaterial. Sie beförderte Post und wichtige Utensilien ins Lager, darunter auch zwei Revolver samt Munition.
Gegen Ende des Krieges wurde die Lage für Maria Stromberger immer gefährlicher, auch gesundheitlich machte ihr die ungeheure psychische Belastung mehr und mehr zu schaffen. Um sie vor dem Zugriff der politischen Abteilung zu bewahren, bewirkte Dr. Wirths mit einer gefälschten Morphiumsucht-Diagnose anfangs Jänner 1945 ihre Einweisung in ein Entziehungsheim in Prag, sodass ihr Überleben gesichert war. Schließlich kehrte sie nach Bregenz zurück und wurde dort im Frühjahr 1946 von den französischen Besatzungsbehörden wegen ihrer Tätigkeit in
Auschwitz verhaftet. Erst die Aussagen ehemaliger Häftlinge belegten die Haltlosigkeit der Vorwürfe, sodass sie schließlich im September aus der Haft entlassen wurde.
In ihrem Beruf wollte oder konnte Maria Stromberger nach den entsetzlichen Erlebnissen nicht mehr arbeiten. Sie begann in einer Bregenzer Textilfirma als Hilfsarbeiterin. 1947 sagte sie in Warschau im Prozess gegen den ehemaligen Lagerkommandanten Rudolf Höss aus, mit Hermann Langbein stand sie im Briefverkehr, vom Bundeskongress des KZ-Verbandes wurde sie 1955 zum Ehrenmitglied ernannt. In Vorarlberg hingegen blieb sie lange Zeit über ihren
Tod am 18. Mai 1957 hinaus völlig unbekannt. Über ihr Handeln in Auschwitz urteilte Maria Stromberger selbst so: „Was ich
tat, war Menschenpflicht und leider nur ein Tropfen im Meer“. Tatsächlich war ihr Tun angesichts des umfassenden Terrors und der Ungeheuerlichkeit von Auschwitz nur „ein Tropfen im Meer“; ihre Hilfeleistungen, ihre Menschlichkeit und auch ihr aktives Unterstützen des Widerstandes im Lager verhinderten den Massenmord nicht. Was sie geleistet hat, geht jedoch über bloße Menschenpflicht weit hinaus. Völlig eigenständig, nur ihrem Gewissen verpflichtet, hat Maria Stromberger
sich aus freiem Willen in die Hölle von Auschwitz begeben, um unter ungeheuren Strapazen und in höchster Lebensgefahr dort helfen zu können, wo Hilfe am nötigsten war.
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“Love is a combination of care, commitment, knowledge, responsibility, respect and trust.”
― Bell Hooks
Climate Leaders Summit 2009.
Climate Leaders Summit Opening Commitment Session.
Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland.
Spanish Marine Capt. Martin Morillo provides training on improvised explosive devices to U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response in Sierra del Retin, Spain, June 3, 2014. The training was conducted by the Spanish and American forces in an effort to demonstrate their commitment to military friendship, strategic partnership and regional and global security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)
The 2008 Cadillac BLS family improves with standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control, a new wagon version and the addition of a new bio-ethanol engine and an extra powerful turbo diesel engine. These moves demonstrate Cadillac’s commitment to continued growth in the European market. read more>>
As part of a commitment to investing in safe schools for children, the Government of British Columbia is funding a $2.4-million seismic upgrade of Campus View Elementary school.
Campus View was built in 1959, with four additions in 1962, 1964, 1967 and 2001. Four of the school’s five blocks have a high risk of failure in the event of a large earthquake.
My final series photos are about the commitment to sports. Commitment itself is very important to me and the way I live my life. Growing up with sports and being very committed to multiple sports, I’ve seen the struggles and the exhaustion that comes with. In the 1st photo, I have a subject that is wearing her volleyball jersey while with her friends. I genuinely think that when your friends you should feel free and your worries should mostly be released with happiness and laughter, yet in some situations you can still feel connected with sports on your mind, with the stress of it. The 2nd photo is a picture of the subject in the same jersey looking exhausted while eating. Some days I, and many other people come home late from practices and are forced to eat alone and tired, yet trying to stay healthy. The 3rd photo is the subject in a jersey and at school. Even at school the stress of making a team and seeing your coaches have stress on you too. In the fourth photo the subject is asleep with the jersey and have all of her equipment around her for sports, this shows how even when asleep the stress and the commitment of thinking and dreaming of games, practices, and drills are still around. In the fifth photo the subject has the jersey on and has her foot wrapped and is still there trying to get stronger and better at her sport.
Freiburg unter the Habsburgs
The Habsburgs from Freiburg immediately demanded commitment. For the wars against the Confederation, the city had to provide financial assistance and knights, so also in 1386, as in the bloody battle of Sempach the Swiss were victorious and in the process not only the Austrian Duke Leopold III killed but also nearly exterminated the entire Freiburg noblemen. Thus the guilds took over the power in the city council.
After Duke Frederick IV the at the Council of Constance deposed Pope John XXIII (Anti-pope) in 1415 had helped to escape to Freiburg, King Sigismund on the Habsburg Duke imposed the imperial ban. Thus the Breisgau fell back as a fief to the kingdom, and Freiburg was from 1415 to 1425 until the pardon of Frederick Imperial City.
In 1448 founded Archduke Albert as Lord of Habsburg Vorlande (Further Austria, Outer Austria or Anterior Austria (German: Vorderösterreich, formerly die Vorlande (pl.)) was the collective name for the early possessions of the House of Habsburg in the former Swabian stem duchy of south-western Germany, including territories in the Alsace region west of the Rhine and in Vorarlberg) in Freiburg general studies, from which with the Foundation Charter of 1457 emerged the University of Freiburg.
A highlight of the city's history was the Reichstag (Imperial Diet/Holy Roman Empire), which the Roman-German King Maximilian I in 1498 convened to Freiburg. Here negotiated Maximilian and the stands about the initiation of a Swiss peace, but it came to nothing because the Swiss rejected both the imperial tax as well as the jurisdiction of the Imperial Chamber and resigned after they had 1499 in the Swabian War at Dornach the army of Maximilian I defeated decisively from their obligations towards the Reich.
After completion of the high choir the competent bishop of Constance in 1513 the minster had consecrated. In the same year, gathered at Freiburg under the banner of Bundschuh enslaved and impoverished peasants under their leader Joss Fritz (Joss Fritz (about 1470 - about 1525) was a late fifteenth and early sixteenth century insurgent who lived in Germany. He was particularly active in the Upper Rhine area, organizing at least three major Bundschuh revolts, in 1502, 1512 and 1519. These revolts were all suppressed before they could take form, however, as he was repeatedly betrayed by fellow conspirators). The uprising was betrayed and ended before it even had begun, with an exemplary punishment of the participants.
Freiburg unter den Habsburgern
Die Habsburger nahmen Freiburg gleich in die Pflicht. Für die Kriege gegen die Eidgenossenschaft musste die Stadt finanzielle Hilfe leisten und Ritter stellen, so auch 1386, als in der blutigen Schlacht bei Sempach die Schweizer siegten und dabei nicht nur den österreichischen Herzog Leopold III. erschlugen, sondern auch fast den gesamten Freiburger Adel auslöschten. Damit übernahmen die Zünfte die Macht im Stadtrat.
Nachdem Herzog Friedrich IV. dem auf dem Konzil von Konstanz abgesetzten Papst Johannes XXIII. (Gegenpapst) 1415 zur Flucht nach Freiburg verholfen hatte, verhängte König Sigismund über den Habsburger Herzog die Reichsacht. Damit fiel der Breisgau als Lehen an das Reich zurück, und Freiburg war von 1415 bis zur Begnadigung Friedrichs 1425 Reichsstadt.
Im Jahre 1448 stiftete Erzherzog Albrecht als Herr der habsburgischen Vorlande in Freiburg ein Studium generale, aus dem mit der Gründungsurkunde von 1457 die Freiburger Universität hervorging.
Ein Höhepunkt der Stadtgeschichte war der Reichstag, den der römisch-deutsche König Maximilian I. 1498 nach Freiburg einberief. Hier verhandelten Maximilian und die Stände über die Einleitung eines Schweizerfriedens. Daraus aber wurde nichts, denn die Eidgenossen lehnten sowohl die Reichssteuer als auch die Zuständigkeit des Reichskammergerichts ab und schieden, nachdem sie 1499 im Schwabenkrieg bei Dornach das Heer Maximilians I. entscheidend geschlagen hatten, aus ihren Verpflichtungen gegenüber dem Reich aus.
Nach Fertigstellung des Hochchores ließ der zuständige Bischof von Konstanz im Jahre 1513 das Freiburger Münster einweihen. Im selben Jahr sammelten sich bei Freiburg unter der Fahne des Bundschuhs geknechtete und verarmte Bauern unter ihrem Anführer Joß Fritz. Der Aufstand wurde verraten und endete, bevor er überhaupt begonnen hatte, mit einer exemplarischen Bestrafung der Teilnehmer.
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BC’s commitment in the #BCTECH Strategy to improve access to capital is paying off as BC tech companies taking advantage of the Province’s venture capital programs to reach new levels of growth.
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NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Class of 2015 received their Second Class shoulder boards during a Commitment Ceremony May 17, 2013. The Commitment Ceremony is a key transition for cadets as they assume greater levels of leadership in the Cadet Corps. It also affords the Class of 2015 the opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to our service by reciting the Oath of Office. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory J. Mendenhall.
Sunny knew it would happen, stayed in that spot all day, until the sun finally made a visit.
Day 142 - #Photo365 - Commitment
WASHINGTON, DC- 35,000 people from 28 states are converging in the streets to show President Obama the broad public support for climate solutions, while also challenging him to keep his commitment of making climate action a top priority during his second term. The president has several actions that he alone can take, including rejecting the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline and adopting a strong carbon rule to limit pollution from coal plants.
Each year, Children & Families First presents the J. Thompson Brown Award to a deserving recipient. On November 19th, 2013, Lt. Gov. Matt Denn was the recipient of this prestigious award. The ceremony was held at the beautiful Barclay's Rock Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.
J. Thompson Brown was born in Baltimore in 1882. He joined the DuPont Company in 1903 and remained with the company for nearly 50 years. Mr. Brown also found the time to be a committed volunteer. In 1917, he joined Children & Families First Board – then known as Associated Charities – serving as president from 1929 until 1934, years best known as the Depression. Under his guidance, the agency’s budget doubled from $30,000 to $60,000 to meet the needs of the large numbers of families who were knocking down the doors.
Mr. Brown’s commitment to Delaware families is a shining example of what Children & Families First is all about.
The J. Thompson Brown Award recognizes individuals who embrace Mr. Brown’s vision– a commitment to strengthening family life in Delaware.
IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano met with Baroness Neville-Rolfe, UK Minister of State for Energy, during the International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 5 December 2016
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
Commitment of the "lady nurses".
Compromisso das damas enfermeiras.
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Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman recognized the 2020 winners of the Mayor’s Urban Design Awards at the Wednesday, Feb. 19, City Council meeting.
These awards honor projects that foster the city’s commitment to sustainability and livability. The awards recognize projects that cultivate walkways and streets that are shared public spaces, promote safety, conserve resources, preserve historic buildings and places, seamlessly link to their surroundings and are pedestrian-friendly.
The categories include Building and Environment, Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse, Public Art, and Public Places.
Ward 2 Councilwoman Victoria Seaman recognized the work of Las Vegan Deanna Thompson, who helped to track down a convicted animal abuser and murderer. This harrowing story was shown in the Netflix documentary “Don’t F**k With Cats.” The series drew a large following of viewers around the world over the last several weeks.
Additionally, Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear celebrated Black History Month with a dance performed by the West Las Vegas Arts Center students and by recognizing the 2020 winners of the CJ Watson Essay Contest. Watson, an NBA basketball star from Las Vegas, uses the program to help advance youth in the community.
Councilman Stavros S. Anthony, of Ward 4, recognized the achievements of the local winners of the 2019 USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Cross County Championships.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Fiore recognized the dT-alley project that will create a new space downtown. Located between Fremont Street and Carson Avenue, and Las Vegas Boulevard and Sixth Street, dT-alley creates new experiences incorporating art and interactivity through the use of murals and landscaping. The project will be an added attraction in downtown Las Vegas.
The City Council also recognized a team of city employees who have lived the city’s values of being kind, committed and smart.
Finally, the February Employee of the Month was also recognized.
photo by S.Savanapridi
Climate Leaders Summit 2009.
Climate Leaders Summit Opening Commitment Session.
Shai Agassi, CEO and Founder, Better Place.