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Fall 2012, Ottawa River. Young James Potts ends another training day—dock beneath his feet, water dark with the season’s chill.
Over the next eight years, he and his crewmate would rise through grit and repetition to become Provincial Men's Pair champions. Cold mornings, endless drills, and quiet discipline shaped a legacy of commitment. This image captures not just a sport, but the forging of character in the rhythm of water and will.
Goal: {illustrate teamwork/commitment}
Audience: {church members on a Wednesday night}
Direction: {"I need this today"}
Project: {sermon title to display on screens during message}
Other important info: {gratefully used 7ulio's "Magic" for hue/saturation layers & grid texture}
{Finished work}
I'm sure there are dozens of great analogies comparing kids and their fleeting interests in activities but Tae Kwon Do really does seem to be sticking, and we couldn't be happier. It's a great physical activity, teaches them discipline, and doesn't seem to pose much of any risk for concussion. Well, the turkey's just committed to two more years and to getting their black belts!
Context is everything. Clearly some people were confused by "the stripe" and also clearly, if you think I have the patience to carefully paint a neat stripe, you don't realise my commitment doesn't go that far.
So here is the slightly wider view.
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
IF YOU THINK YOUR MASK MAKES IT HARD TO BREATHE
IMAGINE BEING BLACK IN AMERICA
BLM
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Elvert Barnes 57th Anniversary of 1963 March on Washington COMMITMENT MARCH docu-project at elvertbarnes.com/57MOW2020
The Gillard Government made a commitment in 2010 to release all children from immigration detention by June 2011, but still 350 children languish in the harsh environment of immigration camps around Australia. The Refugee Action Collective organised a protest on July 9, 2011 outside the Melbourne Immigration Transit accommodation which is used for the detention of unaccompanied minors.
“Bowen said he would have all children out of detention by June but there are still over 350 kids locked up including just under 100 in Broadmeadows,” said Refugee Action Collective spokesperson Benjamin Solah in a July 8 media release. “It’s now July and there are still children locked up, being driven to attempt suicide and self harm whilst the government congratulates themselves on meeting a promise they didn’t actually meet.”
Boeing announced today a commitment by Aeroméxico to purchase up to 100 single- and twin-aisle airplanes – a combination of 737 MAXs and 787 Dreamliners – in an agreement that will fuel the airline’s expansion.
The commitment by Mexico’s largest airline includes a mix of 90 737 MAX 8s and 9s.. as well as 10 787s, worth $10.8 billion at average list price when all aircraft are firmed.
This image shows a 737 MAX in Aeromexico livery.
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This person on the beach took a pose that immediately struck me as taking a stand, making firm commitment, and being strong. Qualities I believe are important in life.
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Preparing healthy meals is a big commitment in these days when so many unhealthy, low-cost choices surround us. We have meatless meals regularly. Today's healthy choice was a veggie pizza with very little cheese. The basil leaves and tomatoes are from our garden. I also added red onion and kalamata olives. Half of the pizza had a basil pesto sauce, and the other half had only chopped fresh garlic for the sauce. Without a heavy sauce, the flavor of the fresh veggies really stands out.
Apparently this church was rescued from closure by nuns from Tennessee in the USA.
Some years ago the Dominican Friars in Ireland announced they had embarked on a process of reorganising its commitments in Ireland because of falling numbers and would be withdrawing from Limerick. As a result of their decision St Saviour’s Church, Glentworth Street, which has an 800-year association with Limerick, was due to close but thanks to the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia it will remain operational as a church.
On the 4th. of July 2016 the last Mass held by the Dominican Order took place. Soon after the Limerick Diocese took over the running of religious services with a Mass at 1pm each day while the nuns moved into the building later in the summer of 2016.
This Gothic Revival Church, though much altered from the earlier Gothic designs of the James Pain, has a strong presence in the area. It was begun for Prior Fr. Joseph Harrigan and consectated 6th July 1816. The repairs and alteration in 1860 were carried out by J.J. McCarthy. The contractor for that work was John Ryan. The architectural composition and carved limestone detailing, which is a composite of Pain's original design and later alterations, most notably that of William Wallace in the 1860s, is testimony to the skill of the architects involved and the craftsmanship of the artisans involved in its construction.
Wallace heightened the exterior and interior by 20 feet with the addition of a clerestory and rose window in the 1860s. George Goldie designed a new chancel, high altar, reredos, tabernacle and east window between 1863-66. The sculptor for the altar was Bolton of Worchester; the sculptor of the reredos was Patrick Scannell of Cork Marble Works. The stained glass was by William Wailes of Newcastle. In 1870 Goldie and Child remodelled the interior and exterior and the work was supervised by Maurice Alphonsus Hennessy, CE, Limerick. The builders were McCarthy and Guerin. In 1896 and 1899 the stalls and the railings to the Sacred Heart Chapel were designed by George Coppinger Ashlin. In 1927 the communion rails and gates were designed by Ashlin and Coleman.
The church terminates the view from Pery Square to the east, while the south elevation facing onto Dominick Street dominates the view from the east. At any point on Baker's Place the contribution of this limestone church to the streetscape is further enhanced by the Tait Memorial Clock and the former priory, now the Mid-Western Health Board Offices on Pery Street. Saint Michael's Church of Ireland Church, which terminates the view of Pery Street to the west, adds to the prominence of these ecclesiastical buildings within the Georgian district of Pery Square.
APRA HARBOR, Guam (April 18, 2023) - The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) arrives at Naval Base Guam for a logistics stop, April 18. The logistics stop reflects the United States’ resolve and commitment to the Indo-Pacific region with continued extended deterrence to our regional allies and demonstrates the flexibility, survivability, readiness, and capability of U.S. Navy submarine forces. Maine is homeported at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington. It is a launch platform for submarine-launched ballistic missiles, providing the United States with its most survivable leg of the nuclear Triad. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darek Leary) 230418-N-MH959-4171
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In the heart of San Francisco, the Sister Lillian Murphy Affordable Housing Community stands as a beacon of modern design and social commitment. This striking multi-story building, with its angular architecture and mix of white and gray facades, is a testament to the city’s dedication to providing quality housing for all its residents. The building’s numerous windows, varying in size, create a dynamic pattern that adds to its visual appeal, while the clear blue sky and scattered clouds provide a picturesque backdrop.
The history of this site is deeply intertwined with San Francisco’s ongoing efforts to address housing affordability. Named in honor of Sister Lillian Murphy, a tireless advocate for affordable housing, this community reflects her legacy of compassion and service. The building’s design, by renowned architects, seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetic appeal, ensuring that residents enjoy both comfort and style.
Walking through the quiet streets surrounding the community, one can appreciate the serene atmosphere that contrasts with the city’s usual hustle and bustle. The presence of trees and greenery adds a touch of nature to the urban environment, creating a peaceful retreat for residents. Inside, the community offers a range of amenities designed to enhance the quality of life, from communal spaces to modern living quarters.
Sister Lillian Murphy Affordable Housing Community is more than just a place to live; it’s a symbol of hope and progress in San Francisco’s journey towards equitable housing. Every detail, from the angular facade to the thoughtfully designed interiors, speaks to a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
The UK government is joining forces with Global Citizen + CHIME FOR CHANGE to bring global attention to the issue of girls’ education.
On 7 July, we will host the Girls’ Education Forum bringing together governments, private sector stakeholders, civil society partners and education champions to drive the implementation of Global Goal 4 to achieve universal, quality education.
Attendees will also include returned volunteers and representatives fromVoluntary Services Overseas, a leading international development organisation funded by the UK government as part of International Citizen Service.
The benefits of educating girls are overwhelming, yet 63 million girls remain out of school. What’s more, many of those in school are not getting the quality education they deserve and are dropping out.
New commitments will be secured which will contribute to improving girls’ learning; ensuring that even the poorest and most marginalised girls have the opportunity to learn; and helping girls get a secondary education.
The UK has helped 11 million children get an education in the last 5 years, training 177,000 teachers, building classrooms and ensuring the poorest girls and boys have school bursaries and textbooks. This work will continue with a commitment to help 11 million girls and boys gain an education by 2020.
Picture: David McClenaghan/VSO
Imagine leaving home in daylight and using public transport to attend your specialist festival on the seafront. Much Respect given.
Sem o erótico somos como a 🌍 Terra sem ☀️ Sol ou mesmo sem a 🌙 Lua.
Without the erotic we are like the 🌍 Earth without the ☀️ Sun or even without the 🌙 Moon.
Will we be able to love without commitment?
I think it's possible, but only in black and white...
Seremos capazes de amar sem compromissos?
Acho possível, mas apenas a preto e branco...
Mt Somers vs Methven Senior B Rugby.
Methven won 27-7?
My daughter Sara and friend Justine took the photos using my camera as I don't like the cold
Video of adventure
Bac an Eich
Last winter started so well with large snowfall in late November, and I remember thinking that it was a good omen for the season ahead. How wrong was I! Through December and right until March, mild air dominated the scene across Scotland. Frosts were rare and when winter did decided to show its hand on a selective few weekends , I seemed to have commitments keeping me from the hills!
So when this winter started the same way, with a dump of snow in November, I wasn’t getting lulled into a false sense of security! Every time I have seen wintery weather on the way I have done my best to get out at the weekend! So far so good, I’ve had some amazing days already this winter and its only mid-January as I write this… So this weekend a small weather window opened up with more snow the previous day and a blue sky forecast for the morning before an approaching weather front arrived for late afternoon.
Today I was back on my mission to get some more Corbetts done – this bagging comes and goes , sometimes I feel the need for new summits and other times I couldn’t care less and head off to Glencoe (again ;)). The problem arises when bagging hills is the point comes when all the hills within a reasonable drive have been bagged!! Lol. This has been the case for me for a wee while and today I was headed for Strathconon – a round trip of over 300 miles – with the final 20 miles or so being a torturous drive along the twisty glen road – limiting speed to walking pace !! lol As the forecast was deteriorating and the fact that I didn’t leave too early (a rare treat for me!) I chose to ascend the hill via the North West ridge giving a relatively short day. The other benefit from this approach is a large car park at the western end of the loch and not abandoning the car at Inverchoran where car parking is limited.
Driving past Milton and the skies were blue and I got the first glimpse of today’s peak. It was striking, the white top against a blue sky and some mists lingering in the glen, anticipation was growing. Last year I had been here, heading up a brace of Corbetts just past Milton and these two looked very tempting as they towered over the glen! However I continued on into the mist and soon found myself driving past the mirror like Loch Beannacharain.
Parking up and I quickly set about getting my gear together and setting off. The car park was empty and I never saw a soul the whole day!
The first part of the walk was the most treacherous – the tarred road had a verglas layer and I almost went head over heal before I even started!!
However I soon left this behind and made my way past the small cottages and estate houses being watched all the time by about a million deer and also a few highland coos! Crossing the bridge I was soon at the start of the ascent at the ruins of Corriefeol. I wasn’t sure if this would be a pathless ascent (as a lot of Corbetts are) however I soon discovered an old stalkers path which made its way up Creag Achadh an Eas. It zig zagged up the southern flank of the ravine and a couple of wooden posts have handily been placed to mark the crossing point for getting over the ravine. Beyond this an area of moor/bog is crossed before the steep climb onto the ridge starts. I was lucky as the ground was frozen but can imagine this part to require gaiters at other times of the year!!
The views were now opening up behind me, with the north west highlands looking sublime under the white coat. The Fannichs appeared to the north whilst the majestic peaks of Torridon were dominating the western horizon.
I had to stop and get the crampons on and axe out now, as the ground steepened to gain north west ridge. Some good areas of neve gave nice purchase but in some steeper sections the snow turned to a chosy. Crumbly mix! Had to be careful! At this point I still hadn’t seen the sun, although the moon was rising over Meall Buidhe. As I gained the ridge the sun hit my face and it’s amazing the psychological uplift this can give. I was soon striding along the top taking in all the snowy peaks – fantastic Here the snow was fresh and perhaps the snowshoes (left them in the car!) may have helped. I wasn’t caring as this as grand, only a slight breeze and lovely views
A halo round the sun was a good indicator of approaching weather and as I turned to have a look back out west I could see that the cloud was coming in with the Torridon Hills now having a cloud cap. Time to get cracking!!! The breeze was also picking up and by the time I reached the summit its effects were being felt!! A few snaps and I was soon retreating down the hill back the way I came! The blue skies were now retreating to the eastern horizon as the grey filled in from the west. Back down and the vast lands between this area and Achnasheen/Kinlochewe looked remoteand loney. This glen doesn’t see too many visitors I think and certainly hill goers may frequent its southerly neighbours more often to bag the Munros. This maybe a good thing, Strathfarrer, Affric and Mullardoch are amazing places and maybe have their place in keeping Strathconon a little more secretive;) A grand place, and especially in these conditions ….
A problematic company
Northern (legal name Arriva Rail North Limited) is a train operating company in Northern England which began operating the Northern franchise on 1 April 2016 and inherited units from the previous operator Northern Rail. A subsidiary of Arriva UK Trains, Northern is the second-largest train franchise in the United Kingdom; its trains call at 528 stations – about a quarter of all stations in the country.
Central to franchise commitments will be a £500 million investment in 101 new-built units – the Class 195 and 331. These will be the first new-build trains for the Northern franchise since the introduction of the Class 333 in 2000 with further orders possible if the new units encourage passenger growth and improve passenger satisfaction. The first units were introduced in July 2019 and the new rolling stock will enable all 102 Pacer trains currently in service with Northern to be retired by the end of 2019. Additionally the Class 319 units will be replaced by the entire fleet of Class 323 units by 2022. It is also planned that a franchise sub-brand, known as Northern Connect, will provide inter-urban services between major cities and towns in Northern England, as well as serving a number of major commuting stations.
Since the franchise began in April 2016, it has been beset by more late trains, poor customer service, frequent industrial action by staff, and delays in introducing new rolling stock. The franchise will run to 2025 with an option for an additional year which is dependent on performance.
The franchise was widely criticised for implementing a new timetable in May 2018 which resulted in widespread delays and cancellations. Network Rail and Northern announced an independent inquiry to learn lessons and identify route alterations in readiness for the next timetable change in December 2018. In an attempt to counter operational problems, Northern implemented an emergency timetable on 4 June 2018 – it stemmed some delays and cancellations but was still problematic compared with performance before the timetable changes.
Punctuality was particularly bad in the North West due to the delay in the Blackpool–Preston electrification scheme, and the number of trains per hour through Manchester increased, with more trains using the Ordsall Chord which became operational in December 2017. Network Rail only informed train operating companies in January 2018 that the electrification scheme would be delayed until November; Northern had planned for the scheme to be complete as scheduled by May 2018 (it had already been postponed from Autumn 2017) and had trained drivers to operate new routes with electric rolling stock. Consequently, an alternative timetable had to be drafted up, and many train drivers were not sufficiently trained to drive the existing diesel rolling stock; this resulted in widespread cancellations. Furthermore, the additional services through the Manchester corridor resulted in increased congestion, and this had a knock-on effect. Performance statistics published by the Office of Rail and Road in October 2018 showed that from April to June 2018, the franchise recorded the lowest PPM – measured by train service departing within 5 minutes of its scheduled time – of any quarter since punctuality records began on the Northern franchise in 2009.
Performance later in 2018 continued to be poor, with many passengers protesting and a reduced service on Saturdays due to industrial action. In October 2018 it was announced that Manchester Oxford Road station, the busiest station managed by Northern with over 8 million passengers, was the most delayed station in the United Kingdom in 2018 – this was attributed to the chaos following the May 2018 timetable. Between 14 October and 10 November 2018, Northern recorded the worst monthly performance on record, with more trains late than on time. Less than 40% of services arrived on time (defined as services arriving within 59 seconds of the planned arrival time) and only 71.9% departed within 5 minutes of the scheduled departure time.
By November 2018, Arriva were re-evaluating their future involvement in the franchise due to a combination of declining passenger numbers as a result of the chaotic May 2018 timetable change and increasing compensation claims as a result of falling punctuality. Both have pushed the franchise into financial losses and face[clarification needed] a £282 million government subsidy shortfall which was due to be passed onto the franchise. Since the franchise commenced in April 2016 and despite an increase of 1,500 more weekly services transferred to Northern's operational remit, Northern has achieved no growth in passenger numbers. Between April and June 2018, the franchise suffered a 2.4% decline in passenger numbers compared with the previous year. Of the 22 train operating companies in the United Kingdom to record a fall in passengers, Northern were one of only three franchises to record a year-on-year drop in passenger numbers in 2017–18.
In June 2019, the Operator of Last Resort (managed by the Department for Transport) conducted due diligence into the franchise believing the both operational and financial performance to be "unsustainable". The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, overtly demanded that the franchise be terminated as Northern have not delivered legally-binding franchise requirements as agreed in 2016 when the franchise commenced – citing disproportionate number of cancelled services, inability to deliver a full Sunday service due to a lack of drivers and failure to deliver new services.
On 1 July 2019, the first nine units – seven Class 195 units and two Class 331 units – were introduced with a further 93 units to be introduced over the following 12 months. The initial roll-out commenced on three routes: Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street and Barrow/Windermere and Leeds to Doncaster.
The franchise made a £21 million profit in 2016-17 and an £11.7 million profit in 2017-18 - a figure which does not include the fallout from the May 2018 timetable chaos. At the start of the franchise, it was agreed that there would be a subsidy of £275m in its first year and £260 in its third year - although Northern had received slightly more due to promised infrastructure improvements which the government had failed to deliver such as platforms 15 and 16 at Manchester Piccadilly. This was intended to fall sharply in 2020 to £221 million and by the end of the franchise in 2025 it would only receive £39 million.
The fall in subsidy over the franchise is likely to push Arriva into a loss; The Times reported in summer 2019 that the Department of Transport viewed the franchise as "unsustainable" and were readying an Operator of Last Resort (OoLR) in the event the franchise collapses.The franchise has struggled to increase passenger numbers, a challenge which was exacerbated by the fallout from the chaotic May 2018 timetable change.
As if to emphasise the difficulties, here we find 156440 getting ready to leave Liverpool Lime Street with a delayed service to Manchester.
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
I saw him sitting on a concrete ledge on campus, leaning over a sketch book and drawing, his backpack by his side. I had just noticed a decorative boulder that was shaped like the bow of a boat and I thought he would make a nice portrait with the boulder falling away on both sides. When I approached him with my request he removed his earbuds and listened with friendly attention and said “Sure. I’d be glad to do it.” Meet Taylor.
When I explained the concept and said I didn’t want to make him late to class he said “No, that’s fine. I’m not even a student here; I was just practicing my drawing. I’ve got time.” We both parked our bags on the ground and I guided Taylor to the spot I had in mind and he liked the concept I outlined as I showed him where to stand. Realizing the overcast light was putting his eyes in shadow I brought out my reflector and asked if he knew what it was. “Yes” he said. “Actually, I’ve modeled a couple of times before.” I joked “I guess I know how to choose my subjects.” We both had a chuckle.
I took a few photos and we dodged the occasion student passing through our spot. Still not sure about the light, I suggested we move around a bit and take a couple of back-up photos in a similar but somewhat different location and then we sat down to exchanged information and chat.
Taylor is an apprentice tattoo artist from nearby Whitby, a town to the east of Toronto. He had come into Toronto on his day off to explore and sketch. He is very busy with his work at the tattoo parlor but when he gets a day off he likes to expose himself to new sights and his sketch book is always near at hand. Wondering how he had become a tattoo artist he said “I have paid attention to tattoos ever since I was five years old. I don’t know why, but they always captured my interest. Most of the tattoos I saw as a child were on older men and I was always curious about what they symbolized in the lives of those who wore them.” Taylor got his first tattoo at the age of 18 and still has unfinished work on his arm, including a large octopus. It is clear that he’s not finished with the body art decorating his body. An image of a tall-masted ship with sails adorns his bicep and a bearded face with a pipe is on his forearm (comment photo). Both are beautifully done with shading and color. The octopus, an ambitious piece, is still partly in outline form.
Taylor is one of those people who knew his interest from an early age. He attended two years of university in Toronto as an art major and loved his art and art history courses. He was impatient with the variety of general education courses he had to take along with the art courses. Realizing that he was not enjoying the experience and was not getting the most out of university, he quit and looked for work as a tattooist. “It’s not easy” he explained as we sat there visiting. “The market is pretty saturated but I’ve been apprenticing at my current shop for about 8 months now.” (You can see the Ink Culture Studios website here: inkculturestudios.com/.)
I told Taylor that I always notice tattoos, especially the good ones with lots of detail and shading, but have never gotten one myself due to fear of such a permanent commitment and feeling that I’m too old for that. He smiled and said “It’s never too late. I put a tattoo on an 84 year old woman. Older people get tattoos too.” Interesting to know, but I still think of it as a younger person’s pursuit. I told him about my friend Jason who has a couple of tattoos and plans on another. Just then, as if on cue, Jason and his partner Sandra came by on their way to the movies and I called them over to introduce them to Taylor. Jason took the contact information about where Taylor works and said he is still researching artists to do his next ink which will be the head of a tiger.
After Jason and Sandra departed I concluded my chat with Taylor by asking him for any guiding words he might share with the project. “Find what you want to do and do it well” he said. When I asked if he has encountered any significant challenges in life he said “I sure have. I had an eating disorder in my teens and I was skinny like a pencil.” He doesn’t have a lot of contact with his mother but his father was supportive once he realized the seriousness of the problem. Taylor spent a couple of months in a hospital inpatient treatment program and considers himself “a recovering anorectic.” His advice to others who might be battling the same issue is “Don’t try to hide it. Tell someone you trust and get professional help. It is out there and the longer you wait, the worse the impact on your long-term health.” I told him I thought his appearance was the “picture of health” and he thanked me but said it isn’t an easy path and despite his excellent progress he must remain focused on healthy habits. When I asked whether I could share his story, Taylor said “I don’t mind at all. I’m pretty open about myself and if you think it could help someone with a similar issue, please feel free to share it.”
This was one of those 100 Strangers encounters that could have gone on for a long time because Taylor was such a friendly and interesting young man. Taylor said “I’m really glad you stopped and invited me into your project. I’ve enjoyed meeting you and I hope the photos contribute to your project.” The warm, positive feelings were mutual and I returned Taylor to his sketching and hopped onto my bicycle to get home before the showers resumed.
Thank you Taylor for the fascinating chat and for participating in The Human Family. You are #824 in Round 9 of my project. Stay healthy. I hope our paths cross again.
Update: I received a very nice email from Taylor saying that he really appreciated being invited to my project. He had viewed the photos and read the story and said he was "blown away" and very flattered. It's always a great feeling when someone we meet gets the spirit of the project and loves the way they are portrayed. It was my pleasure, Taylor.
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
This photo was taken during the March Against Racism in central London on Saturday on 18 March. Many activists were furious at the new anti-immigration legislation which is clearly in breach of international law.
Although there are no legal routes available to refugees from many Asian and African countries suffering from conflict and murderous repressive regimes, the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, is overseeing legislation which will criminalize refugees risking their lives at sea to reach relative safety. They will now have their asylum claims denied as inadmissible.
As marchers reached Downing Street, Braverman was thousands of miles away in Rwanda, reaffirming the UK's commitment to illegally expelling refugees to the impoverished country, which itself has a poor human rights record.
Apologies if some of the photographs in this series are clearly overexposed, which is due to my own stupidity and negligence as I forgot to reset the white balance after some indoor photography.
Female students of the Jordanian University hold a banner that reads "your commitment to religion is your road to victory" during an anti-Israeli protest in Amman 12 July 2006. At least 14 people were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza City today, as troops pushed a new offensive in the impoverished territory aimed at securing the release of a captured Israeli soldier and ending rocket attacks on Israel. AFP PHOTO/KHALIL MAZRAAWI
GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March along Independence Avenue between 23rd and 22nd Street, SW, Washington DC on Friday morning, 28 August 2020 by Elvert Barnes Photography
HANDS UP, DON'T SHOOT!
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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 in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, 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
This is inside a very old church in Fremont , Mission San Jose Church. I really love the flow of bokeh on the left ( the alter)
***HBW***
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Stegasaurus!! bicycle and Pink Construction worker, right out the door at noon and Environmental Police again with Soul too!....and brain tree. Blood Mobile and with Plaid marker, like this morning at the Channel 4 truck. Ben & Gerry's [Bill Graham], TNT and an abandoned Improper Bostonian Magazine. Orange Marker at Bowdoin and then two people emerge instantly. Bowdoin is from last summer [last in comment]and so special, again and again and again too.
Golf Clubs!! in snow?? orange though. Coffee cup still at juice box and the tall Marker at the JFK Post Office. Abandoned Auto Hunter Magazine at other courthouse!!!! World of Wheels was last weekend!!! and like the cards yesterday. [first in comment].
Engine 2!!!!!!!!!!!! on her jacket,and Southie on the front!!! Engine 2!!! Double Victoryin the alley and a Boot!!!! people near i even commented that there must be a story with that....there is too. Its like a Fireman's boot and see the double decker bus with busy graphics??? I shot it from that courthouse.............and when I got to Scollay Square, it was there with all the walkers too!!! Just like shedid it with the Patriots Concrete Truck on March 23rd, also in collage.I saw it from the bus and when I made my way to Scollay Square it was there for drive by.....and that one spins, and it was right sideup.....and the boot goes with the Evening too, amazing.
Got the tripod with Stoolie too, and a HallaMoore crane!!....and!!! it looks like we are playing a new branch game.