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This is the 2.7 m high Statue of Justice, represented by Themis. She has a pair of scales in her right hand and a sword in her left hand; the scales represent fairness and the sword is a symbol of power. She is blindfolded, which represents impartiality. Overall, the Statue of Justice embodies the spirit of law.
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I cannot pretend to be impartial about the colours. I rejoice with the brilliant ones, and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns.
Winston Churchill
accessibilité aux personnes handicapées Un bon point pour la préfecture à laon
Un bâtiment laonnois arrive en tête d'un classement sur l'accessibilité.
qui a obtenu la note de dix sur dix et les félicitations !
LE SITE INTERNET www.accessiblepourmoi.com/
a établi un classement des villes et de certaines préfectures ou sous-préfectures.
Et c'est la préfecture de Laon qui arrive en tête (ex æquo avec Melun) sur treize établissements visités
pour le moment.
L'association Mobilité réduite, à l'origine de cette action, ne se contente pas de consulter des documents et de recueillir des témoignages.
Entre début mai et fin novembre, les adhérents prennent leur voiture et viennent sur place pour voir comment les choses se passent réellement.
Ils visitent, incognito, des villes de toutes tailles et de tous bords politiques ou des établissements publics.
Une bonne surprise
Le président, Jean-Michel Royère, est venu lui-même constater comment cette administration située en ville haute accueille les personnes en situation de handicap.
Et il a eu une bonne surprise.
« Quand je suis arrivé devant la grille de la préfecture, j'ai vu le logo « handicap » sur les barrières.
On m'a ouvert et il y avait quatre places réservées à l'intérieur.
plusieurs places de stationnement réservées aux personnes à mobilité réduite ..
L'accès est facile, il y a un cheminement court et praticable, un accueil aux normes, des toilettes conformes...
Le service communication de la préfecture précise de son côté que des travaux sont réalisés depuis plusieurs années et que « le cheminement des accès au bâtiment Signier a été repris et le dallage refait.
Il y a un guichet surbaissé accessible au niveau de l'accueil général et les ascenseurs sont aux normes depuis 2008.
Un programme de travaux d'un montant de 70 000 €, d'une durée de 10 semaines, sera lancé en septembre. Chaque service (cartes grises, permis de conduire, bureau de la nationalité) disposera d'un guichet d'accueil surbaissé.
Ces guichets seront également dotés d'une boucle à induction magnétique permettant une communication adaptée entre les personnels d'accueil et les usagers malentendants ou non appareillés. »
Restera pour l'association à tester la ville.
Elle a prévu de le faire cet automne ou au printemps prochain. Mais impossible d'en savoir plus. « Afin de ne pas être influencé dans un sens ou dans l'autre et pour rester impartial, nous ne rencontrons ni élu, ni association.
C'est donc une photo à un instant T de la situation globale de la ville.
Si des travaux d'accessibilité conformes à l'esprit de la loi sont prévus ou en cours de réalisation, nous devrions normalement les constater la fois suivante. La note qui sera alors attribuée devrait donc progresser en conséquence.
C'est le but essentiel de nos audits incognito, mesurer la progression des collectivités territoriales en terme d'accessibilité. »
Préfecture de Laon (02010) Picardie > Aisne (02)
2 rue Paul Doumer
02010 Laon CEDEX 9
+33 3 23 21 82 82
courrier @ aisne.pref.gouv.fr
Très pratique
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accessibilité aux personnes handicapées Un bon point pour la préfecture à laon
Un bâtiment laonnois arrive en tête d'un classement sur l'accessibilité.
qui a obtenu la note de dix sur dix et les félicitations !
LE SITE INTERNET www.accessiblepourmoi.com/
a établi un classement des villes et de certaines préfectures ou sous-préfectures.
Et c'est la préfecture de Laon qui arrive en tête (ex æquo avec Melun) sur treize établissements visités
pour le moment.
L'association Mobilité réduite, à l'origine de cette action, ne se contente pas de consulter des documents et de recueillir des témoignages.
Entre début mai et fin novembre, les adhérents prennent leur voiture et viennent sur place pour voir comment les choses se passent réellement.
Ils visitent, incognito, des villes de toutes tailles et de tous bords politiques ou des établissements publics.
Une bonne surprise
Le président, Jean-Michel Royère, est venu lui-même constater comment cette administration située en ville haute accueille les personnes en situation de handicap.
Et il a eu une bonne surprise.
« Quand je suis arrivé devant la grille de la préfecture, j'ai vu le logo « handicap » sur les barrières.
On m'a ouvert et il y avait quatre places réservées à l'intérieur.
plusieurs places de stationnement réservées aux personnes à mobilité réduite ..
L'accès est facile, il y a un cheminement court et praticable, un accueil aux normes, des toilettes conformes...
Le service communication de la préfecture précise de son côté que des travaux sont réalisés depuis plusieurs années et que « le cheminement des accès au bâtiment Signier a été repris et le dallage refait.
Il y a un guichet surbaissé accessible au niveau de l'accueil général et les ascenseurs sont aux normes depuis 2008.
Un programme de travaux d'un montant de 70 000 €, d'une durée de 10 semaines, sera lancé en septembre. Chaque service (cartes grises, permis de conduire, bureau de la nationalité) disposera d'un guichet d'accueil surbaissé.
Ces guichets seront également dotés d'une boucle à induction magnétique permettant une communication adaptée entre les personnels d'accueil et les usagers malentendants ou non appareillés. »
Restera pour l'association à tester la ville.
Elle a prévu de le faire cet automne ou au printemps prochain. Mais impossible d'en savoir plus. « Afin de ne pas être influencé dans un sens ou dans l'autre et pour rester impartial, nous ne rencontrons ni élu, ni association.
C'est donc une photo à un instant T de la situation globale de la ville.
Si des travaux d'accessibilité conformes à l'esprit de la loi sont prévus ou en cours de réalisation, nous devrions normalement les constater la fois suivante. La note qui sera alors attribuée devrait donc progresser en conséquence.
C'est le but essentiel de nos audits incognito, mesurer la progression des collectivités territoriales en terme d'accessibilité. »
Préfecture de Laon (02010) Picardie > Aisne (02)
2 rue Paul Doumer
02010 Laon CEDEX 9
+33 3 23 21 82 82
courrier @ aisne.pref.gouv.fr
Très pratique
Cabine photo universelle La seule cabine photo, conçue pour être accessible à tous!
Malentendants
Malvoyants
Handicapés en fauteuil
conçue pour être accessible à tous!
Malentendants Malvoyants Handicapés en fauteuil ...
“The tides are in our veins, we still mirror the stars, life is your child, but there is in me
Older and harder than life and more impartial, the eye that watched before there was an ocean.”
― Robinson Jeffers
With an eye on current events in Sudan, the Wayamo Foundation and the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) hosted a public symposium on transitional justice and international criminal law on 19 May 2023, at the Aga Khan University, Graduate School of Media and Communications, Nairobi, Kenya
The symposium focused both on transitional justice approaches and mechanisms that have been used in recent years, including truth commissions and reparations schemes, and on the domestication of relevant international criminal laws so that justice and accountability can be achieved closer to victims and survivors. The discussions also covered the current situation in Sudan and explored tools available to document international crimes and human rights violations for future accountability purposes.
"...and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry." -- Ernest Hemingway
For Me Again Monday - Quotes
A new book for me , 15 Oct 2006
Architecture is one of the most challenging camera subjects.
Good architecture photographs are in constant demand.
They require skill in the use of the camera and
deft utilization of that most impartial yet sensitive
instrument - the photographic lens.
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it's not true at all about having your life flash before your eyes when you die. i don't know where that came from. i wonder if it's just an expression people use. like when they say 'bless you' when you sneeze. you know, politeness. what i do know is none of that happened to me, the life and the flashing and all that bullshit. which is fine because, honestly, would you want to repeat your life, even just in flashes, all over again as you're about to pass on? i doubt very much anyone would. it would be like watching a football game and you already know the final score. what would the point be in that? honestly, although a little miffed about that, i'm glad whatever happens next will completely different from everything i've known. i mean, it has to be, doesn't it? i remember one thing, the night i died, it felt as if i got an intense headache, but only for about a second. you know, the head-throbbing type of headache that does ache but is more annoying than anything else? it felt like that. a wave of pain and annoyance. and that was it. we'd been at this restaurant, a bunch of my friends and i, and all we're doing is talking and drinking and eating one moment, and the next, i'm looking at matt, and the next i'm dead. of course i know i'm dead. i don't feel much of anything. i feel comfortable and surrounded by light. imagine being lit by a million million strobe lights, making everything white and warm, so much light everywhere you could hold your hand before you and you couldn't see it. the very opposite of a blackout. whiteout? maybe i don't have a body anymore. i mean, i can feel gravity and the weight of my arms, but i can't feel my fingers and toes. isn't that weird? you'd think there was some sort of great revelation once you're dead. like all those stories about the pearly gates and being asked questions by st. peter. at least, really, i was hoping that someone would've met me just to say, hey, we took your body and now you're nothing but soul. that would've been cool. on the other hand, there is nothing but there is comfortable contentment. i don't feel like i want or need anything. i'm not thirsty and i think i can talk to you for as long as you want. i mean, i know you'll go to bed soon, having had a great day with your family and your friends, doing whatever it is you do in your life, and it's time to relax a little and reflect a bit on the day, but sleep will win. and once you are asleep and nestled in and warm, ready for a dream or a thousand, i will still be here, telling you stories, because that's what i think i'm supposed to do. yeah, i do feel a little like i'm at a new school on my very first day: i know what i'm supposed to do even though where i am isn't familiar. i'm sorry, i can't help myself moving from one thing to the next. i don't even know why i said 'sorry' for anyway, it's not like you're going to go anywhere without me being there. but, man, didn't that sound terribly stalker-like? anyway, no, i'm not sorry either. i mean, i wonder if that's part of what life's about: you spend most of your life apologizing for things you didn't mean to do but you did them anyway. i do know i've no reason to be sorry for anything here...wherever here is. everything winds up having a purpose. as it is. the real kicker of everything is i know you can't hear me. i mean, all these things i'm saying, they're being said by a voice and they're being said in a language you understand, but you're not hearing them. you'd think that would make me stop, i'm sure, but that impetus goes away: i'm eternally patient and forthcoming. i wonder if i've become your conscience. that's the only thing that would explain it. man, if that's true than you and i both have been gypped. here, i was really, really, really hoping i was becoming a ghost or something ethereal like that; you were probably hoping you'd never hear from me ever again, and now i think we're saddled with each other. now wouldn't that be a nasty trick for you, if god really meant for this to happen? i've never been one of those people who're all 'everything happens for a reason,' but this reeks of scheming. there has to be a reason for it. i wish i could ask you some questions. like your name and what you look like and where you are. but just like you can't hear me, i don't know anything about you. talk about impartiality, huh? i guess when you're deciding about doing something sketchy, or guilt, or something like that, from the two of us, i'd have to be the rational voice: you have a lot more to lose than i do when making choices. god knows i made loads of terrible ones when i was alive. i mean, i know we all make bad decisions, but when they're our own, they carry more weight because of feelings and emotions and responsibilities. i wonder what i'm going to say to you for all this time you have left being alive. i mean, you're just getting born and here i am already talking lots of nonsense to you, all of which you have no possible way to understand even if you could hear me. and even as you get older, like i mentioned, it's not like eventually you'll develop an ear for me and finally hear my words. you'll have a scratchy sort of feeling when something lays before you and you must decide what to do or not. that's gonna be me. talking still, guiding you through what you're about to do. what sucks for you, whatever impartiality i have, whatever decision you make, it'll be yours and not mine. i'm not going to help you choose either way. i think, mostly, i'm here to remind you afterwards by making you feel good or bad depending on your choices. does god recycle us to be someone else's voice of reason?
With an eye on current events in Sudan, the Wayamo Foundation and the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) hosted a public symposium on transitional justice and international criminal law on 19 May 2023, at the Aga Khan University, Graduate School of Media and Communications, Nairobi, Kenya
The symposium focused both on transitional justice approaches and mechanisms that have been used in recent years, including truth commissions and reparations schemes, and on the domestication of relevant international criminal laws so that justice and accountability can be achieved closer to victims and survivors. The discussions also covered the current situation in Sudan and explored tools available to document international crimes and human rights violations for future accountability purposes.
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion which originated during the 15th century in the Punjab region. The term "Sikh" has its origin in the Sanskrit words शिष्य (śiṣya; disciple, student) or शिक्ष (śikṣa; instruction). A Sikh is a disciple of a guru. According to Article I of the Sikh Rehat Maryada (the Sikh code of conduct), a Sikh is "any human being who faithfully believes in One Immortal Being; ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh; Guru Granth Sahib; the teachings of the ten Gurus and the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru". "Sikh" properly refers to adherents of Sikhism as a religion, not an ethnic group. However, because Sikhs often share strong ethno-religious ties, many countries, such as the U.K., recognize Sikh as a designated ethnicity on their censuses. The American non-profit organization United Sikhs has fought to have Sikh included on the U.S. census as well, arguing that Sikhs "self-identify as an 'ethnic minority'" and believe "that they are more than just a religion".
Male Sikhs usually have "Singh" (Lion), and female Sikhs have "Kaur" (Princess) as their middle or last name. Sikhs who have undergone the khanḍe-kī-pahul (the Sikh initiation ceremony) may also be recognized by the five Ks: uncut hair (kesh); an iron or steel bracelet (kara); a kirpan (a sword tucked into a gatra strap); kachehra, a cotton undergarment, and kanga, a small wooden comb. Baptized male Sikhs must cover their hair with a turban, which is optional for baptized female Sikhs. The greater Punjab region is the historic homeland of the Sikhs, although significant communities exist around the world.
HISTORY
Sikh political history may be said to begin with the death of the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan Dev, in 1606. Guru Nanak was a religious leader and social reformer in the 15th-century Punjab. Religious practices were formalized by Guru Gobind Singh on 30 March 1699. Singh baptized five people from a variety of social backgrounds, known as the Panj Piare (the five beloved ones) to form the Khalsa, or collective body of initiated Sikhs. Sikhism has generally had amicable relations with other religions, except for the period of Mughal rule in India (1556–1707). Several Sikh gurus were killed by the Mughals for opposing their persecution of minority religious communities including Sikhs. Sikhs subsequently militarized to oppose Mughal rule. The emergence of the Sikh Confederacy under Ranjit Singh was characterized by religious tolerance and pluralism, with Christians, Muslims and Hindus in positions of power. The confederacy is considered the zenith of political Sikhism, encompassing Kashmir, Ladakh and Peshawar. Hari Singh Nalwa, the commander-in-chief of the Sikh army in the North West Frontier, expanded the confederacy to the Khyber Pass. Its secular administration implemented military, economic and governmental reforms. The months leading up to the partition of India in 1947 were marked by conflict in the Punjab between Sikhs and Muslims. This caused the religious migration of Punjabi Sikhs and Hindus from West Punjab, mirroring a similar religious migration of Punjabi Muslims from East Punjab.
The 1960s saw growing animosity between Sikhs and Hindus in India, with the Sikhs demanding the creation of a Punjab state on a linguistic basis similar to other states in India. This was promised to Sikh leader Master Tara Singh by Jawaharlal Nehru, in return for Sikh political support during negotiations for Indian independence. Although the Sikhs obtained the Punjab, they lost Hindi-speaking areas to Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan. Chandigarh was made a union territory and the capital of Haryana and Punjab on 1 November 1966.
Tensions arose again during the late 1970s, fueled by Sikh claims of discrimination and marginalisation by the Hindu-dominated Indian National Congress party and tactics adopted by the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
According to Katherine Frank, Indira Gandhi's assumption of emergency powers in 1975 resulted in the weakening of the "legitimate and impartial machinery of government", and her increasing "paranoia" about opposing political groups led her to institute a "despotic policy of playing castes, religions and political groups against each other for political advantage". Sikh leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale articulated Sikh demands for justice, and this triggered violence in the Punjab. The prime minister's 1984 defeat of Bhindranwale led to an attack on the Golden Temple in Operation Blue Star and to her assassination by her Sikh bodyguards. Gandhi's assassination resulted in an explosion of violence against Sikh communities and the killing of thousands of Sikhs throughout India. Khushwant Singh described the riots as a Sikh pogrom; he "felt like a refugee in my country. In fact, I felt like a Jew in Nazi Germany". Since 1984, relations between Sikhs and Hindus have moved toward a rapprochement aided by economic prosperity. However, a 2002 claim by the Hindu right-wing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) that "Sikhs are Hindus" disturbed Sikh sensibilities. The Khalistan movement campaigns for justice for the victims of the violence, and for the political and economic needs of the Punjab.
In 1996, United Nations Commission on Human Rights Freedom of Religion or Belief Special Rapporteur Abdelfattah Amor (Tunisia, 1993–2004) visited India to report on religious discrimination. The following year Amor concluded, "In India it appears that the situation of the Sikhs in the religious field is satisfactory, but that difficulties are arising in the political (foreign interference, terrorism, etc.), economic (in particular with regard to sharing of water supplies) and even occupational fields. Information received from nongovernment (sic) sources indicates that discrimination does exist in certain sectors of the public administration; examples include the decline in the number of Sikhs in the police force and the military, and the absence of Sikhs in personal bodyguard units since the murder of Indira Gandhi".
Although Sikhs comprise 10 to 15 percent of all ranks of the Indian Army and 20 percent of its officers, they make up 1.87 percent of the Indian population.
During the 1999 Vaisakhi, Sikhs worldwide celebrated the 300th anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa. Canada Post honoured Sikh Canadians with a commemorative stamp in conjunction with the 300th anniversary of Vaisakhi. On April 9, 1999, Indian president K.R. Narayanan issued a stamp commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa.
DEFINITION
According to Guru Granth Sahib:
One who calls himself a Sikh of the Guru, the True Guru, shall rise in the early morning hours and meditate on the Lord's Name. Upon arising early in the morning, the Sikh is to bathe, and cleanse himself in the pool of nectar. Following the Instructions of the Guru, the Sikh is to chant the Name of the Lord, Har. All sins, misdeeds and negativity shall be erased. Then, at the rising of the sun, the Sikh is to sing Gurbani; whether sitting down or standing up, the Sikh is to meditate on the Lord's Name. One who meditates on my Lord, Har, with every breath and every morsel of food – that Gursikh becomes pleasing to the Guru's Mind. That person, unto whom my Lord and Master is kind and compassionate – upon that Gursikh, the Guru's Teachings are bestowed. Servant Nanak begs for the dust of the feet of that Gursikh, who himself chants the Naam, and inspires others to chant it.
Simran of the Lord's name is a recurring theme of Guru Granth Sahib, and Sukhmani Sahib were composed to allow a devotee to recite Nam throughout the day. Rising at Amrit Velā (before sunrise) is a common Sikh practice. Sikhism considers the spiritual and secular lives to be intertwined: "In the Sikh Weltanschauung ... the temporal world is part of the Infinite and partakes of its characteristics." According to Guru Nanak, living an "active, creative, and practical life" of "truthfulness, fidelity, self-control and purity" is superior to a purely contemplative life.
FIVE Ks
The five Ks (panj kakaar) are five articles of faith which all baptized Sikhs (Amritdhari Sikhs) are obliged to wear. The symbols represent the ideals of Sikhism: honesty, equality, fidelity, meditating on God and never bowing to tyranny. The five symbols are:
- Kesh: Uncut hair, usually tied and wrapped in a Dastar
- Kanga: A wooden comb, usually worn under a Dastar
- Katchera: Cotton undergarments, historically appropriate in battle due to increased mobility when compared to a dhoti. Worn by both sexes, the katchera is a symbol of chastity.
- Kara: An iron bracelet, a weapon and a symbol of eternity
- Kirpan: An iron dagger in different sizes. In the UK Sikhs can wear a small dagger, but in the Punjab they might wear a traditional curved sword from one to three feet in length.
MUSIC & INSTRUMENTS
The Sikhs have a number of musical instruments: the rebab, dilruba, taus, jori and sarinda. Playing the sarangi was encouraged in Guru Har Gobind. The rubab was first played by Bhai Mardana as he accompanied Guru Nanak on his journeys. The jori and sarinda were designed by Guru Arjan. The taus was made by Guru Hargobind, who supposedly heard a peacock singing and wanted to create an instrument mimicking its sounds (taus is the Persian word for peacock). The dilruba was made by Guru Gobind Singh at the request of his followers, who wanted a smaller instrument than the taus. After Japji Sahib, all of the shabda in the Guru Granth Sahib were composed as ragas. This type of singing is known as Gurmat Sangeet.
When they marched into battle, the Sikhs would play a Ranjit Nagara (victory drum) to boost morale. Nagaras (usually two to three feet in diameter, although some were up to five feet in diameter) are played with two sticks. The beat of the large drums, and the raising of the Nishan Sahib, meant that the singhs were on their way.
DISTRIBUTION
Numbering about 27 million worldwide, Sikhs make up 0.39 percent of the world population; approximately 83 percent live in India. About 76 percent of all Sikhs live in the north Indian State of Punjab, where they form a majority (about two-thirds) of the population. Substantial communities of Sikhs (more than 200,000) live in the Indian states or union territories of Haryana (more than 1.1 million), Rajasthan, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh Assam and Jammu and Kashmir.
Sikh migration from British India began in earnest during the second half of the 19th century, when the British completed their annexation of the Punjab. The British Raj recruited Sikhs for the Indian Civil Service (particularly the British Indian Army), which led to Sikh migration throughout India and the British Empire. During the Raj, semiskilled Sikh artisans were transported from the Punjab to British East Africa to help build railroads. Sikhs emigrated from India and Pakistan after World War II, most going to the United Kingdom but many to North America. Some Sikhs who had settled in eastern Africa were expelled by Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in 1972. Economics is a major factor in Sikh migration, and significant communities exist in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Malaysia, East Africa, Australia and Thailand.
Although the rate of Sikh migration from the Punjab has remained high, traditional patterns of Sikh migration favouring English-speaking countries (particularly the United Kingdom) have changed during the past decade due to stricter immigration laws. Moliner (2006) wrote that as a consequence of Sikh migration to the UK "becom[ing] virtually impossible since the late 1970s", migration patterns evolved to continental Europe. Italy is a rapidly growing destination for Sikh migration, with Reggio Emilia and Vicenza having significant Sikh population clusters. Italian Sikhs are generally involved in agriculture, agricultural processing, the manufacture of machine tools and horticulture.
Primarily for socio-economic reasons, Indian Sikhs have the lowest adjusted growth rate of any major religious group in India, at 16.9 percent per decade (estimated from 1991 to 2001). Johnson and Barrett (2004) estimate that the global Sikh population increases annually by 392,633 (1.7 percent per year, based on 2004 figures); this percentage includes births, deaths and conversions.
REPRESENTATION
Sikhs have been represented in Indian politics by former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh and the deputy chairman of the Indian Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal is also a Sikh. Past Sikh politicians in India include former president Giani Zail Singh, Sardar Swaran Singh (India's first foreign minister), Speaker of Parliament Gurdial Singh Dhillon and former Chief Minister of Punjab Pratap Singh Kairon.
Politicians from the Sikh diaspora include the first Asian American member of the United States Congress, Dalip Singh Saund, British MPs Piara Khabra, Parmjit Dhanda and Paul Uppal, the first couple to sit together in a Commonwealth parliament (Gurmant Grewal and Nina Grewal, who requested a Canadian government apology for the Komagata Maru incident), former Canadian Shadow Social Development Minister Ruby Dhalla, Canadian Minister of State for Sport Baljit Singh Gosal and Legislative Assembly of Ontario members Vic Dhillon and Jagmeet Singh. Ujjal Dosanjh was the New Democratic Party Premier of British Columbia from July 2004 to February 2005, and was later a Liberal frontbench MP in Ottawa. In Malaysia, two Sikhs were elected MPs in the 2008 general elections: Karpal Singh (Bukit Gelugor) and his son, Gobind Singh Deo (Puchong). Two Sikhs were elected assemblymen: Jagdeep Singh Deo (Datuk Keramat) and Keshvinder Singh (Malim Nawar).
Sikhs comprise 10 to 15 percent of all ranks in the Indian Army and 20 percent of its officers, while making up 1.87 percent of the Indian population. The Sikh Regiment is one of the most-decorated regiments in the army, with 73 Battle Honours, 14 Victoria Crosses, 21 first-class Indian Orders of Merit (equivalent to the Victoria Cross), 15 Theatre Honours, five COAS Unit Citations, two Param Vir Chakras, 14 Maha Vir Chakras, five Kirti Chakras, 67 Vir Chakras and 1,596 other awards. The highest-ranking general in the history of the Indian Air Force is a Punjabi Sikh, Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh. Plans by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence for a Sikh infantry regiment were scrapped in June 2007.
Historically, most Indians have been farmers and 66 percent of the Indian population are engaged in agriculture. Indian Sikhs are employed in agriculture to a lesser extent; India's 2001 census found 39 percent of the working population of the Punjab employed in this sector. The success of the 1960s Green Revolution, in which India went from "famine to plenty, from humiliation to dignity", was based in the Punjab (which became known as "the breadbasket of India"). The Punjab is the wealthiest Indian state per capita, with the average Punjabi income three times the national average. The Green Revolution centred on Indian farmers adopting more intensive and mechanised agricultural methods, aided by the electrification of the Punjab, cooperative credit, consolidation of small holdings and the existing, British Raj-developed canal system. According to Swedish political scientist Ishtiaq Ahmad, a factor in the success of the Indian green revolution was the "Sikh cultivator, often the Jat, whose courage, perseverance, spirit of enterprise and muscle prowess proved crucial". However, not all aspects of the green revolution were beneficial. Indian physicist Vandana Shiva wrote that the green revolution made the "negative and destructive impacts of science [i.e. the green revolution] on nature and society" invisible, and was a catalyst for Punjabi Sikh and Hindu tensions despite a growth in material wealth.
Punjabi Sikhs are engaged in a number of professions which include science, engineering and medicine. Notable examples are nuclear scientist Piara Singh Gill (who worked on the Manhattan Project), fibre-optics pioneer Narinder Singh Kapany and physicist, science writer and broadcaster Simon Singh.
In business, the UK-based clothing retailers New Look and the Thai-based Jaspal were founded by Sikhs. India's largest pharmaceutical company, Ranbaxy Laboratories, is headed by Sikhs. UK Sikhs have the highest percentage of home ownership (82 percent) of any religious community. UK Sikhs are the second-wealthiest (after the Jewish community) religious group in the UK, with a median total household wealth of £229,000. In Singapore Kartar Singh Thakral expanded his family's trading business, Thakral Holdings, into total assets of almost $1.4 billion and is Singapore's 25th-richest person. Sikh Bob Singh Dhillon is the first Indo-Canadian billionaire. The Sikh diaspora has been most successful in North America, especially in California’s fertile Central Valley. American Sikh farmers such as Harbhajan Singh Samra and Didar Singh Bains dominate California agriculture, with Samra specialising in okra and Bains in peaches.
Sikh intellectuals, sportsmen and artists include writer Khushwant Singh, England cricketer Monty Panesar, former 400m runner Milkha Singh, Indian wrestler and actor Dara Singh, former Indian hockey team captains Ajitpal Singh and Balbir Singh Sr., former Indian cricket captain Bishen Singh Bedi, Harbhajan Singh (India's most successful off spin cricket bowler), Bollywood actress Neetu Singh, Sunny Leone, actors Parminder Nagra, Neha Dhupia, Gul Panag, Mona Singh, Namrata Singh Gujral, Archie Panjabi and director Gurinder Chadha.
Sikhs have migrated worldwide, with a variety of occupations. The Sikh Gurus preached ethnic and social harmony, and Sikhs comprise a number of ethnic groups. Those with over 1,000 members include the Ahluwalia, Arain, Arora, Bhatra, Bairagi, Bania, Basith, Bawaria, Bazigar, Bhabra, Chamar, Chhimba, Darzi, Dhobi, Gujar, Jatt, Jhinwar, Kahar, Kalal, Kamboj, Khatri, Kumhar, Labana, Lohar, Mahtam, Mazhabi, Megh, Mirasi, Mochi, Nai, Rajput, Ramgarhia, Saini, Sarera, Sikligar, Sunar, Sudh, Tarkhan and Zargar.
An order of Punjabi Sikhs, the Nihang or the Akalis, was formed during Ranjit Singh's time. Under their leader, Akali Phula Singh, they won many battles for the Sikh Confederacy during the early 19th century.
IN THE INDIAN & BRITISH ARMIES
Sikhs supported the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. By the beginning of World War I, Sikhs in the British Indian Army totaled over 100,000 (20 percent of the force). Until 1945 fourteen Victoria Crosses were awarded to Sikhs, a per-capita regimental record. In 2002 the names of all Sikh VC and George Cross recipients were inscribed on the monument of the Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill, next to Buckingham Palace. Chanan Singh Dhillon was instrumental in campaigning for the memorial.
During World War I, Sikh battalions fought in Egypt, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Gallipoli and France. Six battalions of the Sikh Regiment were raised during World War II, serving in the Second Battle of El Alamein, the Burma and Italian campaigns and in Iraq and receiving 27 battle honours. Around the world, Sikhs are commemorated in Commonwealth cemeteries.
In the last two world wars 83,005 turban wearing Sikh soldiers were killed and 109,045 were wounded. They all died or were wounded for the freedom of Britain and the world, and during shell fire, with no other protection but the turban, the symbol of their faith.
—General Sir Frank Messervy
British people are highly indebted and obliged to Sikhs for a long time. I know that within this century we needed their help twice [in two world wars] and they did help us very well. As a result of their timely help, we are today able to live with honour, dignity, and independence. In the war, they fought and died for us, wearing the turbans.
—Sir Winston Churchill
IN THE WEST
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Sikhs began to emigrate to East Africa, the Far East, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. In 1907 the Khalsa Diwan Society was established in Vancouver, and four years later the first gurdwara was established in London. In 1912 the first gurdwara in the United States was founded in Stockton, California.
Since Sikhs (like Middle Eastern men) wear turbans, some in Western countries have been mistaken for Muslim or Arabic men since the September 11 attacks and the Iraq War. Several days after the 9/11 attacks Sikh Balbir Singh Sodhi was murdered by Frank Roque, who thought Sodhi was connected with al-Qaeda. CNN suggested an increase in hate crimes against Sikh men in the United States and the UK after the 9/11 attacks.
Since Sikhism has never actively sought converts, the Sikhs have remained a relatively homogeneous ethnic group. The Kundalini Yoga-based activities of Harbhajan Singh Yogi in his 3HO (Happy, Healthy, Holy) organisation claim to have inspired a moderate growth in non-Indian adherents of Sikhism. In 1998 an estimated 7,800 3HO Sikhs, known colloquially as ‘gora’ (ਗੋਰਾ) or ‘white’ Sikhs, were mainly centred around Española, New Mexico and Los Angeles, California. Sikhs and the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund overturned a 1925 Oregon law banning the wearing of turbans by teachers and government officials.
In an attempt to foster Sikh leaders in the Western world, youth initiatives by a number of organisations have begun. The Sikh Youth Alliance of North America sponsors an annual Sikh Youth Symposium, a public-speaking and debate competition held in gurdwaras throughout the U.S. and Canada.
ART & CULTURE
Sikh art and culture are nearly synonymous with that of the Punjab, and Sikhs are easily recognised by their distinctive turban (Dastar). The Punjab has been called India’s melting pot, due to the confluence of invading cultures (Greek, Mughal and Persian) from the rivers from which the region gets its name. Sikh culture is therefore a synthesis of cultures. Sikhism has forged a unique architecture, which S. S. Bhatti described as "inspired by Guru Nanak’s creative mysticism" and "is a mute harbinger of holistic humanism based on pragmatic spirituality".
During the Mughal and Afghan persecution of the Sikhs during the 17th and 18th centuries, the latter were concerned with preserving their religion and gave little thought to art and culture. With the rise of Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Raj in Lahore and Delhi, there was a change in the landscape of art and culture in the Punjab; Hindus and Sikhs could build decorated shrines without the fear of destruction or looting.
The Sikh Confederacy was the catalyst for a uniquely Sikh form of expression, with Ranjit Singh commissioning forts, palaces, bungas (residential places) and colleges in a Sikh style. Sikh architecture is characterised by gilded fluted domes, cupolas, kiosks, stone lanterns, ornate balusters and square roofs. A pinnacle of Sikh style is Harmandir Sahib (also known as the Golden Temple) in Amritsar.
Sikh culture is influenced by militaristic motifs (with the Khanda the most obvious), and most Sikh artifacts - except for the relics of the Gurus - have a military theme. This theme is evident in the Sikh festivals of Hola Mohalla and Vaisakhi, which feature marching and displays of valor.
Although the art and culture of the Sikh diaspora have merged with that of other Indo-immigrant groups into categories like "British Asian", "Indo-Canadian" and "Desi-Culture", a minor cultural phenomenon which can be described as "political Sikh" has arisen. The art of diaspora Sikhs like Amarjeet Kaur Nandhra and Amrit and Rabindra Kaur Singh (the "Singh Twins") is influenced by their Sikhism and current affairs in the Punjab.
Bhangra and Giddha are two forms of Punjabi folk dancing which have been adapted and pioneered by Sikhs. Punjabi Sikhs have championed these forms of expression worldwide, resulting in Sikh culture becoming linked to Bhangra (although "Bhangra is not a Sikh institution but a Punjabi one").
PAINTING
Sikh painting is a direct offshoot of the Kangra school of painting. In 1810, Ranjeet Singh (1780–1839) occupied Kangra Fort and appointed Sardar Desa Singh Majithia his governor of the Punjab hills. In 1813 the Sikh army occupied Guler State, and Raja Bhup Singh became a vassal of the Sikhs. With the Sikh kingdom of Lahore becoming the paramount power, some of the Pahari painters from Guler migrated to Lahore for the patronage of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh and his Sardars.
The Sikh school adapted Kangra painting to Sikh needs and ideals. Its main subjects are the ten Sikh gurus and stories from Guru Nanak's Janamsakhis. The tenth Guru, Gobind Singh, left a deep impression on the followers of the new faith because of his courage and sacrifices. Hunting scenes and portraits are also common in Sikh painting.
WIKIPEDIA
Family Tombs of Bao Zheng, Hefei, Anhui. Bao Zheng was a minister of the Northern Song noted for being entirely honest and impartial. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
BBC impartiality was challenged today by several hundred Pro Palestine protesters who gathered outside the Birmingham studios located in the Mailbox. Several speakers highlighted the disproportionality of coverage and just days after 4 Palestinian children were bombed on a beach in Gaza.
The protesters held an impromptu march to a scheduled Stop the War meeting. When it became clear that the Council House could not accomodate the number of protesters wishing to attend a sound system was hastily put together and a mass public meeting was held in the city's Chamberlain Square.
Steven Ivy - Illinois - Law Firm- ABOUT ARBITRATION -- Arbitration is an efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution process, designed to substitute for more formal trial proceedings conducted in the court of law. In an arbitration, the parties agree to have their case heard by an impartial person, the arbitrator, who issues a final and binding decision. Many formal contracts require that any dispute arising out of the contract be arbitrated.
August 15, 2018
My Loss is more than 20 million BDT due to irresponsible, careless decision, action and management UNDP, IFAD there were none to uphold justice Just Ponder how my son and wife would named You all - Title Suit 128/2002 Dhaka 3rd Sub Judge Court
Hi UN HR or any other Rights Enforcing Agency
Why you have Changed Your Role? Do Have any role really? Or you do like mad whatever you decide to do?
???IS IT called IMPARTIALITY, NEUTRALITY OF UN OFFICIALS???
OH man why you are crying today? What a double Standard you can maintain and never learned to be ashamed in any foul and filthy talking, thinking, implementing, doing. What a shameless and careless you are?
IS IT CALLED YOUR IMPARTIALITY, NEUTRALITY OF UN AND THEIR EXPERTS?
DUE TO DIFFERENT UN BODY’S CARELESS MANAGEMENT MY FAMILY SUFFERED LOT 1999 TO TILL DATE. THERE WAS NO INITIATIVE FROM ANY UN EXPERT, HUMAN RIGHTS ENFORCING AGENCY LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL. They could say whatever they feel convenient for them. All are bloody careless and irresponsible.
I had been appeal to several head UN agencies and my play card was I want justice. Initially each office directed different desk in the office. What a inhuman, careless and irresponsible behavior of those official. At the end they said “We cannot deal with individual loss or injustice made to individual.”I am a Bangalee and Mr. Shahidul Alam also a Bangalee.
How Shahidul Alam Photographer become a more than individual?
Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche, a vagabond, whom spontaneously expresses the co-emergent mind which is represented by the metaphors of the 3 Vehicles and the 3 Jewels. Others call this impartial love.
"This Monument was Erected, by His Sorrowful Mother to ye Memory of Rt Honble Scroope Lord Visct Howe: who in the year 1732, was by his Majesty King George the 11d; appointed Governour of Barbados. Being adorned with all those great and amiablle Qualification which Render a Man truly Noble, by His Conduct in that High Station He gained the Respect and Esteem that was Justly due to a Generous, Wise, Impartial & Disinterested Governour. He departed this Life there March 28th 1734 in the 35th Year of His Age. He was Married 1719 to Mademoisell Keilmansegge, and Left Issue by Her, Four Sons & four Daughters.
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BBC impartiality was challenged today by several hundred Pro Palestine protesters who gathered outside the Birmingham studios located in the Mailbox. Several speakers highlighted the disproportionality of coverage and just days after 4 Palestinian children were bombed on a beach in Gaza.
The protesters held an impromptu march to a scheduled Stop the War meeting. When it became clear that the Council House could not accomodate the number of protesters wishing to attend a sound system was hastily put together and a mass public meeting was held in the city's Chamberlain Square.
WCDB Had constant coverage of the election going, and Pat asked me to cover some of it as an impartial observer. It's a good thing that I'm the *only* one (it seems) without a radio show :) I love how you can sort of make out that there is a map behind him, but it's still blurry enough to be indistinct :)
"The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry."
~ Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, 1929 - US author & journalist (1899 - 1961) ~
I've tried dried yacon before through some of the specialty raw food places, but our produce co-op had it available fresh, so I just had to try it. It's sort of reminds me of a less sweet Asian pear. My first impression was impartial, but I had some more the next day, and I really like it! I also chopped some up and made a yacon fruit salad.
On Monday, 28th October 2013, an audience of students, journalists, aid workers and diplomats gathered at the Alliance Francaise de Delhi to watch Access to the Danger Zone, a documentary film directed by Peter Casear and narrated by Daniel Day–Lewis. The film was part of an MSF film screening series being hosted in 10 cities across India by Alliance Francaise and was followed by a Q&A with Dr Unni and Benjamin Wahren, Deputy Head of Mission at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
With footage shot in three of the world’s most dangerous environments – Afghanistan, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the film portrayed the consequences of violence that civilians are forced to endure as well as the challenges that MSF and ICRC experience in reaching these victims and delivering medical aid. Through candid material of MSF and ICRC’s operational activities and interviews with key experts, the film highlighted the principles which guide MSF’s operations - impartiality, independence and neutrality.
The Global Network for Rights and Development is grateful for the support of a number of individuals and organizations that helped make its Joint Local-International Election Observation Mission possible. First and foremost, GNRD would like to express its sincere gratitude for the warm welcome that Egyptian people have offered the members of this mission.
GNRD would also like to thank the Government of Egypt and the High Elections Committee for the invitation to witness the Parliamentary Elections. On this occasion, GNRD implements the Electoral Observation Mission in collaboration with three partners: the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the International Institute for Peace, Justice and Human Rights (IIPJHR), and Maat For Peace, Development & Human Rights (MAAT).
The Joint EOM includes 300 international observers from 42 different nationalities, 2015 local observers and a group of analysts, translators, security staff and drivers.
The Joint EOM observation mission to Egypt is conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and Code of Conduct for International Election Observers, which was adopted at the United Nations in 2005 and has been endorsed by 37 election observation groups. The declaration details principles for the conduct of credible and professional election observations. In accordance with these guidelines, the Joint EOM’s evaluation of the election focused on civil and political rights and provided an impartial assessment independent of any bilateral or multilateral considerations.
The current parliamentary elections are the third and final stage of the Egyptian roadmap to democracy, following the implementation of the new constitution in January 2014, and the presidential election in June 2014. The long awaited election comes following two postponements, and over three years without a legislative body.
Brief Summary of Election Day Observations
The first and second day of elections were peaceful and orderly, with a few exceptions observed. Polling centers visited by the mission were normally accessible and free from interference, with a few exceptions where observers were denied access by security forces. Moreover, all facilities were orderly and well-secured by police and military officials, who were present during the entire opening, voting and closing processes.
The transparency of the electoral process was mainly respected and free from any interruptions. Observers noted that the internal procedures were being followed by the election staff, especially the centers located in urban districts. However, in the rural area, the joint mission observed a considerable lack of voting education and staff training. For instance, the voters rarely their vote inside the ballot boxes themselves, and the majority of staff did not wear badges or uniforms that them from other voters. This made the identification process difficult. Also, witnesses reported procedural irregularities, as one assigned judge failed to appear on both election days. The majority of problems cited, however, did not appear to hinder the overall voting process or results.
The first phase of the parliamentary elections included 14 governorates, where candidates competed for 226 seats, "individually," in the 60 seat in the lists. A total of 27,402,353 million eligible voters were registered, 7,270,594 million voters participated, with a final turnout of 26.56%.
Joint Mission Recommendations for the Second Phase
- Implementing Strategies to Increase Voter Turnout and Combat Voter Apathy;
- Extensive training for security forces and polling station staff, including the head of constituencies and election committees;
- Addressing the gap gender balance between men and women in the formation of polling officials, particularly as heads of polling stations;
- Greater Respect for Campaign Legislation and the Day of Silence;
- Expanding the Presence of Media and National Observers During Election Days;
the use of Identification Badges;
the Presence of Voting Instructions in Polling Centers;
- Increased Digitization of the Electoral Process;
the Medical Check Procedures for Candidates;
- Inclusion of the contact details of the High Electoral Committee inside the polling centres so that voters can address the HEC directly in the event of any incident or violation;
- Removal of any party name that may lead voters to believe that they are voting for an official body of the government
The Joint EOM mandate is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the electoral process and to observe the extent to which the election complies with national law and regulations, as well as international and regional obligations that apply to Egypt.
To achieve this goal, the GNRD mission deployed its observers on 10 October 2015, who will remain in the country until 29 October 2015. During this period of time, the Joint EOM will have assessed three phases of the election process: the campaigning period, the days of election and the post-election period.
During the second round, the local-international joint mission will also deploy an observation team that will be working in the field until the electoral process is completed. Subsequently, the Joint EOM will present a comprehensive final report which will include plausible recommendations to improve the electoral processes in Egypt.
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Etrépagny L’IMPARTIAL – JEUDI 5 JUIN 2008 – 43
DOUDEAUVILLE-EN-VEXIN > FÊTE DE LA PEINTURE
Une belle palette d’animations
Dimanche 1er juin, dans le magnifique décor du Prieuré Saint-Aubin, plusieurs ateliers attendaient les enfants, et même les plus grands : peinture coloriage, fresque collective, land art…Des animations qui s’inscrivaient bien sûr dans le cadre de la Fête de la peinture placée sous l’égide du Conseil général, et à laquelle la commune de Doudeauville s’était associée de façon tout à fait exceptionnelle cette année.
Venus nombreux les visiteurs pouvaient s’initier à la peinture, regarder une exposition en plein air, suivre le parcours des artistes dans les jardins et apprécier leur travail, comme celui de Pierre Marcel de Bordeaux-Saint-Clair (sic) qui a été félicité maintes et maintes fois pendant sa prestation.
Conviviale et chaleureuse, cette journée artistique a été l’occasion de rencontres et d’animations de toutes sortes. Jean-François Lecoze, maire de la commune, a été sensible à la visite de Pierre Beaufils, conseiller général, venu en voisin, ravi de découvrir l’enthousiasme des participants et la qualité des œuvres juvéniles présentées par les jeunes participants.
On dit souvent que le talent n’attend pas le nombre des années. Illustration en a été faite dimanche pour le plus grand plaisir des visiteurs et aussi des initiateurs de la manifestation.
Leaders are not born but are made by their experiences in life. To inculcate the leadership qualities in the students every year school conducts Investiture Ceremony, The Investiture Ceremony for the academic session 2023-24 was held with great pomp and dignity at Nehru International school.
The Investiture Ceremony at Nehru International School for the academic session 2023-24 was conducted with great grandeur and significance. This prestigious event aimed to instill leadership qualities in students, recognizing that leaders are not born but made through life experiences. The event held at Visveswaraya Hall on 28th July 2023 at 10:00 am, the ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries, faculty members, and enthusiastic students. This report captures the key moments that marked the beginning of a new era of student leadership at Nehru International School.
The dignitaries present at the ceremony included:
Dr. K. Krishnakumar - CEO & Secretary
Dr. Chaitanya Krishnakumar - Correspondent
Mr. K.S SivaPrakash - Principal
Mrs. Jincy Philip - Deputy Command, CRPF & RAF
Mr. Maniarasan - Principal, NIET
Ms. Priya Suresh - Head Mistress
The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the Flag, accompanied by a respectful escort by the Scout students. This was followed by the rendition of the Tamil Thai Vazhthu. To kick-start the event talented students performed Bharatha Natiyam, captivating the audience with their mesmerizing dance. The proceedings continued with the Head Boy reciting the school prayer, and the school choir group presented a prayer song in English.
The lighting of the ceremonial lamp marked the formal beginning of the event. Mr. K. S. Sivaprakash, the Principal, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the significance of leadership qualities and encouraging students to excel in their endeavours. He assured support to the student council for efficient school administration.
The chief guest of the day, Mrs. Jincy Philip, Deputy Command of CRPF & RAF, Coimbatore, delivered an inspiring address, sharing her life experiences and motivating the students to focus on leadership, simplicity, and physical health. She encouraged them to dream big and quoted the words of the great APJ Abdul Kalam. She passionately spoke about the essence of leadership and stressed the significance of integrity and impartiality in fulfilling responsibilities. Her inspiring words left a lasting impression on the young minds, igniting the spark of leadership within them.
Dr. Chaitanya Krishnakumar, the respected Correspondent of Nehru International School, felicitated the Chief Guest, underlining the school's commitment to nurturing future leaders. The elected student council members from Ventus House, Aqua House, Terra House, and Ignis House were honored by the dignititaries. With pride and humility, the appointed leaders donned their badges and sashes, symbolizing the weight of their new roles.
Honourable Principal and other esteemed guests bestowed badges and sashes upon the elected leaders. Head boy Harivarshan, Head girl Rituparna Ramdass were introduced and honoured by giving badge and sashes then Sports Captain,P. Aadharshini, Vice-Captain, Hyden Followed by Aqua House Captain Jaswanth, Vice-Captain Mithra, Ignis House Vidhulesh, Vice-Captain Mithra , Terra House Captain Roshan, Vice-Captain, Lakshanya ,Ventus House Captain, Rithikvarshan, Vice-Captain, Shalini Introduced and they honoured by giving sashes followed by all the four houses Head Master and Head Mistress Aqua Esther Marry, Ignis Head Mistress Ms. Radhika Terra Head Master Mr. B. Ramkumar, Ventus House Head Mistress Anuja P. Unni were introduced and honoured with Batches by all dignitaries
The ceremony proceeded with all the house captains taking a solemn oath, pledging to carry out their duties with utmost sincerity and dedication. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm and determination as the young leaders vowed to uphold the values and principles of Nehru International School.
The Head Boy and Head Girl of the school addressed the gathering, expressing their gratitude for the trust placed in them. They shared their vision of fostering a culture of inclusivity, cooperation, and academic excellence. Their confidence and determination inspired the audience, assuring them of a bright future under the student council's leadership.
Dr. Krishnakumar CEO & Secretary encouraged the young students to cultivate positive thoughts and self-confidence to become responsible and upright citizens. The Correspondent also addressed the gathering, commending the Student Council members and emphasizing the importance of impartiality and honesty in their roles.
The event culminated with a heartfelt vote of thanks from the Headmistress. She extended gratitude to all the dignitaries, teachers, and students who contributed to the success of the ceremony. Her words of appreciation filled the hall with warmth and camaraderie.
The Investiture Ceremony at Nehru International School was an outstanding event that celebrated the potential of every student to become a leader. With the guidance and encouragement from the school's faculty and esteemed dignitaries, the student council members are now poised to embrace their roles with dedication and integrity. Nehru International School continues to nurture a supportive environment that shapes the leaders of tomorrow, empowering them to become responsible citizens who will positively impact society.
With an eye on current events in Sudan, the Wayamo Foundation and the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) hosted a public symposium on transitional justice and international criminal law on 19 May 2023, at the Aga Khan University, Graduate School of Media and Communications, Nairobi, Kenya
The symposium focused both on transitional justice approaches and mechanisms that have been used in recent years, including truth commissions and reparations schemes, and on the domestication of relevant international criminal laws so that justice and accountability can be achieved closer to victims and survivors. The discussions also covered the current situation in Sudan and explored tools available to document international crimes and human rights violations for future accountability purposes.
They are supposed to "impartial" not hero or villain, but sometimes they like to let it all hang out (Set 1 Part1)
I was impressed by two things about this marker. One, there were relatively fresh flowers laid about it. I wonder if some of Effie's relations still live in the Valley -- especially because of the second interesting thing, which is its condition. Made of steel and wood, it is in remarkably good condition considering it's presumably almost 130 years old. It's sheltered by an oak, so that has probably helped. But I wonder if it has been refreshed over the years.
The inscription and the young age of Effie make this marker so poignant I looked her up on the Internet and found this (courtesy of www.mariposaresearch.net/ObitsC-D.html):
CRIPPEN, Effie
Sept. 3, 1881 Mariposa Gazette
(submitted by W. Disbro)
Death of Effie CRIPPEN.- The deceased was the youngest daughter of Mrs. J. K. BARNARD of Yo Semite Valley. She was the daughter of Joshua D. CRIPPEN deceased, and former Sheriff of this county. Her illness has been a protracted one, and her death was not wholly unexpected by her parents and friends. Effie was a lovely child, and her death is a sad bereavement to her parents and sisters. Many a heart will be saddened at the tidings of her untimely departure from earth. The grim monster, Death' holds a impartial respect for persons: blooming youth, as well as the aged, must yield to the sickle, and fall into the swath, which is to be gathered into the fold and garnered with others who have preceded, and those who are soon to follow. At this writing, Friday 11 A.M., there are two conflicting reports about the disposition of the remains of the deceased. One is, that she was temporarily laid away in Yo Semite Valley: another that she was to be brought and laid besides her father in the Masonic cemetery of this place. Since the above was in type, we learn from Alex. COULTER that the corpse will arrive here this afternoon, Friday.
CRIPPEN, Effie
Sept. 10, 1881 Mariposa Gazette
(submitted by W. Disbro)
In Memorium
I have frequently written communications for your paper, but never with such feelings of sadness as now fill my heart, whilst chronicling the death of Miss Effie Maud CRIPPEN, which occurred at three o'clock, Wednesday morning, Aug. 31st. She had been ill for a long time, and when at last the summons came for her to bid farewell to earth, she obeyed without a struggle, although it must have been hard for anyone loving this beautiful earth, and her many friends as warmly as she did, to leave all without a murmuring. But he, "who doeth all things well" chose our darling, and though our hearts are bruised and aching, we try to bend submissive to His will. She left us on the last day of the beautiful summer, and when her sorrow stricken parents and sisters awoke to the chill winds of Autumn morning, it was to realize that darling Effie's spirit was ready to take flight to that peaceful clime where reigns perpetual summer. Death came so calmly to her that we scarcely knew when earthly sleep changed into eternal slumber. The funeral took place from the family residence, at three o'clock on Thursday, and the remains were followed by all residents of the Valley. The school children formed a procession and attended their beloved companion to her last resting place. The services were conducted by Colonel J. M. HUTCHINGS, the old pioneer and Guardian of the Valley, and were solemn and impressive. Little Effie now sleeps under the shade of the old oak tree near the Yo Semite Falls, and we who are left behind to mourn her loss, almost envy her the peaceful repose, not broken, but lulled by the unceasing murmur of the beautiful river.
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Well, they sure don't write obituaries like they used to.
Today, we look at the survivor of Amazon shipping disaster, Transformers Earthrise: Snapdragon.
Snapdragon is the second of two Horrorcons to be reimagined by Hasbro/Takara for the modern age of Transformers., with the other being Apeface who was released as part of the Siege lineup in Fall 2019. While the personality of the pair different depending on the continuity, this much remains constant - this pair of Decepticons are Headmaster Triplechangers, with questionable animal modes.
Like with Apeface, this iteration of the character brings that G1 nostalgia along with improvements to the actual engineering behind the toy, and updated Technobabble. Instead of a Headmaster, the little figure is called a Titan Master, but is still named Krunk after the G1 character. The overall shape of the figure, colours, alt modes, face, and so on are instantaneous recognizable to us Old Timers
I keep forgetting to mention this, but in addition to the figure and weapons, each box has a "decoder strip" which is a throwback to the G1 toy days, where you'd put a red piece of plastic up against the Tech Specs on the back of the box to get the characters vital stats. These days, it's used to decode some message that I believe unlocks stuff on a website.
As far as I can tell, Snapdragon is the first use of this particular mould, which is always nice. Two of the biggest issues I had with Apeface appear to be resolved here. The first being that Apeface had no waist, which is absolutely insane for a Voyager sized figure in this day and age. The other problem was that for some reason the plastic quality was inferior to the rest of the Siege line, which is not the case anymore. Plastics feel stiffer and aren't a pearl finish, which overall seems to allow for better tolerances, as well as the detailing on the figure to actually show up.
There is technically a third point, but that's with the Battle Damage paint apps. Some people like them. Some people don't. I'm impartial.
Articulation and range of motion on Snapdragon are pretty much what you'd expect (ankles, knees, thigh twist, hip, waist, shoulders, forearm pivot, and head - there is no useful wrist articulation). So, again you'll get your run of the mill action poses, but with a toy that do something other than stand around and look pretty).
Paint work is... alright. Smaller figure and lower price point means fewer apps as compared to Doubledealer whom I looked at last. It's serviceable, and honestly with no real official art work or Takara version to tell me otherwise, I can only presume that this is the artistic vision of the figure come to life.
When it comes to a Transformer, build quality is always the biggest thing as poor QC can result in a warped looking figure or misaligned limbs, and in the past this has always been an issue when talking about Hasbro vs Takara. Well, if this unified product thing has done one thing right, it's that I find despite having more complicated transformations and more moving parts, I find that the figures hold together much better than before, and the joints/finishes on the piece generally aren't bad either.
Transformation to Jet mode and then Dragon mode are fairly intuitive, especially compared to Apeface. At the end of the day, while I like stupidly complicated transformations, if a simple one can get the job done, so be it. On the whole, it's pretty typical for a Voyager size figure. After all they can't all be as intricate as Springer.
That about does it for Snapdragon. I was worried he would disappoint me as much as Apeface did, but I'm glad that money was put towards addressing the biggest issues that I had with that release. An easy recommend if you're into Headmasters and if, like me, you never got around to playing with one in the 80s.
At this time, I still have the two Arcee's on preorder (which are way late), and still no ability to preorder Sky Lynx and Scorponok. It's been a very strange year to say the least, but I would have thought I would have had the ability to at least preorder things.
Oh well... things will happen when the time is right. Besides, I've got a bunch of other things to tinker with in the meantime.
This uncertain substance emerged from the deconstruction and reassembly of pictorial artifacts into a strange new image that evokes a state of indeterminacy. As the upshot of mistrust towards experience and judgment, Uncertain Substance lets us see things in a way this is impartial and free of bias. This is perhaps the primordial state of things.
Credit: Tsinghua University
The Italian Lagunari, part of the Operational Reserve Battalion deployed in northern Kosovo as part of the NATO-led KFOR mission with the Italian 186th Regiment Paracadutisti “Folgore”, recently conducted specific training on the Gazivodko Lake.
Over a four hour period the lagunari platoon simulated a patrol with other combined amphibious activities and also simulated a landing in a non permissive environment.
KFOR continues to implement its UN mandate to ensure a safe and secure environment for all communities living in Kosovo and freedom of movement; at all times and impartially.
Photos: NATO Kosovo-KFOR
On Monday, 28th October 2013, an audience of students, journalists, aid workers and diplomats gathered at the Alliance Francaise de Delhi to watch Access to the Danger Zone, a documentary film directed by Peter Casear and narrated by Daniel Day–Lewis. The film was part of an MSF film screening series being hosted in 10 cities across India by Alliance Francaise and was followed by a Q&A with Dr Unni and Benjamin Wahren, Deputy Head of Mission at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
With footage shot in three of the world’s most dangerous environments – Afghanistan, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the film portrayed the consequences of violence that civilians are forced to endure as well as the challenges that MSF and ICRC experience in reaching these victims and delivering medical aid. Through candid material of MSF and ICRC’s operational activities and interviews with key experts, the film highlighted the principles which guide MSF’s operations - impartiality, independence and neutrality.
May 2 2021
Hager Wodad,
Western governments are currently stooped in meddling in the internal affairs of Ethiopia. US presence, first by crude and ugly interference of its previous administration duo of
President Trump and Secretary Steve Mnuchin’s attempt at arm-twisting PM Abiy on the Grand Ethiopian Renaisance Dam (GERD) negotiations …(first US by feigning as observers, then becoming defacto 'impartial judges' , and finally as unabashed defenders of Egypt's interest).
Furthermore , when that did not work, bombing the GERD was suggested by president Trump, a presi- dent nicknamed by his former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson a “f**ken moron”. These acts are nothing short of meddling in the internal affairs of Ethiopia!
This was followed by the new president Joe Biden's administration and his new Secretary of State AntonyJ. Blinken who became Ethiopia's (humanitarian champion) declaring “grave concern about the deteriorating humanitarian and human rights crisis”, “the risk of famine in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and insecurity in other parts of Ethiopia”. The Secretary insisted on “Eritrean troops withdrawal from Tigray immediately, in full, and in a verifiable manner.”
We do have man made humanitarian crisis in Tigray but it is obvious for everyone to see, the scale of the Secretary's piped up assertions of Tigray's growing humanitarian disaster and human rights abuses don't match the clamor of the US & EU diplomats make it out to be through their media outlets.
zehabesha.com/us-different-administration-but-same-meddli...
MISSION STATEMENT
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Community Health 1st ER is a locally owned and operated health care organization that is committed to improving the health status of the communities we serve. We far exceed the service provided by corporate/regional ER and urgent care chains. Through transparency, compassion, and impartiality, we pledge to provide first-class care through personalized attention, comfortability, and a state-of-the-art facility — without the long wait times. Our definition of “Community Health” goes beyond your physical wellbeing. Your economic wellness is key emphasis of importance to us and you can expect to never leave with a hefty bill. Community Health 1st ER will be known for going above and beyond to provide exceptional service and compassionate care for patients and their families in a setting designed for your comfort.
Today, we look at the survivor of Amazon shipping disaster, Transformers Earthrise: Snapdragon.
Snapdragon is the second of two Horrorcons to be reimagined by Hasbro/Takara for the modern age of Transformers., with the other being Apeface who was released as part of the Siege lineup in Fall 2019. While the personality of the pair different depending on the continuity, this much remains constant - this pair of Decepticons are Headmaster Triplechangers, with questionable animal modes.
Like with Apeface, this iteration of the character brings that G1 nostalgia along with improvements to the actual engineering behind the toy, and updated Technobabble. Instead of a Headmaster, the little figure is called a Titan Master, but is still named Krunk after the G1 character. The overall shape of the figure, colours, alt modes, face, and so on are instantaneous recognizable to us Old Timers
I keep forgetting to mention this, but in addition to the figure and weapons, each box has a "decoder strip" which is a throwback to the G1 toy days, where you'd put a red piece of plastic up against the Tech Specs on the back of the box to get the characters vital stats. These days, it's used to decode some message that I believe unlocks stuff on a website.
As far as I can tell, Snapdragon is the first use of this particular mould, which is always nice. Two of the biggest issues I had with Apeface appear to be resolved here. The first being that Apeface had no waist, which is absolutely insane for a Voyager sized figure in this day and age. The other problem was that for some reason the plastic quality was inferior to the rest of the Siege line, which is not the case anymore. Plastics feel stiffer and aren't a pearl finish, which overall seems to allow for better tolerances, as well as the detailing on the figure to actually show up.
There is technically a third point, but that's with the Battle Damage paint apps. Some people like them. Some people don't. I'm impartial.
Articulation and range of motion on Snapdragon are pretty much what you'd expect (ankles, knees, thigh twist, hip, waist, shoulders, forearm pivot, and head - there is no useful wrist articulation). So, again you'll get your run of the mill action poses, but with a toy that do something other than stand around and look pretty).
Paint work is... alright. Smaller figure and lower price point means fewer apps as compared to Doubledealer whom I looked at last. It's serviceable, and honestly with no real official art work or Takara version to tell me otherwise, I can only presume that this is the artistic vision of the figure come to life.
When it comes to a Transformer, build quality is always the biggest thing as poor QC can result in a warped looking figure or misaligned limbs, and in the past this has always been an issue when talking about Hasbro vs Takara. Well, if this unified product thing has done one thing right, it's that I find despite having more complicated transformations and more moving parts, I find that the figures hold together much better than before, and the joints/finishes on the piece generally aren't bad either.
Transformation to Jet mode and then Dragon mode are fairly intuitive, especially compared to Apeface. At the end of the day, while I like stupidly complicated transformations, if a simple one can get the job done, so be it. On the whole, it's pretty typical for a Voyager size figure. After all they can't all be as intricate as Springer.
That about does it for Snapdragon. I was worried he would disappoint me as much as Apeface did, but I'm glad that money was put towards addressing the biggest issues that I had with that release. An easy recommend if you're into Headmasters and if, like me, you never got around to playing with one in the 80s.
At this time, I still have the two Arcee's on preorder (which are way late), and still no ability to preorder Sky Lynx and Scorponok. It's been a very strange year to say the least, but I would have thought I would have had the ability to at least preorder things.
Oh well... things will happen when the time is right. Besides, I've got a bunch of other things to tinker with in the meantime.
Leaders are not born but are made by their experiences in life. To inculcate the leadership qualities in the students every year school conducts Investiture Ceremony, The Investiture Ceremony for the academic session 2023-24 was held with great pomp and dignity at Nehru International school.
The Investiture Ceremony at Nehru International School for the academic session 2023-24 was conducted with great grandeur and significance. This prestigious event aimed to instill leadership qualities in students, recognizing that leaders are not born but made through life experiences. The event held at Visveswaraya Hall on 28th July 2023 at 10:00 am, the ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries, faculty members, and enthusiastic students. This report captures the key moments that marked the beginning of a new era of student leadership at Nehru International School.
The dignitaries present at the ceremony included:
Dr. K. Krishnakumar - CEO & Secretary
Dr. Chaitanya Krishnakumar - Correspondent
Mr. K.S SivaPrakash - Principal
Mrs. Jincy Philip - Deputy Command, CRPF & RAF
Mr. Maniarasan - Principal, NIET
Ms. Priya Suresh - Head Mistress
The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the Flag, accompanied by a respectful escort by the Scout students. This was followed by the rendition of the Tamil Thai Vazhthu. To kick-start the event talented students performed Bharatha Natiyam, captivating the audience with their mesmerizing dance. The proceedings continued with the Head Boy reciting the school prayer, and the school choir group presented a prayer song in English.
The lighting of the ceremonial lamp marked the formal beginning of the event. Mr. K. S. Sivaprakash, the Principal, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the significance of leadership qualities and encouraging students to excel in their endeavours. He assured support to the student council for efficient school administration.
The chief guest of the day, Mrs. Jincy Philip, Deputy Command of CRPF & RAF, Coimbatore, delivered an inspiring address, sharing her life experiences and motivating the students to focus on leadership, simplicity, and physical health. She encouraged them to dream big and quoted the words of the great APJ Abdul Kalam. She passionately spoke about the essence of leadership and stressed the significance of integrity and impartiality in fulfilling responsibilities. Her inspiring words left a lasting impression on the young minds, igniting the spark of leadership within them.
Dr. Chaitanya Krishnakumar, the respected Correspondent of Nehru International School, felicitated the Chief Guest, underlining the school's commitment to nurturing future leaders. The elected student council members from Ventus House, Aqua House, Terra House, and Ignis House were honored by the dignititaries. With pride and humility, the appointed leaders donned their badges and sashes, symbolizing the weight of their new roles.
Honourable Principal and other esteemed guests bestowed badges and sashes upon the elected leaders. Head boy Harivarshan, Head girl Rituparna Ramdass were introduced and honoured by giving badge and sashes then Sports Captain,P. Aadharshini, Vice-Captain, Hyden Followed by Aqua House Captain Jaswanth, Vice-Captain Mithra, Ignis House Vidhulesh, Vice-Captain Mithra , Terra House Captain Roshan, Vice-Captain, Lakshanya ,Ventus House Captain, Rithikvarshan, Vice-Captain, Shalini Introduced and they honoured by giving sashes followed by all the four houses Head Master and Head Mistress Aqua Esther Marry, Ignis Head Mistress Ms. Radhika Terra Head Master Mr. B. Ramkumar, Ventus House Head Mistress Anuja P. Unni were introduced and honoured with Batches by all dignitaries
The ceremony proceeded with all the house captains taking a solemn oath, pledging to carry out their duties with utmost sincerity and dedication. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm and determination as the young leaders vowed to uphold the values and principles of Nehru International School.
The Head Boy and Head Girl of the school addressed the gathering, expressing their gratitude for the trust placed in them. They shared their vision of fostering a culture of inclusivity, cooperation, and academic excellence. Their confidence and determination inspired the audience, assuring them of a bright future under the student council's leadership.
Dr. Krishnakumar CEO & Secretary encouraged the young students to cultivate positive thoughts and self-confidence to become responsible and upright citizens. The Correspondent also addressed the gathering, commending the Student Council members and emphasizing the importance of impartiality and honesty in their roles.
The event culminated with a heartfelt vote of thanks from the Headmistress. She extended gratitude to all the dignitaries, teachers, and students who contributed to the success of the ceremony. Her words of appreciation filled the hall with warmth and camaraderie.
The Investiture Ceremony at Nehru International School was an outstanding event that celebrated the potential of every student to become a leader. With the guidance and encouragement from the school's faculty and esteemed dignitaries, the student council members are now poised to embrace their roles with dedication and integrity. Nehru International School continues to nurture a supportive environment that shapes the leaders of tomorrow, empowering them to become responsible citizens who will positively impact society.
A hail and farewell ceremony was held for Lt. Col. Joseph O. Gagnon IV, inspector general, New Jersey Army National Guard, at the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Lawrenceville, N.J., Feb. 22, 2022. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Lisa J. Hou, D.O., The Adjutant General of New Jersey, presented Gagnon the Meritorious Service Medal and the New Jersey Global War on Terrorism Medal. The inspector general's office conducts impartial inspections, investigations, and training in order to provide advice and oversight to commanders. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts at the AGO © Linda Dawn Hammond / IndyFoto.com 10, His Royal Highness Y.S. Mandhatasinhji of Rajkot, in the Nehru jacket, proudly poses with the vehicle, as he speaks about its significance. The unique saffron-coloured 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II, custom-built for His Highness Thakore Sahib Dharmendrasinhji Lakhajiraj of Rajkot, on loan from his great-grandson His Excellency Y.S. Mandhatasinhji of Rajkot. The Rajkot state crest appeared on the doors and side windows along with the motto “Dharmi praja raja,” meaning “An impartial ruler of men of all faiths.” Press conference, November 16, 2010.
accessibilité aux personnes handicapées Un bon point pour la préfecture à laon
Un bâtiment laonnois arrive en tête d'un classement sur l'accessibilité.
qui a obtenu la note de dix sur dix et les félicitations !
LE SITE INTERNET www.accessiblepourmoi.com/
a établi un classement des villes et de certaines préfectures ou sous-préfectures.
Et c'est la préfecture de Laon qui arrive en tête (ex æquo avec Melun) sur treize établissements visités
pour le moment.
L'association Mobilité réduite, à l'origine de cette action, ne se contente pas de consulter des documents et de recueillir des témoignages.
Entre début mai et fin novembre, les adhérents prennent leur voiture et viennent sur place pour voir comment les choses se passent réellement.
Ils visitent, incognito, des villes de toutes tailles et de tous bords politiques ou des établissements publics.
Une bonne surprise
Le président, Jean-Michel Royère, est venu lui-même constater comment cette administration située en ville haute accueille les personnes en situation de handicap.
Et il a eu une bonne surprise.
« Quand je suis arrivé devant la grille de la préfecture, j'ai vu le logo « handicap » sur les barrières.
On m'a ouvert et il y avait quatre places réservées à l'intérieur.
plusieurs places de stationnement réservées aux personnes à mobilité réduite ..
L'accès est facile, il y a un cheminement court et praticable, un accueil aux normes, des toilettes conformes...
Le service communication de la préfecture précise de son côté que des travaux sont réalisés depuis plusieurs années et que « le cheminement des accès au bâtiment Signier a été repris et le dallage refait.
Il y a un guichet surbaissé accessible au niveau de l'accueil général et les ascenseurs sont aux normes depuis 2008.
Un programme de travaux d'un montant de 70 000 €, d'une durée de 10 semaines, sera lancé en septembre. Chaque service (cartes grises, permis de conduire, bureau de la nationalité) disposera d'un guichet d'accueil surbaissé.
Ces guichets seront également dotés d'une boucle à induction magnétique permettant une communication adaptée entre les personnels d'accueil et les usagers malentendants ou non appareillés. »
Restera pour l'association à tester la ville.
Elle a prévu de le faire cet automne ou au printemps prochain. Mais impossible d'en savoir plus. « Afin de ne pas être influencé dans un sens ou dans l'autre et pour rester impartial, nous ne rencontrons ni élu, ni association.
C'est donc une photo à un instant T de la situation globale de la ville.
Si des travaux d'accessibilité conformes à l'esprit de la loi sont prévus ou en cours de réalisation, nous devrions normalement les constater la fois suivante. La note qui sera alors attribuée devrait donc progresser en conséquence.
C'est le but essentiel de nos audits incognito, mesurer la progression des collectivités territoriales en terme d'accessibilité. »
Préfecture de Laon (02010) Picardie > Aisne (02)
2 rue Paul Doumer
02010 Laon CEDEX 9
+33 3 23 21 82 82
courrier @ aisne.pref.gouv.fr
Très pratique
Cabine photo universelle La seule cabine photo, conçue pour être accessible à tous!
Malentendants
Malvoyants
Handicapés en fauteuil
conçue pour être accessible à tous!
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