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SOCIALCRAFT EXHIBITION UNVEILED AT CAFAM!
October 22 to December 31, 2006
In response to the environmental, political, and social questions of our time, the exhibition
Street Signs and Solar Ovens: Socialcraft in Los Angeles opens at the Craft and Folk Art
Museum on October 22, 2006. Curated by the Journal of Aesthetics and Protest, Street Signs
and Solar Ovens offers an insight into how Southern California individuals and communities
creatively take action to defy the notion that a socially conscious lifestyle is out of reach. The
resulting creations are expressions of both function and artistry that offer inspiration for
proactive living.
Located at the crossroads of grassroots activism and personal creative expression, the term
socialcraft suggests the crafting of a society as much as it describes the making of objects
Street Signs and Solar Ovens will feature protest art meant for public display such as handcrafted
demonstration signs, posters, t-shirts, as well as examples of instruments for
conscious living such as eco-friendly and alternative energy home appliances. This exhibition
will present a diverse and original array of artwork created in reaction to a wide range of issues
facing our community.
Participating artists include Edith Abeyta, Steven Anderson, Lisa Anne Auerbach, Mike
Blockstein, Chris Burnett, C.I.C.L.E., Code Pink, National Center for the Preservation of
Democracy, Center for the Study of Political Graphics, Sandra de la Loza, Sam Durant, Eric
Einim, Karl Erickson, Fallen Fruit, Finishing School, Gaian Mind, Fritz Haeg, Laura Howe, Karen
Lofgren, Kelly Marie Martin, Matrushka, Christopher Nyerges, Path to Freedom, Beth Peterson,
Sheila Pinkel, Oliver Ressler and David Thorne, Oscar Sanchez, The Arroyo Arts Collective,
The Phantom Street Artist, The South Central Farmers, Christian Ulke, Votan, Allison Wiese.
“Street Signs and Solar Ovens is meant to be a starting point for further discussion and
action. The original and inventive artwork in this exhibition demonstrates the personal power of
individuals to implement community change,” says Maryna Hrushetska, Director of CAFAM.
About the Curators
The Journal of Aesthetics and Protest (http://www.journalofaestheticsandprotest.org/) is a selfdescribed
"weirdo thinktank" that has published a magazine and completed various art and
curatorial projects since 2001. The Journal aims to proactively participate in the creation of a
better world by presenting cutting edge ideas.
About The Craft and Folk Art Museum
SOCIALCRAFT EXHIBITION UNVEILED AT CAFAM!
October 22 to December 31, 2006
In response to the environmental, political, and social questions of our time, the exhibition
Street Signs and Solar Ovens: Socialcraft in Los Angeles opens at the Craft and Folk Art
Museum on October 22, 2006. Curated by the Journal of Aesthetics and Protest, Street Signs
and Solar Ovens offers an insight into how Southern California individuals and communities
creatively take action to defy the notion that a socially conscious lifestyle is out of reach. The
resulting creations are expressions of both function and artistry that offer inspiration for
proactive living.
Located at the crossroads of grassroots activism and personal creative expression, the term
socialcraft suggests the crafting of a society as much as it describes the making of objects
Street Signs and Solar Ovens will feature protest art meant for public display such as handcrafted
demonstration signs, posters, t-shirts, as well as examples of instruments for
conscious living such as eco-friendly and alternative energy home appliances. This exhibition
will present a diverse and original array of artwork created in reaction to a wide range of issues
facing our community.
Participating artists include Edith Abeyta, Steven Anderson, Lisa Anne Auerbach, Mike
Blockstein, Chris Burnett, C.I.C.L.E., Code Pink, National Center for the Preservation of
Democracy, Center for the Study of Political Graphics, Sandra de la Loza, Sam Durant, Eric
Einim, Karl Erickson, Fallen Fruit, Finishing School, Gaian Mind, Fritz Haeg, Laura Howe, Karen
Lofgren, Kelly Marie Martin, Matrushka, Christopher Nyerges, Path to Freedom, Beth Peterson,
Sheila Pinkel, Oliver Ressler and David Thorne, Oscar Sanchez, The Arroyo Arts Collective,
The Phantom Street Artist, The South Central Farmers, Christian Ulke, Votan, Allison Wiese.
“Street Signs and Solar Ovens is meant to be a starting point for further discussion and
action. The original and inventive artwork in this exhibition demonstrates the personal power of
individuals to implement community change,” says Maryna Hrushetska, Director of CAFAM.
About the Curators
The Journal of Aesthetics and Protest (http://www.journalofaestheticsandprotest.org/) is a selfdescribed
"weirdo thinktank" that has published a magazine and completed various art and
curatorial projects since 2001. The Journal aims to proactively participate in the creation of a
better world by presenting cutting edge ideas.
About The Craft and Folk Art Museum
SOCIALCRAFT EXHIBITION UNVEILED AT CAFAM!
October 22 to December 31, 2006
In response to the environmental, political, and social questions of our time, the exhibition
Street Signs and Solar Ovens: Socialcraft in Los Angeles opens at the Craft and Folk Art
Museum on October 22, 2006. Curated by the Journal of Aesthetics and Protest, Street Signs
and Solar Ovens offers an insight into how Southern California individuals and communities
creatively take action to defy the notion that a socially conscious lifestyle is out of reach. The
resulting creations are expressions of both function and artistry that offer inspiration for
proactive living.
Located at the crossroads of grassroots activism and personal creative expression, the term
socialcraft suggests the crafting of a society as much as it describes the making of objects
Street Signs and Solar Ovens will feature protest art meant for public display such as handcrafted
demonstration signs, posters, t-shirts, as well as examples of instruments for
conscious living such as eco-friendly and alternative energy home appliances. This exhibition
will present a diverse and original array of artwork created in reaction to a wide range of issues
facing our community.
Participating artists include Edith Abeyta, Steven Anderson, Lisa Anne Auerbach, Mike
Blockstein, Chris Burnett, C.I.C.L.E., Code Pink, National Center for the Preservation of
Democracy, Center for the Study of Political Graphics, Sandra de la Loza, Sam Durant, Eric
Einim, Karl Erickson, Fallen Fruit, Finishing School, Gaian Mind, Fritz Haeg, Laura Howe, Karen
Lofgren, Kelly Marie Martin, Matrushka, Christopher Nyerges, Path to Freedom, Beth Peterson,
Sheila Pinkel, Oliver Ressler and David Thorne, Oscar Sanchez, The Arroyo Arts Collective,
The Phantom Street Artist, The South Central Farmers, Christian Ulke, Votan, Allison Wiese.
“Street Signs and Solar Ovens is meant to be a starting point for further discussion and
action. The original and inventive artwork in this exhibition demonstrates the personal power of
individuals to implement community change,” says Maryna Hrushetska, Director of CAFAM.
About the Curators
The Journal of Aesthetics and Protest (http://www.journalofaestheticsandprotest.org/) is a selfdescribed
"weirdo thinktank" that has published a magazine and completed various art and
curatorial projects since 2001. The Journal aims to proactively participate in the creation of a
better world by presenting cutting edge ideas.
About The Craft and Folk Art Museum
A preview of The Well at Bell Memorial Union, a 15,000 sq ft student wellness center focused primarily on proactive self-care, on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Chico, Calif. At The Well, students can drop in to study, do art, check their blood pressure, take naps in one of eight sleep pods, and much more. The Well will provide numerous self-directed and program lead activities such as yoga and meditation, nutritional and financial counseling, and, occasionally, massage and acupuncture therapy. The Well will also be home to one of Chico State's WellCat counselors, so students will have an additional location to take advantage of counseling and crisis support services.
(Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)
At the end of December, a team of officers from Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) City of Manchester Division, were on duty patrolling the Cheetham Hill and Strangeways area, as part of a high visibility, proactive operation to disrupt the sale of counterfeit goods.
At the end of December, a team of officers from Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) City of Manchester division, were on duty patrolling the Cheetham Hill and Strangeways area, as part of a high visibility, proactive operation to disrupt the sale of counterfeit goods.
Officers were on the streets providing a visible presence in order to deter those who sell counterfeit items from approaching potential customers, they were also engaging with members of the public in the area – handing out leaflets with information on how the sale of counterfeit goods is often associated with organised criminal gangs, as well as educating them on what the dangers can be when you buy these untested and unregulated items.
During the operation, one man was arrested and charged for possession of an offensive weapon and a breach of a court order and another was charged for failing to appear at court.
Inspector William Jennings-Wharton, of GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: “I understand that the low prices of counterfeit goods can lure members of the public into buying them, so part of our tactic in disrupting the sale of fake goods, is to educate the public on what the risks and consequences behind those low prices can be.
“Counterfeit goods can not only have a negative impact on communities as a whole, with their sale linked to funding organised criminal activity as well as attracting more criminality to the area – as our action today demonstrates, but it can also have a personal impact on those who have brought it as these items are often not safety tested and not in-line with industry standards which can have dangerous consequences. That is why this operation marks the start of our ‘#WhatsItReallyWorth?’ initiative which aims to shed light on the risks posed by this type of criminality. We will be continuing to work with partners as part of the initiative, to take action against those involved in the sale of counterfeit goods, as well as working with the community and engaging with those who visit the area.
“If any members of the public have information that may assist us, I urge you to report it online or by using the LiveChat facility at www.gmp.police.uk or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Mashpee, Massachusetts, April 5, 2012. Kate Iaquinto, a wildlife biologist for Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge works at a controlled burn at the Town of Mashpee Holland Hill Barrens area of Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge. Iaquinto helped keep the controlled burn contained by keeping its west flank watered. The burn reduced fire risk to neighboring homes and improved habitat for the New England cottontail. It was conducted by the Town of Mashpee, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Northeast Forest and Fire Management. Credit: Catherine J. Hibbard/USFWS
With all the mistakes and mix-ups in medicine these days, I thought it best to make sure the correct surgeries were performed on my boys, so I put big notes on their collars. Fritz: Entropion/Neuter/Microchip.
I personally have witnessed these mistakes, once with a DVM, once with an MD. These days I take no chances!
***UPDATE*** Ian and Julie are getting ready for baby, so doing some proactive planning before the big day. Thanks again guys!
Day 137/365
In truth, I don't really even want to talk about tonight. I was trying to be proactive. To get cleared for the procedure that will fix my female issues, I have to see my primary care physician. I made an appointment for next week, but since I've been feeling like my bronchitis might be making a comeback-- I decided to be SMART about my health for once, and go to the Dr. when I started feeling punk, instead of when I was already full-blown sick.
So I went to Doc-in-the-Box and got an antibiotic, cough syrup, steroid. I picked up some cough drops and tissue at the pharmacy and came home to start medicating. I was careful, at the Dr. to give him the list of pain pills I've been taking, hoping to avoid bad med interactions.
At home, I got ready for bed, took 2 vicodin for the pain, took an antibiotic, swigged some of the cough syrup, popped a cough drop and laid down to hopefully sleep soundly for the first time all week.
And then my face started to get hot, my hands started to itch and for the first time in my life I had a severe allergic reaction. As we rushed to the ER (for the first time in my life) my whole body itched like fire and I struggled to keep from screaming. I stepped from the car to go check in while Kris parked, and suddenly-- pavement. I remember feeling sick to my stomach, leaning over and then just... hitting the floor and then nothing.
I recovered a little, as Kris' out-the-door dose of benedryl finally eased some of the symptoms ever so slightly, sat back up and with some help, sat back in the car to wait for a wheelchair.
When I woke up again, I was confused... I felt the gravel of the drive under my fingers and thought, "Wait... I already got up from the ground..." Apparently I'd passed out again, toppling from the passenger seat back onto the ground. That's when they brought the stretcher.
For the next couple of hours, they poked and prodded and searched for my damnably invisible veins, injected epi, struggled to get my blood pressure, made me repeat myself a million times to explain what I'm being treated for, what I'd taken, why I'd taken it.
I'm a person who likes a certain amount of control-- it's one of the reasons I do usually wait so long to go to a Dr. when I'm sick, one of the reasons I have a hard time asking for "help" with my emotional and physical health. I like to feel (or seem like) like I have control. Tonight was a nightmare for me. Not just because I was terrified about what was happening (i was), but because it really was the ultimate loss of control. I couldn't even walk myself into the hospital once we were there.
Add all of that to some leftover emotional baggage from last night's exam and I needed today's message. Needed it desperately. To remind myself that I am strong, that I'm capable. That there is peace and calm within me, and that I am strong enough to move beyond my fear.
I don't know that I'm in that space right now, that I'm in that space this week. I just don't. But I wanted to remind myself of it. Even if right this second, I'm still just tired and sore and yes, even still, a little scared.
Proactive flood mitigation is increasing the size and strength of the river banks at the Sheep River bridge.
I recently acquired one of these vehicle trackers to cannibalise for parts. Here we see it after the two rivets holding the end cap on have been removed and the innards slid out. Yes, that's the guts of a Nokia 5110 mobile phone there!
Officers tackling serious and organised crime in North Manchester have launched a dedicated multi-agency disruption hub in the district to crackdown on criminal activity in the area.
The hub was launched last month, in partnership with Manchester City Council, as part of ongoing Operation Haemus – formed in November 2019 following an increase in firearm discharges stemming from two main local criminal groups in CheethamHill.
As part of the Haemus hub, a team totalling 17 officers has been formed, consisting of experienced detectives, dedicated safeguarding officers, intelligence officers, and a team of proactive officers who are dedicated to the area in both plain and uniformed patrols.
The team will engage in a range of proactive activities to continue to reduce the prevalence of organised crime in the north of Manchester.
Today (Wednesday 16 December) a team of officers from the Op Haemus team were joined by GMPs Tactical Aid Unit & Tactical Dog Unit in performing an intelligence-led weapon sweep of the area of Mandley Park - on the Salford border.
Any discarded or hidden weapons, firearms or ammunition found in the area during the sweep will be recovered and examined potentially as evidence as part of the 12 ongoing investigations within Op Haemus.
In the first six weeks since the inception of the disruption hub, Op Haemus officers have made a total of 25 arrests, conducted 122 stop searches and have searched 15 houses.
During the same short period, the hub has already seized two viable firearms, large quantities of class A and class B drugs, and seized 13 vehicles.
In conjunction with Manchester City Council, the hub works closely with housing providers, social services, adult services and a number of other agencies in a multi-agency approach to tackle organised crime in North Manchester.
This includes working closely with partners in local authority to provide a range of safeguarding measures and care packages to protect and support vulnerable adults and children at risk of being targeted, coerced and victimised by criminal activity.
Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMP’s North Manchester division, said: “The launch of the disruption hub as part of Operation Haemus is a very welcome introduction for the people of North Manchester, as it’s the latest in a series of proactive measures we’ve employed in recent months to tackle the blight of serious and organised crime in our community.
“It is important that we maximise the resources we have available to us, and we have ensured that we have a dedicated and skilful team working around the clock to disrupt the activity of criminal groups, while protecting the public that we serve.
“We have always been honest and open about the challenges that have presented themselves due to the complexities and developments during this operation, but we are confident that we are making a tangible difference on our streets which can be seen by the recent decrease in firearms activity.
“While disputes between local crime groups generally pose little wider risk to the general public, it is understandable that such incidents cause unease and distress in our communities and we hope that the innocent, honest, and decent people we serve feel reassured by this targeted and increased action we are taking in the district.
“As ever, we continue to urge members of the public to contact police with any information or concerns, knowing that it will be treated with the strictest confidence – we have high-visibility patrols that can be approached, or a dedicated phone number that can be contacted – and Crimestoppers is always available for those who wish to pass on information anonymously.”
Any information relating to Operation Haemus should be passed to police on 0161 8563548 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Medical personnel aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii have been proactive with preparing and applying preventative measures due to COVID-19, Kaneohe Bay Branch Health Clinic, MCBH, March 23, 2020. MCBH has implemented Health Protection Condition Bravo to maintain the readiness and health of base personnel and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)
If you want to do something proactive to try to make the Internet a safer place for your photos, please join us here.
We are not a site about worrying and hand-wringing. We are not afraid of these people. We want to change laws and companies policies. Maybe we'll never get rid of Internet abuse against kids, but we'll try.
Whiners, complainers and those who give up easily need not apply.
Officers tackling serious and organised crime in North Manchester have launched a dedicated multi-agency disruption hub in the district to crackdown on criminal activity in the area.
The hub was launched last month, in partnership with Manchester City Council, as part of ongoing Operation Haemus – formed in November 2019 following an increase in firearm discharges stemming from two main local criminal groups in CheethamHill.
As part of the Haemus hub, a team totalling 17 officers has been formed, consisting of experienced detectives, dedicated safeguarding officers, intelligence officers, and a team of proactive officers who are dedicated to the area in both plain and uniformed patrols.
The team will engage in a range of proactive activities to continue to reduce the prevalence of organised crime in the north of Manchester.
Today (Wednesday 16 December) a team of officers from the Op Haemus team were joined by GMPs Tactical Aid Unit & Tactical Dog Unit in performing an intelligence-led weapon sweep of the area of Mandley Park - on the Salford border.
Any discarded or hidden weapons, firearms or ammunition found in the area during the sweep will be recovered and examined potentially as evidence as part of the 12 ongoing investigations within Op Haemus.
In the first six weeks since the inception of the disruption hub, Op Haemus officers have made a total of 25 arrests, conducted 122 stop searches and have searched 15 houses.
During the same short period, the hub has already seized two viable firearms, large quantities of class A and class B drugs, and seized 13 vehicles.
In conjunction with Manchester City Council, the hub works closely with housing providers, social services, adult services and a number of other agencies in a multi-agency approach to tackle organised crime in North Manchester.
This includes working closely with partners in local authority to provide a range of safeguarding measures and care packages to protect and support vulnerable adults and children at risk of being targeted, coerced and victimised by criminal activity.
Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMP’s North Manchester division, said: “The launch of the disruption hub as part of Operation Haemus is a very welcome introduction for the people of North Manchester, as it’s the latest in a series of proactive measures we’ve employed in recent months to tackle the blight of serious and organised crime in our community.
“It is important that we maximise the resources we have available to us, and we have ensured that we have a dedicated and skilful team working around the clock to disrupt the activity of criminal groups, while protecting the public that we serve.
“We have always been honest and open about the challenges that have presented themselves due to the complexities and developments during this operation, but we are confident that we are making a tangible difference on our streets which can be seen by the recent decrease in firearms activity.
“While disputes between local crime groups generally pose little wider risk to the general public, it is understandable that such incidents cause unease and distress in our communities and we hope that the innocent, honest, and decent people we serve feel reassured by this targeted and increased action we are taking in the district.
“As ever, we continue to urge members of the public to contact police with any information or concerns, knowing that it will be treated with the strictest confidence – we have high-visibility patrols that can be approached, or a dedicated phone number that can be contacted – and Crimestoppers is always available for those who wish to pass on information anonymously.”
Any information relating to Operation Haemus should be passed to police on 0161 8563548 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
The infrared technology shows heat on a color scale, with brighter colors or “hot spots” indicating areas that could need repairs. The thermal images can identify equipment issues such as loose connections, corrosion and load imbalances, while ultraviolet technology detects electrical discharge along a power line caused by issues like rusted hardware and cracked insulators. The combination of both technologies is beneficial because it provides a wider range of detection. Any issues identified during the inspections are addressed to prevent service disruptions and costly repairs down the road.
I've always been an advocate for taking responsibility for "what you did do" instead of telling me the typical kids (and often adult) reply "but he...". I didn't realize or actuality my "taking responsibility" philosophy until I had my kids.
Areyousureaboutthatblog.blogspot.com is a proactive mom, who blogs about kids life lessons.
As with most things, watching my kids interact it helps crystallize how I feel about the subjects and issues that come
up in real life via the news, NPR, Facebook and Twitter. This post goes a little around the bush when it comes to the issue around the #whyIstayed tweets highlighting that we should ask the abuser "why they hit/hurt" not ask the victim why they stayed. These tweets reminded me how we have come a Long way in our home to evolve and develop the philosophy to: *Take Responsability for what you did do.*
We humans don't naturally take well to "taking responsibility." It's so much easier to deflect, and blame people or inanimate objects: my computer isn't working, he didn't get me the file I needed in time to complete the summary, it's not my fault I had 2 hours of homework and I didn't finishy chores. However this no longer flies in our home. I started seeing my kids, and neighborhood kids telling stories with the *blame something* reason, and parents agreeing with their kid! These observations awakened my frustration when others don't take responsibility for their actions. And frankly when we parents and guardians don't teach our kids HOW to take responsibility.
How to Apologize
I once watched the Bachelor: the final rise ceremony (even tho I don't watch the series I always seem to catch this particular season end-episode) and observed the Worst Apology. A brief, insincere, "well I'm sorry for that." Clearly the crappy apology resonated with me because the next day I witnessed one of my older sons one-in-a-dozen apologize to his brother in a lame insincere way and because mom said too. The TV shows fake apology irked me, and brought to my conscious surface the fact that I hate insincerity. Don't bother apologizing for the sake of saying the words, do it right or don't do it all. I want my boys "to do what's right BECAUSE it's the right thing to do." And do it correctly.
After these two a-ha moments, I googled a proper apology. I knew you needed to say "I am sorry" (while making eye-contact), but I even lacked knowing the other two important parts. A prope apology has 3-steps. First: Acknowledge what you DID do. Second: Saying I'm sorry. And Third: Making up for what you did.
For my kids the hardest learning was Acknowldge what YOU did. Kids readily say "I'm sorry I hit you,... BUT don't take my toy from me." Instantly defeating the purpose of the apology and using the "BUT he" to instantly blaming the person they hurt. Or the alternative "But I didn't ... (Do what I'm being blamed for). The denial of the younger brother accusation, because the younger brother is slightly off in his explanation of what happened. I just shit it down! Mom says: "Take Responsability for what you did do!" Oh my! The "But He" and "but I didn't" doesn't fly with that statement. It's not an open-ended "what did you do?" Instead it's direct because I'm telling them to step up and "take Responsability." We've found that the key element.
I leaned early to teach the kids what "their Responsability is." Granted after my young son was born this became easier because I witnessed that i am not an octopus and I can't do it all. I also didn't want entitled children - that's a separate blog post. So my standard line evolved. Feed the dog, it's your Responsability. Clean your room, I don't play their, it's your Responsability. And when my older son began to argue... Why do I have to empty the dish washer? I said for An Entire Summer in 2014 "it's your Responsability. I have to make lunch, dinner, take care of Inez, take care of everyone's laundry... Do You Do That? No! Because those are my responsabilities. Everyone in this house has a Responsability, and for now, this one is yours." My older son couldn't argue his way outta that.
I'll ice the kids this: it's ubber hard to stand their and just say what "you did" without blaming anyone or anything. Extremely difficult even for me as an adult. Taking full Responsability for your share of the crime, wow! How rarely do we see that happen with adults, let alone kids?
I think I blogged previously of when my older son, then in kindergarten, needed to apologize to his teacher. I made him memorize the 3 steps, And repeat it a dozen times between 3pm Wednesday and 8am Thursday. (I am happy to report I'm a better mom and the apology system flows in our house thru practice now and not military drills.)
I personally have lived this apology style after teaching it to my kids. It really is very difficult to simply acknowledge only your portion of the act. But it's also EXTREMELY empowering. Borderline manipulative power. As an aside, when I've witnessed my kids enact the "take Responsability for what YOU DID do."
Building Character thru Taking Responsability
Which brings me to an interesting by product of the "take Responsability" philosophy and "proper apology," building character. I read a fabulous book early in my older sons life titles "The Men they will become," which discussed how character forms and how boys become men. (I think I have blogged about how this book helped me also understand developing a boys "emotional toolbox, see those blog labels too.) He was 2 years old when I was learning about why we need to let boys make mistakes. And when boys take stupid risks, it's their natural way of learning (note: the stupid risks are arguably not INSANE and danger risk levels are curbed because we've done our parenting job and the little voice goes off in my sons head saying "this isn't a good idea!"). Mistakes are critical to child development. But we need to tell the kids, show them to learn from their mistake, and them it becomes a lesson! And a learning. All the while building character, because their doing things, and verbalizing emotionally difficult subjects, embarrassing ones. But I hope, that at this young age - if I engrained that act of taking responsibility - maybe my kids will not take crazy risks. They've lived a difficult apology, and reparations which prepare them (the boys especially) for preventative good decision making.
Prevention
This parts lasts, because it started when my older son was 6 or so. You don't beat people up. You don't hit girls ever. You can restrain others from hitting you, but you don't start the fight. A gentleman defends his honor, and his family, but he doesn't provoke an attack.
I have also told my boys that when it's temto get married, pick a girl who speaks another language, who can cook as my kids will know how to cook well also), who loves you and who doesn't start fights with you. You shouldn't have to argue a lot.
These are simple principles, but their reiterated very often in our home. Very Often, as often as the dangers of crossing the street!!!
I hope all these values combined: "taking Responsability for what you did do, and reparations," help build their character. To do things in life that are difficult, and build their emotional toolbox.
Then the guiding values of the "qualities their partner should have" in addition to what the kids will eventually find attractive, will help them stay away from people who instigate, and those that live in anger.
I hope in the end - this helps all of us avoid the #whyIstayed scenario. Because they've been taught to take Responsability if their actions and words.
Make mistakes. Breathe, reflect, and Laugh.Out.Loud!!!
A preview of The Well at Bell Memorial Union, a 15,000 sq ft student wellness center focused primarily on proactive self-care, on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Chico, Calif. At The Well, students can drop in to study, do art, check their blood pressure, take naps in one of eight sleep pods, and much more. The Well will provide numerous self-directed and program lead activities such as yoga and meditation, nutritional and financial counseling, and, occasionally, massage and acupuncture therapy. The Well will also be home to one of Chico State's WellCat counselors, so students will have an additional location to take advantage of counseling and crisis support services.
(Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)
See. Now this? This is helpful. I can proactively contact MPR, or if I want, I can look at some FAQ to try to get answers right now.
ORLANDO, Florida -
Boom.
The shotgun blast reverberates through the phone receiver. Breathless seconds pass before an eerily calm voice cuts through the ringing ear pressed against the other line.
“I just fired a round into the ceiling,” says the voice in a grave, matter-of-fact tone. “You have five minutes to tell me why the next one shouldn’t go through my skull.”
This harrowing crisis is one of dozens of roleplaying scenarios that 27 students assigned to the 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) encountered during an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and Ask, Care, Escort – Suicide Intervention (ACE-SI) workshop conducted April 15-17, 2016, in Orlando, Fla.
“ASIST gives students the fundamental tools, knowledge and resources to help save the life an individual contemplating suicide,” said Gerald Felder, suicide program manager, 143rd ESC. “This course teaches students how to identify people expressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors and take a proactive approach in providing immediate and compassionate care for them through hands-on training.”
Created by LivingWorks Education, a social enterprise dedicated to saving lives through the creation, development and delivery of innovative training experiences, ASIST has trained more than 1 million people throughout the world on how to apply scientifically tested tools and techniques to reduce the risks associated with suicide. The U.S. Army partnered with LivingWorks in 2009 to integrate ASIST training in the Army’s suicide prevention campaign.
“[ASIST] is more than just a series of dry presentations that explain why people shouldn’t kill themselves,” said Army Spc. Grace Lee, an ASIST student serving as a transportation management coordinator for the 520th Movement Control Team in Orlando. “It breaks the ‘death by PowerPoint’ mold by creating a caring and comfortable environment that encourages students to share their ideas and personal experiences … The ASIST instructors encourage us to address one another on a first name basis, [and] I feel this practice helps students speak freely among themselves by reducing the tensions associated with rank and status.”
“The foundational framework of ASIST assumes that anyone can save a life,” added Felder, a native of Birmingham, Ala. “The program’s proactive approach gives students the confidence to take action with the understanding that they should strive for proficiency rather than perfection. ASIST emphasizes this distinction to remind students that their training is equivalent to applying first aid to a wounded comrade, and that they should reach out to their chaplain, behavioral health specialist, chain-of-command or other experts with the same skill set and resources to provide long-term care.
The workshop’s interactive audio-visual presentations, small group discussions and roleplaying scenarios culminate into a versatile program that provides practical training for Army Reserve Soldiers beyond their military obligations.
“This is the second time I’ve taken this course,” said Lee, a Honolulu, Hawaii, native currently working as a nurse for a Florida Hospital women’s care clinic. “Shortly after I received my ASIST training certification, I applied my newfound skills and knowledge to help my patients … Taking this course again reinforces what I learned, especially on how to identify the subtle signs of suicide and what questions to ask when you suspect someone is thinking about taking his or her own life.”
Suicides in the Army ranks rose sharply from 45 in 2001 to 165 in 2012. Three years later, this all-time high dropped by nearly 20 percent. Felder partially attributes this decrease to the surge of Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians who have participated in an ASIST workshop. He punctuates this correlation with recent suicide statistics within his command.
“The 143rd ESC sadly lost eight Soldiers to suicide last year,” said Felder. “Since Jan.1, 2016, only one Soldier in this command has committed suicide. Although one life lost to suicide is too many, the fact that the command reported nine suicidal threats that were averted through intervention tells me that the Soldiers, civilians and family members of this command are communicating with one another and using the plethora of suicide prevention resources available to them to include the training many have received through the ASIST program.”
Although an analysis of the specific contributions of ASIST to the Army’s declining suicide rate may prove difficult to measure, its personable approach and collaborative environment have given thousands of Soldiers the confidence to uphold the Army values founded on the basic yet essential moral principle that all life is precious.
“I lost my brother and nearly lost my husband to suicide,” said Lee. “If I had ASIST training during those dark days, I may have spared my family and me from immense pain and hardship. People tend to forget that suicide takes a heavy toll on the living as well … I highly encourage my fellow Soldiers to enroll in ASIST training immediately and actively participate in all the activities with an open mind.”
Story and photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143rd ESC
Proactive equipment inspections include using “thermovision” cameras to capture infrared images of electrical equipment that can detect potential problems within substations and on power lines that cannot be observed during regular visual inspections. The infrared technology shows heat on a color scale, with brighter colors or “hot spots” indicating areas that could need repairs.
Officers tackling serious and organised crime in North Manchester have launched a dedicated multi-agency disruption hub in the district to crackdown on criminal activity in the area.
The hub was launched last month, in partnership with Manchester City Council, as part of ongoing Operation Haemus – formed in November 2019 following an increase in firearm discharges stemming from two main local criminal groups in CheethamHill.
As part of the Haemus hub, a team totalling 17 officers has been formed, consisting of experienced detectives, dedicated safeguarding officers, intelligence officers, and a team of proactive officers who are dedicated to the area in both plain and uniformed patrols.
The team will engage in a range of proactive activities to continue to reduce the prevalence of organised crime in the north of Manchester.
Today (Wednesday 16 December) a team of officers from the Op Haemus team were joined by GMPs Tactical Aid Unit & Tactical Dog Unit in performing an intelligence-led weapon sweep of the area of Mandley Park - on the Salford border.
Any discarded or hidden weapons, firearms or ammunition found in the area during the sweep will be recovered and examined potentially as evidence as part of the 12 ongoing investigations within Op Haemus.
In the first six weeks since the inception of the disruption hub, Op Haemus officers have made a total of 25 arrests, conducted 122 stop searches and have searched 15 houses.
During the same short period, the hub has already seized two viable firearms, large quantities of class A and class B drugs, and seized 13 vehicles.
In conjunction with Manchester City Council, the hub works closely with housing providers, social services, adult services and a number of other agencies in a multi-agency approach to tackle organised crime in North Manchester.
This includes working closely with partners in local authority to provide a range of safeguarding measures and care packages to protect and support vulnerable adults and children at risk of being targeted, coerced and victimised by criminal activity.
Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMP’s North Manchester division, said: “The launch of the disruption hub as part of Operation Haemus is a very welcome introduction for the people of North Manchester, as it’s the latest in a series of proactive measures we’ve employed in recent months to tackle the blight of serious and organised crime in our community.
“It is important that we maximise the resources we have available to us, and we have ensured that we have a dedicated and skilful team working around the clock to disrupt the activity of criminal groups, while protecting the public that we serve.
“We have always been honest and open about the challenges that have presented themselves due to the complexities and developments during this operation, but we are confident that we are making a tangible difference on our streets which can be seen by the recent decrease in firearms activity.
“While disputes between local crime groups generally pose little wider risk to the general public, it is understandable that such incidents cause unease and distress in our communities and we hope that the innocent, honest, and decent people we serve feel reassured by this targeted and increased action we are taking in the district.
“As ever, we continue to urge members of the public to contact police with any information or concerns, knowing that it will be treated with the strictest confidence – we have high-visibility patrols that can be approached, or a dedicated phone number that can be contacted – and Crimestoppers is always available for those who wish to pass on information anonymously.”
Any information relating to Operation Haemus should be passed to police on 0161 8563548 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Officers tackling serious and organised crime in North Manchester have launched a dedicated multi-agency disruption hub in the district to crackdown on criminal activity in the area.
The hub was launched last month, in partnership with Manchester City Council, as part of ongoing Operation Haemus – formed in November 2019 following an increase in firearm discharges stemming from two main local criminal groups in CheethamHill.
As part of the Haemus hub, a team totalling 17 officers has been formed, consisting of experienced detectives, dedicated safeguarding officers, intelligence officers, and a team of proactive officers who are dedicated to the area in both plain and uniformed patrols.
The team will engage in a range of proactive activities to continue to reduce the prevalence of organised crime in the north of Manchester.
Today (Wednesday 16 December) a team of officers from the Op Haemus team were joined by GMPs Tactical Aid Unit & Tactical Dog Unit in performing an intelligence-led weapon sweep of the area of Mandley Park - on the Salford border.
Any discarded or hidden weapons, firearms or ammunition found in the area during the sweep will be recovered and examined potentially as evidence as part of the 12 ongoing investigations within Op Haemus.
In the first six weeks since the inception of the disruption hub, Op Haemus officers have made a total of 25 arrests, conducted 122 stop searches and have searched 15 houses.
During the same short period, the hub has already seized two viable firearms, large quantities of class A and class B drugs, and seized 13 vehicles.
In conjunction with Manchester City Council, the hub works closely with housing providers, social services, adult services and a number of other agencies in a multi-agency approach to tackle organised crime in North Manchester.
This includes working closely with partners in local authority to provide a range of safeguarding measures and care packages to protect and support vulnerable adults and children at risk of being targeted, coerced and victimised by criminal activity.
Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMP’s North Manchester division, said: “The launch of the disruption hub as part of Operation Haemus is a very welcome introduction for the people of North Manchester, as it’s the latest in a series of proactive measures we’ve employed in recent months to tackle the blight of serious and organised crime in our community.
“It is important that we maximise the resources we have available to us, and we have ensured that we have a dedicated and skilful team working around the clock to disrupt the activity of criminal groups, while protecting the public that we serve.
“We have always been honest and open about the challenges that have presented themselves due to the complexities and developments during this operation, but we are confident that we are making a tangible difference on our streets which can be seen by the recent decrease in firearms activity.
“While disputes between local crime groups generally pose little wider risk to the general public, it is understandable that such incidents cause unease and distress in our communities and we hope that the innocent, honest, and decent people we serve feel reassured by this targeted and increased action we are taking in the district.
“As ever, we continue to urge members of the public to contact police with any information or concerns, knowing that it will be treated with the strictest confidence – we have high-visibility patrols that can be approached, or a dedicated phone number that can be contacted – and Crimestoppers is always available for those who wish to pass on information anonymously.”
Any information relating to Operation Haemus should be passed to police on 0161 8563548 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Improving Business Performance with Ease, Part 1 by xtremelean.us
* Welcome to Part I of a six-part video series where I will show you how you can transform your business by implementing a customized business performance measurement system that will improve your business performance to World Class levels never before dreamed of.
* Every business is comprised of many different processes, and as an example, here are the functions that make up the value stream for one particular company, and each function has multiple processes.
* There is one guarantee I can make to you. Every process or aspect of your business within your company is either improving...
* Or it is getting worse
* But it is definitely NOT staying the same.
* So how well are you tracking every aspect of your business?
* To be highly successful in business, you must have your fingers on the pulse of all of aspects of your business continually. Most companies struggle because they have no easy way to do this.
* The business decisions you make should be based on data and not on gut feelings.
* When we have access to good data, good decisions can be made. And when good data is arranged in a graphical format that is easy to understand and analyze, we can make good decisions quickly.
* Good and fast decision making means rapid improvement for all aspects of your business.
* It also means your business will be completely proactive, or acting in advance to deal with expected difficulties. You will no longer be in a reactive mode where you wait for problems to occur before taking action.
* Being reactive is also known as firefighting and most companies even have people that are experts at fixing problems after they have occurred. When you become proactive, you can prevent all of the costly firefighting.
* Being proactive also eliminates the finger pointing, frustration and chaos at all levels of the organization.
* Rapid improvement is also synonymous with making money. Is your company a money making machine where profitability is always high? Or does your company struggle with cash even when business is really strong?
* Did I mention this performance measurement system is totally automated? All you need is Microsoft Office Excel 2007.
* The bottom line is you can take the data on your company's server, and upload it into automated charts that will never need to be maintained again. The data will refresh and update the chart automatically.
* If you think this looks too complicated for you, don't worry. I will make your learning experience easy.
* The burning question is, are you ready for your business to improve to world class levels? If so, welcome to the rest of this presentation.
* The foundation of this performance measurement system will be the five phases of Six Sigma:
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control.
The five phases of Six Sigma are also referred to as the DMAIC process. The DMAIC process lends itself perfectly to establishing and maintaining a business performance measurement system that can be used to improve all aspects of your business concurrently, continuously, and with relative ease.
* Now in the remainder of this presentation "Define", we will discuss setting business goals that are key and that reflect the values of the shareholders and top management, and setting up a performance measurement system structure to support and achieve those goals.
* The process starts by determining what your business values are, and turning them into SMART and sustainable goals.
* I will then explain the support structure that directs the energy from all of your employees like a laser towards the achievement of your business goals.
* Having appropriate goals for any business is key if you want to be successful in this global marketplace. Determining goals is also the keystone of the structure for supporting and achieving your companies goals.
* Goal setting is not easy and it requires more than a crystal ball if you want to be successful. Let's say you would like to set as your goal to grow the business by 30% next year.
* If you look at last years performance trend and it showed your business was actually declining, setting a goal of 30% growth may not be attainable.
* But if lasts years performance trend showed you grew the business by 30% the year before, it may very well be possible to continue that growth pattern. The bottom line is, goal setting should be based on good information or data to establish an effective and attainable goal.
* Goals must be SMART and that means:
Specific - goals must be specific rather than vague. For example, I want to improve our on time delivery performance to 99%.
Measurable - In this instance it means you need to be able to measure what your on time delivery performance is. If you can not measure it you can not manage it.
Attainable - This is tricky. If you set a goal that is absolutely unattainable, employees will become discourage because they will feel they have failed. On the other hand, if you set a goal that is too easy to reach, once the goal is reached, people stop trying to improve.
Realistic basically means the goal is manageable and will support the high level goals of the company.
Time bound - which means giving your goal a target completion date such as by the end of the fiscal year.
* Stretch goals are objectives that seem impossible under the present circumstances, but setting stretch goals can cause people to think outside the box and develop ideas to improve performance dramatically.
* Business goals are at a very high level and should be based on what the company values and what is most important to them.
* Every company will have a different set of values and goals, but I will give you examples of some worthy goals that a company might strive for:
Customer satisfaction
Quality
On-Time delivery
Shareholder satisfaction
Employee satisfaction
Market Share
Growth Rate
And Profitability
* You may choose any set of goals that align your company with its values.
* Let's pretend for a moment that these are your companies values. I will now show you how to turn these values into the businesses high level goals.
* Let's take one of our high level values "Customer Satisfaction" and turn it into a SMART goal.
* First our goal must be specific. Customer Satisfaction is probably one of the hardest values to measure. In this case, I would recommend sending surveys to your customers regularly, or better yet using a survey service like "Survey Monkey" to perform automated surveys regularly. Getting actual responses from your customer would be the best way to judge their level of satisfaction. So let's set a specific goal of wanting the customer surveys to come back at 90% satisfied at least to start with.
* Design the survey to the customer so their responses are measureable such as "on a scale from 1 -10 how would you rate our customer service" and so on. Also decide how often you will send the surveys out.
* Be careful when setting the goal at 90%. You want to have to stretch, but you also want the goal to be attainable.
* Ensure the goal is realistic and manageable. Does your company have the resources to create an on-line survey to send to your customers? Do you have the resources to analyze the feedback and make the necessary improvements?
* Making the goal time bound means giving yourself some time to reach the goal of 90%. For example you may say you want to reach your goal of 90% by the end of the year.
* Now let me introduce you to the support structure that directs the energy from all of your employees like a laser towards achieving your SMART business goals.
* Now that SMART goals have been established based on the true values of the company. They must be supported by all applicable aspects of the business if they are to be attained. The operational metrics are the first line of support for the goals and values of the company. What can the entire company do to help ensure the customer surveys are returned at a 90% level or higher?
* Customers are looking for just three things. They want products with high quality, with world class service at an affordable price.
* In this case, Operations can track several areas that will support the companies high level goal of customer satisfaction. They can track the outgoing quality levels to the customer and the on-time delivery performance to the customer. Product costs can be reduced many ways, but increasing productivity and reducing inventory levels just a couple of examples of reducing product costs which in turn can reduce the cost to the customer. Customer service can play an important role in treating the customer like a King and there are many ways to accomplish this. So as you can see, this one high level goal of customer satisfaction is now being supported by five clear and measureable goals by the folks responsible for operations.
* For every high level goal, there is a flow down to operations of several measurements that will support and help achieve the high level goal.
* Operational metrics or measurements seldom mean anything to operators that are actually responsible for manufacturing the products. Each cell or department must know exactly how they are performing to help support and achieve the operational metrics. Hence the need for Cell or Department measurements.
* Let's again just take one example from the Operations Metrics "Productivity" and see how each Cell or Department can support it and track their productivity separately. The Cell or Department Leaders would be responsible for tracking. And remember, each must have a SMART goal. You now have five cells that know what their productivity level is relative to their goal, and whether they are successful or if there is improvement needed. No questions. Each cell also knows how they are affecting the Operations metrics in regards to productivity and the effect it has on customer satisfaction. Operations also knows exactly how each department is doing and how it is affecting their operational goal.
* The cell or department leader must also have the ability to know the productivity of each member in their area. You can now see how each and every high level company goal can be supported and achieved by every person within your business.
* This is the performance measurement system structure that will support and help you achieve your goals and objectives and make your business a thriving success.
* Next up in our video series is the Measure section, or Part II, where we will discuss:
The sheer power of measurements by themselves
Setting up charts to make them easy to analyze while also getting the most information possible
And what can happen when charts are made visible and employees are taught how to read them.
* I hope you have enjoyed this presentation. Once again, this was Part I of Six, so stay tuned for the rest of the series.
In the meantime, if there is anything I can do to help you improve your business, visit my website at www.xtremelean.us
Officers tackling serious and organised crime in North Manchester have launched a dedicated multi-agency disruption hub in the district to crackdown on criminal activity in the area.
The hub was launched last month, in partnership with Manchester City Council, as part of ongoing Operation Haemus – formed in November 2019 following an increase in firearm discharges stemming from two main local criminal groups in CheethamHill.
As part of the Haemus hub, a team totalling 17 officers has been formed, consisting of experienced detectives, dedicated safeguarding officers, intelligence officers, and a team of proactive officers who are dedicated to the area in both plain and uniformed patrols.
The team will engage in a range of proactive activities to continue to reduce the prevalence of organised crime in the north of Manchester.
Today (Wednesday 16 December) a team of officers from the Op Haemus team were joined by GMPs Tactical Aid Unit & Tactical Dog Unit in performing an intelligence-led weapon sweep of the area of Mandley Park - on the Salford border.
Any discarded or hidden weapons, firearms or ammunition found in the area during the sweep will be recovered and examined potentially as evidence as part of the 12 ongoing investigations within Op Haemus.
In the first six weeks since the inception of the disruption hub, Op Haemus officers have made a total of 25 arrests, conducted 122 stop searches and have searched 15 houses.
During the same short period, the hub has already seized two viable firearms, large quantities of class A and class B drugs, and seized 13 vehicles.
In conjunction with Manchester City Council, the hub works closely with housing providers, social services, adult services and a number of other agencies in a multi-agency approach to tackle organised crime in North Manchester.
This includes working closely with partners in local authority to provide a range of safeguarding measures and care packages to protect and support vulnerable adults and children at risk of being targeted, coerced and victimised by criminal activity.
Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMP’s North Manchester division, said: “The launch of the disruption hub as part of Operation Haemus is a very welcome introduction for the people of North Manchester, as it’s the latest in a series of proactive measures we’ve employed in recent months to tackle the blight of serious and organised crime in our community.
“It is important that we maximise the resources we have available to us, and we have ensured that we have a dedicated and skilful team working around the clock to disrupt the activity of criminal groups, while protecting the public that we serve.
“We have always been honest and open about the challenges that have presented themselves due to the complexities and developments during this operation, but we are confident that we are making a tangible difference on our streets which can be seen by the recent decrease in firearms activity.
“While disputes between local crime groups generally pose little wider risk to the general public, it is understandable that such incidents cause unease and distress in our communities and we hope that the innocent, honest, and decent people we serve feel reassured by this targeted and increased action we are taking in the district.
“As ever, we continue to urge members of the public to contact police with any information or concerns, knowing that it will be treated with the strictest confidence – we have high-visibility patrols that can be approached, or a dedicated phone number that can be contacted – and Crimestoppers is always available for those who wish to pass on information anonymously.”
Any information relating to Operation Haemus should be passed to police on 0161 8563548 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
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**NOTE**
While I enjoy orchids, as an environmentally conscious orchid grower in Hawaiʻi, I am proactive when it comes to removing and properly destroying any and all seed pods from the plants so as not to encourage their spreading into our fragile native Hawaiian forests.
Will A. Gunn was sworn in as the General Counsel for the Department of Veterans Affairs on May 26, 2009. As the Department’s top lawyer, Mr. Gunn oversees approximately 450 attorneys within the Office of the General Counsel, which provides proactive legal advice and representation to the Department concerning all aspects of its program and management responsibilities. The General Counsel supervises over 700 employees in Washington, D.C., and in field locations across the United States.
Mr. Gunn is a retired Air Force colonel, having served as a military lawyer in the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps. In 1990, he was selected as a White House Fellow and served in the Executive Office of the President in the Office of Cabinet Affairs. In 2003, Mr. Gunn was named the first-ever Chief Defense Counsel in the Department of Defense Office of Military Commissions. Mr. Gunn built a defense team and supervised all defense activities for detainees selected for trial before military commissions—the first proceedings of their kind to be conducted by the United States in over 60 years. Mr. Gunn won acclaim for his principled leadership and commitment to ensuring that detainees received effective representation. In doing so, he set the tone so that the military lawyers under his leadership were able to vigorously defend their clients. These efforts radically changed public perceptions about military lawyers and raised international attention on the Guantanamo prison camp.
In 2005, Mr. Gunn retired from the military and was named President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington where he led one of the largest affiliates of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. In 2008, he founded the Gunn Law Firm to provide representation to military members and veterans in a range of administrative matters.
A native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mr. Gunn graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with military honors in 1980. He is a 1986 cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School and while at Harvard, he was elected President of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, the nation’s oldest student run legal services organization. Mr. Gunn also has a Masters of Laws degree in Environmental Law from the George Washington University School of Law and a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
Mr. Gunn has served as chairman of the American Bar Association’s Commission on Youth at Risk and has served on the boards of Christian Service Charities and the Air Force Academy Way of Life Alumni Group. He has held leadership positions in a host of other bar association and community organizations and has also received numerous awards and honors including the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau’s Outstanding Alumni Award, a Human Rights Award from the Southern Center for Human Rights, and the American Bar Association’s Outstanding Career Military Lawyer Award. In 2002, he was elected to the National Bar Association’s Military Law Section Hall of Fame.
Mr. Gunn is also a licensed minister. He and his wife, Dawn, live in Northern Virginia.
Officers tackling serious and organised crime in North Manchester have launched a dedicated multi-agency disruption hub in the district to crackdown on criminal activity in the area.
The hub was launched last month, in partnership with Manchester City Council, as part of ongoing Operation Haemus – formed in November 2019 following an increase in firearm discharges stemming from two main local criminal groups in CheethamHill.
As part of the Haemus hub, a team totalling 17 officers has been formed, consisting of experienced detectives, dedicated safeguarding officers, intelligence officers, and a team of proactive officers who are dedicated to the area in both plain and uniformed patrols.
The team will engage in a range of proactive activities to continue to reduce the prevalence of organised crime in the north of Manchester.
Today (Wednesday 16 December) a team of officers from the Op Haemus team were joined by GMPs Tactical Aid Unit & Tactical Dog Unit in performing an intelligence-led weapon sweep of the area of Mandley Park - on the Salford border.
Any discarded or hidden weapons, firearms or ammunition found in the area during the sweep will be recovered and examined potentially as evidence as part of the 12 ongoing investigations within Op Haemus.
In the first six weeks since the inception of the disruption hub, Op Haemus officers have made a total of 25 arrests, conducted 122 stop searches and have searched 15 houses.
During the same short period, the hub has already seized two viable firearms, large quantities of class A and class B drugs, and seized 13 vehicles.
In conjunction with Manchester City Council, the hub works closely with housing providers, social services, adult services and a number of other agencies in a multi-agency approach to tackle organised crime in North Manchester.
This includes working closely with partners in local authority to provide a range of safeguarding measures and care packages to protect and support vulnerable adults and children at risk of being targeted, coerced and victimised by criminal activity.
Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMP’s North Manchester division, said: “The launch of the disruption hub as part of Operation Haemus is a very welcome introduction for the people of North Manchester, as it’s the latest in a series of proactive measures we’ve employed in recent months to tackle the blight of serious and organised crime in our community.
“It is important that we maximise the resources we have available to us, and we have ensured that we have a dedicated and skilful team working around the clock to disrupt the activity of criminal groups, while protecting the public that we serve.
“We have always been honest and open about the challenges that have presented themselves due to the complexities and developments during this operation, but we are confident that we are making a tangible difference on our streets which can be seen by the recent decrease in firearms activity.
“While disputes between local crime groups generally pose little wider risk to the general public, it is understandable that such incidents cause unease and distress in our communities and we hope that the innocent, honest, and decent people we serve feel reassured by this targeted and increased action we are taking in the district.
“As ever, we continue to urge members of the public to contact police with any information or concerns, knowing that it will be treated with the strictest confidence – we have high-visibility patrols that can be approached, or a dedicated phone number that can be contacted – and Crimestoppers is always available for those who wish to pass on information anonymously.”
Any information relating to Operation Haemus should be passed to police on 0161 8563548 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Officers tackling serious and organised crime in North Manchester have launched a dedicated multi-agency disruption hub in the district to crackdown on criminal activity in the area.
The hub was launched last month, in partnership with Manchester City Council, as part of ongoing Operation Haemus – formed in November 2019 following an increase in firearm discharges stemming from two main local criminal groups in CheethamHill.
As part of the Haemus hub, a team totalling 17 officers has been formed, consisting of experienced detectives, dedicated safeguarding officers, intelligence officers, and a team of proactive officers who are dedicated to the area in both plain and uniformed patrols.
The team will engage in a range of proactive activities to continue to reduce the prevalence of organised crime in the north of Manchester.
Today (Wednesday 16 December) a team of officers from the Op Haemus team were joined by GMPs Tactical Aid Unit & Tactical Dog Unit in performing an intelligence-led weapon sweep of the area of Mandley Park - on the Salford border.
Any discarded or hidden weapons, firearms or ammunition found in the area during the sweep will be recovered and examined potentially as evidence as part of the 12 ongoing investigations within Op Haemus.
In the first six weeks since the inception of the disruption hub, Op Haemus officers have made a total of 25 arrests, conducted 122 stop searches and have searched 15 houses.
During the same short period, the hub has already seized two viable firearms, large quantities of class A and class B drugs, and seized 13 vehicles.
In conjunction with Manchester City Council, the hub works closely with housing providers, social services, adult services and a number of other agencies in a multi-agency approach to tackle organised crime in North Manchester.
This includes working closely with partners in local authority to provide a range of safeguarding measures and care packages to protect and support vulnerable adults and children at risk of being targeted, coerced and victimised by criminal activity.
Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMP’s North Manchester division, said: “The launch of the disruption hub as part of Operation Haemus is a very welcome introduction for the people of North Manchester, as it’s the latest in a series of proactive measures we’ve employed in recent months to tackle the blight of serious and organised crime in our community.
“It is important that we maximise the resources we have available to us, and we have ensured that we have a dedicated and skilful team working around the clock to disrupt the activity of criminal groups, while protecting the public that we serve.
“We have always been honest and open about the challenges that have presented themselves due to the complexities and developments during this operation, but we are confident that we are making a tangible difference on our streets which can be seen by the recent decrease in firearms activity.
“While disputes between local crime groups generally pose little wider risk to the general public, it is understandable that such incidents cause unease and distress in our communities and we hope that the innocent, honest, and decent people we serve feel reassured by this targeted and increased action we are taking in the district.
“As ever, we continue to urge members of the public to contact police with any information or concerns, knowing that it will be treated with the strictest confidence – we have high-visibility patrols that can be approached, or a dedicated phone number that can be contacted – and Crimestoppers is always available for those who wish to pass on information anonymously.”
Any information relating to Operation Haemus should be passed to police on 0161 8563548 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Taking proactive steps to power the future, FirstEnergy is a member of the Electric Highway Coalition, a group of electric companies in 29 states dedicated to enabling long-distance electric vehicle flexibility through a series of fast chargers connecting major highways. Our EV Driven program in Maryland, EV charger incentive program in New Jersey and proposed pilot programs in Ohio support this effort.
Paph. delenatii x P. Supersuk (William Mathews x sukhakulii)
Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Registered by David W. Eickhoff and named for my wife Cindy.
**NOTE**
While I enjoy orchids, as an environmentally conscious orchid grower in Hawaiʻi, I am proactive when it comes to removing and properly destroying any and all seed pods from the plants so as not to encourage their spreading into our fragile native Hawaiian forests.
It's Zack again! I'm trying to convince him to go audition for Adidas or something, with his soccer built I'm sure they'll take him in as a mode...
China, after years of denials has recognized the health issue and is much more proactive treating it today.
Initially, the Chinese government focused its preventive strategies on stopping HIV from entering the country.
Much of the current spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in China has been through intravenous drug use and prostitution
China has made substantial progress in tackling its HIV epidemic. China’s HIV history has been anything but steady, with national negligence a critical factor in the spread of HIV in the early 1990s.
However, significant progress in the last decade and increased national response have stemmed the epidemic across the country as well as increasing the quality of life for people living with HIV.
Blood sharing through drug taking equipment has increased the spread of HIV in China. In total, 6% of people who inject drugs (sometimes referred to as PWID) were living with HIV in 2014, compared to 6.33% in 2013.
One of the growing key affected populations in China is young people. China's National Centre for STD/AIDS Prevention and Control reports 14.7% of new infections in 2015 were among people aged 15 to 24. Despite these figures still being relatively low, there is increasing concern about the impact of the HIV epidemic on younger generations. Indeed, the year-on-year growth rate of new HIV infections among young people is around 35%.
Homosexual sex was decriminalised in China in 1997 and removed from the official list of mental disorders in 2001. However, economic and cultural factors means men who have sex with men often face stigma and discrimination and hide their sexual identity. This hostile environment is preventing a greater understanding of the epidemic in China among men who have sex with men.
Officers tackling serious and organised crime in North Manchester have launched a dedicated multi-agency disruption hub in the district to crackdown on criminal activity in the area.
The hub was launched last month, in partnership with Manchester City Council, as part of ongoing Operation Haemus – formed in November 2019 following an increase in firearm discharges stemming from two main local criminal groups in CheethamHill.
As part of the Haemus hub, a team totalling 17 officers has been formed, consisting of experienced detectives, dedicated safeguarding officers, intelligence officers, and a team of proactive officers who are dedicated to the area in both plain and uniformed patrols.
The team will engage in a range of proactive activities to continue to reduce the prevalence of organised crime in the north of Manchester.
Today (Wednesday 16 December) a team of officers from the Op Haemus team were joined by GMPs Tactical Aid Unit & Tactical Dog Unit in performing an intelligence-led weapon sweep of the area of Mandley Park - on the Salford border.
Any discarded or hidden weapons, firearms or ammunition found in the area during the sweep will be recovered and examined potentially as evidence as part of the 12 ongoing investigations within Op Haemus.
In the first six weeks since the inception of the disruption hub, Op Haemus officers have made a total of 25 arrests, conducted 122 stop searches and have searched 15 houses.
During the same short period, the hub has already seized two viable firearms, large quantities of class A and class B drugs, and seized 13 vehicles.
In conjunction with Manchester City Council, the hub works closely with housing providers, social services, adult services and a number of other agencies in a multi-agency approach to tackle organised crime in North Manchester.
This includes working closely with partners in local authority to provide a range of safeguarding measures and care packages to protect and support vulnerable adults and children at risk of being targeted, coerced and victimised by criminal activity.
Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMP’s North Manchester division, said: “The launch of the disruption hub as part of Operation Haemus is a very welcome introduction for the people of North Manchester, as it’s the latest in a series of proactive measures we’ve employed in recent months to tackle the blight of serious and organised crime in our community.
“It is important that we maximise the resources we have available to us, and we have ensured that we have a dedicated and skilful team working around the clock to disrupt the activity of criminal groups, while protecting the public that we serve.
“We have always been honest and open about the challenges that have presented themselves due to the complexities and developments during this operation, but we are confident that we are making a tangible difference on our streets which can be seen by the recent decrease in firearms activity.
“While disputes between local crime groups generally pose little wider risk to the general public, it is understandable that such incidents cause unease and distress in our communities and we hope that the innocent, honest, and decent people we serve feel reassured by this targeted and increased action we are taking in the district.
“As ever, we continue to urge members of the public to contact police with any information or concerns, knowing that it will be treated with the strictest confidence – we have high-visibility patrols that can be approached, or a dedicated phone number that can be contacted – and Crimestoppers is always available for those who wish to pass on information anonymously.”
Any information relating to Operation Haemus should be passed to police on 0161 8563548 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying; they can carry and spread disease. It’s best to take proactive steps to keep you, and your family and friends, safe. The most critical move you can make is to eliminate standing water in your yard and around your home. Stagnant puddles and pools left behind are the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. Find out more steps can you take to control mosquitoes from invading your space. goo.gl/S876jm
ok, i've seen ipod vending machines but proactive?! that's different.
saw this at the mall today right before a lady on a cellphone snapped at me "you can't take pictures in the mall". so i just said oops, sorry & walked away.
i've never heard that before-you can take photos in an airport but not a rinky dink mall?! she didn't even look like she worked there, just a shopper so has anyone else ever heard that before?
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