“Your Constitution Is Under Attack Now! We find our beloved Constitution under attack by the very elected officials that took an oath to obey and protect this magnificent document.”
- The Evil Government.com
Liberty is inseparable from good character. John Adams said: “We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. . . . Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. It is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand. The only foundation of a free constitution is pure virtue.”
Hawaii is the only island state in the United State. With its sun-drenched topical climate, long stretches of white sand, crystal blue waters, swaying palms, it a a dream location for tourists and agricultural produces. With a long history of immigration , Hawaii encompasses a myriad of ethnic groups, drawing with its culture from all parts of the world. Geographically Hawaii is the most isolated land masses and the longest island chain on earth. Its islands ere all formed by volcanic eruptions deep beneath the sea. The islands are the summits of submerged volcanoes. Its isolation also give the evolutionary biologists very special location to study the pocket of new species on the islands isolated from their relatives on the mainland.
The lecture "Hawaii" is an inalienable part of the Power Point presentation Countrystudy of the USA Hawaii. The materialof the lecture coincides with the presentation and gives explanation to the pictures shown.
National Wildlife Refuge System Coloring Bookusfws
The National Wildlife Refuge System Coloring Book was developed to introduce primary grade students to the Refuge System, which manages the world's premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife and plants. The Refuge System has grown to more than 540 refuges with.
"An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage"
---Jack Welch, Business Executive, Author, Chemical Engineer, Former Chairman and CEO, General Electric
Good governance demands elected public official be honest and transparent. Elected public officials represent the people and to provide for the people.
We have been patient and tolerant. We have been tested.
We are Idle No More!
“A particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player's personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game for the team."
- Pat Riley
"Efficiency is doing better what is already being done. Effectiveness is deciding what to do better."
- Peter Drucker
“Never make excuses. Your friends don't need them and your foes won't believe them.”
- John Wooden
"You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take."
- Wayne Gretzky, NHL Hall of Fame, “The Great One”
“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
RONALD REAGAN ON BIG GOVERNMENT
“Government is not the solution to our problems, government is the problem.”
“Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if stops moving, subsidize it.”
“The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”
- From the Reagan Ranch Center, Santa Barbara, California, USA
“Accept - then act.
Whatever the present moment contains,
Accept it as if you had chosen it.
Always work with it, not against it.
Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy.
This will miraculously transform your whole life.”
--- Eckhart Tolle
“Your Constitution Is Under Attack Now! We find our beloved Constitution under attack by the very elected officials that took an oath to obey and protect this magnificent document.”
- The Evil Government.com
Liberty is inseparable from good character. John Adams said: “We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. . . . Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. It is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand. The only foundation of a free constitution is pure virtue.”
Hawaii is the only island state in the United State. With its sun-drenched topical climate, long stretches of white sand, crystal blue waters, swaying palms, it a a dream location for tourists and agricultural produces. With a long history of immigration , Hawaii encompasses a myriad of ethnic groups, drawing with its culture from all parts of the world. Geographically Hawaii is the most isolated land masses and the longest island chain on earth. Its islands ere all formed by volcanic eruptions deep beneath the sea. The islands are the summits of submerged volcanoes. Its isolation also give the evolutionary biologists very special location to study the pocket of new species on the islands isolated from their relatives on the mainland.
The lecture "Hawaii" is an inalienable part of the Power Point presentation Countrystudy of the USA Hawaii. The materialof the lecture coincides with the presentation and gives explanation to the pictures shown.
National Wildlife Refuge System Coloring Bookusfws
The National Wildlife Refuge System Coloring Book was developed to introduce primary grade students to the Refuge System, which manages the world's premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife and plants. The Refuge System has grown to more than 540 refuges with.
"An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage"
---Jack Welch, Business Executive, Author, Chemical Engineer, Former Chairman and CEO, General Electric
Good governance demands elected public official be honest and transparent. Elected public officials represent the people and to provide for the people.
We have been patient and tolerant. We have been tested.
We are Idle No More!
“A particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player's personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game for the team."
- Pat Riley
"Efficiency is doing better what is already being done. Effectiveness is deciding what to do better."
- Peter Drucker
“Never make excuses. Your friends don't need them and your foes won't believe them.”
- John Wooden
"You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take."
- Wayne Gretzky, NHL Hall of Fame, “The Great One”
“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
RONALD REAGAN ON BIG GOVERNMENT
“Government is not the solution to our problems, government is the problem.”
“Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if stops moving, subsidize it.”
“The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”
- From the Reagan Ranch Center, Santa Barbara, California, USA
“Accept - then act.
Whatever the present moment contains,
Accept it as if you had chosen it.
Always work with it, not against it.
Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy.
This will miraculously transform your whole life.”
--- Eckhart Tolle
“The tradition among all armed services, are much older than any government, more conservative than any department of government, and more sure to build on a foundation that they are certain of, rather than to take any chance of making a mistake.”
--- General William "Billy" Mitchell - United States Army
“True self-determination does not come with a state-initiated, state-controlled process like this.”
--- Andre Perez, Hawaiian cultural practitioner and community activist, Movement for Aloha No ka Aina (MANA)
Haleakalā Medley and Haleakalā
-- Kendra Fisher, Waimalalo, Oahu
-- Kalani Kekona, Wailuku, Maui
One summer morning, I took an early ride
To watch the sunrise in the beautiful sky
As it was rising, I could see all of my dreams
On top of that mountain called Haleakalā
Haleakalā, a beautiful mountain
Stands all alone so peacefully
Haleakalā, a beautiful mountain
Stands all alone so peacefully
The sun was shining upon your face
And the wind was blowing through your hair
And your smile brought back memories of love
You were once mine, we were once one but you left me
Please help me, I trust in you lord
He leo no ke kai, ē
We've all got to come together, and we've got to protect what's left of our ancient forests on this planet. ~ Stella McCartney
Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife, are in fact plans to protect man. ~ Stuart L. Udall
“Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.”
~ UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE
The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard but must be felt with the heart.
- Helen Keller
Love in its essence is spiritual fire.
- Seneca
Where there is love there is life.
- Mahatma Gandhi
Excuses kill solutions and dilute passion. Kill excuses before it kills you. Focus is key! Obstacles will always exist on your path, but it's important to remember that it is not these challenges that stop us from becoming the amazing people we can be, it is often our own excuses that stop us. - Vijay Eswaran
Audit success comes from service, not from status. The true standards of audit practice are found within the auditor's character: honesty, integrity, self control and high ethical values. The printed standards are merely guidelines for trying to make the art of auditing into a profession. - Michael L. Piazza
Auditors must develop a reputation that proclaims that they know what they are doing... that their reviews are factual and unbiased... that they deserve to be respected... that they are professionals with professional qualifications. A fundamental key to audit success is the reputation for objectivity. That implies independence from activities reviewed. Complete independence is an unattainable goal while practical independence is not only possible but absolutely essential. - Larry Sawyer
The bull rider in the chute apparently couldn't get his grip and kept resetting. - Sara M. Anderson
The rodeo ain't over till the bull riders ride. - Ralph Carpenter
The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. - Vince Lombardi
Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.
- Robert Frost
Sometimes the right path is not the easiest.
- Grandmother Willow
LEADership is the ability to translate vision into reality.
- Warren Bennis
Realize that if a door closed, it's because what was behind it wasn't meant for you.
- Mandy Hale
I believe each of us has a mission in life, and that one cannot truly be living their most fulfilled life until they recognize this mission and dedicate their life to pursuing it. - Blake Mycoskie
A mission statement is not something you write overnight. But fundamentally, your mission statement becomes your constitution, the solid expression of your vision and values. It becomes the criterion by which you measure everything else in your life. - Stephen Covey
There are three kinds of people: Those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who ask, 'What happened?'
- Casey Stengel
Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
- Conrad Hilton
The Law is a mighty machine. Woe to the unfortunate man who, wholly or in part innocent, becomes entangled in its mighty wheels, unless his innocence is patent or his rescue planned and executed by able counsel. The machine will grind on relentlessly and ruthlessly, and blindfolded justice does not see that the grist is sometimes stained with blood.
- Edward Johnes, Esq.
Inner harmony means knowing yourself, accepting yourself and delighting yourself. Make your body and mind the best friends to give your best, effortlessly, in any area of your life.
- Savitha Hosamane
Michael Jordan:
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.
I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results.
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.
Write your own book instead of reading someone else's book about success. Great moments are born from great opportunities. This is your time. Their time is done. It's over. This is your time. Now go out there and take it!
- Herb Brooks
No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
To do what nobody else will do, a way that nobody else can do, in spite of all we go through; that is to be a nurse.
- Rawsi Williams
Nurses dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without even a prescription. - Val Saintsbury
It's no secret that the healthcare system needs some work. In fact, it's not really a system at all. It's confusing, it's difficult to navigate, and it's too expensive. When you combine that with some of the demographic trends that you see in our country — the population is getting older, we're experiencing more chronic disease — it gets even more complicated and more expensive. And consumer expectations are changing dramatically as well. So, this creates an opportunity for an organization like ours to lead this digital transformation.
Steve Nelson, CEO
UnitedHealthcare
When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work.
I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a fireman. The position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the fireman has to do believe that his is a noble calling. Our proudest moment is to save lives. Under the impulse of such thoughts, the nobility of the occupation thrills us and stimulates us to deeds of daring, even of supreme sacrifice.
- Edward F. Croker, Chief, New York City Fire Department
(FDNY) (1899-1911)
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Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
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President Barack obama - Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge - Boundary Expansion - National Monument Proclamation
1. THE HONORABLE BARACK OBAMA
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Dear President Obama,
We respectfully request you create and establish Keālia Pond National
Wildlife Refuge as a National Monument.
Senator Daniel K. Akaka was instrumental in the creation and establishment
of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument. The
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument was established by
Presidential Proclamation 8031 on June 15, 2006 under the authority of the
Antiquities Act (16 U.S.C. 431-433). After extensive research and involvement of
Native Hawaiian community the name Papahānaumokuākea selected.
Papahānaumokuākea (pronounced Pa-pa-hah-now-mo-koo-ah-keh-ah) comes from
an ancient Hawaiian tradition concerning the genealogy and formation of the
Hawaiian Islands, and a deep honoring of the dualisms of life.
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the largest contiguous
fully protected conservation area under the U.S. flag, and one of the largest marine
conservation areas in the world. On June 30, 2010, Papahānaumokuākea Marine
National Monument was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The announced sale of land adjacent to Keālia Pond National Wildlife
Refuge by MVI LLC and the cessation of sugar cultivation by Alexander &
Baldwin, land including and encompassing the boundaries of Keālia Pond National
Wildlife Refuge, provide a rare and unique moment to expand the boundaries of
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge.
We have engaged conversation with residents, lawmakers, conservation
groups, representatives of the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
and the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. Support and enthusiasm for boundary
expansion of Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is universal. Designating
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge as a National Monument facilitates and fast
tracks the process to preserve, protect, maintain and restore an ecosystem that
provides safe harbor for many endangered species.
2. The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
July 9, 2016
Page 2 of 7
In the words of John Muir, “In every walk with nature one receives far more
than he seeks”.
The expanded Keālia Pond National Monument will be an inviolate
sanctuary, nesting and breeding ground for seabirds, shorebirds migratory birds,
communal wildlife, flora and fauna and ensure continual stream flow by the
Waikapu Stream that replenishes and restores the precious habitat.
The networking and linkage of Keālia Pond National Monument and
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument will provide an accessible venue
for residents, visitors, researchers and scholars the world over.
An educational, research and learning center at Keālia Pond National
Monument will collaborate, enhance and enrich the work begun at the
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center on the Big Island.
In 2003, the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center (MDC) was established to
interpret the natural science, culture and history of the Northwestern
Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment. Since most
people will never have the opportunity to visit these remote islands,
our facility on the bayfront in Hilo, Hawai`i serves to "bring the place
to the people" and spur greater public awareness of the region and
ocean conservation issues. [Emphasis Supplied]
http://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov/education/center.html Web accessed June 9, 2016.
All activities in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, with
limited exceptions (law enforcement, emergency response, military, and passage
without interruption), require a permit. All activities within Papahānaumokuākea
Marine National Monument are prohibited, exempted or regulated. Regulated
activities must be permitted.
3. The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
July 9, 2016
Page 3 of 7
There are six categories of permitted activities: Research, Special Ocean
Use, Recreational activities within the Midway Atoll Special Management Area,
Education, Native Hawaiian Practice, and Conservation and Management.
The preservation, protection and restoration of a legacy ecosystem will be
accomplished by your proclamation creating and establishing Keālia Pond National
Monument.
Maui is important habitat for several native forest birds, including the
following Maui endemic species: `ākohekohe, Maui `alauahio
(Paroreomyza montana newtoni), po`ouli (Melamprosops
phaeosoma), and Maui parrotbill. Maui is also home to the third
largest population of nēnē (Branta sandvicensis [Hawaiian goose]) in
the state. Other federally listed [endangered] species include the `alae
ke`oke`o (Fulica alai [Hawaiian coot]), ae`o (Himantopus mexicanus
knudseni [Hawaiian stilt]), koloa maoli (Anas wyvilliana [Hawaiian
duck]), `ua`u (Pterodroma sandwichensis [Hawaiian petrel]), `a`o
(Puffinus newelli [Newell’s shearwater]), `ōpe`ape`a, Hawaiian monk
seal (Monachus schauinslandi), hōnu `ea (Eretmochelys imbricate
[hawksbill turtle]), and hōnu (Chelonia mydas [green sea turtle]). For
invertebrates, in general, Maui is characterized by high levels of
endemism and diversity representing many orders.
[Clarification Supplied]
Source: Hawaii State Wildlife Action Plan, October 1, 2015, p. 6-60.
http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/wildlife/files/2015/09/SWAP-2015-Board_Sept2015.pdf Web accessed June 9, 2016.
4. The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
July 9, 2016
Page 4 of 7
Expanding the boundaries of Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, creating
and establishing Keālia Pond National Monument comports with the Hawaii State
Wildlife Action Plan,
Island Strategies
1. Increase active management in, and acquisition of, extremely rare
habitats on Maui;
2. Protect remaining intact native forest, wetland habitat, and coastal
areas from development through a combination of acquisition,
conservation easements, or cooperative agreements with
landowners;
3. Decrease the number of stream diversions and channelized
streams;
4. Work with Commission on Water Resource Management to ensure
net increase in the number of streams that meet biological integrity
and Instream Flow Standards.
Source: Hawaii State Wildlife Action Plan, October 1, 2015, p. 6-61.
http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/wildlife/files/2015/09/SWAP-2015-Board_Sept2015.pdf Web accessed June 9, 2016.
In remarks at the National Geographic Society on April 19, 2016 Secretary
of the Interior Sally Jewell presented a vision for actions our Nation to build upon
America’s rich conservation legacy to create and pass forward healthy, vibrant
public lands and waters to our future generations.
5. The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
July 9, 2016
Page 5 of 7
Secretary Jewell called for a “course correction” for conservation to inspire
and empower every American to connect with public lands; implement planning
for healthy, sustainable ecosystems and development; and greater investment in
national parks and public lands for the next century of conservation.
Your Presidential Proclamation designating Mojave Trails as a National
Monument contains foundational elements for Keālia Pond National Monument.
In specific,
The protection of the Mojave Trails area will preserve its cultural,
prehistoric, and historic legacy and maintain its diverse array of
natural and scientific resources, ensuring that the prehistoric, historic,
and scientific values of this area remain for the benefit of all
Americans.
WHEREAS, section 320301 of title 54, United States Code (known as
the "Antiquities Act"), authorizes the President, in his discretion, to
declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, historic and
prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest
that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled by the Federal
Government to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part
thereof parcels of land, the limits of which in all cases shall be
confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper care and
management of the objects to be protected;
6. The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
July 9, 2016
Page 6 of 7
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to preserve the objects of
scientific and historic interest on the Mojave Trails lands;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United
States of America, by the authority vested in me by section 320301 of
title 54, United States Code, hereby proclaim the objects identified
above that are situated upon lands and interests in lands owned or
controlled by the Federal Government to be the Mojave Trails
National Monument (monument).
The establishment of the monument is subject to valid existing rights.
If the Federal Government acquires any lands or interests in lands not
owned or controlled by the Federal Government within the boundaries
described on the accompanying map, such lands and interests in lands
shall be reserved as a part of the monument, and objects identified
above that are situated upon those lands and interests in lands shall be
part of the monument, upon acquisition of ownership or control by the
Federal Government.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish
the jurisdiction of the State of California, including its jurisdiction and
authority with respect to fish and wildlife management.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth
day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of
the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred
and fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
7. The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
July 9, 2016
Page 7 of 7
The establishment of the Mojave Trails Monument is subject to valid
existing rights. Provisioning for the Federal Government acquisition of lands or
interests in lands not owned or controlled by the Federal Government parallels
your directive for “greater investment in national parks and public lands for the
next century of conservation”.
We respectfully request your consideration that your Proclamation of Keālia
Pond National Monument be appropriately resourced to expand its present
boundaries and fulfill its purposes,
1. To be an inviolate sanctuary, nesting and breeding ground for sea birds,
shore birds, migratory birds, endangered wildlife, flora and fauna,
2. To be a center for education, scientific research and scholarly study,
3. To strengthen, enhance and share Hawaii’s native wildlife resources,
4. To engage and facilitate participation and development of partnerships
for continued wildlife conservation and habitat protection,
5. To continue and purpose forward the momentum fostered by the
Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Hawaii
Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to implement
improved environmental and conservation strategies.
We thank you very much.
With fondest and deepest Aloha from our hearts to yours …