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In the News (Wed 11 Nov 09)

  
  Commitment
Often we are unaware that a jumble of commitments that developed ad-hoc is at the root of these “default” roles.
Commitment is the triumph of possibility over all the reasons why “it can't be done,” of creation over mere change.
Commitment and the power of your word set new worlds into motion.
www.landmarkeducation.com /display_content.jsp?top=22&mid=175&bottom=219&subsection=512   (177 words)

  
  Commitment - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
A commitment as now understood differs from "committal," which is the decision of a court to send a person to prison, and not the document containing the directions to executive and ministerial officers of the law which are consequent on the decision.
A commitment differs also from a warrant of arrest (mandat d'amener), in that it is not made until after the person to be detained has actually appeared, or has been summoned, before the court which orders committal, to answer to some charge.
Commitments are usually made by courts of criminal jurisdiction in respect of offences against the criminal law, but are also occasionally made as a punishment for disobedience to the orders made in a civil court, e.g.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Commitment   (572 words)

  
 Commitment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Involuntary commitment, the practice of using legal means or forms to commit a person to a mental hospital, insane asylum or psychiatric ward against the will or over the protests of that person
Ontological commitment, belief in an ontology in philosophy
Commitment (Computer Science) to concept of commitment is studied in several branches of Computer Science around the notion of something pledged.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Commitment   (322 words)

  
 Commitment
This should be a commitment to be sexually and emotionally monogamous.
You've probably noticed that a Level 3 Commitment is an agreement to spend the foreseeable future together, but not the indefinite future, as in forever.
Making a Level 3 Commitment will look different from couple to couple, depending on how traditional or nontraditional your values are and on the circumstances surrounding your relationship.
users.sisna.com /overstreet/commitment.htm   (1579 words)

  
 Commitment
If you want true commitment, ask yourself if you are willing to invest the time and effort to develop understanding and agreement.
Of course we would love to have 100% commitment all the time, but that is not realistic.
Your first reaction to commitment crash or computer crash is discouragement and a strong desire to quit.
www.toughteams.com /articles/commitment.htm   (1513 words)

  
 Christian Commitment-Christianity and Commitment-what the Bible says-be commited -Christian Advice
We all struggle with commitment - but subconsciously we all know what it is. No sacrifice really means no commitment, and in a culture where there's always something brighter and newer round the corner, and where the fruits of commitment are rarely seen, most people find it less and less appealing.
I believe commitment is at the very heart of what it is to be a real man or woman.
It may be a commitment at work or a commitment to a partner.
www.christianadvice.net /commitment.htm   (382 words)

  
 Commitment
Dell is committed to global citizenship by operating in a responsible and sustainable manner around the globe.
Michael underscored Dell's commitment to the environment and a new strategy to design the most energy-efficient products in the IT industry October 23 in a keynote speech at Oracle OpenWorld.
Dell is committed to being a good neighbor and contributing positively in every community that we call home.
dell.com /content/topics/global.aspx/corp/en/commitment?c=us&...&s=corp   (266 words)

  
 The Commitment
Even though it is currently politically incorrect to draw contrasts between men and women, the truth is that we do not always think alike--especially when it comes to the subject of mutual commitment in an exclusive relationship.
You may not agree with them but I have no doubt that you will understand that they are one man's best attempt to understand this important facet of any successful relationship, as well as those who represent the general viewpoint of the opposite sex.
From a woman's point of view, when she gives herself to a man, his sharing intimacy with her indicates a commitment.
www.romanceopedia.com /E-TheCommitment.html   (1252 words)

  
 LifeWay: Biblical Solutions for Life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
Because Eric's not settled at any of the three churches and because his attendance is random, he's not committed to any area of service and has relationships with very few of the people in any of the churches he attends.
Their attendance is good, but they keep the church at arms' length — never taking the next step, never committing or plugging into the deeper life of the church community.
The danger in not committing is that our lives are not engaged in spiritual transformation.
lifeway.com /lwc/article_main_page/0,1703,A=162936&M=50019,00.html   (1215 words)

  
 PC(USA) - Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
Making the Commitment can help members of a congregation or other entity understand that peacemaking is not a peripheral issue but a central declaration of the gospel and essential to the life of the congregation or other entity.
The Commitment provides an invitation to grow in peacemaking and to pass on peacemaking ministries to future generations.
In considering whether to rewrite the Commitment, it may prove helpful to remember that peacemaking is done in a variety of arenas: self, family, congregation, community, the global neighborhood, and the environment.
www.pcusa.org /peacemaking/commitment.htm   (1337 words)

  
 Workforce Commitment
Committed employees stay with their organization and help their organization achieve critical business outcomes by satisfying customers, delivering quality products and services, maintaining efficiencies and working to meet financial goals.
Aon's national research demonstrates the impact of organizational practices in areas such as compensation and benefits, growth and work/life harmony on commitment.
We are the leaders in workforce commitment studies with our @Work series, which has been published internationally since 1997.
www.aon.com /hc_consulting/loyalty_institute/default.jsp   (350 words)

  
 Conscious Commitment as a Psychological Strategy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
By realising that there is a powerful psychological force that lies behind commitment it becomes possible to decide to use this force consciously.
By the act of commitment you arouse all your latent and unused energy and all your active energy becomes more and more aroused which will increase the power, capacity and efficiency of all your faculties.
Within months, Caesar was master of Italy, and at the battle of Pharsalia, on 9 August 48 BC, Caesar defeated Pompey’s army and became master of Rome, as well as its empire.Crossing the Rubicon has since become a symbol for a decisive act from which there is no turning back.
mastermind-strategies.com /commitment.html   (703 words)

  
 Commitment
Dell is committed to global citizenship by operating in a responsible and sustainable manner around the globe.
We have a core set of values that define the company we are, and that we aspire to become - and we call these the Soul of Dell.
Dell is committed to being a good neighbor and contributing positively in every community that we call home.
www.dell.com /content/topics/global.aspx/corp/en/commitment?c=us&l=en&s=corp   (247 words)

  
 Tunis Commitment
We reaffirm the commitments made in Geneva and build on them in Tunis by focusing on financial mechanisms for bridging the digital divide, on Internet governance and related issues, as well as on follow-up and implementation of the Geneva and Tunis decisions, as referenced in the Tunis Agenda for the Information Society.
We further commit ourselves to evaluate and follow up progress in bridging the digital divide, taking into account different levels of development, so as to reach internationally agreed development goals and objectives, including the Millennium Development Goals, and to assess the effectiveness of investment and international cooperation efforts in building the Information Society.
In the evolution of the Information Society, particular attention must be given to the special situation of indigenous peoples, as well as to the preservation of their heritage and their cultural legacy.
www.itu.int /wsis/docs2/tunis/off/7.html   (1833 words)

  
 From Commitment Phobe to "I Do"! A Commitmentphobia Support Group - Commitment Phobia and Us
Guaranteed to open your eyes on your commitment phobic lover and understand your own actions in your relationship with a CP - actions which are only enabling your partner's commitment phobia behavior!
If you are desperately in love with a man that won't make a commitment to you, these eBooks and their Support Community is a must have for you!
They are not printed books but available for you to read instantly and immediately so that you can begin understanding the mind of your commitment phobe in as little as a few minutes from now.
commitmentphobia.net   (823 words)

  
 Commitment Ceremonies
Or, a commitment ceremony can be the most alternative event imaginable: a ritual to bless your relationship, or just a big party to celebrate your love.
A commitment ceremony can be a huge bash with all your friends and relatives in attendance, an intimate exchange between you and your partner, or a family rite of passage to strengthen the bonds between parents and children in a new unmarried stepfamily.
chapter on commitment ceremonies and rituals includes ideas for planning a ceremony (how to plan it, what to call it, how to explain it, how to find an officiant, etc.) and stories and reflections from couples who had a variety of different kinds of ceremonies.
www.unmarried.org /ceremonies.html   (605 words)

  
 Husbands and Wives: The Power of Commitment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
You don't have to stand in the checkout line long to know that commitment is not a hallmark of our culture.
You've got to make a commitment in marriage — just say, 'This is it.' I think too many people go into marriage too lightly.
But when we follow through on this simple commitment, it can make a world of difference in our marriage.
www.family.org /married/comm/a0020156.cfm   (996 words)

  
 Microsoft and Section 508
Microsoft's commitment to accessible products and solutions allows us to support government in making accessible technology choices.
Today, and in the years ahead, technology has the potential not only to create thousands of new jobs, but also to break down barriers that in the past may have prevented people with disabilities from finding productive and fulfilling jobs.
Microsoft is committed to helping make this vision a reality.
www.microsoft.com /enable/microsoft/section508.aspx   (619 words)

  
 Commitment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
Please use the pdf version of this document when turning in your signed commitment.
If I accept a position in a school system or agency prior to the completion of the one-year commitment, the Department of Public Instruction may request that the hiring body reimburse the state for the cost of my training.
In the event that I must leave an Assistance Team, I will be required to complete a 30-day notice before being released.
www.ncpublicschools.org /assistanceteams/commitment   (568 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Commitment: Music: Lucky Boys Confusion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
LBC's commitment isn't groundbreaking musically, but the hooks and melodies are what make this record so good.
For example, "sunday afternoon", "Atari" and "champion" are all at the opposite ends of pop-rock music, yet they don't sound out of place on the same record, written by the same band.
Hint's of third-wave ska, reggae and punk can all be heard on "commitment", but they're all brought together by a strong pop sensible sound.
www.amazon.com /Commitment-Lucky-Boys-Confusion/dp/B0000DD52X   (1077 words)

  
 commitment - OneLook Dictionary Search
Commitment : AMEX Dictionary of Financial Risk Management [home, info]
Phrases that include commitment: commitment letter, firm commitment underwriting, capital commitment, firm commitment lending, firm commitment offering, more...
Words similar to commitment: allegiance, commitedness, committal, consignment, dedication, loyalty, more...
www.onelook.com /?w=commitment   (315 words)

  
 Commitment of an Upfront Mortgage Broker (UMB)
If a customer elects to float the rate/points, the broker will provide the customer the best wholesale price available from the lenders with which the broker is approved on the day the loan is finally locked
The broker will maintain a web site on which its commitment to its customers is prominently displayed, along with any other information the broker wishes to convey.
If the web site displays mortgage prices, the broker will indicate whether the prices are retail or wholesale.
www.mtgprofessor.com /A%20-%20Upfront%20Mortgage%20Brokers/commitment_of_a_UMB.htm   (495 words)

  
 Community Commitment
Waste Management's operations span all of North America, providing vital services to homes, schools, businesses and government facilities.
Yet we maintain a strong local commitment to every community we serve.
Not only do our employees live, work and raise their families in these communities, but we are privileged to work in a business that improves the health and safety of individuals and communities in a very direct way.
www.wm.com /WM/community/Commitment.asp   (181 words)

  
 Factors to Consider Before Joining
However, because a late decision not to donate can be life-threatening to a patient, please think seriously about your commitment before deciding to join the Registry.
To help the NMDP find matches for patients quickly, it is important that volunteers inform the NMDP if they move or are no longer available as potential donors.
If you are on the Registry and have a change in address, a significant change affecting your long-term health or a change in your personal commitment to be a potential marrow or blood cell donor, notify your
www.marrow.org /HELP/Join_the_Registry/Factors_to_Consider/index.html   (304 words)

  
 DuPont.com: Education Commitment
To sustain The miracles of science® by nurturing global collaborative research and science education.
DuPont launched its commitment to science research and science education in 1918, becoming the first corporation to award scholarships and fellowships to chemists at 48 colleges and universities in the United States.
The grants to universities that DuPont initiated 1918 extend today to more than 200 colleges and universities worldwide, expanding DuPont access to leading edge research and continuing our investment in the development of a highly skilled workforce and a scientifically literate citizenry.
www.dupont.com /corp/social/educational   (353 words)

  
 GoArmy.com > Army ROTC > About Army ROTC > Your Commitment
Whether you're in high school, college, or already enlisted in the Army, you can start your journey to becoming an Officer right now.
It's an experience that you can't get anywhere else, and your leadership skills will be challenged every day.
Enrolling in the Army ROTC Basic Course does NOT involve a commitment of service to the Army unless you have received an Army ROTC scholarship.
www.goarmy.com /rotc/your_commitment.jsp   (174 words)

  
 Microsoft's Commitment to Accessibility: Overview
Read about the current research projects that will make the computer more accessible, and easier to see, hear, and interact with.
Microsoft's commitment to accessibility and workforce diversity has been recognized many times over the years by national disability organizations and other advocates for people with disabilities.
Microsoft believes its commitment to accessible products and solutions will allow us to support government in making accessible technology choices.
www.microsoft.com /enable/microsoft/default.aspx   (206 words)

  
 Definition of commitment - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
1 a : an act of committing to a charge or trust: as (1) : a consignment to a penal or mental institution (2) : an act of referring a matter to a legislative committee b :
2 a : an agreement or pledge to do something in the future; especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date b : something pledged c : the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled commitment to a cause>
Get the Top 10 Search Results for "commitment"
www.m-w.com /dictionary/commitment   (119 words)

  
 Flickr: Photos tagged with commitment
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