Article: India Inc.'s CSR spend highest on education and skilling: Report
AUTHORManav Seth
FRIDAY16MAR 2018
India Inc.'s CSR spend highest on education and skilling: Report
A new report breaks down the Corporation Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and expenditure of India Inc. in 2017.
Indian organizations allocated a cumulative budget of over Rs. 9,000 crores towards their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in 2017-18, says a recent news report based on data from Prime Database. It added that education and vocational skill development were the most popular focus areas for Indian organizations.
Here are some of the findings of the report:
A total of 1,019 listed Indian companies have spent an amount to the tune of Rs. 9,034 crore in FY17 to fund their CSR projects and activities.
Nearly 37% of these funds were used for education and vocational skill building activities. This development area also witnessed the largest absolute increase in allocation of resources and funds.
Activities benefitting the armed veterans, war widows and their dependents saw the biggest increase in terms of percentage. The rise in the same has been attributed to the government's decision in 2016 to double the compensation for widows and families of soldiers who have lost their lives on duty.
Expenditure towards eradication of hunger and poverty and promotion of healthcare and sanitation has decreased by 18.6%, from Rs. 2,944 crore to Rs. 2,394 crore.
Other key areas which witnessed an increased expenditure and interest were community development, infrastructure, environment sustainability, social welfare, sports, and slum development.
Indian organization with a minimum net worth of Rs. 500 crore, or a turnover of up to Rs. 1,000 crore, or those earning a net profit of at least Rs. 5 crore, are required by law to spend 2% of their average net profit during the last three years towards CSR activities. KPMG's report, 'India CSR Reporting Survey' showed that while education and healthcare have been in focus for the past three years, organizations have slowly begun diversifying their area and geography of development in the last one year.
A separate report which came out earlier this year put the total CSR expenditure figure at Rs. 7,050 crores and said that out of India's top 100 firms, 59 met their CSR targets. 33 companies had an expenditure of less than required 2%. It corroborated the above findings and found that educational projects, rural development, and healthcare were the key focus areas of the companies. In a positive development, 81 of the 100 companies admitted to undertaking an impact assessment, up from 59 in the last year.
While India became the first country to have a legislated CSR law back in 2014, the relative nascence of law and its implementation has left much to be desired. While most companies have CSR policies in place and make disclosures towards the same in their annual reports, there are no efficient external checks in place to assess the impact these activities and projects are making in the lives of their intended stakeholders. Furthermore, since undertaking CSR activities is now mandatory under law, it has become as much as a compliance issue, as much as a developmental one.
In order to ensure that organizations genuinely work towards giving back and building a more equitable society, any well-intentioned policy needs the backing of motivation, implementation and a sustained effort. Despite the current challenges, the trend of Indian organizations willingly increasing their CSR spending is a welcome one. Now that the basic framework and guidelines are in place, the government and corporate leaders must focus on improving the same. India Inc. has a truly unique and real opportunity to chart a story of inclusive growth in the economy and dictate the global narrative on CSR by leading with example.
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Manav Seth is a freelance writer at People Matters.
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The onyx stone I am referring to is deep black, although we can also find white, veined or beige onyx, which have other properties. They believed that the Onyx stone came from fingernails of the Goddess Venus. It consists of 4 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ah-nyx. Nicknames for Onyx Meanings and history of the name Onyx. The names Onex, Onicks, Oniks, Onix, Onycks, Onyks, and Onyxx are forms of Onyx. The degree of translucency varies among onyx slabs and is dependent on the color, thickness and surface finish. First things first, a little lesson in vocabulary. o-nyx, on-yx] The baby girl name Onyx is pronounced as AA NihKS †. There are multiple types of onyx and a few imposters that you need to be aware of if you are in the market for a fine onyx crystal. Comments and insights on the name Onyx Personal experiences with the name Onyx Nicknames for Onyx Meanings and history of the name Onyx. Jude 1:1-25 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. The Black Onyx Crystal brings the deepest and truest reflection of your soul. Onyx is a natural material with many different color variations but is very popular in jewelry as black onyx. The Onyx is also a mysterious crystal which guides you in your spiritual journey bringing the hope of light in the tunnel of darkness. Derived from the Greek word onyx. Agate and onyx are both varieties of layered chalcedony that differ only in the form of the bands: agate has curved bands and onyx has parallel bands. It is actually a variety of the Chalcedony stones, which range from white-colored stones to black. The Black Onyx gemstone is one of the many gemstones believed to have amazing healing and spiritual properties. Onyx (a nail) is the translation of the Hebrew shoham; but there is some doubt as to its signification.Some writers believe that the "beryl" is intended; but the balance of authority is in favor of some variety of the onyx. This precious gem is composed of anhydrous silicate with a hardness of 7 on the mosh scale. Although still used a minor gemstone today, the significance and value of Onyx has been diminished as compared to ancient times. Onyx primarily refers to the parallel banded variety of the silicate mineral chalcedony. This is a member of the platinum family of alloys. Commonly, specimens of onyx contain bands of black and/or white. Subsequently, question is, what does a black onyx ring mean? For instance, 14kp means it is at the very least 14k or higher. Brown and white onyx is usually referred to as sardonyx, while the red and white variation is recognised as cornelian onyx. BabyCenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. The colors of its bands range from black to almost every color. PD means Palladium. All numbers indicate level and tone. 1 Answers. The gemstone is used to change the bad habits of its owner. We are so sad to tell you Onyx studio has to shut completely AGAIN as per Bojo's announcement tonight. But does the name have any deeper meaning? Representing Queens, New York, Onyx consists of: Sticky Fingaz, Fredro Starr, Sonee Seeza and Big DS. Onyx is used as both a boys and girls name. The onyx does not form visible crystals but occurs in fibrous aggregates. What does PD mean? The color on the box looks right, but what exactly does that number in the corner mean? The Black Onyx seems like a gift from the gods to us… In this post we'll look at how it can help you live a more fulfilling life! What Does Onyx Look Like? The Onyx is a type of chalcedony that's part of the quartz family. Onyx is derived from Old Greek origins. It gives strength and promotes the steadfastness and stamina. Diamond is composed of carbon while Onyx is a silicon dioxide crystal. Your root chakra is your grounding energy center. It filters the shallow perception from the people that surrounds you and it lets them see the depths of your personality. Onyx is an American hardcore hip hop group from South Jamaica, Queens, New York City, formed in 1988 by Fredro Starr, Suavé (also known as Sonny Seeza) and the late Big DS. The picture in Genesis 2 shows us the tree of life, a river of water, and at the flow of this river are gold, pearl from the plant life, and the onyx stone. However, onyx is also found in brown, red and white variations. The group formed in 1991 and the first album "Bacdafucup" was released in '93. The Koleston KolorSquad is here to crack the shade number code and help you find the perfect, unstoppable color. It is believed that the word onyx comes from the Greek term " onychion" . Deeply, mysterious onyx is a rather complex stone with an interesting history. All of its attributes, both good and bad, are come together at the heart of onyx meaning. Arlene Fernandes answered . The noble Onyx is a most ancient stone, known and utilized by even the earliest civilizations for its powerful energy and somber beauty. This is a beautiful gemstone that can be beneficial or harmful, depending on how it is used. The meaning of Onyx is black stone. The density is given as 2.5 – … Onyx is name that's been used by parents who are considering unisex or non-gendered baby names--baby names that can be used for any gender. Black Onyx stone gives you power to withstand temptation. Say hello to baby Onyx. The name Onyx means Black Gemstone and is of English origin. Onyx is a black gemstone and can be used as both a boy and a girl name but it's more masculine with the final x. One of the best rap groups ever. The colours of the bands of an onyx are usually white and black. It never sleeps, it never stops, it simply spins on until the debt drops. An onyx is a chalcedony occurring in bands that are of different colours. What does a KP stamp mean on my jewelry? Black Onyx does not reflect light while Black Diamond does. Onyx stone is a most precious stone. Your name of Onyx is a well-balanced name. ONYX is a web-based program created in 2009 which remains under constant development to maintain an What Does Name "Onix" Mean You are patient, persevering and strong willed. The most crucial onyx deposits are found in Brazil and Uruguay. It gives you a clever mind, good business judgment, a fine sense of responsibility, and an appreciation of the finer things of life. The name Onyx is of Greek origin. Onyx Stone Meaning cools and condenses extraordinary energies It sooth nervousness, quells stress and panic, soothes hot moods and brings reason to love. Sticky Fingaz joined the group in 1991.. A deep jet-black color. Onyx's name is very on-brand for Azalea who is also named after a gemstone. It is a power amplifier stone. 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MerleFest Announces Initial Lineup For 2022!
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Oh, they are now pouring in folks! I am BACK and better than ever now! And now, it is my time of the year where I decide my TOP 50 albums, but also this is where my biggest endeavor begins….next year's festival lineups of over 275 festivals!
True, I only get to pick 4 or 5 to cover for the next year, because it's a lot of work doing a festival coverage job. There are so many of them spanned across so far of the United States, you cannot go to them all in one year.
Now, just like every year that I do these different festival articles, each one is going to have their own separate articles of information including maps and directions on how and where to go if you choose to try new ones next year. You can rest assured that I'll be researching and keeping you informed on all of the different ones that are announcing their lineups and dates in 2022!
MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the first round of artists for MerleFest 2022, which will be held April 28-May 1, 2022. Emmylou Harris, Greensky Bluegrass, Rissi Palmer, and more will be joining the annual homecoming of musicians and music fans on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. 2022 marks MerleFest's return to its traditional Spring weekend after being postponed to September in 2021. Check out Rolling Stone's recap of the 2021 festival here. "We are very excited to welcome music fans back to the campus of Wilkes Community College in the Spring," says MerleFest's new Festival Director, Wes Whitson. "Endless gratitude to all artists, staff, volunteers, vendors, and fans for their patience and support for the 2021 festival. Our team has put together another great lineup for 2022 and we're looking forward to sharing 4 days of the very best in traditional+ music with fans." MerleFest 2022 will be Greensky Bluegrass's first time on the bill and Emmylou Harris's 12th appearance—highlighting the importance MerleFest places on both discovery and community within its lineups.
A 14-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Emmylou Harris' contribution as a singer and songwriter spans 40 years. She has recorded more than 25 albums and has contributed her talents to countless fellow artists' recordings. In recognition of her remarkable career, Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008 and earned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award in 2018. Harris is known as much for her eloquently straightforward songwriting as for her incomparably expressive singing. Admired through her career for her talent as an artist and song connoisseur, Harris shook up country radio in the 1970s and established herself as the premiere songwriter of a generation selling more than 15 million records and garnering 14 Grammy Awards, three CMA Awards, and four Americana Awards. Harris is one of the most admired and influential women in music. She has recorded with such diverse artists as Linda Ronstadt, Daniel Lanois, Bob Dylan, Mark Knopfler, Neil Young, Gram Parsons, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, Ryan Adams, Beck, Elvis Costello, Johnny Cash, Lucinda Williams, Lyle Lovett, and Rodney Crowell. Few artists have achieved such honesty or have revealed such maturity in their writing. Forty years into her career, Harris continues to share the hard-earned wisdom that—hopefully, if not inevitably—comes with getting older, though she's never stopped looking ahead. A longtime social activist, Harris has bestowed her voice to many causes. Most passionately to animal welfare. She established Bonaparte's Retreat with the goal of rescuing shelter dogs and adopting them into forever homes in Metro Nashville and surrounding counties. Emmylou Harris will perform on Sunday.
Since their 2000 formation in Kalamazoo, MI, the Greensky Bluegrass quintet—Anders Beck [dobro], Michael Arlen
Bont [banjo], Dave Bruzza [guitar], Mike Devol [upright bass], and Paul Hoffman [mandolin]—have unassumingly progressed into a phenomenon on their own terms with the undying support of a devout audience. Rolling back and forth across North America on successive tours, they recently sold out 3 nights at Red Rocks, a feat unheard of in their genre. In 2019, All For Money marked their second #1 debut on the Billboard Top Bluegrass Albums Chart and third straight Top 3 entry. They've also earned critical acclaim from Billboard, Parade, NPR, and Rolling Stone who hailed them as "representing the genre for a whole new generation." As always, the band embraces tradition, ushering bluegrass forward on their eighth full-length offering, Stress Dreams. "Greensky is and always has been very unique in our world," observes Paul. "We put our love, energy, and focus into what we appreciate about our music. We come together as a band in a way that's organic. We take a lot of pride in how we grow and challenge each other too. We're maturing together. I think we get more Greensky all of the time." Greensky Bluegrass will perform on Friday.
In addition to those mentioned above, the following artists and bands are set to appear at MerleFest 2022: Andy May, Banknotes, Carol Rifkin, Charles Welch, Donna the Buffalo, Happy Traum, Jack Lawrence, Jeff Little Trio, Jerry Douglas, Jim Lauderdale, Joe Smothers, Kruger Brothers, Laura Boosinger, Mark Bumgarner, Mitch Greenhill, Pete & Joan Wernick, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Presley Barker, Roy Book Binder, Sam Bush, Scythian, T. Michael Coleman, The InterACTive Theatre of Jef, The Local Boys, The Waybacks, Tony Williamson, and Wayne Henderson. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.
Full Lineup
MerleFest 2022 will host its second annual MerleFest Mega Raffle to support scholarships at Wilkes Community College. Tickets are on sale now. The Mega Raffle drawings will be held during the festival on Sunday, May 01, 2022, at the Raffle/Silent Auction Tent beginning at 1:00 p.m. Over $170,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. Only 5,000 tickets will be sold, and ticket holders do not have to be present to win. Raffle tickets are $100 each and include two entries to the MerleFest Mega Raffle drawings. To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.merlefest.org/megaraffle.
Mega Raffle Info
As a volunteer, you will receive free entry to the festival for the entire day of your shift, free parking and shuttle, and 10% off camping at River's Edge Campground. Most importantly, you will be supporting a major fundraiser for Wilkes Community College. The benefits from this festival to our students and community are too many to list! Your support is greatly appreciated. In other words…you ROCK!
MerleFest Announces Old Crow Medicine Show, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Allison Russell, and We Banjo 3
In addition to the previously announced headliners Emmylou Harris, Greensky Bluegrass, Rissi Palmer, and more to perform April 28 – May 1, 2022
January 10, 2022 – Wilkesboro, NC – MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the second round of artist additions for MerleFest 2022, which will be held April 28-May 1, 2022. Old Crow Medicine Show, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Allison Russell, and We Banjo 3 will join an already impressive lineup which includes performances by Emmylou Harris, Greensky Bluegrass, Rissi Palmer, and more. MerleFest is the annual late April homecoming of musicians and music fans on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. "We are so excited to welcome music fans back to the campus of Wilkes Community College in the spring," says MerleFest's new Festival Director, Wes Whitson.
Additional fan favorites announced today include Darrell Scott, Alison Brown, 49 Winchester, Arlo McKinley, Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, The Arcadian Wild, Caleb Caudle, and Dr. Bacon.
In addition to those mentioned above, the following artists and bands were previously announced in late 2021: Andy May, Banknotes, Carol Rifkin, Charles Welch, Donna the Buffalo, Happy Traum, Jack Lawrence, Jeff Little Trio, Jerry Douglas, Jim Lauderdale, Joe Smothers, Kruger Brothers, Laura Boosinger, Mark Bumgarner, Mitch Greenhill, Pete & Joan Wernick, Peter Rowan, Presley Barker, Roy Book Binder, Sam Bush, Scythian, T. Michael Coleman, The InterACTive Theatre of Jef, The Local Boys, The Waybacks, Tony Williamson, and Wayne Henderson.
About Old Crow Medicine Show (Performing Saturday): Old Crow Medicine Show started busking on street corners in 1998 New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, North Carolina where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He invited the band to play at his festival, MerleFest, helping to launch their career. Shortly thereafter the band was hired to entertain crowds between shows at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.
It's been over twenty years since these humble beginnings. The band has gone on to receive the honor of being inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry and have won two Grammy Awards: "Best Folk Album" for Remedy (2014) and "Best Long Form Music Video" for Big Easy Express (2013). Additionally, their classic single, "Wagon Wheel," received the RIAA's Double-Platinum certification in 2019 for selling over 2,000,000 copies while the band's debut album O.C.M.S. has been certified Gold (500,000 copies). The band's latest release Paint This Town will be released on April 22nd via ATO Records.
About Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Performing Sunday): With a refreshed lineup and newfound energy, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band remains one of the most accomplished bands in American roots music.
Following an extended 50th anniversary tour, the ensemble grew to a six-piece in 2018 for the first time since their early jug band days. The group now includes Jeff Hanna (acoustic guitar, electric guitar), Jimmie Fadden (drums, harmonica), Bob Carpenter (keyboards), Jim Photoglo (bass, acoustic guitar), Ross Holmes (fiddle, mandolin), and Jaime Hanna (electric and acoustic guitar). All six members also sing, and when their voices merge, the harmonies add a powerful new component for the legendary band. And with the father-son pairing of Jeff and Jaime Hanna, the band carries on a country music tradition of blood harmony.
About Steep Canyon Rangers (Performing Friday): Steep Canyon Rangers are Asheville, North Carolina's Grammy winners, perennial Billboard chart-toppers, and frequent collaborators of the renowned banjoist (and occasional comedian) Steve Martin.
Steep Canyon Rangers released three albums in 2020, all on Yep Roc Records. The Grammy-Nominated North Carolina Songbook is a recording of their live 2019 performance at MerleFest in Wilkesboro, N.C., in which they performed a selection of songs by North Carolina songwriters (Ola Belle Reed, Doc Watson, James Taylor, Ben E. King, and others). "Be Still Moses"—perhaps their most singular musical partnership to date—has the band teaming with Philadelphia soul legends Boyz II Men and their hometown Asheville Symphony to completely overhaul the Rangers' original "Be Still Moses," which was first recorded on their 2007 breakout album Lovin' Pretty Women. The album includes re-imagined versions of Steep Canyon's previously released original songs performed with an orchestra. Their most recent release of all original music, Arm in Arm came out in October.
About Allison Russell (Performing Saturday ): Allison's new album, Outside Child—draws water from the dark well of a violent past—is her first solo offering, she also being a pivotal voice in two bands: Birds of Chicago and Our Native Daughters. And telling her own story sounds now to have made her free—not from it all, but free within it: to reframe and reclaim her identity and its singular authority.
The songs themselves—though iron-hard in their concerns—are exultant: exercising haunted dreams like clean bedsheets snapped and hung out into broad daylight, and with the romantic poet's lust for living and audacity of endurance.
Nina Simone comes to mind, as well Edith Piaf: two shamanistic practitioners who turned their faces into the blade of the storm and roared back dignity and hope. This music, no less, is a triumph: a courageous work—burnished and bright; unspeakably beautiful as she sings the unspeakable. Above all, it is an act of remarkable generosity: a cathartic, soulful, buoyant and redeeming gift to us all and, one must believe, to herself as well.
About We Banjo 3 (Performing Friday): Debuting in the U.S. in 2012, We Banjo 3 has since emerged as fast-rising touring darlings in the country that two of the members now call home. The Galway, Ireland, and Nashville-based quartet—comprised of two sets of brothers, Enda & Fergal Scahill and Martin & David Howley—continually push musical boundaries while maintaining an unwavering devotion to the essential audience experience. WB3 seamlessly converges the shared and varied traditions of Americana, Bluegrass, and Celtic music with pop-sensible songcraft to create a truly unique and gratifying signature sound.
Tickets for next year's festival are on sale now and may be purchased at www.MerleFest.org or by calling 1-800-343-7857. Festival vendor and volunteer application windows are now open. Please visit merlefest.org/vendors or merlefest.org/volunteer to sign up.
MerleFest 2022 will host its second annual MerleFest Mega Raffle to support scholarships at Wilkes Community College. Tickets are on sale now. The Mega Raffle drawings will be held during the festival on Sunday, May 01, 2022, at the Raffle/Silent Auction Tent from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Over $170,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. Only 5,000 tickets will be sold, and ticket holders do not have to be present to win. Raffle tickets are $100 each and include two entries to the MerleFest Mega Raffle drawings. To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.merlefest.org/megaraffle.
About MerleFest: MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the son of the late American music legend Doc Watson, renowned guitarist Eddy Merle Watson. MerleFest is a celebration of "traditional plus" music, a unique mix of traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region, including old-time, classic country, bluegrass, folk and gospel, and blues, and expanded to include Americana, classic rock, and many other styles. The festival hosts a diverse mix of artists on its 13 stages during the course of the multi-day event. MerleFest is the primary fundraiser for the WCC Foundation, funding scholarships, capital projects, and other educational needs.
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Ex-con Cal McTeer's return to her hometown of Orphelin Bay blows the lid off a generations-long conspiracy of silence around murder, drugs and Sirens.
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Director: Leigh McGrath, Nathan Mayfield, Stephen M. Irwin, Tracey Robertson
Actors: Aaron Jakubenko, Caroline Brazier, Charlotte Best, Chloe De Los Santos, Dalip Sondhi, Dustin Clare, Elsa Pataky, Finn Little, Madeleine Madden, Marco Pigossi, Mattias Inwood, Peter O'Brien
Studio: Hoodlum Entertainment
Networks: Netflix
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What to Do if You're Running Out of Gas
Oh no, the gas light just came on, and you're on a two-lane highway in the middle of nowhere, at night.
It's a scenario that will send even the calmest among us into an anxious freakout. Could you imagine having to walk up to a strange house at night and knock on a strange door and ask a stranger if they happen to have any gasoline you could have? People have done this.
Do not be one of these people. Here's what to do if you're running out of gas.
It's true that your car gets better mileage on the highway, but it's also true that the faster you go, the more fuel it takes to keep you moving. Most cars get their best mileage at about 50-60 miles per hour, so try to keep it in that range as much as possible while you hunt down a gas pump.
Turn off the A/C
Your air conditioner is a pump, and that pump is driven by a belt that is ultimately attached to your crank shaft, which is the thing that spins around inside your engine and is attached to the transmission and, eventually, the drive wheels. So ... you want to reduce the amount of drag on that whole apparatus as much as you can. The only thing you can do on that front without doing some serious wrenching is to just shut off your air conditioner. It isn't going to make a huge difference, but it could be the difference of a mile or two, and that's a big deal in a situation like this.
Back when fuel prices were up around $4 a gallon, a trend called "hypermiling" popped up. Basically, people used every trick imaginable to conserve fuel as they drove. This included over-inflating their tires, taping cardboard panels over wheel wells, drafting behind 18-wheelers, etc. It was pretty crazy, and not safe, but there was one key tenet of hypermiling that can be put to good use in a situation such as this: Coasting. If you're on the downslope of a hill, take your foot off the gas and put the car in neutral. If you're coming to a stop sign, coast up to that stop sign. You'll save a few drops this way. Just be careful that when it's time to accelerate again, you're going super easy on the pedal. If you can time it so you barely have to increase speed at all with the gas pedal, all the better.
Windows Up
We know, we just told you to turn off your air conditioner, and now we're telling you to keep the windows up. You're just going to have to tough it out until you find that gas station. It's a matter of aerodynamics. Your car is most aerodynamic with the windows up, meaning it will require less power to move it along. Admittedly, the difference is small, but you're in a spot where a few drops of fuel could mean the difference between driving up to a fuel pump and getting out and walking a mile or two, buying a bottle of washer fluid, dumping out the washer fluid, filling the bottle with gasoline, then hoofing it back to the car again.
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Location and Daily Schedule
CARITAS OF
A HOLY PLACE OF PILGRIMAGE
Alabama, known as the "Heart of Dixie," is the home of the world's largest Medjugorje center, Caritas of Birmingham, which operates out of a four-floor, 65,000 square foot mother house made of stone and stained glass. It is Our Lady's mission building called the Tabernacle of Our Lady's Messages. With only a 4.3% Catholic population in a predominantly Protestant state, the miracle of the Virgin Mary appearing to Medjugorje visionary, Marija, in an adjacent Home and Field is startling. Kurt Niland, author of Churches of Alabama states:
"…One of the visionaries from Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, who purportedly received messages from the Virgin Mary in her home country, visited Alabama and witnessed another apparition in a field in Sterrett, drawing even more visitors to the state from all stretches of the world. In short, there emanates within Alabama a Catholic presence and voice arguably as strong as the Vatican itself, and to wonder how Alabama became a destination for millions of Catholic pilgrims is to contemplate something of a miracle."
Alabama was recently the battleground state for the defense of marriage, and previously, for the Ten Commandments, with Chief Justice Roy Moore erecting a monument of the Ten Commandments in the State Capitol. When ordered to remove them, Justice Moore refused to remove the monument, costing him his office of Chief Justice. Within a state whose motto is, "We Dare Defend Our Rights," is the setting that the apparitions of the Virgin Mary have taken place in a simple family Home and nearby Field. Caritas of Birmingham continues to be the home for a Community of believers that have risen up around the family home and mission. Because of what has been established here at Caritas, the Mission has been the cause of more people going to Medjugorje than any other Medjugorje source. A Friend of Medjugorje has never allowed the place or what he does to usurp Medjugorje. He has always stated that Caritas is a billboard to point people to go to Medjugorje. Many have testified that had it not been for a Friend of Medjugorje's writings, the apparition sites, etc., they would never have gone to Medjugorje. Medjugorje visionary, Marija, remains very close to what has happened here, with thousands flocking to the apparition site when she is at Caritas with Our Lady.
Our Lady of Medjugorje said on May 8, 1986:
"…The source of grace is here…"
Many are searching for direction in life from so many sources. Our Lady is the source of grace in our time. A visit to Caritas of Birmingham connects pilgrims to this "source of grace" by providing both a place of prayer where pilgrims can discover "direction" for their lives and a place where they can load up on materials about Our Lady's plans and messages that will give them the encouragement needed to change their lives.
What is a pilgrimage?
A long journey, particularly a journey to some place deemed sacred and venerable. In Scripture, a pilgrimage is defined as the journey of human life.
Why would you want to make a pilgrimage?
Because today's societies deprive man of God. Society, as a whole, because of man's weakness of faith, has formed and made the world's Christian cultures lose, forget, or turn away from God. The societies of the world have influenced Christians to such a degree that even Our Lady says many Christians live as pagans. Therefore, during these turbulent days, to equip oneself now and in the future to be steadfast in living out their faith, one should go on frequent pilgrimages to regain what has been lost or re-enkindle the "flame" in one's heart for the love of God.
Why would you want to make a pilgrimage to Caritas?
Because Our Lady of Medjugorje said on May 2, 1982:
"I have come to call the world to conversion for the last time. Afterwards, I will not appear any more on this earth."
Medjugorje is a place chosen by Heaven to rebirth mankind. As stated previously, Caritas is a "billboard" pointing to Medjugorje; it is not a "shrine," connotating that something "had happened" here. Rather, Caritas is where something "is happening" and will continue to the end of the world. It is bigger than a shrine because it is alive. It is a living window, a place of live grace and conversion for all those who make a pilgrimage to Caritas.
The Place is Important
God has repeatedly shown in the Scriptures that the place of His choosing is important. It is manifested by one aspect, in that the Holy Lands, the Land of Israel, lies at 33ºN latitude – 33 degrees, 33 years for the life of Christ. Is this a coincidence or one fingerprint from the hand of God?
Caritas of Birmingham lies in a place where some historians have said was sacred to the Indians. Whether it was sacred to the Indians or not, it is clear that the land was made sacred by the apparitions of Our Lady, Queen of Peace, by Her presence and Her blessing. Is it then a coincidence that Caritas lies at 33 degrees latitude, the same as Israel?
The fingerprints of God are all over this place. As part of Heaven's plan, Birmingham shares the same latitude on earth with the Holy Lands…33ºN. To those who have walked the mountains and valley of Medjugorje, you know you are living the "Bible." Medjugorje is the New Jerusalem and Scripture comes alive there. It is Holy Ground. Caritas is also Holy Ground as it is tied to Medjugorje, the last apparitions on earth as stated by Our Lady Herself. It resonates with the spirit of a favored place of Our Lady such as how Our Lady and Jesus held Bethlehem and Bethany in their Hearts. In Bethlehem was the remembrance of the joy of the birth of Little Jesus, the angels with the shepherds, the wise men and their camels. Bethany was where the friends of Jesus and Mary gathered, away from the hatred of the world, where there was always joy and rest for the spirit. Caritas is also a place of joy and rest, of beauty and repose. The whole site is a gift from Heaven to have in America, in Alabama, a geographic site designated by the Queen of Peace that will be known as a part of Her last apparitions upon the earth.
With the last apparitions, and with thousands of places Our Lady of Medjugorje has appeared, She has not designated importance to any site outside of Medjugorje, with the exception of only one. Caritas is the only geographic place that is an apparition site, a place that Our Lady repeatedly comes to be with Her children who pilgrimage to Caritas to be with Her. She has repeatedly inferred, and even said in words, when present in the Bedroom or Field of Apparitions that She is "happy to be here." With the knowledge that Our Lady has called these apparitions in Medjugorje Her last apparitions on earth, this includes also this site in Alabama. And since Our Lady appeared in Alabama seven years after She began appearing in Medjugorje, this makes Caritas the last apparition site on earth of the stature of Lourdes, Fatima, and Medjugorje. This will hold great significance in the future for the North and South American continents especially.
Now you can understand the answer to the question, "Why make a pilgrimage to Caritas?" If to be in Fatima during the time of Our Lady's appearances was a great grace, then it too is a great grace to visit the apparition sites of Our Lady of Medjugorje while the apparitions are still taking place in "real time." By pilgrimaging to Caritas with your heart open, your life and your future will never be the same. Caritas of Birmingham is within a 48-hour driving time from any state in the continental United States. Medjugorje visionary Vicka said:
"Medjugorje is of great importance because of the messages of Our Lady, because She is still here and because Her presence can be expected daily. Lourdes, Fatima and other places of apparitions are beautiful and it is wonderful to be there, but it is a different feeling when the Gospa is present and not a thing of the past. One cannot compare this with anything, one cannot describe in words the meaning of Medjugorje. For those, who come to Medjugorje, Medjugorje is holy ground."
Nestled between the mountains in a beautiful valley at the official end of the Appalachian Mountain Range that begins 2,000 miles away in Newfoundland, Canada, the Field of Apparitions offers a majestic setting to encounter God the Creator. But the question to ask is that, since Our Lady had Her apparitions here in this valley, should it be reconsidered the beginning of the Appalachians Mountains instead of the end because from here the grace deposited by the Queen of Peace will spread up and out across the nation? Blessed by the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Medjugorje visionary, Marija (Pavlovic) Lunetti, many pilgrims explain how the grace received while praying in the Field of Apparitions is tangible. In the 1988 apparitions, people came from all over the continent to be with Our Lady. One woman from Chicago stood in the Field and repeated three times, "Why Alabama?" Another answered her saying, "Look at the mountains and the valley! Our Lady chooses mountainous places that look like
Caritas of Birmingham is approximately 20 miles southeast of Birmingham, Alabama on Highway 280.
Travel Times within the United States of America
To Birmingham From Mileage Approximate Travel Time (Driving) Approximate Flight Time
Atlanta, GA 147 miles 2 hr 40 min 45 min
Chattanooga, TN 146 miles 2 hr 10 min 2 hr 30 min
Chicago, IL 663 miles 10 hr 1 hr 35 min
Cincinnati, OH 464 miles 7 hr 3 hr
Columbus, GA 144 miles 2 hr 40 min 2 hr 30 min
Dallas, TX 638 miles 9 hr 30 min 1 hr 40 min
Denver, CO 1,284 miles 19 hr 2 hr 50 min
Evansville, IN 345 miles 5 hr 20 min 2 hr 45 min
Houston, TX 668 miles 10 hr 1 hr 35 min
Jackson, MS 237 miles 3 hr 40 min 2 hr 50 min
Jacksonville, FL 491 miles 7 hr 10 min 2 hr 40 min
Knoxville, TN 257 miles 3 hr 50 min 2 hr 40 min
Louisville, KY 367 miles 5 hr 30 min 3 hr
Memphis, TN 240 miles 3 hr 40 min 2 hr 45 min
Nashville, TN 193 miles 3 hr 50 min 2 hr 35 min
New Orleans, LA 344 miles 5 hr 10 min 1 hr
New York, NY 963 miles 14 hr 30 min 2 hr 40 min
Phoenix, AZ 1,702 miles 24 hr 4 hr 30 min
Portland, OR 2,544 miles 37 hr 6 hr 40 min
Savannah, GA 395 miles 5 hr 50 min 2 hr 50 min
Shreveport, LA 452 miles 6 hr 40 min 3 hr 30 min
Tallahassee, FL 303 miles 5 hr 2 hr 35 min
Tupelo, MS 134 miles 2 hr 2 hr 50 min
Miami, FL 800 miles 12 hr 2 hr
Orlando, FL 580 miles 8 hr 30 min 1 hr 30 min
Mobile, AL 260 miles 3 hr 50 min 2 hr
Charleston, SC 450 miles 6 hr 50 min 2 hr 40 min
Myrtle Beach, SC 510 miles 7 hr 50 min 2 hr 50 min
Charlotte, NC 390 miles 5 hr 50 min 1 hr 30 min
Columbus, OH 570 miles 8 hr 30 min 3 hr 10 min
Washington, D.C. 750 miles 12 hr 10 min 2 hr
Roanoke, VA 515 miles 7 hr 45 min 3 hr
Pittsburgh, PA 750 miles 11 hr 30 min 3 hr 25 min
Philadelphia, PA 880 miles 13 hr 50 min 2 hr 15 min
Buffalo, NY 890 miles 13 hr 30 min 3 hr 35 min
Detroit, MI 725 miles 10 hr 45 min 2 hr
Milwaukee, WI 760 miles 11 hr 50 min 3 hr 45 min
St. Louis, MO 500 miles 7 hr 20 min 3 hr 15 min
Little Rock, AR 375 miles 5 hr 40 min 3 hr 10 min
Des Moines, IA 845 miles 12 hr 45 min 4 hr 15 min
Minneapolis, MN 1,076 miles 15 hr 40 min 4 hr 10 min
Bismarck, ND 1,500 miles 21 hr 30 min 5 hr 30 min
Rapid City, SD 1,450 miles 20 hr 40 min 5 hr
Lincoln, NE 940 miles 14 hr 4 hr 40 min
Wichita, KS 815 miles 12 hr 3 hr 55 min
Oklahoma City, OK 700 miles 10 hr 30 min 3 hr 30 min
Albuquerque, NM 1,245 miles 18 hr 10 min 4 hr 20 min
Cheyenne, WY 1,380 miles 20 hr 15 miles 5 hr 45 min
Helena, MT 2,000 miles 29 hr 6 hr 20 min
Seattle, WA 2,580 miles 38 hr 6 hr 45 min
Boise, ID 2,100 miles 31 hr 5 hr 45 min
Las Vegas, NV 1,815 miles 26 hr 3 hr 50 min
Los Angeles, CA 2,030 miles 29 hr 5 hr 50 min
San Francisco, CA 2,330 miles 35 hr 6 hr 5 min
Salt Lake City, UT 1,820 miles 27 hr 5 hr 25 min
Anchorage, AK 4,237 miles 69 hr 9 hr 15 min
Honolulu, HI 4,402 miles – 10 hr 30 min
Travel Times from Outside the United States of America
Buenos Aires, Argentina 4,839 miles – 13 hr 25 min
Caracas, Venezuela 1,998 miles – 7 hr 50 min
Frankfurt, Germany 4,682 miles – 11 hr
Guam, U.S. 7,747 miles – 20 hr 25 min
Istanbul, Turkey 6,043 miles – 16 hr 40 min
Lima, Peru 3,188 miles – 8 hr 45 min
London, United Kingdom 4,298 miles – 9 hr 45 min
Luanda, Angola 7,121 miles – 21 hr 15 min
Madrid, Spain 4,421 miles – 10 hr 35 min
Manila, Philippines 8,619 miles – 21 hr 25 min
Mexico City, Mexico 1,666 miles 28 hr 4 hr 40 min
Montreal, Canada 1,286 miles 19 hr 4 hr 40 min
Moscow, Russia 5,482 miles – 15 hr
Mumbai, India 8,491 miles – 19 hr 55 min
Paris, France 4,505 miles – 10 hr 30 min
Reykjavik, Iceland 3,416 miles – 11 hr 5 min
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4,841 miles – 12 hr 45 min
Rome, Italy 5,144 miles – 13 hr 35 min
San Jose, Costa Rica 1,640 miles – 7 hr
Seoul, South Korea 7,063 miles – 16 hr 50 min
Shanghai, China 7,583 miles – 18 hr
Stockholm, Sweden 4,729 miles – 13 hr 30 min
Sydney, Australia 9,143 miles – 19 hr 45 min
Tel Aviv, Israel 6,526 miles – 16 hr 25 min
Tokyo, Japan 6,781 miles – 15 hr 45 min
Vancouver, Canada 2,138 miles 40 hr 6 hr 30 min
Warsaw, Poland 5,093 miles – 13 hr 30 min
Hotels Near Caritas
The Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point is Caritas' Official Hotel.
When we have major events, many of the hotels listed sell out. For big events at Caritas, hotels 1-19 are listed below in proximity to Caritas. Based on location, traffic, and proximity to Caritas, hotels listed below on HWY 280 are suggested FIRST CHOICE hotels. They are arranged from those closest to those farthest from Caritas.
1. Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point, ★★★★ approx. 10 miles,standard king or 2 queens, 205-981-0024
2. Homewood Suites by Hilton, ★★★ approx. 13 miles, studios or double, 205-995-9823
3. Residence Inn, ★★★ approx. 13 miles, 205-991-8686
4. Bestwestern Plus, Birmingham Inn & Suites, approx. 13 miles, 205-995-8586
5. Quality Inn & Suites, ★★★ approx. 14 miles, 205-991-1055
6. Days Inn 280, ★★ approx. 14 miles, continental breakfast provided, 205-991-9977
7. Hyatt Place Inverness, ★★★ approx. 14 miles, 205-995-9242
8. Extended Stay of America, ★★ approx. 14 miles, 205-408-0107
9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham, ★★ approx. 14 miles, 205-776-6370
10. Country Inn by Carlson, approx. 15 miles, 205-968-3700
11. Courtyard by Marriott Colonnade Grandview, ★★★ approx. 15 miles, 205-967-4466
12. Hampton Inn Colonnade, ★★★ approx. 15 miles, 205-967-0002
13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Birmingham/Colonnade, ★★★ approx. 16 miles, 205-969-8099
14. Hampton Inn Mountain Brook, ★★★ approx. 20 miles, 205-870-7822
15. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview, ★★★ approx. 15 miles, 205-967-2450
16. La Quinta Inn & Suites-Hwy 280 Cahaba Park, ★★★ approx. 15 miles, 205-995-9990
17. Hilton Garden Inn Liberty Park, ★★★★ approx. 20 miles, 205-503-5220
18. Cobb Lane Bed & Breakfast, ★★★ approx. 23 miles, National Historic Register, 205-918-9090
19. Hassinger Daniels Mansion Bed & Breakfast, ★★★ approx. 23 miles, National Historic Register, 205-918-9090
Call the hotels directly for reservations and availability and mention that you are coming to Caritas.
Meet the Community of Caritas, as you join us in prayer, our first priority. Then be taken on a "Walk Through," through the Tabernacle of Our Lady's Messages. The largest physical structure in the world dedicated to the propagation of the Medjugorje messages.
Caritas Daily Prayer Schedule
Each Day (All Times are Central Standard Times):
Silent Prayer in the Field 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.
Rosary in the Field for Medjugorje's Daily Apparition Time
11:00 a.m. (Daylight Saving Time)
or 10:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time)
Chaplet of Divine Mercy (Monday – Friday) 3:00 p.m.
1 thought on "Location and Daily Schedule"
Mary Ann Haslett
My husband and I are coming to Alabama for a retreat in October. Do we need an appt to visit Caritas? Are we able to come for the Rosary and visit the grounds. We probably be Oct 20 or 21.


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Vote for your fave Relient K songs for Vinyl Release!
It's been a while since we've heard new music from these guys, but we're 100% on board with their new project: a special fan-curated double vinyl release where fans can vote for their favorite 12 songs, out of almost 150, to be included on a new vinyl record. We love this idea (can every band do it please??)
Check out the official announcement from their website below:
We thought it might be fun if we did something special with you our fans!
We've been wanting to release a unique vinyl album for a while now. We've released 149 songs over the years and thought it would be cool if you guys (the fans) curated the track listing by picking your favorites.
So over the next few weeks we'll open up voting so you can select your favorite tracks. On October 1st, we'll determine the top tracks everyone has voted for, build a sequence, master it for vinyl and press it with hopes to have it in your hands by the end of the year (fingers-crossed).
We're going to call the this special double vinyl release "All Work and No Playlist" and would really appreciate your participation by:
1. Voting for your 12 favorite RK songs
2. Get the word out to other RK fans to vote too and use the hashtag #VoteRK on socials with the link relientk.com/vote.
Click on the ballot [here] (yeah, it's a Google form) and thoughtfully choose the tracks you believe deserve to be on this limited vinyl release.
Cover photo from Relient K's Facebook page.
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QUNOSS reflections
Untangling the web: change through international structures
Faith Biddle reflects on how her experiences at the Quaker United Nations Summer School reignited the desire to build a better world.
Learning with and from others from around the world is an important part of the summer school.
Having studied social anthropology, I have always been interested in the values we hold (both knowingly and unknowingly) and how these inform the way we live our lives. But the larger political structures that govern and influence our lives have always felt distant to me, something 'other' that I didn't know how to influence or be part of.
It's why I decided to apply to the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) Summer School. I wanted to challenge myself. I wanted to debunk some of the myths of our political and economic world. I wanted to learn about the facts of climate breakdown that our government had not yet told us. Most importantly, I wanted to reawaken the critical, questioning nature that my education had instilled in me.
I wasn't disappointed. From 7 to 19 July 2019, I joined 24 other young people from around the world in Geneva for an intense but wonderful two weeks of learning. The schedule was full of opportunities: we shadowed human rights sessions at the UN, met diplomats, engaged in model UN discussions, toured the World Trade Organisation and much more.
Spreading peace
So what is the Quaker United Nations Office and what does it do? Quakers have a firm understanding of working towards peace. But as QUNO states on its website, "peace is more than just the absence of war and violence". It's also about "recognising the need to look for what seeds of war there may be in all our social, political, and economic relationships".
It is for this reason that QUNO exists. Based in Geneva, near the United Nations, and in New York, QUNO does in-depth research and works to spread awareness of the importance of peace. It also exists to provide a space for diplomats and NGOs to meet each other, have conversations outside the normal channels of the UN, and hopefully find common ground to help shape the systems for a fairer more peaceful world.
This relationship building was also a big part of the summer school; we got to know each other, find common goals and interests, and hopefully form lasting friendships. The parallels aren't exact: I don't think QUNO staff ask diplomats to share a dorm room with five other people for two weeks, plait each other's hair and make friendship bracelets! But they definitely do encourage free flowing conversation over shared meals, and a chance to see the human behind the job title – two things I very much enjoyed during my time there.
An interconnected web
Now, less than two weeks after the programme, my experiences are still settling. I've realised that having knowledge of our political and economic systems is the key to working with them and to changing them. They are not something 'other' or something to be feared (and that's one way they can hold power over us). Instead, we should see them as being built by us, for us.
More than this, we should see the interconnected web of relationships that uphold these systems. Within every system, there are hundreds of ordinary people who are working for better human rights for all.
In short, it has reignited the spark within me that seeks to work with others to build a better world.
Building on the experience
The QUNO summer school experience is one I will not forget, and I feel truly grateful for it. I look forward to discovering how the course goes on to influence my fellow participants and to staying in touch with them for support and connection over the years. Arriving back, I had a conversation with a colleague who is still in touch with fellow QUNO participants from over 20 years ago. I hope to be able to say the same.
If you are of an age where you can go to QUNO Summer School (around 20 to 26), I urge you to go along next year. If you are not, I urge you to question what systems you are working within and ask: 'are they serving everyone?' If not, how can you empower yourself to bend or change the system? What relationships do you need to make in order to work together to create a fairer and more just world for as all?
Find out more about Quaker work at the United Nations
by Faith Biddle
Faith is the coordinator for Young Friends General Meeting – the community of young adult Quakers in Britain
The structure of the UN: https://lawaspect.com/structure-united-nations/
Quaker United Nations Office https://quno.org/about
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Why we're going to Glastonbury
17 June 2019 by Jon Martin
With its mix of music, politics and spirituality, Glastonbury festival remains one of the biggest in Britain. Jon Martin explains why this year young adult Quakers will be there to provide a place of spiritual sanctuary.
Tackling the climate emergency: what can councils do?
25 October 2019 by Olivia Hanks
In less than a year more than half the UK's local authorities have declared a 'climate emergency'. Livvy Hanks outlines 7 things your council can do to make a difference.