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Hello there, folks, so happy to see you again! I really appreciate the overwhelmingly positive response I've gotten to Jack Magic! I think my favorite reaction so far has been that of the staff of " " who have nominated Jack Magic for "Best Fanfiction Ever." I'm honored to accept this prestigious award. Now, I can't say I've ever had the pleasure of reading any other fanfiction, but I consider myself quite an expert on the matter and I think that while the choice is rather clear, my esteemed competitors have probably written something worth your recognition, so I'd be okay with you looking at some of their work.
All of that aside, this week's chapter is going to be a little bit different! Don't fear reader, it may seem pointless and not worth your time without Jack at the helm, but I think there's another character out there with his own story to tell! Now, onto adventure in….
JACK MAGIC Chapter 3
The regular hustle and bustle of Wizard Alley rang through the Victorian-styled street. Wizards and witches made their way up and down the narrow, winding street, buying all manner of odds, ends, spells, potions, and most importantly; wands.
"What you'll want…is a Maplewood, stork feather," said Ollivander, owner of Ollivander's Wand shop from the top of a long ladder as he reached for a small box containing a new wand. He eased his way down the rickety, old ladder and went back to the front counter.
"Here you are," he said to the young wizard, his usual smile slightly on his withered face.
The boy took it with the sense of wonderment Ollivander was happy to see with every sale.
"Thank you very much," said the boy's mother, handing Ollivander the gold coin that was owed.
The family exited the shop as Ollivander waved them off. No sooner was Ollivander getting back to the many shop tasks he had to deal with, did another host of people enter. Ollivander quickly erased his look of minor aggravation and turned on his heel back to the customers with a joyful grin.
"Hello, and how can I be of service?" he asked cheerily. The three men who entered were not Ollivander's usual customers. They were dressed in fine suits and looked to have different business than purchasing wands. The man at the front of the group scanned the room authoritatively, and then accosted Ollivander.
"We're from The Ministry," the tall wizard said.
Ollivander was taken aback. "What business would the Ministry have at this old shop?" Ollivander said with a chuckle, trying to hurry the conversation.
"A number of inquiries have been made on your person, Mr. Ollivander," the Ministry goon said dead pan. "We believe…" he paused, running a gloved hand over a nearby stack of wand boxes, "that you never actually finished school."
The old shopkeep froze in terror.
Have they figured me out?! he thought. No, this can't be!
"And without question…you have not." The thug slapped a paper down on Ollivander's desk.
Ollivander examined the parchment and noticed that it was his certificate of completion, written hastily in crayon.
"There must be some mistake…" the old man said.
"There's no mistake, Mr. Ollivander. You must either close down your shop…or return to The School!"
The words hung menacingly in the air. Ollivander considered the ultimatum for a minute. He dreaded the thought of returning to The School, but he even more so dreaded the thought of losing his shop. With much moaning and quite a bit of sobbing, Ollivander was packed and on his way to his wizard car. A single message was left behind on a screaming letter for his wife: "I have to go back to school! Goodbye!"
Ollivander felt out of place on the train to School. Beside him was a particularly insolent first year. He tried hard to focus on the window and the moving scenery behind it. Memories of failing exams, getting dumped by witches, and being bored came floating back to him in succession. The ride across the lake was just as awkward, and the walk to the main hall was by far the worst. The headmaster and the rest of the staff gawked at the rickety old wand-maker as if he were a homeless man stumbling into The School. The sorting hat, already appearing perturbed by the year's antics, sat in loathsome anticipation.
Professor MgGee mumbled something profane to the charms professor beside her, and The Headmaster just shook his head, a look of pure disapproval strewn across his face. Ollivander, ashamed, sat down on the stool and the sorting hat was unceremoniously placed on his head.<
"Huuuuh. Uh. Yellow trim?" the hat said.
"That's fine," The Headmaster said quickly, becoming angry at an alarming pace. "You'll want to be on yer way to the common room then, Mr. Ollivander."
The frightened man was quickly rushed out of the room. Unsure of where to go, as no one properly told him, Ollivander wandered aimlessly through the halls. He eventually stumbled upon the changing stairs.
"Perhaps up here?"
With surprising vigor, he began to ascend to the next floor, but when he reached the higher platform, the stairs suddenly shifted and Ollivander was turned to a wall.
"Oh, bother! Just like when I was a boy!"
A painting of a miserly old wizard stood to mock him "Back for more, eh, wand maker?! Try jumping!"
"Very well!" Ollivander said back. "I will!"
The now anxious wand maker positioned himself at the head of the stairs and waited for them to shift again. They began to move, but missed the next platform altogether. Ollivander made a desperate leap and barely managed to grab the ledge. He hung a whole floor up, which seemed like wizard Mount Everest to his failing vision. Mustering all his strength, he pulled himself up, much to the amusement of the paintings.
"Way to go, Ollivander! Nice try! The next Diagon Alley Ninja Warrior!" they said sarcastically.
"Oh," he said, trying to catch his breath. Looking up, he realized there were still seven more stories to go.
With every floor he visited, he was unable to locate the common room. Seven floors up, and seven jumps later, most of which nearly claimed his life, he was at last encountered by a prefect.
"Oh, the yellow trim common room is on the first floor by the kitchens."
End of Chapter 3
I know, slightly different, but fear not, loyal fan! Jack shall return with more Magic than ever next week. I'd like to give a shout-out to the fan who suggested I create the character Ollivander. I'd also like to thank the many men and women who have sent gifts, and even two marriage proposals to Jack! While sadly Jack is a fictional character, I'll do what I believe he would think is right and donate these kind gifts to those less fortunate than myself. I wish I could be there as a starving child plays with their very own Wizard Cellphone™! Thanks again for your support and I can't wait to see you again in...
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A Vegan Guide to San Antonio
Remember the Alamo—and delicious vegan eats—during your next trip to San Antonio.
For outsider vegans, Texas can seem intimidating as the cowboy mythos often centers around steak, barbecued meat, and more steak. However, veganism is on the rise across The Lone Star State—particularly in San Antonio, where Tex-Mex plates are still common, but far from the only thing on the menu. From old staples such as barbecue and tacos, to cuisine from far away places like the Middle East, San Antonio is making a strong effort to become a more cosmopolitan city that caters to people of all dietary persuasions. Here's our guide for making you visit as awesome (and vegan) as possible.
Where to Dine
No visit to The Lone Star State is complete without some Tex-Mex cuisine. Luckily, San Antonio has two must-visit restaurants for this local delicacy. The restaurant most synonymous with vegan Tex-Mex in the city is Viva Vegeria, located just a short drive from downtown. The eatery features a menu of Tex-Mex gluten-free favorites including Chicharron Street Tacos with portabello mushrooms and three types of nachos (the classic nachos featuring vegan queso, quinoa, vegan taco filling, pico de gallo, and guacamole are the best). Among the other Tex-Mex options is the trendy bar La Botánica, which offers the best empanadas in the city, Ms. Bella's Fried Red Beans & Rice Balls, and Sugarbomb's Strawberry Calas (fried rice balls with "a Southern flair"). The other must-top Tex-Mex is Señor Veggie. Located near downtown and the Alamo, the restaurant serves a large poblano corn fritter as an appetizer and a spicy Buffalo tofu wrap that definitely requires a napkin. Señor Veggie also offers daily specials and pecan-smoked tofu that comes in their Azteca bowl.
When they're in the mood for fast food, vegans head to Earth Burger, the first vegetarian burger joint in Texas. All meals are vegan (if you get vegan cheese in place of dairy), but those looking for authentic Texas fare should order the Chopped BBQ Sandwich (seitan, barbecue sauce, and pickles). Locals know there's also something of a secret menu, which often includes a barbecue quesadilla (make sure to ask for vegan cheese) and an orange chick-n bowl.
San Antonio is also home to Moshe's Golden Falafel, where the Mediterranean delight is top-notch. Owned by James Beard Award nominee Andrew Weissman, the restaurant has two locations (including one downtown) serving falafel plates and pitas. Getting a pita is tempting, but the best way is to get a plate (which comes with three falafels, pickles, and sides including hummus and baba ganoush) and order a pita on the side.
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There's one thing that is an absolute must do in San Antonio and that is visit The Alamo. Located in the heart of downtown, odds are it's going to be close to your hotel. Free talks and tours are held throughout the day, with plenty of volunteers around to answer questions. The location saw the second most significant battle in the Texan War of Independence (which Texas lost), but the events at the Alamo became a rallying cry for locals (hence the expression "remember the Alamo"). The Alamo is a short walk from the famous River Walk, with barge tours that discuss the history of the city. There is a mall at one end, but farther down the river, away from the mall are benches, including some cut into the rock to enjoy local wildlife such as deer, various birds, and (if you're lucky) an armadillo. Visitors can walk around the San Antonio River, but arrive early in the morning because crowds form as the day goes on. On a further stretch of the Riverwalk is the Pearl Brewery, which is home to a number of trendy apartments and stores like Melissa Guerra, which offers Latin-inspired kitchen gadgets, and Niche Boutique, which carries fashion from San Antonio designers. For those who enjoy cycling around a city, San Antonio has a series of BCycle stations for visitors to rent a bicycle.
Treat Yourself
Green Vegetarian Cuisine is known a hostess cupcake that's one of the best desserts in San Antonio. Viva Vegeria is also making gluten-free desserts such as their peanut butter pie made with a graham cracker and coconut crust topped with house made peanut butter. For a cold sweet treat, Earth Burger's coconut soft serve is a creamy dessert that comes in either a cup or a cone. Furthermore, 5 Points Local serves vegan twinkies called "vinkies" that are made with a yellow sponge cake, coconut cream, and vanilla flavoring. For a frozen treat, Lick is out of the Pearl Brewery and serves three different vegan ice creams, all with a coconut base. Coconut Pecan Rum Cake provides a taste of another Texan staple (pecan), while Chocolate "Butter"mint and Coconut Chia Chai round out the vegan options. A breakfast sweet can be found at The Fairview thanks to vegan doughnuts such as the Fruity Pebbles donut and the Cap'n Crunch doughnuts.
Chris Hockman is a freelance journalist originally from Australia based out of San Antonio.
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At FDU, James Dougherty Honored with the 2009 University College Outstanding Teacher AwardTEANECK, N.J. (October 14, 2009) In celebration of his accomplishments and activities as a teacher, James A. Dougherty, associate professor of chemistry and co-director of the School of Natural Sciences, was honored with the University College Outstanding Teacher Award for 2009. The goal of this annual award is to recognize outstanding and consistent records of excellence in teaching among the colleges full-time faculty.
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IRVING, Texas -- If you were wondering where Five Wonders was this week, we just pushed it back a little because of the bye.
With no further ado, we give you the wonders:
** After Monday's debacle, Tony Romo pledged to "do his job" and not try to do too much in the future. I wonder why it takes games like Monday's (and last year's against Detroit) for Romo to come to realization, but I wonder more about what it means going forward. Here's what I think (or wonder): He will take more sacks. And that's a good thing, believe it or not. Too many of us want to just kill last year's offensive line by always bringing up the career-high 36 times Romo was sacked in 2011. In the first four games last year, he was sacked seven times. Quick math says he was sacked 29 in the final 12 games. He went from getting sacked 1.8 times per game to 2.4 times a game. And he had his best season. There's a health risk to taking sacks obviously, but there's something also about living to fight another day. Twice Romo has climbed the pocket in as many weeks and looked to flip the ball forward and twice he's fumbled. Both times, the Cowboys were in field goal range. Last year Romo showed he could still be Romo, meaning make plays when things break down, but he could do it in a somewhat controlled fashion. I wonder if he goes back to that way of thinking.
** Jason Garrett has been calling plays here since 2007. Generally I think the reaction to playcalling is completely overrated because all anyone says is, 'How can you call that play?' when it doesn't work. It's a second guesser's dream. I wonder if Garrett should allow offensive coordinator Bill Callahan to take a crack at it a few times in games. Garrett talks about the collaborative effort there is during the week in coming up with a plan and how that is factored into the playcalling. Well, when you've scored 65 points in four games, you can't just keep doing the same thing over and over, can you? It's not unheard of for playcallers to do this. Bill Parcells let Sean Payton and Tony Sparano take turns when they were with the Cowboys. Callahan has called plays before. I say this and should point out the Cowboys have had a ton of drops, too many penalties and missed throws. But sometimes, a fresh voice can just break things up.
** Jay Ratliff will make his return when the Cowboys play at Baltimore next week. I wonder how much of a difference he will make. The run defense has been decent if not spectacular, but that's not where Ratliff is at his best anyway. Where he needs to help most is in the pass game, although his sack totals have decreased in each of the last four seasons. DeMarcus Ware will get sacks if you and I are playing alongside him, but Ratliff's influence could help Anthony Spencer, Jason Hatcher and Sean Lee. Ratliff is so active that he occupies the attention of multiple blockers more than a Sean Lissemore or a Hatcher. It doesn't mean he will get a ton of sacks, but his presence could help others get sacks. Just something else to note about Ratliff: He showed up at training camp last year weighing 285 pounds. A lot was made of it and he wasn't happy about it. His official playing weight this year is 303 pounds. Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe it's because he was not able to do any on-field work in the offseason. Or maybe they wanted him to be a little bigger.
**The Cowboys signed Brodney Pool early in the free-agency process. They gave him only $100,000 to sign and a $1 million base salary, and, yes, I realize we all should be so fortunate to get that kind of signing bonus when I say "only." Pool was viewed as a stopgap with the hopes the team would draft somebody as a longer-term answer. Unfortunately, Pool didn't seem so interested in playing football. I wonder if the team needs to stop listening to the coaches when it comes to them wanting guys they used to coach. Rob Ryan coached Pool in Cleveland and by the time the Cowboys cut Pool a week into training camp, Ryan said Pool wasn't the same guy he coached. But here's the problem with the Pool miss: It took them out of the running of keeping Abe Elam, who wasn't great but was certainly better than Pool and could have been the same stopgap guy while allowing Barry Church to be the starter, or another veteran-type safety more willing to want to play. Elam ended up in Kansas City. Church's Achilles injury, combined with Matt Johnson's hamstring issues, have left the Cowboys thin at safety for the rest of the season. And for a bonus wonder, no, I don't wonder if the Cowboys will look in the trade market for a veteran safety.
**The Cowboys are on pace for 12 takeaways this season. Chicago already has 14. Atlanta has 12. New England has 11. Arizona has 10. The Cowboys have a Lee interception and fumble recoveries from Church and Victor Butler. I wonder why the Cowboys just can't seem to take the ball away from the other team. They practice it over and over. The coaches emphasize it in drills. And it rarely happens. The generalization is that turnovers come in bunches. Once you get one, it becomes a feeding frenzy. In the first 10 games last year, the Cowboys had 23 takeaways, including four against New England and Buffalo each. In the last 10 games, the Cowboys have seven takeaways and have not had a multiple takeaway game during that span.


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AVG Technologies' shares have not had a happy time since the antivirus software maker IPO'd in New York at the start of this year, but the 15% surge in its shares following strong earnings results indicates that investors are starting to look at the Czech-based company in a new light.
The shares closed November 1 at $12, up 15% from the closing price on October 30. The following day, the company announced that its net profit for the third quarter rose more than fourfold to $18.96m from $3.64m a year earlier while revenues hit $95.25m, up 34%.
With fourth-quarter revenue expected to be in the range of $94m to $98m and net profit in the range of $9m to $10m, the company consequently increased its financial outlook for the whole of 2012. Revenue is now forecast to be in the range of $354m to $358m, up from the previous outlook of $336m to $344m.
The shares are now up 27% from the low hit earlier in the year, but still well down on the $16 that the shares were sold at on February 2, which raised $128m for the company.
Analysts at the time blamed the damp squib of a stock market debut, which saw the shares drop by over 15%, on the general malaise on the world's markets and a certain wariness of high-priced technology stocks - AVG came at about 20-times earnings - which had prompted some to warn about a possible second tech bubble forming as investors ploughed money into these high-flying stocks.
There were also concerns with the way that AVG had used its cash pile prior to the IPO, by making a $550m dividend payout to its investors, which Francis Gaskins, head of the IPO database and research firm IPO Desktop, called quite a lot for a company with a market cap of around $800m.
There were also more fundamental doubts about AVG's business model, something that was exemplified by the decision of Avast Software, another Czech free antivirus software maker, to pull its Nasdaq IPO six months later due to what a spokeswoman described at the time as the "overall bad market conditions."
Both companies were set up in the early 1990s using software developed toward the end of the communist rule that came out of the country's technical colleges. The going was tough in the early stages, but business really took off when AVG and then Avast became the first to change their business model to offer a basic, free anti-virus programme to protect a PC and then charge clients for upgrades and premium services. AVG now claims 135m active users worldwide.
This year, AVG was voted by readers of the British magazine PC Pro as the best provider of free anti-virus software, which at once highlights how popular and well respected the company's products are, but also how its been pigeon-holed into that category of makers of free, now largely commoditized software, which many investors clearly doubt is sustainable in the long term.
J.R. Smith, CEO of AVG, admits that being the first in the industry to offer free products has "kind of put us a little bit in a box", but slowly the company is succeeding in convincing investors that AVG has evolved from offering just hardcore security into what he calls a "peace-of-mind" product across multiple platforms - a process that's being made easier by the release of such strong financial results.
Richard Seewald, a partner at the Zurich-based private equity outfit ALPHA Associates, which was an early investor in AVG, says that the company's strong performance is being driven by its leading position in the consumer security space as well as increasingly the growth of its internet-search business. "The continued growth of AVG, quarter on quarter, since the IPO is in our view demonstrable of the viability of this model," he says.
Smith says diversification is key to surviving in this rapidly evolving business. "If you and I were having this conversation a few years ago, we'd be discussing a free product with premium-based services - but that model won't get you anywhere today," he tells bne. "Focusing on security alone in a market that's highly commoditized between us, other premium companies, and with new players like Microsoft coming into the market, and added to that the growth rate of shipments of computers is declining, is a problem."
"Diversifying our product portfolio and leveraging the goodwill built by our brand for the last five years was one reason why we were able to go public earlier this year because we had a more robust story to tell, not one just about premium security," he says in a sly dig at Avast.
The release this summer of AVG's 2013 product suite, which moved the company firmly outside the pure internet security business, epitomizes this. Smith says that while the core of its business will always be security, the new products include technology to increase the speed and efficiency of a user's computer; a big section on privacy, which identifies what websites are tracking a user when online and rating them to warn if there are suspicions that those sites are selling a user's information; and free telephone support in English-speaking countries on all its products, both for free and paid users.
"Our free product is still better than most paid products - better detection and better protection, and also includes anti-spyware and a whole bunch of extra functionality including privacy," Smith says. "There are things in our free product that you can't even get in many of our competitors' paid products."
Further, in October, AVG launched its cloud care product for small companies as those kinds of businesses stop being so reliant on hardware.
"We're evolving from hardcore security into a 'peace-of-mind' product across multiple platforms, such as mobile, trying to make people's user experience better, faster, easier and safer," says Smith. "We're leveraging the trust of our brand that was built up in the security aspect and diversifying into other areas."
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How to Draw a Heart
Rediscovering my soul in ink
Learning to feel, forgetting to think.
atomic heart, do you hear me?
river soul and bloodless scythes
darkness collapsed and moths inside
the riddle of a riddle of a love in tides of
blossom heart, can you hear me?
I'm seeking you next to me; open artery
of earthquake symmetry and I can't see
the echo of an echo of a love in tides of
Windswept monument; a pretense ego
a weathered birth and caustic nerve
withering roots within the starless sky -
can you dream me into two?
And if I set myself on fire, just what will you do?
Watching me melt away. I've got nothing to lose.
Yeah, watching you watching me.
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RFIB Group has appointed Richard Scott to be divisional director of its energy team.
Scott has 27 years experience in the industry and joins RFIB Group from JLT Group Ltd where he also specialised in the Energy sector. He has also worked for Aon.
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Chapter Nineteen: The Watchers of the Woods (1)Mature
Chapter Nineteen:
The Watchers of the Woods
Snake haunted Simon's dreams again, just as it had so many times before. He had long since grown accustomed to the sensation of it sliding through his brain, the strange, unpleasantly moist softness of its metaphysical skin rubbing up against his thoughts, and thus, he scarcely cared.
While he slept, Snake took him to the city once more. Simon had lost count of how many occasions it had seen fit to bring him here in the past, but it didn't matter. Snake took him here to scare him, but Simon wasn't scared.
Snake didn't understand that.
In fact, Snake didn't understand Simon in any way, shape or form.
And that was fine by him.
The city was vast. The city was dangerous. The city was strange. The city stank. But to Simon, it was beautiful.
"This," began Snake, just as it had every time it had brought him here, since the first time, when Simon was thirteen years old, "is what your world shall become, if Time is allowed to proceed as it pleases. Behold the filth."
Simon saw the filth—but there was filth in his world, too. He had lived ankle-deep in it for two years.
"See the indecency."
But Simon saw no indecency. He saw women wearing trousers. Women, he concluded, looked good in trousers.
"Violence is rampant."
As it was everywhere, home included.
"Families are broken."
Had Simon ever encountered a family that wasn't broken in one way or another? He couldn't recall ever meeting one.
"Religion is disregarded."
But Simon did not think so. The city's structures—great towers of metal and glass, shaped like strange gems and crystals—demonstrated otherwise. As did the horseless carriages and flying machines. The people here worshipped a god, and that god's name was Science.
"Immorality is allowed to strut without fear of consequences."
Simon didn't look this time. He knew what he would in all likelihood see. Instead, he focused all of his energy on Snake's invisible presence and addressed it directly.
"What gives you the right to define immorality? You're a fucking parasite. You live off the life-force of others. I'm afraid that sounds rather immoral to me, old chap."


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Vox Felina Explores TNR Issues
If you're a regular reader of ModernCat (who isn't?), you know that this week the blog took a detour around feline furnishings and devoted the week's posts to a discussion of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) issues. TNR is a hot topic, pitting cat lovers against environmentalists, bird lovers, and misinformed bureaucrats. The irony of course, is that …
Nutrition is Chemistry . . . Are Corn and Beer Nutritious?
Talking about animal nutrition on this blog is like throwing rocks at a hornet's nest. People tend to get riled up really fast. A few days ago I wrote a nutrition post that was designed to make people angry, and it worked as predicted (I also apologized for the post in the comments section). I …
Delaware SPCA Rescues 'Throng' of Adoptable Cats from Hoarder
It's a rare thing for a hoarder rescue to result in immediately adoptable cats. But that's the case with a recent rescue in Delaware. Last week, the Delaware County SPCA received almost 50 cats from an alleged hoarding situation. Unlike the typically grim hoarder rescue that brings numerous sick cats, nearly all of the felines …
Be the Change: Pet Food Employees Renovate Cincinnati Shelter
I was at BlogPaws last week, and although the conference is still in its nascent stages (you'd never guess by how well it was organized), it already has established a tradition of making the world a better place for animals — whether in small steps or larger, well-funded ones. The grassroots "Be the Change for …
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"Strategie und Takitk" was founded by the Austrian business consultant Klaus Schmerbeck who has so far been moderating the group by himself. Now, however, he got himself some competent support: Alexander Zimmermann, CEO & Partner of SOLYP Informatik GmbH and expert in digitizing strategic management processes, will now be serving as a co-moderator of the group.
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Oprah Tells Lindsey Lohan To 'Cut The Bull Sh*t' During Sit Down [Video]
In a new 8-part series set to air This Sunday on Own; viewers are giving an unflinching look into the life of one of the world's most sought-after celebrities. The docu-series follows Lohan as she returns to New York in hopes of building a new life. Check out the trailer above as well as Lohan's reality check from Oprah, in which O tells the child star to "Cut the bull Sh*t".


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International Potato Center (CIP) Job in Nigeria for a Seed Systems Consultant
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and sustainable management of natural resources.
International Potato Center (CIP) is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Seed Systems Consultant
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
- The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a consultant with global experience in managing and facilitating seed systems activities with special focus on multiple biofortified crops including orange-fleshed sweet potato, vitamin A yellow cassava, vitamin A orange maize and high iron beans.
- This consultancy contract is for 10 working days spread over the period September to December 2016, with possibility of extension, subject to performance and availability of funding.
The consultant will work closely with CIAT, CIMMYT, CIP, IITA and Harvest Plus and the other consortium partners to coordinate the seed systems activities, synthesize seed systems progress reports and support capacity development activities as called upon. The specific activities include to:
- Work with the seed experts under BNFB to ensure effective networking, collaboration and communication to facilitate a strategic focus on mainstreaming bio fortification into country breeding programs;
- Synthesize the respective commodity based seed systems progress reports and develop consolidated seed systems progress reports.
- Provide input to the seed systems partners' needs assessment exercise and subsequent capacity development response strategy.
- Work with the seed systems experts to define the terms of reference for seed systems platforms in Nigeria and Tanzania.
- Act as the 'secretary' to the seed systems platform, and ensure that meetings are scheduled regularly by rotating conveners. The platform will provide the opportunity to deliberate on topical cross-cutting seed systems issues, develop implementation strategies, associated work plans and agree on appropriate division of labor. The platform will also provide opportunities for monitoring and learning;
- Academic Qualifications: Relevant PhD degree with specialization in Plant breeding, Agronomy, Seed technology or related fields;
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- Experience: Extensive experience in developing seed systems in selected commodity value chain and strengthening seed supply chain, with a focus on (seed and grain) market development and commercialization;
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Updated: Sep 01, 2016 01:56 AM PDT
NewsChannel 21's John Hendricks reports on the latest in the Burdick murder case
Goofy makes his debut, Babe Ruth hits his final home run, JFK sets sights on the moon, Ali taunts Liston, "Star Wars" hits theaters, and Oprah signs off, all on this day.
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"Mary Had a Little Lamb" is first published, the Brooklyn Bridge opens, Major League Baseball gets lit up, Bob Dylan is born, and "Thelma & Louise" premieres in theaters, all on this day.
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Casa Ciotta overlooks the beach of Punta Grande , a town surrounded by cliffs of white marl and tuff which is just a few steps from the Scala Dei Turchi .
Each portion of the villa with sea views offers 2 to 4 beds and include : bedroom, living room with kitchen , sofa double bed , bathroom and private terrace .
The house was renovate and furnished in every detail respecting its original style. The furniture is of Sicilian 800 and belong to furnishing Historic Home . The wood and terracotta craft , built-in kitchen floors covered with old majolica tiles , the bathroom is elegant and equipped with a shower .
Casa Ciotta was born in 1887 as a summer residence of our family and is the first kind in the Gulf of Punta Grande. It has a splendid sea view and direct access to the beach and the surrounding Mediterranean greenery .
Our house was built in 1887 by Francis Ciotti, our great-grandfather. Since then it has always been inhabited for summer vacations from four generations that have followed
Our house has been inhabited various guests over the decades but it was also closed during the two great wars of the '900.
Calogero's grandfather, was consular representative for Sweden and Norway.
Had important relationships with foreign countries was an educated man and a fine pianist. On several occasions it distinguished guests enjoyed the moonlight with a glass of wine cheered by the sound of a grand piano still present on the upper floor.
We really like to have contact with the people and this activity allows us to make good friends.
We want to keep us in line with the tradition and share with others the pleasure of enjoying our sea.
The location of the house is privileged: right on the water and on the beach. It makes you feel at hand sea even if you stay on the terrace. Summer evenings with starry sky you enjoy particularly.
The house is old and full of history. This makes you immediately as soon as you cross the threshold.
The fact that it always belonged to our family makes it special because it gives a very clear identity.
Our family is very attentive to the needs of guests who can express their wishes without fear of causing trouble. It always happens that we entertain pleasant to drink good wine or a snack together.
The area is also very rich in cultural attractions.
The Valley of Temples is known to everyone, but you can not forget that where born Pirandello and Camilleri whose writings are inspired by typical human characteristics of the place. unique characteristics in terms of sympathy, intelligence and life philosophy.
Eugenia and Gabriella are such warm and gracious hostesses. The property and rooms are beautiful right on the beach. All you hear is the ocean and birds. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to unplug and unwind. Thanks again Eugenia and Gabriella for such a lovely stay and the pastries you gave us when we were leaving were delicious!
Staying in this 19th century villa was the best part of our holiday in Sicily. The house has its specific, historical charm, it is just 20 meters from the beach, you sleep excellent and hear the sea waves in the vicinity. But what is more important are the owners, Eugenia and Mauricius, and Gabi, who will make you feel at home. Always helpfulful, but never intrusive, provdiing the best tips and often small surprises as a piece of fruit or a nice glass of wine. We enjoyed our stay fully!
We stayed for a week in the comfortable small apartement with a nice bedroom (kingsize bed), a perfectly equipped kitchen (gas), ensuite bathroom and private patio where we had breakfast in the sun. The apartement and the linen were clean, hot water for showers always worked (boiler).
The clean sandy beach is literally just 20sec away and has a beach bar, also the Scala Dei Turci (white-washed cliffs) could be reached in walking distance (10min). The car can be parked just off the house.
Our hosts Maurizio, Eugenia and Marco were overwhelmingly friendly and helpful with anything, it was a real pleasure meeting them.
We had a very very pleasant time and would recommend this apartement to any couple who want to enjoy a lovely holiday.
Nadine and Sven from Germany
We had a great time and enjoyed the hospitality of Eugenia and Maurizio very much.
The place is great, clean, quiet and good equipped.
There is a nice beach in front of the house and actually one could just be at the sandy beach or hang out on the two patios around the house the whole time and relax.
The villa with a great history is also a good hub to make trips to the temples and museums in Agrigento or the other beautiful beaches some minutes away by car.
And it is just around the corner of Scala dei Turci, there you can enjoy a nice sunset every evening.
Hannah and Adrian
Un accueil chaleureux, on entre par le jardin directement de la plage. On s'endort au bruit des vagues, on prend le petit déj. sur le balcon face à la mer. Nous on a adoré !
Ein Ort zum Wohlfühlen, Entspannen und viel Abwechslung. Eine wunderschöne Wohnung mit Meeresblick und Meeresrauschen, Zugang direkt zum Strand. Wir fanden eine geräumige Wohnung mit schönen alten Möbeln ausgestattet und kleiner Küchenzeile vor, alles war sehr sauber. Die Vermieter waren sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und wir verbrachten einen netten gemeinsamen Abend.
Sehr nahe sind die Tempel und die Altstadt von Agrigento und Scala dein Tuchei. Insgesamt sehr empfehlenswert.
The splendid setting of the Scala dei Turchi frames Puntagrande Beach, which our house overlooks. Only a few steps down the driveway and you are on the beach. There is also a bathing establishment very close by (50 meters,) with a restaurant-bar and musical entertainment on Sunday afternoons. The sea is particularly suitable for families because it is shallow and sandy and lends itself to the amusement of children. Lovers of rock are just a few meters' walk from coves and cliffs of particular beauty, in particular, the Scala dei Turchi, a brilliantly white cliff that rises above the sea, in the shape of a natural staircase between two sandy beaches. Its name derives from past raids of Saracen pirates, who found shelter there. At 500 meters (walking along the shore to the east) are the remains of a Roman Villa. In the small adjacent establishment, you can practice spinning, zumba, beach volleyball and water aerobics. In just a few minutes by car, you can reach the town of Porto Empedocle, to which in 2003 was added the name Vigata, the imaginary place where Inspector Montalbano, the protagonist of Camilleri's novels, lives. Lucky tourists may meet the famous writer in the streets of his home town. Continuing towards Agrigento, you will find Caos, the birthplace of the great Pirandello. A few more kilometers and you will be immersed in the Valley of the Temples, a thrilling excursion into history and the origins of Western culture.
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I got lucky, says Rafael Nadal after edging Grigor Dimitrov
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630 Jewel Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447
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Demand Burl Oaks! Steps to Wayzata, Luce Line Trail and Wayzata schools! Great room w/vaulted beam ceilings! Enormous kitchen w/newer appliances! New siding, roof and windows 2016! Private screen porch! Finished family room w/fireplace and glass doors to private deck! End of cul-de-sac location! Wooded private lot. Great neighborhood and a super clean home! Separate laundry room, oversize garage and newer mechanicals!
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Property Details for 630 Jewel Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 1 Full | 2 Three-Qtr
Lot Size: 0.50 Acres
Lot Dimensions: 140x126x50x200x83
Year Built: 1981
Garage Dimensions: 2 car
Garage: Attached Garage, Driveway - Asphalt
Style: (SF) Four or More Level Split
Water: City Water/Connected, City Water - In Street
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected, City Sewer - In Street
Square Feet: 2970
Above Ground Sq Ft: 1830
Below Ground Sq Ft: 1140 (approx)
Room Information for 630 Jewel Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447
Upper Floor
Living Room: 17x15
Bedroom 1: 15x12
Bedroom 2: 14x11
Bedroom 3: 12x12
Main Floor
Dining Room: 13x11
Kitchen: 18x14
Porch: 20x12
Lower Floor
Family Room: 23x15
Bedroom 4: 14x12
Fifth (5th) Bedroom: 15x11
Storage Room: 20x12
Family Room Characteristics: Main Level, Lower Level, 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings, Great Room
School Information for 630 Jewel Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447
School District: Wayzata
School District Phone: 763-745-5000
Interior Features for 630 Jewel Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447
Appliances: Range, Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Exhaust Fan/Hood, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener - Owned, Disposal, Air-To-Air Exchanger, Furnace Humidifier
Air Cond: Central
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplaces: Yes
Basement: (1140 sq Finished) Walkout, Full, Finished (Livable), Drain Tiled, Sump Pump, Day/Lookout Windows, Egress Windows
Exterior Features for 630 Jewel Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447
Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Heavy
Lot Dimensions: 140x126x50x200x83
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Zoning: Residential-Single
Financial Considerations for 630 Jewel Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447
Tax Amount: $5,620
Taxes w/Assessments: $5,620
Tax/Property ID: 3211822230046
Tax Year: 2016
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Venus Theatre
The Venus Theatre is a major American regional theater in Laurel, Maryland. The theater was founded by Deborah Randall in 2001. The theatrical company is currently the largest production company in Maryland focused primarily on the retelling and adaptation of classics.[1] Past productions have won the Maryland Theatrical Association's Best Drama Prize in 2002 and 2005.[2] The current musical director is Alan Scott.
Recent productions include Shakespeare's Measure for Measure and On Thin Ice. The theater's annual "retro-classic" new works series for 2009 featured Chris Wind's Not Such Stuff, Julia Homokay's Homokay's Medea, Vanda's Why'd Ya Make Me Wear This, Joe, and Jacob M. Appel's Helen of Sparta. [3]
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- ^ Laurel Leader, Oct. 1, 2005
- ^ Horwitz, Jane. Washington Post, December 17, 2008. Page C08.
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Top seed Nadal, who was also champion in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010, took his overall Paris record to 45 wins against just one defeat and victory also meant he hangs on to his world number one spot.
It was the 25-year-old Spaniard's 17th win over Federer in 25 meetings and fourth in a Roland Garros final.
But unlike the pair's 2008 clash, when Federer managed to win just four games in the most one-sided final in 30 years, Nadal was made to work harder for his sixth Paris title.
He had to come from 2-5 in the opener, saving a set point, and then squandered a 4-2 lead in the third as 29-year-old Federer, the 2009 champion and bidding for a 17th Grand Slam title, threatened to launch a stunning comeback.
In the end, he was undone by a combination of Nadal's claycourt prowess and his own 56 unforced errors.
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15 August 2016 City in the spotlight, Insider's Guide
The Notting Hill Carnival has become a London institution. Over the August Bank Holiday (this year the 28th and 29th August) the streets of Notting Hill, West London burst into colour, sound-tracked by some of the meatiest sound systems you're likely to see this side of Kingston, Jamaica.
The celebration of Jamaican culture begun in 1964 and has ballooned into the largest street festival in Europe. This year's celebrations take on even greater meaning as its founder Sam King MBE, a Jamaican migrant who became the first black man to be mayor of Southwark, died this year. From humble beginnings (500 people attended the first festival), the carnival now attracts over 1 million revellers over the two days, with 50,000 performers taking part in the parade.
Celebrate his passing in a style that would make him proud and head on down to the celebrations. If you're staying in any of our West London hotels, such as easyHotel London Paddington, easyHotel London South Kensington or easyHotel London Earls Court, you will be well placed to stumble home after a day of carnival, Red Stripe and jerk chicken.
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Sunday 28th is children's day. The floats start from 10am, you can expect the dancing to be a bit more PG-13 and the revellers tend to be a bit quieter on this day. If you do intend to travel with children it may be best to get there a touch earlier than you would normally and get yourself a good spot to enjoy the floats passing by.
Monday 29th is the grand finale. 60 bands dressed exuberantly will pass by on the floats. But the real party can be found in the side streets and away from the main parade route. There will be 38 static sound systems to be found.
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Doing a bit of homework before you go is the best way to enjoy the sound systems. There's nothing less fun than being stuck in a bottle neck around a chilled out reggae sound system when all you want is jump in the air drum & bass. Below is our pick of the best:
Gladdy Wax
Gladwin Right (Gladdy Wax) is regarded as a hero of the London reggae scene. The sound system has been going for over 40 years. Expect classic reggae tunes from one of the finest selectors at the carnival. Find them adjacent to 304/306 Portobello Road.
CMC Matrix
You want that jump around drum & bass? This is the place for you. A fixture of the carnival for over 25 years, they'll be playing on All Saint's Road opposite The Pelican pub.
High Grade
Another classic reggae sound system. It's systems such as this one that the carnival was built on and around. Bass heavy reggae music that's made a beeline straight from Jamaica to the streets of London. Find them on the corner of Oxford Gardens and St Lawrence Terrace.
King Tubby's
For seasoned revellers King Tubby needs no introduction. For first-timers, King Tubby was an innovator in the dub genre. Often referred to as a scientist of sound, he met an untimely demise in 1989. But his sound lives on in his system to be found on Clydesdale Road, outside Clydesdale House.
Nasty Love Mixing Lab
A staple of carnival since 1979, this is where you'll find the nastiest, dirtiest dancehall and bashment sounds to be found in W11. Growling MCs and rumbling beats are order of the day on Colville Gardens.
Sir Lloyd
Shy FX is a hero in the jungle and drum & bass scene. His presence on the Sir Lloyd sound system draws big crowds and even bigger stars. Expect big-name special guests at this historic spot outside 54 Leamington Road Villas on Tavistock Road.
Carnival is an assault on the senses. And the sound is just the half of it.
The smells and tastes of the Caribbean need to be enjoyed as well. Stalls will be dotted all over the place, thick plumes of smoke will waft over the crowds from oil drum BBQs. The smell is sharp and sweet at the same time, with a rich smokiness. This is jerk chicken preparation. It's the biggest food export of Jamaica and is enjoyed with rice and peas. For something a little more adventurous sample curried goat, don't be put off by the hunks of bone, it's all part of the experience.
The Best Comic Cons in the UK
March 2017 | Insider's Guide
Comic Book Conventions, or Comic Cons, are hugely popular around the globe, forming some of the biggest celebrations of modern pop culture and covering film, sci-fi, gaming, anime, manga, comic books, cosplay, web comics, and fantasy novels. There are plenty of Comic Cons happening around the UK this year, drawing a huge number of fans from all around the country.
7 Incredible Summer Music Festivals in London
March 2017 | City in the spotlight
London is the place to be in the summer time; the entire city becomes one with big party, with bars, parks, markets and clubs all playing host to hundreds of locals and tourists alike, all out to have a good time and make the most of the long, sunny days. There is no shortage of music and dance festivals over the summer months as well, with just about every weekend holding a different festival. With such an overwhelming number of options, we've come up with a list of all of our favourites to help point you in the right direction.
London on the cheap
February 2017 | Insider's Guide
London is many things; cheap it is not. Or at least that's what they want you to think. And yeah sure, it's hard to find good, cheap things to do. But it makes it all the more rewarding when you do find a gem of a place with an inoffensive price tag.


text: Door has been opened for 2008 first-round pick to prove he can carry load By Calvin Watkins ESPNDallas.com Archive SAN ANTONIO -- We've been waiting a long time for this moment. Felix Jones finally enters a season as the starting running back for the Dallas Cowboys. The man he learned from, Marion Barber, has moved on to the Chicago Bears. When Barber was here, he knocked over defenders, was dependable on third-and-short and provided the spark the running game needed. Barber's physical gifts left him over time, and the Cowboys decided to go in a different direction by cutting him and giving Jones the starting gig. "A great mentor," Jones said of Barber. "He shows you how to be a running back and how to be a professional and all of those aspects. He's a good person, a good personality, a true teacher of the game. I learned a lot from him." Read the rest: http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/6842490/felix-jones-gets-chance-man-dallas-cowboys


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This is about one of my female characters in a parallel universe where she is a he. This is a story where this 17 year old fights evil and stands for justice in all of his street kid glory. . . . He lives with his mother, a yaoi manga fanatic, and his father, a more normal and saine person. He is constantly being laughed at and beaten up. See how he deals with his first crisis . . . . being called gay and being fought over by a guy necromancer and a female demon . . . . will he make out in one
"Hey girly, you look good, you want to hang out with me don't you?" said a man who had pinned a teenage girl up against the wall. She looked scared and screamed, "Won't someone help me?! Please? Help!" she turned her face away from the guy who had leaned in to kiss her.
"You! Unhand that nice lady! Villain! " the both of them looked to see who it was and why they had such a childish voice. There he was. Standing at a great height of 5 ft max, looking more like a 12 year old than his actual 17 years. He was accusingly pointing at the man and looked rather scrawny. His clothes were torn and he generally looked like he was homeless.
"Ha! you really expect me to think that a kid like you can take me on? You are an idiot!" at this point the dude let go of the girl who sunk to the floor in horror. Her "savior" was gonna be fertilizer in a minute or two and she couldn't help him.
After a while, this "villain" got tired of beating up this kid who really didn't know when to shut up. So he got up and left. The little boy with ice blue hair and ice blue eyes looked up at him, "Is that all you got mister . . . . " at the end of the sentence he coughed up a mouthful of blood. The man looked back and shook his head.
"Gotta learn how to keep your mouth shut kid . . . . " with that he was gone.
"QC3! What happened! Why are you all beat up?" a women with black hair said, jumping up at the sight of her son beaten up and bleeding out his mouth. He turned and looked at her through his only good eye, "I saved a lady today momma . . . there was a man messing with her and I got him to leave her alone. . . . "
A man entered and looked at them both, "QC3! When are you going to learn that getting yourself beaten up is not going to help anyone or thing! your just wasting your days . . . . " QC3 turned and glanced at him, "Papa . . . " The man just sighed, "you should stick to what you can do QC3 . . . you live longer that way." he turned and left with that. QC3 turned to his mother, and beamed at her before falling over unconscious.
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