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USGBC National Approves LDA Office LEED Course
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The Next Generation of Green Lighting
LEED Credential Maintenance Program Course offered by Lighting Design Alliance
The Lighting Design Alliance office provides a real world example of the effectiveness of sustainable design, operating at only 0.1W per sq. ft, where the stringent CA Title 24 Energy Code allots 1.2W per sq. ft. Looking forward, architects and designers will need to have an arsenal of creative solutions for energy savings, and this case study presents and evaluates more than 10 installed real world applications, while redefining the perception of a commercial office for the future. This presentation will walk you through the renovation of an office/manufacturing building and its goal of achieving a design meeting LEED Platinum standards, including more than 10 unique lighting and daylighting solutions. Then the presentation describes a more advanced Healthcare project (Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi) which uses innovative lighting and shading to achieve LEED certification while maintaining patient comfort.
Learning Objectives:
•List methods on how to enhance energy performance in a building.
•Recognize which credits can be achieved in building renovation.
•Utilize and customize daylighting techniques and products to fit their projects' needs.
•Describe how lighting controls can modify energy consumption and ensure comfort and productivity.
The Next Generation of Green Lighting
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Prepare to be swept away to a tropical paradise at the annual Texas A&M International University Una Primavera Mexicana Concert Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the University's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall.
This event is free and open to the public.
"Every year the TAMIU Ballet Folklórico premieres new dances from a different state or region in México for the Laredo community to enjoy. This year in commemoration of the TAMIU Ballet Folklórico's 10-year anniversary, two new regions will be premiered. The new dances are from the Huasteca region of Veracruz and Querétaro," said Gabriela Mendoza-García, TAMIU Ballet Folklórico director and founding member.
The Women's City Club of Laredo sponsored the purchase of the Huasteca, Veracruz, dance costumes.
The group has progressed from makeshift costumes and outdoor rehearsals to authentic, traditional attire typical of the region in the 10 years since its inception on campus. The TAMIU Ballet Folklórico has the distinction of being the first performing arts organization on campus.
"The TAMIU Ballet Folklórico marked its 10-year anniversary in October 2006 and we plan to celebrate this milestone with our audience at our Una Primavera Mexicana concert," said Mendoza-García.
"We have invited TAMIU Ballet Folklórico alumni to participate in all aspects of this concert and they agreed to serve as MCs, ushers, volunteers and dancers. The TAMIU Ballet Folklórico has made a tremendous impact in the lives of students!" added Mendoza-García.
In addition to the celebration, the Dr. Francisco Mendoza Memorial Scholarship recipient will be announced.
In the past 10 years, the TAMIU Ballet Folklórico has presented dances from the states of Nuevo León, Jálisco, Veracruz, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Chiapas, Michoacán, Zacatecas, Puebla, Colima and Chihuahua.
"TAMIU Ballet Folklórico members have performed in Dallas, Nuevo Laredo, Zapata, San Ignacio, Kingsville, Corpus Christi and California to various audiences to promote and preserve the beauty of Mexican dance," explained Mendoza-García.
The concert will feature performances by the TAMIU Ballet Folklórico, TAMIU TAMIU Ballet Folklórico Juvenil and the TAMIU Mariachi Internacional.
For more information, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences department of fine and performing arts at 326.2654 or e-mail Mendoza-García at email@example.com
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Less than a week after vehicle dealers attacked officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in Kaduna burning their patrol van, officers of the service once again came under another attack in the hands of daredevil smugglers in Ogun.
In this renewed attack at the Toll-gate end of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, operational vehicle of the service was damaged and burnt beyond recognition.
Speaking yesterday on condition of anonymity, one of the affected officers who said he escaped death by whisker said about five of his colleagues are missing in action.
Narrating his ordeals to our correspondent, the officers said they were on a routine patrol when they accosted and seized three vehicles laden with frozen chickens and foreign parboiled rice.
He said, "We are on a routine patrol this morning (yesterday) when we saw three vehicles filled with poultry products and foreign parboiled rice. We impounded the vehicles and on our way to the office we were attacked by smugglers and a vehicle with frozen chickens which one of our Officer was driving was attacked and let loose."
The officer who told me correspondent that he escaped by whisker said his colleague who drove the contraband-laden vehicle had to take refuge at the nearest police station when he was attacked.
"One of the vehicles was rescued by the smugglers and one of our officers was the one driving it. He had to take refuge in a nearest police station else he would have been killed."
Explaining further, on how the Customs vehicle was burnt, he said, "After taking the contraband to the office, the CG compliance team was on patrol when they ran into the mob and were attacked."
He disclosed further that the officers who had no fore knowledge of the earlier incident were attacked and their vehicles burnt.
"The officers that were attacked are on routine patrol when they ran into the mob, they were not the first crop of officers who impounded the frozen poultry products and foreign rice."
He however disclosed that no one knows the whereabout of the officers.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer, FOU A, Jerry Attah confirmed the attack on Customs officers.
Attah said, "Our officers were ambushed and attacked on their way to the office after making the seizures of frozen chickens and imported rice."
Attah also confirmed to our correspondent that a customs patrol vehicle was burnt and officers were mobbed.
"The CG compliance team were on a routine patrol and they ran into the mob who attacked and burnt their patrol van. Presently, we don't know the status of the officers."
Attah also stated that the remaining two vehicles laden with rice and frozen foods are in their custody.
"Two out of three vehicles laden with rice and vehicles chicken are in our custody. One Mazda 626- KTU504AL and Volkswagen with no plate number is presently in our warehouse."
Attah also said that Customs checkpoints at Stan, Ota in Ogun State were also attacked by the smugglers.
"Customs checkpoint at Atan gas been attacked but Investigations is ongoing to determine the whereabout of our Officers," he said on phone.


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Name: Joe
Germantown, Tennessee (Zone 7b)
Be sure you're right, than go ahead
Jan 6, 2015 10:53 AM CST
|Over the past 4 years, I've had a lot of success from annual flower seeds from Swallowtail Seed. I usually order about $50 of petunias, impatiens, geraniums, etc. Last year, I had very good results with their Pinto Premium White to Rose Geranium seeds. Sadly, these are sold out now for 2015. Very strong, tall, profusely bloomers. This year from Burpee's, I will try Super Sugar Snap Peas in half whiskey barrels with a tomato cage as a trellis. Can't wait until it's time to plant. Using internet plans, I've made a PVC fluorescent plant light stand and am looking forward to trying that out.
Jan 6, 2015 12:08 PM CST
|I'm a fan of Swallowtail's seeds, too, Joe. They're among a very few pansy seed suppliers whose seed actually germinates and grows for me. Not saying that others' seeds wouldn't grow for most folks, but for pansy challenged peeps like me, they're great!
How did you germinate your pelargoniums? I've tried trade seeds several times with no luck. So far I've pretty much given up, and I've just gone back to buying plants instead.
I'm with you on starting peas...can't wait!!
Name: Joe
Germantown, Tennessee (Zone 7b)
Be sure you're right, than go ahead
Jan 6, 2015 1:19 PM CST
I've been starting pelargoniums from seed for a decade or so. I start with a mix of vermiculite, shredded sphagnum moss, and some perlite. No hard and fast measurements, just so it's "fluffy" and loose. I like shallow plastic containers like butter tubs or similar types. Holes in bottom and bottom watered till saturated. Place seeds on top of mix, sprinkle a very little more mix on top, just to keep them in place, and than into a seeding tray with plastic cover. I use a heating mat and place under plant lights on a timer with 16 hour time setting. There is a whole world of discussion over them needing dark to germinate or light, but I prefer them under the light tubes. Usually see growth in 3 to 4 days, and than transplant up to a 4" pot and on to a 6" pot with the same starting soil mix. Later, I pot up with good potting soils or put in the garden. It is a joy to see them germinate and know the beauty that will follow in their flowers. There are many, many ways to start them, and individual gardners have their preferred ways. This works for me. Good luck!
Jan 6, 2015 2:22 PM CST
|Thank you!
It's very likely that these are another one of those types of seeds that need warmer soil that what I've been providing. I may try using a heat mat this year.
Jan 6, 2015 3:48 PM CST
|Chelle, Don,t cover the seed much, just a sprinkle of seed soil. Also you could do the damp paper towel in a zip lock technique. Watch every day and then plant when you see germination.
Sempervivum for Sale
Jan 6, 2015 5:20 PM CST
|Thanks Julia.
I do manage to germinate a lot of things using the baggie method, but so far the pelargoniums have remained stubborn.
Jan 6, 2015 7:07 PM CST
| They should be easy. Where do you get the seed?
Sempervivum for Sale
Jan 6, 2015 7:39 PM CST
|These were several different types of trade seeds. No idea how old they were, or anything else. I've been tempted to order some ...just to see if the seeds themselves were the issue, but I haven't yet.
Jan 6, 2015 7:46 PM CST
|I think it must have been the seeds. These are so easy, order a package from some place. The spouts come up in 3-7 days. My problem with seed grown pels. is I never get a bloom on them until about 4th of July.
Sempervivum for Sale
Jan 6, 2015 10:36 PM CST
|@chelle they are pretty easy so maybe the seeds you got were old? I've grown them often. Now I winter over a lot in the GH and then take cuttings so I haven't started seeds for a couple of years but I probably will add some more colors next year.
I get a lot of seeds from Swallowtail as well. We really like them! Our order should be arriving any day now. We have them sent to Jen and she takes what she wants and passes the rest to me. But she will keep some of mine to WS since it's challenging here because we don't get as much cold. Not this year tho!
Jan 7, 2015 6:39 AM CST
|Swallowtail has always been a good source for me too.
I like to order Lobelia from them--they have a good selection of colours.
Except the red, which I get from Stokes.
Jan 7, 2015 10:55 AM CST
|I like swallowtail as well. Anyone know whats up with Summerhill Seeds, they seem to be out of a bunch of variety's and been that way for some time.
Sempervivum for Sale
Jan 7, 2015 11:11 AM CST
|Unfortunately Summerhill gets going way later than the rest of the seed companies. It really is just a very small seed vendor, I think Robin may even be the only employee, not sure though.
But I love her selection and I almost always get stuff from there late Spring......even though by then I REALLY don't need anything more!
Jan 7, 2015 11:19 AM CST
|Thanks Jennifer, I'm going to hold for her. I really like some of her seeds.
Sempervivum for Sale
Jan 7, 2015 12:08 PM CST
|Yes, Julia she has really nice product. And she is wonderfully nice.
Jan 7, 2015 1:32 PM CST
|I've never even tried pels from seed. It's one of those annuals that are so readily available, and so cheap, here that I just buy them locally. Wax begonias too.
Jan 7, 2015 2:05 PM CST
|They get a good price for them here, anywhere from 3.95 and up to 5.95 per plant.
Sempervivum for Sale
Jan 7, 2015 3:50 PM CST
|$9.95 for mature plants here last year.
Jan 7, 2015 4:34 PM CST
|I can't swear to what I paid last year but I think a big pel in a 4" pot it was $4 each if you buy 4 or more. Smaller sizes are cheaper. And I know that the wax begonias were $1.69 per six pack of cells.
Jan 7, 2015 5:02 PM CST
| The wax begonias are usually an affordable price.
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Fish is the primary ingredient of a fish dish. Other ingredients, such as garlic and onion, are dispensable. Short of the latter, fish is still fish. But without the former, the dish would be unworthy of the title. So is tango, which is made of many elements. Among them some decides the basic characteristics of tango, without which the dance cannot make itself; others are less essential, causing no harm if they are a bit less or more. We often see tangueras made their dance neither fish nor fowl, because in it the subsidiaries superseded the primary.
So, what is the primary ingredient of tango? Beginners tend to think it's the steps, but that's wrong. Steps, like garlic and onion, are subsidiary. The key ingredient of tango is the embrace, which decides the features of the dance. By embrace I do not mean open embrace. Tango as "the dance of love" is evolved from the real embrace. When two lovers hug each other, they lean intimately into each other, chest against chest, cheek touches cheek, and arms encircle and hold each other tightly. They do not make a fake hugging gesture without actually touching each other's body. A pretended embrace may look like a real embrace, but the parties involved can tell. Stage dancers use a pretended embrace in order to perform for an audience. But social dancers do not tango for that. They tango to enjoy the intimacy and affinity between themselves, which is why they use a real and snug embrace. This is the fundamental difference between tango and all show dances, including the stage tango. (See Social Tango and Performance Tango.)
Other dissimilarities are the consequences of this fundamental difference. For example, unlike other dances in which the dancers use their arms and hands to lead and follow, in tango communications are carried out through the torso. Although the arms and hands can transmit intentions, they are not as direct and effective as the torso. Dancers can achieve better understanding and synchronization by using their torsos to lead and follow. Intimate bodily contact is not only comfortable, but also susceptible, effective in exchanging feelings, resulting in a deeper understanding and agreement between the partners. The distinct features of the tango steps are associate with the embrace also. Since the torsos of the partners are connected in the embrace, the woman has to turn her lower body sideways in order to move around the man. This technique, known as dissociation (see Dissociation and Gear Effect), is the basis of most tango steps, making the dance particularly capable of displaying the feminine beauty of the woman. The intimate embrace also attaches importance to the feelings, causing tango to be a sentimental and feeling-oriented dance. (See The Conceptional Beauty of Tango.) Although formalist dancers have made unremitting efforts to exploit the visual impression of tango, the style that they have created cannot satisfy the needs deeply rooted in the human nature for intimacy, love, connection and the communication of feelings. These needs can only be met through real embrace.
A young woman wrote about the importance of the embrace in tango this way, "From the perspective of a girl, I think tango has two layers. The first layer is the core layer, which is maintaining a comfortable embrace with the partner in the dance and letting him feel your absolute obedience and sufficient control of yourself. If you can do that, you will be able to survive the milonga even if you only can dance ballroom. The second layer is external, to pursue the aesthetics or the visual beauty like other dances such as ballet, with similar artistic requirements. To put it in another way, ignoring the first layer and focusing only on the second layer is not tango. In most cases, if you can integrate some second layer techniques into a solid first layer foundation, your tango will be quite stunning already." I appreciate this young woman's insight. She understood the essence of tango. Consequently tango becomes a simple and easy dance for her. Although one cannot dance tango without doing the steps, the essence of the dance lies in the embrace. The dancers must not compromise the embrace for the sake of the steps. Rather, they should concentrate on keeping the embrace intimate and comfortable at all time, and use the steps to facilitate the embrace, thus put the embrace and the steps in a correct order. (See The Functions of Various Body Parts in Tango.)
Unfortunately, many tangueras do just the opposite. They focus on the steps and ignore the embrace. Some women think it's inappropriate or embarrassing to be intimate with a man, and try to keep a distance from him in the dance. In order not to let her body touch his body, the woman may lean backward, or push herself back with her hands against his arms, or prop her head against his head, or use her shoulder against his shoulder to prevent her breasts from touching his body, resulting in an embrace that is awkward and uncomfortable. Such demeanors are often associated with the idea that women should stay away from men, or with shyness and the worry of giving men ideas, or self-centeredness, focusing only on her own performance, or the aesthetic tendency regarding tango only as fancy steps, etc. In short, such tangueras have not yet understood the essence of tango.
I believe the problems that tango faces in the non-tango cultures are mainly ideological. But ideologies and techniques are linked. Different ideologies could lead to different techniques. For example, in Europe and North America, many women prefer to dance tango in an open dance hold in which their body is not attached to the man. Instead of swiveling her hips like she must in a close embrace, the woman in an open dance hold can turn her whole body, which is easier to do than rotating her hips. Consequently, her dance is short of a tango feel. Even when dancing in a social setting, women accustomed to open dance hold often break the embrace and switch to open or semi-open position, because they don't know how to maintain a comfortable embrace when in action. I am not talking about professionals adept in social tango and can apply the right techniques in performance on stage with an open embrace. Novices without proper training, on the other hand, tend to do whatever is easier. That's why I believe learning tango should start from the close embrace style. A beginner should not start from the open embrace style associated with performance until she has laid the foundation. Otherwise, the bad habits that are gained may not be easy to overcome. I know tangueras who have danced for many years, but their embrace is still uncomfortable, easily turning stiff in the action. Such tangueras are like a flower vase, looking good only from a distance, but cannot be held in the arms. In another post, Women's Common Mistakes in Tango, I listed twelve pitfalls of tango women, which are closely related to the subject of this writing. The embrace, however, is an even bigger issue, deserving a separate chapter, hence the title.
The following video shows how social tango is danced by the milongueras, as it should be danced elsewhere in the world as well.


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Today's enforcement action, announced jointly with the Food and Drug Administration, accused the six sites of either fraudulently making health claims for the supplements or fraudulently saying that there were no dangerous side effects.
Officials said St. John's wort, promoted as a safe treatment for AIDS on some of the sites, can inhibit the effect of AIDS drugs.
The six companies named were Panda Herbal International (also known as Viable Herbal Solutions), FoxMor, MaxCell BioScience (also known as Oasis Wellness Network), Aaron Co., Jaguar Enterprises and Western Dietary Products.
Five of the six companies have already agreed to settlements with the FTC, while Western Dietary agreed to a preliminary injunction. Timothy Muris, in his first news conference since taking over the agency, said he believes that corrective advertising is an appropriate remedy to seek in some cases, but hasn't yet reached a determination of exactly when.
Requests for corrective advertising were more common in the administration of Mr. Muris' predecessor, Robert Pitofsky, but rarely used previously by the FTC. -- Ira Teinowitz
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The truth goes through three stages, remember? 9/11 TRUTH FLASHBACK - from the day Matt Marriot revealed it first time to...
The day the TV Fakery is no more questioned... June 2007Begin here
part 1: faked live second plane impact
part 4: who were the first witnesses reporting they saw a plane
Only CIA psy-ops will be in denial, after watching those videos.
As far as part 1:
I didn't know about the Fox "live" helicopter broadcast, where, unlike in the case of the CNN "live" broadcast, the angle allowed for the possibility of a mistake while inserting the plane in the frames, which was exactly what happened, with the nose getting out from the tower.
As the TRUTH about the TV fakery was first revealed... 2004-2005What was the reaction to the truth, when it was revealed the first time worldwide? A reminder...
Note about the videos - Two details:
- there were no planes, but there were also NO missiles, which is what http://www.livevideo.com/media/commentmedia.aspx?cid=E0E8DC73928D42D4A01CF664B22E16B5&showadd=1 suggests. The perps used just bombs planted in the towers, to simulate the impacts and (mini-nukes) to reduce them to rubble, .
- CNN James McIntyre first reports from the Pentagon about seeing no traces of a plane were NOT because he did not know about what was going on. It was because it was in the script, as part of the "terrorize the sheep" agenda in day 1, which was the role of the Pentagon in the 9/11 script.
Reminder: 9/11 for dummies - the 5 basic facts - the first page worldwide to expose the FULL 9/11 script
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PE: Sure Girl
You might have noticed but I'm sort of in a dilemma at the moment. On one hand, I'm refusing to admit I'm a grown up but on the other, I'm constantly carrying around a spare pair of contact lenses, a touche eclat and deodorant in case I don't make it home (wash our your mind, I'm staying with friends a lot).
Happily both of the reasons tie in nicely with the new Sure Girl range. The cute can is designed to fit in a school bag but it will also hide away in your handbag just as well, plus, all three variants smell nice and look pretty. Who doesn't love that? I'm currently toting around Crazy Violet (crisp melon and cucumber) and have Fun Spirit (floral and citrus) in my work drawer for pre-drinks spritzes. Tropical Power (fruity floral) resides in my travel bag... well, there's just not much about London that's very Tropical right now, is there?
And in case you're having terrifying flashbacks to Impulse Vanilla kisses (the official scent of my year ten class) the scents were designed by Ann Gottieb, who has created perfumes for Calvin Klein, Dior, Clinique and Clarins. You can't say fairer than that, can you?
Grab a can for a bargainous £1.75 from all major supermarkets and chemists.


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As of May 2015, Wal-Mart sells denture repair kits online, according to its website. Individual and multiple packs are available. Some kits come with replacement teeth, while others are designed to fix breaks, mend cracks and repair loose teeth.
It is sometimes possible for denture wearers to fix emergency problems, explains Texas Denture Clinic. For instance, if a tooth comes off or breaks, an individual is able to safely mend it temporarily with Super Glue or a denture repair kit. This solution is short-lived, and a dental professional needs to be consulted for a lasting repair. However, a cracked denture is ruined if pieces are not replaced exactly as they were. In this case, only professionals are able to handle the restoration.


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2019 Infiniti QX60 Release Date, Specs and Price
We saw the last version of Nissan Infiniti in 2012 and the expectation about more changes in the new 2019 Infiniti QX60 is very huge. It is a mid-size fresh luxury crossover that comes with all positive signs to come out to keep its position in the market safely. The company is always working well and we expect that the new generation can come before 2020. It will go with many exciting ideas with some technologies as the main point to enter the global market. It is always one of the good options for on-road vehicle.
2019 Infiniti QX60 Exterior
Several novelties will be added and some similarities will be kept from the predecessor. The new 2019 Infiniti QX60 will have the same features as before. The company will keep the quality and luxury as their tradition and this crossover wouldn't get any change for its platform. Besides, they will only give slight revisions for its cosmetic details.
2019 Infiniti QX60 Interior
No much change they will provide when it comes to the cabin design. It is only designed with some new features. It means that they will only give slight change around the decoration for its fresh look. Their main prior is to provide the cabin of 2019 Infiniti QX60 with high quality materials and ultimate comfort. We believe it will be more interesting than the previous model by having more updates of the current features and more new features to add to follow the current trend.
2019 Infiniti QX60 Engine
Considering about the powertrain, we found no surprising news at all. It will be presented with hybrid system with the use of gasoline engine. The base unit will be V6 engine and 3.5 liter that is able to pump out about 265 hp and 250 feet of torque. There is also hybrid engine that is available with the 2.5 liter engine to make around 240 hp and 250 pound-feet of torque after using the motor with 20 hp and 29 lb-ft so that it is able to create 260 pound-feet of torque. About the transmission, 2019 Infiniti QX60 will have CVT complex in both engine versions.
2019 Infiniti QX60 Release Date and Price
With many updates, the base model can reach about $45,000. But, if you want the upgraded features in 2019 Infiniti QX60, you can spend about $50,000. We heard many reports said about the possibility that the company will launch it in the end of 2019. Due to no official announcement has been declared, we suggest you to wait the next updates.


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Thanks to Neybreth & Community
The great community at Ten Ton Hammer led by Neybreth has worked to
produce a list of bugs and issues for SOEs development team:
Neybreth compiled this list with the aid of other Rogues on
the Ten Ton Hammer forums. He also sought input from the fine people at
The Safehouse.
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Reviewed by Eden E (age 9)
The Giving Tree is one of my favorite books. It's so cool. The boy dresses himself up with her leaves. He also needs the tree all through his life. The tree seems really nice and she'll give the boy what ever he needs. They are best friends. I think the tree lives in his back yard or maybe somewhere he lives.
This book is awesome. If you've never read this book you're missing out on a real good book.
If you like stories that go through a life. I think you should read The Giving Tree.


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I thought it'd be fun to share my top 10 favorite movies with you. These are the shows that I have to watch at least once a year or I'd go into withdrawal. So in no particular order, here is #7:
If you missed #8, here it is.
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Over at I Heart Cooking Clubs the theme of the week is: In My Pasta Bowl... and in my pasta bowl there was a delicious mingling of flavors with Tessa Kiros recipe for Sautéed Tomatoes in Olive Oil and Rosemary (from her book Apples for Jam on page 46) served over mafaldine pasta. Mafaldine pasta noodles are long and thin mini ruffled lasagna type noodles that are just perfect for sopping up juicy sauces, they are one of my favorite pasta shapes and the kids love them too.
The tomatoes I used in this recipe are extra special since they are from my husband's grandmother's farm and were her last batch of the season. Picky husband hates tomatoes, but he gladly accepted their tomato offer while he was over fixing grandma's computer the other day because he knows I love them! There are a lot of great tomato recipes in Tessa's book Apples for Jam and this is another one. These are suggested to be served over toasted bread, with a meat main course, or as a way to dress pasta, and that's what I did. The rosemary is also pretty special because it is my first time using fresh rosemary from my very own rosemary plant, way to go herb garden :) I've had the plant all summer but had not used it at all, now that I have my own stash I will have to be on the lookout for more fresh rosemary recipes!
2 cloves garlic, peeled and squashed a bit
2 small rosemary sprigs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional -- I left off the pepper)
Cut the tomatoes into quarters from top to bottom. Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan and add the tomatoes, garlic, and rosemary sprigs. Cook over quite high heat at first, until the undersides of the tomatoes are deep golden. (the golden color was a little tough to achieve for me) Turn them gently. The skins may be loosening a but, which doesn't matter - just try to keep them as intact as possible. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper if you like.
Lower the heat and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the juice from the tomatoes mingles with the oil and makes a syrup in the bottom of the pan. If the garlic cloves seem to be getting too dark, just sit them on top of one of the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes have a lovely color and look roasted rather than boiled. (a little unsure if I achieved this desired effect, but they were delicious so I'm not complaining) Serve warm or even at room temperature. Serves 5.
While the tomatoes were cooking I was also boiling up a pot of pasta. I drained it and tossed it with a little butter to prevent sticky noodle syndrome and ladled over some sautéed tomatoes and their delicious sauce.
Topped with some freshly shredded parmigiano reggiano, I don't think you could ask for a better filling for your pasta bowl :)


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I wouldn't say quick thinking I would just say that he's a knowledgeable parent.
Anyway this father saw one of his 14-year-old daughter's MySpace messages. It was a sexually suggestive message sent from someone calling himself 'youngniceguy'. Dad decided to play the role of the daughter and at that point 'youngniceguy' was trying to get sex from the 14-year-old.
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The bill as written sez you can keep your SKS but it must be in the same configuration as imported. The link gives you the skinny...... but remember it only a bill its gotta be passed in both houses of congress first. https://www.scribd.com/doc/122212105/S-150
Do what you can to prevent its passage.
Write your senator or congresscritter. Actually write them, don't just email them. Below is a letter that I'm sending tomorrow. Will it achieve anything? Maybe not but it feels a hell of a lot better to have done something to oppose this than to have just stewed over it. Modify this as you see fit:
January 28, 2013
The Honorable Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Cannon HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Xxxxxxxx:
I'm writing in response to Senator's Feinstein's bill, the "Assault Weapons Ban of 2013". I am an independent voter, Congressman, having cast votes for members of both parties. I am also one of your constituents so I hope you will bear with me for just the few minutes it will take to read this letter.
My primary objection to the bill is that it is unconstitutional as it rather clearly proposes to violate the right to bear arms outlined in the second amendment of the Constitution. The most pro gun control Supreme Court decision, United States v. Miller (1939) set forth a standard for outlawing the use of sawed off shotguns that it was not a weapon that a militia member would have. Said the Court, a sawed off shotgun was not a weapon ". . of the kind in common use at the time . . "
Congressman, the semi-automatic rifles and other weapons that Senator Feinstein seeks to ban are absolutely in common use. They are some of the most common weapons owned by law abiding citizens today. In order to justify the bill that has been proposed, the Court would have to take a quantum leap beyond the position enunciated in Miller to a near destruction of the second amendment reducing the right to bear arms to a mere privilege allowed only at the discretion of the federal government.
But Congressman there are other reasons to object to the bill. For one, this term "assault weapon" is vague and with no clear referents. If what is somehow objectionable is the fact of a weapon firing in a semi-automatic fashion then simply state that. To designate weapons as illegal because of peripheral characteristics or matters of appearance is simply foolish. You know that one of the hallmarks of good and fair laws is that they are objective. When the reasons for one weapon and not another being banned appear to be nearly arbitrary then objectivity has been lost and the law will not only likely fail to achieve its desired ends but will fall into disrepute with citizens.
For another, the bill and the apparent animus behind it do not save lives but positively endanger them. Statistics vary widely but even the lowest estimates of the lawful use of firearms by american citizens, including brandishing them to prevent escalation of a conflict, are that they are used at least 100,000 times per year. The loss of life at the Sandy Hook school in Connecticut was a terrible tragedy. We should not compound that tragedy by taking away the means by which rapes, assaults and murders are prevented 100,000 times a year by american citizens.
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iOS 7 comes with a bunch of fancy animations and effects that add some depth and overall make the OS feel alive and cool. Apps zoom in and out of the Home Screen and backgrounds even exhibit a neat parallax effect. But Apple figured back when the OS was released that some people may not like the parallax effect, either aesthetically or because of motion sickness. What they apparently didn't count on was how the app zooming effect would affect not only people's motion sickness, but their productivity as well.
Thankfully with the release of iOS 7.0.3, Apple has increased the scope of the "Reduce Motion" setting to also disable the zooming of apps when unlocking the screen and switching between apps. To activate the setting, head into the Settings app, tap General, Accessibility, Reduce Motion, and enable the toggle next to Reduce Motion.
Reduce Motion within the Accessibility Settings
The ultimate benefit to doing this is that it actually makes switching between apps and unlocking the device much quicker than when the fancy effects are left on. In its place is a simple fade effect. Ultimately I believe Apple needs to increase the speed at which tasks can be completed in iOS 7 between the various animations. Until then, I'll be keeping the "Reduce Motion" setting toggled "on."


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Farmers look pretty cool, all right, augering seed and fertilizer into planter hoppers, hardly lifting a finger. But it sure shoots the image when one grabs a stick or hoe and jumps up on the planter to mix in the seed treatment and inoculant.
David Lagos and neighbors, located in Michigan's thumb region, use a better tool — an auger stirrer powered by a cordless drill. Lagos makes the stirrers in his farm shop. Like a kitchen mixer, the stirrer blends soybean seed, liquid inoculant and powdered seed protectant fungicide right in the planter box. The seed gets an even coating.
Lagos got the idea about five years ago, he says, and built one for himself. His friends saw it and wanted some, too. The idea spread from there. Now Cooperative Elevator, Inc., in Pigeon, MI, offers them for sale.
"Everybody I talked to who's bought one seems well pleased. They say they don't know how they got along without one," Lagos says.
It takes Lagos about five minutes to stir his eight seed boxes, which contain enough seed for 15 acres. The variable-speed drill creates a blender-like action, with seed pulled up by the auger and spread to the outside to gradually sink back to the center of the box.
Early in his career, Lagos was a machinist for Michigan Sugar Co., building sugar beet handling equipment and working his way into farming. He now farms 700 acres near Cass City with help from his son, Doug, who's a full-time machinist, and wife, Paula.
When he saw his new tool catching on among farmers, he set up jig and lathe settings to make about eight units an hour. He now makes them in three sizes.
Prices are in the $20 range for 12" and 20" models. The longer model is for planters with deep seed boxes.
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Published: June 10, 2012 08:34 IST | Updated: June 10, 2012 08:34 IST
Feroz Khan's toothy smile is infectious and his courage, awesome. For the past seven years, he has been in and out of hospitals, determined to fight a disease that saps the energy out of him.
At the age of 12, Feroz began falling ill frequently. He was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ordinarily referred to as lupus. It is an inflammatory, auto-immune disease that affects nearly every organ in the body, and the central nervous system. It could lead to kidney failure, if the patient is prescribed strong antibiotics and painkillers frequently.
Feroz's father, I. Razik Fareeth is an auto rickshaw driver and his mother, Mumtaz, takes tuition to support his treatment cost.
"We hail from Kizhakarai in Ramanathapuram. We were rich then but the treatment cost has made us poor," Feroz said. His older brother is a final-year engineering student in a city college.
In 2009, he developed chronic kidney disease and was admitted to the Government General Hospital. Doctors suggested renal transplant but finding a donor was tough. "The only course left was dialysis until I could find a donor."
His family could not afford dialysis in private hospitals. He had to drop out of school. Then, they were directed to TANKER Foundation for subsidized dialysis in December 2010. It was turning point for him. Feroz gained confidence and health, and returned to school to finish class XI.
But the disease returned the next year and he was on a twice-a-week dialysis regimen. Between December '11 and February '12, he was coached at home and scored 75.1 per cent in class XII.
"I want to do B.Com and then do a CA. It will take eight more years of study, but I will make it," 19-year-old Feroz said.
Keywords: kidney diseasePrintable version | Jun 10, 2012 1:04:38 PM | http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article3509862.ece
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cc: Senator Robert Menendez – Chairman of Foreign Relation committee.
from: American Coptic Union
subject: Ending Egyptian Coptic Captivity
date: November 28, 2014
Ending Egyptian Coptic Captivity
Saudi Arabia, USA, and England are Responsible for
Parliamentary Election Must Come After Reconciliation
There are so many peoples and ethnic groups facing existential threat. But currently, native Egyptians are far beyond facing serious existential threat. They are already in the middle of an existential threat.
These threats include economic collapse due to the lack of land ownership; a destroyed culture; a language barely used in prayers. Their native Egyptian heritage such as tombs, artifacts, and the ancient sites of their ancestors are openly and "legally based on Islamic Fatwas", officials, and Ministry of Antiquities corruption, are looted and destroyed without any intervention from UNESCO, other world institutions, universities, and historians.
Their population drastically decreased by both voluntary and forced migration and displacement. They ultimately were suffocated by the increasing multiplication of the population of the Arab tribes who had been purposely brought to settle on the native lands of the indigenous in order to repress and ethnically cleanse the indigenous Egyptians of Upper Egypt, from the southern border in Aswan to the Pyramids in Al Giza.
Geographically, these tribes are occupying both sides of the Nile Valley in the whole of Upper Egypt. At the same time they encircle almost all villages and cities in Upper Egypt.
The main occupation of these tribes is repressing local natives by seizing and settling most of the land that is supposed to be owned by aboriginal Egyptians. The main source of finance for these Arab tribes is arms and drug trading; and illegally digging, smuggling, and selling looted artifacts, treasure, and antiquities. In other words, they make their money through land theft and cultural expropriation.
These Arab tribes enjoy semi-autonomous status and have their own laws: they are a state within a state. The places they occupy are named after their original tribal names in the Arabian Peninsula. Fortunately, however, they reject Egyptian culture, which has resulted in them not assimilating into indigenous Egyptian culture and society.
Their religion of course is the Wahabbi extremist version of Islam. The status of Lower Egypt is no better than Upper Egypt's native Egyptians are stranded by Arab tribes.
Arab tribes and clans were brought in as a paramilitary to suppress the local population over the course of Egypt's history under imperialist occupation. First, tribes came with the early Arab Muslim conquest and during Fatimid Dynasty and the Crusades. Second, Arab tribes were brought by the British occupation of Egypt to repress the native revolt in Upper Egypt, particularly in Suhaj, eastern provinces in the north, Dmni-hur, and other areas. In fact, the British occupation caused most of the indigenous Egyptians of Suhaj to leave their land and settle in other parts of the country. The same thing took place in the eastern provinces and Dmni-hur in the North.
The British viewed the native Egyptians as a race to be ruled, contrasted with the Anglo-Saxons who they believed to be a governing race. This is how the British justified their occupation of Egypt. British policies created prosperity for the tiny, foreign elite but impoverished the native Egyptian masses with high levels of indebtedness. The British turned Egypt into their own personal cotton plantation. They supported the elite landowners, most of whom were foreign, against the landless native peasants.
The British viewed the native Egyptians as a race to be ruled, contrasted with the Anglo-Saxons who they believed to be a governing race. This is how the British justified their occupation of Egypt. British policies created prosperity for the tiny, foreign elite but impoverished the native Egyptian masses with high levels of indebtedness. The British turned Egypt into their own personal cotton plantation. They supported the elite landowners, most of whom were foreign, against the landless native peasants.
England also is responsible for the modern ethnic cleansing and suppressing native Egyptian culture. Creating and supporting terrorist Islamist organizations was a forte of the British. Reviving Arabization and Islamization was Britain's way of repressing the indigenous national and cultural identity of Egypt.
The ultimate tragedy of this genocide has been undertaken by the USA over the last 60 years. American support of Nasser, Sadat, and Mubarak had the devastating effect of breaking the back of Egyptian culture and identity as well as allowing the continuation of the ethnic cleansing, land confiscation, and the economic destruction of the Egyptians. American support for the regimes occupying Egypt resulted in both physical and cultural genocide of the Egyptians.
Throughout the history of imperial occupation, occupiers left colonies on lands they occupied. This was the case in occupied Egypt for Greek, Romans, Turks, French, and English. However, the Arab occupation of Egypt and native Egyptians still exists. The time has come to end this captivity of our people.
Saudi Arabia, England and the USA are responsible for this cultural and physical genocide. This means they are also responsible for providing the solution.
Over the last 80 years, these Arab tribes became the demographic reservoir for all terrorist Islamic organizations, not only in Egypt, but in all of the countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The power of the Muslim Brotherhood is rooted in these tribes. They were able to sweep all elections after the 2011 revolution because of huge tribal support.
Saudi Arabia, the mother of all Arabs, is responsible for all these crimes committed by the tribes against Egyptians and reparations must be paid to the native Egyptian victims.
The world, through the UN, the USA, and England, should pressure Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States to call in their own people and give them citizenship , and other incentives. Egypt can no longer afford food, housing, education and healthcare for the descendants of occupiers.
Egyptian Copts seek and request a Russian role in releasing and freeing our people from this historic captivity. The importance of a Russian role is to have some semblance of a balance of power, because the USA, England, Saudi Arabia, and Israel have great and strong relationships with the Arab Sunni Islamic countries, including Egypt as Sunni-majority country.
Such problems and solutions have been implemented in some countries in the region. Kuwait eventually offered its "Elbudoun" citizenship to Comoros Island in order to relocate them to a different homeland. Elbudoun are Arabs but belong to a different tribe.
In Sudan, millions of Arab Northerners moved away from the southern area. In Egypt, Arab tribes should go back to their original homeland and leave the aboriginal Egyptians alone.
The USA helped and supported the Arab military coup of 1952 until the fall of Mubarak. Mubarak targeted native Egyptians, committing crimes against humanity, economic strangulation, ethnic cleansing, killing, abduction, attacking houses of worship, and forcing displacement and migration.
The native Egyptians are left alone without any allies or support. They lack any kind of defense force or political representation. Moreover, they live in ghettos surrounded by tribes that were supported by the successive Arab Muslim governments in Egypt. Despite all odds, Egyptian Copts were able to revolt against the oppression of Mubarak regime and his Islamists allies. They played a main role in the two revolutions of 2011 and 2013, removing both Mubarak and Muslim Brotherhood from government. They strive to survive their captivity until the present in order to get their freedom.
Ending the captivity of Egyptian Copts must be based on restoring their natural and human rights. The current government must legislate laws to reverse this cultural genocide. The first, and foremost is teaching the Middle Egyptian language in all levels of education, which is the only way to protect, and preserve Egyptian culture. It is the natural language of the land of Egypt, which will stop and reverse extermination of Egyptian culture and identity. The new regime must prove that they are really Egyptian and have the interests of Egyptians at heart by approving and legislating this natural right for all Egyptians.
There is no demand to abandon the Arabic language that was imposed on all Egyptians during the course of the Arab Islamic occupation. Restoring the native Egyptian language is not unprecedented. Iran, which is an Islamic country with an Islamic system, still retains the ancient Persian language, and Arabic language. In parts of North Africa, Arabic and the native Berber languages are the official languages. A similar system can be adopted in Egypt.
Lift the siege imposed on Egyptians communities by the Arab tribes in all regions of Egypt, especially the most affected regions in Upper Egypt, from Cairo to Aswan. Throughout history, these tribes have killed, ethnically cleansed, stole, and smuggled ancient artifacts and antiquities. They have also stolen the land of the indigenous inhabitants.
Return all agricultural lands to the native Egyptians in Upper Egypt that was stolen from them by occupation and terrorism, and all the lands that were confiscated in Lower Egypt by Arab governments in the last 60 years.
These demands are vital for natives to survive and to live on the land of the earliest cradle of civilization. Thus, it's the duty of President Abdul Fatah Al Sisi and his government, whom have the legislative power to pass the proper laws, to start a "CULTURAL REVOLUTION" in Egypt, which is the way out of the current culture of hatred and imperialism in Egypt.
The proposed Cultural Revolution in Egypt would end the hatred towards others and will spread to all corners of the Middle East and start a whole fresh new era in the region.
This Cultural Revolution must have international and regional support. It is not the responsibility of Egypt's government alone; it's also responsibility of all parties that caused and participated in that Great Captivity of Egyptians.
In this regard we, the American Coptic Union, demand a re-conciliatory process based on the above natural and human rights, similar to that of Nelson Mandela in South Africa. Reconciliation must take place before any parliamentary elections in Egypt. Any election before reconciliation will produce results similar to Mubarak's fake parliaments.
The American Coptic Union has sent such demands to President AlSisi during his visit to UN General Assembly on Sept. 2014. A copy is enclosed to this memo.
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Afghanistan bars NYT reporter from leaving country
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's attorney general has barred a New York Times correspondent from leaving the country because of a story in which he reported that a group of officials were considering seizing power because of the impasse over who won the recent presidential election, a spokesman said Tuesday.
Basir Azizi, a spokesman for the attorney general, said Matthew Rosenberg's Aug. 18 story was "against the law and national interests of Afghanistan." Azizi said Rosenberg was asked to come to the attorney general's office on Wednesday with his lawyer.
The head of the Kabul International Airport confirmed the attorney general sent a letter saying Rosenberg couldn't leave the country. "We are implementing that order," Agh Nawaz Ahaqyar said.
Afghanistan held presidential elections on April 6 to elect a successor to Hamid Karzai. A runoff followed on June 14 between former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah and former Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai. Abdullah had received the most votes in the first round but failed to clear the 50 percent barrier needed to win outright. Preliminary results indicated that Ahmadzai was ahead in the runoff but both men claimed fraud. The results are now being audited.
The crisis has tested Afghanistan's fragile democracy and threatened to incite violence at a time when the country is struggling with a rising insurgency and a troubled economy.
The New York Times story said some officials with ties to the security forces were "threatening to seize power." The newspaper, in a second story reporting the attorney general's decision, said Rosenberg's article reported that powerful figures in the Afghan government "were discussing the formation of a temporary governing committee as a way to break the deadlock that followed national elections."
Rosenberg, 40, told The Associated Press that he was called into the attorney general's office Tuesday, where he was asked about the story and requested to reveal his sources. After extensive questioning, he said he was allowed to go after agreeing to return the next day with a lawyer. Officials did not mention the travel ban, he said.
Joe Kahn, the New York Times' international editor, issued a statement saying that "the Afghan attorney general's office has advised Matthew Rosenberg that he must remain in Afghanistan while an investigation into his article is ongoing."
"We are eager to work with the Afghan authorities to resolve any concerns about the article, which we feel is fair and accurate," Kahn said.
In Washington, State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf said officials were in touch with the newspaper about Rosenberg's situation.
"We are deeply disturbed by the actions of the Afghan attorney general and by this travel ban that has allegedly been put into place and urge the Afghan government to respect fundamental freedoms of expression and expression of the press," Harf said.
Associated Press writer Lara Jakes in Washington contributed to this report.


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Monday, December 7, 2015
14 comments:
- Vicki Jo said...
Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos!
- December 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM
- Samplings from Spring Creek said...
I want to go to her house for Christmas!
- December 7, 2015 at 11:45 AM
- Julie - My Primitive Heart said...
Hi Lori,
Oh my goodness!! Judy has truly outdone herself!!! Her home is beautiful, and I can just feel the warmth as I look at each picture!! I think everyone who sees this post will wish they could go for a visit in person!! Thanks so much for taking us along via blogland!!!
I can't wait to see YOUR house too, dear friend!!!
Sending Warmest Hugs~
- December 7, 2015 at 12:25 PM
- Earlene L. said...
WOW Lori!!! What a special home to tour!
Did you have to drive in any snow...or frozen fog?
Thanks for sharing!
****Merry Christmas Lori****
- December 7, 2015 at 1:55 PM
- Jessica said...
Judy thank you for allowing Lori to share you festive prim home! So much wonderful eye candy!
- December 7, 2015 at 2:54 PM
- Primitive Stars said...
Oh I love Judy's primitive home, such wonderful Christmas touches everywhere. So many treasures she has, love her decorating style. Thanks for sharing with us, Blessings Francine.
- December 7, 2015 at 3:31 PM
- Dirty Martini Queen said...
Thank you Lori for taking us along with your visit to Judy's home. I can't decide what I love the most.....hmmm the tablescape in her bedroom with your stitchery or maybe it's the tree by her backdoor or wait no it's Everything! Can't wait to see your home next.
- December 7, 2015 at 4:31 PM
- Rugs and Pugs said...
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs :)
- December 7, 2015 at 4:42 PM
- marly said...
Thanks for sharing with us. Enjoyed seeing this fabulous home.
- December 7, 2015 at 6:59 PM
- Prims By The Water said...
WOW...how gorgeous! Love love love it all! Janice
- December 7, 2015 at 7:51 PM
- carole said...
Lori, Please thank Judy for allowing you to take pictures of her wonderful decorations for us to enjoy. They give lots of inspirations. I am so looking forward to your pictures too. Hope to see you again in the coming year. Love, Carole
- December 7, 2015 at 9:26 PM
- annie said...
Just so wonderful!
Loved it all!
- December 7, 2015 at 10:32 PM
- Dogwood Farm said...
What a fun day!! So many beautiful country pieces and love the sample you stitched!
Have a great evening!
- December 8, 2015 at 4:58 PM
- Orange Sink said...
Lori this was so awesome! Judy's home and Christmas decorating makes my heart go pitter patter! I could look at your photos all day long! Thank you and Judy so much for sharing your homes with us! I am anxiously awaiting your photos too! I know how much work it is and the love and care it takes!
Hugs and Blessings!
Cathy G
- December 9, 2015 at 9:43 AM


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Department for international Development (DFID) Nigeria is responsible for managing the British Government's contribution to development in Nigeria, with the objective of supporting government and development partners at federal and state levels to reduce poverty and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SOGs).
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced and committed Nigerian professional to become a Conflict Adviser for DFID Nigeria, supporting the work of the wider British Mission in Nigeria.
DFID Nigeria is currently seeking for suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Conflict Adviser for DFID Nigeria
Location: Kano
Job Summary
- She/he will promote conflict prevention and peacebuilding, overseeing DFID's conflict and security programmes in northern Nigeria with a particular focus on the North East, and ensuring that all of the UK's work in the North East is informed by a robust analysis of conflict and its causes.
- She/he will play a key role in building strong relationships and influencing key actors in Northern states, particularly in Borno and Yobe, on a range of programmes and policy issues linked with the conflict in the North East.
Job Description/Duties
- Lead conflict analysis for northern Nigeria, on behalf of the British Mission in Nigeria, conducting robust and strategic conflict analysis to inform British Government policies and programmes in northern Nigeria and provide quality cross cutting conflict advice and analysis for DFID and for programmes funded by the cross-government Conflict, Security and stabilisation Fund (CSSF).
- Support UK information sharing and policy development on North East Nigeria across the British Mission.
- Effectively influence the approach of Nigerian Government officials, development partners and civil society to address conflict in the North East. The post holder will work with and influence a wide range of relevant Federal and State government partners, civil society and traditional leaders on conflict reduction in North East Nigeria.
- Assist the UK Risk Management Office to manage operating and programme risk.
- Support the wider DFID Conflict Cadre through participation in annual professional conferences, as well as providing support to advisers in other offices as part of the conflict cadre.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of key programmes in conflict prevention, stabilisation, security and justice, working closely with lead advisers in Abuja. Be the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for British Mission conflict programmes focussed on the North East. Be lead adviser in relation to the North-East for the Nigeria-wide Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP), including for the EU-funded component.
- Ensure Conflict Sensitive programming and delivery of DFID governance, humanitarian, economic growth and human development policies and programming in Northern Nigeria.
Qualification and Experience
The successful candidate is expected to have the following qualifications, technical competencies and behavioural competencies:
- Minimum of a Master's level qualification in Peacebuilding, Development, Political Science, Social Sciences or a related field, from a recognised University.
- Minimum five-year experience in the field of conflict resolution and peacebuilding. This should include provision of conflict advice to development programmes or policy making institutions, experience of designing and managing conflict prevention and peacebuilding programmes, experience in overseeing budgets and results delivery.
- Proven cultural, social and political sensitivity for working in northern Nigeria, preferably with a working knowledge of Hausa.
Technical Competencies:
- Conflict response: A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of direct and third party peace processes, ceasefires, mediation and peace agreements; post-conflict stabilisation assessment and planning; disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of former combatants; transitional justice, reconciliation and their role in mitigating future risks of violence; design and implementation of peace building programmes.
- Conflict analysis. A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of: conflict analysis tools, methodologies, theory and practice; political analysis (power relations, political systems, elections); institutional appraisal and analysis, security sector, police and justice reform; human rights, international humanitarian law and other legal standards; role of gender in conflict issues; techniques for monitoring and evaluation.
- 3. Conflict prevention and conflict sensitive development: A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of conflict-sensitive design of poverty reduction programmes, including the relationship between conflict and development; role of state and non-state actors In promoting peaceful transformation; global, regional, and national factors affecting conflict; conflict sensitive design, monitoring and evaluation of programmes aimed at preventing violence.
Behavioural Competencies/Civil Service Competencies:
- See the bigger picture: develop an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how the role fits and supports organisational objectives and wider public needs.
- Deliver at pace: ensure tasks are done to the required standard and deadlines; plan work to meet individual, team and office-wide objectives, achieve high quality and value for money.
- Resilience: able to operate effectively in difficult contexts, understanding and ensuring respect for security requirements.
- Make effective decisions: break down and simplify complex data, policy documents and similar information on conflict issues, assess and interpret information to identify
- Lead and communicate: communicate clearly both orally and in writing, using appropriate language; communicate on a range of issues to diverse internal and external audiences.
- Collaborate and partner: excellent team player; work effectively with government, development partner, civil society and private sector stakeholders, including traditional and religious leaders; build good relationships for partnership, implementation and support for DFID programmes, work across different sections of the British Mission in Nigeria.
Reporting Line:
- The post holder will be a member of the DFID Nigeria Governance and Social Development Team.
Contractual Arrangements
- This is a permanent position. The Conflict Adviser will initially be based in Abuja for an induction period of a few months and should expect to move subsequently to Kano (where DFID has a regional office) after the induction in Abuja.
Working Pattern:
- This post is a full time position and is not suitable for part time applicants.
- DFID offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Indicative offers are inclusive of local taxes. Salaries are reviewed annually in accordance with local Pay Determination Guidelines. The current starting salary for this position (graded A2) full time per annum is NGN 15,858,082, which with annual step increases rises to NGN20,477,257 after 5 years.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should request for the "Application Form" by sending an email to: [email protected] clearly indicating: A2 Conflict Adviser DFID Nigeria. The completed Application Form and a well-structured CV should be submitted electronically to the same e-mail above.
- The successful candidate will be assessed against the qualifications and experiences; technical; and behavioural competencies, as outlined above using the Application form.
- Enquiries or requests for additional information already not provided above can be sent to: Nse Alawani by email using: [email protected]
- Interviews will be scheduled to take place within a few weeks of the closing date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to join the next stage of the assessment process. If you have not heard from us after 4 weeks of the closing date indicated above, please consider your application unsuccessful. Enquiries on the selection process will not be acknowledged.
- The successful candidate will be expected to take up post as early as October 2016.
Application Deadline 14th September, 2016.


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