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Thursday, January 28, 2010
This Week's Posts
- EMPLOYMENT: UNU-INRA Director (Ghana)
- Deadline: open
- FELLOWSHIP: Compton Foundation/PRB International Fellows
- Deadline: February 22, 2010
- CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Josef G. Knoll European Science Award
- Deadline: April 30, 2010
- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: The Prosper.Net-Scopus Young Scientist Award in Sustainable Development
- Deadline: May 3, 2010
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Women's Worlds 2011
- Deadline: September 15, 2010
- FUNDING: DFID's Development Innovation Fund
- PUBLICATIONS: Two New CAPRi Working Papers
- PUBLICATION: Foreign land purchases for agriculture: what impact on sustainable development?
- PUBLICATIONS: New Analyses by the Rights and Resources Initiative
- ONLINE RESOURCE: Mapping Population and Climate Change
- ONLINE RESOURCE: Gender, Agriculture, and Land on Facebook
PUBLICATIONS: Two New CAPRi Working Papers
CAPRi has recently published two new CAPRi Working Papers, which are now online and available for download. Abstracts are provided below.
CAPRI Working Paper 95: Looking Beyond the Obvious: Uncovering the Features of Natural Resource Conflicts in Uganda, by Ephraim Nkonya and Helen Markelova:
Disputes over land, water, forests, rangelands, and other resources, both privately and commonly-held, are omnipresent across Africa and increasing in number due to the socioeconomic and environmental changes happening on micro- and macro-levels. Communities in Africa have a variety of mechanisms rooted in customary and statutory institutions to deal with disputes. This paper uses community-level survey data from Uganda to investigate the determinants of natural resource conflicts and the type of institutions people turn to for conflict resolution. The findings identify four primary types of conflicts (over private land boundaries, common-pool resources other than water, water resources, and conflicts over other resources) and reveal that several factors such as agroecological potential, poverty level, population density, and proximity to roads and markets affect the likelihood of a resource-related conflict. The results also show that even though most people turn to the local government (a formal institution) for arbitration, customary institutions still play an important role in conflict management, especially for the poorer communities where formal institutions are weak. The type of conflict also matters for the type of institution chosen to resolve it with the conflicts over commons being mediated through customary institutions, while all the others are usually channeled though the local government. The findings point to the importance of both customary and formal institutions for conflict resolution options in Uganda, highlighting the need to examine their potential complementarities. [download]
CAPRI Working Paper 96: Beyond the Bari: Gender, Groups, and Social Relations in Rural Bangladesh, by Agnes R. Quisumbing:
This paper uses a longitudinal data set from rural Bangladesh to analyze the factors that affect men's and women's ability to participate in groups and to engage in relationships with powerful and influential people. Unlike studies from other countries that find group membership to be positively correlated with wealth, this study finds that group membership, which is driven mostly by women's membership in NGOs, is progressive, with higher participation rates among the poor and those with smaller sizes of owned land. This is in large part due to the targeting mechanism and pro-poor orientation of NGOs. In contrast to group membership, however, the strength of relationships with most types of influential persons increases with human and physical wealth. Consistent with a collective model of household decision-making, husband's and wife's human and physical assets do not have the same influence on group membership and relationship strength. Indicators of relative bargaining power within marriage also have differential effects on group membership and social relations. Women who bring more assets to marriage, who live closer to their natal villages, and who have sons are more likely to belong to a group. Assets at marriage and distance to village of husbands and wives also have differential effects on relationship strength, indicating that spouses may not share the same preferences nor pool their resources when investing in relationships with powerful and influential people. [download]
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
ONLINE RESOURCE: Mapping Population and Climate Change
Population Action International has produced an online interactive world map: "Mapping Population and Climate Change." Climate change impacts, demographic trends and reproductive health needs are likely to affect countries' abilities to adapt to climate change. The map highlights the potential impacts of climate change on people and the environment, projected population changes in the short- and long-term, and why responses to climate change should include family planning and reproductive health. View the map here.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Josef G. Knoll European Science Award
This science award has been presented every two years since 1986 with the aim of supporting young academics whose work focuses on helping to reduce hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. The award is named after Professor Dr. Josef G. Knoll, the pioneer of agricultural research in Germany with regard to developing countries.
The objective of the award is to encourage young academics whose research concentrates on solutions to mitigate hunger in food deficit countries. The research findings must be user-oriented and suitable to contribute towards:
- improving the status of food and nutrition security of a certain local population and
- reducing the impact of hunger (undernutrition and malnutrition).
Eligible are individuals under the age of 40 and teams whose members have not reached their 40th birthday by the application deadline, providing they have successfully completed a doctorate at a European university.
More information available here (see the link to download the application on the right-hand side of the page).
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
EMPLOYMENT: UNU-INRA Director (Ghana)
The United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) was established in 1986 with a mission to support the building of African capacity by strengthening national institutions to promote sustainable use of the continent's natural resources for development. UNU-INRA's research and training activities are targeted at ensuring that African scientists, technologists and institutions acquire capabilities to generate, adapt, and apply knowledge and technology to promote more efficient utilization of natural resources for self-reliant development and thus contribute to eradicating rural poverty and improving food security.
The Director is the chief academic and administrative officer of UNU-INRA and has overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the Institute on behalf of and under the authority of the Rector of the UNU.
Required qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in agronomy or a field directly related to natural resource conservation and
- Strong background of research and publications, a prominent profile in the relevant academic
community and a proven record of effective leadership and management experience at a senior level in an academic/research institution.
- A proven track record of fund-raising for international projects is essential.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and a deep commitment to the issues of human
development and welfare.
- Fluency in English is essential and a working knowledge of other UN official languages,
particularly French, is desirable.
More information here (pdf).
Deadline: open (disregard previously listed closing date)
FELLOWSHIP: Compton Foundation/PRB International Fellows
Since 2001 the Compton Foundation and the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) have collaborated to increase the capacity of outstanding graduate students from sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America to affect policy and/or improve the effectiveness of population, family planning, and reproductive health programs in the developing world.
In the spirit of this collaboration and to fulfill its objectives, the Compton Foundation is making available Fellowships through the PRB for capstone/internship work and dissertation research on topics that examine the interactions linking family planning and reproductive health with environmental/sustainability and/or human security issues. This Fellowship provides highly motivated individuals with a unique opportunity to explore these very important interactions.
Fellowship recipients must also be committed to returning to their country or region of origin to apply the skills and education they acquired and make substantial contributions to the field.
More information here.
Deadline: February 22, 2010 (note: deadline was extended from January 25th)
Monday, January 25, 2010
FUNDING: DFID's Development Innovation Fund
DFID is establishing a new funding stream aimed at community based organisations involved in providing specific small scale, one-off support that directly targets poverty in the developing world and includes a significant development awareness component in the UK. The Fund will be operational for an initial 16 months from 2010. The Fund is intended to offer funding opportunities to not for profit organisations but is not intended to replace or overlap with other DFID funding mechanisms.
Some key elements of the fund:
- A total of £7m for an initial period of 16 months, with a mid-term review by August 2010 and an evaluation before the end of March 2011.
- An application based Fund.
- Small scale proposals up to £60,000 ceiling
- Up to 100% funding for an application.
- Applications to cover a period not exceeding one year.
- Applications will be appraised at 3 decision making rounds.
- Applications can cover work in any low or lower-middle income developing country.
- Open only to not for profit organisations.
- Applications must show that the intended activities will improve the lives of poor people in the developing world.
- Applications must demonstrate how the intended work will be used to help raise awareness of development issues in the UK.
- A limit of three applications per group/organisation at any one time.
- Successful applicants can re-apply for funding but only after they have accounted for any previous grants provided
More information available here.
PUBLICATION: Foreign land purchases for agriculture: what impact on sustainable development?
A new policy brief published by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) - Division for Sustainable Development (DSD) examines the impact of foreign land purchases for agriculture on sustainable development.
[T]hese proposed investments often have little connection to a country's domestic plans to develop the agriculture sector, when such plans exist. These developments are creating risks that local food needs, and land and water users, will be displaced. This Brief examines this new trend and its possible implications for sustainable development in the countries that are hosting such foreign investments.
This brief and others are available for download here.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Women's Worlds 2011
A 'Call for Participation' was launched last week for Women's Worlds 2011, a global feminist conference being held in Ottawa-Gatineau in July of 2011. Since its first congress in 1981, Women's Worlds has grown from a modest academic gathering to a distinguished international and interdisciplinary event. The 30th anniversary of Women's Worlds in 2011 will potentially be the largest gathering of its kind in Canadian history.
Acknowledging that important insights come from academia, community, and everywhere in between, organizers have deliberately dubbed this a 'Call for Participation'. Potential presenters are being invited to submit proposals under the main congress theme, "Inclusions, exclusions, and seclusions: Living in a globalized world". [more information]
Deadline: September 15, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: The Prosper.Net-Scopus Young Scientist Award in Sustainable Development
The Prosper.Net-Scopus Young Scientist Award in Sustainable Development is given annually to young scientists or researchers, based in the Asia-Pacific region, who have made significant contributions in the area of Sustainable Development. For 2010, awards will be given in each of four areas: Energy, Water, Agriculture & Food Security, and Economics, Business, & Management.
The award is open to those engaged in graduate education and research activities that emphasize sustainable development in any of the above four areas. Candidates are expected to be employed at institutions of higher education in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding USA and Canada), and should be less than 40 years old as of 1 July 2010. Candidates may be put forth by nomination or direct application. Nominations and applications must be supported by two letters of recommendation.
More information here.
Deadline: May 3, 2010
PUBLICATIONS: New Analyses by the Rights and Resources Initiative
The Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) has released several new strategic analyses covering a wide range of topics including the intersection of rights and conflict, "rethinking forest regulations," the state of Liberian forestry sector management, and China's recent forest land reforms. And in reaction to the renewed attention on forests in 2009, RRI has produced an "annual report" on the status of rights and resources globally - and the issues that affected them - in 2009. The report is designed to both review the status and issues of 2009 and also preview what to watch for in 2010.
- RRI "Annual Report." The End of the Hinterland: Forests, Conflict and Climate Change
- Shearman, P. L. An Assessment of Liberian Forest Area, Dynamics, FDA Concession Plans, and their Relevance to Revenue Projections
- Gregersen, H. and A. Contreras. Rethinking Forest Regulations: From simple rules to systems to promote best practices and compliance
- Xu, White and Lele. China's Forest Tenure Reforms: Impacts and Implications for Choice, Conservation and Climate Change
- Wily, L. A. Fodder for War: Getting to the Crux of the Natural Resources Crisis
ONLINE RESOURCE: Gender, Agriculture, and Land on Facebook
There is now a group on Facebook for people interested in issues of gender, agriculture, and land. The GAL group is one way for like-minded activists, practitioners and researchers working on gender, agriculture, food securty and land issues to stay in touch with each other, as well as exchange information on upoming events, initiatives and meetings.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
This Week's Posts
- EMPLOYMENT: Program Officer, Agricultural Policy and Statistics-Research & Analysis (Gates Foundation)
- Deadline: open
- EMPLOYMENT: Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow, Policies and Institutions for Cutting Hunger & Poverty (IFPRI)
- Deadline: open
- EMPLOYMENT: Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow, Impact Assessment (IFPRI)
- Deadline: open
- EMPLOYMENT: Regional Facilitators – Climate Change Challenge Program
- Deadline: February 20, 2010
- FELLOWSHIPS: PhDs and Postdocs at United Nations University Institutes in Japan
- Deadline: February 28, 2010
- CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The RUFORUM Community Action Research Programme
- Deadline: February 15, 2010
- PUBLICATIONS: New IFPRI Discussion Papers
- PUBLICATION: Protecting Community Rights over Traditional Knowledge
FELLOWSHIPS: PhDs and Postdocs at United Nations University Institutes in Japan
Every year the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) and Institute of Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP) offer PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships to provide young scholars and policy-makers, especially from the developing world, with a multi-disciplinarily context within which to pursue advanced research and training that is of professional interest to the successful applicant and of direct relevance to the research agenda of their selected UNU-IAS or UNU-ISP programme.
The fellowship programme provides the successful applicant with a unique opportunity to:
- develop and advance their research under the supervision of a UNU-IAS or UNU-ISP faculty member and contribute to the overall research agenda of the Institute,
- widen their research interests and professional networks by working in the international and multi-disciplinary context of the UNU-IAS and UNU-ISP, and with its wider network of Japanese universities and research institutes, as well as international collaborators,
- become exposed to the workings of the international and multilateral policy process and the broader UN system, and
- link with other UNU-IAS and UNU-ISP PhD and Postdoctoral Fellows.
The Fellows are resident at UNU-IAS in Yokohama, UNU-IAS OUIK in Kanazawa, or UNU-ISP in Tokyo, Japan for the full term of the fellowship. This gives the PhD and Postdoctoral Fellows the opportunity to gain from the broader research programme of lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences arranged by UNU-IAS and UNU-ISP. UNU's close institutional links with Japanese affiliated professors and researchers from key universities and think tanks in Japan and around the world also allows Fellows to link into the broader Japanese academic and research community. Since the start of the fellowship programme at UNU-IAS in 1996, more than 180 young scholars, 70% of which from the developing world, have benefited from collaboration with UNU-IAS/UNU-ISP and Japanese scholars in this way. [more information]
Deadline: February 28, 2010
EMPLOYMENT: Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow, Policies and Institutions for Cutting Hunger & Poverty (IFPRI)
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Research/Senior Research Fellow to coordinate development of large, strategic, cross-cutting research programs related to policies and institutions for cutting hunger and poverty in developing countries. The senior research fellow/program development coordinator will report to the director general and will draw inputs from and work closely with IFPRI's research Divisions in developing these programs. He/she will also interact frequently with CGIAR centers and IFPRI partners to ensure that research programs developed are collaborative under the newly reformed CGIAR. This position is based at IFPRI headquarters located in Washington, D.C. The final grade level will be determined by demonstrated experience and track record of publications. [more information]
Deadline: open
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to fill a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (RF/SRF) position for coordinating impact assessment of policy research at IFPRI. This position builds on IFPRI's long-standing and well recognized efforts in impact assessment research. IFPRI notes that impact assessment of policy research is a methodologically complex issue and a politically sensitive matter. IFPRI's focus is on having impact on poverty reduction and improved food and nutrition security through research, capacity strengthening and communication. The RF/SRF will be responsible for coordinating and leading the development and implementation of IFPRI's strategy for impact assessment. This is a three-year, fixed term, renewable appointment based at IFPRI's headquarters in Washington, DC. The final grade level will be determined by demonstrated experience and track record of publications. [more information]
Deadline: February 19, 2010
EMPLOYMENT: Program Officer, Agricultural Policy and Statistics-Research & Analysis (Gates Foundation)
The purpose of the Program Officer for Research and Analysis position on the Ag P&S team is to develop and manage communications-based strategies and analysis that supports the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's information and learning goals in agricultural development and policy. The Program Officer will develop a detailed research and analysis system to respond to all high level requests made by the Co-chairs and Director's offices, as well as perform in depth reporting for both the P&S and global development teams. This position will manage key relationships with internal and external collaborators. S/he will play a leadership role in researching and analyzing key literature and data for the Agricultural Development and Leadership teams in support of strategy development, grant making, grantee management, and impact evaluation.
For more information, go to the Foundation's jobs page and search for requisition number 1850BR.
Deadline: open
PUBLICATIONS: New IFPRI Discussion Papers
IFPRI has published several recent discussion papers that may be of interest to CAPRi members.
- Formal-informal economy linkages and unemployment in South Africa - Rob Davies and James Thurlow
- Paving the Way for Development? The Impact of Transport Infrastructure on Agricultural Production and Poverty Reduction in the Democratic Republic of Congo - John Ulimwengu, Jose Funes, Derek Headey, and Liangzhi You
- Toward a Typology of Food Security in Developing Countries - Bingxin Yu, Liangzhi You, and Shenggen Fan
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The RUFORUM Community Action Research Programme
The RUFORUM Community Action Research Programme (CARP) has announced its first call for Concept Notes. The purpose of the Programme is to demonstrate innovative approaches towards strengthened University engagement with development practice in Eastern and Southern Africa. Initially, priority will be given to projects that focus on scaling-up and out research outputs from the most successful RUFORUM CGS projects. Projects to be funded will be action research closely linking participating university researchers with all stakeholders along the value chain, including national and international research and development agencies, where appropriate. This pilot program will support multi-year research projects each to a ceiling of $300,000. More information available here (.pdf).
Deadline: February 15, 2010
PUBLICATION: Protecting Community Rights over Traditional Knowledge
A recent publication from IIED presents key findings and recommendations on protecting community rights over traditional knowledge:
Since January 2005, this action-research project has focused on developing alternative tools to protect traditional knowledge (TK) which are rooted in local customary laws rather than based on existing Intellectual Property standards. The project explored customary laws, values and practices relating to TK and biodiversity with indigenous and local communities in Peru, Panama, India, China and Kenya; and developed local tools for protecting TK and biocultural systems. This publication presents the project's objectives methodology, key findings and recommendations for TK and for the international ABS regime. It also includes 6 country case studies.
The publication is available for download here.
EMPLOYMENT: Regional Facilitators – Climate Change Challenge Program
The Challenge Program for Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) is seeking Regional Facilitators for West Africa, East Africa and the Indo-Gangetic Plains. CCAFS is a joint program of the Consultative Group of international Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and the Earth Systems Science Program (ESSP). The positions will be hosted by CGIAR centers in the regions and will involve coordinating research, facilitating multi-stakeholder engagement, and ensuring outcomes and impact. Candidates need to have 5+ years experience, preferably a PhD, and experience with multiple partners in the region. For more information see www.ccafs.cgiar.org
Deadline: February 20, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
This Week's Posts
- EMPLOYMENT: Post-Doc Sociologist Fellow at CSIRO Sustainably Ecosystems, Australia
- Deadline: January 26, 2010
- TRAINING: SANDEE Course in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
- Deadline for application: January 29, 2010
- SCHOLARSHIPS: Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim
- Deadline: January 30, 2010
- EVENT & CALL FOR CASE STUDIES: Capacity is Development
- Deadline: January 29, 2010
- CALL FOR CONCEPT NOTES: Economics of Climate Change
- Deadline: January 30, 2010
- CALL FOR PAPERS: Sustainable Resource Use and Economic Dynamics (SURED 2010)
- Deadline: January 31, 2010
- CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Community-Based Coping Mechanisms (Gates)
- Deadline: February 16, 2010
- CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Sustainable Development and Job Creation
- Deadline: March 5, 2010
- CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Sustaining Commons: Sustaining our Future (IASC)
- Deadline for Abstracts: March 31, 2010
- PUBLICATION: Water and Conflict: Incorporating peacebuilding into water development
- ONLINE RESOURCE: ResearchGATE Scientific Network
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Sustaining Commons: Sustaining our Future (IASC)
The 13th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons (IASC) will be held in Hyderabad, India from January 10th to 14th, 2011. The theme for the 2011 Conference is Sustaining Commons: Sustaining our Future. The Conference is being held in South Asia for the first time; and in a departure from the past, will be hosted by a practitioner organization - Foundation for Ecological Security (FES). The Conference is not only a platform for furthering scholarship and debates centered around Commons, but also a space where practitioners, policy makers and researchers from across the world enrich the collective understanding on common property resources and identify areas and measures to inform policy and programmatic action as well as guide future research.
The Conference will deal with physical common resources such as Forests, Grazing resources, Protected Areas, Water Resources, Fisheries, Coastal Commons, Lagoon Commons, Irrigation Systems, Livestock and Commons as well as New Commons such as Information Commons, Cultural Commons, Genetic Resources, Patents, Climate, etc. The above subjects would be captured under the following sub-themes:
- The Commons, Poverty and Social Exclusion;
- Governance of the Commons: Decentralization, Property Rights, Legal Framework, Structure and Organization;
- The Commons: Theory, Analytics and Data;
- Globalisation, Commercialisation and the Commons;
- Managing the Global Commons: Climate Change and other Challenges;
- Managing Complex Commons (Lagoons, Protected Areas, Wetlands, Mountain Areas, Rangelands, Coastal Commons);
- New Commons (Digital Commons, Genetic Commons, Patents, Music, Literature etc);
Please note that the papers may cut across more than one of the seven sub-themes. The illustrative sub-theme questions and topics below are intended to help contributors and are in no way binding.
Abstracts are invited for papers, panels, posters, and videos. More information is available on the conference website.
Deadline for Abstracts: March 31, 2010
ONLINE RESOURCE: ResearchGATE Scientific Network
Researchgate is a free, online professional network for scientists. It was designed to facilitate networking among researchers and to allow for easier collaboration and information sharing. Take a look.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Sustainable Development and Job Creation
The Fondation Ensemble, a private foundation with the mission to fight poverty while working towards long-term environmental protection, has launched a call for proposals for "Sustainable Development and Job Creation, supporting the emergence of local, environmentally friendly and job-creating microstructures". With this call for proposals the Foundation wishes, in particular, to support innovative initiatives that can respond to human and environmental needs expressed locally and that can promote the emergence of local, job-creating economic structures. [more information]
Deadline: March 5, 2010
CALL FOR PAPERS: Sustainable Resource Use and Economic Dynamics (SURED 2010)
ETH Zurich (CER-ETH and CEPE) and Tilburg University invite you to submit a paper to the SURED conference 2010. contributions from the following fields are welcome:
- environmental economics
- resource economics
- energy economics
- economic dynamics
- growth theory
The conference is open to all interested researchers. The following topics covering dynamic issues of the natural environment are of particular relevance: the transition from quantitative to qualitative growth; welfare, discounting and sustainable development; uncertainty and irreversibilities in resource use and dynamics; economic integration, growth and the environment; theoretical foundations of environmental policy; the Green New Deal; and the natural resource curse. For Ph.D. students there will be the possibility to present their work in regular sessions or in young economist sessions. [more information]
Deadline: January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 07, 2010
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Community-Based Coping Mechanisms
The Bill & Melinda Gates foundation has launched the Community-based Coping Mechanisms for Agricultural Risk RFP. Your are invited to present concept notes that explore community-based coping mechanisms for managing agricultural risks. Community-based coping mechanisms are defined as strategies used by "groups and communities building on traditional notions of social responsibility and communalism to assist one another to survive shocks". The foundation is looking to support research on community- based risk coping mechanisms and the institutions required to successfully govern them. They will also evaluate the potential to formulate strategies to scale up coping mechanisms. The foundation seeks to fund 2 to 3 grants between $100,000 to $750,000 over 24 months.
For more information and to submit proposals you must go to this website, create and account, and sign-in. You will then be able to download the Proposal Application Template and receive instructions on how to upload your final Concept Note. Questions about this RFP should be directed to CCMMAR[at]gatesfoundation.org.
Deadline: February 16, 2010
PUBLICATION: Water and Conflict: Incorporating peacebuilding into water development
A new publication by Catholic Relief Services explores the links between water scarcity and conflict.
This document is intended to assist water development practitioners, civil society peacebuilders, and human rights advocates seeking to integrate water and peacebuilding in their work. The purpose is twofold: to furnish a conceptual framework for understanding problems of scarcity and equity, and to provide practical guidance and tools for action.
The book is available for free download here.
EMPLOYMENT: Post-Doc Sociologist Fellow at CSIRO Sustainably Ecosystems, Australia
CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and capable Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct innovative research on Indigenous NRM-based livelihood development. The primary focus of this position is to develop a general framework for sustainable NRM-based livelihoods that meet broader social, cultural, environmental and economic objectives of remote Indigenous communities in northern Australia, and to apply this framework to sustainable livelihood development on the Tiwi Islands near Darwin in the Northern Territory. [more information]
Deadline: January 26, 2010
SCHOLARSHIPS: Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim
The Food Security Center (FSC) is a newly established university center of excellence in development collaboration at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany. FSC's mission is to make effective and innovative scientific contributions in research, teaching, and policy advice to eradicate hunger and achieve food security in collaboration with partner Higher Education Institutions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and national and international development and research organizations. Thematically, FSC's activities deal with issues of sustainable food availability, food access, food use, and food utilization.
FSC awards up to 29 scholarships for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers for a period of 4 to 36 months, starting April 15, 2010. The Center wishes to attract outstanding PhD students and postdoctoral fellows pursuing a career in academia or development collaboration. The scholarships aim at increasing their previously gained scientific knowledge and skills relevant to food security related issues. Furthermore, FSC aims at establishing an active, long-lasting collaboration with the supported researchers and their home institutions.
FSC offers three categories of scholarships:
- Sandwich scholarships for PhD students (6 months)
- Research scholarships for visiting postdoctoral researchers (4 months)
- Excellence scholarships for FSC-supported PhD program "Young Excellence School" (36
More information on FSC scholarships available here.
Deadline: January 30, 2010
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
CALL FOR CONCEPT NOTES: Economics of Climate Change
Human activity is altering the earth's climate with serious implications for food security, health, biodiversity and natural disasters. South Asian countries will need to respond with strategies to both mitigate green house gases and adapt to climate change. The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) would like to increase its support for research on the economics of climate change. SANDEE is currently inviting research pre-proposals on the Economics of Climate Change. Pre-proposals, if accepted, will lead to an invitation to submit a full research proposal.
SANDEE is soliciting concept notes on the following topics: a) The benefits, costs and distributional impacts of specific adaptation or mitigation strategies. b) Economy wide impacts of climate change policies through the use of macro-economic models. c) Incentives related to international climate mitigation/adaptation instruments and climate negotiations. d) Economic analyses of local and regional climate problems such as haze and black carbon and strategies to mitigate these. e) Extreme events and the economic viability of 'adaptation instruments' such as insurance, improved natural barriers or institutional responses. [more information]
Deadline: January 30, 2010
TRAINING: SANDEE Course in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) is organizing a three-week training course in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics for Economists from 3rd - 21st May, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. The course is meant for practicing South Asian economists interested in upgrading their skills and learning related to environmental and natural resource economics.
The workshop seeks to provide economists with the basic skills necessary to teach environmental and natural resource economics and to undertake research in this area. The course will cover economic issues underlying sustainable development, externalities and market failure, policy instruments, non-market valuation, poverty-environment interactions, and natural resource use and pollution management. Participants will be exposed to basic theoretical issues and economic tools and methodologies for analyzing environmental problems in developing countries. The course does not seek to be comprehensive but will provide a sound introduction to the literature. [more information]
Deadline for application: January 29, 2010
EVENT & CALL FOR CASE STUDIES: Capacity is Development
Amidst financial and ecological crises, food shortages and conflicts, capable institutions are needed now more than ever to deliver against 21st century development challenges. UNDP, co-host of the 'Capacity is Development' Global Event, works with governments to identify, assess and strengthen local and national capacities. This conference will bring leaders, thinkers and practitioners together to discuss and learn from the successes and failures in policy choices, investment decisions and institutional reforms for capacity development. The event will be held in Marrakech, Morocco and is scheduled for 17-19 March, 2010.
The event includes a Virtual Knowledge Fair, a competition to encourage the discovery and discussion of policies, investments and programmes that increase human and institutional capacity. The Knowledge Fair seeks to collect experiences on policies, investments and programs that have proven successful in driving capacity development in diverse settings around the world. Attention is especially focused on three specific contexts:
- Sub-national capacity development: local solutions, national strengths
- Capacity development in post-conflict and transitional situations
- Fostering the rise and resilience of middle-income countries
You are encouraged to contribute a two-page case story, short video or image that will showcase how your initiative made an impact. The top five finalists will win a trip to Marrakech, Morocco 17-19 March, 2010 to feature their entry at the 'Capacity is Development' global event.
For more information about the 'Capacity is Development' global event and to submit case studies, please visit www.capacityisdevelopment.org.
Deadline for entries: January 29, 2010.


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"Finally, I suspect that it is by entering that deep place inside us where our secrets are kept that we come perhaps closer than we do anywhere else to the One who, whether we realize it or not, is of all our secrets the most telling and the most precious we have to tell." Frederick Buechner
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Our Clumber has been a very busy pup. Painting icons, he is.
In this one, he reminds us, "Pray THROUGH the icon not TO the icon."
Good call, mate.
And THIS one leaves me speechless and unable to pray - save rolling my eyes to heaven and wishing it would go away.
He's quite a pious pup, that Clumber.
How many "Saints and Sinners" can you name?
8 comments:
- Unknown said...
Was that a request to be removed from the icon? We have a waiting list to be added... I'm looking for my next inspiration right now! I'm missing Jake and E and Fran and all the rest of the blogs I follow... it's gonna be a tad crowded, I think...
- Tue Nov 18, 08:50:00 AM
- PseudoPiskie said...
I've shared evensong and a meal with several of those heavenly hosts. There are a couple I would especially like to meet. Wouldn't we all?
- Tue Nov 18, 09:09:00 AM
- Elizabeth Kaeton said...
Absolutley not, but I am looking forward to sharing my sacred spot with others. You are brilliant, my dear.
- Tue Nov 18, 10:10:00 AM
- Jim said...
On a totally related subject, I will offer my blog space for any effort to set up some pickets to let the incursion prone they are noticed in the diocese of Chicago December 3.
- Tue Nov 18, 01:16:00 PM
LOL it seems someone has wayyyyy too much time on their hands!
- Tue Nov 18, 04:21:00 PM
- -frank said...
Ooo, this is very scary. I recognise most of the faces.
- Wed Nov 19, 06:50:00 AM
- Frair John said...
I recognize the faces.
The idea of +++Rowan as Our Lady of the Sign is .. disturbing.
- Wed Nov 19, 02:02:00 PM
- Lapinbizarre said...
Brilliant and I would have missed it. Many thanks.
- Wed Nov 19, 05:32:00 PM

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Silhouette was a young puppeteer living in 1890s London. While working at the Carnival of Curiosities, she encountered Orestes Milton. He told her he could enhance her puppeteering abilities but in doing so, he also turned her into his personal slave and weapon. She was ultimately freed by the Twelfth Doctor, Clara Oswald and the Paternoster Gang and went off with another of Milton's former slaves, Affinity. (PROSE: Silhouette)
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Scottville Clown Band Shell Summer Concert Series Every Tuesday
There's music in the air all summer long in Scottville. The Scottville Clown Band Shell concert series is held every Tuesday night throughout the summer, from early June to late August.
The Scottville Optimist popcorn wagon will also be featured at the concerts. So bring a chair and kick back while you enjoy music presented by a variety of talented performers.
The Tuesday concert series features a variety of artist performers. Concerts start at 7pm.
Here's a list of performers from 2019:
June11 - Cats N. Jammers
18 - NTO Tom & Jerry
25 - Tyler John Reed
July2 - Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert
9 - Miss Mason County Pageant featuring Mason County Central High School Jazz Band
16 - Chad Rushing
23 - Mason County Civic Band
30 - Jim Dodson
August6 - Edgar Struble & Friends
Wednesday, Aug 7 - Howard Hornung Memorial Concert
20 - Scottville Clown Band
Events are listed according to the information available at the time of the most recent update to this story. Schedule is subject to change. For more information, contact Scottville Band Shell Committee Co-Chairman, Rob Alway at (231) 757-3202.
More Scottville Information...
- The Scottville Optimist Club- a Friend to Youth and Community
- Scottville Travel Information
- Scottville Riverside Park along the Pere Marquette River
- All about the Scottville Clown Band -- "The Big Noise from Scottville"
- Welcome to Scottville!
- Scottville Area Weather
- Western Michigan Old Engine Club
- About the Scottville Community
The Local Art Scene...
- Stage Left Theatre Company Provides Unique Theatre Opportunities to Actors and the Community
- The Annual Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival
- Annual West Shore Art Fair
- Gold Coast Artisan Fair in Ludington
- Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee
- Summer Music Along the Lakeshore
- Summer Art Fairs in Ludington
- Mason County Summer Arts & Crafts Fairs are Not to be Missed!
- Pentwater's Last Friday of the Month Gallery Stroll
- Performances in Ludington, Manistee, Scottville and Hart
- Ludington Area Center for the Arts
- Arts & Crafts Fairs in Oceana County
- Manistee Area Arts & Crafts Fairs
- Art Scene in the Ludington Area
- Annual Arts & Crafts Fairs in Pentwater
- Local Bazaars and Holiday Arts & Crafts Shows
- Annual Online Photo Contest
- ArtPrize in Grand Rapids


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Last month Sentry Air Systems set out to test how effective our carbon filters are against chemical vapors.
While we have tested our carbon filters before, this test was unique in that the air cleaner chosen for testing is a secondary engineering safety control.
Previous tests have focused more on primary source-capture air cleaners.
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How effective are our carbon filters against airborne chemical vapor concentrations when used in a secondary, ambient room air cleaner?
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- Air sampler
The graphic to the right gives a brief overview of the test, along with a chart showing the acetone concentration level over the course of test.
Our chemical applications specialist is currently working on the full report – so stay tuned for more details!


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Two excellent reasons to party for the Freedom Call camp: first, the band surrounding vocalist/guitarist Chris Bay are set to celebrate their 20th anniversary this summer; then, on 23 August 2019 they're also scheduled to release their tenth studio album, featuring the promising title M.E.T.A.L. Since their 1999 debut Stairway To Fairyland, the act from southern Germany has been synonymous with anthemnic melodic metal, driving grooves and atmospheric messages as well as optimistic lyrics. M.E.T.A.L., a unanimously impressive offering with an unusual title, is marked by these familiar characteristics but also by lots of other features. According to Bay, the unconventional title is "tongue in cheek. After all, everybody knows that we don't exactly play extremely raw death metal. We're happy for our music to polarise the audience, which is precisely what's been happening since we've announced it on Facebook."
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More Gorgeous Free Vintage Maps of Europe – Central and Southern
A couple of weeks ago I published a variety of gorgeous free printable old maps of Europe from my collection. These were all of Northern European Countries. This time I've uploaded even more beautiful free vintage maps of Europe but this time the focus is on Central and Southern Countries.
All of these free vintage maps of Europe are over a hundred years old. Unlike with Northern Europe, there has been a lot of change in the geographical borders of these European countries.
The biggest change has to be with the break up of the Soviet Union. The dissolution of the Soviet Union into 11 different Countries occurred at the end of 1991.
Therefore, any maps of Europe pre-1991 show the USSR and not all the new Baltic states and other former Soviet Republics. However, Russia is still the largest country in the world.
The PDF downloaded maps will be of a higher resolution then the images below.
To download the maps just click on the highlighted map title link and a PDF of the map will automatically download to your device.
- Vintage Map of Central & Mediterranean Europe – Bartholemew's Citizens Atlas of The World 1898
This vintage map of Europe gives a fantastic overview of the region and really shows how the borders have changed over the last century. The Austrian Hungarian empire is huge, there is no Yugoslavia nevermind the Czech Republic or Brataslavia. Poland is part of the Russian Empire.
There is also detailed close-ups of the Mediterranean Country of Malta and the British Colony of Gibraltar. This map would look fantastic on the wall, it's just so interesting to look out to see how Europe has changed so much over the last 100 years.
2. Vintage Map of Italy – German Atlas
This is map is from an old German Atlas, unfortunately, I don't have any more details as the maps were bought loose at antiques fair.The Italian borders are pretty much the same 100years ago as they are today.
3. Vintage Map of Russia In Europe – Bartholemew's Citizens Atlas of The World 1898
Most of the Russian states in this vintage map of Russia from the 19th century are now independent Countries.
4. Vintage Map of Russia In Asia
I don't know what Atlas that this vintage map of Russia was from originally as it was a loose one in my collection. I do, however, believe it is well over 100 years old.
5. Vintage Map of Italy – Bartholemew's Citizens Atlas of The World 1892
Another great vintage map of Italy, this one though is in English and more
6. Vintage Map of Spain & Portugal – Bartholemew's Citizens Atlas of The World 1898
You can't get much more Southerly in Europe than Portugal and Spain. I have a particular affinity with Portugal as my parents have lived there (Tavira) for over 20 years now and I visit the country every year at least once.
7. Vintage Map of Switzerland – Gerorge Philip and Son
8. Colourful Vintage Map of Central Europe
This map is again in German. It is looks like something from a vintage geography text book. I'm not sure what the scales and colours represent but I just love the colourfulness of this map.
9. Vintage Map of Poland –
Gerorge Philip and Son
This is a lovely old map of the "Former Kingdom of Poland" before it's
9. Vintage Map of The Austrian Empire – George Philip and Son
Just the fact that this is a map of the Austrian empire which doesn't
If you want large scale maps then simply email the PDF to your local printers and they should be able to print you off a high-resolution print ready for framing.
Check out all my other free maps to download. If you are looking for other continental maps check out these wonderful old maps of Africa.
Pillarboxblue has some fantastic DIY and craft map ideas I recommend you check them out. If you are going to decoupage with them then I recommend using a laser jet printer.


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Parking fees
Pay and display ticket machines
The large car parks have pay and display ticket machines. The fee varies depending on which zone you are in. Select a pay and display ticket for the specific zone (indicated on the signs at the car park entrance and exit). At Campus Helsingborg, the pay and display ticket machine must be activated with an LU card before it can be used.
Payment with a credit card
There are pay and display ticket machines that accept credit card payments in all the parking zones and at Campus Helsingborg.
You can pay your parking fee via SMS or with the Parkster app.
Download the app and read more about mobile payment at Parkster (PDF 205 kb, new window)
Day passes
Day passes can be purchased at the Parking Office, Sölvegatan 14, ground floor by the loading bay. Departments can also buy day passes (paid by invoice) at the Parking Office. Phone +46 46 222 70 96 if you have any questions.
Please note that day passes are not valid for parking zones where "Endast zondekal" (Parking zone permits only) is stated on the parking zone signs.
Day passes:
Zone A SEK 25
Zone B SEK 30
Zone C SEK 50
Budget zone SEK 25
Parking permits
Before each new semester, employees and students may purchase a parking permit valid for that semester. Semester parking permits are sold at the Parking Office. Staff can purchase a permit for an entire year, and have the cost deducted from their salary.
Validity period: A semester parking permit is valid from the day of delivery and is valid for the period 7 January to 15 September or 1 September to 31 January. The parking permit must not be given to another person.
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Zone B SEK 860
Zone C SEK 1100
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Semester parking permit for students:
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Zone B SEK 1080
Zone C SEK 1380
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NB! Parking permits and pay and display tickets must be clearly visible in the vehicle in order to be valid. Lost parking permits will not be replaced.
Parking in different zones
If you park in a zone other than the one you have a parking permit for, you may need to pay a supplementary fee.
If you have a parking permit for
- zone A and want to park in zone B
- pay SEK 20 in the pay and display ticket machine in zone B, and place the ticket next to your parking permit
- zone A and want to park in zone C
- pay SEK 40 in the pay and display ticket machine in zone C and place the ticket next to your parking permit
- zone B and want to park in zone C
- pay SEK 30 in the pay and display ticket machine in zone C and place the ticket next to your parking permit.
You do not need to pay a supplementary parking fee if you have a parking permit for a more expensive zone than the one you are to park in.
Parking permits for a budget zone are not valid for parking in other zones. The fee for the current zone must thus be paid in full.
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For information or to report an error
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The Best of Brian Schneider
It has been a rough week for the population of former Montreal Expos in the major leagues. On the heels of Nick Johnson's retirement, former Expos, Nationals, Mets, and Phillies catcher Brian Schneider announced that his baseball playing career was over. Schneider started his professional career after being drafted by the Expos back in 1995, when they still may have seemed to have a viable future in Montreal (remember that 1994 team?). Schneider was never a star or even a "what if" guy like Johnson, but he he did manage to play 13 seasons in the majors. Schneider was hardly a career backup, either, as he started at least 95 games at catcher every season from 2003 to 2008. He was not ever an average bat (other than in his 48 plate appearance stint in 2001), but he was not terrible, especially considering his position. Schneider was good defensively. He threw out more base runners than average, and the limited records we have show Schneider to have been good at framing pitches.
Schneider was on two teams (the 2010 and 2011 Phillies) that made the postseason, but never got a plate appearance in the playoffs. Schneider may not have been much more, at least by the numbers, than an adequate catcher with a diverse combination of skills, but even players like that can have some pretty exciting hits. As we often do on these occasions, let's take a look at Schneider's three biggest hits according to the "story stat," Win Probability Added (WPA).
On June 3, 2006, two bad teams, the Nationals and the Brewers, were in a showdown. Ned Yost was managing the Brewers, still a couple years from getting fired with just a couple of weeks left in a playoff race, and Hall of Famer Frank Robinson was managing the Nationals. The contest went back and forth, and in the top of the ninth, the Brewers sent their stud closer Derrick Turnbow (who would finish the year with 24 saves and a 6.87 ERA) to the mound. Turnbow gave up a single to rookie third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. Turnbow then tried to pick off Zimmerman, but made a bad throw and Zimmerman went to second. This became more significant when Turnbow then got what could have been a double play ball from Marlon Anderson if Zimmerman had been on first. That would have left the bases empty for Brian Schneider, who hit a home run that put the Nationals up by one, and ended up winning the game for them (.382 WPA).
If you thought the teams in the previous game were bad, on September 28, 2001, Schneider had a huge hit in a contest between two teams that each would end up winning fewer than 70 games. Remember when Bob Boone managed the Reds? Dmitri Young playing third base? Adam Dunn slugging .578 as a rookie? Good times.
Schneider himself started the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the top of the fourth that drove in Vladimir Guerrero, but Da Meat Hook tied things up in the bottom of the inning with a solo home run. By the top of the ninth, the Expos were down 6-3, and the Reds sent our closer Danny Graves. Graves was a fairly effective closer for a few years despite a lack of strikeouts, but this was not to be one of his better outings. He gave up a single, got an out, another single, yet another single (which loaded the bases), a sacrifice fly to Guerrero, another run-scoring single, and then a walk to reload the bases. Still, there were two outs, the Reds led 6-5, and some catcher named Brian Schneider, without even 200 MLB plate appearances to his name, was at the plate. Schneider singled in Orlando Cabrera and Jose Vidro for what would turn out to be the game-winning hit (.552 WPA), although Young made a valiant effort in the ninth by opening the inning with a double off of Graeme Lloyd, then promptly getting picked off.
The Expos became the Nationals after 2004, and on April 12, 2005, they faced off against an Atlanta team that would eventually be vaulted into the playoffs by stud rookie Jeff Francoeur. However, April 12 was all about Brian Schneider. Okay, that is not true, but since he just retired, it sounds good. The 2005 season was probably Schneider's best overall season, although 2004 has a claim, too. Even in 2005, .268/.330/.409 (94 wRC+) was more than acceptable from a starting catcher, especially one with a good glove.
The Nationals had a tough task ahead of them on April 12, as they were facing Tim Hudson, who had come over from Oakland in the off-season. Washington started the scoring in the fourth when Jose Vidro hit a home run off of Hudson, but the Jones Brothers drove in runs in the fourth and sixth, putting Atlanta up 3-1, a lead which persisted into the ninth inning. Facing Dan Kolb, the Nationals managed to load the bases with none out. Atlanta got a force at home, then Cristian Guzman hit a sacrifice fly to score Jose Guillen. Down 3-2, with runners on first and second and two out, the Nationals chances were still slim. However, Schneider drilled a double to center field that scored Nick Johnson and Ryan Church, putting the Nationals ahead (for good, as it turned out) 4-3, the biggest hit of his career (according to WPA — .678).
Matt Klaassen reads and writes obituaries in the Greater Toronto Area. If you can't get enough of him, follow him on Twitter.


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Morocco 08 – Pape, Fabio and Nunzio: what an adventure it was!
Don't be afraid to travel to Morocco: you'll discover a beautiful country, maybe taking the same paths as we did. Pape, Fabio and Nunzio are enthusiastic about their "motorbike week" in the African country, between asphalt and a lot (and we really mean it) of dirt roads. Especially now that they are back and can savour the taste of their journey calmly
They're back. Pape, Fabio and Nunzio have returned from their adventure in Morocco. Actually, they're already back at work.
We followed them day by day, thanks to the reports and photos they sent us every evening. We all got excited: personally, I waited every evening for the material, which was later published on the website. A couple of times I stayed up until 3 am without even realizing it, daydreaming about those beautiful photos and those phrases that had a unique taste: that of Africa.
There was no evaluation to speak of now that they were back, a nice chat between the four of us, just to summarize the whole thing, now that Morocco is history. We talk about it with AlbertoPape, who was in more than a way the group's spokesman, a sort of Emilio Salgari, as the others called him referencing a popular Italian writer of adventure novels. And yet, he reminds me that they all collaborated in the drafting of the reports.
So Alberto, all things considered, what do you guys think of your trip?
"That it was great! We had lots of fun, we saw beautiful landscapes and once more we discovered a fantastic country, which deserves to be visited. We came out enriched, even though we had some fears".
Fears about what?
"We wanted to go off-road, but we weren't familiar with this aspect of Morocco. We made tons of researches on the Internet before leaving, and we have found conflicting opinions. We also didn't have really suitable bikes. Here in Italy with Fabio and Nunzio we go out with specialized motorbikes, but down there we had to rent our bikes. The night before going on the historical stage of the Dakar, the Zagora-Merzuga, Nunzio got sick; he really had a troublesome night. We also met some plane pilots, who were there for work, and who warned us that the day before there were some motorcyclists that had hurt themselves on that very same path."
Did you run the risk to miss the stage?
"We thought about it, but in the end Nunzio dug his heels in, saying that we had gone so far just to make that stop and that he wanted to do it. And besides, halfway through it, we knew that there was a village from which departed a road track which would have taken us on a much easier route.
Eventually, we made the stage without any problem. The only hidden danger we found was the fesh-fesh, the fine sand, where it's very easy to get stuck. But Tunisia, last year, was a much harsher place from a difficulty standpoint: there are real dunes there, with steep climbs and descents. In Morocco, on the other hand, we almost always travelled on the plains, perhaps at high altitudes, but on level ground; no bends whatsoever".
Have you ever found yourself in trouble?
"We were lost for a moment when we did Cirque du Jaffar. Because there, as we wrote in the report, we found ourselves with the road completely destroyed, and we had no idea of where we should have gone. Then two children showed up. It was incredible, they might have been 4 years old, and they had come to show us the way. They told us to proceed along the frozen riverbed, but it seemed impossible to us. Then came the old pastor mentioned in the text, and he gave us the exact same indication. In the end, we trusted them and we did well ".
You have often written about people coming out of nowhere. We were intrigued by the boy who lived in the house in the middle of nowhere, between Zagora and Merzouga. How did he sustain himself?
"This question has been a constant throughout the journey. We have often seen isolated houses and small agglomerations in complete nothingness. Maybe at high altitude, or in very cold areas, and we wondered what those people could do up there. How they lived.
As for that boy, his situation might be a tad bit easier to understand. He was there with his family, 15 miles from a town. He had an off-road vehicle ready in front of the house. Probably if you ask him he's a guide. He also earns something from small businesses: he sold us gasoline, and offered us tea, taking more tips ".
Any negative aspects?
"Mainly two. The first one is that you are almost all the time between 7850 and 8530 feet, and if you are not used to those altitudes -as we do- you have to live with a headache. And driving your bike becomes tiresome because you have no energy left. The second negative aspect is the total absence of alcohol, everywhere. In Marrakech you can find some booze, after all, we managed to drink 2-3 beers. But aside from that, you get nothing".
The most beautiful side of the trip?
"The children. They run towards you, they high five; every time they give you an emotion. Obviously, they want something in exchange, but they are content with just a little bit of something. And they're always willing to offer you something, with their exaggerated helpfulness, as the whole population does.
When you go out of the big city, everyone in the street greets you. They shake your hand and bring it to their chest. It's a salute you reciprocate after a while. And then you have the old Berber women, with a truly beautiful tattoo on their front and chest. Too bad we couldn't take any pictures of those: they just didn't allow us. We were never afraid, anyway. Not even at night. Morocco is a country to visit and discover, with wonderful people inhabiting it."
A funny adventure to tell us?
"The night before Cirque du Jaffar, we found a promising hotel. You could see it from afar, illuminated, with the towers, the fountain, the swimming pool. We expected a nice evening, and we wanted to start with a coffee.
A man served us, and in the meantime, he was taking notes on a small piece of paper. Immediately we noticed that he had a sort of tic: when he turned the page he always licked his two fingers. He prepared some coffee, but he forgot to put sugar in it. When we asked him to bring us some, he took the lumps with those two fingers, the ones he licked. I turned the other way, I just didn't want to see. But eventually, we drank the coffee ".
How much does it cost to live as a tourist?
"Morocco is a cheap country. The official currency is the dirham: 100 dirhams are worth about 8.1 Pounds. In three, usually, with 7-800 dinars we could have dinner, sleep and have breakfast; and in beautiful hotels too, no top-tier stuff but still pretty good. This means it's 21 pounds each per day. To which you can add another 7 pounds for lunch".
Did you eat well?
"Not so much. They always bring you their meat and vegetable dishes, tajini, mainly based on chicken. They eat a lot of chicken, even skewers. Rarely sheep. But the quality of the meat is low. They told us that they usually slaughter old animals, which no longer make eggs or puppies or milk. Then you eat soups. In short, you need to be content with what you find, but you won't starve for sure".
Any advice for those wishing to take a trip to Morocco?
"Just go, absolutely. Go without any concern, to see a beautiful country, waiting to be discovered. And avoid organized trips that only take you to tourist places. Like at the Dades Gorges, where they take you only to the lower parts; the beauty is up there though, at 9563 feet of the pass, when you find the whole Atlas and you're left speechless.
There are no problems even on the streets. Apart from Marrakech, where they drive like madmen. For the rest, we found quiet people, without us ever running any actual risk".
Previous chapters here
Morocco 01 – Alberto's Mal d'Afrique, when saudade crosses the ocean
Morocco 02 – Pape, Fabio and Nunzio in Morocco!
Morocco 03 – The African way of life
Morocco 04 – Following the footsteps of the real "Paris-Dakar"
Morocco 05 – Chilling in Morocco
Morocco 07 – In search of emotions in the old town


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While reading Face 2 Face Review you must be assured that this particular film is filled with lots of twists and turns. Despite being a love story, the film follows a pattern of a unique narrative which you might have seen in an Upendra's film.
Why? Because Face 2 Face is directed by Sandeep Janardhan who was an erstwhile associate of Upendra.
Face 2 Face tells the story about Santhosh who lives in Chikmagalur and he has two girls in his life, Preethi and Sneha. The narrative goes in the details and connection of Santhosh with these two girls and answers, who actually Santhosh loves and why?
Till the first half, Face 2 Face narration goes like a simple love story. The narrative pattern gets different, once you witness the second half.
For few, the screenplay might be confusing at one point of time. But the climax of the film clears it on the whole.
Performances of all the actors are good along with the director's command over the writing. The camera work, production values and music is good as well.
The film does has it's draggy moments in the first hour, especially the character introductions which took a while.
But as you dwell into the film on the later part, it keeps you hooked right till the climax.
You may surely give Face 2 Face a watch if you are looking for something refreshing.


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By Payroll and Entitlements Editorial Staff
An online protest option is now available on e-Services for Business for employers to submit protests for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefit Charges listed on the Statement of Charges to Reserve Account (DE 428T), Statement of Reimbursable Benefit Charges (DE 428R), and School Employees Fund Employer Statement of Benefit Charges (DE 428F). Employers also may submit online protests to their UI rate listed in the Notice of Contribution Rates and Statement of UI Reserve Account (DE 2088). For more information, visit FAQs - e-Services for Business (EDD Tax Branch News #404, 4/2/2019).
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Gradually, in selecting the shower door and curtain for the custom walnut butcher block island top interior designs. You have to be sure which one you prefer. Possessing the shower curtain or just leaving with all the crystal clear glass door to the shower. A shower curtain can make your shooting bath more secure and comfy. However, the crystal clear glass door is likely to make your wood feel more spacious. The notion of beach style with alcove bathtub, shower combo with white cupboards and gray tile will be ideal.
An etagere custom walnut butcher block island top interior designs is great to have at a wood. It has open shelves to store things necessary and to exhibit appropriate ornaments for a wood. It gives beauty, simplicity and endurance. Can you have it on your wood? It can be produced from metal, wood, steel, etc.. It usually consists of two shelves. If you don't own it and are intending to purchase one for the wood, here are some suggestions below:
A Delta faucet is absolutely a good choice for the custom walnut butcher block island top interior designs as it includes durable materials that would endure for ages. However, we can't simply ignore when some problems, such as a leaky problem, strike a Delta faucet. To fix the faucet really isn't that hard. In the very first time you purchased this appliance, you'll be provided a kit from Delta for Delta wood faucet repair.
Bathroom decoration: " We could get the sea glass as your custom walnut butcher block island top interior designs decoration. It puts within the glass vase which has many kind of pebble colors.
Lamps: The wood lamp fill which has many sea glass with many colors that reflect the lighting. It makes your lamp much more magnificent and makes your wood more beautiful.
Things to know before purchasing a pocket door to get a custom walnut butcher block island top interior designs: make sure to are aware that a pocket door is installed on the wall, and which means you need to earn your wall maintain a fantastic condition for it. Match the hardware together with the doorway. Make certain the burden and the size of the hardware acceptable for your door. Rollers. Choose the ones in great quality differently they'll be out of the track and get stuck easily, hard to maneuver, noisy, etc.,. Select the ideal track which will not harm the wall easily in the event the door isn't painted yet, be very careful to do it differently it will follow the wall. Let the door be dry first.
First it is possible to select brightly colored ceramic tile. It helps your custom walnut butcher block island top interior designs to seem larger because it will reflect light in your wood and it'll give bigger impression too in your wood. Adding plenty of mild and also mirror in your wood wall can help make your wood looks and texture airy too.
Second, you may opt to use mosaic tile design however, you must be cautious in choosing right color. Not all colours are great for your small wood. You better opt to utilize mosaic tile for your wood with pastel colors. You can select normal dimensions of mosaic tile to give larger impression too in your wood. How about the best shape of mosaic tile for your small wood? Shape will influence larger appearance and also aesthetic on your wood. For the best form of mosaic tile, you may select small rectangle as a single of best tile layouts for wood.
To begin with, you should consider the budget. Faucets have many types of price based on the style materials and quality. Additionally, you should think about in which you will place the faucet if it is for the sink, or tub and shower. The style of the faucets should be considered too. Bathroom faucets come in various styles. There is a modern aesthetic that has clean lines and less handles. Or you may prefer the traditional one that has the 3 holes standard. It has two holes in the handle and you in the spout.
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Zenit Prototype 1950
This early Zenit Prototype was made by the KMZ factory near Moscow, USSR in 1950.
Essentially, a Zorki 1 with mirror and prism system (SLR) instead of rangefinder. The film loads from the bottom, as in screwmount Leicas/FED/Zorki.
Most of its characteristics are similar to the series model but the prism housing and the eyepiece are one of a kind.
Dr. Milos Mladek, well-known expert in Russian cameras writes in his expertise:
After a thorough examination of the camera and after having compared it extensively with both a Zenit prototype and a "Square Logo" model Zenit, we consider this camera a KMZ factory research model that was very probably made just before the series production of the regular Zenit to test the new rounded shape of the prism housing and moreover to test a special diopter-adjustable eyepiece (+/- 3 diopters, three lenses in a non-rotating mount, very well made - regrettably it later did not make it into series production).
It always was highly unlikely that KMZ would have started series production of the regular Zenit body without having tested the new shape of the prism housing: here is the test sample. - It comes with a later lens, cap and case


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The Seminar on Course Design examines the foundational concepts in teaching and learning and how to apply these ideas in a course plan that will support student learning and provide evidence of student learning. During the seminar, participants will create a plan for learning in the course, explaining to the other participants how this learning is linked to the final graded project, regardless of whether the course is their own or one institutionally prescribed. They will also begin to analyze their teaching goals and consider how to align those goals with student, program and/or institutional needs.
This workshop is designed to help graduate students sort through the huge range of institutional choices available to them in the education system of higher education and begin to make choices among them relative to their own professional and personal aspirations. Secondly, it will help participants assess the skills and knowledge required by each type of institution, and identifies University resources for acquiring them. You should walk away from this workshop with a clear plan and timeline for preparing in a way that suits your schedule.
A Good seminar or workshop will be constructed in such a way to provide the best learning curve to meet a combination of learning styles adequately in a timely fashion. However, you should always inquire beforehand how the class is actually planned out accounting to the percentage of lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on work being presented so you can prepare to get the best possible benefit from the experience. This will help you decide if it meets your dominant style of learning.


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Tech Bi-Partisan Bill in uncertainty
October 24, 2017
After the tumultuous 2016 presidential election, rumors about Russian interference abounded. Facebook disclosed recently that it identified a Russian company that bought $100,000 worth of ads on hot-button political issues. The Russian company is intricately linked to the Kremlin.
According to Alex Stamos, Facebook's chief security officer, more than 3000 of the ads focus on divisive cultural issues, including race, gun control, and immigration. The ads were published online in 470 false accounts between June 2015 to May 2017, influencing the American public before and after the election.
Responding to the Russian meddling through social media, the Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona, Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, and Senator Mark Warner of Virginia introduced a bipartisan bill that would force internet companies like Facebook and Google to disclose the buyer of online advertisements.
However, this move was countered by a group of lobbyists from tech companies to thwart this legislative effort. Marc E. Elias, one senior advisor of Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, stands on the side of tech companies. According to the New York Times, before revelations of Russian meddling, Marc E. Elias helped internet companies obtain exemptions from the Federal Election Commission.
With support from both the right and the left, The Federal Election Commission allowed internet companies not to disclose private information. The Commission argued that in their justification, the internet is "a unique and evolving mode of mass communication and political speech that is distinct from other media in a manner that warrants a restrained regulatory approach."
The litigious issue of political speech and money runs deep in America's political climate. In Buckley v. Valeo (1976), the majority of Supreme Court Judges ruled that a restriction of spending money for political speech constitutes limitations on expression. In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission in 2010, the Supreme Court again ruled that the First Amendment right of freedom of speech prohibits the federal government from restricting political speech funded by corporations.
John McCain, the senior senator from Arizona and previous presidential candidate, has pushed for campaign finance reform, resulting in the McCain-Feingold Act in 2002. The McCain Feingold Act addresses soft money and proliferation of advocacy ads. Again, Senator McCain leads efforts to push for reform.
Along with Senator McCain in joint efforts, Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Mark Warner of Virginia said on October 18th in a statement that the bipartisan Senate bill would "prevent foreign actors from influencing our elections by ensuring that political ads sold online are covered by the same rules as ads sold on TV, radio and satellite."
In my interview with Will Allan, the humanities teacher of Honors Constitutional Debates at Webb, he said, "The issue here boils down whether the federal government has the constitutional power to force private companies to disclose information. Because the constitution does not grant the government power over private businesses, private companies do not have to disclose information, unless there is a present national security danger. The implication of Russia's interference in the election is a tricky question. But, McCain's move likely stems from his political motives, being a vocal opponent of President Trump. Though McCain questions the legitimacy of the election, not every member of the Congress will abide by that."
Regardless of the tech lobbyist's effort to thwart the effort, the constitutionality of the bill is still in question. Surely, the bill will face more difficulties to pass, as it moves through the Congress.
Victoria Liu ('18) is the Editor of News and Opinion at the Webb Canyon Chronicle. Born in Sydney, Australia, she lived and studied in Beijing, China,...


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Ebix to Acquire India's Corporate Travel Player Yatra for $338 Million
Ebix chairman and CEO Robin Raina talks at Ebix Presents TV18 India Rising Summit 2019, a pan-India thought leadership effort sponsored by Raina's U.S.-based software company. Ebix, an Atlanta-based tech company, is buying Indian-based travel services provider, is acquiring India's online travel company Yatra for about $380 million. Ebix Skift Take: Corporate travel and event … [Read more…]


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Catering Quotes Gnarwarre Vic
8 Expert Tips For Picking the Right Catering Service In Gnarwarre
When it concerns the important things that can make or break an event, couple of are as important as the quality, taste and look of the food and drinks you serve. A lot is riding on your choice which caterer to work with, and if you believe this choice actually isn't that important, look at it in this manner, incredible catering can save an event that's on the rocks, however bad catering will almost always send guests to the doors.
In addition, due to the fact that catering is frequently the # 1 or # 2 line-item expense for most events, the catering service you select is also a considerable financial decision and can affect how much money you have actually left over to spend on other areas depending on food costs and amounts.
Add in that catering services can differ significantly in their pricing and the kinds of meals and services they provide, and the procedure of choosing a caterer can figuratively and actually seem like you are comparing apples to oranges.
# 1 Responsiveness And Personal Interest In Your Requirements
Of all the event and catering professionals we talked with, this turned up over and over and over again, mainly because how responsive and interested a caterer is during your preliminary conversations is a sign of how they will perform during the length of their contract with you (and more on agreements later).
A prospective catering service ought to be learning as much as they can about you in your very first few discussions with them, so you must anticipate them to be talking and asking questions about 20% of the time and you supplying responses and describing your needs about 80% of the time.
# 2 Ability To Handle Your Particular Type of Event In Gnarwarre 3221
Not every catering service is perfect or every type of event, and many catering services themselves honestly confess this.
So when interviewing your Gnarwarre caterers (and you need to consult with a minimum of 3 caterers for any event with a sensible spending plan), you need to specify about the type of event you are preparing and the type of food and/or presentation you are expecting. Otherwise, you might wind up selecting a caterer who merely isn't really a great fit for the type or style of your occasion.
Virtually every catering service has a standard menu or menus to select from, and many do supply some level of built-in versatility to adjust these menus to your specific requirements by substituting specific items and/or personalizing others.
Nevertheless, the standout caterers will exceed standardized menu options and be willing to create fantastic fare that matches a lot more particular style and dietary needs.
# 3 Determination To Supply Tastings
How will you ever understand what a catering service can do unless you sample their goods? And more specifically, how will you know what the menu items you are considering will taste like unless you specifically try them?
Some people avoid asking to sample the specific items they want for their event since it looks like a hassle for the caterer, but it is standard to ask for a tasting of exactly what you are intending to order before you sign on the dotted line.
In addition, you can ask for wine parings for these tastings if they are appropriate for your occasion (again, be prepared to pay a charge, it's a small cost to pay to guarantee you select the ideal catering service). When you are sampling the food, also attend to how it is presented, as any catering service who takes the time to correctly display a sample will most likely be most likely to make that kind of effort on your event day.
Are you an event supervisor who has to manage catering details, budget plans and projects?
Or are you a caterer who needs to track propositions, invoices, meal selections, inventory and other customer details?
# 4 Familiarity With The Venue
You may remain in for a surprise if you work with a BBQ take-out joint to cater an official ballroom fundraising event. Or if you select a high-end business event catering service to serve a barn wedding. Why? Because these catering services might not be accustomed to preparing and serving food in such a setting.
This can get back at more particular depending upon restrictions of the venue itself, like in the case of museums and historical sites.
Much more standard places can likewise have constraints that catering services should follow, like certain setup requirements or disposal limitations for waste food and water, so having a catering service that is familiar with a venue's guidelines can possibly save you lots of hassle on event day.
# 5 Complete Description Of Services/Goods Promised In The Agreement
The catering service's contract must clearly define exactly what food, beverages and services the catering service will be providing on the designated day( s). Moreover, it must safeguard you from non-performance as much as it protects the caterer from non-payment/default, so you may want to think about having a lawyer} take a look at it prior to you sign it.
Every detail needs to be consisted of in the contract, included selected menus, number of servings and/or individuals to be served, beverage/bar service details (if suitable) and all prices and additional services.
No caterer in Gnarwarre with a shred of dignity and scruples participates in an agreement with plans to bail at the last minute, but you have to ensure there is a cancellation provision in your agreement simply in case your catering service has to cancel.
You don't want to be left without recourse with only days or hours before your event, so just make certain cancellation procedures and charges are in place so you do have a backup plan.
# 6 Referrals You Can Call and Talk With
Obviously you will need to check up on the catering services you are thinking about, and it's always good to start online and check out sites.
However, don't stop there, as online reviews are not always trusted (or perhaps genuine); for example, a good catering service might have had a couple of nightmare/hater clients who alter their scores, while a really average catering service may have padded their online reviews. So see if you can find some previous customers of the caterers you are considering and reach out to them.
# 7 Insurance Coverage
Every catering service we talked with called insurance protection "a given" for catering services, and you definitely don't want to legally be on the hook for some oversight or mishap that was the fault of your catering service.
# 8 A Knowledgeable Chef and Cooking Area Personnel
Surprisingly, the length of time a catering company in Gnarwarre has stayed in business may not be as critical in choosing an excellent caterer as you may believe.
So make certain to inquire about the chef's bona fides and CV because he/she will most likely be the one most responsible for the outcome of the meal and whether your visitors enjoy it or not.
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