As she zipped up her coat, Allie reminded Todd to pull the a-frame sign from the sidewalk before he locked up. The newest books in their stock were listed on the sign. She'd decorated the corners with holly leaves and berries depicted in green and red chalk which had been scuffed off in certain sections. She really needed to break out the chalk and fix them. The pieces were right behind the counter in a coffee can. What on earth was wrong with her?
"Off to see lover boy?" Todd asked from his position at the register.
Allie didn't answer. She yanked the door open and stepped outside, frowning at the lights framing the floor inside the window. They created a soft illumination of winter white, and if no one looked too carefully, they might believe something else existed inside the rectangle. Of course, if anyone came close to the window they would find only strings of bulbs taped along the boundaries of bare wood. Tomorrow, though, a live tree would be in the space. There'd better be a lot more than that before the morning was done. A complete display, in fact, or she'd be forced to give up and fall back on a bit of recycling.
Allie headed down the block in the direction of her car. Luke hadn't been too specific about the time she should come over, but she figured most normal people would have had dinner by now. With business picking up for the holidays, she ate her evening meal standing at the counter, usually just before closing. Fortunately, she had Todd and two others working tonight, allowing her the freedom to leave, but she hadn't eaten yet. As if reminded of the fact, her stomach gave a low growl. Eyeing the front of Gina's bakery covetously, Allie decided she would have something when she got home. No matter how delicious, a pastry did not constitute a solid meal.
Sliding behind the wheel of her car, Allie thought of Luke's brave but foolhardy daughter. Lydia was no doubt a handful for her father. He'd mentioned something when he'd come to pick her up about hiring help to look after her. Allie had no idea how long ago Lydia's mother had left, but it seemed Luke should have been seeking aid of some sort before now. Allie was in no position to offer any assistance herself, nor was she inclined to, since she barely knew the two of them, but she was looking forward to having Lydia in the store tomorrow. If nothing else, a pair of young eyes might be just the thing she needed for that stupid window.
Allie pulled the car from the parking space and headed out of town. She'd bought more than a few of her trees in the past from Luke's Tree Farm, but she'd always dealt with Luke, Sr. or one of his men. She'd heard in recent years that the younger Luke had taken over from his father. Maybe that was why she stopped going there and started buying pre-cut trees in the parking lot of the hardware store. She hadn't done it consciously, but now that she'd opened up to Luke about the incident on the pond, she realized she'd been avoiding him.
With a nod, Frank backed away to let her car through. Allie thanked him and proceeded to the point where the smaller drive veered off to the left and up the incline. Her stomach fluttered as she made the turn, exactly like the butterflies she used to experience in high school. High school? She still got them with inordinate frequency for a variety of reasons. Right now, it was if a kaleidoscope of the lovely creatures had taken residence in her gut.
It couldn't be because of Luke. It couldn't be. Not after all this time.
Biting her lip, Allie pulled up next to a pickup truck and parked her car. She sat for a full minute behind the wheel in silent debate before climbing out and shutting the door as quietly as possible. Hands shoved deep into her pockets, Allie made her way up a series of concrete steps to the lit porch, where she saw evidence of decorating in progress. Fir roping lay across the porch floor surrounded by strings of lights in various stages of disentanglement. A wreath hung on the front door. Allie spotted a Luke's Tree Farm tag dangling from the greenery. She reached up and tucked the tag out of sight.
An oval of glass behind the wreath revealed an open, high-ceilinged room that combined living and eating, with the most beautiful kitchen at the far end. Seated at an island rather than the table, Lydia was engaged in consuming what appeared to be a grilled cheese sandwich. Luke stood beside her, the expression on his face a naked declaration of anxiety and awe and wrenching love as he turned to speak to his daughter. Allie took a hasty step back, not wanting to be an unwelcome witness to such honest emotion. As she did, she trod on a pair of pliers and sent them skittering against a metal table leg. She heard a shout from inside and looked up to see Lydia racing across the floor. The child yanked the door open.
"Hi." Allie lifted her hand in greeting.
"Allie," said Luke, coming to stand behind his daughter, his fingers resting on her dark head.
Allie stepped inside. Luke shut the door behind her.
"I want to go, too." Lydia stopped mid-protest, mouth twisting. Allie figured she had to realize she was on thin ice. Making any demands after what had happened earlier in the day was not a good idea. "Please?" she said instead.
Reluctantly, Lydia returned to the counter island, glancing back twice as she went. Defeated, she climbed up onto the stool and resumed eating.
He walked toward the back of the house, leaving Allie standing in the living room. Allie did her best to act casual, studying the various photographs in simple black frames on the wall. They were quite good. She took a step closer to view the nearest group hanging to the right of the fireplace.
"That's me and Mommy and Dad," said Lydia, nearer now. Allie turned to find the little girl standing on the opposite side of the long, gray sofa, the last of her sandwich in one hand, her other hand lifted and pointing. Allie followed the direction of Lydia's outstretched finger to a photo of a beautifully unguarded moment with Luke, a much younger Lydia and a brunette woman, laughing over something during dinner at the table in this very house. The lighting, the clarity, the particulars of position, amazed Allie. But something about the photo saddened her, too. After a moment, she understood what it was. Luke and Lydia were clearly attuned to the humor of the moment, but Lydia's mother, though possessing a broad smile, watched them both with a certain melancholy visible in her eyes.
Quickly, Allie rejected her conclusions. In the next instant, unmarked by the camera, Luke's wife had probably been laughing as openly as Luke and Lydia.
Even so, the woman had left her family behind.
At the sound of footsteps, Allie turned her back on the wall of photos over the fireplace. Luke entered the room with a pair of old-fashioned galoshes in his hand. Allie forced her features into an innocent appearance, as if she hadn't been analyzing his life in the finite moment of a photograph.
Allie pivoted and moved to her left for a closer inspection. Rory had taken the photo from behind the two figures, the taller bending low, gloved hand hovering above his daughter's shoulder as they skated away from the lens across a frozen pond. Soft, diffuse illumination fell over them, around them, haunting in a way. Allie recognized the pond as the one outside Luke's dad's house, where she'd fallen. She refrained from comment.
Allie looked up at the picture again. She could see it, too.
Allie sat on the edge of the sofa, reaching for the boots. The metal clasps had already been unfastened and she stuck her foot into the right boot, tugging it on. Her sneaker slid straight to the bottom in a nearly perfect fit. Not a pair of Luke's boots, then, and far too large for his daughter. Allie bit her lip. The symbolism of stepping into another woman's shoes wasn't lost on her. Neither was the ridiculousness of the sentiment. She certainly had no intention of becoming a part of Luke and Lydia's life. Not in that way. Not in any way. She didn't know either of them. Luke had been a one-sided high school crush, and Lydia…Lydia was a sweet child who had ended up at her store after an improbable trek to run from feelings she couldn't really escape. And that was that.
But things happened for a reason. Her mother said so all the time. Many people did, and believed it.
Okay, that's it for the excerpts of this tale. Winter Light was one of my favorites stories to write. I hope you've enjoyed it and, unlike Allie, I hope you already have your tree. Merry Christmas and peace to all!


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The staff at Fabio Scalia SoHo Hair Salon is dedicated to bringing the highest quality industry service. You can sip a cappuccino in a massaging chair while enjoying unparalleled personal service and treatments from Oribe, Milbon, label.m, Wella and Olaplex.
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Fabio Scalia
Fabio Scalia is a hair stylist, salon owner and entrepreneur. Originating from Southern Italy, Fabio knew from a very young age that hair styling was his passion. He began his career at the age of twelve, by sweeping hair at a salon in Italy during his free time. In the years that followed, Fabio vigorously pursued his training at some of the top hair styling academies in the industry, such as Aldo Coppola, Vidal Sassoon and Toni & Guy. Fabio worked at top salons around Europe, from Milan to Monte Carlo, before arriving in NYC at the age of 21 to launch himself in America. At the age of 24, Fabio took the plunge and launched his first salon, located on the quaint Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights. For the past 16 years he has immersed himself in building his business and growing his brand. In 2016 Fabio expanded his business to the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan, where his chic salon has become a go-to spot for those who are looking for a luxurious salon experience along with an innovative hairstyle. Fabio has been featured in such publications as NY Magazine, Glamour, In Style, Marie Claire and I-Italy. Thanks to his charismatic nature and fresh, modern approach to hair design, Fabio has built a successful brand while amassing a global clientele that has followed him through every stage of his exciting career.
Luis Miller
Luis loves everything about the hair and beauty industry, which is obvious to everyone who meets him. He loves making his clients look their best by highlighting their features through a beautiful haircut. Luis moved to New York City in 2010 to make his mark in the hair and beauty field, and he has been unstoppable since! Luis believes that continuous education and staying ahead of trends is an essential part of his success. He studied cosmetology at the Carsten Institute of Cosmetology and has continued his training in all areas of hair design (cutting, styling and coloring) through various workshops and seminars. He has a passion for extensions and is certified as a Great Lengths specialist. Whether Luis is working on a celebrity or a business person, his charming personality, along with his natural talent, are what keep his clients coming back.
Nordia McIntosh
Nordia has come a long way… \nBorn in Kingston Jamaica, Nordia knew her passion was hair. After graduating from Dels Beauty School in Jamaica, Nordia did not lose sight of her goals. She continued her training at USA Beauty School, Vidal Sassoon, Hair Tech International and The Hair Shop for Extension were she now specializes in Dream Catchers extensions & wig fittings. Shes worked in some of the top salons in New York City, including the Fabio Scalia Brooklyn location, Prive and along side Micheal Angelo. Furthering her educational training with classes from Wella Studios, Ted Gibson, Oribe, Diva Cutting Curl Lab and James Harris's Ripping The Runway gave her the perfect experience she needed for working on photo shoots, runway models, actors and being apart of the LGFB team with the American Cancer Society. Nordia is always looking for ways to move her career to the next level ensuring every client walks out feeling & looking their best!
Lucio Galano
Lucio Galano has always had a true eye for art and beauty. He began his studies at l'Accademia di Belle Arti Brera, in his native Italy, where he received his degree in set and costume design. He worked with costumes in both film and theater, which eventually led to his present, almost 20 year, career as a colorist in some of the top salons in New York City, such as Prive, Serge Normant at John Frieda and eventually Fabio Scalia. In addition to servicing the color needs of his clients who sit in his chair, Lucio travels to service his celebrity clientele. Lucio specializes in balayage, creating soft and natural highlights and thermal relaxers.
Mirko Vergani
Master Colorist, Mirko Vergani is well-known and highly sought-after for his precision and bold coloring techniques—inspired by Italian design, nature and the everyday woman. His Italian roots afforded Mirko the opportunity to receive extensive training at the TIGI Academy and the TONI & GUY Academy in Milan. After receiving high accolades, Mirko moved to New York City where he worked as a Creative Color Director. During his 7-year tenure as color director, Mirko's work was featured by Allure Magazine, label.m, Uberliss and hairbrained_official; and led to partnerships and collaborations with TV Stars, Carson Kressley and Kym Johnson. When not in the salon, Mirko dedicates himself to education, both personally and for his surrounding community. He is a certified Great Lengths Extension Specialist, Lasio Keratin Specialist, Olaplex Specialist and has recently joined the TIGI Technical Collective Educational Team. Mirko believes color is an exploration of creativity and self-confidence and loves navigating this unique and deeply personal journey with each of his clients.
JC Canto
Born and raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, JC fell in love with the beauty industry at an early age. She began her career in a family owned salon at the age of 18. JC was trained in NYC under the guidance of Vidal Sassoon's color experts. Her training led her to work in luxury salons starting in 1991. She has worked at Space Salon, Prive and now Fabio Scalia. JC believes maintaining the integrity of the hair should always come first. She loves being surrounded by creative talent who share the same love and passion for the hair care industry. After 20 years in the business, JC specializes in highlights, foils, and keratin treatments; and she is a certified Brazilian Blowout specialist. \n\n Instagram: @jccanto
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Veigas is a native New Yorker, born and raised on Long Island. She has always been inspired by the city that shaped her. Veigas is a powerhouse of an artist and is trained in both color and cut. She believes every one of her clients should have a customized color and cut to not only fit their personal style but their lifestyle as well. Veigas started her career in 2011 and has been fast growing ever since. Veigas believes that knowledge is power and is consistently training to keep up with new techniques and current trends. Veigas has worked NYC Fashion week and has trained and worked nationally and internationally alongside some of the top artists in the industry. When she is not working behind the chair, she is an artist for L'Oreal Professionnel and is educating other hairstylists.
Mirian Lima
Mirian Lima was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. At an early age she discovered a passion for hair. Mirian has spent the last two decades establishing herself as a master stylist and colorist. Mirian's expertise is a reflection of worldly education programs and curriculums under L'Oreal world tours in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, London, Portugal and Denmark. Mirian is certified in brazilian blowouts. Furthermore, she is sought after for her bridal and celebrity styling. Her approach to hair is to create a personal look in each individual client based on their lifestyle while maintaining the integrity and quality of the hair.
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I've been a father for thirty-four years, which means I've been the singular object of my family's affection for at least one day on thirty-four occasions.
When my father-in-law and my father were still alive, I'd usually wake up to a sweet Father's Day welcome and then drag myself, my kids, and our parenting gear to various parts of town to celebrate first with my dad, and then with JoAnn's dad, my father-in-law.
In those days I learned to defer, allowing our fathers to stand and revel in the glory of having created my wife and me. Simply put, I understood I was not the Dad being celebrated at those events. It wasn't hard. Both our Dads were funny and grateful for their hundredth tie. No matter how dorky the gifts, they were always pleased to be getting them, especially from their grandchildren. I had a tradition of telling my Dad a joke — because making him laugh was the best gift I could ever give him.
As we got older, I always took the time to thank those Fathers-before-me who had worked so hard to set an example, keeping a roof over our heads and helping us feel as though things would always be okay… even if they wouldn't. The perspective created by time and my own experience as a father makes me even more grateful to those who came before me. No Dad is perfect, but Father's Day was and will always be a day for gratitude.
As for my family, whenever possible, I used Father's Day to lovingly impose my will. One year, after a spontaneous double-header, JoAnn vowed to never attend another Sunday softball game. As a result, my softball buddies and I used to deem Father's Day "Fan Appreciation Day" to coerce our families into coming to watch. We'd typically take the team picture that day, and hopefully give the kiddies a good show. It worked like a charm, but our tradition ended when the league got flack for scheduling games on Mother's Day. Father's Day games were eliminated because of "equality" or some such thing.
That left us with a clean softball slate on Father's Day Sunday. Dads usually get a lot done on Sundays. Basically, the "Day of Rest" is the day when all of the work I postponed around the house comes due. The garage gets cleaned out, the car gets washed, the backyard furniture gets wiped down, light bulbs get changed, appliances get fixed, drains get snaked. You name it, it can happen on a Sunday.
But not on Father's Day.
The beauty of Father's Day is that it's my day. I choose my favorite meal (if my wife feels like making it). I choose the music in the house (if it's not too early). I choose to watch golf on TV (because nobody really cares) and I get to have my kids around me (if they're in town). On Father's Day I'm allowed to summon my children and have the expectation that they'll actually come over and hang out with me (as long as we feed them).
These days my kids are pretty good at giving gifts. Unlike the father's that preceded me, I have not achieved the "What do you give the man who has everything?" stage of life. I still love toys. Not Porsches or those types of material toys, but I generally yearn for a catalog-purchase quad copter, a new softball bat, or basically anything you'd buy a twelve year old. I'm easy… and I don't wear ties.
Unfortunately, we no longer share the day with the generation before us. There will certainly come a time when our children become fathers, but until then all I really want for Father's Day is to be in the company of my family and to laugh so hard my Dad can hear me.
My kids are like I was. They know I don't really care about "stuff," and that their best gift is to tell me a good joke (which they do all the time)… and maybe order me a quad copter from Amazon.
Four children later, I 'm here to tell you that life definitely changes after children and here are the type of changes a Dad can expect. They are all wonderful. Or, at least it's important to think of them that way, because sacrifice is the key to strong parenting. It's best to get used to it early.
Let's start at the beginning. During our first pregnancy, I returned home from work one day to find my calm and patient wife, JoAnn, sitting on the bathroom floor crying. When I asked her what was wrong, she looked up at me in tears and said "I don't know." Then she started laughing hysterically. After that, there was no question in my mind that we were entering new territory.
Once our first child was born, things got busy all the time. With the births of our three subsequent children, JoAnn or I (usually JoAnn) spent the next ten years being pulled out of bed to tend to the needs of a child. Whether it was a bad dream, upset tummy, need for water, actual illness, or something inconceivable, being a parent means going from REM to reality in nanoseconds.
I have assembled hundreds of baby-related devices, all designed to simplify a parent's life. Finding these heretofore untapped skills has been both a pleasure and a curse. One thing I've learned for sure is that following directions is the most efficient path between taking that stroller out of the box and having a useable, safe, parenting aid. Yes, you may have some parts left over, but "they always give you extras." Although JoAnn and I have always been equals in our parenting process, it's also proven helpful (and efficient) to follow her directions as well.
Be prepared to lug everything everywhere. Now that you've assembled the stroller, and you've collected all of the items necessary to adequately fill the "baby bag" – code for life support system – you will always be responsible for getting them from point A to point B. You will become an accomplished packer. You will, essentially, become a Sherpa. Know it. Own it. Love it.
"They just can't relate." That's what you'll tell yourself. Your friends, the Poker guys, the after-work crew, the frat brothers, the softball team — your relationship with them will become conditional. At first, you'll feel badly about having to leave your guy events early in order to take your kid to a birthday party but, over time, the landscape of your friendships will evolve. Those who "get it" will still be part of your life (or lives (including your spouse and children), and those who don't will drift away. It happens. Once they have kids, they'll be back in search of advice.
That's right. Even though our children are often more needy than we ever thought anyone could be, we get to have these moments when look in their eyes or hold their hand and suddenly realize it's the most special moment ever. These connected opportunities will change over the years but, when they happen, they'll remind us of why we've lost all that sleep, lugged all that crap, and sacrificed a hunk of our independence in order to be their parent.
The dividends are substantial. JoAnn and I have "launched" our four children. They like and care for each other. They go to work. They please their bosses and co-workers. They laugh a lot, and they make us laugh a lot. Ultimately, we realize that what prepared parents have in common is the pure pleasure of watching their children evolve from the helpless creatures we bring home from the hospital, into the walking, talking, opinionated people who enhance, enrich, and, yes, change our lives forever.


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Q: Extract string between the pattern1 and pattern2 in sql server data in a column(c1):
some_datadata1/By_User/some_other_other_data1/somedate1
some_datadata2/By_User/some_other_other_data2/somedate2
some_datadata3/By_User/some_other_other_data3/somedate3
some_datadata4/By_User/some_other_other_data4/somedate4
Output required:
some_other_data1
some_other_data2
some_other_data3
some_other_data4
I am looking for a query to do so
I tried following but did not work:
select col1,
       substring(col1,charindex('By User/',col1)+len('By User/'),
         charindex('/',col1)-charindex('By User/',col1)-len('By User/'))
from tablename

A: It is probably better to split strings in your application code.
However, if you have no choice, you can use LEFT since pattern1 is the first one on the left of the string:
Select col1, LEFT(col1, CHARINDEX('By_User/',col1) -2)
From (values ('some_datadata1/By_User/some_other_other_data1/somedate1')
    , ('some_datadata2/By_User/some_other_other_data2/somedate2')
    , ('some_datadata3/By_User/some_other_other_data3/somedate3')
    , ('some_datadata4/By_User/some_other_other_data4/somedate4')) as string(col1)

If you want pattern 3, the second CHARINDEX need to start looking for / after the position of the second pattern:
Select col1, left(col1, CHARINDEX('By_User/',col1) -2)
    , SUBSTRING(col1, CHARINDEX('By_User/',col1) + len('By_User/'),
        CHARINDEX('/',col1, CHARINDEX('By_User/',col1) + len('By_User/'))
        - CHARINDEX('By_User/',col1) - len('By_User/')
        )
From (values ('some_datadata1/By_User/some_other_other_data1/somedate1')
    , ('some_datadata2/By_User/some_other_other_data2/somedate2')
    , ('some_datadata3/By_User/some_other_other_data3/somedate3')
    , ('some_datadata4/By_User/some_other_other_data4/somedate4')) as string(col1)

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El capelo alpino es el gorro y rasgo más distintivo de los Alpini en el Ejército Italiano del uniforme de las tropas. Los Alpini son tropas de infantería ligera, especializadas en el combate de montaña. Inicialmente, el capelo era sólo para los Alpini, pero pronto el capelo fue adoptado por las unidades de apoyo del Cuerpo de Alpini, como artillería e ingenieros. Hoy en día, el capelo se expide a los miembros de 15 regimientos del ejército, 3 batallones y varios mandos altos.

Referencias
 Sitio web de la Asociación Nacional de Alpini

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Indumentaria militar

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Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within now, and for the future.
Mercy Corps has worked in Nigeria since 2012, focusing its programming on adolescent girls' empowerment, economic development, conflict mitigation, and humanitarian response.
ENGINE 2 will further increase girls' and young women's access to (1) financial education and life skills; (2) peer to peer networks and mentoring; and (3) direct assets (materials and savings).
The PPP Advisor will be responsible for ENGINE 11's PPP initiatives and activities.
S/he will be responsible for exploring, implementing and advocating for opportunities to engage the private sector along with the public sector in creating economic empowerment opportunities for project beneficiaries within their communities.
S/he will provide technical leadership on PPP issues.
This position will ensure ENGINE 11 implementation is responsive to marginalized Nigerian girls, their communities, state and non-state secondary schools, vocational school, and other skill-based centers.
This also includes implementation partners and aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan.
This position will coordinate with other donor-funded programming to link marginalized girls with ENGINE 11 activities.
Develop overall vision and strategic plan for the PPP unit.
Establish a fully functional PPP Unit and ensure that the needs of project beneficiaries are met when it comes to a PPP programme.
Identify, assess, and recommend potential private sector partners and partnership opportunities.
Recognize and adapt PPP programmes that are sustainable, financed, and delivered by the private sector.
Provide technical leadership for the design, formalization, and management of innovative public-private partnerships.
Provide technical assistance to project partners relative to the structuring of PPPs and outreach to the private sector.
Maintain a database of public-private partnership activities.
Coordinate Advisory Groups activities across implementation states to create an enabling environment for project implementation and promotes girls advancement.
Manage partnerships with relevant Federal and State level Government ministries/agencies, private sector players and development partners.
Build the capacity of communities and local governments to take leadership on PPP issues.
Develop and implement outreach strategies to the private sector.
Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with private sector, communities, local governments and other stakeholders.
Proactively form relationships with private sector actors to complement DfID funding.
Represent ENGINE 11 on PPP issues at technical and strategic planning meetings, or as requested by the Director of Gender Programs.
Master's Degree or its equivalent in a related field.
At least 5 years experience in private sector development, economic development, and/or value chains.
At least five years of experience in design, implementation, and management of public-private partnerships.
Experience leading program activities as part of a donor-funded project within an emerging market.
Experience in working with stakeholders to facilitate PPPs.
Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues in high security environment.
Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours .Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
ENGINE 2 will further increase girls' and young women's access to (1) financial education and life skills; (2) peer to peer networks and mentoring; and (3) direct assets (materials and savings). Beneficiaries will be integrated into value chains as well as conduct other market-driven employment opportunities.
This position will ensure ENGINE 2 implementation is responsive to marginalized Nigerian girls, their communities and the country at large.
This position will coordinate and plan with other donor-funded programs to facilitate favourable policies for girls to thrive.
The Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE) Programme is an initiative to improve learning outcomes and the economic status of marginalized adolescent girls aged 16-19 in the Northern Nigerian states of Kano and Kaduna, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria. ENGINE through funding from the UK Department for International Development's Girls Education Challenge, the Coca-Cola Company and other stakeholders supported over 18,000 marginalized girls to reduce education and financial barriers in its first implementation phase.
Experience interfacing with media, corporations and key stakeholders highly desired.
All applications must include the position title in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


A wealthy business-owner determined to beat a rare, incurable illness by any means necessary. Conrad orchestrated the capture of Samantha Carter after learning that she had once been the host to a Goa'uld symbiote. Determined to learn the creatures' regenerative secrets in order to save his own life, Conrad was all-too prepared to sacrifice her life for medical research to benefit himself.
The Russians had captured a Jaffa during their short-lived Stargate program, which was procured for Conrad by Harold Maybourne. The symbiote was believed to be one of Cronus' offspring, and Conrad's corporation purchased the creature to study it. Conrad believed that once the creature was within him, it could be removed after he was healed, and decided to go through the procedure after his illness reached its apex.
The Goa'uld was successfully implanted -- and Conrad himself was never heard from again. The creature immediately demanded passage off the planet, but was intercepted by Colonel Simmons, who transferred him to an N.I.D. safe-house in North Dakota. It was later uncovered by Colonel O'Neill and Maybourne, who transferred the Goa'uld-possessed Conrad into the custody of the federal government.
Conrad died when his symbiote attempted to escape with the hijacked Prometheus, trying to commandeer the ship from Colonel Simmons and his rogue N.I.D. team while in hyperspace. Simmons, however, shot him at point blank range, and the Goa'uld transferred into him instead, killing Conrad for good. The symbiote was killed soon after, when O'Neill spaced him.
Conrad's medical file listed his date of birth as February 6, 1966.
Desperate Measures - Eager to relieve himself of a terminal illness, Adrian Conrad is willing to kill Samantha Carter to learn the regenerative secrets of her previous experience with a symbiote, but is possessed by a Goa'uld and drowned out by host suppression forever.
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Prometheus - Rogue N.I.D. agents demand the release of Colonel Simmons and Adrian Conrad from prison, turning over the Prometheus and escaping from Earth. Conrad is shot point-blank in the chest by Simmons, who then receives the symbiote.


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Q: Is correct to say "her hair is black by nature/in nature" to mean that she or her hair was born that way? When we want to say that a person's feature because that the way it is, do we say "by nature" or "in nature"?
For example, "her hair is black by nature/in nature" to mean that she or her hair was born that way, not because of being dyed?

A:
Her hair is black by nature.

is grammatical, but a native English speaker wouldn't say what you mean that way—to the point that if one used that sentence, I would wonder if they were trying to say something else with that statement.
The phrase "by nature" is often used with personality traits and social behaviors, to indicate that someone's behavior is their "natural inclination" and not something they are putting effort into. It can be positive or negative, e.g. "he is cruel by nature," "she is kind by nature," etc.
How that would work with black hair, I'm not really sure. But I'd wonder if we were discussing some kind of metaphorical "blackness" ("darkness"), meaning evil or something. Then again, "evil hair" is confusing. I would probably wind up concluding that the sentence probably meant what you wanted it to mean, but I wouldn't feel confident in that understanding.

Her hair is black in nature.

is worse—it's still grammatical, but "in nature" refers to how animals are found in their natural environments as opposed to how they are found in homes (as pets) or zoos. It's the same as "in the wild." And I don't know how that would apply to someone's hair, and I wouldn't know what this sentence meant.
In both cases, knowing that you are a new English speaker would actually help understanding. My confusion in these cases comes not because of the words themselves—they could easily have the meaning you want them to—but because of how they are usually used, and how a native English speaker would normally say what you mean. Using phrasing that is usually used in other contexts, and avoiding the phrasing that would normally be used for this, would make me think that you don't mean that. But if I knew you were a new English speaker, then I would understand that you wouldn't know the "usual" way to say things, and then I wouldn't wonder why you didn't use that and would not be confused.
Anyway, as Kate says, the way a native English speaker would indicate the color of someone's undyed hair is to say the color is "natural" or "naturally" rather than "in nature" or "by nature." So the correct way to say what you mean is

Her hair is naturally black.

or

Her black hair is natural.

A: Her hair is naturally black.
People of European descent who have fair hair as children often find it turns brown when they grow up, and women may bleach theirs to retain the blonde colour - hence the question "Is she a natural blonde?"


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Q: install a external jar to local repository according to maven's official tutorial,but failed the command I used(according to maven's official tutorial:maven):
mvn install:install-file -Dfile=algs4-1.0.4.jar -DgroupID=edu.princeton.cs -DartifactID=algs4 -Dversion=1.0.4 -Dpackaging=jar

the error info told groupID and artifactID are missing,so I try to modify the command:
mvn install:install-file -Dfile=algs4-1.0.4.jar -groupID=edu.princeton.cs -artifactID=algs4 -Dversion=1.0.4 -Dpackaging=jar

you know,that's even worse.
I also try some solution from some answers here,they don't work either.

*

*expected result is,you know,install the jar.

*actual results is:

[INFO] Scanning for projects...
[INFO]
[INFO] ------------------< org.apache.maven:standalone-pom >-------------------
[INFO] Building Maven Stub Project (No POM) 1
[INFO] --------------------------------[ pom ]---------------------------------
[INFO]
[INFO] --- maven-install-plugin:2.4:install-file (default-cli) @ standalone-pom ---
[INFO] ------------------------------------------------------------------------
[INFO] BUILD FAILURE
[INFO] ------------------------------------------------------------------------
[INFO] Total time:  0.460 s
[INFO] Finished at: 2019-04-09T00:23:39+08:00
[INFO] ------------------------------------------------------------------------
[ERROR] Failed to execute goal org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-install-plugin:2.4:install-file (default-cli) on project standalone-pom: The artifact information is incomplete or not valid:
[ERROR]   [0]  'groupId' is missing.
[ERROR]   [1]  'artifactId' is missing.
[ERROR]
[ERROR] -> [Help 1]
[ERROR]
[ERROR] To see the full stack trace of the errors, re-run Maven with the -e switch.
[ERROR] Re-run Maven using the -X switch to enable full debug logging.
[ERROR]
[ERROR] For more information about the errors and possible solutions, please read the following articles:
[ERROR] [Help 1] http://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/MAVEN/MojoExecutionException

A: You misspelled groupId and artifactId as groupID and artifactID.


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Man City dressing room more united than ever ahead of Barca clash
Repeat the first 50 minutes in the Nou Camp and we can beat Barcelona, says Manchester City star.
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David Silva says that Manchester City's recent bad run has pulled their dressing room even closer together.
And he has urged his teammates to replicate the first 50 minutes of their defeat in Barcelona when the two teams meet again at the Etihad tomorrow.
The Blues snapped out of a six-match winless streak by hammering West Bromwich Albion 4-0 on Saturday, just before they face the visit of Barcelona.
But far from fracturing unity in the squad, Spaniard Silva says that the dip in form – after winning the first ten games of the season – had the opposite effect.
And he said that the players did not lose faith in Pep Guardiola's philosophy, simply because they recognised that the dropped points were down to individual errors rather than any deeper flaws.
David Silva says the bad spell has pulled the squad closer together
"The dressing room has been fine, it's been more united than ever," he said . "We are doing things well but they weren't turning out as we wanted.
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In a total Louisville move, Mitch McConnell gives Donald Trump a bat to celebrate the new tax bill
It might have seemed weird to a lot of people – and it is weird. But it's a pretty common move in Louisville.
In a total Louisville move, Mitch McConnell gives Donald Trump a bat to celebrate the new tax bill It might have seemed weird to a lot of people – and it is weird. But it's a pretty common move in Louisville. Check out this story on courier-journal.com: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2017/12/20/trump-mcconnell-louisville-slugger-bat/971879001/
Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal Published 8:22 p.m. ET Dec. 20, 2017 | Updated 8:28 p.m. ET Dec. 20, 2017
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Sen. Mitch McConnell and President Donald Trump smile with a personalized Louisville Slugger bat to commemorate the passing of new tax legislation. Dec. 20, 2017(Photo: Photo provided by the McConnell administration)
The tax bill that U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell helped push through this week is considered one of the biggest legislative overhauls in 30 years, so the Kentucky politician celebrated with President Donald Trump the way many Kentuckians do at some point – by commemorating the moment with a personalized Louisville Slugger bat.
To most people this might seem weird – and it is. I mean, why recognize passing major legislation by getting a baseball bat engraved for the occasion? But if you've lived in Louisville for a while, this isn't your first run around the bases. Handing out bats at big moments is kinda what we do here.
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Teddy Bridgewater, Stephen Johnson and Lamar Jackson have each been given one for MVP performances in the Governor's Cup. Heck, longtime Courier Journal reporter and lifelong Chicago White Sox fan Sheldon Shafer got a bat signed by Sox legend Frank Thomas at his retirement ceremony last month. (To my editors: I'd be more than happy to take a Joey Votto-signed bat on my last day here, just for the record. I'll accept one from Billy Hamilton if Joey's busy.)
This isn't even the first time a Kentuckian has passed out a bat to a sitting president. In this photo, which was taken four years ago but seems like four million years ago here in Cardinals Country, then-President Barack Obama accepted a commemorative bat from then-Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino following the Cards' win in the 2013 national championship.
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It's not just political figures who are on the receiving end of these hand-offs, though – sometimes actual athletes are given baseball bats to recognize their success. Former Heisman Trophy candidate Jabrill Peppers was given one at the Paul Hornung awards ceremony in Louisville in March, with a completely unimpressed Jim Harbaugh by his side.
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Author Stephen King holds a bat given to him by Charmichael's Bookstore at a 2016 forum in Louisville. (Photo: Angela Shoemaker, Special to CJ)
Iconic author Stephen King was also honored with a Louisville Slugger bat after speaking at an event sponsored by Charmichael's Bookstore in 2016. That bat didn't go on to be the antagonist in his next horror novel, but there's a lot of potential there.
Personalized bats can be purchased downtown at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory or on the company's website. As you can see, they're right for any occasion – like, seriously, any occasion at all.
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Q: Bruteforce python shuffle function Hello I was wondering how to revert a string that was shuffled with the random.shuffle() function from python.
I know that the original string was shuffled with this code:
import random

file_to_shuffle = list(open("file_tot_shuffle.txt", "rb").read().strip()) #rile containing a string
random.seed(random.randint(0, 256))
random.shuffle(file_to_shuffle)
print(bytes(file_to_shuffle).decode())

Thanks to anyone that can help

A: Let me know if this is what you're looking for:
import random

file_contents = list("Something")

# Get seed for the code
seed = random.randint(0, 256)
random.seed(seed)
random.shuffle(file_contents)

# Re-Inject Same seed
indices = list(range(len(file_contents)))
random.seed(seed)
random.shuffle(indices)

# To Revert
collat = sorted(list(zip(indices, file_contents)), key=lambda x: x[0])

print("".join(list(zip(*collat))[1]))

P.S. This works due to the psuedo random algorithm, which is not true randomness

A: The issue if the original seed is known or not. If we know it, you can reverse the shuffle by figuring how how that seed shuffles a list of that length.
import random

# file_to_shuffle = list(open("file_tot_shuffle.txt", "rb").read().strip()) #rile containing a string
file_to_shuffle = list(b"HI THIS IS SOME RANDOM TEXT".strip())

SEED = random.randint(0, 256)

random.seed(SEED)
random.shuffle(file_to_shuffle)
print(bytes(file_to_shuffle).decode())

order = list(range(len(file_to_shuffle)))
random.seed(SEED)
random.shuffle(order)

unshuffledList = [0]*len(order)
for i, orig_i in enumerate(order):
    unshuffledList[orig_i] = file_to_shuffle[i]

print(bytes(unshuffledList).decode())

Output:
MIR OION EH TST HSMEASITDX
HI THIS IS SOME RANDOM TEXT

If we don't know the seed, we at least know it's somewhere in the range of 0 to 256... so there may be a way to reverse it if something more is known about the original file.


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