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The course aims at providing training on agricultural policy with a view to strengthening and/or renewing the knowledge and capacity of African policy makers, including senior managers, negotiators, advisors, planners and analysts, to meet the core challenges of growing the agricultural sector as a central engine of national economic development and social policy. In doing so, the course will expose participants not only to the current state of knowledge and the comparative lessons which are available to Africa, but also some of the best practices that serve as pertinent examples of how an integrated and comprehensive agricultural policy regime has been used to promote economic transformation and social well-being.

The course will serve the policy concerns which most African governments share of, among other things, improving agricultural output and productivity, nurturing the linkages between agriculture and other economic sectors, increasing national food security, combating poverty, expanding employment, promoting environmental sustainability, and enhancing sustainable rural livelihoods, including gender equality. These are concerns that have also been embraced by the African Union, the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and NEPAD.

Learning From the Past, Looking to the Future!
Please join us for the Annual James Family Reunion in Baltimore 2017!

Friday August 11, 2017
5:00 – 7:00pm: Check In
Sheraton Baltimore North at Towson
903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204 Phone: (410) 321-7400
http://www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com/

7:00 pm- 10:00 pm Meet & Greet

Welcome Package/Reunion Folder & Tee Shirt

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(CLICK ME TO ORDER YOUR FAMILY REUNION T-SHIRT)

Recieve the Agenda, Attraction Info, Contact List. Dinner Served!
Suggested Hotel is the Sheraton Baltimore North, 903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, Maryland, 410-321-7499. (25 rooms blocked @ 139.00/night first come first served; 5 Rooms blocked for Thursday Check-in for anyone who would like to come a day early) Reservations for these rooms have to be made by July 1,2017
Other hotels nearby are:
Towson University Marriott Conference Hotel
10 Burke Ave, Towson, MD, 21204 United States, 866-538-0251
Comfort Inn Baltimore East Towson
8801 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson, MD, 21286 United States, 866-767-0278
Days Inn Towson
8712 Loch Raven Blvd, I695 At Exit 29B, Towson, MD, 21286 United States, 866-925-4159

Also within 5 minutes of Sheraton Baltimore North at Towson:
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor
2 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201 United States, 866-538-2362
Radisson Hotel North Baltimore
2004 Greenspring Dr, Lutherville Timonium, MD, 21093 United States, 866-573-4235

Saturday August 13, 2017
10:00 am- 12:00 pm Walking Historical Tour of Towson (Various Locations)
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
Take a guided tour of our history and see the plantation that housed many of our ancestors. Tour includesHome farm, Slave Quarters, Tenant Quarters, Dairy, Family Cemetery, Stables and Ice House.
*Buildings and walking paths may be closed due to weather conditions. Remember to use caution when walking the grounds at Hampton.* Drink plenty of fluids when walking the grounds at Hampton. Use your best judgment when exploring the park, seek shade when extreme heat conditions exist. Other parts of the tour include schools and other landmarks that were historically attended by our family.
1:00pm-4:00pm Family Fun & Games

Time to have some fun! Join other family members at different activities. This will constantly be updated so keep checking the site. Activities include skating, sky zone, minute to win it games, kickball and more!
7:00 pm Blue & White Banquet and Family Reunion Program
Sheraton Baltimore North at Towson
903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204 Phone: (410) 321-7400

Don your sharpest BLUE & WHITE apparel, as we come together to fellowship at a wonderful at semi-formal yet elegant event. This event includes a seated dinner, a program highlighting the importance of the occassion and fun, dancing and laughter all night long

Sunday August 13, 2017
10:00 AM Family Worship Service
Mt Calvary Baptist Church

God has blessed our family in abundance, and in is only right that we show gratitude for all of His goodness and mercy in our lives by coming together in worship as a family. We hope that we’ll see you there

COST:
Full Payment Due: July 1, 2017 50$ per person for the entire weekend!
Additional questions? email jamesfamilyreunionbaltimore@gmail.com
Registration is Open Now. Full Payment is Due July 1, 2017
Please use the Eventbrite Site to Register for the reunion.

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# of Children _____ @ $50.00 _____________(Total)

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For Mail-In Registration submit check and form to:
Make check payable to Jamie Kinney or Felicia Gordon
Mail to:
James Family Reunion, 3317 Penfold Drive, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
Baltimore Attractions
Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland and an important seaport on the wide estuary of the Patapsco River. With several famous universities, in particular the Johns Hopkins University, museums and a renowned symphony orchestra, Baltimore is a major east coast cultural center. It was the birthplace of Edgar Allan Poe.
History
The settlement of Baltimore was established in 1729 and named after the Barons Baltimore, founders of the colony of Maryland. Commerce and shipping brought it prosperity, and in 1796 it was granted its municipal charter. Its place in American history was won in 1814, when British forces bombarded Fort Henry for 25 hours without bringing about its surrender. The sight of the American flag still flying over the fort on the morning after the bombardment inspired Francis Scott Key’s poem “The Star Spangled Banner”, which became the text of the national anthem. The old town center and the inner harbor area have been thoroughly renovated.

1. The Walters Art Museum, located in the Mount Vernons Cultural District, is a cultural institution of international renown. It is one of only a few museums worldwide to present a comprehensive history of art from the third millennium B.C. to the early 20th century. Among its thousands of treasures are a fine collection of ivories, jewelry, enamels and bronzes, and a large reserve of illuminated manuscripts and rare books. The Walters’ Egyptian, Greek and Roman, Byzantine, Ethiopian and western medieval art collections are extensive, as are the museum’s holdings of Renaissance and Asian art. Every major trend in French painting during the 19th century is represented by one or more works in the collection.
Address: 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-5185, United States
Official site: http://thewalters.org/

2. The American Visionary Art Museum displays the work of self-taught artists in six galleries. The main building’s architecture is also an artistic creation, winning many international and national awards for its design and beauty. The sculpture barn, formerly the Four Roses whiskey warehouse, houses towering exhibits.
Address: 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230-3940, United States
Official site: http://www.avam.org/

3. Just 3 miles southeast of the city centre via Key Highway and Fort Avenue is Fort McHenry, built between 1798 and 1803 to command the harbor entrance. In 1814 it withstood a 24 hour bombardment by a British warship and thus saved Baltimore from occupation. In the fort’s Visitor Center are displays and a film on the history of the fort, referring to the origins of the national anthem, the ‘The Star Spangled Banner’. However, the original of the famous flag now hangs in the Museum of American History in Washington, DC.
Official site: http://www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm

4. The Baltimore Museum of Art is the largest art museum in Maryland with art from around the world, covering a broad spectrum of periods and styles. The permanent collection includes the world’s largest collection of works by Matisse. Other notable artists represented include Picasso, Cezanne, van Gogh, And Warhol, and many others
.Address: 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218-3898, United States Official site: https://artbma.org/

5. Fell’s Point is a historic area along the waterfront that has been beautifully restored. The old harbor quarter of Fell’s Point was once the shipbuilding district of Baltimore, with places of entertainment for the seamen. Today, behind the brick facades of this beautifully restored quarter are mainly restaurants, cafes, and shops

6. Located on Pier 3 and 4, the National Aquarium in Baltimore is a joint effort with another location in Washington, DC. The aquarium in Baltimore features marine life in various exhibits, from sharks and dolphins, to hundreds of exotic species found in the Atlantic Coral Reef Exhibit. Of particular note is the five-storey Tropical Rain Forest, with all kinds of birds, frogs, and a variety of larger mammals, such as sloths and monkeys.
Address: Inner Harbor
Official site: http://www.aqua.org/

7. Harborplace, an attractive modern complex with two glass-enclosed pavilions in historical style, is both a shopping centre and market, with large number of shops, restaurants and open spaces. Street artists display their skills in the Amphitheater on the Promenade.
Address: 201 East Pratt Street
Official site: http://www.harborplace.com/

8. The southwest corner of the Inner Harbor is occupied by the modern Maryland Science Center, with a planetarium. On its three floors are scientific displays, some of which include topics related to space travel and physics. Entertaining and educational scientific experiments offer hands on learning opportunities.
Address: 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230-3899, United States
Official site: http://www.mdsci.org/

We look forward to seeing you next year! Thank you so much!

Total Eclipse PUB Garden Toast
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This Sunday, 13th August, 08:00 pm, Drag Show Dinner and drinks at Krafty’s in Garner
Next month, 9th September, 01:00 pm, Guinness Oyster Festival City Market Raleigh in Raleigh
Next month, 9th September, 01:00 pm, Molly Malone Guinness Oyster Festival at City Market in Raleigh

Ashenda
Festival uniquely celebrated lasta Lalibela and further North

You may also like the following events from Agesha Tours:

Next month, 11th September, 12:00 am, Enkutatash (New Year) in Addis Ababa
Next month, 27th September, 07:00 pm, Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) in Addis Ababa
This October, 24th October, 03:00 pm, Debra Damo (Feast of Saint Aregawi in Addis Ababa

Also check out other Festivals in Addis Ababa.

D.C. United faces Atlanta United FC at 7:30 pm at RFK Stadium More Information: http://www.dcunited.com/schedule

ONE PACK Music Concert
Are you all ready for a great charity concert of the year? Do you want to give hearts to children? Guess who’s back!! #ONEPACKFORONECHILD with #The_Annual #concert Great artists #COMING_SOON

Writing for Publication Workshop
There is Writers’ Workshop for HRD scholars and professional who aim to publish their papers on the Special Issue Journal dedicated for the 1st Annual Conference on Human Capital Development Conference in Africa.

You may also like the following events from The i-Capital Africa Institute:

This month, 30th August, 08:00 am, HRD Africa – 2017 in Addis Ababa

Also check out other Business Events in Addis Ababa, Workshops in Addis Ababa, Arts Events in Addis Ababa.

HRD Africa – 2017
1st Annual Conference on Human Capital Development in Africa

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This month, 29th August, 08:00 am, Writing for Publication Workshop in Addis Ababa

Ethio-Con.2017
The 14th International Construction Exhibition “Ethio-Con.2017” that is going to be held:

Date: September 20-24, 2017
Venue: Addis Ababa Exhibition Center
Motto: Better Construction, Better Ethiopia!
Organizer: Construction Contractors Association of Ethiopia.

Ethio-Con.2017 Profile:

200+ Exhibitors
10000+ Visitors
500+ B2B sessions
High-level Conference
VIP Dinner

for More info:+251912734620

The event will begin with introductory remarks by His Excellency Dr Abraham Tekeste (Minister of Finance and Economic Cooperation), followed by a keynote by Professor Mick Moore (CEO of the International Centre for Tax and Development).

The afternoon will feature research and policy panels, with a variety of presentations of work done on tax issues in Ethiopia. All individuals and institutions with an interest in taxation in Ethiopia are invited to attend.

HIRE
job expo event opens opportunities for hiring companies to meet talented fresh graduates and experienced professionals at one place

Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week 2017 (ASFW)
World´s leading trade shows Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Texprocess Exhibitions (Organized by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH) are coming to Addis Abeba and partner with AFRICA SOURCING AND FASHION WEEK.
This partnership does not only have an impact on quality and quantity of exhibitors but also on the international buyers network. Messe Frankfurt is world´s leading trade show organizer and leading organizer of textile value chain exhibitions.

You may also like the following events from Trade and Fairs East Africa Ltd:

Next month, 5th September, 12:00 am, SecProTec East Africa 2017
Happening on, 7th March, 10:00 am, Premiertex Africa in Nairobi

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Why Big Data Training from Omni212?

1. Omni212 is a Hortonworks Hadoop Consulting Partner.

2. Certifed Hadoop instructors teach this class.

3. Cloud account on Microsoft Azure with Hands-on lab exercises under the guidance of two experienced big data, hadoop instructors.

4. Post class support

5. Career advancement and Job placement assistance

Class Schedule

October 2 – 26, 2017

Every week, Mon, Thu 7:00 – 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Training Dates

October 2,5,9,12,16,19,23,26, 2017

Pre-requisite

Desired but not required – exposure to, working proficiency of BI, sql, scripting, how to handle and manage data and databases, using Excel.

Training Session Details

There will be 8 online sessions, each session being 2 hours. Every session will have presentation about theory, concepts and technology, followed by Hands-on Lab practice exercises.

Each student will have access to a login account on the cloud, Microsoft Azure, where they can install Hadoop on a cloud virtual machine and perform hands-on lab exercises with instructor guidance. There will be two experienced big data, hadoop instructors supporting the students throughout the class.

Each session will be recorded and the recordings will be shared after each session with students.

Course Outline

Session 1: Big Data Basics

• An Introduction to Big Data?

• Why Big Data? Why now?

• The Three Dimensions of Big Data (Three Vs)

• Evolution of Big Data

• Big Data versus Traditional RDBMS Databases

• Big Data versus Traditional BI and Analytics

• Big Data versus Traditional Storage

• Key Challenges in Big Data adoption

• Benefits of adoption of Big Data

• Introduction to Big Data Technology Stack

• Apache Hadoop Framework

• Introduction to Microsoft HDInsight – Microsoft’s Big Data Service

Hands-On Lab:

• Creating Azure Storage Account

• Creating HDInsight Cluster

• Using services on HDInsight Cluster

Session 2: The Big Data Technology Stack

• Basics of Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)

• Basics of Hadoop Distributed Processing (Map Reduce Jobs)

Hands-On Lab:

• Loading files to Azure storage account

• Moving files across HDInsight Cluster

• Remote Access to Azure Storage Account and HDInsight Cluster
Session 3: Deep dive into Hadoop Storage System (HDFS) (1 Hour)

• HDFS

• Reading files with HDFS

• Writing files with HDFS

• Error Handling

Hands-On Lab:

• Accessing Hadoop configuration files using HDInsight Cluster
Session 4: Processing Big Data –MapReduce and YARN

• How MapReduce works

• Handling Common Errors

• Bottlenecks with MapReduce

• How YARN (MapReduceV2) works

• Difference between MR1 and MR2

• Error Handling

Hands-On Lab:

• Running a simple MapReduce application (word count)

• Running a custom MapReduce application (census data)

• Running MapReduce via PowerShell

• Running a MapReduce application using PowerShell

• Monitoring application status

Session 5: Big Data Development Framework

• Introduction to HIVE

• Introduction to PIG

• HBase

Hands-On Lab:

• Loading the data into HIVE

• Submitting Pig jobs using HDInsight

• Submitting Pig jobs via PowerShell

Session 6: Big Data Integration and Management

• Big Data Integration using Polybase

• Big Data Management using Ambari

Hands-On Lab:

• Fetching HDInsight data into SQL

• Using Ambari for managing HDInsight cluster
Session 7: Big Data – BI and Reporting using Power BI

• Introduction to Power BI

• Usual workflow of Power BI

• Power BI Ecosystem

• Getting Data into Power BI

• Reports vs Dashboards

• Additional elements of Power BI Reports

Hands-On Lab:

• Fetching HDInsight Data into Power BI desktop

• Data Modelling using Power BI desktop

• Creating reports using Power BI desktop

Session 8: PowerBI.com services – Deep dive

• Power BI Dashboards

• Natural Language Query

• Power BI Workspaces – Personal and Group Workspaces

• Sharing using OneDrive for Business

Hands-On Lab:

• Publishing reports to Powerbi.com

• Sharing reports using OneDrive for Business

End-to-End Use Case Implementation- Lab Exercise

• Use case -Healthcare Analytics using Hadoop framework through Microsoft HDInsight and Power BI

Class Size: Maximum 22

Price: $595

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2ND Ethiopia International Mining conference & Exhibition
The second Ethiopia International Mining Conference & Exhibition (EIMC) will take place from 25-26 October 2017 at the United Nations Conference Centre. The objective of the Conference is to promote the Ethiopia’s Mining industry and to create a platform to strengthen business partnerships among all stakeholders, by looking at current challenges and future perspectives.

The conference will bring together policy makers, investors, industry experts, development partners and other key stakeholders in the Ethiopia’s mining sector.

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Next month, 19th September, 09:00 am, 1st Caribbean Building, Construction & Real Estate Exhibition in Port of Spain
This October, 10th October, 07:00 am, 2nd Senegal International Housing and Construction Exhibition in Dakar
This November, 1st November, 09:00 am, 2nd Suriname International Mining, Energy & Petroleum Conference in Paramaribo

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10th Ethio-Chamber International Trade F.
The Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA) has been organizing National and International Trade Fairs at home and facilitating the participation of Ethiopian Businesses in such events organized in various parts of the world. In doing so, ECCSA diligently works to promote products and services of Ethiopia, organizes business forums and Business to Business meetings to provide opportunities for the creation and strengthening of joint ventures and other business relations between Ethiopian and foreign businesses.

The second Conference on Land Policy in Africa will be hosted by the Land Policy Initiative (LPI) which is a joint initiative of the African Union Commission, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the African Development Bank.   The Conference  is a policy and learning event whose goal is to deepen capacity for land policy in Africa through improved access to knowledge and information on land policy development and implementation.  This Conference follows an inaugural Conference held in November 2014 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that was attended by close to 400 participants.

The  Conference of November 2017, dubbed CLPA-2017, will be held under the theme: “The Africa We Want: Achieving socioeconomic transformation through inclusive and equitable access to land by the youth.” This theme  supports  the declaration of 2017 by the African Union as the Year of Youth under the theme “Harnessing Africa’s Demographic Dividend through Investment in youth”.  The format of the Conference will include plenary and parallel sessions, side events, exhibitions, and the use of social media to reach a broader audience, including youth.

Young African practitioners will have the unique opportunity to learn from world renowned international experts in Aikido, embodied leadership, somatic education, and conflict resolution. In addition, the summit will bring respected East African traditional elders to share their wisdom and ancient traditions in resolving conflict. Together, these two facets of the workshop will provide African young adults, as well as their non-African peers, a rich perspective on the wealth of the ancient traditions of African nations, while they also benefit from the global perspective of non-African teachers. International experts and African elders will share their knowledge and practices with one another, providing a unique stage that places African tools and approaches to leadership and conflict resolution on par with Western and Asian practice and perspectives. The workshops will serve as an unprecedented cultural exchange and collaboration for peace.

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The IAES Study in USA Fair will bring together prospective undergraduate and graduate students looking to study in the USA.

Bachelors, Masters, Certificates, and Distance Learning Programs are available.

Submit your registration and documents and get awarded a conditional offer letter on a fair day.

Great Ethiopian Run 2017
Join Orbis as we head off on the adventure of a lifetime to the 2017 Great Ethiopian Run!!! ??

Over the past eight years we have raised almost €750,000 through participating in The Great Ethiopian Run. Following on from this phenomenal history of success, we are delighted to be taking part once again in 2017. With your help, we can raise even more money for our sight-saving work in southern Ethiopia.

On Sunday 26 November 2017, over 40,000 people will take to the streets of Addis Ababa to take part in Africa’s BIGGEST road race, a challenging 10km run at 10,000ft above sea level. On the day, a huge variety of runners from all age groups and fitness levels take part. A carnival atmosphere takes over the city as the crowd surges forward.

Joining us at the 2017 Great Ethiopian Run means that you will be giving the gift of sight. As part of your trip, you will have the chance to witness Orbis at work in the local community. You will visit a local school, water station and witness how Orbis is making real change happen in southern Ethiopia.

This unforgettable trip to Ethiopia is one that’s not to be missed! Sign up today!

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Next month, 11th May, 11:00 am, 4 Ball Golf Classic 11 May in Enniskerry
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