It's that time of the year. Everyone is getting the stomach flu. You know—nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, headache, and sometimes fever. Unlike true influenza, there's no flu shot to prevent the stomach flu (also know by professionals as viral gastroenteritis). All you can do is practice serious hand washing and food safety… and avoid people with it. Well, with a two-year-old, that's not always the easiest thing to do. In fact, my little guy brought it home twice in the past month, and obviously you can't leave a child to fend for himself when a virus comes knocking on your door. Which means, this mama got her fair share of days hovering over the toilet, too.
So to celebrate saying farewell to our home's stomach bug (for now), I've compiled info for the best remedies to help your household fight this winter nuisance.
When the stomach bug attacks your digestive system, all the symptoms you get (vomiting, diarrhea, etc.) are your body's response to drive out the virus. So while as horrible as these symptoms are, the real risk comes from dehydration—especially in babies, young children, and the elderly. The primary goal of nutrition therapy with the stomach flu is to prevent dehydration while your body recovers from the symptoms.
Please note: I am not a medical doctor nor any of this information should replace advice from your doctor. If you are concerned that either you or your child is at risk from dehydration, seek medical attention immediately. See a certified medical professional for individual diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Check out this link to see when to seek medical care.
Call doctor if: Dry diapers x 8 hours, dry tongue/lips, sunken soft spot on head (infants), and crying with no tears (Source). Also seek medical advice if child is under 3 months old, has medical condition, has a high fever, has blood in diarrhea/vomit, or symptoms are not improving (Source 1, 2).
1. Stay hydrated drinking the right stuff.
Once you think the vomiting has passed, start taking small sips of clear liquids at regular intervals. Try sipping fluid every 10 minutes and gradually shorten the interval between sips as tolerated. You may even want to begin by just chewing on ice.
Clear fluids: Water, broth (chicken or vegetable), diluted grape or apple juice (low acid), fruit-flavoured popsicles (without pulp), flat ginger ale, coconut water.
Sport drinks: These provide electrolytes (sodium, chloride, potassium) and glucose (sugar) for energy. With the first signs of the stomach bug, I have my husband go to the store and get some STAT.
Caffeine-free tea: Peppermint tea calms the stomach while ginger tea helps with nausea (common remedy for pregnancy-induced nausea/vomiting).
Breast-milk or infant formula: Encourage feeding schedule as close to normal as possible. For bottle-fed babies, do not dilute the infant formula. If your baby is breastfeed, allow him or her to nurse more often. Your child's paediatrician may recommend an oral electrolyte maintenance solution (e.g. Pedialyte) in addition to regular feedings. Be sure to check with your doctor first regarding the amount and frequency.
Oral electrolyte maintenance solution: Provides sodium, potassium, zinc, and chloride as well as glucose to prevent dehydration. Give about 1 tablespoon every 10-15 minutes, increasing frequency as tolerated. If your kiddo has the tendency to gulp fluids, try giving the solution by the spoonful or syringe, pouring small amount into a cup, or making homemade popsicles. Kids with ongoing diarrhea should replace electrolytes with additional doses of the solution.
Clear fluids: Water or broth may also be given if the child does not want to drink the oral electrolyte solution, however, these will not have all the necessary electrolytes like the oral electrolyte solution.
Avoid: Fruit juices or carbonated drinks—these can make diarrhea worse.
2. Nourish eating the right stuff.
In the past, the stomach bug go-to diet has been the BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) as it's easy to digest, full of carbohydrates for energy, and replenishes select nutrients lost through diarrhea and vomiting. However, the BRAT diet is low in fat, protein and many micronutrients (i.e. vitamin A, B12, and calcium) and is too restrictive for children, unless the foods are part of the child's regular diet according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Therefore, children should return to a regular diet as tolerated as soon as they are rehydrated to avoid nutritional deficiencies. Adults may benefit from adding these foods to their diet as they transition into a regular diet.
Bananas: This fruit is packed with potassium, which helps replenish the potassium lost through diarrhea. It's also has soluble fibre which absorbs excess fluid in the bowel and firms up loose stools. Other potassium-packed, bland foods to try are potatoes (without skin) or melons which provide similar benefits.
White Rice & White Toast: These make the list of well-tolerated foods on the BRAT diet as they are low in insoluble fibre and are easy to digest. This includes foods like white crackers, plain Cheerios, or cream of wheat. Once you're starting to feel better, you can return to the usually recommended whole-grain products as they provide more fibre, vitamins and minerals than their processed counterparts.
Applesauce: This BRAT food contains pectin, another soluble fibre, that improves the consistency of diarrhea towards more formed stools.
Proteins: Eggs and silken tofu are full of protein and seem to be well-tolerated post stomach bug. Just avoid cooking them in a lot of butter or oil as high fat foods can irritate the stomach. Other proteins to try are poultry, fish, pork, or smooth nut butters (if tolerated).
Soups: The cooked vegetables in chicken noodle soup or puréed soups may be easier to tolerate than their raw counterparts. Just avoid adding extra black pepper to the soups.
Probiotics: Some studies (1, 2) have found that the addition of select probiotics, like L. casei found in some yogurts and the supplemental yeast S. boulardii, shorten symptoms of diarrhea by restoring the normal microbiota in the colon. Talk with your doctor first before you or your child start any supplement.
Some dairy products: Many people find dairy milk hard to digest after the stomach flu, so gradually add small amounts of low-fat or lactose-free products to the diet as tolerated.
Spicy foods: Avoid adding chilli sauces, pepper, and curries to foods while recovering.
I probably don't have to tell you this one, but rest up as much as possible and avoid screen-time if it makes you dizzy or nauseated. Also, keep you or your sick children isolated while having active symptoms to avoid spreading the bug to other family members. And, you may want to have healthy family members use another bathroom if possible. It's also a good time to refresh everyone on the basics of good hand washing.
Now it's your turn! How do you fight the stomach bug? Share your tips and tricks below!


Gaikhangam replaces T N Haokip as the state unit chief at a time when the party is seeking to revive its fortunes in the northeast.
New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday appointed Congress Working Committee member Gaikhangam as the chief of the party's Manipur unit, the party said.
Gaikhangam replaces T N Haokip as the state unit chief at a time when the party is seeking to revive its fortunes in the northeast where it has suffered setbacks in assembly polls in the past few years.
With the Lok Sabha polls approaching, Gandhi also named members of the coordination committee, pradesh election committee, campaign committee and election management team of the Tamil Nadu Pradesh Congress Committee (TNPCC).
The election panel has 22 members as well as heads of frontal organisations of the TNPCC as ex-officio members. Newly appointed state unit chief K S Alagiri has been named the chairman of the election committee and P Chidambaram a member.
Former finance minister Chidambaram has also been named a member of the coordination committee headed by E V K S Elangovan.
Mohan Kumarmangalam was named as a working president of TNPCC.
Last week, Alagiri was appointed as the new president of the TNPCC, with H Vasantha Kumar, K Jayakumar, M K Vishnu Prasad and Mayura Jayakumar being named working presidents to assist him.


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More about Hakone, Japan
Set your sights on the lakeside resort of Hakone. Renowned for its hot springs and spas, this scenic town hugs the shores of sublime Lake Ashi. With magnificent Mt. Fuji (UNESCO) rising in the distance, sit back, relax, and soak up the incredible setting.
Why visit Hakone
Hakone is a place of bliss and unspoiled, natural beauty. The attractions here range from relaxing onsens (hot springs) to thrilling sightseeing adventures. Take in all the pleasures offered in this scenic Japanese getaway.
Moto-Hakone
Head to this small port town for excellent access to some of the most important historic and cultural sites. Moto-Hakone is found on the south side of Lake Ashi and offers visitors a chance to sample a slice of Japanese life. If the mood strikes you, take a leisurely evening walk through this charming section of Hakone.
See tours that visit Hakone
Kachi Kachi Ropeway
Climb aboard the Kachi Kachi Ropeway to ascend over 1,300 feet and discover a glorious panorama of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding lakes. The Ropeway stops towards the top of Mt. Tenjo, where you can enjoy a cup of tea and take in even more spectacular views. On fair weather days, our local guides have said the Minami Alps (Mount Akaishi and Mount Arakawa) are visible.
Onsens
Hakone is the destination the Japanese retreat to when they want to get away from the bustle of Tokyo and soak in an onsen (hot spring). Thanks to volcanic activity, there are several onsens here that are found in public bathing pools and ryokans (inns). We suggest you make time to take a dip in these restorative waters when traveling through Japan.
Old Hakone Highway
Retrace the steps of samurai warriors, feudal lords, and monks who traveled this portion of the historic Takaido Road. Old Hakone Highway was part of Takaido Road—a significantly trafficked route that connected Kyoto to Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Be sure to wear some comfortable walking shoes if you visit this storied highway!
Hakone offers a mix of serene landscapes and dramatic geological wonders, making the selection process of sites to visit a difficult task. If you enjoy taking in the beauty of the great outdoors, this Japanese town is a must-see travel destination. We have put together a list of some favorite spots that make Hakone a natural paradise.
Lake Ashi
Lake Ashi is a truly magnificent sight, formed over 200,000 years ago from a massive volcanic eruption. From the lake's shores in the distance, you'll spot Japan's iconic geological landmark, Mt. Fuji. Take to the azure-blue waters of Lake Ashi on a cruise featuring epic views of the mountain and stops at a few lakeside towns.
Ōwakudani (Great Boiling Valley)
For a truly sensory experience, head to this naturally created phenomenon. Owakudani is a volcanic alley with active sulphur vents, hot springs, and on good days– excellent views of Mt. Fuji. Many flock here for the chance to try kuro-tamago, or black eggs, which legend says adds seven years to your life.
Onshi Hakone Park
This enchanting park is a draw for tourists and locals alike. Amble through meandering paths with Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji serving as a most scenic backdrop. Locals may tell you to head to Hakone Detached Palace in the park for even better views from the palace's balcony.
Chisuji Falls
This unassuming natural site may not be very powerful, but it is certainly peaceful. The Chisuji (1,000 lines) Falls got its name from the string-like trickle of water that falls from the cliffs. We suggest you take a day to see this site and pair it with a hike and a soak in a hot spring.
Hakone is a hub for art and impressive museums. Considering the lakeside town has such an inspirational and picturesque setting, it's no surprise there are several cultural sites here. While you travel through tranquil Hakone, put these museums on your must-see list.
Hakone Open Air Museum
Combine your love for art and nature and take a day to visit the Hakone Open Air Museum. Stroll through the museum as you see stunning works of modern art shining under the Japanese sun. After a full day of admiring some fine art, you'll appreciate the steaming footbath available to the museum's patrons.
Pola Museum of Art
Nestled in the thick forests of Hakone National Park, you'll find this impressive collection of European, Japanese, and Oriental art. The building itself is an architectural marvel, and is somehow seamlessly integrated amongst the beautiful beech trees that surround it. Take in contemporary paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and glassware at this stunning museum.
The Petit Prince Museum
Feel like you've been transported to a quaint French village as you learn more about this classic childhood story and its author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The museum site is designed to resemble a hamlet in Provence, France (where the author was born), and features original illustrations as well as re-creations of the different spaces where the author penned his most notable works. We suggest you explore this fascinating themed museum if you have the time.
Honma Yosegi Museum
See the traditional wood craft of Yosegi and marvel at the intricate patterns made by talented craftsmen at the Honma Yosegi Museum. Yosegi first began at the end of Japan's Edo period and has continued to be preserved as a revered form of artistry. If you have a free day of touring, we suggest visiting this museum.
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At this meeting, the Executive Director Mr. Bobrati informed Mr. Ambassador about the progress and challenges this institution is facing to the support of the civil society in Albania. Mr. Bobrati underlined that the institution he is managing, is currently monitoring the winning projects of the third Call, and is preparing for the next Call.
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But, I am not sure how to send this form data
JS (not sending to https):
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    data: formData,
    success: function(data) {
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It could be a frosty Christmas for Derby this year, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning.
Drivers have been told to expect fog and frost to slow journey times over the festive period, with a chance of flights being delayed too.
A yellow warning issued this afternoon warns drivers of "fog or freezing fog patches, dense in places, becoming widespread and then slow to clear for some on Christmas Day".
It added: "Not everywhere will see fog, but where it does form, the visibility may fall to around 50 metres at times."
The yellow warning is in place throughout this evening, until 11am on Christmas Day.
The 25th will see highs of five degrees and lows of three degrees.
It warned that a delay to bus and train services is also possible.


Be a Superstar in a Westminster Colorado Party Bus. This beautiful town was ranked in the top 25 places to live in America, and a party bus Westminster is the way to make sure that you get the most out of your time here. All you have to do is let go of your worries and get ready for the ride of your life.
While this city is quite modern, there is also a large systems of trails and open spaces. You can actually walk from the eastern part of the city all the way on Big Dry Creek Trail which lasts for 12 miles and ends at Standley Lake. The trails border the water that runs through the city and you could walk along the Farmers' High Line Canal, Walnut Creek and Little Dry Creek. After a day spent walking through nature you may crave a bit of society as well. If so, head to Westminster mall for national stores or check out Orchard Town Center which is an outdoor lifestyle center. Just go for a round of 18 at one of the many courses such as the Legacy Ridge Golf Course. You can't visit this area without at least passing through some of those neighboring towns? Don't miss all the fun which is waiting to be had at neighboring places like Denver (80205), Aurora (80013) and Boulder (80306). If you are planning a day trip outside of the city, try Brighton and Englewood. Cruise within a coach bus rental in Westminster and you'll be in the spotlight all night long. They'll want to discover which famous super star is hanging out around town.
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Prof. N. N. N. Nsowah-Nuamah honored by Distinguished Scholars of Africa
Published on December 14, 2021 by Jeorge Wilson Kingson
The Distinguished Scholars of Africa (Distinsa) has honored three of its distinguished members as persons with extraordinary talent. Two of which have been elevated to fellows, while the third has been honored with professorship.
The awardees which were honored for impacting the life of mankind with their extraordinary achievements at a ceremony held in Accra on Thursday, December 9, 2021, include: Professor Martin Gyambrah; Professor Nicholas Nicodemus Nana Nsowah-Nuamah; and Dr. Lawyer Nana Oppong.
The award ceremony which was titled Extra Ordinary Wisdom Forum 2021, was held under the theme: "Learned Leadership for Democracy and Development in Africa."
The Distinguished Scholars of Africa (DistinSa), is a not-for-profit super elite organization of the very best of African intellectual and cultural leadership. Its aims and objectives include capacity building of the private sector and government for socio-economic growth in Africa.
It also aims to lead, educate and assist Africans and African Leaders towards sustainable and healthy development in freedom and dignity, as well as bring glory to God.
The President of the Distinguished Scholars of Africa, Dr. Nana Oppong, was honored with an Honorary Distinguished Professorship and Fellow of Law and Sciences.
The citation presented to him read, "In recognition of your Extraordinary Contributions to Knowledge in the Fields of Physics, Biology, Law, Economics, Education and Philosophy, the Distinguished Scholars of Africa Honor or Award you the Title of Distinguished Professor and Fellow of Law and Sciences."
This award comes at the back of a conferment of an extraordinary honour on him by DistinSa of being "Distinguished Professor and Fellow of Law and of the Sciences", early on in October 2020.
Dr. Nana Oppong is the father of Microbitic Physics; father of the theory of the Quantum Lights and the General Rate of Presence (GRP); and the Founder and Editor of the Journal of Rational Science; as well as the founder of "The Collaborative Theory for Human Evolution".
He is the author of over 40 books in topics such as sociology, politics, law, economics, algorithms and technology among others, including the theory on the "evolution of incompetence"; The Alchemy of Human Evolution; Acquired Incompetency Syndrome; Nonsense Consensus; Beautiful Nonsense; The Illuminati and the Intelligenti; The Joy of Corruption; Nichemathics; and The illegal, just to mention a few.
Professor Nicholas Nicodemus Nana Nsowah-Nuamah, on the other hand, was honored as a Distinguish Fellow for his Extraordinary achievements as an excellent academic.
He is a full Professor of Statistics and has headed three Higher Education Institutions – currently the President of Dominion University College (DUC), Kumasi Technical University, and Regent University College of Science and Technology.
He is the immediate past Vice President of the Association of African Universities (AAU) responsible for West Africa (2017 – 2021). Professor N. N. Nsowah-Nuamah is also the Chairman of the Council of Independent Universities, an umbrella organization of private Universities in Ghana.
The Second Distinguished Fellowship Awardee, Professor Martin Gyambrah, is a senior Educational Manager, Strategy Consultant and Entrepreneur with extensive experience in institutional Development, Leadership and administration in international contexts (Legal Frameworks, Systems, Quality Assurance, Project Coordination, Financial Administration, Partnerships Development and Investor Management.
The German trained academic and corporate manager is the Founding Head of the University of Applied Management – Ghana, visiting Professor, University Institute Schaffhausen, Switzerland and Triagon Academy, Malta.
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) focused on the policy, strategic and Organizational Applications of Technologies in Business and Education and Master's in Studies of Excellence in Business. All from the University of Munich, Germany.
He also holds Postgraduate qualification in International Communication and Cooperation from the Munich University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree from the University of Ghana and other certifications in Business Management.
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**Init** +8; **Senses** darkvision 60 ft.; [Perception](../skills/perception#_perception) +12

**Defense**

**AC** 20, touch 14, flat-footed 16 (+4 Dex, +6 natural)

**hp** 80 (7d10+42)

**Fort** +11, **Ref** +11, **Will** +4

**Defensive Abilities** natural invisibility; **Immune** [elemental traits](creatureTypes#_elemental-subtype)

**Offense**

**Speed** 30 ft., fly 30 (perfect)

**Melee** 2 slams +12 (2d6+4)

**Statistics**

**Str** 18, **Dex** 19, **Con** 22, **Int** 14, **Wis** 15, **Cha** 11

**Base**  **Atk** +7; **CMB** +11; **CMD** 25

**Feats** [Combat Reflexes](../feats#_combat-reflexes), [Improved Initiative](../feats#_improved-initiative), [Lightning Reflexes](../feats#_lightning-reflexes), [Weapon Focus](../feats#_weapon-focus) (slam)

**Skills** [Acrobatics](../skills/acrobatics#_acrobatics) +14, [Bluff](../skills/bluff#_bluff) +10, [Fly](../skills/fly#_fly) +22, [Knowledge](../skills/knowledge#_knowledge) (planes) +12, [Perception](../skills/perception#_perception) +12, [Sense Motive](../skills/senseMotive#_sense-motive) +12, [Stealth](../skills/stealth#_stealth) +14, [Survival](../skills/survival#_survival) +12

**Languages** Auran, Common

**SQ** improved tracking

**Ecology**

**Environment** any (Plane of Air)

**Organization** solitary

**Treasure** standard

**Special Abilities**

**Improved Tracking (Ex)** An invisible stalker takes no penalty to [Survival](../skills/survival#_survival) checks when tracking and moving at any speed.

**Natural Invisibility (Ex)** This ability is constant—an invisible stalker remains invisible at all times, even when attacking. As this ability is inherent, it is not subject to the _ [invisibility purge](../spells/invisibilityPurge#_invisibility-purge)_ spell. Against foes that cannot pinpoint it, the invisible stalker gains a +20 bonus on [Stealth](../skills/stealth#_stealth) checks when moving, or +40 when standing still—these bonuses are not included in the statistics above.

Very little is known about these enigmatic and mysterious creatures, as their very nature makes details of their true form difficult to discern. Brought to this world from the Plane of Air, these creatures fulfill tasks for those who conjure them. Invisible stalkers act as guardians, assassins, and trackers, occupations in which they excel. Their natural invisibility and skill at stealth allow them to follow their quarry without detection and give them the upper hand when it comes to exterminating a mark.

Many invisible stalkers resent this and see these petty tasks as nothing more than chores dictated by mortals. When given a particularly complex or bothersome task, an invisible stalker seeks to find a loophole in a poorly worded instruction. For instance, wizards calling an invisible stalker into service with the instructions "protect me from danger" might find themselves escorted to a faraway hidden location, or even brought to the Plane of Air.

Due to their constant summoning, many invisible stalkers harbor hostility for those dwelling on the Material Plane. Those invisible stalkers new to the mortal world only know the stories of their kind and tend to keep an open mind about the intentions of those who call them. Over time, or in the service of a particularly vile master, invisible stalkers form negative opinions of these creatures of flesh and bone, leading to their tendency to pervert their instructions and cause harm to their masters. For older and more experienced invisible stalkers, the only thing protecting those who summon them is the magic that binds them. These creatures automatically try to use inconsistencies in the wording of their tasks and literal twists on the intention to find a way to inconvenience, injure, or even kill the priest or arcanist that brought them to the plane.

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Swimming: Beating Michael Phelps a happy milestone for Joseph Schooling
Joseph Schooling, pictured at the Atlanta Classic Swim Meet last month, won the 100m butterfly at the Longhorns Elite Invite meet on Friday in a time of 51.58sec, just .07 sec ahead of Michael Phelps. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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Schooling out-touches Olympic legend to win 100m fly but wants to perform better in Rio
May Chen
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Joseph Schooling has gone from poring over videos of Michael Phelps' races to competing alongside him - to now beating the American in his best stroke.
But even as a victory over the greatest Olympian in history, five years after they first faced off, provided confidence and contentment, the Singaporean refused to let it lead to conceit.
His 51.58-second effort in the 100m butterfly at the Longhorns Elite Invite on Friday saw him out-touch Phelps, who followed with 51.65sec. Another American, Jack Conger, was third in 51.72sec.
Schooling's time is the seventh-fastest in the world this year.
"I'm a little happy, but not overjoyed," Schooling, who turns 21 next week, told The Sunday Times from Austin, Texas.
How Joseph Schooling's 51.58-sec 100m butterfly win in Austin ranks among the world's best this year.
The familiarity of racing in his "home pool" - the meet was held at the University of Texas where he is a sophomore - also helped.
He added: "It's always nice going one up during an Olympic year, (but the) most important thing is this summer."
This summer - the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August specifically - is when Schooling wants a repeat, at least, of the kind of form that took him to a personal best of 50.96sec and a historic bronze medal at last year's World Championships.
This summer will be when a more polished finish - better than the one he described as "pretty pathetic" on Friday - is crucial.
But until then, a first win over his childhood idol in their first race together this year is a clear morale booster for Schooling.
"Michael is still doing hard training and just came out from altitude (training). Right now, it feels great. I've got to be even better in two months," he told Swimming World Magazine shortly after his win.
Indeed, national assistant coach Gary Tan said it is hard to say if Phelps, who had won the 100m freestyle five races earlier, had tapered for the competition.
But the fact that the 18-time Olympic champion is using the Austin meet as a final tune-up before the crucial US Olympic trials in Nebraska at the end of the month means his mind and body are both ready to race fast.
The result should be gauged against how good a racer Phelps - who at 30 is still the fastest American butterfly swimmer - still is, added Tan. The American holds the 2009 world record of 49.82sec, clocked in the era of the supersuits that are now banned.
Said Tan, noting that the American had become a first-time father just a month ago: "Phelps is now a guy who has never been more stable or happier in his life.
"Whether or not this result translates to the Olympics is a different question altogether, but this is a very, very good position for Joseph to be in right now.
"To be just 0.5sec off your personal best even when you are not fully tapered and rested is very good."
Besides Phelps, Tan named South African Chad le Clos and Hungarian Laszlo Cseh as the rivals whom Schooling should also benchmark himself against. Cseh is the only one to have gone below 51sec this year with a 50.86sec effort at the European Championships last month.
Schooling is due to join the rest of his national team-mates for a training camp in Florida later this month. The squad are currently competing in the Indianapolis Arena Pro Swim, where Quah Zheng Wen posted several creditable swims.
He was fastest in the preliminaries in the 200m freestyle, 100m fly and last night's 200m fly (1:58.09).
The 19-year-old posted a personal best of 1:49.48 in the 200m free, but opted out of the final to concentrate on the 100m fly where he clocked 52.45sec to finish second behind Canadian Santo Condorelli (51.98sec).
Said national coach Sergio Lopez, who is in Indianapolis with his charges: "Zheng Wen lost a little bit of pace in the last 35m with his stroke. Regardless, he's swimming well and I'm very happy with his swims and the way he is approaching the competition."
Quah is swimming the 200m fly final this morning, while Schooling is also pencilled in for the same event in Austin today.
A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on June 05, 2016, with the headline 'Beating Phelps a 'happy' milestone'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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URI creates consortium with two major institutions to operate Endeavor and submit proposal for new research vessel
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The RV Endeavor, the University of Rhode Island's research vessel. Photo courtesy of the Inner Space Center.
NARRAGANSETT, R.I., April 16, 2018—The University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography has created a consortium with two major institutions to operate the research vessel Endeavor for its final years and to jointly submit a proposal to operate a new ship, which would also be based at URI's Narragansett Bay Campus.
GSO Dean Bruce Corliss says establishing the East Coast Oceanographic Consortium with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts and the University of New Hampshire—in collaboration with 11 associate members—creates new and exciting research, educational and outreach opportunities in ocean science and exploration.
Formally created in January with the signing of a partnership, the consortium is the culmination of five years of discussion with marine science institutions along the Eastern seaboard and builds on GSO's reputation as one of the world's premier academic institutions of oceanography and ocean exploration.
Bruce Corliss, dean of URI's Graduate School of Oceanography. Photo by Alex DeCiccio.
On behalf of the consortium, URI will submit a proposal to host and operate a new ship in mid-April to the National Science Foundation. The NSF, owner of the Endeavor and the new ship, is expected to announce its decision later this year.
Associate members of the consortium are: Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences; Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in Maine; Brown University; Columbia University; Harvard University; Ocean Exploration Trust; University of Maine; University of Miami; University of Puerto Rico; the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth; and the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
"The objective of the consortium is to enhance and promote research and education among its members," says Corliss. "With decades of cumulative scientific experience and participation from dozens of the world's preeminent oceanographers, the consortium has the expertise, resources and commitment to safely and effectively manage a new research vessel to address critical scientific questions worldwide."
"The consortium creates a powerful model for collaboration among leading New England oceanographic institutions," says Robert Munier, vice president at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. "The consortium will create synergies of marine operational expertise and facilities with the goal of providing best-in-class access to the sea for our scientists and engineers."
"The consortium offers the opportunity for an already dynamic community of East Coast marine scientists to work more closely together," says Larry Mayer, professor and director of the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering and The Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at UNH. "The efficiencies gained through this collaboration will have long-term impact on our ability to better understand our oceans and their impact on our lives."
As head of the group, Corliss is responsible for the leadership, management and oversight of the entire consortium. GSO Director of Administration James Patti is the consortium's director; GSO Director of Facilities and Operations David Palazzetti is responsible for the management and planning of the ship's operations; and GSO Director of Marine Operations Thomas Glennon is responsible for the overall operation of the ship.
The group's policy board sets long-range goals and ensures that they are achieved. It also promotes collaborative and innovative research initiatives. Two scientists from each of the major institutions will serve on the board.
The consortium's program advisory committee provides guidance on science, technology, equipment and instrumentation. The committee also implements strategy for supporting ocean research and education activities on board the vessel and explores opportunities for promoting relationships among consortium members, as well as the broader ocean science community.
In addition to ship operations, a major goal of the group is to collaborate with other institutions on research and educational programs. To achieve this, a scientific meeting will be held annually with researchers from throughout the world. The first meeting will be this fall at GSO.
"The consortium is a great example of genuine collaboration across institutional boundaries," says Patti. "Together, URI, UNH and Woods Hole have accounted for more than a billion dollars in ocean science research funding over the past five years. That record, combined with our extensive experience operating research vessels, will be a cornerstone of URI's proposal to operate the new ship."
The National Science Foundation is planning three new ships for the academic fleet. Not only will the new ships have better science labs and workspace, they will feature improved technologies and more comfortable berthing. A positioning system that enables ships to remain in one place for long periods will also distinguish them.
The Endeavor is scheduled for retirement in the next five years; a typical life span of a large commercial vessel is about 30 years, and the Endeavor has lasted more than four decades. This is a testament to URI's outstanding record of vessel stewardship and maintenance.
Built by Peterson Builders in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., the 185-foot Endeavor, retrofitted in 1993, carries a crew of 12 and up to 17 scientists. It is operated by GSO on behalf of the National Science Foundation.
Since its christening in 1976, it has taken scientists, teachers and educators from URI and around the world on more than 600 expeditions throughout the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, to the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and even to the Arctic.
Research, community outreach and public service are the ship's hallmarks.
On its first operational cruise, the Endeavor responded to the Argo Merchant oil spill near Nantucket in December 1976. Thirty-four years later, the ship was on the scene assessing environmental impacts after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
The ship surveyed the seafloor off Haiti following an earthquake, and even delivered tents to residents. The ship has traveled to Georges Bank to study ocean currents and test new marine instruments, and has gone on expeditions in Florida, Namibia and Cape Verde. The ship is also used as a floating classroom through its Teachers-at-Sea program, giving educators an opportunity to communicate with their students through telepresence technology.
"As a floating laboratory and classroom, Endeavor has been a tremendous facility for the University and for the state and raised our national profile," says Corliss. "Endeavor has made important contributions to the state's economy, and the work conducted aboard the ship has advanced our understanding of oceanographic processes. Our consortium will ensure that groundbreaking oceanographic research continues throughout the world."
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