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Viewing (Indonesian) Life with Pants Over the Face
Blow Your Way To The Top!
During a sales presentation, a colleague was making his pitch for hydrocarbon-based refrigerants.
One of the clients asked, "Isn't hydrocarbon highly flammable? Will the air cond explode upon leaks?"
Before the colleague could answer, another already replied, "Maybe we should test the product first somewhere."
"Good idea," nodded the first guy. "How about at the Head Director's home?"
INDONESIAN BUREAUCRACY SIMULATOR
Dress up. Sit straight. And then click here.
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Labels: An Indonesian Thing, Observational
Do-It-Yourself Challenge!
Okay, maybe you succeed in constructing a miniature racing car, a miniature robot, or even a miniature jet plane. How about trying something more challenging?
News Title: "Navy Jet Fighter for Sale on eBay"
Worth quoting: "--but some assembly may be required."
(Thanks to pip.)
I'M SO HUNGRY...
...I could've eaten "rice rigor mortis!"
WHAT WOULD YOU WRITE IN A CARD...
...that comes with this gift?
Quoted from the site:
"EndangeredFaeces are little animal statues made from their own doo."
Worth quoting:
"Your plants will love them."
So far, I've only come up with:
"Hi honey, Happy Plantine's Day! Haha!"
"You're my beautiful, energetic sunflowers...
...Have some fertilizer!"
"Roses are red, violets are blue.
These feces were made, just for you."
"Looking at this reminds me of you.
A great fascination until I know...
...It's made of crap.
"Happy birthday to you
you smell like poo poo."
(Submitted by beranda.)
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Labels: Around the WWW
No Chocolate For The Next Valentine's Day
Just hand me some Aphrodisiac Pizzas.
Onions, according to the company, were once thought so sexy that ancient Egyptian priests were forbidden to eat them.
A great pick up line in Ancient Egypt: "You look so sexy, I can't eat you."
THE SIGNS OF WISDOMS #2
Some railway stations in Holland start displaying signs that say, "Missed your train? Cursing won't help!"
QUICK GUIDE TO GEEKDOM
1. Write to your friends in Tengwar (Tolkien's Elvish fonts)!
2. Worship William Shatner!
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Sensitive Journalism Update
On Sunday, 15 February, a leading national TV station(1) reported a disastrous event. Calamities continuously befell an elderly woman. Her husband recently passed away. And during her husband's death memorial, flood struck her house.
"What's wrong with that?" You probably ask.
Well, the reporter didn't actually say "memorial" (or in Bahasa: "peringatan"). He said, and I quote, "syukuran" (literally: "celebration").
1: Of which the name's top secret, and will be known only by the code Falcon One.
(Thanks to Satria.)
IS NOTHING SACRED ANYMORE?
Barbie Breaks up with Ken on Valentine's Days.
But Mr. Arons assured fans that she will remain "good friends" with Ken.
I can imagine the breakup scene;
Barbie: "I'm sorry Ken, but I just can't date a man who can't even get out of his own boxer shorts."
Ken: "Oh, yeah? Well, I don't want to be with a doll who's been posing naked on kitchen appliances, either!"
AN ACTUAL COMPETITOR'S PRESENTATION SLIDE
"If You're Not Online, You're Not On Sale."
The fool feels a greater sense of relief knowing that he's now 50% off for having a blog.
ATTENTION WOMEN: YOU NOW HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE NAKED
Well, duh.
I noticed that many visitors came by trying to find out the article about the New York's law that give women the rights to be topless while riding the subway. Well, you can't find it here, now. The article was a daily This Is True feature from Randy Cassingham that I installed at the bottom of this page. But if you're still curious, try here. The article also summarized a similar decision in Canada that has wider impact. Women in Ontario reported "have taken this opportunity to sunbathe topless in their local parks."
Regulars might notice that the This Is True feature used to be on the left navigation menus. Well, it was too wide and slow. So I moved it to the bottom. Now it looks better, and doesn't affect the loading process that much.
SIGNS OF WISDOM #1
The abovementioned Canadian ruling was also beneficial to strip clubs, which placed topless women on the sidewalk with banners declaring "Choose your topping."
BLOGLET ERROR ANNOUNCEMENT
Apologies to the bloglet subscribers. Apparently, when blogger.com changed their API settings, Bloglet temporarily disabled the newsletter. I just realized it today, about three posts late. But have no fear! I've reactivated the feature and tested it. The newsletter's already running again.
Labels: Observational, Quizzes and Series
Ah Yes, You're The Guy Whose Name Sounds Like Irman
Some names happen to be overshadowed by more popular, similar ones. Mine, for example. The name isman's not as common as Irman, or Firman. Which explains why almost nobody got my name right the first time. So situations like these happen a lot;
New Acquaintance #1: Anton.
Me: Isman.
Anton: Irman?
Me: Isman!
Anton: Ah, Iman!
New Acquaintance #2: Santi.
Santi: Bisman?
After I read a book about brains by Tony Buzan, I realized that most people tend to get something right the second time they hear it. Because at the first time, they're still not ready to listen. With the newfound knowledge, I devised this tactic:
New Acquaintance #3: Irma.
Me: Figurishlamanujabutran Ismanaputra.
Irma: What?
Me: But you can call me isman.
Irma: Oh, okay, Isman.
There's only one simple problem. I underestimated how generalizing Indonesians can be. So what happened was
New Acquaintance #4: Reza
Me: Barishlahamanta Tun Ismanaputra.
Reza: Firman?
I gave up.
Me: Yes, nice to meet you.
SORRY SON, YOU'RE NOT BEING NAUGHTY ENOUGH
Harvard officials stopped the publication of "H Bomb," a student sex magazine because "it would not include porn."
While the magazine will have nude photos of both male and female students, the organizers insist it won't be porn.
THIS OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATION IS NOT FOR THE STRESSED OUT
Because this Crimson Room is too similar to many office works: You're given a task with only one way solution, but the task-giver won't tell you how.
HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIP FOR TURKEYS
Stay away from Israel. The people there consume more turkeys per capita than any other country.
Labels: Observational
Hi, I Know Your Name, But I Can't Remember Your Face
Now that's a rare line. Most people relate to the opposite though. We meet someone we know, but we can't remember her name.
This is why we keep inventing generic names, such as darling, doll, guy, dude, dawg, bro. Because it saves us from revealing that we don't remember their names.
I got introduced to three people. "Hi, I'm (mumble) Sa(mumble)."
"Okay, from now on. I'm gonna call you dawg, a'ight?"
He shrugged. "I'm cool."
"Nice to meet you," said another one. "I'm Fred."
"You're dude."
The last one said, "I'm--"
"Don't care! You're bro."
SIMPLE FORGET-ME-NOT TIP
Any of the events above sound familiar? Here's a quick tip to increase your name-remembering memory by 50%: Harry Lorayne, author of Super Power Memory, said that most people didn't forget the names of new acquaintances. They just did NOT remember them in the first place. Many of them didn't even hear the names.
One reason is because many people don't speak clearly enough. A guy said, "Hi my name is Ja(mumble) (mumble)." And we just responded, "Nice to meet you."
Next time, try repeating their names for confirmation. Unless, of course, he once held a world record for the longest name ever, like Mr. Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald Hubert Irvin John Kenneth Lloyd Martin Nero Oliver Paul Quincy Randolph Shermasn Thomas Uncas Victor William Xerxes Yancy Zeus Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorft Senior, which consists of 28 words or 192 letters.
Just call him "dawg."
THE LAST PLACE YOU WANT TO GO THIS SUMMER IF YOU HAVE A BAD MEMORY
Is "Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipu-kakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu," which is the name of a hill in New Zealand.
It'll be a pain to answer the question "Where did you go?"
"Ah, well...--LOOK! A FLYING SAUCER!"
Your friend turns, and you start running.
ATTENTION, OVERWEIGHT PEOPLE!
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour.
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Your Kitchen, Or Mine?
Good news for single men out there who regularly put their kitchens in use, one way or another: Tests have found that a single man's kitchen is much cleaner than a single woman's.
"Bachelors don't clean often, so they don't contaminate things with a dirty dishrag," says Charles Gerba, Ph.D., microbiologist at the University of Arizona. So, if you're a bachelor thinking of getting a lady in your kitchen -- not necessarily for cooking -- this would be a good excuse.
Su cocina o mi cocina?
(Originally written for and appeared at the now-defunct www.bentoelmild.com)
A New Slogan For The Russian Army
"Beer all you can beer."
ART OR POOP?
STILL BORED?
Why don't you watch the past documentary of Tofu Olympics 1996.
ATTENTION, JEANSWEARING LADIES!
Ever had the Tricky Jeans phenomenon? You thought you've just bought a perfect pair of jeans. But when you unwrap the thing at your home, it suddenly became the most grotesque thing that ever happens to mankind. And they only fit in your head!
Here's the answer to the mystery...
UPDATE: ...Forget it! The link disappeared mysteriously, bringing the answer along. Which brings us to: The Tricky Link phenomenon. One day you link it. The next day it's gone.
VALENTINE REMINDER
Attention guys: There are still few hours left before the clock strikes 12. So get your aspirins now! And if you still need a hint, you can always refer to The Guide.
Indonesian Mass Media: All Bore And No Play
Something BIG's missing from Indonesian mass media. Good humor.(1)
Recently, we have a politician that had been convicted for corruption. But he appealed to the Supreme Court, who "set him free of all charges. "What's so special about that? That occurs a lot in many countries," you protest.
Well, this one's running for presidency.
Rage across the nation is understandable. All the media's spouting concerns, worries, angers. But no laughs. Even during the decision reading, everybody was putting a serious face all through the period of what I'd call The Longest Monologue Reading Done in Monotone Ever.(2) Of which nobody gives a care in the world except for the last few sentences.
Our media is the direct opposite of the American, for instance. Like this one.
Indonesian media needs to lighten up. And treat humor not as an exclusive part of Sunday edition's entertainment section. Even in cases like these, ridiculing works well. Because it'll get the message across not only by frowns. But also by laughters.
(Thanks to enda.)
1: A different thing than "a good sense of humor." Because when people say "a good sense of humor" they usually mean "my sense of humor." Three Stooges (or Warkop DKI) fans will say that many Seinfeld watchers don't have a good sense of humor. And it goes both ways.
2: Which would've made the Guinness Book of Record, if only the timekeeper hadn't fallen asleep. In fact, there has been some talks between the Supreme Court Judges and a local publisher to release the official documents as a highly recommended "Hyperactive Children's Bedtime Reading."
CURRENT COOL WAR STANDING
With America getting another point for mass media coolness, they're still in the lead, 5 - 3 over Indonesia.
INDONESIAN FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS!
In crutches, with bandages all over. Nevertheless, it's here!
This Post Is Brought To You By...
...the word "cartouche."
Which can either mean a four-wheeled vehicle that's way too sensitive, or an ancient Egyptian nameplate. Click here to have a cartouche of your own name in hieroglyphics.
I don't know why the ancient Kings liked cartouches, though. I tried entering my name and it came out like a suggestion of how to kill an owl. There's a knife, a lot of hands, water (drown it!), and a hangrope. If I was ever an Egyptian King, owls would've been extinct.
Now that's another thing to add in my CV. "Participated in preserving a strategic animal species on Earth by not being an Egyptian King ever."
TODAY'S PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHT
An actual participant's question: "While maintaining an eye-contact with an audience, are we allowed to blink?"
There's absolutely no reason whatsoever to go to this Empty Web Site, and This Page that Cannot be Displayed.
Two Cool War Points Pending
1. Local officials mistook art installations as trash and burned them down.
Tisna Sanjaya is a well-known, award-winning artist. His installation "The Ark of Prayer" had been exhibited in many countries like Germany, Holland, and Australia. "Thinking with a Knee" was also quite populer in Australian exhibition. Both returned home to Indonesia in glory. Then when being exhibited in Babakan Siliwangi, Bandung, the officials thought they were trash. And then burned them down.
Why is this point pending?
I'm torn between two issues. Call me tasteless, but many times, I find some--what more cultured people called--arts as trash. And there they are, being exhibited in galleries and halls, with price tags having more zeros than the number of football players. I don't care how popular it is in many countries. I don't care how many artists say that it's a masterpiece. If it looks like trash and has no visible function, then to me, it's probably trash. And knowing that there are Indonesians who didn't only agree, but took it to the next level, is quite comforting.
However, I can appreciate some artists' works. And I haven't seen Tisna Sanjaya's installations yet, before they were turned into ashes. They might be the next greatest things since the statue of David, which mean that the officials are indeed blind. So, is the burndown worth the coolness point for Indonesia? Or the exact opposite? Does that show how uncivilized we are than the Americans? Or is it a tie, so no point goes to either side?
2. The Indonesian Idol is here!
The Indonesian version of Simon Fuller's brainchild would launch in April.
Depends on how the show turns out. If all the participants are like the Arabian Idol winner Diana Carzon, I say we give the point to America. If it goes well, it might be a tie or a score for Indonesia. Although, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aitken are tough to beat.
Labels: Quizzes and Series
Only On The World Wide Web
The Big Button That Doesn't Do Anything.
It's a button. It's big. And it doesn't do anything. This simple concept can only sell on the Net. Because in real life, we already had too many useless buttons.
What's with Men and Buttons, Anyway?
Given a remote, a guy would go crazy on that thumb, even when he has only one channel. It's like there's a genetic code embedded in our DNA. Next to "Thou shalt pee standing," there's an instruction that says, "Thou shalt proceed to push any button reachable enough by the current physical means."
There's also a counter-instruction, "But NOT on Saturday night's live football match."
Maybe this is why the danger of nuclear war is never over. Because to activate the launch, you have to push a button. It's too tempting for the male presidents. One president loses control, the next day the world's gone. We should change the mechanism. Maybe to activate the launch, one should do the hokey pokey. Then no sane president would launch the missile. The world's safe.
We Also Have a Heart for Levers
Before buttons, we had levers. In the original Star Trek episodes, the Enterprise used levers. We're crazy about that as well. Maybe this is also why the electrical chair uses one. Even a soft-hearted man can be an executioner. He may scream and shout that he won't do it. But the minute he sees the lever--FLIP! BAROOOOOM! The job's done.
EVIL VILLAIN TIP OF THE DAY
When constructing a base of operation, do NOT make a big red button that says, "Self-destruct."
THIS SHOULD'VE BEEN ON EVERY PARENT'S FAVORITE LINKS
The Last Page of Internet
Indonesia Shows Determination In The...
...Cool War and claimed a point for not having as many dumb laws as the America has.
Okay, so Indonesian has some stupid laws. "It's against the law to hex other people," or "It's forbidden to conduct a sexual intercourse between unmarried couple." Some may regard the "It's illegal to drive a car with less than three passengers in the 3 in 1 zone," as nonsense. However, compared to America, we're relatively cool. Observe...
In Washington State:
"When two trains come to a crossing, neither shall go until the other has passed."
Must've been a law written by a comedian. And it also applies in Kansas State.
While this is a law designed to reduce the ever-increasing crime in the area: "It is mandatory for a motorist with criminal intentions to stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he is entering the town."
Inspector: Yes, Inspector Murray speaking.
Biker: Hi, this is Reed. I was going to club some pedestrians' heads on my way to the nearest bar. But I heard I've got to call you first.
Inspector: Oh, yes. That's counted as criminal intention. You're right to call in first.
Bike: Okay, then. See ya.
Inspector: Thanks, I hope other criminals are as law-abiding as you.
And there's a lot more. So if you're planning to go to the US of A, pay heed to these advices below.
USA Travelling Tips:
When travelling in Seattle, better leave your rocket launcher at home. There's a law that says, "You may not carry a concealed weapon that is over six feet in length."
New York is a paradise for people intending to commit a suicide. Because "The penalty for jumping off a building is death."
Always carry a purse in Hawaii, because "Coins are not allowed to be placed in one's ears."
In the city of Wilbur (Washington State), choose your horse wisely for there's a city law that insists, "You may not ride an ugly horse." Strangely, this doesn't invoke protests from the Association of Similar Rights for Ugly Animals.
Attention backpackers: "Pedestrians crossing the Kansas State highways at night must wear tail lights."
Going to Wichita (Kansas State) with a bike? Buy a gun now! And don't forget that "Before proceeding through the interesection of Douglas and Broadway, a motorist is required to get out of their vehice and fire three shot gun rounds into the air." Or you can at least try to shout "BANG!" three times.
Sorry, Son. But in Florida, "Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal." Try another state. And if you run out of money, don't even think about it. "It is illegal to sell your children."
A tip for male parachutists: Florida is a good place to pick up girls. Because "A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing."
And don't bring any KFC takeaway to Key West, because "Chickens are considered a 'protected species'."
There are still more than 40 states to go, but I'll stop here. Indonesia clearly deserves the point. So although America is still in the lead with 4 points, Indonesia is closing in with 3.
(Thanks to www.dumblaws.com)
In 1852, the first ever British public men's toilet opens in London. There's no record on where did people queue before that. Maybe some trees in the city park.
And February 3rd, 1863 marked the first time author Samuel Clemens used the pen name Mark Twain.
While 1892 records the longest boxing match under the so-called "modern rules." Harry Sharpe and Frank Crosby fought for 77 rounds in Nameoki, Illinois. I bet the idea of slow motion came up when a filmmaker saw the fight after 30 rounds. And who knows, maybe it could've gone longer, but some guy clubbed one of the fighters so he could go home.
1894 saw the birth of Norman Rockwell. An artist, like my partner eloquently said, for the common people. He died on November 8, 1978, at the age of 84. Want to see his works? Visit The Norman Rockwell Museum here.
THE UNITED STATES IS ON A ROLL!
Another coolness point for having The National Lawnmower Racing!
From the site's FAQ: "For safety reasons we will never offer suggestions of how to make your family mower faster!"
Dad: This should do it (pushing the gas) WOOOHOOOO! Haha! I told you I can make it faster, didn't I, Honey? ... Honey? HONEY!
And on Mower Requirements: "CUTTING BLADES MUST BE REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM ALL MOWERS."
Thank God. If the race was a no-holds-barred, Ben Hur-style action, America would've gotten two coolness points instead. Current standing: America 4 while Indonesia is trailing behind by 2 point. The future looks bleak for our country.
America Regains The Lead!
For having Ruben Studdard's Day.
Alabama State's Governor proclaimed March 11 as a state holiday to show support for the Birmingham-born Ruben Studdard. The big man nicknamed "Teddy Bear" was a favorite contestant on the second season show of American Idol.
Quoted from the State of Alabama's official document:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Riley, Governor of the State of Alabama, in order to remind him that the citizens of Alabama have great pride in his accomplishments and will be cheering him on as he performs, do hereby proclaim the day that he competes in the American Idol finals, March 11, 2003, as Ruben Studdard Day in the State of Alabama.
In the finale', Ruben won the competition over the other finalist, Clay Aiken.
Getting a state holiday named after you for doing superbly well in a contest. Gone is the time when we had to die for a historical cause just to get our names put on a roadsign. For that, America shoots back to the lead in the Cool War with 3-2.
THEY SHOULD'VE MADE THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES SING
More votes were made during the second season of American Idol, than during the 2000 American presidential election.
Books by Isman H. Suryaman
Read movies (in five minutes) in this book, Parodi Film Seru! Save yourself the time and trouble to queue for soiled seats and loud crowd. Opt for quick laughs instead! (Link leads to an article in Bahasa Indonesia.)
BaM! is a humor book which questions and plays with various generalizations and social-conditionings in Indonesia. In English, the title's concept translates into something like "Laugh Yourself to Life!"
Visit Bertanya atau Mati! blog for more information (in Bahasa Indonesia).
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Former professional bus-chaser, common office fodder, and an undisputed uncle with more than seven years experience, isman likes to question the world in the way few people bother to ask. Such as:
What is the perfect birthday present for a Potential World Dominator?
Why should we name our babies the Native American way?
How to make an Eid card that sounds like a ransom note? And...
What did the marketing people really mean?
Campaigns of The Fools
(Pointers for every guy on the neverending quest to find the "perfect gift" for their partners. Because... well, they expect us to fail anyway.)
The Cool War
(A one year campaign which ended at January 9th, 2005. Pursuing the answer to Ultimate Question of All Time: Which is cooler, Indonesia or America?)
Against Semantical Illiteracy
(A dormant-volcanically active campaign since January 5th, 2004, which has been voraciously hunting typos from all over the world. But isn't "dormant-volcanically active" a redundant oxymoron?)
Sensitive Journalism Now!
(A not-even-half-hearted dedication of reporting stupid moments in journalism to the world. Started since January 2nd, 2004.)
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The Indonesian Family of Bloggers
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So Mote It Be!
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Home WinBuzzer News Microsoft's Mojang teams with Nintendo for Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft
Microsoft's Mojang teams with Nintendo for Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft
Luke Jones
May 9, 2016 5:34 pm CEST
The newly announced Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft will be a Mario themed update for the popular game on Nintendo's Wii U console.
Microsoft and Nintendo have not collaborated much in the past, and the two companies are of course rivals in the home console market with the Xbox One and Wii U. However, Microsoft's Mojang (developer of Minecraft) is working with Nintendo on a new "Super Mario Mash-Up Pack" for Minecraft, which will be available for the Wii U.
At the moment it seems as though the pack is an exclusive for Nintendo's console and that is unlikely to change considering this is Mario and the Japanese company doesn't exactly share its icon with other platforms.
The Super Mario Mash-Up Pack will add 40 Mario themed skins, while the game as a whole will be given an enhancement to look better. To show us exactly what to expect, Nintendo has released a video (above) that that highlights the new Super Mario pack for Minecraft.
The Wii U version of Minecraft features the full game, as well as many of the most popular previously released content packs for no extra charge. Downloading the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack gives players 40 new Super Mario-themed skins, which transform the game's characters into familiar heroes like Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach, and even troublemakers like Bowser, Wario and all seven of Bowser's minions. All the world and item textures in the game will also be redone, providing players the opportunity to create their own Super Mario-themed locations within the world of Minecraft. While building, players will even enjoy listening to the smooth sounds of 15 pieces of music from Super Mario 64. Builders of all ages will love crafting massive new worlds using building blocks inspired by a series as accessible and recognizable as Super Mario.
Interested? If so you will have to wait a little longer as the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack is not going to be launched until May 18, but the good news is it will be free.
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Q: Can't get ul to stay open using transition-delay This page, on the top right, you'll see "English" if you hover over it you'll see a list of languages. You don't have time to get to the last language, the popup disappears. Basically this ul opens when you hover over #lang-select
#lang-select.header .block-content ul {
    list-style-type: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    margin: 0;
    background: #FFF;
}

I tried adding
#lang-select.header .block-content ul {
    transition-delay: 3s;
    transition-property: background;
}

also, I tried transition-property: padding; Also I tried applying transition-delay to #lang-select directly, did not work

A: The problem is with the z-index. The wrapper is going over the drop down menu so once your cursor moves from the header to the wrapper it thinks your hovering over the wrapper rather than the languages.
In the css add
#header {
    z-index: 1000
}

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Centre for Doctoral Studies
Equipping doctoral research students at King's College London to excel
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HSDTC Public Engagement Competitions 2021
25/01/2021 / Matthew Coleman
Entries are now open for the HSDTC Public Engagement Competitions 2021
HSDTC Science Communication Competition 2021
How well can you communicate your research and its significance to non-experts? Submit your entry in a newspaper style article for the chance to win £300 and be featured on our website and blog.
Download the application form (Word, 71KB) and apply by 12:00 (midday) GMT on Monday 8 March
We're also running a workshop called Science Communication: Writing for a Lay Audience on Thursday 4 February. Book now for the chance to learn how to summarise your doctoral research and write great articles for a general audience: invaluable for communicating your science to the public and for entering the HSDTC Science Communication Competition!
HSDTC Science Image Competition 2021
An annual contest to find the best images that represent the excellent doctoral research that goes on across the Health Faculties at King's, with the chance to win £300 and culminating in an exhibition and awards ceremony.
Doctoral research students at King's were invited to submit a short 'newspaper style' article on their research topic.
The article must have been based on the research they are currently engaged with, or that their group is doing, whether that be the whole project or one aspect of it.
The article should have been aimed at a non-specialist audience and be understandable to an interested member of the public.
The judges were looking for articles which: are compelling to read and easily understandable; clearly explain the research being done; answer the question "why does this research matter?"; and are worthy of publication in a national newspaper.
The five shortlisted entries, including our winner, Sogol Salamipour, and our runner-up, Rachel Potterton, are published here:
Rachel Potterton (runner-up)
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
"I'm not a teenager, I'm 22. Why can't I snap out of it?" Seeking Help for an Eating Disorder During Emerging Adulthood
Eating disorders (EDs) are serious mental illnesses characterised by disturbances of body image and eating behaviour, experienced by approximately 8% of women and 2% of men during their lifetime.
For most illnesses, professional help is sought shortly after symptoms appear. But those with EDs tend not to seek help quickly enough; Beat, the UK's largest ED charity, finds the average waiting time to be 2.9 years. During these years of suffering alone, ED sufferers are at particular risk of depression, suicide and a range of physical health complications.
At the Section of Eating Disorders, KCL, our study began with the observation that 'emerging adults' (18 to 25-year-olds) are particularly likely to delay help-seeking. We interviewed 14 emerging adults with EDs, finding a consistent set of themes and experiences among them.
Many participants falsely believed that EDs are only possible for those with extreme low-weight and only affect "white teenage girls". These beliefs contributed to reluctance to seek help amongst those who don't fit that description. As one participant reported, "I thought if I told any of my friends, they'd just laugh in my face".
Furthermore, we found that emerging adults often thought they were "too old" to have an ED: "I'm not 16, I'm 22. It's a stupid issue, and I'm ashamed of it." Instead of seeking professional help, emerging adults tried to "fix" their difficulties themselves, frequently seeking resources online.
This research furthers our understanding of delayed help-seeking amongst emerging adults, highlighting that overly simplistic beliefs about EDs contribute to reluctance to seek help in this population.
Whilst qualitative research such as this gives us a detailed picture of the experiences of a group of people, quantitative research is needed to explore if these findings can be generalised beyond the study's sample.
Should these results be replicated, policy aimed at connecting patients with professionals faster might usefully focus on diffusing false assumptions around the ethnicity, gender and age of those at risk of an eating disorder.
David Rosen (shortlisted)
Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine
New Research Reveals Weaknesses In Cardiovascular Health Check Screening
The Department of Health's cardiovascular screening program has had a chequered history. Despite substantial long-term investment, it has consistently failed to reach its outcome improvement targets and is seen by many in the Department of Health as not fully justifying its ongoing financial commitment. Meanwhile evidence regarding its failings have continued to mount. A recent paper from King's College London has revealed new evidence explaining why some patients appear to remain unconvinced when given their test results, with many at high-risk failing to adopt potentially life-saving recommendations.
David Rosen the research paper's author believes that when risk information is communicated to patients, health professionals assume that individuals will act rationally and in their own best interest. The results from this latest research reveals that patients in fact rarely act rationally when given bad news about their health. In his best-selling book Thinking Fast, Thinking Slow, Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman describes how individuals often fall prey to a raft of cognitive biases when under stress. These can subvert decision making and lead individuals to make flawed and potentially dangerous choices.
Rosen's research shows that many of these biases appear to be in play during the Health Check process, particularly when the test results are considered ambiguous, confusing or lacking personal relevance. However, when patients were asked to consider the consequences of their inaction and encouraged to consider how much they might regret placing themselves and their family at risk, they were over 40 times more likely to show positive intentions to adopt a more healthy lifestyle. The inclusion of emotive drivers such as anticipated regret can elicit powerful emotive imagery and may be a useful future tool within risk communication.
This latest research reveals powerful new evidence describing how patients respond to risk information regarding their heart health. It comes at a crucial time, when ministers are under pressure to improve the UK's performance in managing chronic disease and reinforcing the UK's role as a centre of excellence. This report is likely to be read with interest in the coming days.
Sogol Salamipour (winner)
Can we predict women who will deliver prematurely?
Premature birth is the biggest cause of death in children under the age of five, and each year, it is estimated that 15 million babies are born too soon. Despite extensive research and new treatment options, in almost all countries that have data available, this number is still rising. Whilst many of these babies survive, they are at an increased risk of devastating long-term health conditions.
The good news is that there is treatment available. Three quarters of premature birth deaths could be prevented with our current interventions. So, what exactly is the problem?
The problem is in fact identifying the women who are at risk of delivering early and pinpointing who it will happen to so that they can receive the right treatment.
Researchers at King's College London have been trying to find ways to predict premature birth. A new technique that recreates a 3D model of the vaginal environment in the laboratory has been developed and could help scientists understand what exactly happens at the cellular level that may be contributing to early birth.
Recent research has shown that the bacteria in the vaginal environment are different in women who deliver prematurely. This finding could be important as different bacteria will generate and leave behind a different metabolic pattern. The group at King's College London has already started to use their novel laboratory model to test this and have found that certain bacterial metabolites affect the vaginal cells.
So, could the imprint that our microbe friends leave behind, just like fingerprints, help scientists identify who will deliver prematurely? One thing is for sure, although it is still in early stages, the development of such models within the laboratory gives scientists more tools to address this global problem and get a step closer towards finding better clinical tests to predict women who will deliver prematurely and prevent neonatal loss and the devastation that comes with it.
Chantelle Spiteri (shortlisted)
Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences
Organoids: Organs in a dish. It's Alive!
Frankenstein. To many people, uttering the name of the scientist who built a monster by mix and matching organs together sends a shiver down their spine. To others, it makes them think. What if we had an unlimited supply of organs to experiment with!?
Scientists have come up with such a solution in the form of organoids, which are small clusters of cells functioning a bit like organs. The amazing thing about organoids is that they provide a simple way to model how human organs function, making them a powerful tool to understand diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's. Despite the progress, researchers are struggling to control how cells arrange themselves within the organoid other than in radial symmetry. That is the cells on the outside are the same as each other but different from those on the inside. Radial symmetry can be better explained by thinking of an orange cut in half. It consists of the peel surrounding a white fluffy layer which is protecting the fruit. The circular arrangement of these layers represents radial symmetry. The problem is, that without controlling the cells' arrangement we remain unable to develop fully functional organoids.
So what can be done to develop more representative organoids? Our group at King's College London has proposed an innovative way to break symmetry. We are growing cluster of cells surrounded by nanoparticles and a few chemicals that need to be delivered inside the cells. Next, we shine a laser at individual cells within the cluster to activate a handful of the surrounding nanoparticles. Fueled with the laser energy, the activated nanoparticles can rip holes in the nearby cells, allowing for those outside chemicals to make their way through. Once inside, a sequence of events is initialized causing functional changes of that cell and those around it, starting from a single selected point.
In a nutshell, the goal is to organize cells within organoids and build the organ-like structures for the labs of tomorrow. Who knows, maybe patching up a Frankenstein's monster will not be a myth after all.
Sergio Villicaña Muñoz (shortlisted)
DNA Methylation: the conductor of the symphony of life
Have you ever listened to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony? A marvellous interweaving of instruments and voices, the striking melodies and vibrant rhythms were all encoded by Beethoven in a very complex score. However, none of us would know how it sounds without the guidance of a conductor. Conductors are primarily responsible for unifying the performance, setting the tempo, listening critically and ensuring synergy across musicians.
We, as individuals, are somewhat similar to the Ninth Symphony: our genome is the score while a biological process, namely DNA methylation, directs the music. DNA methylation is a chemical modification of our DNA that plays a role as a 'regulator' of genes, increasing or decreasing their action and expression into proteins—just as the conductor 'interprets' a score and brings music to life.
Recently, scientists at King's College London studied how DNA methylation patterns are established, and showed that changes in our genome can influence DNA methylation. These changes, or single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), are variants of 'notes' in our DNA code. SNPs make us unique among billions of humans, but can also cause diseases, although it is not always clear how—while some SNPs can disrupt genes directly, many others have less clear consequences. The discovery that SNPs can alter DNA methylation is important as this identifies biological effects on gene regulation, which can also contribute to disease.
In twins, DNA methylation studies are particularly intriguing, because genetically identical twins share their genome, but the methylation patterns of their DNA differ. In fact, to find the genetic drivers of methylation, researchers at King's work with data from TwinsUK, the largest twin registry in the UK. With them, they test for links between hundreds of thousands of methylation signals against millions of SNPs.
Like a musician performs better at a concert if he knows the score, identifying the interplay between SNPs and DNA methylation can help towards understanding the biological pathways driving human disease susceptibility, and thus, improve their prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment.
And so the music of life can go on!
Doctoral research students at King's were invited to submit an image which tells their research story.
Submitted images needed to convey either the totality, or an aspect, of the research that they do. Images could have shown, for example, the subject matter of their research, such as an image of cells or the brain, or research in action, for example the methods, equipment or facilities used in their research.
We were looking for images which might explore the social impact that their research has on a global, population, or individual scale. They may be a true representation of the subject, or manipulated post-production, such as with false colouring; or they could show their research in a more abstract way.
We were open to entries created by many techniques, including but not limited to: photography; microscopy; medical imaging; new and emerging imaging techniques; data visualisation; artistic media.
The judges were looking for images which are informative, captivating, and which clearly communicate the research being done.
The six shortlisted entries, including our winner, Kathryn Dalrymple, and our runner-up, Nicholas Groth Merrild, are published here:
Ieva Berzanskyte (shortlisted)
Ability to hack cell connectivity is the key to repairing broken neural networks in human disease and trauma.
Human motor neurons derived in the lab from human embryonic stem cells were plated on a plastic dish coated with protein-rich substrate and neuron growth supportive cells – astrocytes (blue nuclei around the two cells).
Neurons were tagged with an immunofluorescent label for a protein expressed specifically in these motor neurons – choline acetyltransferase. Image was acquired using a confocal fluorescence microscope using ~400 times magnification, and processed with an imaging software Fiji to represent a heat map of protein label intensity in different areas of the cell.
Kathryn Dalrymple (winner)
The shared family environment: determinants of food habits in early life.
This photo was taken in Nepal last summer, of a brother and sister sharing a snack whilst they waited for their mother who was in a local shop. Our dietary habits are influenced by a number of factors, including but not limited to genetics, social and environmental determinants.
The importance for public health and our dietary behaviours is that once these behaviours are developed in early life they track across the life crossed into adulthood. Therefore, if we develop unhealthy habits as a child these tend to stay with us for the rest of our lives.
Recent work published by the Department of Women and Children's Health at Kings College London highlights that already by age 3, 'unhealthy habits are associations with higher rates of obesity in children, this includes being more responsive to food, lower feelings of fullness and a high intake of processed and snacking foods.
This photo highlights the role of a shared family environment and food intake and how from a young age we are influenced by a variety of exposures which in turn affect our food intake. This photo was taken on an iPhone, with no post-production editing.
Andrew Doel (shortlisted)
Lactation Counselling, The Gambia
The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding of infants for the first 6 months of life and continued breastfeeding up to two years or beyond, owing to its well established benefits for both mother and infant.
This picture shows a National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) lactation Counsellor, delivering UNICEF accredited infant and young child feeding (IYCF) counselling to a group of new mothers in The Gambia, West Africa.
Levels of breastfeeding in The Gambia are generally good, to a large extent due to it being a cost free form of nutrition for the infant, in a low income context. In recent years, however, urban regions of the country (such as where this picture was taken) have exhibited the beginnings of a 'Nutrition Transition', characterised by a move away from traditional diets in preference of westernised foods and altered dietary behaviours. One aspect of this transition is an increase in the use of formula milk and a shift away from WHO recommended IYCG practice. This shift highlights the importance of understanding as clearly as possible, the benefits of breastfeeding in order to support organisations such as NaNA in their efforts to support its promotion.
To this end, a study being conducted by King's college staff based at the Medical Research Council Unit, The Gambia (MRCG) aims to establish Reference Values (RVs) for micronutrients in human milk. The RVs created will be used as an international reference against which to compare concentrations in different population groups, and it is anticipated that they will become an international standard to be used, for example, to evaluate the effects of nutritional interventions, such as maternal supplementation or national fortification programmes, such as those being conducted by NaNA.
The image was taken on a canon DSLR camera with no post-production manipulation.
Nick Gatford (shortlised)
Actin Filaments in the Growth Cone of a Young Human Neuron
The growth cone is an intricate and complex structure that helps neurons grow and connect during brain development. The internal skeleton of this structure consists of thread-like filaments made of a protein called actin. The latest advancements in human stem cell biology and super-resolution microscopy have allowed us to see these filament structures in developing human neurons in unprecedented detail.
This image shows actin filaments in the growth cone of a young human neuron imaged using structured illumination microscopy at the Wohl Cellular Imaging Centre. The image was deconvolved in Nikon Elements to improve image clarity. Brightness/contrast were then adjusted in ImageJ and a filter was applied to highlight signal intensity. Images such as this offer new understanding of both healthy growth cones and dysfunctional growth cones in brain disorders such as autism spectrum disorder.
Geraldine Jowett (shortlised)
Faculty of Oral, Dentistry & Craniofacial Sciences
Inflammatory type-1 innate lymphoid are a very rare, tissue resident cell type that accumulate in inflamed patient tissues, but we don't know why they are enriched or what they do. It was assumed they drive primarily inflammation, as they secrete cytotoxic Interferon-, but in my PhD I have discovered that they also secrete anti-inflammatory TGFβ, and that their main impact on the intestine outside the context of acute infection is driving growth and matrix deposition by supporting cells, not cell death.
This is a confocal image of a 20X magnified cryo-section of colon from a patient with Crohn's Disease. It shows the rings of epithelial crypts, but focuses on the smooth muscle and matrix depositing fibroblasts around them. The image was split in two and overlayed after two different false colourings in FIJI of the immunocytochemically revealed SMA (Magenta left, Cyan right), Vimentin (Orange left, Magenta right), and Nuclei (Cyan dapi left, Orange right), as an artistic representation of the soothing and inflammation.
Nicholas Groth Merrild (runner-up)
Hanging by a Thread
Comprised of a web of highly dense, organised and beautiful rope like structural proteins, collagen carries and distributes the tension of the loadbearing connective tissue of joints – articular cartilage (AC). If adult AC is fractured, or otherwise lacerated, reintegration of the two parts is highly unlikely. With no integration, load distribution is suboptimal and contributes to the tissue's further decline, a condition known as osteoarthritis. This lack of ability to integrate remains a problem for implanting donor cartilage into a host cartilage lesion, as the two will not integrate. It may therefore be that collagen, the glue that holds the tissue together, may be the key to successful integration and tissue longevity. It is quite fitting that the Greek root for collagen is Κόλλα (kolla), literally – glue.
Using a juvenile pig AC wound model in vitro, we can successfully observe integration of the two halves. Having ruled out the generation of new large structural proteins (e.g. no new collagen), no new enzymatic cross-linkers associated with collagen linking, or any macro molecules generally associated with aiding cross-linking, the project appeared to be hanging, literally, by a thread. We have, however, recently identified a promising protein we believe to be contributing to successful integration and remodelling of the existing collagen network. Upon confirming its importance, we aim to leverage this protein for tissue engineering strategies.
Using scanning electron microscopy, this image (width just under 50μm; ~1/20th of a millimetre) shows individual collagen fibres averaging ~100nm (~1/10,000th of a millimetre!) spanning from one cartilage surface to another. The image was cropped to produce the aspect ratio. The original black/white image was false coloured in the yellow and red colour channels in Fiji, and brightness and contrast were adjusted to produce the final image submitted.
Five Reasons to Enter the King's 3MT Competition 2021
Could you explain your doctoral research to a lay audience in just three minutes?
The rules are simple: explain your research to a non-specialist audience in three minutes.
No props, sound, moving images, poems, raps, songs or mimes are allowed; only a single static PowerPoint slide is permissible.
Five Reasons to enter this year's King's 3MT Competition
Win a cash prize of £500 towards research, conference, or public engagement activity expenses;
Have the chance to go through to the Vitae 3MT National Finals and win a bigger cash prize;
Gain experience in your 'elevator pitch', practicing how to explain your research to a lay audience – invaluable in this day and age;
Gain national exposure for your doctoral research;
Be featured on the Centre for Doctoral Studies Blog and website.
Apply here by Tuesday 23 February 2021
Learn more, including dates of Faculty Heats (PDF, 256kb)
Three Minute Thesis Webinar
Sign up here for our webinar on Thursday 11 February 12:00-13:00 GMT, with tips and advice on how to put together a captivating slide and deliver a great presentation that will maximise your chances of winning.
The panel will include:
Donald Lush (King's Careers & Employability)
Dr Amy Moore (King's Head of Doctoral Student Development)
Christian Hurry (PGR Student and King's 3MT 2019 Grand Finalist)
Sogol Salamipour (PGR Student, King's 3MT 2020 Grand Finalist, and Vitae National Finalist 2020)
Don't forget to watch the 2017, 2018 and 2020 King's finalists, and check out the official 3MT Competitor Guide.
Get Ahead with the HSDTC PGR Buddy Scheme
The HSDTC PGR Buddy Scheme aims to help newly starting doctoral research students in the Health Faculties at King's College London to find their feet, network with other researchers outside of their immediate surroundings, and gain valuable information on a range of useful topics.
Newly starting students will be paired with a buddy, who will be in the second, third or fourth year of their doctorate, based on mutually shared areas of support and guidance in the following areas:
Accessing Resources and Training
Balancing Caring Responsibilities and your PhD
Careers Options
Coping During Lockdown
How King's Works
Supervisor Relationship
Public Engagement & Outreach
Upgrade Report
Working Part-Time or Flexible Hours
Workload Management in your PhD
Newly starting students will be looking for support from more experienced doctoral researchers, and must have begun their doctoral studies at King's on or after Monday 31 August 2020.
Buddies are more experienced doctoral researchers who can provide support and guidance to newer students, and must have completed their Upgrade and expect to be transferred to PhD status by Monday 2 November 2020.
We recognise that doctoral researchers on a clinical academic pathway may face specific challenges in navigating clinical and academic careers, and the HSDTC PGR Buddy Scheme is one way in which we aim to support your career development and progression. Please let us know in your application that you're a clinician, and we'll do our best to match you with another clinician, if that's what you're after.
Once you're paired, we suggest an initial chat by phone or video call, or in person if you feel that it's safe and appropriate to do so, and you can then decide between you how often to speak and topics for discussion; as a guide, however, we suggest that you have at least three conversations over a six month period.
If you've already completed your first year, this could be a great opportunity to share your experiences of doing doctoral research at King's, give something back to researchers joining after you, and develop your mentoring and coaching skills; it'll also look great on your own CV.
To apply, please complete this application form by 09:00 GMT on Monday 2 November 2020.
We'll let you know who you've been matched with by Monday 9 November. We'll then invite you to take part in a short webinar which will provide more details, some useful tools, and troubleshooting suggestions. Here's a timeline with key dates so that you can plan ahead:
Monday 2 November: Deadline to apply
Monday 9 November: Matches confirmed
Thursday 19 November 11:00-11:45: Buddy Scheme Webinar
November 2020-Summer 2021: Buddy meetups
Summer 2021: Feedback requested
If you have any concerns or queries at any time, about any part of this scheme, please email hs-dtc@kcl.ac.uk.
You can find further guidance and tips about the scheme here (PDF, 214KB).
King's Careers & Employability Autumn Events for PGR Students
This is a guest post by Donald Lush, Careers Consultant with King's Careers & Employability.
Dear PGR Students
I hope you are all very well at this time. It has been great meeting many of you in appointments over the summer and being part of the new student induction last week.
I'm aware there is an awful lot of information floating about at the moment and wanted to help you make some sense of the huge range of activities that you may be hearing about that will help you think about your future, by picking out three things for you to choose to focus on this month.
All King's Careers & Employability events are available to book through King's CareerConnect. It takes just a moment to make sure your details are up to date on there, and then you have access to a fantastic array of activities giving you information to help you take your next steps.
1. Life & Health Science Careers Event 2020
This year's Life & Health Science Careers Event is sponsored by AstraZenica and is taking place next week from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October.
We're hosting some of the UK's largest graduate employers in life science, health, consulting and medical sciences related industries; it's a fantastic chance to network and explore a career with sector-leading companies.
Normally run at The Francis Crick Institute, this year the event will run virtually on KEATS, and you'll be able to visit the employers' virtual stands, browse their resources and click through to scheduled Q&A sessions where you can talk to employers throughout the week.
Find employers which may interest you in advance of the event, and take a note of the specific date, time and joining instructions for their presentations. Some highlights include:
Astra Zeneca Post Doc Programme: Thursday 15 October 14:00-16:00
Cambridge Healthcare Research (Consultancy) Drop-in Session: Monday 12 October, 14:00-15:00, Thursday 15 October 14:00-15:00
Costello Medical (Communications) Drop-in Sesions: Monday 12 October 16:30-17:30 & 17:30-18:30
Healthcare Consultancy Group: Monday 12 October 10:30-12:30, Tuesday 13 October 10:30-12:30
IQVIA (Tech and Analytics): Monday 12 October 13:00-14:00 and 16:00-17:00
JA Kemp (Patent Attorney): Monday 12 October 14:00, Thursday 15 October 14:00
Register on King's CareerConnect today to book your place and learn more about the AstraZenica Life & Health Science Careers Event.
2. Webinars for researchers
Take a look at the webinars that we run for researchers as part of the Centre for Doctoral Studies training programme. These generally take place at lunchtime on a Wednesday; for example, book to attend one about CVs on Wednesday 14 October 12:30-13:30.
3. Careers in Your Ears
If it's going to take some time to process all this information and perhaps you need a bit of direction to do that, take 20 minutes to listen to this episode of Careers in Your Ears, the careers podcast for doctoral students and research staff at King's, featuring an interview with former Head of King's Careers & Employability Dr Kate Daubney as she helps you to reflect on your employability, widening out this out from the niche knowledge you are creating. It'll remind you of all the great qualities you develop as a researcher!
Looking forward to seeing you at a webinar / in an event / on a Teams call soon!
Donald Lush
Careers Consultant
King's Health Science DTC Annual Research Symposium: 5 reasons to sign up today
11/04/2018 / Niall Sreenan / 0 Comments
This year, the King's Health Sciences Doctoral Training Centre is holding its inaugural Research Symposium on Monday 14 May 2018.
This exciting one-day event will feature mini-masterclasses, speed networking, student talks, and a keynote lecture from one of King's Health Sciences' top academics, Professor Tim Spector. This Symposium is open to all King's Postgraduate Research Students across the four Health Sciences faculties and registration is completely free.
This event is an excellent opportunity for early career researchers in the Health Sciences to meet with fellow research students, discover new research, create new scholarly and social networks, as well as to present their own work to peers and experts in their fields.
If that doesn't convince you to register for the Health Sciences DTC Symposium, here are five more reasons why you should sign up today:
Expand your scholarly network across disciplinary boundaries: this symposium offers you the chance to meet and get to know colleagues from other faculties following similar research themes.
Kick-start your career with specially tailored sessions to boost your employability: you can attend workshops on careers, CV skills, academic writing, as well as more specialised sessions on CRISPR technology, and recombinant protein production.
Public engagement: see and hear three of the King's 2018 'Three Minute Thesis' finalists talk about their PhD projects in just three minutes and discover what it takes to communicate your work in an impactful way in just 180 seconds!
Present your own research and hone your presentation skills: all PGR students in the Health Schools are invited to submit an abstract before the 23rd of April to give a talk about the latest developments with your research project. This is not just a great chance to get the word out about your research, but to improve your public speaking and presentations skills too.
VIP Keynote Speaker: come hear about the work of KCL's renowned Professor Tim Spector, author of the critically acclaimed books The Diet Myth and Identically Different. Spector is Professor of Genetic Epidemoiology and Director of the TwinsUK Registry at King's College London. A specialist in twin studies, genetics, epigenetics, and microbiome and diet, Professor Spector's work is known worldwide.
Registration is free and open to all King's PGR Students in the Health Sciences.
Click here to book your place. Registration will close on 9am on Monday 7 May.
To submit your abstract to present at the HSDTC Symposium, please see the relevant section in the registration form and follow the instructions.
Monday 23 April: Deadline for abstract submission
Monday 30 April: Abstracts chosen by this date and speakers informed
09:00 Registration and Coffee
09:30 Mini-masterclasses
11:30 Welcome from the Director of King's Health Sciences DTC
11:45 Three Minute Thesis Finalists
12:00 Speed Networking
14:00 Keynote: Professor Tim Spector
15:00 Student Talks
17:00 Drinks and canapés
For further information on the King's Health Sciences Doctoral Training Centre, including news and training opportunities, click here. If you have any questions, you can email hs-dtc@kcl.ac.uk.
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Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will visit the Edible Garden Show | HELLO!
March 17, 2014 - 16:58 GMT hellomagazine.com Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will visit the Edible Garden Show at the end of March, where they will tour the exhibition and will meet young children from across the country who have been taking part in a in a national schools' initiative to design a 'dream edible garden'.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are expected at the Edible Garden Show at the end of the month, to encourage healthy eating.
The show will be held at Alexandra Palace over three days at the end of March, and the Prince and Camilla are expected on Friday 28 March.
A keen gardener, Prince Charles will meet young children from across the country who have been taking part in a national schools' initiative to design a 'dream edible garden'.
Prince Charles has devoted many years to overseeing the gardens at Highgrove Gardens, and he runs his own competition for children, Mygrove, where young children share the fun of growing their own fruit and vegetables and can win a visit to The Prince's sustainably run garden at Highgrove.
Launched in response to the grow-your-own revolution, the Edible Garden Show has been running for four years, and this is its first year at Alexandra Palace.
Prince Charles has been officially taking on more duties since January, when the Queen began to pass royal duties to younger members of the British royal family.
He recently joined the Zoological Society of London as a vice patron where the Queen has been royal patron since her coronation in 1953.
As a long-time supporter of the charity, the Prince was just 13 years old when he first showed his enthusiasm by joining the ZSL's Exceptional Young Zoologist Club.
A strong campaigner for wildlife and the countryside, Prince Charles's Countryside Fund donated £50,000 from its emergency fund to help farmers and rural communities in Somerset after the recent devastating floods.
He called the devastation a "tragedy" and was greeted with warm cheers and as he toured the affected area back in February.
Last week the Prince attended The Prince's Trust Awards, which was held at the Odeon in Leicester Square.
Celebrating the achievements of young people who have triumphed in the face of extremely tough conditions, including homelessness and drug addiction, X Factor winner Sam Bailey took to the stage to perform on the night, while Phillip Schofield and Gok Wan were on hand to present awards to the youngsters.


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Johann Wilhelm Hertel (1727–1789)
Missa alla papale
for choir (SATB), instruments and Bc ad lib.
Edited by Franziska Seils
Mandatory field Editions* Score Parts Parts Vocal score
Born in Eisenach in 1727, Johann Wilhelm Hertel spent the majority of his life in Mecklenburg. In 1742 he accompanied his father Johann Christian Hertel (1697–1754) – who would be remembered as a famous viola da gamba player – to the court of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, where he found his first appointment in the court chapel as a violinist and harpsichordist. Having received thorough musical training in Berlin and Zerbst, in 1754 he was appointed Hof- und Capell-Componist (court kapellmeister) by Duke Christian Ludwig II of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (reigned 1747–1756). While he held this position Hertel composed primarily instrumental works and representative congratulatory cantatas. Christian Ludwig's successor, Duke Frederick (reigned 1756–1785), on the other hand, preferred sacred music. Following the end of the Seven Years' War and the move of his residency to Ludwigslust, Duke Frederick began to establish regular performances of sacred concerts, which later earned his court the epithet of "most famous abode of religious music". The majority of the sacred compositions that Johann Wilhelm Hertel wrote for Duke Frederick "the Pious" after 1768 were chorales, psalm settings, and cantatas.
The three works presented in this edition are sacred compositions from an earlier phase of Hertel's life, however. The Missa alla papale was assigned by the composer to the year 1753 in his autobiography. The Schwerin autograph score of the motet Ich halte dich (source B) is dated 1755, while the third piece in this group, the motet Freuet euch, because of the stylistic affinity to its sister piece must also have originated in this time.
Rather than representing the specific repertoire of sacred music performed at the court of Schwerin, the three pieces reflect the composer's Thuringian origins. In a letter of 28 March 1756 to the Leipzig publisher Johann Immanuel Breitkopf, Hertel points to the rich musical life of his native region, "for it is well-known that on Sundays there is sacred music performed in every village". In 1753 Hertel undertook a journey to his native Thuringia, which he later described at length in his autobiography. At first he spent several weeks in Gotha with his "contemporary and dear friend from Berlin, Herr Georg Benda (1722–1795), who had been appointed court kapellmeister at Friedenstein Castle in 1750. In his hometown of Eisenach he then visited the Gymnasium illustre, where as a child he had received a thorough musical education. There he met his former teacher, the cantor Justus Samuel Ritter († 1756), who asked him for "a commemorative piece for the school's music repertoire". Hertel presented the "mass which he had written shortly before alla Papale" and which may have resulted from contrapuntal studies he had undertaken with Georg Benda.
(Franziska Seils, translation by Stephanie Wollny)


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Music Careers is a website aimed at helping you start or build a career in the music industry.
Our original articles and content will help you discover the keys to working on the road or in the studio; learn about writing songs, getting them published, and much more.
Music Careers focuses on the working side of a life in music. While there is a strong interest among young musicians on how to "make it" in the business, this web site also deals with some nontraditional music careers.
Music Careers first began as an extension of the popular guitar lesson website Guitar Noise, which has been teaching guitar online since 1995. After a whole year of planning and development, Music Careers first hit the web on May 1, 2002.
Over the years Guitar Noise has helped thousands of musicians reach their goals and beyond. As many of them graduated from the ranks of beginner musicians, they began to consider music as a career. Their questions and needs became less about how to play guitar and more about how to make a career out of making music. It was clear that an entirely new web site was needed.


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För fjorton dagar sig fick jag skörda mina lägenhetsodlade gurkor.
Men det blev inte så många som det i starten såg ut att kunna bli. Plantan drabbades av något slags angrepp. Troligtvis mjöldagg. Hade glömt ett gammalt tips om att plocka sidoskott och framförallt de blad som börjat gulna, snabbt som attan. Därför spred sig nog angreppet väldigt fort.
Det var ingen idé att låta odlingen fortgå. Så i samband med min semester klipptes den ner helt.
Men, två supergoda gurkor fick jag i alla fall skörda.
Som åts med hull och hår rakt av bara.
Det blev ju en var.MEN...VEM FICK DEN LÄNGSTA???
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Q: Plotting duration on a timeline in Python I'd like to plot the sequential spans of different people vertically on a shared (temporal) x-axis. My data looks like this:
    Name                start       end
0   John Rutledge   1790-02-15  1791-03-05
1   William Cushing 1790-02-02  1810-09-13
2   James Wilson    1789-10-05  1798-08-21
3   John Blair      1790-02-02  1795-10-25
4   James Iredell   1790-05-12  1799-10-20

Desired output is something like this:

I've seen some fairly complex 'roll-your-own' versions of this, but isn't there something simple?