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The Square Kilometre Array is a global science and engineering project to build the world's largest radio telescope.
Artist's impression of the SKA at night. Credit: SKA Organisation
The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project is an international effort to build the world's largest radio telescope, with a square kilometre (one million square metres) of collecting area. The scale of the SKA represents a huge leap forward in both engineering and research & development towards building and delivering a unique instrument, with the detailed design and preparation now well under way. As one of the largest scientific endeavours in history, the SKA will bring together a wealth of the world's finest scientists, engineers and policy makers to bring the project to fruition.
Unprecedented Scale
The SKA will use hundreds of thousands of radio telescopes, in three unique configurations, which will enable astronomers to monitor the sky in unprecedented detail and survey the entire sky thousands of times faster than any system currently in existence. The SKA telescopes will be co-located in Africa and in Australia. South Africa's Karoo desert will cover the core of the high and mid frequencies of the radio spectrum which will have telescopes spread all over the continent, with Australia's Murchison region covering the low frequency range and hosting the survey instrument.
Its three unique configurations will give the SKA unrivalled scope in observations, exceeding the image resolution quality of the Hubble Space Telescope by a factor of 50 times, and in the radio end of the spectrum!
Whilst also having the ability to image huge areas of sky in parallel a feat which no survey telescope has ever achieved on this scale with this level of sensitivity. With a range of other large telescopes in the optical and infra-red being built and launched in to space over the coming decades, the SKA will perfectly augment, compliment and lead the way in scientific discovery.
Co-hosting
Both South Africa's Karoo region and Western Australia's Murchison region were chosen as co-hosting locations for many scientific and technical reasons, from the atmospherics above the desert sites, through to the radio quietness, which comes from being some of the most remote locations on Earth.
A Global Effort
Whilst 11 member countries (including India, which is an associate member) are the cornerstone of the SKA, around 100 organisations across about 20 countries have participated in the design and development of the SKA. World leading scientists and engineers designing and developing a system which will require supercomputers faster than any in existence in 2013, and network technology that will generate more data traffic than the entire Internet.
Phased Development
The SKA will be developed over a phase timeline. With pre construction development commencing in 2012 going through to the latter half of this decade, and involve the detailed design, implementation, R&D work, and contract preparation needed to bring the SKA's first phase to construction readiness.
The main bulk of the SKA will be built in two main phases, between 2018 and the mid 2020s, with the first phase will involve testing the full system in a "proof of concept" manner.
For SKA Phase 1, Australia will host the low-frequency telescopes with more than 900 stations, each containing a bit less than 300 individual dipole antennas, as well as a 96-dish 'SKA1-Survey' telescope, incorporating the existing 36-dish ASKAP, whilst South Africa will host an array of 254 dishes, incorporating the 64-dish MeerKAT precursor telescope.
Phase 2 will complete the telescope arrays at both sites, and become fully operational in the mid 2020s, by which time, several thousand high frequency and mid frequency telescopes and aperture arrays will augment the millions of low frequency antenna.
The telescopes and arrays
Moving now from the drawing board to reality over the coming years, the SKA's three main telescope types will include
Dishes, Mid Frequency Telescopes and Low Frequency Telescopes
SKA dishes and MeerKAT dishes in South Africa
SKA dishes and ASKAP dishes in Australia
Mid Frequency Aperture Array in South Africa
Low Frequency Aperture Array in Australia
Precursors and Pathfinders
Even before the SKA comes online, a series of demonstrator telescopes and systems known as pathfinders and precursors, are already operational or under development across the world, paving the way for the kinds of technology which the SKA will need to pioneer to make the huge data available to scientists.
The key science goals
The SKA will be able to conduct transformational science, breaking new ground in astronomical observations. SKA scientists have focussed on 5 key science goals for the telescope, each of which will re-define our understanding of space as we know it.
From challenging Einstein's seminal theory of relativity to the limits, looking at how the very first stars and galaxies formed just after the big bang, in a way never before observed in any detail, helping scientists understand the nature of a mysterious force known as dark energy, the discovery of which gained the Nobel prize for physics, through to understanding the vast magnetic fields which permeate the cosmos, and, one of the greatest mysteries known to humankind…are we alone in the Universe, the SKA will truly be at the forefront of scientific research.
SKA Members
Organisations from ten countries are members of the SKA Organisation – Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. India is currently an Associate Member. This global organisation is managed by the not-for-profit SKA Organisation, who have their headquarters at the Jodrell Bank Observatory, near Manchester in the United Kingdom. The participating countries page details more on the countries involved in the SKA


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Domo Arigato Mr Ogata for keeping it real in Encinitas
The crazy good Katsu Curry at Ogata.
Photo by David Boylan
It was kind of ironic that on the day I was thinking about writing a column on Ogata, I heard that classic rock staple "Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto" by Styx. After all these years of not really paying attention to the lyrics, I looked them up and discovered that they were saying thank you in Japanese to the robot.
I found that a very appropriate thing to say to the proprietors of Ogata, who have been serving up quality, affordable Japanese cuisine in the heart of Encinitas since 1995, which happened to be the year I landed here. While Ogata has updated their interior a bit since then, it still retains an old-school charm and comfort that is a refreshing reminder of the somewhat sleepy downtown Encinitas I experienced upon relocating to the area. Sushi has also exploded on to the area dining scene since then and there are definitely more trendy options, but none that really have the soul of Ogata.
My history with Ogata goes way back. Sushi was pretty foreign to me coming here from Michigan in the mid-1990s. I was fortunate to have a co-worker at the old Quill Communications named Linus who spent time in Japan, spoke fluent Japanese and was the perfect person to ease me into the nuances of Japanese cuisine and sushi. One of the places that took happened was Ogata, where I was introduced to edamame, udon, miso soup, katsu curry, California rolls, and slowly into sushi and sashimi with the not-so-foreign-to-me salmon my first raw fish experience.
Sushi was easier to acclimate to, with the rice providing a nice buffer to the fish. I quickly learned that higher quality fish was delicious on its own, sashimi style. I was soon on to tuna, yellowtail, albacore and the exotic to me unagi or eel.
I don't know what the turning point was but I was soon craving Japanese food on a weekly basis and found out quickly that Ogata was where I could make that happen very affordably. This was even more important with my teenage son Quinn having developed a taste for Ogata through a similar initiation.
I would highly suggest Ogata for families looking for an authentic Japanese experience without breaking the bank. An example of this was the assorted mixed sushi with a spicy tuna roll and rainbow roll with soup and salad that was under $10 forever and only recently was bumped up to a still very reasonable $14.50. I still find that to be my go-to combo at Ogata but have also had serious cravings for the Katsu curry, which is a deep-fried pork cutlet with a brown curry sauce and rice. The Katsu curry also comes with chicken, calamari or jumbo shrimp. Ogata has also caught on to the brown rice trend, which is a nice lower carb option than traditional white rice and works as a decent substitute in most dishes.
The rolls are solid at Ogata as well, with plenty of crowd pleasers like the ever-popular rainbow and spicy tuna rolls. Udon is also a favorite with the tasty noodles paired with pork, beef, vegetables, chicken or mixed tempura. There is also a big mix of teriyaki, tempura and stir-fried vegetables for those in your group who don't go for the sushi thing.
I did not see anything on the menu more than $15 and most entrees came in well under that price point. Ogata also offers a very solid $5 lunch special that includes three nice-looking options. A full selection of Japanese beers and sake are available. Desserts include green tea and plum wine ice cream along with a sesame ball a la mode. A sesame ball is a type of fried pastry made from rice flour. The pastry is coated with sesame seeds on the outside and is crisp and chewy and very nice with ice cream.
Ogata has always had a charming tradition that has the entire staff giving a big goodbye upon exiting the restaurant. It's a nice way to end the meal. Ogata is located at 615 S. Coast Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas. Check them out at ogatajapanesecuisine.com.

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Endless sells stake in Acenta Steel
Endless LLP has sold its stake in Acenta Steel, the UK's largest independent processor and distributor of bright steel bars, for an undisclosed value. Acenta Steel can trace its origins back to the 19th century and this transaction represents the next phase of ownership for this highly successful supplier of steel products to nearly 5,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Willenhall, West Midlands, in 2012 Acenta Steel achieved turnover of £82 million across its six sites in the UK with 343 employees.
Other existing management shareholders have bought out Endless LLP, the UK mid-market private equity house that specialises in acquiring non-core businesses from large corporate groups. The transaction provides Endless with a return of approximately six times its investment in Acenta Steel, which it acquired from its former US owners in January 2011.
Acenta Steel has performed exceptionally well in testing market conditions over the past two years and achieved significant sales growth and paid down debt. Tarlok Singh, CEO, and Colin Mills, CFO, have led the management buyout, together with support from long-term funding partner GE Commercial Finance.
Tarlok Singh, CEO of Acenta Steel, said: "Having spent nearly 40 years working at Acenta Steel and its predecessors, I am absolutely delighted with the deal to take this prestigious business into private ownership. We have a remarkable group of people here and I am proud to say that our future is truly in our own hands. I would like to personally thank Endless for their outstanding professionalism, integrity and faith in our business, which is contrary to many of the popular myths reported about private equity firms. They have been a first-class owner for Acenta Steel, adding value throughout their tenure and have personally been a great support to me. They invested at a time when others would not and fully deserve the outstanding investment return that they have achieved."
Darren Forshaw, Partner at Endless, said: "Our investment in Acenta Steel just over two years ago took place when its US owners viewed the business as non-core and the company faced some difficult challenges due to the volatility in worldwide steel demand. We recognised the long term prospects for the business and also the strength of its market position and its people. Tarlok and Colin have led the business through an unprecedented period of success and it is now in a great position to achieve long term sustainable growth."
The Endless investment was led by Darren Forshaw, James Woolley, Indra Valeinis and Kerry Swain. Endless was advised by Eversheds (James Trevis) and the MBO team were advised by Gambit Corporate Finance (Adrian Jones), DWF (Adrian Cutler) and PWC (Karl Harriman). Funding for the transaction was provided by GE Commercial Finance (Drew Johnson and Paul Edmeades) with legal support from Squires Sanders (Paula Laird).


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NGC 4451 est une galaxie spirale relativement rapprochée et située dans la constellation de la Vierge. Sa vitesse par rapport au fond diffus cosmologique est de , ce qui correspond à une distance de Hubble de . Elle a été découverte par l'astronome prussien Heinrich Louis d'Arrest en 1865.

La classe de luminosité de NGC 4451 est II-III et elle présente une large raie HI. Elle renferme également des régions d'hydrogène ionisé.

À ce jour, plus d'une vingtaine de mesures non basées sur le décalage vers le rouge (redshift) donnent une distance de , ce qui est loin à l'extérieur des valeurs de la distance de Hubble. Cette galaxie, comme plusieurs de l'amas de la Vierge, est relativement rapprochée du Groupe local et on obtient souvent une distance de Hubble très différente en raison de leur mouvement propre dans le groupe où dans l'amas où elles sont situées. La distance de  est sans doute plus près de la réalité. Selon ces deux mesures, NGC 4451 se dirige vers le centre de l'amas en direction de la Voie lactée. Notons que c'est avec la valeur moyenne des mesures indépendantes, lorqu'elles existent, que la base de données NASA/IPAC calcule le diamètre d'une galaxie.

Supernova
La supernova SN 1985G a été découverte dans NGC 4451 le 21 avril par un certain Shigo Horiguchi. Cette supernova était de type II.

Groupes de M49, de M60 et l'amas de la Vierge
Selon A.M. Garcia, NGC 4451 est une des nombreuses galaxies du groupe de M49 (127 au total), qu'il a décrit dans un article publié en 1993. On retrouve dans cette liste 63 galaxies du New General Catalogue dont NGC 4382 (M85), NGC 4472 (M49), NGC 4649 (M60) ainsi que 20 galaxies de l'Index Catalogue.

D'autre part, NGC 4451 apparait aussi dans une liste de 227 galaxies d'un article publié par Abraham Mahtessian en 1998. Cette liste comporte plus de 200 galaxies du New General Catalogue et une quinzaine de galaxies de l'Index Catalogue. On retrouve dans cette liste 10 autres galaxies du Catalogue de Messier, soit M49, M58, M60, M61, M85, M87, M88, M91, M99 et M100.

Toutes les galaxies de la liste de Mahtessian ne constituent pas réellement un groupe de galaxies. Ce sont plutôt plusieurs groupes de galaxies qui font tous partie d'un amas galactique, l'amas de la Vierge. Pour éviter la confusion avec l'amas de la Vierge, on peut donner le nom de groupe de M60 à cet ensemble de galaxies, car c'est l'une des plus brillantes de la liste. L'amas de la Vierge est en effet beaucoup plus vaste et compterait environ 1300 galaxies, et possiblement plus de 2000, situées au cœur du superamas de la Vierge, dont fait partie le Groupe local.

De nombreuses galaxies de la liste de Mahtessian se retrouvent dans onze groupes décrits dans un article d'A.M. Garcia, soit le groupe de NGC 4123 (7 galaxies), le groupe de NGC 4261 (13 galaxies), le groupe de NGC 4235 (29 galaxies), le groupe de M88 (13 galaxies, M88 = NGC 4501), le groupe de NGC 4461 (9 galaxies), le groupe de M61 (32 galaxies, M61 = NGC 4303), le groupe de NGC 4442 (13 galaxies), le groupe de M87 (96 galaxies, M87 = NGC 4486), le groupe de M49 (127 galaxies, M49 = NGC 4472), le groupe de NGC 4535 (14 galaxies) et le groupe de NGC 4753 (15 galaxies). Ces onze groupes font partie de l'amas de la Vierge et ils renferment 396 galaxies. Certaines galaxies de la liste de Mahtessian ne figurent cependant dans aucun des groupes de Garcia et vice versa.

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Liste des objets du NGC

Liens externes

 NGC 4451 sur le site du professeur C. Seligman

4451
Constellation de la Vierge
Galaxie spirale
Amas de la Vierge
Objet céleste découvert en 1865
Objet céleste découvert par Heinrich Louis d'Arrest

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Choosing your postdoc position
By Elisabeth Pain Jun. 30, 2015 , 11:45 AM
If you aspire to have an academic career, of all the decisions that you must make along the way, choosing a successful postdoc is probably one of the most important.
With far more postdocs in training than permanent positions available, principal investigator (PI) posts are very competitive these days. To increase their chances, postdocs must make sure that they use those years to not only hone their research skills, but also to develop the transferable skills that universities and research institutions are looking for in junior PIs: teaching experience, leadership ability, fundraising and writing skills, resource and people management skills, and so on. These skills can also serve you well in industry or even if your career eventually takes you away from the bench.
There are many factors to consider when choosing a postdoc, and a good number of them come down to personal choices and circumstances. The kind of environment you work best in, whether you are considering a research career in industry, or whether you have a family, for example, may all greatly influence where you choose to do your postdoc. But there is a range of attributes that a postdoctoral position should present in all cases, such as sufficient funding, access to adequate facilities and mentoring, and a healthy likelihood of yielding interesting and publishable results.
Finally, perhaps as important as finding a good postdoc is recognizing when not to take yet another one, should a permanent position not materialize. To avoid the postdoc trap, young scientists need to be aware of the state of their career progression in academia, and they need to keep an open mind to the myriad of other sectors where they can also apply their skills and find highly rewarding careers.
Over the years, Science Careers has explored all these issues and offered advice on how best to tackle them. Here is a roundup.
A different kind of postdoc experience, by Beryl Lieff Benderly, 3 June 2015.
An industry postdoc can be a very good option, as postdocs at MedImmune, the biologics R&D arm of the international biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, explain.
Advice to a young scientist, by Elisabeth Pain, 12 May 2015.
When deciding where to do your postdoc, pick a PI who will support you as an aspiring academic rather than treat you like "cheap labor at the service of a great project," says physicist Pedro Miguel Echenique.
A time limit on postdoctoral contracts: The French experience, by Elisabeth Pain, 30 April 2015.
A 2012 law that ordered French public employers to offer stable employment after 6 years of short-term contracts backfired, making it impossible for many postdocs to extend or get a new contract in academia.
Charting the careers of European researchers, by Tania Rabesandratana, 15 April 2015.
Adherence to the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers may be a good indicator when choosing an institution for your next career move, but it's not the most important.
A European postdoc for the family, by Michelle Gabriele Sandrian, 16 January 2015.
Michelle Gabriele Sandrian and her husband didn't go to Europe to start a family—their goal was to experience a new culture and remain competitive in their fields—but when a baby came along, they recognized almost immediately the advantages of Austria's support for young academics.
Ed O'Brien and his wife, Stephanie, standing in front of the Bridge of Sighs at St. John's College, Cambridge.
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The not-quite-stated, awful truth, by Beryl Lieff Benderly, 8 January 2015.
For all but a small percentage of aspiring researchers, doing a postdoc at a university is a lousy idea because it will neither result in an academic job nor otherwise advance one's career.
An American Postdoc Abroad, by Edward O'Brien, 15 January 2014.
If you want to be successful in academia, you need to identify and choose the best training opportunities, wherever these might be.
Goal-Setting Strategies for Scientific and Career Success, by Cynthia N. Fuhrmann, Jennifer A. Hobin, Philip S. Clifford, Bill Lindstaedt, 3 December 2013.
According to a 2006 survey, postdocs who devised a structured plan and discussed it with their mentors were more satisfied with their postdoctoral experience.
Big Pharma Ramps Up Postdoc Programs, by Michael Price, 28 September 2012.
One cost-effective way that pharmaceutical companies are finding people with fresh minds and good ideas is by creating or expanding postdoctoral programs.
The Postdoc Experience: High Expectations, Grounded In Reality, by Kendall Powell, 24 August 2012.
In the 2012 Science Careers postdoc survey, respondents rated opportunities and support for career advancement and funding as the two most important ingredients for a successful postdoctoral experience. (This is a special feature from the AAAS/Science Custom Publishing Office.)
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Recovering From Postdoc Mistakes, by Alaina G. Levine, 18 March 2011.
There are many unwise reasons to choose a postdoc, including not having a career plan and joining a lab only for the fame of the PI. (This is a special feature from the AAAS/Science Custom Publishing Office.)
The Postdoc Experience: Taking A Long Term View, by Laura Bonetta, 27 August 2010.
According to the 2010 Science Careers postdoc survey, PIs may view the postdoc years mainly as an opportunity for young scientists to improve research skills, but more and more postdocs are seeking to position themselves for their future careers. (This is a special feature from the AAAS/Science Custom Publishing Office.)
The World Is Your Lab on a Postdoc or Sabbatical Abroad, by Chris Tachibana, 30 July 2010.
Going abroad for your postdoc has a wealth of scientific and personal benefits to offer, but it takes some planning. (This is a special feature from the AAAS/Science Custom Publishing Office.)
Coming to America: Doing a Postdoc in the U.S., by Lucas Laursen, 1 January 2010.
The prospect of navigating work visas, securing health care, and adjusting to the American work ethic can be intimidating, but for Europeans who choose to do a postdoc overseas, the experience can turn into a calling card.
Audacity, Part 2: A Blueprint for Audacious Science, by Anne Sasso, 9 October 2009.
Following your passion and choosing a PI with a personality that matches your needs is a big part of being able to do audacious science.
Choosing the Less Traveled Road, by Elisabeth Pain, 4 September 2009.
A talk that Lars Jansen gave halfway through his Ph.D. won him accolades and postdoc offers, but after graduating, he decided to leave his well-established field to enter an emerging research area.
The Evolving Postdoctoral Experience, by Laura Bonetta, 28 August 2009.
When planning their careers, young scientists should bear in mind that many U.S. and European universities and funding bodies now have limits on the length of time a postdoc appointment can last. (This is a special feature from the AAAS/Science Custom Publishing Office.)
The Ups and Downs of Doing a Postdoc in Europe, by Lucas Laursen, 7 August 2009.
Former expatriates say that the experience of going to Europe to do a postdoc is worth it, both culturally and scientifically.
Independent Postdocs, Part 1: Gaining Early Autonomy, by Elisabeth Pain, 31 July 2009.
Gaining independence as a postdoc is a critical factor for future academic success, and dedicated fellowships and junior investigator programs may help young scientists make the leap.
Independent Postdocs: Resources, by Elisabeth Pain, 31 July 2009.
Any funding you can get as a postdoc gives you more leverage—and helps you cultivate independence more effectively—than if you are paid out of your PI's grant.
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Life, by Elisabeth Pain, 17 October 2008.
For Radha Krishnakumar, choosing synthetic biology for a postdoc was a risky move, but it soon opened the door to job opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
The Postdoc Experience: Not Always What You Expect, by Laura Bonetta, 29 August 2008.
As highlighted by the 2008 Science Careers postdoc survey, only a fraction of young scientists who want a tenure-track academic position eventually get one. (This is a special feature from the AAAS/Science Custom Publishing Office.)
Industrial Postdocs: The Road Less Traveled, by Laura Bonetta, 13 June 2008.
Industrial postdocs often provide higher salaries and greater access to resources than in academia, but how do you find out about available positions and whether they are a good fit for you? (This is a special feature from the AAAS/Science Custom Publishing Office.)
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Training Postdocs: Communication is Key, by Laura Bonetta, 31 August 2007.
Communication, closely followed by mentoring, ranked as the most important factor contributing to a successful postdoc in Science Careers's survey of postdoc supervisors in 2007. (This is a special feature from the AAAS/Science Custom Publishing Office.)
Escaping the Postdoc, by Amarendra Swarup, 22 June 2007.
After 3 years doing a Ph.D. in biochemistry and 6 more years spent in two postdocs, John Bothwell is looking to break out of the postdoc rut and prove that he can be an independent researcher with his own funding.
Mind Matters: Culture Shock, by Irene S. Levine, 20 April 2007.
When going abroad for their postdoc, trainees may improve their chances of adaptation by choosing the right lab.
Tips for Publishing in Scientific Journals, by Katrina Kelner, 6 April 2007.
When choosing your postdoc lab, look for consistent output of good publications. This will tell you that the lab is run well and that the PI manages research projects successfully.
Success Factors for Postdocs: Be Prepared! by Peter Gwynne, 15 September 2006.
According to the 2006 Science Careers postdoc survey, young scientists based their postdoc choice primarily on the research topic, the PI, and good publication prospects. (This is a special feature from the AAAS/Science Custom Publishing Office.)
A Non-Traditional Science Postdoc, by Meghan Guinnee, 2 December 2005.
It's possible to find postdoctoral positions that combine doing science with exploring other activities, such as science communication projects in a museum.
Success Factors for Postdocs: Ensuring a Fruitful Fellowship, by Peter Gwynne, 1 August 2005.
PIs describe the capabilities—their own and those of their mentees—that help produce the most effective postdoctoral work. (This is a special feature from the AAAS/Science Custom Publishing Office.)
A Kangaroo Jump, Back to Science, by Alain Rival, 4 March 2005.
Alain Rival decided to take his European Commission Marie Curie Fellowship to Australia largely for his family's desire to undertake a new expatriation experience.
Choosing the Right Postdoc, by The Career Doctor, 8 October 2004.
The Career Doctor advises a postdoc torn between staying in a poorly funded lab and moving to a wealthier group that has a reputation as an unhappy working environment.
How to Avoid the Postdoc Trap, by The Career Doctor, 9 July 2004.
As postdocs move from one short-term contract to another, they can find it increasingly difficult to find posts that offer funding to more experienced researchers.
Knowing When to Break Free from your PI, by The Career Doctor, 27 May 2004.
A young scientist doing a postdoc in his Ph.D. lab is wondering whether he should make a move and, if so, whether it should be to another postdoc position or a more independent one.
A Catalan Adventure, by Bernhard Baumgartner, 23 January 2004.
Marie Curie Fellow Bernhard Baumgartner describes how, to choose the place for his postdoc position, he visited several laboratories, discussed possible projects, and made an evaluation table with marks for each lab.
The Perfect Postdoc: A Primer, by Jim Austin, 21 November 2003.
It's OK to take a short postdoc position to buy time exploring alternative careers, but if you're serious about an academic career, you must identify the postdoc lab that will maximize your chances of long-term academic success.
Science Advisors Part 2: Getting On, by Kirstie Urquhart, 10 October 2003.
Going abroad for a postdoc can be a great opportunity to learn another way of conducting and valorizing your science.
Science Advisors Part 1: Starting Out, by Kirstie Urquhart, 26 September 2003.
One of the most important criteria when choosing a postdoctoral group is its active, productive, and high-quality science.
Postdoc Policy Forum: Think Globally; Act Locally, by Sharon Milgram, 13 September 2002.
Young scientists should become more discriminating when choosing a postdoc: In addition to scientific excellence, they should expect a greater level of commitment and concern from their mentors.
Choosing a Graduate or Postdoc Advisor, by John Andraos, 16 August 2002.
There are advantages, and disadvantages, to having a young, midcareer, or senior faculty member as your PI.
Writing a Research Plan, by Jim Austin, 26 July 2002.
Even if you're just starting out as a postdoc, putting your research ambitions on paper can be an excellent way to map out your career progression.
A Tale of Two Fellowships, by Cristina Pelizon, 22 March 2002.
If you can get into a good lab and secure a fellowship, a postdoc can be a very happy, rewarding, and well-paid experience indeed.
Academia or Industry: Considering the Fit, by Dolores Bartholomew, 25 August 2000.
Should you try an industrial postdoc if you don't want to close the door on academia completely?
Industrial Postdocs: Choosing an Industrial Postdoc to Finally Get a Life, by Janie Dubois, 6 August 1999.
The opportunity for a change of scenery and the impression that you're finally moving on make an industrial postdoc a good choice.
Find out more advice on postdoc-relevant issues in our content collections on international mobility, mentoring, and gaining independence, and get help mapping your career success in or out of academia with myIDP.
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Life and Career Balance
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Jerome Marcus, the company, was launched in 2008, with a view to providing a complete music consultancy and management service.
Our aim is to combine formidable passion and dedication with sound business practice by providing exceptional services, personalised to fit the client, to a standard higher than anywhere else in the industry.
With an always impressive and diverse roster of clients, and support from every corner of the industry, it is our belief that we will make a marked difference to everybody we work with, be it a hobbyist drummer or multi-national corporation.
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With a background as a successful session musician, Jerome Marcus is one of the country's leading 'fixers' specialising in providing consultancy services to the music industry.
He has a vast range of experience having joined the music instrument industry in 1990 with Arbiter Group Ltd. He has worked in Artist Relations for companies including Sabian, Vic Firth, Remo, Gretsch, Gibraltar, Toca, Latin Percussion and Arbiter AT.
His working relationships with drum artists include Dave Weckl (Session Great), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Will Calhoun (Living Colour), Jo Jo Mayer (Nerve), Alan White (Oasis), Daniel Erlandsson (Arch Enemy) and many more. He is also responsible for adding new blood drummers to various companies endorser roster as Karl Brazil (James Blunt), Troy Miller (Amy Winehouse), Ian Matthews (Kasabian), Pete Ray Biggin (Mark Ronson) and his reputed associations continue to scale the heights of the industry.
He has also been involved in organising product placements with such prestigious brands as Madame Tussaud's, Levi's, Selfridges and Harrods; he has also worked extensively with TV media, including arranging competitions with MTV and Kerrang! TV, and has been responsible for organising the supply of product for incorporation in such household TV advertising as EON and Weetabix adverts. Music magazines such as Metal Hammer, Kerrang! and Rocksound, together with mobile phone company Orange, further round out his past clientele.


For the wisdom that comes from another, I give thanks.
amazing how the work of a non-religious writer is the perfect partner to my current ministry book I'm loving, The Relational Pastor.
amazing how a good radio program makes a 6-mile run seem not long enough.
Two years ago, I sat in our nursery and began the work of separating clothes into piles. I sorted each item by size and season. Holding up pants with the size "2T," I marveled at the idea that he would one day be that big. They were pass-downs from a family whose three boys had outgrown them. The printed mock-turtlenecks went into drawers but never ended up getting much use. But everything else has now gone through the wash many times as they have adorned both boys. Out of all the items, my favorites are the ones hanging in the closet.
The mother covered her daughter with a pink blanket covered with big hearts of different colors. She tucked in the sides around her body to keep her warm. Taking the handles behind the wheelchair, the mother pushed her onto the sidewalk to make her way into her daughter's school. The wheelchair carries all her various supplies and includes her music player. It is her home for she is unable to move or speak or share. Though technically a teenager, her daughter is in my three-year-old's class.
Our daycare is a place that welcomes medically-fragile children to receive the care they need while their parents work. James' class is full of children who run by the aid of wheels or walkers or their own two-feet. There are those who breathe on their own and those that run with an oxygen tank by their side. It is the Kingdom of God – a place where all are celebrated as children equally worthy of love and nurture.
My movements were quick and frantic. The minutes raced by. I rushed around the locker room as I cleaned up after a run at the gym. The countdown was on to pick up the boys from daycare.
Her movements were slow and cautious. The minutes slowed down as she worked to get dressed and faced the task of getting her feet covered for the winter weather. Her walker stood next to her but it was of no help in this moment.
To leave the city of death and imprisonment is surely not bad news except to those who have so identified themselves with their captivity that they can conceive no other reality and no other condition. In such a case, there is nothing but tribulation: for while to stay in captivity is tragic, to break away from it is unthinkable – and so more tragic still.
We rehearsed it as we went from house to house. "Merry Christmas," we would practice. By the time we got to the next one, the anticipation of ringing the doorbell was too much and the words would fail him. He would just stick out his hand holding the bag of gingerbread to give to our neighbor. Despite our rehearsals and our plans, our three year old is our wild card. Our surprise.
I love the intentional time this season gives to shower those around us with love. The gifts thoughtfully purchased and delicately wrapped. The stove watched over as the gingerbread loaves reach completion to show love to neighbors. The decorations hung around the house to usher in the joy of the season.


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Kevin Zraly
Wine Author & Educator, Windows on the World Wine Course
Kevin's programs are special, interactive dinners where everyone gets involved, has fun, and learns about wine and food.
The One-Hour Wine Expert: Sample 6 Wines from Italy, France, California, or the Rest of the World. Learn How to Pair Wines with Food
Four Wines with Dinner
Why Book Kevin Zraly?
He has contributed greatly to wine education and appreciation by making it accessible and fun as well as being the author of the largest selling wine book in the world, "Windows on the World Complete Wine Course".
Kevin teaches all the classes at the Windows on the World Wine School, graduating over 20,000 students since 1976.
Internationally acclaimed wine educator and best-selling author Kevin Zraly has been described as a naturally gifted speaker who is both refreshingly humble and candid. His passion for wine and food and his engaging teaching style helps demystify the ever-changing world of wine. He began his career at age 19 as a waiter and bartender in a New York Times four star rated restaurant in the Hudson Valley, New York.
In the years that followed, Kevin journeyed to vineyards in New York, California, and Europe learning his trade and developing his expertise as a sommelier. After graduating college Kevin moved to New York City and a chance meeting with legendary restaurateur Joe Baum led to his hiring as the first cellar master and eventually wine director for the renowned Windows on the World restaurant atop One World Trade Center. Windows soon became the country's top grossing restaurant and, with Kevin at the helm of its highly recognized wine list, sold more wine than any restaurant in the world. It was there that he established his Windows on the World Wine School which he taught for 40 years, up until 2016, graduating more than 20,000 students ranging from wine novices and aficionados to top chefs and culinary professionals. Kevin worked at the Windows on the World Restaurant for 25 years from the day it opened in 1976 until September 11, 2001.
With his first book, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course published in 1985, Kevin began translating his classes onto the pages of books where his quick wit and capacity to communicate takes the reader through his worldwide journeys from grape to glass. Each year, Kevin updates the book (now in its 31st edition) with additional wine recommendations and new chapters; it remains the world's best selling wine book with more than 4 million copies sold. He is the author of the first book that covers wineries and vineyards in all 50 states, Kevin Zraly's American Wine Guide, The Ultimate Wine Companion, a compilation of 40 world-renowned wine writers, and Red Wine (2017). His memoirs, A Glass Half Full: A Cellarmaster's Journey Through Wine and Life will be released in 2018.
He has been featured in such publications as The New York Times, People magazine, The Wall Street Journal, GQ magazine, Newsweek and USA Today and has been featured on the Regis and Kelly Show and other syndicated television and radio shows. He co- hosted the Food Network's Wine A to Z, captivating his audience with his signature charisma and enthusiasm. Kevin travels the world spreading his wine knowledge to corporations and their clients through his wine and food dinners and his One Hour Wine Expert classes, working with chefs to prepare a truly memorable meal.
Kevin has garnered numerous awards including the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. In 2014, Kevin was awarded the honorary doctorate from the State University of New York. He was also the recipient of the 2006 Wine Literary Award, the 1993 James Beard Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional Award, the Food and Beverage Association's Man of the Year Award, the 2009 Wine Professional of the Year from Sante, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Wine Council, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Wine Educators. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Culinary Institute of America (since 1990) and director of the Sherry-Lehmann/Kevin Zraly Master Wine Classes, the Sherry-Lehmann/Kevin Zraly Wine Club, and the Kevin Zraly Advanced Wine Classes in New York City.
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2011 James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
Wine Director of Windows on the World Restaurant from 1976 to 2001.
Kevin teaches Advanced Wine Classes and at the Sherry-Lehmann/ Kevin Zraly Master Wine Classes; he taught all the classes at the Windows on the World Wine School, graduating over 20,000 students since 1976.
Author of seven books, including the largest selling wine book in the world, "Windows on the World Complete Wine Course" and "Red Wine," winner of the 2017 Gourmand Award in the U.S.
Windows on the World Complete Wine Course
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Combustible under specific conditions. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. NO open flames. In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
Irregular heartbeat. Confusion. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness. Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Separated from metals and alloys. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Ventilation along the floor.
COLOURLESS VOLATILE LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
The vapour is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen.
Decomposes on contact with hot surfaces or flames. This produces toxic and corrosive gases of hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163), phosgene (see ICSC 0007), hydrogen fluoride (see ICSC 0283) and carbonyl fluoride (see ICSC 0633). Reacts violently with powdered metals. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks magnesium and its alloys.
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system and central nervous system. This may result in cardiac disorders and central nervous system depression. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness. See Notes.
TLV: 1000 ppm as TWA; 1250 ppm as STEL; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen).
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment because of its impact on the ozone layer.
Check oxygen content before entering the area.


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Q: How to async load vuetify dropdown(v-select) items in Vue I have an issue to asynchronously fetch data for the v-select Vuetify Component. The thing is the v-select component does only except Arrayfor the :items attribute. What is the workaround to fetch data asynchronously :

Invalid prop: type check failed for prop "items". Expected Array, got
  Promise

template:
<template>
    <v-layout row wrap>
        <v-flex xs12 md6 v-for="(field, index) in fields" :key="index" v-show="!field.hidden">
            <v-text-field v-if="field.component === 'v-text-field'" :label="field.label"></v-text-field>
            <v-select
                v-else-if="field.component === 'v-select' "
                :label="field.label"
                :items="(typeof field.items === 'string') ? getLookups(field.items) : []"
            ></v-select>
            <v-checkbox v-else-if="field.component === 'v-checkbox'" :label="field.label"></v-checkbox>
        </v-flex>
    </v-layout>
</template>

async method:
async getLookups( api: string | string[]) {
    // Mock Async timeout
    var wait = (ms: any) => new Promise((r, j) => setTimeout(r, ms));
    wait(2000);
    return ["test1", "test2", "test3", "test4"];
}

A: The best solution/workaround I found is creating a local variable and return the local variable instance. I just pass through the index to create a unique object for my dynamic component
template:
<template>
    <v-layout row wrap>
        <v-flex xs12 md6 v-for="(field, index) in fields" :key="index" v-show="!field.hidden">
            <v-text-field v-if="field.component === 'v-text-field'" :label="field.label"></v-text-field>
            <v-select
                v-else-if="field.component === 'v-select' "
                :label="field.label"
                :items="(typeof field.items === 'string') ? getLookups(index, field.items) : field.items"
            ></v-select>
            <v-checkbox v-else-if="field.component === 'v-checkbox'" :label="field.label"></v-checkbox>
        </v-flex>
    </v-layout>
</template>

script:
private lookups: any = {};

getLookups(index: number, api: string | string[]) {
    // Mock Async timeout
    var wait = (ms: any) => new Promise((r, j) => setTimeout(r, ms));
    wait(2000).then(() => {
        this.lookups[index] = ["test1", "test2", "test3", "test4"];
    });
    return this.lookups[index];
}

So the v-select component will be listening to the local variable. As soon as it populated it would update the v-select items.

A: Another alternative could be using asyncComputed, it's an opensource project.
data: {
    userId: 1
},
asyncComputed: {
 async getLookups( api: string | string[]) {
   // Mock Async timeout
  var wait = (ms: any) => new Promise((r, j) => setTimeout(r, ms));
  wait(2000);
  return ["test1", "test2", "test3", "test4"];
 }
}

A: Thx @Ruslan, asyncComputed works great. Below is an extract from my code "GetClients" is the computed source for my select.

async created() {
    if (this.id) {
      this.action = "Update";
      this.getItem();
    }
  },
  asyncComputed:{
    async getClients(){
      const items = await API.graphql({
        query: listClients
      });
      return items.data.listClients.items;
    }
  },
  methods: {
    async getItem() {

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Q: Do method calls in derived classes count as virtual function calls? Say I have an abstract base class and a derived class like so,
class Base {
public:
    virtual void doSomething() = 0;
}

class Derived: public Base {
private:
    void doSomethingSpecificA();
    void doSomethingSpecificB();
public:
    void doSomething();
}

and I initialize my derived class with
Base *instance = new Derived;.

Now, say I call the derived version of doSomething like:
instance->doSomething();

and doSomething() calls the private methods doSomethingSpecificA() and doSomethingSpecificB(). Do these internal calls to the specific functions require the same amount of vtable work that the original call to doSomething() required? Or are they equivalent to just a standard method call?

A:
Do these internal calls to the specific functions require the same amount of vtable work that the original call to doSomething() required?

No. There is no lookup/dynamic dispatch involved in the calls to doSomethingSpecificA and doSomethingSpecificB since they are not virtual member functions.

Or are they equivalent to just a standard method call?

Yes.


Our roads are steeper, narrower and more winding than you might expect... and it's not unusual to see sheep or cattle on roads in rural areas!
Our island geography means that weather conditions can change fast so please slow down and drive to the conditions.
As an alpine region, we need to be prepared to deal with snow, ice and gritted roads in the winter months so it's good to be prepared and confident that you can drive safely in challenging conditions.
Before your journey always plan ahead and check the weather and road conditions. Here are some handy tips on finding weather and road reports, and a few winter driving do and don'ts.
If you don't feel confident driving in winter, don't worry - there are plenty of local transport options available including taxis, shuttles and public buses. All ski field operators and most activity operators also provide excellent transport at a minimal cost.
Watch a video about driving in New Zealand.
Driving to Milford Sound? Check the SH94 Te Anau - Milford road status.


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How North Cyprus Beat The Bug
By RedlandPropertyGroup April 30, 2020 No Comments
For the past few weeks, all eyes have been on how New Zealand has been winning the war against coronavirus. Yet over in the Eastern Mediterranean, a similar success story is playing out in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
The small country with a population of 350,000 has managed to flatten its infection curve less than seven weeks after its first confirmed case on 10 March.
There have been no new reported cases of coronavirus infections for the past ten days and the last Covid-19 death in North Cyprus was on 13 April.
Oğuzhan Hasipoğlu, an MP for the TRNC's main coalition partner Ulusal Birlik Partisi (UBP, National Unity Party) and the Head of the TRNC Parliament's Foreign Relations Committee, told T-VINE he believed the strategy adopted by his government was successful in containing the coronavirus pandemic because the politicians had worked "hand-in-hand" with the country's leading medical and scientific experts.


We are proud to announce the participants for the 2019 Hawaii Tourism Authority Pro-Junior Challenge at Waialae Country Club, January 8, 2019!
This is a fun and FREE community event that surrounds the Sony Open in Hawaii each year. It pairs five (5) HSJGA juniors with top-ranked PGA Tour professionals in a two-person team competition. A three (3) hole scramble shootout on Waialae Country Club;s 10th, 11th and 18th holes!


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Jan Hidde Kruize (born September 30, 1961 in The Hague, South Holland) is a former field hockey player from The Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics: in Los Angeles (1984) and in Seoul (1988). He ended up in sixth place in California with the Dutch National Men's Team, and won the bronze medal in South Korea, after defeating Australia (2–1) in the Bronze Medal Game.

Just like his brothers Ties and Hans, and his father Roepie, Kruize played club hockey for HC Klein Zwitserland from The Hague. The striker earned a total number of 95 caps, scoring 31 goals, in the years 1982–1990. He was part of the Dutch team that won the 1983 EuroHockey Nations Championship and scored 4 goals.

References

External links

 Dutch Hockey Federation

1961 births
Living people
Dutch male field hockey players
Olympic field hockey players of the Netherlands
Field hockey players at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Field hockey players at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Olympic bronze medalists for the Netherlands
Field hockey players from The Hague
Olympic medalists in field hockey
Medalists at the 1988 Summer Olympics
HC Klein Zwitserland players


Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) refers to a heterogeneous group of autosomal recessive disorders of childhood that disrupt bile formation and present with cholestasis of hepatocellular origin.
The exact prevalence remains unknown, but the estimated prevalence at birth varies between 1/50,000 and 1/100,000.
Three types of PFIC have been identified and are related to mutations in hepatocellular transport system genes involved in bile formation. PFIC1 and PFIC2 (see these terms) usually appear in the first months of life, whereas onset of PFIC3 (see this term) may also occur later in infancy, in childhood or even during young adulthood. Main clinical manifestations include cholestasis, pruritus and jaundice. Serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) activity is normal in PFIC1 and PFIC2 patients, but is elevated in PFIC3 patients. Additional manifestations may include short stature, sensorineural deafness, watery diarrhea, pancreatitis, elevated sweat electrolyte concentration and liver steatosis.
Both PFIC1 and PFIC2 are caused by impaired bile salt secretion due respectively to defects in ATP8B1 encoding the FIC1 protein, and in ABCB11 encoding the bile salt export pump protein (BSEP). Defects in ABCB4, encoding the multi-drug resistant 3 protein (MDR3), impair biliary phospholipid secretion resulting in PFIC3.
Diagnosis is based on clinical manifestations, liver ultrasonography, cholangiography and liver histology, as well as on specific tests for excluding other causes of childhood cholestasis. MDR3 and BSEP liver immunostaining, and analysis of biliary lipid composition should help to select PFIC candidates in whom genotyping could be proposed to confirm the diagnosis.
Differential diagnoses include diseases that present with progressive cholestatic liver disease of childhood.
Antenatal diagnosis can be proposed for affected families in which a mutation has been identified.
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) therapy should be initiated in all patients to prevent liver damage. In some PFIC1 or PFIC2 patients, biliary diversion can also relieve pruritus and slow disease progression. However, most PFIC patients are ultimately candidates for liver transplantation. Monitoring of hepatocellular carcinoma, especially in PFIC2 patients, should be offered from the first year of life. Hepatocyte transplantation, gene therapy or specific targeted pharmacotherapy may represent alternative treatments in the future.
PFIC patients usually develop fibrosis and end-stage liver disease before adulthood.


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Reign of the Hunters
Chapter 215 It All Happened Too Fast (Part 2)
"Bai Mo?" the police officer was confused, but he was quick to understand Ye Ci's when he noticed he direction Ye Ci was pointing at, "It's okay, we've carried him into the ambulance. Let's go, miss."
"Where's Bai Mo?" Ye Ci was oblivious to the officer's words. She stumbled around in a confused daze, looking for Bai Mo who was no longer in sight. The pool of blood on the ground was a reminder of the incident earlier on. Fear gripped Ye Ci's heart, and she grabbed hold of the young policeman, "Officer, where's Bai Mo?" screamed Ye Ci at the top of her lungs as she shook the officer in a hysterical fit. She was no longer in control of her emotions.
One should never underestimate the strength of a person who was in hysteria, even if the person was a young girl. Ye Ci was the perfect example. The tall and sturdy police officer almost lost his balance when a hysterical Ye Ci grabbed onto him, rattling him out of his senses.
"Somebody please help me out here. Get her into the ambulance." the officer who almost lost his footing called out to his colleagues for help.
It took three grown men to pin Ye Ci down and carry her into the ambulance.
A young man was already in the ambulance. When Ye Ci laid her eyes on the young man, she was able to calm down a little.
This young man had an oxygen mask covering his face, which was soaked in blood. Every inch of his body was bruised and battered. Despite that, Ye Ci was still able to recognize him as Bai Mo.
It was the Bai Mo whom she cared dearly for, the Bai Mo who promised to stay by her side. She threw herself at Bai Mo, ignoring her own pains, "Bai Mo…"
"Aiya, what are you doing?" the nurse in the ambulance pulled Ye Ci aside and said in a stern voice, "Do you want him to die? Are you trying to get him killed?"
Ye Ci was taken aback by the nurse's outburst. She nodded, and took a seat in the ambulance, "Alright, alright. I will just sit by his side."
The nurse let go of Ye Ci, while her colleague climbed into the ambulance, shutting the door behind him. He observed Ye Ci closely, and found that she was in really bad shape. The doctor immediately instructed the nurse to lay Ye Ci onto a stretcher.
As the medical personnel were busying with their task of inspecting Ye Ci's injuries, she turned around and looked at Bai Mo who was so near to her. The electrocardiogram machine was placed just above his head, and the pulsing of the lines in the machine's display an indicator that Bai Mo was alive. Ye Ci pulled Bai Mo's hand into a tight grip.
His palm was cold, but a sliver of warmth remained. Ye Ci could feel warm liquid gushing out of his palm, dampening her own palm.
At that moment, Ye Ci's vision blurred, and tears rolled down the corners of her eyes. She could not remember a single moment that was able to bring her to tears. This was the only time in Ye Ci's life where her eyes were filled with tears. Even she herself was unsure if they were tears of joy or that of sorrow. Ye Ci's sob grew louder and louder and she eventually was no longer able to hold back. Even her body began to tremble as she sobbed her heart out.
"Are you alright? Does it hurt?" the nurse that was looking after Ye Ci immediately leaned in closer to her.
Ye Ci wanted to shake her head, but she had lost control of her body. Her sobs went on unrestrained as her body was rocked with waves of sobs.
"Get her sedated, quick!" said the doctor after doing a quick inspection on Ye Ci and making sure that everything was fine. .
The nurse nodded, and immediately injected Ye Ci with sedative. Her movements were quick and practiced, giving Ye Ci no time to react. As the sedative flowed into Ye Ci's system, her body started to relax, and her tensed muscles loosened up. Even the force of her sobs died down. Ye Ci started feeling tired.. She was so groggy, that she felt as if she did not have energy left to breathe.
Before her world plunged into darkness, the only thing in Ye Ci's vision was Bai Mo's face.
My body hurts.The pain was so unbearable that Ye Ci felt as if she was about to die. A deep frown appeared on Ye Ci's face. She had the urge to curse at the top of her lungs.
"Ah… She's awake!" Zuo Xiaolan's voice entered Ye Ci's ears. Her eyes were immediately stung by the sunlight as she forced her eyelids open. She could see the silhouette of Zuo Xiaolan in front of her, "Little Ci, how are you feeling?"
Zuo Xiaolan who went through a night full of anxiety rubbed away her tears and leaned closer to Ye Ci when she noticed that her daughter was awake.
It took Ye Ci a long time to focus her eyes to be able to see the faces in front of her clearly, and it took her even longer to recognize the faces. She opened her mouth to speak, and the voice that left her mouth was as coarse as sandpaper, "Mom…"
"It's alright. It's alright now. You don't have to say anything. It's good that you're awake. Are you thirsty? Do you want something to eat?" asked Zuo Xiaolan with a smile on her face, but the traces of tears were still present in the corner of her eyes.
"Where's Bai Mo?" asked Ye Ci after staring at the concerned faces of Zuo Xiaolan, Ye Nantian, and Tan Polang for a long moment.
"He's in the room next door. This is a ward for female patients. He's in the ward for male patients." Zuo Xiaolan answered her daughter's question while wiping away the remainder of her tears.
"Why are you not taking care of him?" Ye Ci could see the Bai Mo's bloodied and battered face the moment she closed her eyes, and her heart was immediately filled with grievances.
"Your uncle and aunty came. They're taking care of him."
Just then, a hurried set of footsteps rang out in the hallway, followed by the voice of Ye Ci's aunt, Zuo Xiaoqing, "Is Little Ci awake?"
"Aunty…" it has been quite a few years since Ye Ci had last met Zuo Xiaoqing. She was playful in nature, and despite being the older sister of Zuo Xiaolan, she acted more like a little sister to her. She would always travel to the different countries in the world on a whim just to have fun. Ye Ci remembered Zuo Xiaoqing as an elegant woman who was always dressed in the most fashionable clothing that has a beautiful smile.
Ye Ci could not believe her eyes when she saw Zuo Xiaoqing. Her hair was messy and her face unwashed. There was not an ounce of make up on her face. Her aunt appeared to be aged in the span of a night. Her looks were a sharp contrast to the elegant clothing she was dressed into.
She must've been very sad over this entire incident. thought Ye Ci to herself. Mothers are the same. No matter how they behave usually, their maternal instincts would always surface when something happened to their children.
Zuo Xiaoqing and Zuo Xiaolan were such example.
"My child, my sweet child," Zuo Xiaoqing sat by Ye Ci's bed, grabbing hold of her hand while caressing her hair, "aunty would have been worried to death if you had not woken up by now."
"Aunty, where's Bai Mo." Ye Ci was relieved to see Zuo Xiaoqing.
"He woke up way earlier than you did, but he's now asleep after a light meal. He did ask about you when he woke up. When he learned that you're still unconscious, he was worried." tears flowed from Zuo Xiaoqing's eyes as she spoke to Ye Ci.
"Little Qing, what are you doing? She's awake now. Didn't the doctor say that she'll no longer be in danger if she's able to wake up? Why are you still crying?" said the man standing beside Zuo Xiaoqing. He was the father of Bai Mo, Bai Zixuan.
"I guess you're right." Zuo Xiaolan immediately wiped away her tears and her expression grew serious, "Little Ci, I have a question for you. Do you know who is responsible for beating you up?"
Ye Ci was momentarily stunned. It was a question that had never occurred to her. "I did not think about it yet.
"Your uncle and I have been thinking about it for an entire night, but we can't figure out the culprit behind this. I've asked Bai Mo about this as well when he woke up, but he was clueless as well. This is why aunty wants to ask you. Do you know who is responsible for this?" despite her easy going nature, Zuo Xiaoqing was no pushover. With her rather influential husband, she was actually quite fierce.
Ye Ci shook her head, "I have to think about it."
"Alright, take your time. There's no need to hurry. Aunty and uncle will be here. This thing can't end just like that." Zuo Xiaoqing wanted to ask more questions, but Bai Zixuan shook his head, indicating that she should give Ye Ci some time to rest. She let out a sigh, and kept the questions to herself. She knew that something like this could not be rushed.
"Nantian, let's go to the police station with me. Haven't they caught quite a number of those thugs? Let's go there to inquire about the interrogation process." said Bai Zixuan to Ye Nantian after making sure that his wife calmed down. There was nothing they could do in the hospital, which was why they opted to head to the police station in search for clues.
Bai Zixuan's thoughts were in line with Ye Nantian, "Alright. I have thought about this as well." said Ye Nantian with a nod.
With that, Bai Zixuan and Ye Nantian left for the police station.
However, things did not proceed as simple as they were portrayed in the movies. The thugs caught were all nobodies that only did it for money. They were paid by their bosses and were clueless about the person who gave out the order.
With that, the only lead they had turned out to be a dead end. Bai Zixuan and Ye Nantian traveled to various places, trying their best to come up with a solution. However, the culprit behind the incident was able to cover his tracks well. They were unable to get any leads at all. In the end, Bai Zixuan made the decision to look for other options when he returned home with Zuo Xiaoqing.
Although Bai Mo and Ye Ci were roughed up very badly, they were lucky to suffer no permanent injuries. The only serious wounds the suffered was Ye Ci's fractured ankle, and Bai Mo's blunt head trauma, that required six stitches to fix.
Both of them were discharged from the hospital after two weeks. Bai Mo refused to return home with his parents, and insisted on staying with Ye Ci. Bai Zixuan and Zuo Xiaoqing respected the choice of their son, and returned to their city after a long night's talk with Ye Nantian and his wife.
When she was home, Ye Ci did nothing but watch the television with Bai Mo by her side, while Tan Polang, who returned home during the weekends willingly played the role of their servant. Bringing them refreshments when required, while fetching various items for them when asked.
"I noticed quite a number of people loitering near our area these few days." said Zuo Xiaolan to Ye Nantian as they returned home from a trip to the market.
"Yup. Public security seems to be quite bad these days." Ye Nantian nodded as he turned around to face the only underage member in the family, "Polang, I don't want you to leave home after 8pm."
"Okay, dad" Tan Polang nodded.
"Mom, what were you talking about?" Ye Ci and Bai Mo exchanged looks when they overheard the conversation between Zuo Xiaolan and Ye Nantian. Anxiety began to grow in their hearts.
"You were talking about outsiders lurking in our housing area recently?"
"Yup. There are a lot of youngsters loitering in this area these few days. From how they're dressed, they look like bad people. Our neighbours said that they might be scouting out for targets that they will break into at night. Even the security firm in charge of our housing area is alarmed. They've added quite a number of personnel in this area." said Zuo Xiaolan as she began sorting out the vegetables.
Ye Ci and Bai Mo remained silent, and their expressions darkened.
"What is it?" Ye Nantian was alarmed when he noticed their expressions. These people might not be mere thieves after all. They must be up to something. thought Ye Nantian.
"Dad, mom, let's head out."
"Where to?" Ye Nantian and Zuo Xiaolan asked in unison.
"We're paying the real estate agencies in the city a visit." Bai Mo answered in Ye Ci's stead.
Despite their confusion, the expressions of Zuo Xiaolan and Ye Nantian darkened. They finally understood Ye Ci's and Bai Mo's words.
"Are you saying that these people are with the youngsters who roughed you up?"
"We're not sure, but I think it's best for us to move." Ye Ci narrowed her eyes that held a subtle hint of anger, " It seems too many people know our whereabouts.""
The family began looking for houses. As Ye Ci's movement was impeded by her leg injury, she had to be pushed around in a wheelchair by her family.
They appeared to be having a casual walk when they left home. But the moment they left the area, the family began observing their surroundings, taking great measures to make sure that they were not followed. After a few days of choosing, Ye Ci finally bought two houses. One of them was brand new, while the second one was an older house.
Despite protests from Ye Nantian and Zuo Xiaolan, Ye Ci stood her ground. She made the decision to purchase these two houses after careful consideration. The houses were quite a distance apart from one another, located at the northern and southern corner of the city. They were in ideal locations that were close to shopping malls, hospitals, banks and even a food market. Of course, these houses were not cheap..
Ye Ci was willing to spend her savings on both houses willingly. After all, the safety of her family members was at stake.
The newer of both houses was still under construction. It would take months before the construction of the house would be completed. However, the second house was freshly renovated, but the owner of the house had to move to another city because of his work, and decided to sell his house. This was the house Ye Ci's was most interested in. However, as the saying goes, "a crafty rabbit has three burrows". That was why Ye Ci also purchased the newer house.
The renovation done on the second house was impressive. Despite the style of the house not really to her liking, Ye Ci paid little heed to such a trivial factor. What she wanted was the furnitures and other facilities that were already available when they bought the house.
Money was able to speed up the process of purchasing the renovated house. After paying the owner for the house, Ye Ci paid him an additional sum, asking for his help to purchase electrical appliances for the house. Although it was a tedious task, the owner agreed as Ye Ci was easy to deal with, and was not stingy with her money. After reaching an agreement with the owner, Ye Ci moved into the house on the next day.
Zuo Xiaolan was sad as she sat in the living room at night. Her heart was filled with sorrow, when she thought of abandoning the house that she had been living in for decades.
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Following the first episode of the new series of Poldark, it wasn't Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson or the shocking ending that was the main talking point (though we still can't quite get over what happened!), but the introduction of Horace the pug. Used to disguise Gabriella Wilde's pregnancy – Horace has become an instant sensation.
With that in mind, we thought we'd share some of our favourite Poldark inspired dog walks – perfect for walking your pug (or any dog!).
Set within the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, a walk around Botallack promises historic landmarks, rare flowers and a variety of wildlife. With steep cliffs and mine works to consider, make sure to keep your dog safely on the lead.
View the route details here.
Providing the opportunity to visit Wheal Coates as well as take in spectacular views, a historic landscape and beautiful heathland, a dog walk at St Agnes Beacon is sure to impress.
Located right on the edge of Bodmin Moor, St Breward is a pretty village and home to the highest church in Cornwall - as well as one of the oldest pubs. It's also the filming location for external shots of Nampara in the recent adaptation of Poldark (filmed at a local cottage nearby). As a starting point for a variety of walks, enjoy the spectacular, rugged beauty of this area as you head off on foot.
Recently used for filming scenes for the new series of Poldark, if you fancy a walk across the sand, this is the one for you – offering stunning views of the Kelseys and Penhale headlands and Carter's Rocks, as well as the opportunity to explore the dunes - it's a beautiful place to visit in Cornwall.


Palmer was elected State Judge of the District Court in the first state elections held in 1857. (History of Ramsey County and the City of St. Paul). During his term, Judge Palmer presided over the trial which lead to Minnesota's first execution of a white person (and only woman to date), Ann Bilansky, who was convicted of murdering her husband. (Legacy of Violence: Lynch Mobs and Executions in Minnesota). Judge Palmer also presided over the trial testing the constitutionality of the 1862 Minnesota "Rebellion Act," which suspended "…the [p]rivilege of all persons aiding the rebellion against the United States, of prosecuting and defending actions and judicial proceedings" in Minnesota. The Judge held that the Act only temporarily suspended the right and did not take it away permanently. Further, Judge Palmer held that the unstable situation among the states at the time justified an act whose purpose was to suppress the rebellion threat. (Minnesota History, March 1956) Judge Palmer remained the sole District Court judge until succeeded by Westcott Wilkin in 1864. (History of Ramsey County and the City of St. Paul).
The Law Library has on display judicial portraits of past Second Judicial District Court judges, going back to 1857. If you have any information or commentary about Judge Orr, please leave a response or send us an e-mail. To view the portraits in person, visit us on the 18th floor of the Ramsey County Courthouse.


Bük is located in western Hungary near the Austrian border. The village is well known for its medicinal spa and therapy centre treating locomotor diseases and gynaecological problems successfully.
We are glad to arrange accommodation at one of the many bed & breakfast places or make a reservation in the hotel of your choice.
In between your dental treatments you have the opportunity to relax and cure yourself in the medicinal spa, play golf on the beautiful 18-hole-championship-golf-course, take a horse ride or a bicycle tour.
Holistic spa and wellness hotel where guests can choose from more than 60 traditional and modern facilities.
The towns history reaches back to more than 2000 years to the Roman times. Because of its rich history there are numerous attractions awaiting the visitors of the city.
Main square, cathedral, roman ruins, etc.


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Cutting Tool R&D Proves Productive
Paying attention to small differences in cutting tool technology makes an impact at this New England Swiss shop.
Mike Chenevert spends considerable time every day researching new cutting tool technology and evaluating costs/benefits of advanced tooling.
Swissline purchased almost $2 million in Tsugami Swiss-types from 2004 to 2009 and is expanding its floor space to meet a growing workload.
Mike Chenevert logs into an automated tooling inventory system that dispenses new cutting tools and keeps track of overall inventory and job specific costs.
Swissline plans to move new cutting tools and tooling kits to a centrally located tool crib for improved efficiency.
Mike Chenevert discovered the Mini-Turn ground insert and the ChipSurfer quick-change system tools while researching productivity improvement. Both were recommended by Ingersoll for a Swissline job.
Jane McAlpine
Marketing Communications Manager, Morris Group, Inc.
Industry Expansion Continues
Ingersoll Cutting Tool Company
Tsugami/Rem Sales, LLC
Selecting and sourcing appropriate cutting tools for almost 60 fully-utilized CNC machine tools is a large task that the owners of Swissline Precision Manufacturing (Cumberland, R.I.) recognize as a major contributor to its bottom line. The 30,000-plus square-foot job shop turned out more than 2.5 million medical, aerospace, energy and other high precision components in 2009. It works with a range of materials from brass and stainless steel to harder-to-machine materials, including titanium, Inconel and plastics.
Cutting tools account for a significant portion of the company's annual expenses, behind capital investments in CNC equipment, according to Mike Chenevert, manufacturing engineer at Swissline. The company has 48 Tsugami Swiss-type machines and four Okuma lathes on the shop floor, in addition to other manufacturing technology.
To help achieve the optimal balance between high productivity and low machining costs, the company aggressively manages its consumption and purchases of cutting tools. It has developed a network of reliable external suppliers and a system of internal practices to address its needs.
Seeing the Forest Through the Trees
"It's easy to become completely overwhelmed with the number and variety of cutting tools and tooling options on the market," Mr. Chenevert
says. "I spend time every day reading about cutting tool technology and researching the latest improvements."
Mr. Chenevert shares his ideas for improving productivity with his father, company president Dave Chenevert, and Gerard Hester, plant manager. He recommends cutting tool purchases when new jobs necessitate tooling that is different than what is stocked in-house, or when inventories of standard tooling drop below desired levels.
Keeping universal and frequently used cutting tools on hand is one of the lean manufacturing practices that Swissline adopted in order to reduce downtime between job change-overs and unexpected crashes. Stock tooling is stored in a computerized system that automatically tracks inventories as operators log in and check out necessary tooling. It generates a re-order notice to Mr. Chenevert when inventory levels fall below a preset minimum that varies per item, helping minimize the company's investment in idle tooling.
"Whenever we can, we specify cutting tools that can be used in multiple jobs and added to the tooling inventory system," Mr. Chenevert says. "It's easier to be more responsive to new job requests and competitive in our quoting if we already have the tooling we need to get a job done, too."
At breakdown of a job, the machine operator packs all job-specific cutting tools, along with the part print, tool layout and other important details, into kits that are labeled, organized and stored by customer account and job number. Besides helping reduce setup times for its many contracted jobs and blanket orders, the practice helps Swissline keep track of its valuable inventory of cutting tools. Upon breakdown, the operator also performs an inspection of all used tooling which, when combined with the machine's software generated reports of tool usage, may prompt another request for replacement tooling.
Mr. Chenevert considers the direct and indirect costs associated with cutting tools when he evaluates new and replacement purchases. Some considerations are quantifiable: parts per edge, number of cutting edges, feeds and speeds, range of finish, and ability to meet and repeat tight tolerances.
Indirect costs include the frequent change-overs and added downtime associated with tools that perform fewer operations or offer fewer cutting edges. With simpler cutting tools and frequent change-overs, there are more chances to adversely affect part quality, too.
There are times when buying less expensive tools with simple geometries or molded cutting tools with lower graded coatings makes great sense, according to Mr. Chenevert, but paying for extra functionality or ground stick tooling when neither adds value to the job reduces the competitive advantage needed when quoting work.
"The balance between quality and cost varies per job," Mr. Chenevert says. "We do use less expensive stick tools on some of our smaller, more intricate parts. We can get closer to the guide bushing and have less deflection."
For re-orders of frequently used cutting tools, Mr. Chenevert often compares prices in distributor catalogs and online, while also considering minimum order requirements and shipping time. Low per-unit cost is of little value if minimum order requirements are too high or delivery is slow and unreliable. Having enough cutting tools in inventory to maintain ongoing production levels, replace tooling that breaks unexpectedly or meet short deadlines for new jobs without accumulating a large supply of non-performing assets is the goal. With the number of jobs and size of job runs down since 2008, Swissline monitors its consumption and purchasing of cutting tools more carefully.
Bringing in the Pros
Despite efforts to minimize the variety of cutting tools used in its machines, many of Swissline's jobs require specialized tooling or even custom tooling. That's when Mr. Chenevert calls upon his network of suppliers to learn more about new products on the market. Especially when quoting a new job requiring complex machining processes, finding the most cost-effective and highly productive cutting tools can make the difference between winning and losing the job.
Chenevert has cultivated solid relationships with representatives and distributors of cutting tools from several companies, including Iscar, Kennametal and Ingersoll Cutting Tools. With an impressive background knowledge that he maintains by reading trade publications, reviewing supplier catalogs, attending industry trade shows and manufacturer- or distributor-sponsored seminars, Mr. Chenevert often knows where to start looking when he needs a new, advanced cutting tool.
He often will contact his cutting tool distributor first, but is not timid about calling the manufacturer directly and asking to speak with one of the product specialists or engineers on staff. Mr. Chenevert highly values any distributor rep with both general industry and product specific knowledge. He is naturally inclined to work with someone who fluently speaks "shop talk."
After attending an educational seminar about cutting tools, presented by Ingersoll at The Robert E. Morris Company in 2009, Chenevert asked the regional Ingersoll product specialist, David Fazzina, for more information about specific products that piqued his interest. The company's innovative ChipSurfer line of milling tools and key cutters and its Mini-Turn shanks with easily replaceable inserts are some of the products that Swissline has since tried and continues to use.
"We studied the types of parts that they run, the average depths of cut they take, the materials they run, and the speeds they were running at," Mr. Fazzina says. "We brought in a variety of turning inserts for Swissline to try until it achieved measurable success with a product called Mini-Turn."
Mini-Turn inserts are ground to the smallest of tolerances, which gave Swissline repeatability during tool changes. The inserts held up well against a variety of materials, lasted longer and were more accurate. Of course, they cost about twice as much as their molded counterparts, too. Mr. Chenevert carefully weighed the benefits of these new inserts before deciding to add them to his cache of cutting tools. "I am happy with the improvements in quality and tool life, relative to the increased cost," he says.
Swissline found similar success with Ingersoll's new ChipSurfer line of milling tools and key cutters. The product replaces a conventional cutting tool that relies upon use of an ER collet, separate shank and replaceable inserts. Using this cutting tool, Swissline can quickly switch end mill tips and achieve repeatability within 0.0005 inch. Time spent recalculating offsets or retouching off tools is also significantly reduced. High metal removal rates combined with improved tool life and the elimination of chatter are additional benefits Swissline realized.
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"I give credit to my local tooling distributor, E.M. Benson, for inviting me to the Ingersoll event at The Robert E. Morris Company," Mr. Chenevert says. "Understanding how inserts work helps me evaluate different tooling. I'd tell any shop owner to use all the educational resources available and to call your distributors or manufacturers directly if you have a question. Don't overlook the application engineers who work with your brands of machine tools, too. They have a large bank of experience when it comes to selecting tooling."
Finding a product that performs as advertised is not always the case, Swissline has learned. Through trial and error, it has experienced its share of disappointments with cutting tools that failed to hold up as long as expected or deliver the tolerances promised.
Since reprioritizing the role of cutting tools in making job margins, the company has made a conscious effort to take advantage of some of the industry practices that they previously overlooked. In the past, they received free trial tooling but often let it sit idle or failed to provide sufficient follow up to the supplier.
Now, when Mr. Chenevert homes in on the new cutting tool that he wants to try, he will ask for a free trial. In exchange for the valuable information he returns to the cutting tool companies, the supplier usually readily agrees. The benefit is mutual: Swissline eliminates the upfront cost of buying advanced or experimental cutting tools in the upper limits of its usual price range, and the manufacturer receives accurate reports of the tool's true-to-life performance afterwards, as well as a foot in the door to conduct repeat business with Swissline.
The number and variety of its jobs have resulted in the acquisition of an impressive library of cutting tools. In the next few months, Swissline will move its files of customer tool kits and change the layout of its shop floor to accommodate the addition of a centrally located "tool crib." A tool crib manager will oversee the large inventory of cutting tools and dispense job specific tooling to machine tool operators.
"There are so many new ideas and designs for tooling," Mr. Chenevert states. "Finding the right tooling for the application is challenging, but possible if you do your homework, ask questions and are willing to experiment."
Keeping current with manufacturing trends and technologies requires time and a tireless desire to stay ahead of the competition. Swissline's manufacturing capabilities are virtually unlimited today as a result of the company's smart investments in machine tools and related tooling that produce volumes of diverse, competitively priced and high quality parts.
Traditionally, production of most parts made from hard or hardened materials, defined as those at or more than 45 HRc, required dedicated grinding equipment and processes.
Cryogenic Treatment and Cutting Tool Life
All users can say is it works. Why it works is less clear, but this overview paints a better picture.
Making Micro Threads
Production of micro threads can be challenging, but using the most suitable tools for a given application can simplify the task.
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Millennium Billiard Club was a billiard hall and bar in Webster featuring a full restaurant, and occasional live music.
2008-03-06 23:05:12 Millenium is closed for good. It's now a Daisy Dukes location. We can only assume this is a second location for the downtown bar of the same name.
It would behoove a moderator to make the necessary adjustments. I saw it tonight with my very own eyes. It is exceedingly open and exceedingly now Daisy Dukes.


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