Computes the regular spherical Bessel function of integer order.
The spherical Bessel functions occur in solutions to the wave equations with spherical symmetry. The regular sperhical Bessel functions are finite at the origin, and thus occur in situations where the wave equation is satisfied at the origin.
The regular spherical Bessel functions are related to the regular Bessel functions of half-integer order by jn(x) = Sqrt(π/2x) Jn+1/2(x).


So you have an idea and want to get a patent? There are a number of things that you need to know about the invention and patent process that can help you focus your efforts and know what obstacles lay in front of you.
The first thing to know is that you cannot patent an idea. Many people will have great ideas, but will not be able to put that idea into a package appropriate for a patent because there is no invention, only a concept. To be sure, the idea is the all critical first step in the invention process. After you come up with the idea or concept you now need to put together a game plan on how to carry that idea through. The idea and game plan together form what the law calls conception.
Up until March 16, 2013, conception was quite an important legal concept in the United States because under U.S. law the patent was awarded to the inventor who was first to conceive. See Brave New Patent World: First to File Becomes Law. Although that sounds easy and has been romanticized by many, there were strict legal rules about the proof required for the first to conceive to prevail over the first to file and ultimately be awarded the patent. For the most part those types of issues are now irrelevant. Effective March 16, 2013, the United States is now a "first inventor to file" country, so filing a patent application as soon as you have something tangible enough to qualify as an invention is of critical importance.
But rushing to file is putting the cart before the horse. First you have to get from idea to invention and then to the patent process.
Although conception is not the important issue it once was under U.S. patent law, inventors really should still document the stages of invention as they move from idea to more tangible idea and ultimately to conception and the beginning of an invention. Documentation is not completely irrelevant, and keeping good records is never a bad idea. Thomas Edison, for example, once explained that a failed experiment was not really a failure at all since you now know at least one thing that won't work. I'd add a corollary to that famous statement though: Even an invention success can be a waste of time without proper notes and documentation. After all, if you keep no records how will you know what failed, or what succeed for that matter? Edison is right, failure teaches but never forget that memory fades.
So as you are moving forward keep good, comprehensive notes, which can take the form of a diary, book of sketches, ideas, notes to yourself or a combination thereof.
Once you do conceive (idea + game plan) you will need to be diligent and not let any grass grow under your feet as you move forward toward defining and experimenting with your invention. This is true because first to file really needs to be interpreted as "file first." There are exceptions where an inventor might still be able to prevail if they file second, but the exceptions are almost too narrow to even mention. Still, if you have reason to believe someone disclosed before you filed or even filed a patent application before you did, you may still find it worthwhile to file a patent application as quickly as possible. No one knows how the courts will interpret these exceptions, but if you don't get something on file as soon as possible even a more liberal interpretation about the exceptions several years down the road won't help you.
Once you have the idea and the game plan you are at the point where you are moving forward trying to finalize your invention. This process is trying to accomplish what the law calls a reduction to practice. You do not need to have a prototype built in order to get a patent, but you will need to be able to describe your invention with enough specificity so that someone who is technically skilled in the area of the invention can understand how to make and use the invention. Reduction to practice, therefore, can occur through the creation of a prototype or the specific definition of the invention in writing in a filed patent application. If your invention is complex more explanation and definition is required. If it is relatively simply then less explanation is required, at least generally speaking. The more specificity you provide, however, the easier it will be for you and/or your patent attorney to write a patent application. If you hire an attorney you likely want to provide as much as is possible so that the attorney does not need to spend a lot of time weeding through invention notebooks to define the invention.
The more you do and the more organized you are the better. Organization and good information will generally allow for one of two outcomes that impact the cost associated with hiring a professional to assist you. First, if you are organized and have a good grasp on what you have invented, together with at least decent sketches or drawings, you can expect to pay less in attorneys fees, at least at the beginning. The other alternative is that you will pay the same but by presenting the information in a coherent, thoughtful and detailed manner you give your patent attorney the ability to do far more with the funds you have to spend. The reality is that you will run out of money before a patent attorney runs out of ability to further expand the description of your invention. There is always something more that can be written and claimed in a patent application, even for something of modest complexity. But if you present good information in an organized manner the attorney can spend time adding value, which is what you want them to do and the reason you are hiring them in the first place. Patent attorneys charge for their time, whether by the hour or as part of a project fee. So less time figuring out what the invention is and the various aspects and nuances the more time they have to produce a much more detailed patent application, which will result in better, stronger rights long term.
Let's return to the game plan for a minute. The game plan is what connects your idea with the reduction to practice. What you need is the knowledge and understanding of how you can take your idea and move forward toward a reduction to practice. Your game plan does not need to be flawless. It can and frequently will be modified over time as you begin conducting research or otherwise working on your invention. It might even change as you start to see the invention as described by your patent attorney, which for many is the first time they really see the big picture and how important it is to describe even seemingly minor nuances. The game plan, however, is frequently where many inventors, particularly first time inventors, encounter significant problems. Remember, simply coming up with an idea is not enough.
From time to time I will hear from people who say: "I have this great idea and I want to get a patent. I just need to find someone who can figure out how to make the product, but if someone could figure out how to make it I know I could make money." What we have here is someone with an idea but no game plan, at least not yet. You cannot protect an idea. You should also remember that if you tell someone your idea and you do not have a promise (i.e., some kind of confidentiality agreement) from them to not take it they can indeed take it for themselves. Be careful. Having said this, there is absolutely nothing wrong with more than one person working on an invention and being what is called joint inventors. A patent will need to be applied for in the name of all joint inventors (frequently called co-inventors), and absent an agreement each joint inventor will have equal rights to the patent if one issues.
If you are in or contemplating a joint inventor collaboration I strongly recommend seeking the assistance of an attorney who can help you memorialize any agreement among and between the inventors. It is always easier to get such agreements in writing and out of the way on the front end prior to money rolling in. Once money is being made these agreements become difficult to achieve, everyone has a different understanding based upon what would reward them most and the entire negotiation/relationship starts to take on the characteristics of a divorce. So get these potentially thorny issues out of the way sooner rather than later.
To review, the law recognizes that with many, if not most, inventions there will be three steps to the invention process. The idea comes first, followed by the game plan, followed by the reduction to practice. When dealing with some inventions the idea, game plan and reduction happen rapidly. With other inventions there is some time between these steps. To get from idea to an invention that is reduced to practice it is sometimes necessary to find assistance. If that is the situation you are in take a look at Moving from Idea to Patent. Also consider speaking with a product development specialist who can help you with concept drawings, 3D modeling and product engineering. Whatever you do, before you rush out to spend money on a prototype please first read Financially Responsible Inventing: Prototype Basics and Keep Your Money in Your Pocket Until Proof of Concept.
The moral of the story is that inventing is a process. You start with an idea, you then need a game plan to turn your idea into a reality. As you go along the way your invention will take shape and become more tangible and identifiable. As that happens you very well may have an invention that could be patented. At some point you will need to do a patent search. I am a fan of inventors doing their own preliminary searches, not because you are likely to find the best prior art but rather to educate yourself and learn. The more you understand the better inventor you will become. For more on patent searching see: Patent Searching 101: A Do it Yourself Tutorial and Patent Searching 102: Using Public PAIR.
as an inventor (idea in concept) my main fear is that the invention i created will be be "COPY" first before i can patent it in the USA there are rumors among pilipino inventors that when we patent our invention in the philippines the patent is only protected in the philippines.
One point that Gene didn't mention and I thought I might bring up – anything you write in the description – and there is really no restriction on how far you can go here – can be used as prior art to prevent you OR your competitor from obtaining a future patent. So this is a double edged sword, but usually works to your advantage. So if you think your widget might in the future be powered by zero-point energy beams, write it in the description as a possible method, and when someone gets around to actually inventing those beams, they won't put you out of business by selling beam-powered widgets exclusively.
I've known several inventors with patents that have gone bankrupt defending their patent that someone has knocked off.
Patents are only as good as the pile of cash needed to defend them.
Thats not quite accurate. Many of your potential competitors have no idea of the size of youe legal budget and will prefer to steer clear of your patent. So holding a patent without defending it can definitely reduce the size of your competition, which is the next best thing.


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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has banned first team doctor Eva Carneiro from the bench after the Blues' opening day draw against Swansea.
The Portugese manager was left seething after Carneiro and her team rushed out to treat Eden Hazard in the dying embers of the 2-2 draw, meaning the Belgian winger had to spend some time out on the sidelines.
And it was a decision which Mourinho labelled amateurish as he had to settle for a point at Stamford Bridge.
"I was unhappy with my medical staff. They were impulsive and naive," said the Chelsea boss.
The controversial manager was visibly incensed with his staff as they rushed onto the pitch to treat the Belgian while Chelsea were chasing the three points.
It meant that the Blues were reduced to nine men after Thibaut Courtois had been sent off earlier in the second half - another incident which clearly left Mourinho aggrieved.
And he insisted that Hazard's injury was minor and that the qualified medical team should not have been so rash as to enter the field of play.
"If you go to the pitch to assist a player, then you must be sure that a player has a serious problem," Mourinho continued.
"I was sure that Eden didn't have a serious problem. He had a knock and was very tired."
"My medical department left me with eight fit outfield players in a counter attack after a set piece and we were worried we didn't have enough players left."
But the Chelsea boss' fury at his own staff has been countered with disdain from former Arsenal and QPR medical professional Brian Morris.
"You have to remain calm and level headed, even if the people around you are feeling the tension and stress of a game," Morris said.
"Sometimes if you didn't go on to the field you would end up getting a rollicking from the manager, and, in my opinion, injuries are more important than the game. They should take precedent."
Carneiro has since taken to Facebook to thank fans and professionals alike for their kind words following the petulant outburst from the manager.
"I would like to thank the general public for their overwhelming support. Really very much appreciated," said the doctor.


discoverblackus is a place where African American history and culture is discussed and examined within the context of contemporary idiom. The blog is hosted by Linda Tarrant-Reid an author, freelance journalist and photographer whose current works include: Discovering Black America: From the Age of Exploration to the 21st Century (Harry N. Abrams, September 2012) and Harlem: From Dutch Suburb to Black Metropolis (ABC-CLIO, 2013). Discovering Black New York: A Guide to the City's Most Important African American Landmarks, Restaurants, Museums, Historical Sites and More (Citadel Press, 2001) was her first book.
Ms. Tarrant-Reid is the President of the Tarrant-Reid Group, a company that provides cultural programming including author presentations, workshops, book signings and symposia, as well as literary and editorial services to schools, corporations and community organizations. She was most recently the co-project manager of "Reflections of Change: A 50-year Retrospective of the Lincoln School Decision," the 50-year anniversary of the first desegregation case filed in a northern city.
Ms. Tarrant-Reid will post articles from her column "Discovering Black America…My Journey" which appear in The Westchester County Press.
Linda, This is a very well-done blog.
Thank you Karen, great chat today.


Early Years Resources has a great selection of Speech and Language Development Resources for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Our SEN speech and language development resources are suitable for use in EYFS and KS1 educational settings as well as at home settings. Our speech and language development resources includes voice recording materials, speaking and listening games, sequencing cards, flash cards and puppets.


A quick look at what we have in store for the 2019 season. We are anxious as ever about hitting the water with everyone in the 2019 season. We couldn't possibly be anymore excited than we are about our All-Star line up we have set for our team in 2019!
Of course Captain Will is back again running the Bold Eagle and will be accompanied by deckhand Mike May, who finished out the 2018 season with a bang. This dynamic team is full of non-stop high energy and bleed the love of fishing and sharing that with their clients.
We are very excited to have Captain Mark Young at the helm in the Arctic Warrior for the 2019 season! Mark has a wealth of experience and knowledge operating out of Valdez, where he successfully ran his own charter business for over 10 years, until moving on to other adventures. Between his immense knowledge of fishing the Valdez area and the fact that he just couldn't stand life away from the water where he belongs in the summer, we very excited to have Mark on our team.
Many people familiar with the Valdez charter scene are familiar with Captain Wes Young and some of you had the pleasure of fishing with him last season on the Arctic Warrior. Captain Wes has is following his dreams of flying helicopters in Alaska and recently accepted a full-time position as a helicopter pilot with Vertical Solutions in Valdez. We are very excited for Wes and hopeful that we will see him around our business and filling in here and there, as his flight schedule allows.


February is the month of love and romance and ideally Paris is the first city that comes to mind. On February 21st our Paris retailer, Metal Flaque, will be hosting our first ever BERTA Paris event. The showcase event will kick off the weekend long trunk show at Metal Flaque and will have all future BERTA brides falling in love.
With partners for the event such as Jimmy Choo and Marie Elena Headpieces our BERTA brides will be able to see their complete look and create their vision into life. The showcase event is on February 21st starting at 7:00 PM and will present our entire new BERTA bridal couture collection – ATHENS.
For more information and to register for your appointment please contact Metal Flaque at +33 (0)1 40 15 60 84.
Cérémonie nuptiale à Paris du 21 au 24 février. BERTA a Metal Flaque Rejoignez-nous pour la toute première manifestation BERTA Trunk Show à Paris. Sur rendez-vous uniquement.
When is your next wedding dress showing? Do you ever show your dresses in America? Thank you you for your time!
Best of luck and congrats to your daughter!


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Stand up and say 'enough' to violence
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
On the International Day to End Violence against Women
Enough! That's what we say, today and every day, to all forms of violence against women and girls.
Enough to domestic violence. Enough to rape. Enough to harmful practices like female genital mutilation. And enough to impunity for one of the most flagrant and pervasive violations of human rights.
Women and girls have every right to live free from violence, everywhere. They have a right to peace in the home, in public and online.
Today, as we mark the International Day to End Violence against Women, it is a moment for everyone to pause and remember how far we have to go on this issue. A staggering one in three women and girls still experience violence at some point in their lives.
This year COVID-19 has fanned the flames. With women locked at home with abusers and household tensions high, calls for help skyrocketed. Many went unanswered because shelters and other services were shut down, but also because assistance is often still not enough, including in humanitarian crises.
We must do better. It is time to stand up and say enough to violence not just on one day, but 365 days a year. We must prevent violence. And until we end it, we must provide everything women and girls need to survive and recover, from physical and mental health care to legal aid and support for regaining livelihoods.
In over 130 countries, UNFPA teams are working tirelessly to help put a stop to violence against women and girls and to support those affected. Last year, UNFPA provided medical or psychosocial support services to more than 760,000 survivors of violence. In humanitarian settings in the first 10 months of 2020 alone, our prevention and response efforts have reached 2.8 million women and girls.
Yet and still, the international community needs to do more. COVID-19 reveals, painfully but instructively, all the ways we need to think and act differently. Saying enough to violence is at the top of the list. This starts with recognizing how pervasive violence is in all societies and disrupting the factors that feed it.
Enough to assumptions that violence is permissible or going away on its own. Enough to treating violence as anything less than a full-scale crisis that we must do everything in our power to stop.
Enough. One word to transform our world.
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Corredora (nàutica), aparell per mesurar la velocitat dels vaixells.
 Corredora (element mecànic), peça que es desplaça lliurement al llarg d'una guia.
 Corredora (màquina de vapor), tipus de vàlvula que fou molt usat en locomotores i màquines de vapor.
 Corredor (finances), professional que fa d'intermediari en operacions financeres.
 Persona que corre curses:
 Corredora de luge
 Corredora de tanques
 Corredora de muntanya
 Corredora de mitjana distància
 Corredora d'ultramaratons

Cronometria
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The plant of the tiny while flowers at the axils is a herb known as Andrographis paniculata. The Malays call it Hempedu Bumi (Bile of the Earth)/Pokok Cerita (Plant of Tales) while other locals call it the antibiotic plant. Hempedu Bumi is a medicinal plant that grows in India, China and South East Asia. The name in Malay means 'Bile of the earth'. It is very bitter and is nicknamed 'King of Bitters'.
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"E." been separated in a way that is unholy.
Ghost snap me into four pieces. Of what?
I used to be anything other than ordinary.
"M." groaning in a language the Indians once spoke.
Am falling through the trees in a backwards orientation.
From what I've seen before, you are the most spectacular spectacle.
Case study in bloody romantics from the southern tip of India.
My god, I'm bleeding and there is nothing I could ever want.


In order to create an effective website landing page it's important to understand exactly what a landing page is and it's purpose.
A website landing page is built with conversion in mind. More often than not the page itself will not appear in the usual navigation menu and can only be accessed via organic search for targeted keywords or a direct link shared on social media platforms.
Designed to encourage visitors to a website to click further into the site & explore the products or services your business has to offer.
Designed to capture data from a visitor by using a form of pop up to encourage visitors to exchange details in return for a virtual product such as an eBook, discount code or free gift.
This form should be in a prominent position on the landing page and encourage visitors to carry out one of the above.
Go with one CTA (call to action) per landing page as any more could potentially mean you confuse visitors and discourage them from going any further.
The form itself where data is collected should be simple easy to complete with a limited number of fields so essential date can be captured.
This in many cases may be the first time visitors have found your business so think carefully about the design & layout.
Keep the page in line with current brand colour pallets and logos.
An easy to read font will allow visitors to scan text, teamed with a clean layout and eye catching graphics or videos will entice your audience.
Within a few seconds a visitor to your website landing page will decide if they want to find out more or leave the website altogether.
Compose a headline that really captures their attention and excites them!
They already have an idea of what your business does from the keywords they've typed into the search engine so use titles to explain further whilst providing value to site visitors.
When it comes to content on your website landing page include a short paragraph outlining the product or service on offer.
In order to create an effective website landing page you should have a purpose which is clear for visitors landing on it – without this there's a risk visitors may be confused and put off from future interaction with your business.
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Any West Indian media personnel who wishes to apply for media accreditation for the West Indies tour of India in November and December is asked to complete the attached media accreditation application form and send the hard copy, by post or courier, to me at the WICB Office in Antigua.
The BCCI has asked that all West Indian media applications be routed through the WICB and will not accept any such applications directly. The BCCI will also only accept hard copies of the applications.
The BCCI's Media Accreditation Guidelines are also attached.


Built-in Microprocessor – Standard software included for programming a comprehensive set of patterns used in punching, nibbling, and notching operations.
Diagnostic System – Extensive diagnostic system indicates programming errors and pinpoints machine and control malfunctions.
Stripping Sensor – Automatically halts machine operation if tool does not strip.
Automatic Repositioning – Heavy duty work holders secure material during repositioning.
Hydraulic clutch and brake system (wet clutch).
Metric or inch dimensional programming.
Precision ground re-circulating ball leads screws for X and Y Axis.
Hardened and ground turret index pins and bushings.
Safety interlocks and overrun protectors with all step control prevent accidents.
Max Sheet Size 50" x 72"
Max Sheet Thickness 1/4" M.S.


Community organisations in Fraser will share in $27,564 through the Australian Government's 2013 Volunteer Grants program.
UN Women Australia for computer equipment and training courses.
"The Rudd Labor Government recognises the invaluable contribution volunteers make to Australian society," Dr Leigh said.
"They are the life-blood of our communities, but the increasing financial strains they are under makes it difficult for them to deliver the important services they provide to our community every day.
"Volunteers are our unsung heroes. They give up their free time, lend a helping hand and help build a stronger community.
"These grants will help community organisations to purchase much-needed equipment or as a contribution towards training courses, background checks and transport costs of volunteers with disability who are unable to drive," Senator Lundy said.
Through these grants, volunteers will be better equipped to assist those who are marginalised, disadvantaged or facing hardship remain connected to their community.
In Australia, more than six million people volunteer each year.


And so in the language of the day, the guns fell silent. The Armistice came into effect at 11.00 am on the 11th November 1918. The day was dull and the air was thick with fog but for the 2nd, 4th, 11th, 12th and 15th Battalion's of the Suffolk Regiment who were serving in France, this was the end of their fighting.
When the artillery stopped, men heard for the first time in years, the sound of birds singing along the front line and soon, cautiously, those Battalions that still occupied defensive positions, cautiously peered out into the fog to see if the armistice was real.
Though they did not know it, the Suffolk Regiment had played its part in defeating the most deadly superpower of its day. They had brought the military might of Imperial Germany to its knees and had forced its Kaiser to the conference table. Though the 'Tommy' at the front groused, his German counterpart was very close to starvation and his country no longer had the industry to support his efforts. An effective allied blockade saw sandbags made of curtains, equipment made from cardboard, and clothes of woven paper. They knew they could not go on much longer and peace was now called for by both soldier and civilian in Germany. They had supported his war in 1914, but now, close to starvation, they turned upon their leader in revolution. The Kaiser in defeat, fled into exile in Holland.
From a Regiment that had evolved to increase its strength ten-fold and expand from 6 Battalions to 24, they had had achieved greatness and had written another epic chapter in the history of the 'Old Dozen'. Soon, the Regiment would add 'Le Cateau' 'Neuve Chapelle' 'Ypres 1915 '17 '18' 'Somme 1916 '18' 'Cambrai 1917 '18' 'Hindenburg Line' 'Macedonia 1915-18' 'Landing at Suvla' 'Gaza' and 'Arras 1917 '18' to the ancient Battle Honours of 'Dettingen' 'Minden' 'Seringapatam' 'India' 'South Africa 1851-2-3' 'New Zealand' 'Afghanistan' and 'South Africa 1899-1902'.


My trip to get Jerry is nearing it's end. I have spent two and a half weeks in New Mexico, where I was born and raised. The focus of this trip was to bond and love Jerry while we prepare to bring him home to Hawaii. Home. It is funny how that word has evolved as I have grown into adulthood. Until the end of college, home was at my parent's house in Artesia, New Mexico. As I wrote in an early post, Artesia will always represent a portion of the word home for me. But for a journeyman like me, home continues to evolve. I am a firm believer of taking every chance life gives you and that belief has taken me across the country and now an ocean. Home evolved from childhood memories and comforts to tiny apartments tucked away in New York City. Home becomes lifelong friends I have met along my journey who all represent and hold different memories and pieces of my heart. Home is the first house Derrick and I lived into together. Home is Dillon, Jerry and the love I have for them and their siblings. Home is now on old Hawaiian style home in Manoa Valley. My journeys have taken me everywhere, but I will forever be grateful that Jerry's journey led me back to my New Mexico home.
The trip was just what I needed. Rarely in my fast-faced, hustle and bustle life do I get an extended period to decompress and reflect on the journey I have led in my life thus far. I arrived in New Mexico two and half weeks ago pretty manic and wound up. I could physically feel it in my body and my mind refused to relax. The comfort of my parents and the comfort of New Mexico are just what I needed. I needed the chance to reflect on the journey that led our family to Jerry. As the weeks passed, I could feel my body and mind relax which allowed me to bond with Jerry while beaming with pride and gratitude for my husband and son back home. I am very proud of Dillon, Derrick, and myself. We are all journeymen and all our journeys have led us into our new home, The Lee Home. The Lee Home is filled with love, passion, dedication, and laughter. I cannot wait to get Jerry there this weekend.
But for the first time in a long time, as the plane circles the Sandias and heads West, I will miss New Mexico while appreciating the comfort it provided me during this powerful trip.
New Mexico will always be my "true" home.


The arts education of generalist teachers in pre-school and primary schools seems to be a matter of great importance, because it is they who mainly practice arts education in school with children up to the age of 12. The purpose of this study is to describe and evaluate the arts education offered to pre-service pre-school and primary school teachers in the departments of education of all universities in Greece. The data were collected from two sources. First, data on the characteristics of the arts courses examined were collected from university documents on the syllabus of every department in the study. Second, a questionnaire was used to collect data on what the students at the examined departments believed about the arts education they were getting. The study showed that the arts education offered in Greek departments of education has developed in a peculiar manner and has problematic aspects. Even today, it is lacking in quantity, of a lower standard than other courses, and with an orientation that either is more mechanical or more theoretical than it should be. Both the analysis of the documents and of the students' views highlight changes that seem to be necessary to qualitatively and quantitatively improve the arts education and training provided in the departments examined.


My famous Instagram personality/healthy living influencer/TV host friend Soo Yin extended an invite to a food tasting at Samplings on the Fourteen. This restaurant is a mere 4 monorail stops away from my office so I dropped by after work to check out their MIGF menu. MIGF is the Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival. The festival was a huge deal in 2003 when I was a fresh grad working in KL. I would check out the participating restaurants with my meager salary at the time and most of the offerings were good. However, the inclusion criteria seem to have changed – there's a few additions I wouldn't think of as fine dining and the same few faces from Genting has an oversized presence.
That doesn't mean they're all duds though. The well regarded nadodi is one of the restaurants in MIGF 2018. I've also been hearing tons of positive things about the progressive gen in Penang. I haven't dined at either, my experience tend to lean towards the Michelin Guide. I admit, I'm a Michelin star chaser and I've dined at world class Michelin starred restaurants in Paris, Hokkaido and more recently, Bangkok. I really enjoyed the dinner I had in The Lab at Gaggan two weeks ago. That said, there are very few places in Malaysia which I would consider world class restaurants.
This is the Light Macanese Cuisine Menu (RM 178 nett) offered by Samplings on the Fourteen. The Full Macanese Cuisine Menu is the same thing but with two glasses of wine pairing at RM 208 nett.
The appetizer was Portuguese Squid Salad, which was a cold dish of squid with a few brushed sauces. I detected a rather fishy smell emanating from the cephalopod and the sauces were not very intense. I didn't think they added much to the dish. It's not my favorite thing.
The soup course which featured Potato Kale Soup was better. It's rich and has bits of crunchy elements and something which tastes like pork (though I'm told this is a pork free restaurant so it's probably turkey ham). Decent.
The entrée of Macau Garlic Prawn was my favorite dish of the night. The prawns were cooked well and the garlic chips were excellent. I also liked the mash/puree served on the side – the flavors go swimmingly with the garlicky prawns. Good stuff.
We were given a choice of two mains and I got to sample both of them since myself and Soo Yin ordered a different one each. I went for the Grilled Fillet of Marble 7 Wagyu Tenderloin. Unfortunately, the waiter who took my order did not ask me my preferred doneness so it came out medium. I usually go for blue or rare. I honestly wouldn't have rated this as an M7 wagyu. To be fair, this is probably Australian wagyu, not the excellent marbled breeds from Japan (a steak of this size would cost much more than the price of dinner alone). However, this dish came across as one dimensional and flat due to the minimalist seasoning. This can only be pulled off if the meat is of exceptional quality and it's not. I was hoping the pink lotus root would have been pickled more – adding an acidic touch to this dish would have saved it. I have had two excellent steaks in the past fortnight, once at Gaggan and another time at Upstairs at Mikkeler. But lest you think I'm a food snob (that's totally not me if you have me on Facebook), I honestly think a dedicated local steakhouse like TTDI Meat Point would be a better bet if you like steak. Their chimichurri sauce is excellent.
The other main was Confit of Soon Hock. I like this one better. The fish was cooked decently and flakes off well. I thought the portion was a little too small to be a main but maybe that's an internal food cost calculation thing. I would go for this over the beef. The addition of potato balls (?) was a bit curious though. I did not think it added to the dish and the texture doesn't go very well since both are soft.
Dessert was Serradura/Macarons. This was spelled as macaroons in the menu and all MIGF literature. That annoys me more than it should. They're two different things. Macarons (the French meringue confectionary) should be spelled with a single o. I know some inclusive, vegan, body positive liberals have started saying both spellings are correct if you prefix it with "French" e.g. French macaroon but since there's already a coconut biscuit called macaroon and the French spell it macaron, why would you invite confusion?
Mini rant aside though, the serradura was excellent. I had to convince Soo Yin to eat it coz it was so good. I love the malty biscuit dust – it reminds me of all the Marie biscuits I ate as a kid and goes very well with the whipped cream. Asians love textural play in their food and this checks all the boxes. Bonus points for also not being too sweet. However, the macarons that came with this dish was overly sweet.
It's been a very long time since I've been to a food review. I did enjoy talking to my fellow bloggers during the night. I had fun. The food wasn't the best, if I were to be honest, but there were some highlights in the menu – the excellent shrimp entrée and the serradura were my favorites.


The Department of Homeland Security is actively monitoring and participating in the investigations of the explosions in New York and New Jersey yesterday.
As I do annually for this event, in preparation for the United Nations General Assembly in New York City this week, in June I designated the event a "National Special Security Event." This means that thousands of DHS personnel, led by the Secret Service, are deployed to New York City for the security of UNGA.
DHS will provide this security for UNGA in partnership with the New York City Police Department, the Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security, and multiple other federal, state, and local agencies. Any area in New York City associated with UNGA will therefore be subject to an extraordinarily high level of surveillance and security.
I echo New York City officials in reminding the public in the New York City area that If You See Something, Say Something™, and contact the New York City tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Nationwide, as always, the public is encouraged to report suspicious activity and to contact your local law enforcement agency. And, if there is an emergency, call 911.


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After landing on the Gold Coast yesterday ahead of the Commonwealth Games and settling into village life the Australian Women's Beach Volleyball team were up early today for their first training run on the impressive purpose built stadium at Coolangatta.
Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar were full of praise for the arena they are about to play on and do Australia proud.
"It's absolutely beautiful. I think it captures what's really great about the Gold Coast, the waves in the background, the apartments overlooking the stadium with all the Aussie flags on the balconies, it's really special." said Clancy.
The Aussie pair know the weight of a nation will be on them as the sport of beach volleyball makes it long awaited debut at the Commonwealth Games and there could be no more fitting place than the Gold Coast.
"I can imagine the finals with the 4000 seats in the stadium full and you look up there will be people in the apartments all watching, it will be pretty awesome."
"These are the moments you dream of, you start getting butterflies, the hairs on your skin stand up, your tummy starts churning so yeah it's very special. said Clancy.
The Aussies big challengers for a medal are expected to be Canada as well as traditional rivals New Zealand and England. Vanuatu are also highly fancied as they try to win a first ever Commonwealth Games medal for their country in any sport.
Cyprus will be Australia's first match up on Friday and little is known about what to expect.
"It's an unknown for us but I think its perfect for our first hit out, we are just excited to get out there. Mariafe and I, no matter what tournament we are in, just take it game by game, always looking to improve and put our game style out there, so we are just excited." added Clancy.
The Australian pair have had an incredible run of success since forming in just October last year for the Asian and World tour but they believe they are still on the up.
"Definitely! Even though we are still fairly new, we've got more training, we've learnt even more about each other about where we can take our game. We've had a good preparation so we are just looking to keep the ball rolling." Said Clancy.
The pairs relationship off the court has been a big factor in their seemingly instant success and the electric combination they have formed on the court.
"We share a lot of mutual values off the court, we both have very relaxed feel and we are both very confident with our game style and its all that coming together that creates some pretty exciting moments on the court."
Click here to hear an interview straight after training with Taliqua Clancy.
Beach Volleyball tickets are the most sort after at these Games with all sessions selling out some time ago.
Contact Volleyball Australia to check ticket availability, VolleyBar details and accommodation at the beach.
Email: verity.hanka@avf.org.au


The Last Leaf Gardener: Saturday's Surprise!
Earlier today, here on Blogger, I published an entry re my Internet angst.
A couple of hours ago, I received a Facebook notification which was a nice surprise and made me realize that one of the reasons I'm grateful to have my Internet back up is to be able to receive good news!
The notification informed me that Susan McConnell, the sister in law of my dearly departed friend, Ellen McConnell Blakeman, had posted photos.
Two of Susan's images can be seen in the image atop this entry. They are of of her mother-in-law, Bonnie McConnell (who is the mother of Ellen). Mrs. McConnell is seemingly enjoying her copy of volume two in my Words In Our Beak book series.
Volume Two is dedicated to Ellen and I'm thrilled if it brings joy to Mrs. McConnell, who must miss her wonderful daughter.


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HIV/AIDS — The Facts and The Fiction
HIV/AIDS in South Africa — The Facts and The Fiction
Understanding and Preventing AIDS
Qué es el SIDA y cómo prevenirlo
Blog: Dispelling Misconceptions
How Laboratory Contamination Spawned the Theory that HIV came from African Monkeys
The Implications of Bad HIV/AIDS Science in Africa
Interview by Robena Haigh
Interview by Ric Cone
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The Myth of a General AIDS Pandemic – James Chin, MD, MPH
Published February 22, 2017 | By Chris Jennings
James Chin, MD, MPH was the former Chief of the Surveillance, Forecasting, and Impact Assessment Unit for the Global Programme on AIDS (GPA) at the World Health Organization (WHO) between 1987 and 1992. From hearsay, I understand that Dr. Chin quit WHO in protest over WHO's consistent use and distribution of the highest computer estimates for global HIV/AIDS statistics.
Nevertheless, he did not leave quietly, and trumpeted his views in the booklet The Myth of a General AIDS Pandemic: How billions are wasted on unnecessary AIDS prevention programmes. The title of this document is forthright, and it contains strong words inside as well: Continue reading →
HIV Incubation Period is 10-Years – NOT
Contrary to popular belief, the HIV incubation period does not have a 10-year average. On the lower end, the HIV incubation period is 8 to 24 months, according to research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
HIV / AIDS Statistics in South Africa: and the Possible Implications for the Treatment and Diagnostic Industries (Part 2)
Published February 8, 2017 | By Chris Jennings
[Continued from HIV / AIDS Statistics in South Africa: and the Possible Implications for the Treatment and Diagnostic Industries (Part 1)]
As described in Part I of this article, few people realize that the familiar HIV/ AIDS global statistics are actually estimates. For example, UNAIDS estimated that the Republic of South Africa had 140,000 HIV / AIDS deaths in 1997 [1]. However, after tabulating all death certificates for 1997, the Republic of South Africa attributed only 6,635 deaths to HIV / AIDS [2].
The situation with the African HIV / AIDS epidemic is analogous to that of the global finance crisis. Thousands of diligent people are investing money, effort, heart and soul into a false conceptual paradigm, while a small number of people aware of the situation are unconscionably reaping financial and professional rewards. Relative to HIV / AIDS, the false operative paradigm is that HIV / AIDS is devastatingly epidemic in Africa.
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What you can expect from this year's Williamson Outlook
This event marks the fourth year of Outlook Williamson, an economic summit that evaluates and researches the economic vitality of the county.
What you can expect from this year's Williamson Outlook This event marks the fourth year of Outlook Williamson, an economic summit that evaluates and researches the economic vitality of the county. Check out this story on Tennessean.com: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2018/04/06/what-you-can-expect-years-williamson-outlook/477896002/
Emily R. West, USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee Published 8:00 a.m. CT April 6, 2018
Commercial? Residential? Both? Here are some key developments to keep an eye on in Williamson County. Elaina Sauber
Williamson, Inc. CEO Matt Largen speaks at the 2015 Outlook Williamson, an economic forum. File / The Tennessean Williamson, Inc. CEO Matt Largen speaks at the 2015 Outlook Williamson, an economic forum.(Photo: Jill Cowan / The Tennessean)Buy Photo
Williamson Inc. CEO Matt Largen said he expects robust and engaging discussion for business leaders at this week's Outlook Williamson.
This event marks the fourth year of Outlook Williamson, an economic summit that evaluates and researches the economic vitality of the county. Hundreds of business leaders and owners attend the half-day event function each year.
Largen and economic experts will discuss the annual trends report that provides economic and census data about the county and its six municipalities. Participants will take home the 2018 edition, which includes emerging growth trends projected for the county for the next two decades.
"I think you'll get a chance as attendee to understand what's happening across the state and country," Largen said. "You'll also see where Williamson ranks. I think that content is always the most interesting part."
The event will include three sessions with a wide range of panelists. Each session is 45 minutes with an intermission in between speakers.
After attendees explore and learn new data, Largen said the transition of the event into a new luncheon is Outlook Williamson's newest feature. The chamber will host a Business in Health Care luncheon, where industry leaders will discuss major trends shaping this sector of the county's economy.
What's in the sessions
The first session focuses on Why Williamson, examining the benefits of doing business in Williamson County. Panelists will discuss where the county stands in the current business landscape and focus on the site selection process.
Following the opening session, leaders will delve into a debrief of the chamber's visit to Denver in 2017. The purpose of the trip was evaluate the community and discover how leaders in Colorado deal with education, transportation and economic development.
The final session will welcome a panel of real estate experts discussing the latest office and mixed-use projects coming online in Williamson County.
At the conclusion of the event, attendants will have the option to attend the new Business in Healthcare luncheon. The luncheon will start at 11:30 a.m.
Outlook Williamson 2018 is a half-day economic summit featuring a deep dive into the Williamson County economy and forecasting trends for the region. This signature event will have more than 360 business and community leaders from around the region.
When: Wednesday, April 11 from 7:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: The Factory at Franklin
Ticket prices: Business Partners - $85
Guest - $100
Table Sponsor - $1,500
Tickets can be purchased online until Monday, April 9, or day of at the event.
Reach Emily West at erwest@tennessean.com; at 615-613-1380; or on Twitter at @emwest22.
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Penhold News
Springbrook set to build new skatepark
Red Deer County steps up to the plate with additional funding
Jul 18, 2020 6:00 AM By: Johnnie Bachusky
Final necessary funding has been secured for the Springbrook Community Skate Park Project. Construction is expected to begin later this summer. Artist rendering courtesy of Red Deer County
SPRINGBROOK — Kids in the hamlet can now cast big smiles.
Soon, they will no longer have to travel 16 kilometres south to Innisfail or eight kilometres north to Red Deer for a day of skateboarding.
Thanks to Red Deer County, Springbrook's longstanding skatepark project was saved in the nick of time and local kids will soon get their very own skateboarding facility.
"With a struggling economy and then COVID, if it didn't get done now it probably would not have gotten done, and the community would have been out of a great amenity," said Adrian Pidhirney, a director with the Springbrook skatepark committee.
"It was kind of a last minute effort and the county stepped up and said, 'This is something we really need for this community'."
The rural municipality recently approved $179,550 in funding to cover the remaining monies needed to complete the Springbrook Community Skate Park Project.
The Springbrook skatepark committee urgently needed the funding to begin construction as a summer deadline was looming to utilize an approved Community Facility Enhancement Program provincial grant of $125,000.
Without that funding to move the project forward, the government grant would have been lost, leaving the community of 1,500 with little or no hope of ever seeing the skatepark built.
Over the past seven years the county contributed land for the project, along with covering design fee costs and also an initial $250,000 above the recent $179,550.
"I look at our funding into skateboard parks as an investment into our future. I think activities that are positive for our youth are important for them to go into the future," said Mayor Jim Wood.
"I think activities that are positive for our youth are important for them to go into the futrure."
Construction on the new 7,500 square foot facility, which will done by New Line Skateparks - the same builders as the Innisfail project – is expected to begin this summer and possibly finish in the fall, although completion could be carried over to next year. The total cost has been budgeted for just over $652,000.
"The hamlet of Springbrook, Gasoline Alley and the surrounding areas have a young and growing population base," noted Jo-Ann Symington, the county's community services manager in a news release.
She noted the project would serve more than 400 local youth and families, as well as surrounding rural communities.
The new skatepark will have a minimum lifespan of 25 years, with the potential of up to 35 years, making the project a long-term commitment to the community, she said.
"It was a lot of hard work, a lot of meetings with councillors trying to explain that the community out here has really nothing," said Pidhirney, emphasizing the importance of the project for local kids.
"During COVID when all the kids have been home it really showed. The teenagers were basically wandering the streets because while there are a few playgrounds there is nothing for kids to do.
"The kids do nothing but talk about the skatepark in Innisfail. There are carloads that go there on a daily basis. The skatepark committee and the county really worked together to address that because it is a growing need in the community."
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I was nominated for the Out of This World Blogger Award by Teagan @ Fiction No Chaser. This was created by Kaleena @ Reader Voracious Blog. Thank you, Teagan for nominating me!
People. I find inspiration in all those around me, each and every person in my life inspire me in different ways. My daughter inspires me to try new things that and to do things that I enjoy. The best way to show her to push her limits is to do that myself.
Honestly when people comment, even just to say hey that book looks good.
Wow, this is a hard one. When I am reading a book I may insert myself in the story but not as one of the characters in the book.
Start a conversation. Don't be afraid. As long as you are enjoying what you are writing that is all that matters.
I hate to cook. It just really stresses me out.
I am so glad someone agrees usually I get funny looks when I say that.
What a lovely idea for a tag! I haven't seen this one before either 🙂 Congratulations!
You have been tagged 🙂 feel free to do it.
I love and hate cooking… it is stressful, but I love to eat… but it takes so much time. Well deserved reward and I enjoyed reading your answers!


Applications for the Peace Revolution European Fellowship are open now! The fellowship will take place from 30th August to 5th September in Lede, Belgium. The event will bring together 40 young people from all over Europe, who are interested in learning and exploring self-development as a primary means to create real world change. The week-long (including arrival and departure) retreat aims to promote a culture of peace, to bring forward aspects of peace education and youth empowerment, and to teach how to implement the practice of mindfulness on a day to day basis through the primary means of meditation and self-development. Fellowship objectives •	To promote tools of non-violent communication and peace-building that can be applied to all cultures, religions and professions. •	To explore meditation as a practice which can develop tools to deal with challenges within peace-building and youth work. •	To explore the idea that self-development is a core foundation of world change and helping others. •	To understand that cultivating inner qualities can be the foundation of creating compassion in society which leads to more benevolence and understanding within conflict situations. •	To learn practical methods of stress management and ways to increase emotional intelligence. •	To practice mindfulness during yoga and other group activities. •	To build on participants' progress after having participated in the online self-development program. •	To empower youth workers and to offer the space for them to create ideas to implement activities and events in their own communities.
Eligibility •	Preferably young adults between the ages of 18-30. More mature participants are welcome as well. •	Must be from European Member states (EFTA COUNTRIES/ EEA MEMBER STATES, EU MEMBER STATES PRE-ACCESSION COUNTRIES) or hold a Schengen visa. We cannot provide any visa related documents. •	Candidates should be fully self-supportive for the transportation to the retreat site. •	Must have completed 21 days of the online self-development program. Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program. •	Candidates should have good proficiency in written and spoken English language. •	Candidates should be optimistic, be open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace.


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The Real Fireworks Are Up There
Are we afraid of enlightenment?
Photo by Klemen Vrankar.
Last New Year's Eve (NYE), I heard the fireworks rather than watched them. I had already tucked myself in for the night but had not yet fallen asleep when the crackling sounds made their way into my hiding place.
I live in a city which in 2014 broke the Guinness World Record for the largest ever fireworks display, and where fireworks are a weekend occurance at a local entertainment destination which is open six months a year. This NYE, we have been promised another show of explosives. Yes, the chemicals used in most fireworks are the same ones found in explosives, and gunpowder is the component which makes fireworks "go boom."
Gunpowder was incidentally invented in China and is hailed as one of its Four Great Inventions. In China, setting off firecrackers and fireworks during the Chinese New Year period is an important custom, reportedly because in traditional Chinese culture, firecrackers were originally used to scare away evil spirits. Is Covid-19 then a consequence of the Chinese not exploding away enough firecrackers before the start of this year?
Is Covid-19 then a consequence of the Chinese not exploding away enough firecrackers before the start of this year?
"We want to send a message of hope, happiness and positivity into the world because that is the spirit of Dubai," said Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar, the company behind Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure and building in the world, referring to their NYE plans. Earlier this summer, a Covid-19 stricken world watched the nuclear explosion reminiscent cloud of smoke bellowing from the city of Beirut's port, and the source was dozens of bags of fireworks. So what is it about explosives that can inspire "hope, happiness and positivity"?
It could be the millions in tourism revenue. Last year, despite the raging bush fires, Sydney, one of the first cities in the world, time-zone-wise, to welcome the New Year, went ahead with their globally renowned Harbour Bridge fireworks display in spite of protests and a petition titled "Say NO to FIREWORKS NYE 2019," which maintained that fireworks sent the wrong message and "may traumatize some people" who are dealing with "enough smoke in the air." Australia had been experiencing hotter and longer summers, with unusually prolonged and intense bushfires which burned nearly 12 million hectares and killed 33 people and an estimated 1 billion animals that season.
In the United States (US), where fireworks have illuminated cityscapes during the Fourth of July celebrations for 223 years, fire bans have been put in place in drought-stricken regions. Having cancelled its fireworks display, to mark its Fourth of July celebrations in 2018, the city of Aspen in Colorado staged a 50-drone computerized light display for the first time. The inpiration for the flame-free display came from the winter Olympics held in South Korea, and was prompted in part by the adverse weather conditions associated with climate change.
Earlier this summer, however, a Covid-19 stricken world watched the nuclear explosion reminiscent cloud of smoke bellowing from the city of Beirut's port, and the source? Dozens of bags of fireworks. So what is it about explosives that can inspire "hope, happiness and positivity"?
Restrictions have similarly been placed on the sale and use of fireworks in India, where airborne particles from the fireworks used to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, have been found to deplete lung defences far more than pollution from traffic sources. The festival's fireworks were also reported to cause pollution that is "far worse than Beijing on a bad day" and particle pollution in the air has been found to eventually deposit on the ground and get washed into lakes and rivers.
Photo by Thomas Drouault.
Cities around the world have cancelled firework celebrations this year, citing public health and safety concerns, and explaining that they would simply not be able to enforce Covid-19 related physical distancing otherwise. Babies, pets, birds and those of us suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder will finally not have to put up with … pyrotechnics.
A couple of months ago I was having a conversation with with a friend when the subject of the sky came up. I was explaining how when I was growing up I never really got to look at the sky very much, and that it took my moving out of the city (and the country), for me to be able to notice the clouds in the sky. It was also a change for me to live in a suburban town where street lights were non-existent. On moving back to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), I could not help but be dazzled by the lights which welcomed me back, but now my friend and I marveled at the possiblity of having to experience the night sky without all the artificial lights.
Could it be that we too have become confused into seeking out light sources which can kill us?
Research published recently in the journal "Lighting Research & Technology," identifies artificial light from advertisements, floodlights, lit buildings, facade lighting, parking lots and sports stadia as a source of light pollution, which can affect our health and sleep, and can disrupt the light-dark cycle that migrating birds, insects and other animals are tuned into. Artificial lights confuse insects and lure them to death. Could it be that we too have become confused into seeking out light sources which can kill us?
I believe that our fascination with fireworks and artificial lights exists because drawing attention to what we are capable of producing is one of the ways we can proclaim our existence and our might. Light is also synonymous with guidance and is used to commemorate many national and religious occasions. However, it is important for us to realize that our innate desire for guidance has allowed us to seek comfort in polluting artificial lights, and potentially harmful candles and fireworks. What we might be missing out on is the opportunity to feel vulnerable, to develop our night vision, to self reflect, and to feel the connection we have with the universe through the unadulterated night sky.
What we might be missing out on is the opportunity to feel vulnerable, to develop our night vision, to self reflect, and to feel the connection we have with the universe through the unadulterated night sky.
In March 2019, at an entrepreneurship conference in which Alabbar was a speaker, I had stood myself up from among the audience and voiced a question to him which was unlike the other questions being asked; I was not seeking his expertise. I asked him what Emaar was doing to address its environmental impact and complained that some of the company's employees were not taking our efforts to meet and look into what can be done seriously.
The employees I was referring to at the time are no longer with the company, and I hope that next NYE I will not have to hide.
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PRIDE is the FNR's main programme for funding doctoral research in Luxembourg. It aims to support the development of critical mass in key research areas, by attracting excellent PhD candidates to Luxembourg and offering them high quality research training. Under this programme, a block of PhD grants is awarded to a consortium of excellent researchers united around a coherent research and training programme. PRIDE is open to all domains of research and technological development.
In the 2015 PRIDE call, 135 PhD positions were awarded in blocks to 11 successful Doctoral Training Units (DTUs). These 135 PhD positions were complemented by 20 PhD and 2 institutionally funded Postdoc positions.
In 2017 PRIDE call, 75 PhD positions were awarded in blocks to 6 successful DTUs. These 75 PhD positions are complemented by 15 PhD and 3 institutionally funded Postdoc positions.
Compared to the AFR individual grant scheme for PhDs, PRIDE provides greater advantage to institutions and PhD candidates, as institutions are able to immediately offer a full PhD grant to promising candidates, without having to undergo a separate application and selection procedure at the FNR.
The duration of a PRIDE project is up to 6.5 years.
A specified number of PhD grants (each grant comprising the equivalent of a 4-year PhD employment contract + a training & mobility allowance of 6.500 EUR).
A lump sum of 10.000 EUR per PhD grant paid to the DTU in order to pay for training and other DTU direct costs.
Prospective PhD candidates apply directly to the successful DTUs for a PhD position.
Both the "Commitment of participation" and the "PRIDE Full proposal" must be submitted by the DTU coordinator through the FNR Online Grant Management System.


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31 Days To Go! St Helens 2023 Season Player Previews: Daniel Moss
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Last Time Around – Leeds Rhinos
2017 Season, Last Time Around 2017 Season
Unbelievably, this will be Saints first fixture against Leeds for nearly 10 months, with Leeds last visit to Saints taking place on 22nd April 2016 in Round 11. Leeds arrived at Langtree Park on the back of an awful start to the season, which had seen them only pick up three victories in their opening ten fixtures – though one of those had come against Saints in the reverse fixture earlier in the season at Headingley, to give the Rhinos hope of completing a double over the Saints.
Saints meanwhile, were coming off the back of three successive home defeats against Wigan, Hull and Catalans respectively, with Kieron Cunningham coming under heavy pressure from the Saints faithful to reverse the poor run of results.
After nearly 12 months on the sidelines due to injury, Jonny Lomax returned to the side and it was a dream comeback for the fullback as it took only 4 minutes for him to cross the try line, with a 40 yard dash to the line that included a sublime dummy – a try that will live long in the memory for the fans there to witness it. Joe Greenwood went on to add a second try minutes later to leave Leeds on the backfoot, with fans being forgiven for believing at this point the game would be a one sided try scoring procession.
It wasn't to be however, as Leeds exposed Saints early season defensive frailties with free flowing tries from Golding, Burrow and Keinhorst to give the Rhinos the lead, before Lomax added a second effort to ensure a breath taking first half would end 16-16.
In the second half, it was Saints who hit the front first, as Amor put in a booming tackle on Zak Hardaker which saw the reigning Man of Steel spill the ball on his own line for Amor to thankfully touchdown. It was more of the same from then on, as both sides traded blows. Ash Handley went over for the Rhinos, before Joe Greenwood added his second of the game.
Theo Fages then came of age to score two awesome tries – first scampering to the line to give Saints a ten point advantage, before Mullally went over again to put the game in doubt, but it was Fages second that was undoubtedly the try of the game, with Eddie Hemmings describing it as 'Harlem Globetrotters' style rugby!
Leading 38-28, Walsh then attempted to add a drop goal which unfortunately hit the post, with Fages unlucky not to grab his hat trick as he attempted to touch down the rebound. It was to be a nailbiting last few minutes for Saints, as Keinhorst crossed for another out wide to reduce the deficit to four points with five minutes remaining.
With the seconds counting down and Leeds sensing victory, the Rhinos kicked for the corner in the direction of Golding, but luckily for Saints Mark Percival was there to pluck the ball out of the air and give Saints a heart stopping 38-34 victory!
Want to see what was made of the result at the time? Go back into the Redvee Archive and have a read of Ste Orford's 5 Talking Points From Saints' 38-34 Win Over Leeds Rhinos.
This Thursday Saints will open up the 2017 Season, and whilst we hope the entertainment and result is the same – we hope the method of victory is a little more clear cut!
One thing is certain though – our fortunes this season will be based on a solid foundation of good home form, and its important we turn the Stadium into a fortress. The fans have a huge part to play in that, so it's important we get there in numbers and back the team. Things won't always go our way, but that's the nature of competitive sport. Getting the win is the most important thing and we can all do our part!
If you haven't bought already, make sure you do – tickets are available from Saints Online Ticketing.
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The Sand Dollar unit at MI Happy Place Island Resort is a fantastic two bedroom, one bath unit that sleeps six. The updated Sand Dollar features comfortable beds, luxurious linens and an Island style relaxing decor throughout! With a queen, two twins, and a sleeper sofa with upgraded mattress, a great night's sleep after days of sun, sand, and fun are a foregone conclusion.
This Anna Maria Island locale is perfectly located directly across from the Manatee Public Beach. The MI Happy Place Island Resort (formerly Garden Villas) features new ownership and management with exciting amenities and upgrades that combine to make a beautiful, convenient, and relaxing location even better!
MI Happy Place Island Resort includes a fabulous full size heated pool with a spacious 30 x 40 foot pool deck and a covered grilling area with a gas grill. It's a perfect spot to gather in the evenings after a lazy day at the beach. Every unit offers a variety of beach amenities as well - chairs, wagon, umbrella, and more.
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Le , le président de la république du Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta a reçu la démission de son premier ministre Oumar Tatam Ly (en poste depuis ). Il a nommé pour le remplacer Moussa Mara, par le décret n°2014-0249/p-RM.

Composition du gouvernement du 11 avril 2014 Décret N°2014-0250/p-RM du 11 avril 2014

 Ministre de la Justice, Garde des sceaux : Mohamed Aly Bathily
 Ministre de la Défense et des Anciens combattants : Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga
 Ministre de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité : Général Sada Samaké
 Ministre de l'Économie et des Finances : Madame Bouaré Fily Sissoko
 Ministre de la Réconciliation nationale : Zahabi Ould Sidi Mohamed
 Ministre des Affaires étrangères, de l'Intégration africaine et de la Coopération internationale : Abdoulaye Diop
 Ministre du développement rural : Dr Bocary Téréta
 Ministre de la Solidarité, de l'Action humanitaire et de la Reconstruction du Nord : Hamadou Konaté
 Ministre de l'Équipement, des Transports et du Désenclavement : Colonel Abdoulaye Koumaré
 Ministre de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la recherche scientifique : Me Mountaga Tall
 Ministre de la Planification, de l'Aménagement du territoire et de la Population : Cheickna Seydi Ahamady Diawara
 Ministre des Domaines de l'Etat, des Affaires foncières et du Patrimoine : Tiéman Hubert Coulibaly
 Ministre du Travail, de la Fonction publique et des Relations avec les Institutions : Bocar Moussa Diarra
 Ministre du Commerce : Abdel Karim Konaté
 Ministre de l'Environnement, de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement : Abdoulaye Idrissa Maïga
 Ministre de la Décentralisation et de la Ville : Ousmane Sy
 Ministre de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitat : Mahamadou Diarra
 Ministre de la Santé et de l'Hygiène publique : Ousmane Koné
 Ministre de l'Éducation nationale : Madame Togola Marie Jacqueline Nana
 Ministre de l'Économie numérique, de l'Information et de la Communication : Mahamadou Camara
 Ministre de l'énergie : Mamadou Frankaly Keïta
 Ministre des mines : Dr Boubou Cissé
 Ministre de l'Industrie et de la Promotion des investissements : Moustapha Ben Barka
 Ministre de l'Emploi et de la Formation professionnelle, Porte-parole du gouvernement : Mahamane Baby
 Ministre de la Femme de l'Enfant et de la Famille : Madame Sangaré Oumou Ba
 Ministre des Maliens de l'extérieur : Dr Abdrahamane Sylla
 Ministre de la Jeunesse et de la Construction Citoyenne : Me Mamadou Gaoussou Diarra
 Ministre des Sports : Housseini Amion Guindo
 Ministre de l'Artisanat et du Tourisme : Madame Berthé Aïssata Bengaly
 Ministre de la Culture : Madame N'Diaye Ramatoulaye Diallo
 Ministre des Affaires religieuses et du Culte : Thierno Amadou Omar Hass Diallo

Notes et références

Mara, Moussa
2014 au Mali
Avril 2014


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Stress-free training may enhance surgical skill: Study
Washington: Researchers now suggest that the best way to train surgeons is to remove the stress of residency programmes and make surgery a hobby.
The results of the study, conducted by the University of Houston and Methodist Hospital researchers, were reported in Scientific Reports.
According to researchers, under relaxed conditions outside a formal educational setting, 15 first-year medical students, who aspired one day to become surgeons, mastered microsurgical suturing and cutting skills in as little as five hour-long sessions.
Speaking about it, lead author Ioannis Pavlidis, said, "It appears that by removing external stress factors associated with the notoriously competitive and harsh lifestyle of surgery residencies, stress levels during inanimate surgical training plummet.
He added that in five short sessions the students, approaching surgery for fun or as a hobby, had remarkable progress achieving dexterity levels similar to seasoned surgeons, at least in these drills.
His partners on the project, Anthony Echo and Dmitry Zavlin, surgeons at Houston Methodist Institute for Reconstructive Surgery, gave brief instructions to the students at the beginning of the programme.
Once the students began cutting and suturing at their mobile microsurgical simulators, Pavlidis and team tracked their stress levels by measuring sweat responses near the nose via thermal imaging. The students' performance in the surgical drills was scored by two experts, based on video recordings.
Previously, Pavlidis and Methodist Hospital researchers had found that surgical residents exhibited high stress levels during their formal training in surgical simulators.
In the present follow-up work, Pavlidis, Echo and Zavlin chose trainees outside the surgical establishment, without pressures and stakes, to examine what happens when environmental stress is neutralised and only stress associated with the challenging nature of the surgical drills is present.
In the study, where young surgery enthusiasts took up surgical training without the impact of environmental anxiety, skills were quickly acquired. Then once a skill like suturing is acquired, it won't be forgotten, much like riding a bike.
Speaking about it, Echo said, "If you acquire a dexterous skill when you are not super stressed, you will acquire it better and faster, because `fight or flight' responses are not there to mess things up."
Source: ANI
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Charles Edward Fulkerson
November 13, 1953 — January 31, 2022
Charles Edward Fulkerson, 68, of Owensboro, was called home to the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2022, while his loving wife was by his side. Charlie fought a brief but valiant battle with Covid. Born on November 13, 1953, to Joseph Lorenza (J. L.) Fulkerson and Elizabeth Payne Fulkerson. Charlie never left the family farm where he and his brother Pat grew corn, soybeans, and tobacco. He was a 1973 graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School. In 1972 he met his high school sweetheart Mary Charlotte McFarland Fulkerson. They were wed January 24, 1976, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. They were able to celebrate 46 years of marriage the week before he died.
Those left to cherish his memory with Mary Charlotte are his nephews and nieces Randy and Ellen Fulkerson of Fordsville, Denny and Diane Fulkerson, Gary and Cami Fulkerson, Larry and Sherri Fulkerson, Joy and Keith Nix, and Jane Fulkerson, all of Owensboro, and Ken and Kaye Fulkerson of Utica.
Charlie is rejoined in heaven by his parents, Lorenza and Elizabeth, and his brother Pat.
He will never be forgotten by his sister-in-law Lucille Fulkerson, and his brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Andy McFarland and Eddy and Lorraine McFarland, and his nieces Dana, Chelsea, and Erica McFarland.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:05 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2022, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation will be at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday and from 10:00 until 11:30 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
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With mortgage rates still hovering near historic lows, chances are you've considered breaking your current mortgage and renewing now before rates rise any further.Perhaps you want to free up cash for such things as renovations, travel or putting towards your children's education? Or maybe you want to pay down debt or pay your mortgage off faster?If you've thought about breaking your mortgage and taking advantage of these historically low rates, feel free to give me a call to discuss your options.In some cases, the penalty can be quite substantial if you aren't very far into your mortgage term, but we can determine if breaking your mortgage now will benefit you long term.People often assume the penalty for breaking a mortgage amounts to three months' interest payments so, when they crunch the numbers, it doesn't seem so bad. In most cases, however, the penalty is the greater of three months' interest or the interest rate differential (IRD). The IRD is the difference between the interest rate on your mortgage contract and today's rate, which is the rate at which the lender can relend the money. And with rates so low these days, the IRD tends to be greater than three months' interest. Because this is a way for banks to recuperate any losses, for some people, breaking and renegotiating at a lower rate without careful planning can mean they come out no further ahead.Keep in mind, however, that penalties vary from lender to lender and there are different penalties for different types of mortgages. In addition, the size of your down payment and whether you opted for a "cash back" mortgage can influence penalties.While breaking a mortgage and paying penalties based on the IRD can result in a break-even proposition in the short term, if you look at the big picture, you'll see that the true savings are long term – as we know that rates will be higher in the years to come. Your current goal is to secure a long-term rate commitment before it is too late, and here lies the significant future savings.As always, if you have questions about breaking your mortgage to secure a lower rate, or general mortgage questions, I'm here to help!
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import java.util.Iterator;

import org.json.JSONException;
import org.json.JSONObject;

import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.util.Log;

public class MyCustomReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
private static final String TAG = "MyCustomReceiver";

  @Override
  public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
    try {
      String action = intent.getAction();
      String channel = intent.getExtras().getString("com.parse.Channel");
      JSONObject json = new JSONObject(intent.getExtras().getString("com.parse.Data"));

      Log.d(TAG, json.toString());
      Log.d(TAG, "got action " + action + " on channel " + channel + " with:");
      Iterator<?> itr = json.keys();
      while (itr.hasNext()) {
        String key = (String) itr.next();
        Log.d(TAG, "..." + key + " => " + json.getString(key));
      }
    } catch (JSONException e) {
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Q: How to use Unevaluated in postfix version? In the following versions,
Thread[Unevaluated@((1 + 2 + 3) (4 + 5 + 6)), Plus]
Unevaluated[(1 + 2 + 3) (4 + 5 + 6)]~Thread~Plus

I get an expected result 32.
For learning purposes, I want to convert it to postfix version. Here is my attempt
Unevaluated[(1 + 2 + 3) (4 + 5 + 6)] // Thread[#, Plus] &

that produces an unexpected result of 90.
Question
Could you tell me how to fix it?

A: To answer the question, "why different results?", we need to understand carefully how Unevaluated works. It's not like Hold. It's a little difficult to understand the documentation, but here's the important bit:

Unevaluated works only where it appears; it is not propagated

So, the first example,
Unevaluated[(1 + 2 + 3) (4 + 5 + 6)]~Thread~Plus

is equivalant to
Thread[Unevaluated[(1 + 2 + 3) (4 + 5 + 6)], Plus]

The Unevaluated bit is "held" and so Thread works on that unevaluated form, which eventually gives 1*4 + 2*5 + 3*6.
In the attempted postfix example,
Unevaluated[(1 + 2 + 3) (4 + 5 + 6)] // Thread[#, Plus] &

which is equivalent to
Thread[#1, Plus] &[Unevaluated[(1 + 2 + 3) (4 + 5 + 6)]]

we encounter an extra step to get us to:
Thread[(1 + 2 + 3) (4 + 5 + 6), Plus]

The extra step was doing the slot replacements into the Function. Since the Unevaluated is not propagated, we now have just the raw product expression as the first argument in the resulting Thread. That product gets evaluated at this point to give us
Thread[90, Plus]

which just resolves to 90.

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An incisional hernia usually presents by a 'bulging' at or close to the site of the abdominal scar. It is particularly apparent on standing, lifting heavy objects and can disappear on lying down. The hernia presents and progresses over time and can be painful as well as unsightly. Other more serious complications include bowel obstruction presenting with nausea, vomiting and gross swelling of the abdomen. In some cases the bowel's blood supply can be cut off resulting in a condition called an 'incarcerated hernia' and this is a recognised surgical emergency.
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A 262-year-old rare artifact stolen more than 60 years ago from the Dearborn Historical Museum was returned Tuesday — just in time for the city's 90th birthday.
The artifact, a powder horn on loan from the Detroit Historical Society, went missing in 1952 just before the opening of an exhibit entitled "Saga of a Settler." The piece is significant to Dearborn's history because it belonged to John Nowlin, one of the earliest settlers of "Dearbornville," now part of the city of Dearborn.
Dearborn was founded in January 1929 when voters approved a charter to merge the cities of Fordson and Dearborn.
The powder horn, which was recovered by the FBI's Art Crime Team in Philadelphia, was returned to the historical museum Tuesday at a news conference. FBI Special Agent Jack Archer said the powder horn was used in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
The Dearborn Police Department conducted a theft investigation that initially yielded no clues. In 1991, the powder horn appeared for auction at Christie's auction house and was sold to an unknown buyer. In 2017, Dearborn police requested the assistance of the FBI after Tate convinced the department to reopen the case.
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In November 2018, FBI's Detroit Division and Art Crime Team — Philadelphia Division were able to recover the powder horn from an auction in Pennsylvania.
The FBI's Art Crime Team was created in 2004. According to the agency's website, the team is located at the FBI headquarters in Washington D.C., and is coordinated through the Art Theft Program. Over its 15-year history, the Art Crime Team has recovered more than 14,850 items valued at more than $165 million.
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In a 2009 Free Press article, Bonnie Magness-Gardiner, the former manager of the FBI's Art Theft Program, said tracking stolen items are difficult because the U.S. does not have a law requiring ownership documentation for works of art. Even when a stolen item is recovered, the original owners can have a hard time proving the art is theirs.
Said FBI Special Agent in Charge Timothy Slater: "I wanted say publicly, to thank Chief Haddad and his staff for the resilience that it took and the tenacity that it took to spend this many years staying after this."
Slater also thanked the FBI agents in Michigan and in Philadelphia for their dedication.
Once it is returned, the Nowlin powder horn will be on short-term display through Spring 2019 at the Detroit Historical Museum. Following that, it will be used in "Frontiers to Factories," a permanent exhibit that focuses on the city's early history.


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Gujarat shocker: 300 lions die in 2 years
Gandhinagar, March 14: Gujarat government on Monday informed the state Assembly that a little less than 300 lions, lionesses, and cubs have died in the last two years of natural and unnatural causes in and around the Gir sanctuary.
Replying to questions of various Congress MLAs, Minister of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Kiritsinh Rana, informed the House that a total of 283 lions in Gir, which is the only abode for Asiatic lions in the world, died till December 2021.
During the same period, more than 300 leopards have also died in the state, Rana said.
The minister further informed that 63 lions died of natural causes while five died unnaturally, 57 lionesses died natural deaths and 16 died unnaturally.
Out of the 142 lion cubs which died, 134 died naturally while eight died of unnatural causes.
Replying to a question on what steps have been taken by the government to curb the unnatural deaths of the big cats, the minister said that patrolling is being carried out day and night by the forest department officials.
Joint patrolling is also being carried out in collaboration with the Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL).
As per the 2020 Lion Census, with a 29 percent rise in population from the previous Census conducted in 2015, there are 674 Asiatic lions in Gujarat.
The state has a total of 206 lions, 309 lionesses, 130 cubs, and 29 other unidentified big cats.
Replying to a question by Congress MLA Virji Thummar, Rana informed the House that during the same period, Gujarat saw the deaths of 333 leopards, including 242 adults and 91 cubs. Out of that, over 27 percent or 90 deaths were due to unnatural causes, including that of 23 cubs.
The opposition Congress alleged that the Gir National Park has 376 open wells which have turned into death traps for the animals.


MERRY CHRISTMAS my dear friend, I hope you and your loved ones are having a wonderful day. Great big virtual hugs to you all!
Merry Christmas Barbara, glad to hear you are feeling better. I enjoyed reading about your trip, it looked like you had an amazing time.
Merry Christmas Barbara! Your tree looks spectacular...just like you AND your paintings!
Thanks so much. I hope you had a wonderful day. I completely missed the build up this year, and then came home to work and a cold. So I had about two days to do the whole thing, and Bam! It's over. It was a delightful surprise. Virtual hugs to you all too.
Thanks so much. We certainly did have an amazing time! But we're coming back to earth now. It's pretty great here too.
Actually that's last year's tree. But this year's looks great too.
Merry Christmas to you guys.
Merry Christmas to you, Barbara. Glad you're surrounded by family--what a gift, isn't it? Happy New Year, too.
Yes family is a gift! Have a completely joyous holiday and Happy New Year!