It's important to keep dish towels clean as they can harbor bacteria & damp which can lead to mould! Simply follow these tips on how to wash kitchen towels.
Hands up if you rarely wash your dishcloths? That's most of us, because, after all, dishcloths are typically only used to dry dishes that have already been cleaned, so they don't get dirty, right? Wrong. There are two issues when it comes to tea towels. First, when you're wiping clean dishes, you're not only removing excess water, but also any soapy remnants that can eventually cause bacteria to grow within the fibres. Second, a standard tea towel can absorb roughly 20 times its weight without feeling wet, which means that even if we think a kitchen towel is dry, it could actually be harbouring damp, which leads to mildew, mould, and so on. Want to know how to wash tea towels? Then read on.
Tea towels can easily be washed in the washing machine without worry – linen is remarkably strong and it's not necessary to hand wash (unless you really, really want to). If you've used your kitchen towels to wipe up spillages on work surfaces, always opt for a detergent that is focused on removing stains and will remove any small marks or discolouration, leaving your tea towels looking like new. For heavier stains, don't be afraid to pre-treat with a stain remover first.
Line drying is the preferred method of drying dish towels, as there is the risk that a dryer could break down the fibres, or melt any stitching or glues holding patterns together. Quite often drying towels naturally isn't recommended because it takes so long, and leaving a towel damp for a period of time will encourage mildew, but tea towels are so small and lightweight that they dry in no time, so there's really no reason not to hang them on the line.
How Often Should I Wash Tea Towels?
Now that you know how to wash kitchen towels, and how to dry them, you're probably wondering how often they should be washed. To ensure good hygiene throughout your kitchen, you should really wash tea towels after every use or, at the very least, at the end of each day. Of course, if you use your kitchen towels to wipe up stains and spillages, particularly if raw meat or fish is involved, then you should wash immediately to prevent the spread of potentially harmful bacteria.
Washing tea towels is a necessary household chore to prevent harmful bacteria spreading, plus it's easy and effort-free! Simply putting your dish towels in the washing machine on a hot cycle with a stain-removing detergent like Persil will kill germs and ensure your tea towels are spotless!


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Q: Is there any way to get the page title and http status code from just domain? I am trying to make a script that will get the page title, HTTP status code and content-length from domain. after searching in the web. I only found way to do that by full url. I don't have the full url. I have the domain (a subdomain to be exact) and its ip.
How do I get the page title, HTTP status code and content-length from just the domain using python?

A: To construct a URL, use:
domain = 'example.com'
if domain.count('.') == 1:
    url = f'https://www.{domain}'
else:
    url = f'https://{domain}'

A: So I have been playing around with it a bit and have found an awesome tool that can get full url from just the domain. It can also get HTTP status, content-length, ip, title etc.
It is called httpx
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/httpx

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Kolyma: Gold, water and skiing
Despite the fact that Magadan oblast, due to its northern location, has a more severe climate compared to other regions of the Far East, it is in fact poised for excellent growth in the near future.
Vladimir Pecheniy, The Head of the region, shared with EastRussia what is going to be the hallmark of the Magadan region's projects at the upcoming East Economic Forum, and also described the region's current situation before the Forum's start.
– Everyone remembered Magadan oblast from the unique collection of nuggets it presented at the Far East show during East Economic Forum 2015. What will be the signature moment of the region's exhibition this year?
– The region will once again display its collection of nuggets, but in addition we are also bringing in another exhibit that tells the story of the unique culture of indigenous peoples of Magadan oblast: the Evens and Koryak. When it comes to signature moment, the region is planning to show an art object called Gold Field. Every visitor will be able to experience what it's like to be a gold miner. This impression will be specifically achieved by the elements from the everyday life and work of miners in the field demonstrated at the art installation. Moreover, the needed impression will be augmented by a field tent, a campfire site with a cauldron, and tools used by mine surveyors, geologists and mining engineers. At the same time, the right effect will be achieved by the opportunity for attendees to take gold-bearing sand and try to pan for gold under the supervision of an experienced miner. In fact, visitors of the installation will be invited to take a journey to the very beginning of the 20th century, as that is when gold was mined using a wooden pan, a pick axe, a scraper and drying jars that are now exhibited at the installation.
We will also offer a unique chance to visit our third All-Russian Gold Festival entitled Prospector's Luck. Conceptually it is a journey to the past with even deeper immersion in the time period so everyone can try on the role of an artisan prospector and experience the atmosphere of the Kolyma Klondike. Every attendee at the festival has a chance to strike real gold, and the winner becomes an instant millionaire: in just 15 minutes panning gold, the winner of the competition receives one million rubles. That's the first place prize money offered by the Prospector Luck Festival.
– What is the current economic situation in Magadan oblast?
– The main features of the economy of Magadan oblast in 2016 are the decline of inflation, restoration of positive dynamics in the goods and services market, and the growth of volumes for shipped products in the major economic sectors. Moreover, the region is expected to have a prolific flushing season.
The overall situation on the international market has improved in comparison to 2015, but it is still not the same as it was the years preceding the sanctions against Russia. For instance, in Q1 2016 foreign trade turnover increased by 15% and totaled 99 million USD. One of the beneficial developments of recent years in foreign trade is that now Russia has a new export partner in Kazakhstan, which accounted for 49% of total foreign trade turnover last year.
Companies are also showing sturdy financial results: in January-April 2016 the region's economy registered a gross profit of 3 billion rubles, which is twice larger than the same period last year.
– What other industries in the Magadan region are the most interesting for investors today?
– When talking about investment, one should first state its current level in Magadan oblast and its prospects for the future. What I mean is that in the first quarter of this year the economy of Magadan oblast received 5 billion rubles of investment, and our general projection for the year is that the volume of investment in current prices will grow by 2.6% compared to 2015. As for industries, most appealing for investors, the international investment trade fair recently held in Magadan showed that investors are now mainly interested in projects related to mining, agriculture and tourism. This is not at all surprising. We really have something to offer in these areas for investors. Projects with the highest levels of priority possible will be showcased at the EEF.
The production index in Kolyma has the ability to increase from 6% in 2016 to 11% in 2018. This will be largely determined by the tendencies active in the region. For instance, one positive trend can be observed in Magadan's main industry, gold-mining: the planned volume of gold ore production in 2016 has exceeded the 2015's level and is expected to total 27 tons. At the same time, regional authorities are also making sincere efforts to develop touristic sector, which traditionally has been an unconventional industry for Magadan.
It should be pointed out that even though the soil of the Magadan region is not known for its high natural fertility (much of it has been put to agricultural use as the result of land amelioration), the area is rich in minerals. For example, the region has significant stocks of precious, non-ferrous and rare metals such as gold, silver, tin and tungsten. There are also explored deposits of copper, molybdenum, polymetallic ores and ornamental stone. In addition, there are also oil, peat, wood, and gas condensate reserves. The second most important sector in Magadan oblast after mining, and the only one that not only sells its products in the domestic market of Russia, but also exports them, is the fishing industry. At the same time, the region has all the necessary resources to develop all types of tourism, from fishing, hunting and eco-tourism, to educational tourism. The interest of regional authorities in its comprehensive development is put clearly on display by the fact that at the upcoming 2nd East Economic Forum at the beginning of September, the region will present both its touristic and resource projects. On the whole, the region will showcase four projects.
Construction of the mining and metallurgical complex on the basis of the Pavlik, Pavlik-2 and Rodionovskoye gold ore fields
This project involves the creation of a mining and metallurgical complex on the most promising fields of the Yano-Kolyma gold-mining province. When put into operation, the project will ensure the production of up to 5 million tons of ore and 6 to 8 tons of gold annually. The sponsor of the project is ZRK (gold-mining complex) Pavlik LLC (part of the Arlan investment company), and the volume of necessary investment is 45.6 billion rubles. Currently, the start-up and commissioning works at the complex are coming to a close.
In addition to this project, the region is planning to support other endeavors of ZRK Pavlik at the east Economic Forum, as well as further development of the mineral resource base of the Pavlik and Pavlik-2 deposits. This will lead to a total increase in reserves up to 250 tons, which can be significantly expanded by the expected reserves of 100 tons from the Rodionovskoye deposit. In general, in the long run these three fields are expected to produce up to 18.5 tons of gold annually.
Creation of a coal cluster
This project provides for the construction and development of coal mines near Omsukchan village with a total capacity of more than 3 million tons of coal annually, the design and construction of the export coal terminal in Pestraya Dresva bay, the construction of a motorway of about 130 km long from the town of Galimiy in Magadan oblast to Pestraya Dresva bay, and the reconstruction of the Omsukchan-Galimiy road section. Open-pit coal mines explored as part of the project contain over 100 million tons of reserves with prospects for further growth. About 1 billion rubles has already been invested into exploration works. High-quality products from here may be purchased by steel and ferroalloy enterprises from the Asia-Pacific Region (South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam).
The project is headed by Severo-Vostochnaya Ugolnaya Kompania PJSC (North-East Coal Company) (part of Vostochnaya Gornorudnaya Kompania [Eastern Mining Company] group). To develop the complex for the production and handling of metallurgical coal, 25 billion rubles are required. One of the forms of participation offered by the project is the possibility of contributing to the share capital of the company uniting the production assets of Sakhalin and the exploration facilities of Magadan oblast.
Reconstruction of the Talaya spa resort
This project involves the renovation of the Talaya spa resort and the construction of a fitness center, bowling facility and water park, as well as building a high voltage 220 kV power line to Talaya village and reconstructing the motorway leading to it. The main advantages of this resort include local waters and mud that contain rare medicinal properties that activate metabolic processes in the human body and promote cell regeneration. The Talaya resort is the only spa facility in the northeast of Russia. Every year it is visited by about four thousand people, including local residents and people from neighboring regions. The resort is located at an altitude of 720 meters above sea level and surrounded by high hills with picturesque dense pine forest. One special feature of Talaya is that it enjoys a unique number of sunny days every year. The annual amount of sunshine here reaches 1,822 hours, which is even more than at Caucasian resorts.
The renovation of the Talaya spa resort was initiated by the Government of Magadan oblast. The project requires 8.6 billion rubles of investment.
Construction of the Solnechny. Magadan, an all-season sports and touristic complex
The project includes a hotel and entertainment complex, shopping, recreational facilities and a conference room. As part of this project there are plans to build a gondola lift, create ski and bike trails of varying complexity, make cableways and develop ski and hiking trails. An indoor observation platform will call the very top of the snow-capped mountains home, and it will provide excellent views of the surroundings of Magadan and Nagaev bay. The project also involves building a ski center, snowboard park, ski stadium, cafes, sports and children's facilities with gyms, a wellness center, swimming pool, skating rink and bowling facility. The whole complex will occupy 1,000 acres on the grounds of the Russian ski school. The project is expected to increase tourist flows — both Russian and foreign — by 13.8 thousand people per year.
The Solnechny. Magadan project was initiated by the Municipality of Magadan. It requires around 2.6 billion rubles of investment. The master plan for the project is currently being drafted.
Теги: EEF Far East Kolyma Gold water. skiing
English Siberia and the Far East are the integral parts of one joint macro-region
Russia's Far East and Siberia development depends on an integrated approach
English Evgeny Titov: "To enable the businesses of two countries to be jointly fruitful, it is important to prepare the financial groundwork and nurture trust"
Evgeny Titov, the Сhairman of the Far Eastern Bank of Sberbank PJSC, spoke to East Russa News Agency on prospects of cooperation between Russian and the Chinese banks.
English Oleg Kozhemyako: "The construction of a Marine station in Korsakov is crucial for the region"
The governor of Sakhalin region speaks to EastRussia

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Thredbo Village is Australia's premier year-round resort, open 365 days a year, and lies in the valley of the Thredbo River at the foot of the Ramshead Range. The Village sits at 1365 metres above sea level and is set within the 690,000 hectares of the Kosciuszko National Park, making it one of Australia's highest alpine towns.
Nanook and Little Nanook are found within Squatters Run, which overlooks Thredbo Village Square. The Village Square is the heart of Thredbo and has all your dining and shopping needs covered.


This summer, host a Ladybug Theme Playdate for your preschooler and their friends. Select a ladybug craft, learning activity, and book. Prepare your stations and have fun!
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Make a super cute paper plate ladybug craft *.
Black pony beads ~ This is a great addition for older children to work on fine motor. Skip this step for 2 and 3 year olds.
Dye a set of shells the week before your playdate to give the shells time to dry. You "could" do this during your playdate as a craft, but it is messy! Then add in the head and spots to make your lady bug sea shells*.
During your playdate, let the children hide the lady bugs and take turns finding them in your backyard.
If you want to tie in math, hide a specific number, such as 12 ladybugs. Then have the children search until they have found all 12. You can make a set of numbered leaves * and set your ladybugs on them as they are found. Call out the numbers as the insect is set down. Count them all and hide again!
In this ladybug counting activity*, children select a numbered ladybug and place the specific number of black gem spots on the ladybugs.
You could make multiple sets of ladybugs and let each family take a bag home to continue learning and counting throughout the week.
Are You a Ladybug? This delightful tale describes what a day would be like if you were a ladybug.
Ladybugs This book is also a non-fiction reader for kids all about ladybugs. From facts about their characteristics to the role they play in our environment, children will be sure to learn something new about this bug!
Ladybug This short, non fiction reader, provides children with basic facts about a ladybug's life cycle. 16 pages.
What a darling and creative party. I loved all of your ideas and the fact that you used the book Ladybug Girl as your inspiration. I have enjoyed reading your past posts. We LOVE books in our family as well. I don't think you can ever be surrounded by too many books. Thanks for participating in my "All Things Wonderful Link Party" and I hope that you will join us again this week.
What a cute party theme! I love the costume.


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Q: Android TextInputLayout - no space below bottom line I've created text input using TextInputLayout and TextInputEditText.
TextInputLayout should have gray background and editText line should be on the bottom without any margin. I tried with 0 margins and padding, but I didn't manage how to do that.
How it looks like:

What I need:

A: Just use the standard TextInputLayout in the Material Components library.
   <com.google.android.material.textfield.TextInputLayout
       android:layout_width="match_parent"
       android:layout_height="wrap_content"
       android:hint="Hint">

       <com.google.android.material.textfield.TextInputEditText
           android:layout_width="match_parent"
           android:layout_height="wrap_content"
           android:text="Text"/>

   </com.google.android.material.textfield.TextInputLayout>

A: Create a drawable file bg_edittext.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<layer-list xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">

    <item>
        <shape android:shape="rectangle">
            <stroke android:width="1dp" android:color="#000"/>
        </shape>
    </item>
    <item android:bottom="1dp">
        <shape android:shape="rectangle">
            <solid android:color="#fff"/>
        </shape>
    </item>

</layer-list>

and go to your edittext, set
 android:background="@drawable/bg_edittext"


HISKids is available for both services (9 & 10:30 a.m.), September through May. Programming will be available on the second, third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of the month. On the first Sunday of each month, your kids will attend worship with you. Check-in starts fifteen minutes before the service.
WHAT IF THIS IS OUR FIRST TIME TO HISKIDS?
Just come to the building fifteen minutes early and follow the orange signs to the HISKids check-in area. We'll take care of everything from there.
Parents can start with their kids at the HISKids check-in. Volunteers will help check your child in and find their classroom. HISKids teachers will be in classrooms ready to greet you. After the service, you can pick up your kids from their classrooms.
Children will experience small and large group times that include hands-on experiences to help them learn and grow to be disciples of Jesus. They will participate in relevant Bible teaching, worship, and activities that will help them grow in their knowledge of GOD's BIG STORY.


Dale & Eke is a law firm located in Indianapolis, Indiana. At Dale & Eke we strive to provide exceptional legal counsel, advocacy and support in a variety of practice areas to help you with virtually any legal challenge that may affect your personal or business endeavors.
Established in 1978, our law firm has become a trusted source for quality, cost-effective legal representation for 40 years. As a small firm, we are able to provide the personalized attention you need and deserve while still offering the sophisticated legal support necessary to meet your legal needs and resolve your legal matters.
Many of our attorneys also have accounting backgrounds and considerable accounting experience. With this background and experience, we are able to address your financial and tax issues effectively and efficiently to assist you in preserving your personal and business assets for future generations.
To find out more about what Dale & Eke can do for you, your family and your company, we invite you to contact our law office to schedule an initial consultation.


On a machine which transfers baked pies by means of swiveling beds or carriages, two AC drives (Siemens micromaster 440 0.75 kW) work together to rotate the two carriages through 180 degrees, and simultaneously must maintain some pressure between the two carriages so that the pies are clamped but not crushed.
Presently each drive is set on the same speed reference, but juddering occurs with occasional trips when one carriage works harder than the other.
I thought of having the leading carriage with a speed reference and the following carriage set to torque control (not speed) so that it always maintains pressure against the leading carriage.


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A New All-Suite Hotel Opens in Austin
Colton House Hotel has spacious outdoor areas and a posh fitness center
Devorah Lev-Tov
Devorah Lev-Tov is a Brooklyn-based journalist who focuses on luxury travel, family travel, food trends, and sustainable food and travel.
Ayuma Photography
Austin has a new luxury hotel, which opened on Jan. 6, 2021, on South Congress Avenue. The 80-suite Colton House Hotel showcases the same all-suite concept first pioneered by Inherit Hotel Group at The Guesthouse Hotel in Chicago, offering an ideal setup in today's COVID-19 world.
Jeremy Sexton
Combining residential luxuries with upscale boutique hotel amenities, the suites range from 460 to 1,170 square feet and include studios, one-, two- and three- bedrooms. Perfect for families and long-term stays, each suite also has a full modern kitchen or kitchenette and living room, allowing guests to remain distanced from others.
Thankfully, style isn't sacrificed for safety, and the chic interior design by Inherit Hotel Group's owner Simona Krug and locally owned and operated TROO Designs includes jewel-toned accents; mid-century modern and baroque elements; and rich leather, wood, and velvet furniture and textiles featuring bold patterns and textures. The hotel's modern brick exterior is a new build designed by Austin-based LEVY Architects.
A highlight of the hotel is The Backyard, a 5,000-square-foot outdoor space planned around three 80-year-old heritage live oak trees offering plenty of room to socially distance while getting fresh air. There's a spacious deck with a fire pit and cozy seating, as well as an open area to play bocce ball, croquet, lawn bowling, and more. A heated outdoor swimming pool with private cabanas will open this spring.
Off the bright lobby is the Club Room, which includes a comfy kid's corner with a French-inspired play table, eclectic toys, and children's books and games. Nearby is the Library—the perfect place to curl up with a book or have an intimate meeting. There's also a fitness center with Peloton bikes and a full yoga studio.
Opening on the property later this month, Simona's Coffee + Cocktail Bar will be a casual spot offering coffee, tea, wine, and other spirits along with food from local Austin restaurants and caterers. Guests can also sip cocktails and nibble light bites upstairs in The Parlor, an elegant lounge area with leather couches.
Special grand opening rates start at $149, and standard rates start at $259. You can find out more about the hotel's COVID response here. Book rooms here.
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David joined the Royal Marines in 2012 but sustained several injuries whilst undertaking Royal Marines Commando training. He broke his foot and sustained severe nerve damage to his left shoulder which eventually resulted in his medical discharge in 2015.
Being in the Marines was all David had ever wanted to do, but after some encouragement from his Physio during rehabilitation, David decided that he wanted to become a Physiotherapist.
David successfully completed 'Access to Health Professions' course in 2015 and was subsequently offered a place at the University of Nottingham to study BSc Hons Degree in Physiotherapy in 2016.
Whilst studying, David's life was beginning to get out of hand and he was referred by Hidden Wounds to Walking With The Wounded's mental health programme. Head Start provided David with 12 sessions of therapy which gave him the skills to help support his mental health.
David now has a greater understanding of his mental health and is much more open about his welling. He's able to recognise when he needs support and can utilise the skills he developed during his therapy.
David's shoulder injury also still affects him, but he is able to manage the pain and maintain his fitness. He especially enjoys cycling and in 2017 he took part in La Resistance for the WWTW team. He is enthusiastic about studying Physiotherapy and hopes that it will be a career choice that changes his life.


Following is the information for the upcoming 2017 Camporee.
This years theme is Fear is not a factor and I will need all troops to come up with a challenge for the scouts. This can be something like the feet in the cooler challenge to see how long they can do it or the put your hands in these brains challenge and my favorite the hidden snake in the box challenge. Lots of challenges are out there. As this is something that needs to be tracked for appropriateness I will ask that you submit the challenge to me via email or at a round table so I can get it approved by the committee prior to the camporee.
Calling all webelos, If you would like to go camping with the scouts and venture crews this is the perfect opportunity. We will have an area set aside for you to camp and you can use this time to check out troops and the scouts in them. Cost is the same and you will get a patch to boot.
Click cmporee-info-packette-2017 to get the info and registration packet.
camporee-flyer is the flyer you can pass around to all your scouts and leaders.
I hope to hear back from all of you as we get closer to a fantastic opportunity to go camping.


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Fight Night: Sat, Feb 18, 2017 - Cintas Center, Cincinnati Fight Night: Sat, Feb 18, 2017 - Cintas Center, Cincinnati
Broner vs Granados
Avanesyan vs Peterson
Broner wins by SD
Fighting in his hometown, Adrian Broner eked out a split decision over Adrian Granados in an action-packed 147-pound clash.
FIGHT STATS
Broner vs Granados Round by Round Fight Summary. Rounds are displayed numerically as columns. Each row will display one of the following: W for win, L for loss, KO for knockout, or TKO for technical knock out. An empty column means that data is not available.
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- Adrian Granados pressed the action from the opening bell, trying to smother former sparring partner Adrian Broner, who often looked to counter with right uppercuts and left hooks.
-Granados suffered a deep gash on the bridge of his nose following a clash of heads in Round 3, but even as the blood ran down his face, the Chicago native continued to come forward and bully Broner against the ropes.
-After exciting two-way action in the latter half of the fight, Broner landed a right uppercut-left hook combination that rocked Granados in the final 10 seconds. The finishing blows helped Broner win the round on two scorecards, which proved the difference the former four-division champ claiming a split decision win.
Adrien Broner insisted from the get-go that his fight against former sparring partner Adrian Granados wasn't going to be easy. Some may have thought the former four-division champion was simply trying to hype a bout he was co-promoting. Turns out, he was being 100 percent truthful.
Adrien Broner fires a right uppercut at Adrian Granados during their 147-pound clash Saturday night in Cincinnati. Broner prevailed by unanimous decision in a 10-round, high-action fight. (Stephanie Trapp/Showtime)
In a back-and-forth, action-packed 147-pound brawl, Broner (33-2, 24 KOs) escaped with a 10-round split decision before a partisan crowd of 6,085 in his hometown of Cincinnati.
The victory in his official 147-pound debut was Broner's third in a row and came on the heels of a career-long 10-month layoff. Conversely, Granados (18-5-2) saw a five-fight winning streak halted as he ended up on the wrong side of a narrow decision for the fifth time in his 8½-year pro career.
Judges Steve Weisfeld (97-93) and Robert Pope (96-94) scored the contest in favor of Broner, while judge Phil Rogers had it 97-93 for Granados.
The familiarity between both fighters—who not only had a sparring history but are close friends—was evident from the outset. Knowing Broner had struggled in the past with aggressive opponents, Granados immediately pressed the action and continued to do so for virtually the entire 10 rounds.
Broner, however, was more than ready for Granados' come-forward tactics, answering his fellow 27-year-old foe's aggression with well-timed counterpunches, namely a right uppercut and left hook that frequently hit the mark.
Granados displayed his toughness, though, walking through shots and answering with several combinations to the head and body, usually while fighting in close. The Illinois native did so as blood streamed down his face after a clash of heads in Round 3 opened a gash on the bridge of his nose.
As much action as there was throughout the fight, there were also several lulls that were the result of frequent holding, much of which was initiated by Broner. That made the fight very difficult to score, as evidenced by the fact that the judges were in complete agreement on only the opening two rounds, with Broner sweeping Round 1 and Granados taking Round 2.
Even in the 10th and final round, the two fighters had their moments, including near the midpoint when they landed big right hands simultaneously. But two punches in the final 10 seconds—a short right uppercut-left hook combination by Broner—may have been the difference, as the former champ won the round on two scorecards, including Pope's.
Had Pope given the 10th to Granados, the fight would've ended in a draw.
Feb 18, 2017 / Broner vs Granados, Adrien Broner
Broner outlasts tough-minded Granados, wins 10-round brawl
Adrien Broner insisted from the get-go that Saturday's fight against former sparring partner Adrian Granados wasn't going to be easy. Some may have thought Broner was simply trying to hype a bout he was co-promoting. Turns out, the former four-division champion was being 100 percent truthful.
Broner, Granados ready to get reacquainted in 147-pound showdown
Adrien Broner and Adrian Granados have spent plenty of time together in the ring, but it's never really counted until now.
Broner set to return to the ring a more focused, mature man
There comes a point in every man's life when he must look himself in the mirror, take a deep breath and utter the following phrase: It's time to grow up. Of course, the words ring hollow if they aren't accompanied by actions. That's something Adrien Broner insists he finally understands.


The annual Southern California Scandinavian Festival took a hiatus last year, but it's back again this April for the 42nd time. It's one of my favorite Scandinavian events in the greater Los Angeles area. We've gone as a family throughout the years and enjoyed lots of family friendly activities and great food. And the setting in Thousand Oaks is lovely. But then sports began taking over our weekends making it more difficult to attend, especially since the outing required close to an hour drive each way.
At the last festival in 2015, I chose to spend a day there alone instead of squeezing in a visit by the whole family. First I volunteered at an entrance selling tickets for a few hours, and then I wandered the grounds for a couple of hours more. What I love about the festival is that there is something for everyone, whether you're there as a family with kids (kids 12 and under are free) or as adults enjoying on your own.
When we went as a family, it was all about keeping the kids occupied and happy, which certainly wasn't hard. During their many visits throughout the years, my kids have made wooden butter knives, created fish print totes, made braided bracelets, marveled at Viking life, been fascinated by Viking weaponry, dressed like Vikings, fought like Vikings, played Kubb and croquet, played bingo, and climbed rock walls. They've eaten Swedish meatballs and pancakes, Danish aebleskiver, and Norwegian lefser.
We've always had a great time, but I wasn't left with much of an opportunity to explore the more adult offerings. During visits with the family, I always spotted out of the corner of my eye the booths that demonstrated Nordic arts and crafts and food, but I never had a chance to really take a closer look. The musical performances on the festival stage I only enjoyed from afar. My perusal of the shopping area was always very quick.
Last year when I went alone, I still looked to see what activities were available for kids. Every third year my children's elementary school has an International Day and I'm always on the lookout for activities that I can offer to highlight Norwegian or Scandinavian culture. I learned about Viking whipcord braiding, where weighted bobbins (in this case bottles) are swung back and forth to create a braid. It certainly looked like something we could do at our school's International Day. Also, I saw the butter knife making station was as popular as ever.
Needless to say, I was able to leisurely visit the demonstration booths. I learned more about arts and crafts such as bobbin lace making and traditional Norwegian rosemaling. I visited the food demonstration booth while they were making rosettes.
At the Nordic Shopping Mart, I admired a great assortment of products such as jewelry, linens, woodwork, and other Scandinavian inspired items. I enjoyed food from the food court and performances on stage.
This year promises many of the same fun activities and experiences for all, plus more. Kids will want to pick up a Children's Passport when they arrive and set out on a quest to complete a trip through the Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. Each country will offer a hands-on craft, and upon completion, the kids can get their passports stamped. In Norway, they will have a chance to make their own rock troll to take home. In Sweden, they can make straw ornaments, and in Denmark, paper fish are the main attraction. There will also be much happening on the Children's Stage. The schedule includes songs, games, stories, puppet shows, and more. And of course, kids will also be able to visit Torsten the Troll, play Dala Horse croquet and Viking Kubb, make a wooden butter knife, and visit the Viking Encampment and Sami Village.
New for adults this year is a DNA and genealogy expert who will represent Family Tree DNA. DNA kits will be available for purchase if you wish to see how much Viking blood you have. There will also be local experts from the Conejo Valley and Ventura County Genealogical Societies to give advice and assistance.
The festival opens on Saturday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m., with a colorful parade of flags, along with dignitaries from the participating countries. Many will be in traditional costumes which will add a nice festive touch. The festivities then continue with a full schedule of performances, lectures, demonstrations of crafts and foods, and activities.
I will be returning to the festival this year again as a volunteer. Sports schedules are not set yet so I don't know if the whole family will be able to go. Whether I go alone or the family joins me, I'm certainly looking forward to the return of the festival.
Recently, I read Roy Jacobsen's Vidunderbarn (Child Wonder) for my Scandinavian Book Group. I always make a point of reading a Norwegian book in anticipation of (or during) our annual summer trip to Norway to brush up on my Norwegian, but I don't often read another beyond that. I'm grateful for discovering this book group because it's given me an added incentive to search out new (to me) Norwegian authors and carve out more time to read Norwegian.
I first became aware of Roy Jacobsen when I was home in Oslo during the summer of 2016. A Roy Jacobsen book, Hvitt hav (published 2015), was on the display of top 10 paperbacks at a local bookstore, and another of his books, De usynlige (published 2013), was on a table of popular books on sale. I was happy to find a contemporary Norwegian non-crime author who wrote novels set in Norway, and I made a mental note to consider him for a future read.
When it came time to pick the next read for the Scandinavian Book Group, the other members of the group were happy to make the next pick a Norwegian one in my honor (it was my first meeting with them). The only requirement was that it had to be available in English, and they preferred a non-crime book. They had already read Jacobsen's The Burnt-Out Town of Miracles (Hoggerne, published 2005), so I suggested Child Wonder (Vidunderbarn, published 2009). The description and reviews sounded interesting, and it had received the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize in 2009 which made it even more promising.
Child Wonder takes place in Norway in the early 1960's and is about 10-year Finn who lives with his working mother in an apartment complex in a working-class suburb of Oslo. He is a boy who does well in school and enjoys playing outside with his friends. He and his mother get along well. Then their world begins to change. First, they convert Finn's bedroom into a room that they can rent out, and soon a lodger is staying with them in their apartment. And he brings along a television that ends up in the shared family room. Next, they welcome Linda, Finn's unknown 6-year old half-sister, into their family.
The book looks at their life together for a little over a year through the eyes of Finn. We see Finn's relationship with the lodger take shape. We see Finn being a surprisingly mature support and help to his new half-sister. We see his relationship with his mother progress. We see Finn wonder about his worth and place in the family. We also begin to understand that the mother is struggling with something unknown to Finn.
My favorite part of the book is the summer they spend on the island of Håøya, the largest island in the inner Oslo Fjord. The lodger lets them borrow his 6-person tent that is set up on the island. Finn and his half-sister spend a few weeks there enjoying the "green paradise".
One of the things that makes this book interesting is that Finn is an unreliable narrator. He is young and obviously doesn't know or understand everything yet. He also doesn't share everything he experiences. We are left to question and wonder about what we read, in particular about the half-sister (there's something not right about her), the lodger and the mother's relationship with him, and the nature of the mother's struggle. It makes for a good discussion with others who have read the book.
I actually read part of the book in English (the e-book is available through Los Angeles Public Library). Jacobsen's writing style consisted of very long sentences with very few periods and it slowed down my reading pace, so I had to switch over to English for a few chapters to get through it a little faster in order to finish in time for the book group meeting.
It was interesting to read part of it in translation. It was a British English translation so I had to think twice about some translated words and phrases. In particular, the British word "estate," used very often, did not suggest the right meaning to me, but I understood what was meant. I found the translation to be consistent with Jacobsen's writing style. One thing that shocked me, however, was that the translator didn't just translate, he actually added to the English text. I noticed it in one case, but since I only read a small part in both languages, it made me wonder what other additions or changes the translator may have made in the rest of the book.
I enjoyed the book very much. This was a character-driven story that was both heart-warming and heart-breaking at times and that kept me questioning and wondering, even after finishing the book. I'm open to giving one of his newer books a chance. Norwegian readers, please let me know if you have a recommendation – whether it's one of Roy Jacobsen's books or another Norwegian read.


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Heckler Drives BiopicOn Australia's First F1 Champion, Sir Jack Brabham
By Tim Addington
The extraordinary racing career of Sir Jack Brabham, Australia's first Formula 1 champion, is being brought to life in a major documentary film which is co-produced by Heckler.
The film titled 'Brabham' is a feature length biopic about the legendary racing driver and is produced by Aurora Films in association with Heckler, with its co-founder Will Alexander also serving as an executive producer.
The Sydney headquartered design, animation and visual effects house delivered 130 VFX sequences and six minutes of traditional 2D animation along with directing and producing the opening title sequence.
The cream of the world's motor racing industry were treated to a special preview of the documentary in Melbourne on Monday, which was opened by former F1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart, ahead of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix this weekend.
Four years in the making, the film tells the story of the three-time Formula 1 world champion who won a total of 14 grand prix and was the first world champion to drive a rear-engined car that he designed and built in Australia. Brabham was the only person in F1 history to win both the drivers and constructors championships.
It features archive footage of Brabham's racing career and includes interviews with Sir Jackie Stewart and John Surtees, Grand Prix winner Sir Stirling Moss, former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone, who owned the Brabham team from 1971- 1988 and Ron Tauranac, who co-founded the team with Brabham and designed many of the cars before selling it to Ecclestone.
Fellow Australian racing star and Mark Webber also features.
Will Alexander, executive producer at Heckler and of 'Brabham' said: "Sir Jack Brabham is an Australian icon and a motor racing trailblazer whose influence on the sport remains to this today.
"While many know his name the sheer scale of his achievements are less known, which is why Heckler working alongside Aurora Films, is delighted to bring Sir Jack's story to life for all to learn more about this remarkable man".
Brabham producer and director Akos Armont added: "We'd like to recognise the time and commitment Heckler has put into the Brabham film.
"Heckler's creative contribution has helped the Brabham film push the traditional boundaries of the motor sport genre.
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I can't stand Facebook's new timeline design. When I say can't stand, I actually mean despise. When I say despise, I actually mean I hate the thing. OK, it took me a while to say how I really feel, but I'm a Midwesterner so I've been trained to be polite.
When they've made changes in the past, I've rolled with it even as my "friends" vigorously complained via their status updates. I've always secretly thought, "Get over it people. It's free." But this time Facebook crossed the line. They went beyond making little tweaks and their changes have made using their product less user friendly, more time consuming and extremely irritating. At least to me. Maybe you love timeline. In that case, I apologize if I've offended you. I told you I'm Midwestern.
These frustrations with Facebook are the similar to the reasons nurses often balk at the implementation of HIT and EMR. So here are some tips from an RN and an annoyed Facebook user (aka me), on how to create nurse buy-in to make the change process a success.
Ask not what nurses can do for you but what you can do for nurses.
RNs are likely to be the ones most frequently using the new technology so ask them what would better help them do their jobs before purchasing a new system or tool. Getting someone on board with something new is much easier to when they've had input into the change. You don't want to have to convince them the tool you selected for them will improve their job. You want them to be excited that a tool they had a say in choosing will change things for the better. I know it's not realistic to get input from every bedside nurse in the hospital, but find a few who are good representatives of the larger group and get them in a room. Show them the options you are considering, get their feedback and then take it. Trust me, nurses will know if you are really interested in what they say or if you are just giving the appearance of listening to them. If you get nurses involved early and keep them in the change process as it moves forward, implementation will go more smoothly.
Start drumming up enthusiasm for change by creating dissatisfaction with the status quo. What does this mean? You need to show how and why this new tool will be better than current practices. How do you do this? Through evidence. You can't just tell nurses, "This is what best-practices say is better." For example, get some numbers that show how many medication errors are currently being made and then have staff participate in a quality improvement project to see how the new technology can decrease errors. Having hard data is an eye opener. After all, seeing is believing.
You can't crack every nut.
Often when we implement change, we try to get everyone to buy-in. In reality, that's not going to happen. There are always going to be a few hold-outs who resist change no matter how much evidence you show them. Don't focus on them. Get a strong core group who can spread their knowledge and enthusiasm to the "swing voters" who haven't decided if they are on board. Soon the majority of the staff will be ready to jump in feet first. The few skeptics you have left will have to come along for the ride. And don't just think you have to have the cheerleaders on your committees or pilot groups. Add in some of the naysayers to your batch of superusers. Their skepticism can help uncover hurdles no one else though of, and being a part of the process can bring them around to loving the change.
If the technology is time consuming or makes it more difficult for them to do their job, you're not going to get nurses to buy-in. Throughout the implementation process, frequently check-in on the units to see how the nurses are doing. There may need to be tweaks made to even out the bumps in the road. Or you may find more education on how to use the technology is all you need to get things back to running like a well-oiled machine.
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Present data and deal with problems promptly. If you have data from a quality improvement process share it weekly. Knowing how they are progressing will keep RNs invested in the process. And it will help identify any changes that need to be made before they become major potholes that cause the staff to give up on the project. If you wait six months to give feedback it will be too late. Trust me, nurses can and will find ways to work around a system. If they bring up a problem, fix it right away.
Don't think that you can ask for input at the beginning and then move on once the technology has gone live. To get the best results, nurses need to be involved and give feedback every step of the way. Working with them to consider their needs, address workflow issues and fine-tune the product and process is essential to success. Once the system has been in place, continue to follow-up. Technology can be a great help but it can also cause new problems no one ever imagined.
If Mark Zuckerberg had kept these tips in mind when his staff pitched the whole timeline idea, I'd still be a happy camper. Maybe their next modification will be more appealing to me. Until then, I'll continue to work around the system by finding other ways than Facebook to entertain myself. Who needs Farmville's virtual tomatoes when I can grow the real ones in my backyard!


This reminds me of my childhood – a large stove in the background of the painting where we would sit together every evening.
I still remember the movement of the flames and the smell of the chesnut oak.
It was the heart of the house.


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Africans listen with hope and some skepticism to British promises of help
In putting Africa at the top of his foreign policy agenda and trying to persuade leaders of other rich nations to follow suit British Prime Minister Tony Blair appeals to the world's conscience, but also to its self interest. Blair's has pledged to bring more British resources to bear in solving Africa's problems, and, with Britain holding the Group of Eight presidency this year, to get the other seven major industrialized countries acting as partners with Africans in transforming a continent mired in conflict, ravaged by AIDS and burdened by lack of opportunity. He argues a peaceful and prosperous Africa will be a place for investment, not the last port of illegal immigrants; a breeding ground for consumers, not terrorists. Those arguments and many of the proposals that have emanated from Britain in recent months aren't new. Again and again, commissions and committees inspired by compassion or pity or enlightened self interest have proposed cures for Africa. The suggestion, for instance, that each industrialized country spend at least 0.7 percent of its gross national product on development aid to poor countries echoes a call made at the Earth Summit in 1992, the recommendations of a panel of eminents convened by the late Willy Brandt in 1980 and of the United Nations a decade before that. Proposals to ease or eliminate debt interest payments or erase subsidies that make it impossible for Third World farmers to compete with their First World counterparts have equally long pedigrees. Or, put another way, have been politely ignored for just as long. This time may be different, said Irungu Houghton, a Kenyan who advises the British aid and development group Oxfam. He cites the February meeting in London of finance ministers from the Group of Seven. The United States, Britain, Canada, Italy, France Germany and Japan ended that meeting with an agreement to review the cases of the most heavily indebted nations with a view to easing their burden by "as much as 100 percent." It was not the clear call for erasing debt some may have wished, but Houghton found the language encouraging and "unusually pronounced." Suliman Baldo, head of African programs for the International Crisis Group, said the importance of Blair's exercise, which included the convening of a 17-member commission to draft proposals for the Group of Eight to consider, may be less in presenting new ideas than in mobilizing international commitment to old ones. He added, though, that he was unsure how much progress can be made without support from the United States, which so far has been cool to Blair's initiative. Baldo said Blair may be able to persuade Washington to support him, perhaps in gratitude for the support he lent on the Iraq war, but he was pessimistic. "Africa is not very high on the (American) agenda," said Baldo, whose think tank specializes in conflict resolution. Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said he accepted a seat on Blair's commission the 17 commissioners include nine Africans despite his own initial questions about whether his British counterpart was just trying to gain political mileage and whether the initiative could offer much hope to Africa. "Over the past year, my skepticism has very significantly diminished," Zenawi told reporters in February after the last meeting of the commission, which is to present its report March 11. "This is not about politics," Zenawi said. "This is about being unable to accept defeat in the face of the very real possibility we have to change the destiny of the continent. If we all share the feeling that defeat is too ghastly to contemplate ... the all it needs if for you (in the West) and Africans is to give it a fighting chance." Zenawi spoke at Lancaster House, a former royal residence in London that is a gilded symbol of the ambiguous relationship between the West and Africa. The same ornate, neoclassical building where Blair's experts have met to hammer out proposals for reviving Africa hosted negotiations for a Kenyan constitution following its independence from Britain, and the signing of the deal that ended white minority rule in Zimbabwe. Africans may feel they've had too much Western meddling. But many are listening closely, if with a measure of skepticism, to Blair, sensing his initiative may be converging with important shifts in Africa and elsewhere to create a unique opportunity. In Africa, a slow thaw that started with the end of the Cold War may finally be ending the icy grip of autocracy. Despots who once had to offer little more than loyalty in exchange for support from Moscow or Washington are now being pressed to be accountable politically and economically to their citizens. More progressive African leaders are themselves pressuring the holdouts, using new platforms like the African Union and the New Partnership for Africa's Development to keep up the pressure. In the post-Sept. 11 world, there's a growing sense distance and wealth can't shield the West from the anger and chaos of places like Sudan, Somalia or Congo. The concerns of African and other developing nations are getting a hearing in forums like the World Trade Organization. Western countries are pressing for resolutions in Sudan, the Congo and elsewhere with new commitment, if not yet with the kind of high-profile effort put into Middle East peacemaking. From the Lagos offices of her financial services firm, Bennedikter Molokwu listens to British pledges to rescue Africa from poverty and instability. Like a good businesswoman, she wants more specifics: concrete proposals and dates when she can expect to see them turned into action. It's not that Molokwu thinks the West owes Africa, though she does argue the industrialized world's wealth rests in part on raw materials wrested from her continent during the colonial period. More importantly, she says, Western entrepreneurs will find markets and opportunity in an Africa that is a player in the global economy. Associated Press


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Nervalteatro
The association Nerval Teatro was founded in 2007 by Maurizio Lupinelli and Elisa Pol, dedicated to creating and promoting theatrical, cultural and educational initiatives that are the result of experimentation and research focussing on dramaturgy and contemporary forms of art. Based on the construction of interconnected communities, Teatro Nerval is oriented to investigate the social and relational role of art and its liminal nature.
Since its inception in 2007 Nerval Teatro has been intensely involved in collaborations and project sharing with the Tuscan theatre centre Armunia, its creative residence.
With the support of Armunia and other national theatrical entities it has produced shows for programming in major Italian and European theatres that have been glowingly received by the public and critics alike. In 2008, two texts by Antonio Moresco, Fuoco Nero and Magnificat and in 2010 Appassionatamente– inspired by the works of Werner Schwab- formed the first phase of a three-year project exploring Schwab's poetics. In 2011 Nerval Teatro produced 4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane. For the second phase of Project Schwab, in 2013, Schwab's Le Presidentesse and Carezze – a children's show created with Roberto Abbiati- were staged. The third and final part of the Schwab Project, Canelupo Nudo, was created in 2014. In 2016 Ma perché non dici mai niente, a monologue from a text by Lucia Calamaro was produced. In 2017 Nerval Teatro created an adaptation of Herbert Achternbusch's Ella.
With the support of the Region of Tuscany and in collaboration with Armunia and the Cooperativa Sociale Nuovo Futuro, Nerval Teatro created the Laboratorio Permanente; an ongoing permanent laboratory dedicated to the languages of the theatre and divided into workshop phases aimed towards the production of shows in collaboration with disabled people from the town of Rosignano Marittimo (LI). The thrust of the project is to explore the dialogue between particular sensibilities and the discipline of theatre. Laboratorio Permanente has created important works recognized at national level such as MARAT (2007), Hamlet! Ovvero l'incontro mancato (2009), Appassionatamente (2010 Schwab Project), Che cosa sono le nuvole (2012 Pasolini Project), Attraversamenti, Winnie and Sinfonia Beckettiana (2015-2018 Beckett Project). Laboratorio Permanente's structure was conceived in observance of best practice and in 2019, thanks to the support and interest of the Department of Social Services, a similar project was created in parallel for the municipality of Ravenna, involving three different local social cooperatives (La Pieve, Selenia and San Vitale).
Nerval Teatro has carried out theatre and community projects aimed at adolescents and residents in disadvantaged communities. In 2008 the project I Crociati with the Sinti community of Scampia (NA) was promoted by Puntacorsara and the Fondazione Napoli Festival. In 2011 Teatro Portasud with the citizens of the slums of Marghera (VE) was endorsed by the Municipality of Venice and Etam-Animazione Comunità e Territorio and in 2012 Gli Uccelli, with the community of ex-miners in Gavorrano (GR). The aim of these projects is to connect people to each other and to the places they live through the experience of theatre.
Over the years Nerval Teatro has become a nucleus capable of attracting a wide range of collaborators, including scholars, critics and cultural operators who have recognized the originality of its approach. This inspired the publication of the book 'La Ferita', edited by Marco Menini, which recounts and critically reflects upon their many years of activity.


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Chris Smalling concedes he doesn't know whether team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be at United next season
Swede has the option to extend his contract for another year but has held off so far
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MANCHESTER UNITED defender Chris Smalling admits that he doesn't know whether his team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be at the club next season.
The Swedish striker's contract runs out at the end of the season but there is an option to extend his stay for at least another year.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored 23 goals this season but doesn't know if he will be at the club next seasonCredit: PA:Press Association
The 35-year-old has bagged 23 goals this season in all competitions, becoming the first Red to reach the 20-goal mark since Robin van Persie in United's 2012/13 title-winning campaign.
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And Smalling insists the whole dressing room is encouraging Ibrahimovic to stay with the club.
Speaking to the Sunday People, he said: "I would definitely like to see Zlatan stay here because you can see how he has performed this year and the goals he has scored.
"If we can keep a player like that for as long as we can then all the players would be very happy with that.
"I'm not sure how long he can go on but I don't think age is a factor with him whatsoever. He has played as many games as anyone in the squad and contributed as well. It is down to how long he wants to go on.
Chris Smalling is unsure how long Zlatan Ibrahimovic can continue playing forCredit: Getty Images
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"Even in the last couple of games when maybe we have not been playing as well as we have done, when you can score goals and rely on people like that it's brilliant."
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Meet Our New Faculty Members!丨Dr. Havid Aqoma Khoiruddin, a First-time Lecturer and his Dream
As a first-time lecturer, Dr. Havid Aqoma Khoiruddin from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering describes his life at Xiamen University Malaysia as challenging and fun.
"I have never taught students before," said Dr. Havid, "They are dynamic, creative and like to make friends with faculty - really part of the younger generation."
Born and raised in Pontianak, Indonesia, Dr. Havid received his PhD in Nano Chemistry from Kookmin University, South Korea, in 2019, and continued to work as a full-time researcher before joining XMUM in March 2022.
"It's a unique teaching experience here," Dr. Havid recalls his first semester as a faculty member. "Originally, I thought this job was just teaching, but in reality, after teaching there are a lot of issues that need to be discussed about students, to ensure teaching's quality."
He described his specific daily routine: "Until last semester, I was on campus from morning to night, sometimes until midnight, dealing with all the teaching issues. Every week I needed to prepare 50 to 60 slides of teaching material. That's quite a challenge."
Fortunately, his efforts paid off for his students. They chat with him, always contacting him via online chatting apps, talking about the subject and even asking him to join their mobile game.
"They are always open to a foreign lecturer," Dr. Havid said, "I found that there is not much of a barrier between me and them."
Dr. Havid's research focuses on high-quality quantum dots and solar cells. Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor particles with a few nanometers of size, and one of the central topics in nanotechnology. Using QDs as an absorbing photoactive material can improve solar cell efficiency and generate higher photovoltages or photocurrents.
"Solar cells are one of the best clean energies - they are renewable and environmentally friendly," Dr. Havid explained. "The use of solar cells in Malaysia is increasing. As climate change has reached a certain level, this may be the best way to save our lives and preserve the earth."
To better conduct his research, Dr. Havid has joined the research center under Dr. Tan Swee Tiam, the Assistant Dean of School Energy and Chemical Engineering. Though of different research areas, he enjoys the work environment and finds it very interesting to collaborate with other faculty.
"In my department, faculty members support each other. They help me - not only with ordering materials, but also with teaching by giving me tips on how to improve my teaching skills. I enjoy working in this department at XMUM."
Dr. Havid now lives near campus with his wife and three children and spends most of his free time taking care of his children. As a foreign lecturer, he describes Malaysia as a unique country.
"In Malaysia, the three major ethnic communities - Malays, Chinese and Indians – get along very well and influence each other in every way. For example, if you try Malaysian food, you will also find some spices from India. It's very different from what I am used to."
At the end, Dr. Havid talked about his career plan and dreams:
"My dream is to become a professor abroad, outside Indonesia, somewhere with more advanced technology and education. As a researcher or lecturer, I want to connect researchers between Indonesia and Malaysia to build collaborations which will lead to better research output. This is me, an Indonesian, in Malaysia."
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