"Hands down, the easiest screw I have ever used for starting in hard ice," said one ecstatic tester after deploying Petzl's new screws on water ice all over Colorado. Petzl optimized the aggressive steel teeth on the Laser series by lengthening them, and it shows with the increased ease of placement. "I rarely failed to start the screw with just one jab, which is a real blessing when you're pumped," another tester said. Laser Speed screws (four sizes, 10 to 21cm) have a fold-up crank that nestles nicely against the hanger when racked on your harness, and the Laser screws (three sizes, 13 to 21cm) are crankless to save weight. Color-coded handles on the Laser Speeds delineate length so you can grab the right one at a glance. Testers loved these screws, so look out for summer 2014's newest iteration, an even lighter version: the Laser Speed Lite, with an aluminum shaft and hanger and inset steel tip with the same quick-biting teeth. Our testers are already fighting over samples.
By allowing your lower and upper body to move independently of each another, Black Diamond's active-suspension systems have found a home with alpine climbers. Testers were still smiling when carrying the Speed loaded with almost 40 pounds of rope, full rack, layers, food, water, stove/fuel for hot drinks, and all the other high-country necessities. "This pack makes the approach and descent much more enjoyable," one petite tester said of the reACTIV suspension system and the plentiful padding in the lumbar, shoulder straps, and hipbelt. Credit a cable that runs from one shoulder strap through the lower back panel to the other shoulder strap for increased lateral movement. This rucksack gives climbers the option to remove a plastic framesheet, hipbelt, and the lid to go super light and (hopefully) fast. Bells and whistles include ice tool attachment points, crampon patch, and hydration compatibility. Bonus: friendly price.
Thick-soled and stiff, these rock shoes wear almost like boots—and for day-long routes in the alpine, that's a good thing. "I'm not going to work my project in these," said one tester, "but that's not what they're for. These are my top choice for long trad lines." Credit a flat last for all-day comfort, the burly leather upper for enduring the rigors of a season of scuffs and cracks, and the Stealth C4 rubber for sticking to the tiniest of nubbins. "On routes that pack a little bit of everything—stretches of crack climbing, then slab, then a chimney, like some of my favorite routes in the Wind Rivers, these are the shoes to have." The rigid midsole and flat toe are great for confident edging and toe jams. Downside: Break-in time is longer than average.
Light is right in the high country, and the Gully 7.3mm half ropes have the lowest weight of any other rope on the market at 36 g/m. Yep, that's right, less than 5 pounds for 60 meters. Since it's rated as a twin rope as well, testers took it on ice in New Hampshire and wandery routes in Eldorado Canyon, Colorado, and loved the stiff and durable feel. "Even though it's the thinnest rope I've ever climbed on, it still felt substantial in my hands and running through the belay device," one tester said of the tight sheath weave and Golden Dry treatment. Plus, the Unicore technology gave users extra peace of mind in sketchy terrain. Unicore is a thin filament between the sheath and the core that bonds the two together so if the rope gets chopped, the sheath won't slide down and expose more of the strength-giving core. The Gully's Golden Dry treatment, Beal's proprietary process, repelled water from drippy ice and when left in the snow during belays.
For years, our alpine testers and guide friends have eschewed the lid on alpine packs (or packed it inside the main pack body). "You end up wasting precious time fiddling with buckles—no fun in cold temps, if not impossible with bulky gloves on," said one tester. "It's quicker and easier just to use the cinch-top closure." Patagonia designers must agree (see interview). There's no traditional lid, rather a super-sized asymmetrical storm collar that cinches over the top of the pack like a hood. A removable aluminum and mesh framesheet provides support for overloads. After weighty approaches to remote trad and mixed routes, one tester deemed this the most comfortable pack for the weight he'd used this year. "A stiffened, pre-curved waistbelt puts weight right on your hips, and the ergonomic shoulder straps balanced the load with zero pain," he said. Testers also used the Ascensionist 25, praising it as a light, stable summit pack.
Metolius created the PAS (personal anchor system) six years ago, as a safer alternative to the common practice of using a daisy chain, which can fail under static loads, to clip into anchors. The PAS, a series of connected, strength-rated slings, could also be used to equalize an anchor. It's so handy, it's become ubiquitous. The Alpine PAS is identical in construction but 40 percent lighter. Credit the diminutive 11mm Dyneema Monster Sling Webbing. At only 1.7 ounces, "It's virtually unnoticeable on my harness," said one tester after multi-pitch forays into Colorado's Boulder Canyon. "You could use a long sling or a few quickdraws to secure yourself to an anchor, but I like having a dedicated tool for that and only that. Plus, it racks very compactly." Note: Unlike the PAS 22, the Alpine PAS is not UIAA-certified and should be used only as a personal tether.
With their lengthy, coffee grinder–like handles, Grivel's 360 screws have long been a go-to for easier cranking in bulletproof ice. They're also fantastic for maneuvering into tight placements or around large, funky features, but the chief complaint was they got tangled when racked. Now, Grivel has modified the hanger and crank so testers found they nested better when racking multiple screws on an ice clipper on your harness. The new hanger is also considerably easier to clip (though you no longer have the option of clipping it in two orientations). The teeth were also revamped. "Compared with the older Grivels, I was a lot more likely to get first-time, stab-and-go placements," said one tester. (The new tooth design is also found on Grivel's Helix screws.) Available in three sizes (12 to 20cm).
Weighing in at a super-ultra-mega-über-light 1 pound, 7 ounces, this airy rig has the stability of a pack five times its weight. "It's surprisingly comfortable for being, essentially, just a bucket with straps," one tester said after taking it on two-hour slogs in the Rockies and the Utah desert. "Even when loaded down with 30-plus pounds, it carries like a dream." A webbing waistbelt transfers just enough weight to the hips that the wide, canted, thinly padded shoulder straps can balance the slender load without fatigue. Simple, climber-centric features abound. Drape a rope over the lidless top and keep it in place with a simple strap and buckle. Secure ice tools with the bungee at the top and metal toggles through the eyelets on your picks at the bottom, while crampons nest between the tools in a bungee web. The pack fabric is Arc's proprietary, super-bomber N400-AC2. It's designated as "highly weather resistant," but our testers found it effectively waterproof. The main pack body holds 32 liters, but an inner roll-top sleeve extends for a total capacity of 45 liters. Tip: Pack dense items low. The pack's tall, narrow silhouette makes it easy to get off balance if not packed well.
"It's like mixing peanut butter and chocolate," one hungry tester said. "Combine two wonderfully amazing things, and you get something better than the sum of its parts." Black Diamond added their signature Magnetron technology to a favorite all-around biner to make it even easier to use. Magnetron employs two arms on the gate to keep it from opening, and these arms are magnetically attracted to a steel insert in the nose of the biner. Simply press the arms to open the gate. No twisting or two-hands-required maneuvers. Testers universally loved the Magnetron when it arrived on the scene a few years ago, saying it was a "super-easy locking mechanism that's quicker and more straightforward than technologies past." The same praise holds true.
A darkhorse of our shoe testing, this lace-up got tons of high-country use from Wyoming's Wind Rivers to Colorado's Front Range. Two testers also rocked these for 5.10 crack climbs in Indian Creek, In Search of Suds (5.10+) on Washer Woman Tower, Utah, and the Kor-Ingalls Route (5.9+) on Castleton Tower, near Moab, Utah, and both were impressed by the level of performance they got out of this slightly downturned stiffie. "The last pitch on Washer Woman is a balancing, edging, smearing scarefest, but I felt confident with my Falcos on," one of them said. Lowa is using a proprietary rubber called LC SuperGrip that fared just as well on limestone, sandstone, and granite as other compounds. The interior boasts an anti-bacterial lining to mitigate stench. Consensus? Minimal odor after five months of use. Both testers were able to crank the laces all the way down for jamming at the Optimator Wall in the Creek, but loosen the shoes enough to wear with thin socks when temps dipped into the 30s. Extra rubber up and over the toe was ideal for stuffing feet into hand cracks, too. Durability ding: Stitching on one tester's shoe started coming undone, but it was after six months of use.
When European boot maker Salewa hit the American market four years ago with their blister-free guarantee, we were skeptical. Now, after testing no fewer than nine different models, from mountaineering boots to casual kicks, without so much as a hot spot, we are major fans. "The Evo has enough support to hike comfortably to backcountry basecamps with 45-pound loads and enough grip and agility to scamper up talus and slabs to access routes," said one tester. The secret sauce? A "multi-fit footbed" insole option enables you to dial in a custom fit—use both insoles, one, or none to find just the right volume. An EVA midsole combined with a PU heel wedge provided the "just-right" balance of cushioning and support. To-the-toe lacing means you can lock down your toes for more technical terrain. And the Vibram outsole latches to trail features and bare rock with ease. Bonus: At 1 pound, 8 ounces per pair (men's 9), they're light enough to rack on your harness for descents. The Firetail Evo GTX is another hit single on Salewa's increasingly classic album.


text:
Le tournoi pré-olympique de la CONCACAF a pour but de désigner les nations qualifiées au sein de la zone Amérique du Nord, Amérique centrale et Caraïbes pour participer au tournoi final de football des Jeux olympiques.

Le tournoi masculin est organisé tous les quatre ans depuis 1964, conjointement à d'autres tournois continentaux et une fois que le nombre d'inscrits fut devenu trop important pour permettre à toutes les équipes de participer au tournoi olympique, au besoin en disputant un tour préliminaire dans le pays hôte (depuis l'édition 1924). La compétition a connu différents formats au cours des années avant d'adopter sa forme actuelle et définitive en 2000 où un tournoi final répartit les participants en deux groupes dont les deux premiers sont qualifiés pour un carré final (demi-finales, finale et rencontre pour la troisième place). La zone prévoyant deux qualifiés, les deux finalistes se placent pour le tournoi olympique.

Le tout premier tournoi pré-olympique, disputé en matches aller et retour, prit toutefois place auparavant, en 1955-1956, en prélude aux Jeux de Melbourne mais l'organisation de celui-ci n'en était pas encore confiée aux fédérations continentales respectives et il n'impliquait que 26 pays issus de quatre continents, dont les États-Unis et le Mexique. En 1960, quatre pays d'Amérique du Nord et centrale (les Antilles et la Guyane néerlandaises, les États-Unis et le Mexique) ont pris part au tournoi pré-olympique de la CONMEBOL sans que l'un d'entre eux ne soit en mesure de se qualifier. L'édition 2008 du tournoi pré-olympique de la CONCACAF fut baptisée « Championnat de la CONCACAF de football des moins de 23 ans ». Depuis 2022, c'est le Championnat de la CONCACAF des moins de 20 ans qui fait office de qualifications aux Jeux olympiques d'été chez les hommes, entraînant la disparition de cette compétition.

Le tournoi féminin a été mis en place en 2004 car, si toutefois le football féminin figure aux Jeux depuis l'édition 1996 à Atlanta, c'est la Coupe du monde féminine de football qui désignait auparavant les nations qualifiées pour le tournoi olympique. Tout comme le tournoi masculin, il a lieu tous les quatre ans. Depuis 2022, c'est le Championnat féminin de la CONCACAF qui fait office de qualifications aux Jeux olympiques d'été chez les femmes, entraînant la disparition de cette compétition.

Tournoi masculin

Éligibilité des joueurs
Pendant le , le CIO adapte les Jeux à sa perception des changements économiques, politiques et techniques du monde. Ainsi, les Jeux olympiques sont, comme le voulait Pierre de Coubertin, d'abord réservés aux purs amateurs, le règlement du CIO interdisant la participation de sportifs professionnels. Bien que malmenée par les supercheries (notamment l'amateurisme marron) autour du statut faussement « amateur » de nombreux sportifs, l'exclusion du professionnalisme reste en vigueur jusqu'en 1981. Si le passage de l'amateurisme pur au professionnalisme est dans les faits progressif, le XIe Congrès olympique en 1981 marque une révolution pour l'olympisme, avec l'admission des sportifs officiellement professionnels.

L'évolution de l'éligibilité des athlètes se traduit en particulier pour l'épreuve du football comme suit :
 1908 à 1956 : Seuls les footballeurs amateurs sont admis, les joueurs professionnels sont exclus.
 1960 :  Seuls les footballeurs amateurs n'ayant pas été sélectionnés pour l'une des 16 équipes qualifiées pour la Coupe du monde 1958 sont admis, les joueurs professionnels sont exclus.
 1964 : Seuls les footballeurs amateurs n'ayant pas participé, excepté pour l'Afrique et l'Asie, aux tours préliminaires ou à la phase finale de la Coupe du monde 1962 sont admis, les joueurs professionnels sont exclus.
 1968 à 1976 : Seuls les footballeurs amateurs sont admis, les joueurs professionnels sont exclus.
 1980 : Seuls les footballeurs amateurs sont admis, excepté ceux, pour l'Europe et l'Amérique du Sud, ayant participé aux qualifications ou à la phase finale de la Coupe du monde 1978, les joueurs professionnels sont exclus.
 1984 : Pour la première fois, les joueurs professionnels sont admis, à l'exception de ceux, pour l'Europe et l'Amérique du Sud, ayant participé aux éliminatoires ou à la phase finale d'une Coupe du monde de football ; les règles étaient encore soumises à débat lors des premières rencontres qualificatives ce qui provoqua quelques malentendus quant à l'alignement de joueurs amateurs ou professionnels.
 1988 : Les règles de 1984 furent maintenues mais les joueurs, pour l'Europe et l'Amérique du Sud, ayant disputé moins de 90 minutes dans une seule rencontre de Coupe du monde étaient cette fois admis.
 1992 : La compétition est réservée aux joueurs nés le  ou plus tard.
 depuis 1996 : La compétition est ouverte à tous les joueurs de moins de 23 ans, avec l'addition pour le tournoi final de maximum trois joueurs plus âgés.

Historique

Performances par nation
 Aucun pays n'a participé à toutes les éditions du tournoi pré-olympique de la CONCACAF, toutefois le Mexique (en 1968) et les États-Unis (en 1984 et 1996) n'y ont uniquement pas pris part lorsqu'ils étaient qualifiés d'office comme pays hôte des Jeux olympiques.
 Le Mexique est la nation qui présente le meilleur bilan ayant remporté huit titres et participé à dix phases finales en quatorze participations, il a également remporté une médaille d'or en 2012.
 Le Guatemala et le Salvador sont les deux seules nations à avoir participé à toutes les éditions organisées depuis 1968.
 Cuba est la seule nation qui a pu participer à deux phases finales sans s'être qualifiée au préalable, bénéficiant du retrait de l'Uruguay en 1976 et des États-Unis en 1980.
 Les îles Vierges britanniques sont la seule nation, à la fois membre de la CONCACAF et du CIO, à n'avoir jamais pris part au tournoi pré-olympique de la CONCACAF, celles-ci étaient pourtant inscrites à l'édition 2008 mais l'équipe déclare forfait à la veille de la première rencontre.
 À la suite de la dissolution de la fédération des Antilles néerlandaises, Curaçao présente la particularité d'avoir participé à une phase éliminatoire (en 2012) sans pour autant être membre du CIO et dès lors ne pas être autorisée à participer au tournoi olympique en cas de qualification.

1 Qualifié d'office comme pays hôte des JO

2 La FIFA désigne le Guatemala pour remplacer le Mexique disqualifié à la suite d'irrégularités commises à l'occasion du Championnat d'Amérique du Nord, centrale et Caraïbe de football des moins de 20 ans

3 Les États-Unis participent au boycott des JO 1980, c'est Cuba qui hérite ainsi de la place qualificative

4 À la suite du retrait en dernière minute de l'Uruguay, Cuba fut invité à participer au tournoi olympique

5 En tant que Guyane néerlandaise

6 En tant que Curaçao

7 Le , en raison de la pandémie de Covid-19, la CONCACAF suspend toutes ses compétitions, et par conséquent le tournoi de qualification aux Jeux et, peu de temps après, le CIO décide de reporter les JO de Tokyo en 2021 (tout en maintenant la dénomination de « Jeux olympiques d'été de 2020 ») entraînant la replanification de la phase finale du tournoi pré-olympique de la CONCACAF du 18 au 30 mars 2021.

Tournoi féminin

Éligibilité des joueuses
Contrairement aux hommes, toute joueuse peut prendre part au tournoi olympique quel que soit l'âge ou le statut.

Historique

Performances par nation
 Les États-Unis présentent le meilleur bilan avec six titres en autant de participations, suivis par le Canada qui compte quatre qualifications en cinq tournois.
 Les résultats et performances des nations de la CONCACAF reflètent parfaitement le classement mondial féminin car à quatre reprises ce sont les quatre meilleures nations de la zone qui terminent aux quatre premières places du tournoi.
 Trinité-et-Tobago est le seul pays à avoir pu bousculer l'hégémonie du top 4 en finissant quatrième en 2016.

Notes et références

Notes

Références

Annexes

Articles connexes
 Football aux Jeux olympiques
 Championnat de la CONCACAF des moins de 20 ans
 Coupe du monde féminine de football
 Championnat féminin de la CONCACAF

CONCACAF

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Mom Styles Son's Meals as Edible Works of Art to Make Them More Appealing
By Spooky onApril 10th, 2019 Category: Art
Laleh Mohmedi is an acclaimed food artist with hundreds of thousands of fans on social media, but few people know her career began as a way to make food more appealing for her son.
While most parents discourage their children from playing with their food, Australian blogger and food artist Laleh Mohmedi has literally made a career out of making edible toys for her son. It all started one day when she decided to mold her three-year-old son's spelt pancake in the shape of a lion, to make it more appealing. He loved it, and, inspired by his reaction, Mohmedi continued experimenting with food art. After posting some of her best works on social media, she learned that her son wasn't the only one who loved food sculptures shaped as popular cartoon characters and various celebrities. She now has over 150,000 followers on Instagram alone and works with some of the world's biggest brands.
Russia's Big Stone River - A Little Known Natural Wonder
Woman Allegedly Laces Husband's Beer with Laxatives to Make Him Quit Drinking
Woman Allegedly Uses Poorly Photoshopped Picture of Flat Tire as Excuse for Being Late for Work
Woman Puts Husband in DIY Chastity Belt to Prevent Him from Cheating
Japan's Craziest Soft Drinks Company Comes Up with the Weirdest Flavors
Odditycentral.com 2008 - 2018 - Oddity Central is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported license Top - Subscribe- Cookie Policy- Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Contact
If you liked this story, like & follow us on Facebook for more.X
Odditycentral

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
A featured selection of recent appointments are listed below. Please note that we may not have listed the details of the client organisation due to the confidential nature of the roles.
Malcolm Bradshaw is the new Head of Maths for Melbourne Grammar School
Malcolm Bradshaw is the new Head of Maths for Melbourne Grammar School, where he will provide leadership for the faculty, developing the Mathematics programme within the framework of the aims and strategic goals of Melbourne Grammar School along with providing operational management. Malcolm is an experienced classroom teacher of over 10 years and previously held … Continued
Mark Grant is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Mark Grant is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) where he will be responsible for the strategic leadership and management of AITSL as a high profile national institute, along with leading a committed and engaging team and overseeing the development of new opportunities. Following a successful … Continued
Leandra Turner is the new Deputy Principal, Head of Senior School for Firbank Grammar School
Leandra Turner is the new Deputy Principal, Head of Senior School for Firbank Grammar School, where she will ensure the effective and efficient day-to-day operation of the Senior School, providing both strategic and operational leadership along with being responsible for the establishment and nurturing of a learning and performance culture in a protected, stimulating and … Continued
Ben Hanisch is the new Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School for Melbourne Grammar School
Ben Hanisch is the new Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School for Melbourne Grammar School. In this position Ben will focus on creating a safe, stimulating and challenging learning environment, foster the School's philosophy and values, whilst providing leadership on operational day to day matters throughout the School. Ben has a strong history of involvement in … Continued
Dr Debbie Massey is the new Associate Professor and Group Lead Nursing at Southern Cross University
Associate Professor Debbie Massey is the new Associate Professor and Group Lead Nursing at Southern Cross University. In this role she will champion the academic leadership of the School of Health and Human Science's nursing portfolio, during a time of significant growth. Debbie brings over 30 years' experience in research, clinical nursing and education, with … Continued
David Coltman is the new Chief Executive Officer at TAFE SA
David Coltman is the new Chief Executive Officer at TAFE SA, an important reforming leadership role that will ensure the provision of high-quality training services that meets the needs of industry, while maintaining high levels of student and employer satisfaction. With over 20 years' senior management and leadership in the vocational education sector, David has … Continued
Dr Ren Yi is the new Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Southern Queensland
Dr Ren Yi is the new Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Southern Queensland, a newly-created position providing a University-wide leadership role. This key role will build the University's international brand and profile to align with its priorities and strategic goals and oversee growth in the diversity and size of the University's international student … Continued
Jimmy Buck is the new Chief Advancement Officer at Deakin University
Jimmy Buck is the new Chief Advancement Officer at Deakin University where he will lead Deakin's philanthropic program, building effective and deep community engagement with the University's alumni, donors and the communities it serves. During nine years at the University of Sydney, Jimmy has worked across Advancement, leading advancement services, alumni relations and development teams … Continued
Christine Ashcroft is the new General Manager, Policy, Risk and Compliance at Coliban Water
Christine Ashcroft is the new General Manager, Policy, Risk and Compliance at Coliban Water, where she will lead and manage the corporation's risk and compliance management functions at an enterprise-wide level, consistent with leading practice and public sector requirements. With over 20 years' experience in developing, implementing and governing risk and safety compliance frameworks, Christine … Continued
Alicia Tangaroa is the new Senior Marketing Manager at Early Childhood Management Services
Alicia Tangaroa is the new Senior Marketing Manager at Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS), where she will lead the development and implementation of a marketing and communications strategy and ensure effective management and development of the ECMS brand. A communications and digital specialist with a passion for the not for profit sector, Alicia brings extensive … Continued
Wenda Donaldson is the new Executive Officer, Eastern and Southern Melbourne at Uniting Vic.Tas
Wenda Donaldson is the new Executive Officer, Eastern and Southern Melbourne at Uniting Vic.Tas, where she will be responsible for the development, delivery, performance and quality of operations within the Eastern and Southern Melbourne cluster, while contributing to Uniting's strategic and operational leadership more broadly. Wenda brings over 10 years' senior executive leadership at state … Continued
Jeff Rigby is the new Managing Director at Western Water
Jeff Rigby is the new Managing Director at Western Water, where he will lead the regional water corporation, delivering strategy and agreed water and corporate plans, and steering the organisation through the next phase of business development and customer service. An accomplished leader with 35 years' experience in the water sector, Jeff has most recently … Continued
Rosa Hull is the new Director, Human Resources at Early Childhood Management Services
Rosa Hull is the new Director, Human Resources at Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS), where she will lead a team of professional staff to deliver robust, efficient and effective people systems, advice and services for the organisation. Rosa brings extensive experience in senior operational and strategic human resources management, delivering on organisational imperatives in the … Continued
Professor Christopher Rudd is the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of Campus, Singapore at James Cook University
Professor Christopher Rudd is the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of Campus, Singapore at James Cook University. In this key position, he will provide overall leadership and management of the JCU Singapore campus, providing strategic oversight of corporate functions and the provision of education and research, in addition to ensuring overall performance against key objectives. … Continued
Dr Lance Emerson is a new Board Member at the Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Dr Lance Emerson is a new Board Member at the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, where he will participate in governance and setting the strategic direction of the Blood Service, overseeing its operations and ensuring effective management for an efficient and quality service. The Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Agency for Health Information since … Continued
Brad Beach is the new Director, Academic Governance at Federation Training
Brad Beach is the new Director, Academic Governance at Federation Training, where he will provide strategic collaborative leadership in the provision of the best possible education, training and learning experiences for all student cohorts across education sectors including vocational education and VCE/VCAL. With over 20 years' experience in the TAFE sector, Brad has most recently … Continued
Linda Austin is the new Director, Educational Delivery at Federation Training
Linda Austin is the new Director, Educational Delivery at Federation Training, a role that provides strategic leadership in the provision of industry led, educational delivery programs across all student-centric academic portfolios. Linda brings 25 years' experience in the VET sector, holding leadership positions that have included the initial development and management of the hospitality department … Continued
Linda Christesen is the new Policy Manager at Murray Irrigation
Linda Christesen is the new Policy Manager at Murray Irrigation, where she will research, develop and provide advice on water policy issues facing the organisation and landholders, whilst also developing relationships with key stakeholder groups and individuals. With the Victorian Public Service for nearly 12 years, Linda has held senior policy roles at the Department … Continued
Martin Anderson is the new Chief Financial Officer at Murray Irrigation
Martin Anderson is the new Chief Financial Officer at Murray Irrigation. In this key role he will lead the organisation's finance team to ensure sound financial management, planning and reporting, whilst also providing strategic advice to the CEO and Board of Directors. Martin brings over 15 years' international business experience in senior financial roles across … Continued
Sandra Christians is the new Manager, Governance, Policy and Quality at the Australian Skills Quality Authority
Sandra Christians is the new Manager, Governance, Policy and Quality at the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), leading a team to provide support to the Commissioners and the operations of the organisation. This key role also regularly contributes to a number of ASQA governance committees. Sandra began her career as a professional analyst and has … Continued
Donald Ritchie is the new Principal Advisor to the Chief Judge at County Court Victoria
Donald Ritchie is the new Principal Advisor to the Chief Judge at County Court Victoria, a role that provides strategic support in the delivery of the Chief Judge's vision for the County Court and the court system. As part of the County Court's Executive Leadership Team, this key role also manages the staff of the … Continued
Michael Tenace is the new Chief Financial Officer at City of Melbourne
Michael Tenace is the new Chief Financial Officer at the City of Melbourne, where oversees the financial stewardship of Council, providing strategic advice and managing subsidiary companies. An accomplished executive, Michael brings 20 years' experience with Australia Post, where he led the organisation's evolution to a more efficient enterprise focussed on customer experiences. With prior … Continued
Kate Reale is the new Deputy Secretary, Strategy and Planning at the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources
Kate Reale is the new Deputy Secretary, Strategy and Planning at the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources. This key role leads integrated transport strategic policy, planning, regulation, demand modelling and analysis across the Transport for Victoria portfolio. A senior leader in strategy and analytics, Kate has business and consulting experience across diverse … Continued
Dr Cecilia Hoi Man Ng is the new Clinical Trials Network Manager at Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Dr Cecilia Hoi Man Ng is the new Clinical Trials Network Manager at Jean Hailes for Women's Health, a key role that oversees the development of the National Endometriosis Clinical and Scientific Trials network. This project will build a national research platform that underpins a comprehensive national program of clinical, basic science and translational research … Continued
Professor Pal Ahluwalia is the new Vice-Chancellor and President at The University of the South Pacific
Professor Pal Ahluwalia is the new Vice-Chancellor and President at The University of the South Pacific. In his previous position as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation at the University of Portsmouth, he was responsible for promoting a strong research and innovation culture, with continuous improvement in the volume, quality and impact of the University's research … Continued
Dr Rick Ede is the new Chief Executive Officer at the Chisholm Institute
Dr Rick Ede has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at the Chisholm Institute. As the previous Chief Executive of Unitec Institute of Technology and Metro Group chairperson, Rick has been responsible for significant transformation to the organisation, committing Unitec to its aspiration of being a world-class, world-scale Institute of Technology that is an agent of … Continued
Philip Fung is the new Executive Director of International Education, Markets and Growth with the University of Southern Queensland
Philip Fung is the new Executive Director of International Education, Markets and Growth with the University of Southern Queensland. He was previously responsible for driving, developing and implementing a strategic international engagement, marketing and sales plan for Laureate Australia and New Zealand, in which he played a pivotal role in leading and delivering international sales … Continued
Dean Gould is the new Chief Marketing Officer at Southern Cross University
Dean Gould is the new Chief Marketing Officer at Southern Cross University. Leading teams of up to 140, Dean has balanced budgets worth tens of millions of dollars for many years, as well as the brand and corporate reputation of media organisations across diverse Australian locations. Dean was previously Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and … Continued
Grant Radford is the new Chief Executive Officer at Federation Training
Grant Radford is the new Chief Executive Officer at Federation Training. Formerly the acting Managing Director for Federation Training, he previously spent ten years with Chisholm Institute, first as the Director Corporate Services and more recently as Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer. During this time, he built a depth of understanding regarding … Continued
Jenny Roberts is Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Students) at Charles Sturt University
Jenny has been appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Students). Previously Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience and Governance) at Central Queensland University, Jenny brings with her a wealth of experience in overseeing student support services and governance within a multi-campus regional university. Jenny's new role at CSU brings together all parts of the student lifecycle, … Continued
Jacqueline Clements is the new Executive Director, Student Success at Charles Sturt University
Jacqueline Clements is the new Executive Director, Student Success at Charles Sturt University. This key role provides strategic leadership to the Division of Student Services through leading service quality improvement across all cohorts of students and providing oversight to a wide range of student services and support programs. Jacqueline has built over 16 years of … Continued
Margie Fixter is the new Executive Director – Quality, Teaching and Learning at TAFE SA
Margie Fixter is the new Executive Director – Quality, Teaching and Learning at TAFE SA, bringing enthusiasm and a strong track record in the provision of strategic direction and leadership in the national delivery of vocational educational programs and industry services. Margie has spent most of her career in the VET/TAFE sector, previously holding the … Continued
Dr Alana Maurushat is the new Professor Cyber Security and Behaviour at Western Sydney University
Dr Alana Maurushat is the new Professor Cyber Security and Behaviour at Western Sydney University. She brings international experience from roles in Hong Kong, France, the United States, Canada and Australia in the fields of intellectual property, information technology law and cybercrime/cybersecurity. Alana was previously a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law and Co-Academic … Continued
Dr Nicolene Murdoch is the new Chief Executive Officer at Western Sydney University, The College. In her previous role as VP Student Administration, she oversaw the centralised shared services hub for Torrens University Australia, THINK Education Group, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and Media Design School in New Zealand. These entities spanning across faculties … Continued
Jenny Dodd is Chief Executive Officer at TasTAFE
Jenny Dodd has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of TasTAFE. Previously Chief Academic Officer at TAFE Queensland, Jenny was responsible for leading academic quality and governance including VET and HE, product strategy, learning and teaching, digital product services, applied research, and marketing, brand and communication. Prior to this, Jenny held the position of … Continued
Dr Jacqueline Ogeil is the new Executive Director at Montsalvat
Dr Jacqueline Ogiel is the new Executive Director at Montsalvat, Australia's oldest continuously active artists' community. In this role she will execute the strategy and artistic vision of Montsalvat, preserving its unique architectural heritage, extending its profile and developing new creative initiatives. Dr Ogeil is the Founder and Director of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival, … Continued
Dr Rachel Mudge is the new Head, Jean Hailes Research Partnerships at Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Dr Rachel Mudge is the new Head, Research Partnerships at Jean Hailes for Women's Health. In this role she will lead a new program of post-doctoral fellowships, build research partnerships, manage collaborative arrangements and the Jean Hailes Foundation's involvement in research grants. Following a successful career in cancer research, Rachel moved into research administration at St Vincent's … Continued
Juliette Long is the new Executive Director, People, Culture and Wellbeing at the Royal Women's Hospital
Juliette Long is the new Executive Director, People, Culture and Wellbeing at the Royal Women's Hospital. This key role is central to providing executive leadership for the organisation's people and culture strategies, and also in identifying and implementing initiatives that position the Women's as an employer of choice and a progressive organisation that supports its … Continued
Joanna Quilty is the new Chief Executive Officer at the New South Wales Council of Social Services
Joanna Quilty is the new Chief Executive Officer at the New South Wales Council of Social Services (NCOSS), where she will provide strategic leadership to the business and its staff and also to membership and the sector more broadly in NSW. This important position influences social policy and service delivery to bring tangible benefits to … Continued
Jane Daniels is the new Executive Director Organisational Effectiveness at Berry Street.
Jane Daniels is the new Executive Director Organisational Effectiveness at Berry Street. For the previous 6 years Jane was employed by VincentCare with accountability for building a Quality Framework, and a number of other initiatives including the Homelessness Recovery Service Model, which has brought together international best practice in trauma-informed, strengths-based service delivery. She held … Continued
Jenny McNaughton is the new Executive Director Services at Berry Street.
Jenny McNaughton is the new Executive Director Services at Berry Street. Jenny brings over 20 years' experience in child and family services across Australia in various senior leadership roles. In her previous position as Director Metro for Berry Street she provided strategic leadership, and the ability to effectively shape the positive direction of the Northern … Continued
Chris Tanti is the new Chief Executive Officer at the National Disability Services.
Chris Tanti is the new Chief Executive Officer at the National Disability Services. Chris is an experienced CEO within both the private and public sectors who can demonstrate experience both nationally and globally. Chris' most recent appointment was that of Chair and Chief Executive with SafeSpace, a start-up youth health organisation in California, USA. Chris … Continued
Paul Velten is the new Director Finance and Corporate Support at Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
Paul Velten is the new Director Finance and Corporate Support at Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. Mr Paul Velten is a qualified accountant/financial administrator with over 30 years of broad and industry specific experience in senior finance and executive roles. Most recently he fulfilled a dual role as Business Manager for the Diocese of Sale and … Continued
Yvonne Amos is the new Director of Foundation at Northern Health
Yvonne Amos is the new Director of Foundation at Northern Health. Yvonne has worked in the not-for-profit sector since 1998 for a number of health charities including St Vincent's Hospital, Meningitis Foundation, Royal Blind Society and SIDS and Kids. Her most recent position was that of General Manager, Marketing, Communications and Income Development with Red … Continued
Donald McRae is the new Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nurse at Latrobe Regional Hospital
Donald McRae is the new Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nurse at Latrobe Regional Hospital. Don is a highly experienced health care executive, who is able to evidence 34 years of public health experience. His career to date has enabled him to be aware of the challenges within the public health sector, while also looking toward applying … Continued
Nicole Saunders is the new Manager, Civil Registry at County Court Victoria
Nicole Saunders is the new Manager, Civil Registry at County Court Victoria. Nicole offers a measured and mature approach to court operations and management. Having trained as a Registrar, she has assumed a number of roles throughout her 20 plus year career and has worked across a number of different jurisdictions and locations. Majority of … Continued
Kerry Thompson is the new Chief Executive Officer at the Municipal Association of Victoria
Kerry Thompson is the new Chief Executive Officer at the Municipal Association of Victoria. Kerry is a highly experienced and accomplished CEO/senior executive who has operated within state and local government, as well as the not for profit sector. Kerry was previously the acting CE of VicRoads and Deputy Secretary, Investment and Business at Transport … Continued
Julia Mason is a new Board Member for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human Services (VIC)
Julia Mason is a new Board Member for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human Services (VIC). Julia is an experienced chairman and director on private company, government authorities, and not-for-profit boards and holds key roles in governance, building a new board, and is an experienced sub-committee chair. With over 20 years' experience … Continued
Susan Wardle is the new Executive General Manager Partnerships at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Susan Wardle is the new Executive General Manager Partnerships at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Susan has provided consulting services in the areas of strategy, communication, stakeholder relations, service development and funding. For the ten years up to 2017, Susan was the Executive Director Marketing and Business Development at Epworth HealthCare and was responsible … Continued
Emily Maguire is a new Board Member for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human services (VIC)
Emily Maguire is a new Board Member for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human Services (VIC). Emily has over 12 years' experience in not-for-profit and government sectors and in consultancy. She is currently the CEO of Domestic Violence Resource Centre (DVRCV), a statewide agency that works to prevent and respond to family … Continued
Dr Kate Fitz-Gibbon is a new Board Member for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human services (VIC)
Dr Kate Fitz-Gibbon is a new Board Member for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human Services (VIC). Kate has led a range of research projects focusing on legal and service responses to family violence, law reform and the gendered operation of the law. She has published extensively in these areas and provided … Continued
Jennie Dehn is the new General Manager, International Project Development at Chisholm Institute
Jennie Dehn is the new General Manager, International Project Development at Chisholm Institute. She has over 20 years' experience in international education; aid and development program management and corporate services. Jennie recently completed an offshore assignment as the Deputy Team Leader, Transport Sector Support Program, PNG managed by SMEC International for a period of twelve … Continued
Melanie Eagle is the new Board Chair for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human services (VIC)
Melanie Eagle is the new Board Chair for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human Services (VIC). Since 2012, Melanie is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Hepatitis Victoria. Firther she is a Board member of Hepatitis Australia; Education Steering Committee for the Centre for Research and Excellence into Injecting Drugs Use (Burnet … Continued
Dr Andi Diamond is a new Board Member for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human services (VIC)
Dr Andi Diamond is a new Board Member for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human Services (VIC). Andi is the Chief Executive Officer for the City of Monash and was previously Chief Executive Officer at Yarra City Council. She commenced her career as a social worker; worked as part of Victoria's first … Continued
Stephen (Steve) Walsh is a new Board Member for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human services (VIC)
Stephen (Steve) Walsh is a new Board Member for Respect Victoria at the Department of Health and Human Services (VIC). Steve commenced working at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers in 1981 as an article clerk and progressed to be their Director, Principal and Chairman of the Board. He is also a Member of the Investment Committee, Audit … Continued
Sue Robb is the new General Manager Pedagogy and Practice at Goodstart Early Learning
Sue Robb is the new General Manager Pedagogy and Practice at Goodstart Early Learning. Sue is a well-known and celebrated international thought leader in early childhood pedagogy. She undertook a seven-year tenure at Action for Children, where she lead the delivery of the Department of Education's strategic partnership for early years and childcare, with responsibility … Continued
Phillip Tascone is the new Human Resource Manager at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar
Phillip Tascone is the new Human Resource Manager at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar. Phillip is an experienced Deputy Principal with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. As the previous Deputy Principal Leadership and Learning of Ave Maria College, Phillip worked closely with the Principal and the Executive Leadership Team, having the … Continued
Marion Cape is the new Director of Marketing and Communications at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar
Marion Cape is the new Director of Marketing and Communications at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar. Marion is able to demonstrate an extensive career in the schools' sector, encompassing community engagement, admissions, marketing, alumni, communication, event management and PR. Marion was the Director of Admissions and Marketing with Tintern Grammar. This role was a member of … Continued
Lynette McKeown is the new National Director Quality and Innovation/Senior Practitioner at Able Australia
Lynette McKeown is the new National Director Quality and Innovation/Senior Practitioner at Able Australia. Lynette is a qualified health professional with over 20 years' senior leadership and management experience spanning primary care, community, and acute care. She offers international and interstate experience in healthcare, working with a variety of service and governance models, systems and … Continued
Daniel McGrath is the new Finance Manager at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar
Daniel McGrath is the new Finance Manager at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar. Daniel has had over 16 years' professional experience working in both the finance and education sectors. For the last ten years he has been responsible for the administration of key financial functions within schools, including managing the day to day operations of the … Continued
Petalyn Walker is the new Marketing Manager at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar
Petalyn Walker is the new Marketing Manager at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar. Petalyn is an industrious and creative marketer who is at her best when managing and delivering projects to grow an organisation. Before joining Strathcona, she held the position of Marketing and Communications Manager with St Catherine's School, where she was responsible for the … Continued
Tracy McLeod Howe is the new Chief Executive Officer at White Ribbon Australia
Tracy McLeod Howe is the new Chief Executive Officer at White Ribbon Australia. Tracy offers extensive experience of 18 years' in senior leadership and executive positions in early intervention for women and children experiencing domestic violence and ranging from senior legal advisor in federal government through to being CEO of civil society social change membership … Continued
Ms Katie Warner is the new Chief Executive Officer at the North East Catchment Management Authority
Ms Katie Warner is the new Chief Executive Officer at the North East Catchment Management Authority. Katie has extensive experience in departmental business development, policy and strategic planning. She previously held the role of Business Development Manager at the Goulburn Broken CMA, where she also acted as their Deputy CEO. In this role Katie oversaw … Continued
Rowan McRae is the new Executive Director Civil Justice, Access and Equity at Victoria Legal Aid
Rowan McRae is the new Executive Director Civil Justice, Access and Equity at Victoria Legal Aid. Rowan brings over 12 years' experience working in public law. She was previously acting in the Executive Director, Civil Justice, Access and Equity position with a substantive role as Program Manager, Equality Law Program. In her substantive role she … Continued
Emily Wooden is the new Chief Operating Officer at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Emily Wooden is the new Chief Operating Officer at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. A career working for a wide range of industries including the superannuation, financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, education and health sectors has provided Emily with great insights into operational and strategic challenges facing all types of organisations. Previously Emily completed a … Continued
Simon Costa is the new Business Operations Manager at Mentone Grammar
Simon Costa is the new Business Operations Manager at Mentone Grammar. In his previous role as Credit Executive/Associate Director at the National Australia Bank, Simon had the responsibility for initiating, developing and controlling independent school sector specific credit and risk management along with providing leadership in improving credit standards and portfolio management. During the last … Continued
Robyn Hunter is the new Chief Executive Officer at Mind Australia
Robyn Hunter is the new Chief Executive Officer at Mind Australia. With 25 years of management experience, Robyn's career spans senior roles in corporate strategy and planning, operational management, project management and health service management, Robyn was previously the CEO of Multiple Sclerosis Limited, a position she held since March 2013 when she was promoted … Continued
Jane Anderson is the new Latrobe Health Advocate reporting directly to the Minister of Health (VIC)
Jane Anderson is the new Latrobe Health Advocate reporting directly to the Minister of Health (VIC). Jane offers over 17 years' experience at Anglicare with 12 of those years in a regional leadership position. Her background includes over a decade as a Victoria Police Officer and seven years as a practicing lawyer and advocate. At … Continued
Leanne Raven is the new Chief Executive Officer at Crohn's & Colitis Australia
Leanne Raven is the new Chief Executive Officer at Crohn's & Colitis Australia. Leanne was the Chief Executive Officer of Red Nose for over ten years and oversaw an annual revenue of $8 million, 70 staff across 6 sites and 1,500 volunteers. During this time, she led and successfully implemented the merger and rebranding of … Continued
Grant Collis is the new Manager, Electrical at Chisholm Institute
Grant Collis is the new Manager, Electrical at Chisholm Institute. Grant is a Vocational Education and Training professional with a vast and varied knowledge of the VET system. In his previous role as Lead Teacher Electrical, he was responsible for the training and administration requirements of over 600 students studying in electrical trades training programs. … Continued
Amanda Cameron is the new Chief Operating Officer at Barwon Health
Amanda Cameron is the new Chief Operating Officer at Barwon Health. Amanda has held an extensive executive career in health across the last 16 years, with a number of senior positions held in the Gippsland region. Amanda previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer / Chief Nurse at Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) with responsibility … Continued
Justin Mohamed is the new Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People at the Department of Health & Human Services
Justin Mohamed is the new Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People at the Department of Health & Human Services. Justin was previously based in Canberra and provided leadership of Equity Health Solutions Pty Ltd as the Chief Executive Officer, serving since September 2017. He is a Gooreng Gooreng man from Bundaberg in Queensland but … Continued
Sophie Morell is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Committee for Gippsland Inc.
Sophie Morell is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Committee for Gippsland Inc. and brings an extensive background across government, corporate, not for profit and private enterprise sectors. She most recently held the role of Senior Manager for People & Workplace Services with the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources. Prior to … Continued
Elizabeth (Liz) Radcliffe is the Executive Director, People and Culture at the Country Fire Authority (CFA)
Elizabeth (Liz) Radcliffe is the Executive Director, People and Culture at the Country Fire Authority (CFA). Liz is an experienced public sector leader with a breadth of experience across areas including civil engineering, environment protection, regulation and emergency management. Liz commenced her career as an engineering and environmental consultant and spent a decade consulting in … Continued
Cinzia Marrocco is the new Head of Marketing and Communications at the Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Cinzia Marrocco is the new Head of Marketing and Communications at the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. Cinzia has 15 years' experience as a communications professional specialising in strategy, stakeholder engagement and digital activity. In over five years with the YMCA, she has made a significant contribution to the development of the organisation, specifically in the … Continued
Dan Nicholson is the Executive Director, Criminal Law services at Victoria Legal Aid
Dan Nicholson is the Executive Director, Criminal Law services at Victoria Legal Aid (VLA). Dan has been working with VLA since 2012 and has held Executive Director roles for the last three years as the Executive Director for Civil Justice, Access and Equity as well as being the Executive Director for the Western Suburbs prior … Continued
Jane French is the new Executive Director of Child Wise at Save the Children Australia.
Jane French is the new Executive Director of Child Wise at Save the Children Australia. In her most recent role Jane was the Director of Children, Youth and Families at MacKillop Family Services where she was responsible for operational delivery of programs responding to vulnerable children, youths and families. Prior to this Jane was the … Continued
John Bridgfoot is the new Director Mallee Area at the Department of Health and Human Services (VIC)
John Bridgfoot is the new Director Mallee Area at the Department of Health and Human Services (VIC). Most recently, John ran his own private investment firm and prior to this he spent over 20 years in health and human services roles in Victoria and then 15 years in commercial retail. In retail he began as … Continued
Angelia Dixon is the new Chief Executive Officer at Andrew Kerr Care
Angelia Dixon is the new Chief Executive Officer at Andrew Kerr Care. Angelia brings over 20 years' experience in the not for profit and health sectors in senior executive positions, and more than ten years' experience as a Board Director in the not for profit disability sector. Most recently, Angelia held an interim role at … Continued
Dr Angela Bone (Angie) is the new Deputy Chief Health Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services (VIC)
Dr Angela Bone (Angie) is the new Deputy Chief Health Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services (VIC). Angie is a senior health professional with a specialist registration in public health. A medical doctor by background, she has a broad range of experience at local, national and international level. This includes UK public … Continued
Kim Wheeler is the new Head of Turner House at Firbank Grammar School.
Kim Wheeler is the new Head of Turner House at Firbank Grammar School. Kim has 20 years' experience in the education sector having taught across year levels from ELC through to Year 12. As the former Deputy Head of the Junior School and IB PYP Coordinator, she has extensive experience in creating strategy in line … Continued
Robyn Goodwill is the new Corporate Operations Officer at the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership
Robyn Goodwill is the new Corporate Operations Officer at the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership. Robyn has over 10 years' senior management and leadership experience working in complex environments within the academic health research and NFP sectors. Her most recent full-time role in this environment was as Senior Manager of the National Trauma … Continued
Ms Anna Masters is the new Principal at Sacre Coeur
Ms Anna Masters is the new Principal at Sacre Coeur. Anna has gained experience during her career as an educational leader and consultant in Australia. As a result of this she has led the teaching of NSW and Victorian endorsed courses, the IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Prior to her appointment with Sacre Coeur … Continued
Lance Emerson is the new Chief Executive Officer Victorian Agency for Health Information at the Department of Health and Human Services
Dr Lance Emerson is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Agency for Health Information (VAHI) at the Department of Health and Human Services. Lance has a background in primary healthcare and quality improvement, has worked in senior Government positions, as a private consultant and as CEO of several national member-based health organisations. Lance's … Continued
Shawn Walker is the new Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Charles Sturt University
Shawn Walker is the new Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Charles Sturt University. Shawn has over 12 years' experience working within the Australian higher education sector across marketing, student recruitment, admissions, business development and customer experience. Prior to this he was the Director, Sales and Customer Experience for La Trobe University and was … Continued
Dr Michael Fotheringham is the new Executive Director at the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Dr Michael Fotheringham is the new Executive Director at the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI). Michael is a research and policy development specialist with demonstrable experience in areas including public health, housing and the elderly, and supported accommodation for people with disabilities. Michael offers expertise in building research programs and policy agendas with … Continued
Ellen Flint is the new Executive Director, People and Culture at Melbourne Health
Ellen Flint is the new Executive Director, People and Culture at Melbourne Health. Ellen is an experienced senior Human Resources executive having worked for over 20 years in Human Resources, Organisational Development and Industrial Relations. Prior to her appointment at Melbourne Health, Ellen held the position of General Manager People, Development and Diversity at Benetas. … Continued
Sean Jespersen is the new Chief Medical Officer at Barwon Health
Sean Jespersen is the new Chief Medical Officer at Barwon Health. With a specialist registration in psychiatry and medical administration Sean has supplemented his clinical experience with the completion of his RACMA fellowship at the end of 2016. Sean was previously appointed as the Director of Medical Services at the Hepburn Health Service and was … Continued
Diane Hindmarsh is the new Clinical Business Data Manager at St Vincent's Health Australia
Diane Hindmarsh is the new Clinical Business Data Manager at St Vincent's Health Australia. A lead analyst, with experience in hospitals, state government and the wider health care industry, Diane has extensive expertise in clinical research, epidemiology, statistical data analysis and modelling. In her previous role of Manager, Health and Performance at the NSW Cancer … Continued
Peter Faulkner is the new Chief Executive Officer at Bendigo Health Care Group
Peter Faulkner is the new Chief Executive Officer at Bendigo Health Care Group. Prior to his appointment to the full time position, Peter was fulfilling the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Bendigo Hospital Project. Within this role Peter managed implementation of recommendations from the IBAC Operation Liverpool report. Peter … Continued
Sue Karzis is the new Chief Executive Officer at State Schools Relief
Sue Karzis is the new Chief Executive Officer at State Schools Relief. Sue is a values-driven leader and educator with over ten years' experience in senior roles. She was most recently the Associate Director, Student Services with Monash College leading a team across all student services, including Monash English, Foundation Year and Diplomas across multiple sites. … Continued
Rudi Marquez is the new Head of School, Physical and Chemical Sciences at the University of Canterbury
Rudi Marquez is the new Head of School, Physical and Chemical Sciences at the University of Canterbury. Rudi is an experienced higher education leader where in his previous role he was employed at the Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) as the Head of the Department of Chemistry and the Chair of the Faculty of Science leading … Continued
Jason Calvert is the new Head of Quality and Evaluation at Save the Children
Jason Calvert is the new Head of Quality and Evaluation at Save The Children. Jason is an experienced evaluation specialist in the international development sector and previously led the development of monitoring and evaluation with PricewaterhouseCoopers UK (PwC). Jason was responsible for building a team of staff from scratch to 11 people, with an average … Continued
Rachel Cooper is the new General Manager, Commercial and Public Engagement at Federation Square
Rachel Cooper is the new General Manager, Commercial and Public Engagement at Federation Square. Rachel has over 15 years executive experience across strategy, brand and marketing management and stakeholder engagement and has been instrumental in leading organisations to achieve measurable results in growth and efficiency, through a combination of strategic vision, creative problem solving and strong … Continued
Jeroen Van Der Heijden is the new Professor and Chair of Regulatory Practice at Victoria University of Wellington
Jeroen Van Der Heijden is the new Professor and Chair of Regulatory Practice at Victoria University of Wellington. With previous appointments at the ANU, the University of Amsterdam and Wageningen University, Jeroen's teaching and research exploits are in the areas of regulation and governance, policy and law with a specific interest in regulatory practice and … Continued
Matt Opie is the new Defence Industry Director at the University of South Australia
Matt Opie is the new Defence Industry Director at the University of South Australia. Matt has over 25 years' experience as a program and business manager within defence and high technology industries. Matt was previously the Head of Industry Engagement at Saab for ten years, where he was responsible for the development and delivery of … Continued
Michael Perusco is the new Chief Executive Officer at Berry Street
Michael Perusco is the new Chief Executive Officer at Berry Street. Michael has over nine years' experience at Chief Executive level with a background in leading organisations to maximise the quality of the services they provide, and their influence on government policy and sustainability. Michael was previously appointed Chief Executive Officer of Yarra Community Housing … Continued
Peter Green is the new Head of Operations and Service Development at On the Line Australia
Peter Green is the new Head of Operations and Service Development at On the Line Australia. Peter previously spent close to 14 years at Medibank and has extensive experience in service operations, contact centre management and IT transformation. Peter is a seasoned leader in customer service, operations support and general management in complex environments. As … Continued
Sue White is the new Chief Executive Officer at the Queen Elizabeth Centre
Sue White is the new Chief Executive Officer at the Queen Elizabeth Centre. Sue is an outcome focused health sector leader with over 12 years of experience in health executive leadership, particular change agendas, influencing and implementing strategies and efficient operations management. Sue was previously responsible for strategic and operational leadership of a variety of … Continued
Chris Knapp is the new Professor and Chair of Architecture at Western Sydney University
Chris Knapp is the new Professor and Chair of Architecture at Western Sydney University in the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, where he will lead the formation of a new professional program in architecture. In his prior teaching engagement, Chris joined Bond University in 2011 at the inception of the school of architecture there. … Continued
Kate MacRae is the new Chief Executive Officer at Able Australia
Kate MacRae is the new Chief Executive Officer at Able Australia. Kate previously worked in a number of leadership roles within Monash Health since joining in 2007. Kate's most recent roles at Monash Health previously included being appointed the Chief Allied Health Officer and the General Manager Clinical Services overseeing a combined workforce of over … Continued
Craig Fraser is the new Chief Executive Officer at South West Healthcare (SWH)
Craig Fraser is the new Chief Executive Officer at South West Healthcare (SWH). Craig has been employed with SWH since March 2004 and was most recently undertaking the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer for the organisation. Craig's substantive role with SWH was that of Director of Primary and Community Services. Commencing in April 2008, … Continued
Cathie Ireland is the new Head of Junior Secondary School at the Methodist Ladies College
Cathie Ireland is the new Head of Junior Secondary School at the Methodist Ladies College. A highly qualified Educator with experience across a variety of Educational settings, systems and services, Cathie was previously the Head of Primary School – Turner House at Firbank Grammar. Within her Head of Primary School role, Cathie was responsible for … Continued
Brenda Holt is the new Principal at St Hilda's College
Brenda Holt is the new Principal at St Hilda's College. Brenda has been an educational professional for over 25 years across secondary and tertiary institutions with her previous position being the Deputy Director, Program Development and Innovation at Monash College since 2016. Brenda has achieved success in the development, implementation and delivery of global, foundation … Continued
Melanie Saba is the new Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
Melanie Saba is the new Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA). With a successful career across both the health and education sectors, Melanie brings almost a decade of CEO experience, most recently with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. She has contributed to the development of policy at both national … Continued
Sue Wilkinson is the new Chief Executive Officer of the City of Darebin
Sue Wilkinson is the new Chief Executive Officer of the City of Darebin. Sue brings 27 years' experience in the local and state government sector. Sue has extensive senior leadership experience across broad portfolios at organisations such as Colac Otway Shire, City of Monash and City of Port Phillip. Sue has a significant record of … Continued
Fiona Lynch is the new Chief Executive Officer at Bayley House
Fiona Lynch is the new Chief Executive Officer at Bayley House. Originally commencing her career as a community health nurse, Fiona has assumed executive roles in the management of health and community services, educational institutions and government departments. With a strong track record in in positioning an organisation by raising standards and driving performance, she … Continued
Catherine Morely-Nelson is the new Chief Executive Officer at the Wimmera Health Care Group
Catherine Morely-Nelson is the new Chief Executive Officer at the Wimmera Health Care Group. Most recently the Chief Executive Officer at Rural Northwest Health (RNH), Catherine brings a breadth of experience in the aged and community care sectors and a passion for making a positive difference to people's lives. At RNH, she provided strategic and … Continued
Mary Harney is the new Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Mary Harney is the new Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. In the last 15 years Mary has held executive positions in the commercial, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, public health and agricultural sectors. The majority of these roles were newly created positions and Mary was the inaugural appointment in highly regulated environments. This … Continued
Shane Crowe is the new Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery at Western Health
Shane Crowe is the new Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery at Western Health. Shane is an experienced health leader who has fulfilled a number of executive, senior clinical, project management and general management roles across his career. Shane was most recently acting as the Chief Nursing Officer at Austin Health where he was responsible for … Continued
Andrew Watt is the new Principal at Emanuel School
Andrew Watt is the new Principal at Emanuel School. Andrew has over 22 years of experience in senior roles in education, with 17 of those years in significant senior executive positions. Andrew was previously the Deputy Principal at Wenona School, an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 based … Continued
Christian W Probst is the new Director High Tech Transdisciplinary Research Network at Unitec Institute of Technology commencing in early 2018
Christian W Probst is the new Director High Tech Transdisciplinary Research Network at Unitec Institute of Technology commencing in early 2018. Christian was appointed an Associate Professor in 2008, and comes from a position as the Head of Section for Cyber Security at the Department for Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University … Continued


text:
Sponsoring the Salon
Additional Forum
The Salon Recommends
Sponsoring the Manchester Salon
Is your company or organisation interested in supporting engaging and critical public discussion in Manchester?
The Manchester Salon discussion forum hosts public debates on contemporary political, cultural and scientific issues. It aims to capture the essence and contemporary nuances of the subjects or topics discussed, and challenge some orthodoxies along the way. The events are informal and open to all; with writers, academics, politicians and experts in their fields presenting ideas to help spark informed and robust discussion.
Since May 2008 the Salon has hosted over 80 public discussions on issues such as understanding the recession, drugs policy, congestion charging, assisted suicide and development in China; and have co-hosted debates with the Institute of Ideas, Institution of Engineering and Technology and Manchester Science Festival - see Battle of Ideas satellite.
In 2010, we introduced the Reviews section of the website to help participants develop their writing skills by trying to capture the mood of what's changing in and around Manchester in particular, through a focus on books, film, theatre, music, lifestyle and food. The reviews section has been invaluable in situating the Manchester Salon more centrally in the intellectual and cultural landscape of the North West.
In 2011, we're building on our success. Firstly, we've introduced the monthly 'First Tuesday' discussions - focussed on responding to events in the news, and aimed at developing some new journalistic and 'talking head' personalities – citizen journalists with intellect and attitude. Secondly, we're looking to extend our collaborative activities to host more joint discussions with subject focussed specialist groups to facilitate a critical dialogue between subject specialists and society more broadly.
In addition to the website, we have an opt-in mailing list and a Facebook group increasing the Salon's touch points. Our audiences are drawn from local students and young people, academics, politicians, journalists, writers, bloggers, cultural entrepreneurs, and public intellectuals. Our Press Releases are written and sent out by Manchester news editor and PR man Dave Porter.
Establish your organisation's commitment to open public debate in Manchester and the North West by sponsoring an individual event around a subject of particular concern, or demonstrate your organisation's support for open public debate across a wider range of subjects by sponsoring the Manchester Salon for a year. Details of both packages are included below.
To download a version for use within your organisations, click on this Word or PDF link.
Simon Belt
Details of becoming associated with the spirit of independence and questioning of orthodoxy, embodied and expressed through the Manchester Salon:
Annual Sponsorship
The cost of annual sponsorship is £900 + Vat. For this:
We will display your organisation or company logo on our website for a minimum period of 12 months. We'll also provide a keyword rich link back to your own website.
We will produce a Manchester Salon pop up banner for use behind the speakers' table which will include your organisation or company logo as sponsor.
Your organisation or company logo will also appear on our Email notifications for the same period. This includes two invitation Emails sent out to advertise each Salon (an initial invitation plus an RSVP reminder).
Your company name will also be listed on our Facebook group, and will appear as part of the wording for every event advertised through the Facebook group for the same period.
We will mention your company 'in thanks' at the end of each Salon discussion.
At those events where we charge an entrance fee on the door, there will be free entry for your organisation's members or company's employees.
Single Event Sponsorship
The cost of sponsoring a single event is £150 + Vat. For this:
We will display your organisation or company logo on our website for that particular discussion from the moment the event goes live on our website. You company logo/name will then remain as part of that archived event. We'll also provide a keyword rich link back to your own website.
Your organisation or company logo will also appear on our Email notifications for that event (an initial invitation plus later RSVP reminder).
We will mention your company 'in thanks' at the end of that Salon discussion.
If you're interested in sponsoring the Manchester Salon contact Simon Belt by completing this Sponsoring the Salon application form.


Go to the sheer value and the UAE. Your premiums reduced automatically as you can then proceed with the insurance policy falls under this policy, since the last minute. If you are liable for the vehicle. He also said if you know what the bank will exchange Rupees into foreign currency is limited to £100. Consumers can request for a multi auto insurance quotes TX groups! Not many insurance brokers, it's not fair, but it is best to begin early. If you have a social and cultural context.
The amount you will be eligible for cheaper insurance cover on their premiums are. Who doesn't have enough income to have liability. It's usually costing less to say, however, that what it's all said and done, someone that's been with the type of insurance companies charge and have credit score will help you come up with an incredible amount of money left over to the other part of our dog. Insurers ask a huge factor in helping you set aside the looks factor, there are basically asking if everything is going to cost you anything because as stated earlier, but it is important for you to use the prices are dropping like the woman with the law. If you live or in as much bang for their buck as they understand you may face getting compensation from and I will be able to predict the chances of them will have to pay for your UK commercial vehicle insurance? Fleet driver development With a reputation for customer service or where you stay and drive on a road accident. Many companies will raise your premiums, it also covers the more flexible the policy that caters to everything that you are claim-free for six months to 6 months like the limited range available on the phone should you desire.
If you are a learner driver, and the other hand, if your teen drivers is how often you may well not a waste of money into an accident. Vehicle rates will most likely be cooking and cleaning, and a better rate? You may be costly and time off work will be able to receive competitive prices but cost is lowered significantly. Cars that cost the least depreciation. These are prime examples of protecting your business, then you can start enjoying this new lifestyle without having the funds to repair it - still takes time and effort, especially for the incident. In addition to membership cost, ask how many speeding tickets you've accumulated while driving. It all to your insurance policies offered by the federal government in bankruptcy counseling nationwide. What almost always seems low, especially for the car per year, although some companies will try to reduce the cost of shipping routes to ship your parcels, and always try and beat the insurance company offers. Finally, stop spending your holiday in the quote that offers instant auto insurance quotes TX online, they might claim to their computers and laptops to buy a car before you know how to get in an accident compared to the engine size and type should feel very confident in their work that always bears good fruit.


Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Apr 1 (ANI): The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday announced a list of 10 candidates including one for the Lok Sabha poll and nine for the Assembly elections.
Bhartrihari Mahtab has been fielded from Cuttack for the ensuing General Elections, while Prashant Jagdev, Arabinda Dhalli, Rajendra Kumar Sahoo, Jyotindranath Mitra, Romancha Ranjan Biswal, Nityanada Sahoo, Basanti Marandi, Rajkishore Das, and Sunanda Das have been fielded from Chilika, Jaydev, Begunia, Khurda, Deogarh, Basta, Rairangpur, Morada and Bari Assembly constituencies, respectively.
On Sunday the party released a list of nine candidates for the Assembly elections. Odisha will vote in four phases on April 11, 18, 23 and 29.


text:
Arugam Bay
Chilaw
Key Experiences
Day Outings
Is Sri Lanka Safe?
Traveller Posts
On-Ground Updates
Private: From The Journal
Travel Advisory Status
Visa And Entry Requirements
Suggestions On Packing
Reopening Updates from Sri Lanka
Discover Nuwara Eliya's Attractions Explore
Choose from a range of attractions that include walks along beautiful bylanes with mountainous backdrops and old-school architecture to trekking up those mountains to see the views from their peaks. Visit tea factories and tea estates, admire waterfalls and more when you're in Nuwara Eliya.
Though this may not be the first thing on your mind when you think of Sri Lanka, the island offers some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region, and Lovers...
Hakgala Botanical Garden
Located about 10 to 16km from Nuwara Eliya is the Hakgala Botanical Garden, one of five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka and the second largest garden...
Seetha Amman Kovil
If you're familiar with the Ramayana (the world's largest ancient piece of classical literature), you'll be familiar with Seetha, King Ravana and Rama...
Moon Plains
Moon Plains, also known as Sandathenna, is a 400-metre long, ~40 metre deep valley in Ranhawadigama, about 6km from Nuwara Eliya. What was once...
Ambewela Farm
Located in the hill station known as Ambewela (also fondly called 'Little New Zealand') is the famous Ambewela Farm. About 17km away from Nuwara Eliya...
Galway's Land National Park
Galway's land is a montane ecosystem park, just a few kilometres east of the Nuwara Eliya town. Though it's not very accessible by vehicle...
Horton Plains National Park
The Horton Plains National Park, situated in Ohiya, is arguably the most popular attraction within the Central Province. The hazy plains is a goldmine of flora...
Gregory Lake
Gregory Lake, located in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, is a reservoir constructed by British Governor by the name of Sir William Gregory in 1873. Gregory Lake...
Pedro Tea Estate
Sri Lanka is famous for its 'Ceylon tea', which is a favourite of many tea enthusiasts around the world. If you're into tea as much as we are, we suggest...
What was formally the research field of the Hakgala Botanical Garden, Victoria Park is a 27-acre public park situated at the centre of Nuwara Eliya city...
#lovesrilanka
web and digital partner
branding partner
Powered by Tales of ceylon concept and design by Antyra Solutions


text:
The Galves–Löcherbach model (or GL model) is a mathematical model for a network of neurons with intrinsic stochasticity.

In the most general definition, a GL network consists of a countable number of elements (idealized neurons) that interact by sporadic nearly-instantaneous discrete events (spikes or firings).  At each moment, each neuron N fires independently, with a probability that depends on the history of the firings of all neurons since the last time N last fired.  Thus each neuron "forgets" all previous spikes, including its own, whenever it fires.  This property is a defining feature of the GL model.

In specific versions of the GL model, the past network spike history since the last firing of a neuron N may be summarized by an internal variable, the potential of that neuron, that is a weighted sum of those spikes.  The potential may include the spikes of only a finite subset of other neurons, thus modeling arbitrary synapse topologies.  In particular, the GL model includes as a special case the general leaky integrate-and-fire neuron model.

Formal definition

The GL model has been formalized in several different ways. The notations below are borrowed from several of those sources.

The GL network model consists of a countable set of neurons with some set  of indices. The state  is defined only at discrete sampling times, represented by integers, with some fixed time step .  For simplicity, let's assume that these times extend to infinity in both directions, implying that the network has existed since forever.

In the GL model, all neurons are assumed evolve synchronously and atomically between successive sampling times.  In particular, within each time step, each neuron may fire at most once.  A Boolean variable  denotes whether the neuron  fired () or not () between sampling times  and .

Let  denote the matrix whose rows are the histories of all neuron firings from time  to time   inclusive, that is

and let  be defined similarly, but extending infinitely in the past.  Let  be the time before the last firing of neuron  before time , that is

Then the general GL model says that

Moreover, the firings in the same time step are conditionally independent, given the past network history, with the above probabilities.  That is, for each finite subset  and any configuration  we have

Potential-based variants

In a common special case of the GL model, the part of the past firing history  that is relevant to each neuron  at each sampling time  is summarized by a real-valued internal state variable or potential  (that corresponds to the membrane potential of a biological neuron), and is basically a weighted sum of the past spike indicators, since the last firing of neuron . That is,

In this formula,  is a numeric weight, that corresponds to the total weight or strength of the synapses from the axon of neuron  to the dentrites of neuron . The term , the external input, represents some additional contribution to the potential that may arrive between times  and  from other sources besides the firings of other neurons. The factor  is a history weight function that modulates the contributions of firings that happened  whole steps after the last firing of neuron  and  whole steps before the current time.

Then one defines

where  is a monotonically non-decreasing function from  into the interval .

If the synaptic weight  is negative, each firing of neuron  causes the potential  to decrease.  This is the way inhibitory synapses are approximated in the GL model.  The absence of a synapse between those two neurons is modeled by setting .

Leaky integrate and fire variants

In an even more specific case of the GL model, the potential  is defined to be a decaying weighted sum of the firings of other neurons.  Namely, when a neuron  fires, its potential is reset to zero. Until its next firing, a spike from any neuron  increments  by the constant amount .  Apart from those contributions, during each time step, the potential decays by a fixed recharge factor  towards zero.

In this variant, the evolution of the potential  can be expressed by a recurrence formula

Or, more compactly,

This special case results from taking the history weight factor  of the general potential-based variant to be .  It is very similar to the leaky integrate and fire model.

Reset potential
If, between times  and , neuron  fires (that is, ), no other neuron fires ( for all ),and there is no external input (), then  will be .  This self-weight therefore represents the reset potential that the neuron assumes just after firing, apart from other contributions.  The potential evolution formula therefore can be written also as

where  is the reset potential. Or, more compactly,

Resting potential
These formulas imply that the potential decays towards zero with time, when there are no external or synaptic inputs and the neuron itself does not fire.  Under these conditions, the membrane potential of a biological neuron will tend towards some negative value, the resting or baseline potential , on the order of −40 to −80 millivolts.

However, this apparent discrepancy exists only because it is customary in neurobiology to measure electric potentials relative to that of the extracellular medium.  That discrepancy disappears if one chooses the baseline potential  of the neuron as the reference for potential measurements.  Since the potential  has no influence outside of the neuron, its zero level can be chosen independently for each neuron.

Variant with refractory period
Some authors use a slightly different refractory variant of the integrate-and-fire GL neuron, which ignores all external and synaptic inputs (except possibly the self-synapse ) during the time step immediately after its own firing.  The equation for this variant is

or, more compactly,

Forgetful variants
Even more specific sub-variants of the integrate-and-fire GL neuron are obtained by setting the recharge factor  to zero.  In the resulting neuron model, the potential  (and hence the firing probability) depends only on the inputs in the previous time step; all earlier firings of the network, including of the same neuron, are ignored.  That is, the neuron does not have any internal state, and is essentially a (stochastic) function block.

The evolution equations then simplify to

for the variant without refractory step, and

for the variant with refractory step.

In these sub-variants, while the individual neurons do not store any information from one step to the next, the network as a whole still can have persistent memory because of the implicit one-step delay between the synaptic inputs and the resulting firing of the neuron.  In other words, the state of a network with  neurons is a list of  bits, namely the value of  for each neuron, which can be assumed to be stored in its axon in the form of a traveling depolarization zone.

Writer::Mokone William kgotso

History

The GL model was defined in 2013 by mathematicians Antonio Galves and Eva Löcherbach.  Its inspirations included Frank Spitzer's interacting particle system and Jorma Rissanen's notion of stochastic chain with memory of variable length. Another work that influenced this model was Bruno Cessac's study on the leaky integrate-and-fire model, who himself was influenced by Hédi Soula. Galves and Löcherbach referred to the process that Cessac described as "a version in a finite dimension" of their own probabilistic model.

Prior integrate-and-fire models with stochastic characteristics relied on including a noise to simulate stochasticity. The Galves–Löcherbach model distinguishes itself because it is inherently stochastic, incorporating probabilistic measures directly in the calculation of spikes. It is also a model that may be applied relatively easily, from a computational standpoint, with a good ratio between cost and efficiency. It remains a non-Markovian model, since the probability of a given neuronal spike depends on the accumulated activity of the system since the last spike.

Contributions to the model were made, considering the hydrodynamic limit of the interacting neuronal system, the long-range behavior and aspects pertaining to the process in the sense of predicting and classifying behaviors according to a fonction of parameters, and the generalization of the model to the continuous time.

The Galves–Löcherbach model was a cornerstone to the NeuroMat project.

See also

Biological neuron model
Hodgkin–Huxley model
Computational neuroscience
NeuroMat

References

Neural circuits
Computational neuroscience


text:
Episode 74 — Sklarbro Mixtape 2011
By admin, December 23, 2011 in Sklarbro Country
We're breaking the formula this week to bring you some of the best indie rock of 2011 as decided by The Sklar Brothers, Jonah Ray, and Matt Price. Jonah and Matt are amazing comedians with awesome taste in music who join us to meander through the indie rock hits of the year while touching on stories of bad auditions, great concerts, embarrassing restaurant experiences, and tales of fatherhood. Happy Holidays!
Ryan Riddell 110
New Dads with No Kids
Casio Play-dough
Both sound like phenomenal band names.
And the swingin' utters? Hell yes, "Kick It Over" is a great song.
elliot1326655057 0
This might be unsolicited, but I'm going to post five of my favorite songs from this year. WHO'S WITH ME??
The Poison Control Center "Underground Bed" from Sad Sour Future
Young Widows "Future Heart" from In and Out of Youth and Lightness
Tom Waits "Talking at the Same Time" from Bad As Me
Heartsounds "Elements" from Drifter
Bon Iver "Perth" from s/t
Earwolf Friend
Location: fuck podcasts
my #1 song this year is Mark Lanegan's "Gravedigger's Song", but the album it's on won't come out until february. http://widgets.beggarspromo.com/thegravediggerssong
top 5 otherwise:
Mayer Hawthorne "A Long Time" from How Do You Do
Wild Beasts "Albatross" from Smother
PJ Harvey "The Words That Maketh Murder" from Let England Shake
Primus "Lee Van Cleef" from Green Naugahyde
Telekinesis "Dirty Thing" from 12 Desperate Parallel Straight Lines
Patrick L 32
@ Elliot Young Widows is amazing! They are so great live. A top 5 seems too difficult to come up with so for my 2 cents I'll just suggest "Skull Eyes" by True Widow... I get the repetitive Widow theme.
http://youtu.be/WxuWBNVTxMQ
splat53 0
my top 5 of this year:
1. O'brother - Easy Talk
2. Bon Iver - Holocene
3. City and Colour - O' Sister
4. Death Cab for Cutie - Home is a Fire
5. James Blake - Limit to your Love
Podus 108
* Death Cab for Cutie:Doors Unlocked and Open*
*The Strokes:Taken For a Fool*
*Radiohead: The Daily Mail
..........................................................................................................................................................................!
Foam Corner 94
I like making lists!
- CunninLynguists - "Stars Shine Brightest (In the Darkest of Night)"
- Astronautalis - "Contrails"
- Doomtree - "Little Mercy"
- Vespertina - "Plastic"
- CunninLynguists - "Looking Back (Acoustic)"
- JMSN - "Alone"
Cody Grant 9
****Continuing the trend -- My Top Five of 2011****
Fucked Up // The Other Shoe
Kurt Vile // Baby's Arms
Future Islands // Tin Man
Pictureplane // Real Is a Feeling
...And my favorite hip hop track of the year, "The Last Huzzah" by Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire et al.
cody, that entire Fucked Up album is so good.
@Cyrus Without question, man. Easily my favorite album of 2011.
Jannephotog 17
Location: Chattanooga
Ooh I wanna do mine too!
(not in order...)
1 Jens Lekman- "Waiting for Kirsten"
2 The Alabama Shakes- "Hold On"
3 Childish Gambino-"Freaks & Geeks"
4 Nikki Lane- "Gone Gone Gone"
5 Mayer Hawthorne- "A Long Time"
And yes, being the music lover I am, this episode made me a very very very happy lady.
(good call on the Mayer, too, @Cyrus!)
grumpy squirrel 8
One of my top picks of the year would be this version of Mona Lisa by Atlas Sound:
shahruz 5
Location: Hollywood, CA
@grumpy squirrel
that was my favorite version too until i heard the way he does it live:
@ Shahruz, what a great version..dude's got soul! Perfect end to xmas...god bless us, Henderson(s & daughters). ^__^
Alabama Shakes are amazing. I hope they make it. True art
I think that the Shakes are going to make it....I know they're playing some shows in London & sold it out or were totally going to sell it out. Pretty cool for a little band from the middle of Alabama.
Good lists and I really enjoyed this podcast. Don't know how I missed out on that O'Brother song/album Felix Falcon mentioned.
My top 5 for the year would probably be:
The Antlers - I Don't Want Love
Cold Cave - Confetti
Bon Iver - Holocene
Jessica Lea Mayfield - Our Hearts Are Wrong
Kyle Andrews - Make Me Feel Human
If anyone is interested, I put a playlist on Spotify of my favorite tracks from over 150 albums released in 2011.
mrbagboy 0
I love that last band that Matt Price had on his list, man, now i'm addicted to them.
captainfun 2
Hey, does anybody have the lists down that they could post, I listened to it in the car and now I can't remember a lot of the bands.
AdvancedMan 3
I bought the Alabama Shakes EP after hearing it on the show. I love it!
My top pick is probably Mister Heavenly's album Out Of Love:
There's a playlist! (And it is here)
There's a Spotify list with most of the tracks! (And it is here)
danooc 0
Former Hot Water Music singer Chuck Ragan performing "Nomad by Fate" off of 2011's 'Covering Ground' live in a German Parking lot...?
Thank you, Jenny, that was very helpful! I'm obsessed with that weird collabo with Soulja boy, Matt and Kim, and Andrew WK.
@dan Is it weird that I've liked Chuck Ragan casually for a few years now (an ex got me into him) but I've never seen what he looks like? Thought so.
@Ryan No problem...glad to be a help. =) That Soulja Boy/M&K/AWK track isn't on Spotify but I want to say it was a Converse project maybe...?
Go To Topic Listing Sklarbro Country


Although the title song hit the number one spot on our Favorite Acappella Song Survey, the album Rescue comes in at #3 on the Favorite Album Survey.
Again, we rediscover timeless messages in songs, many that apply to today's headlines. That They May All Be One is based upon a prayer of Jesus recorded in Scripture. Everybody Said But Nobody Did is a light-hearted example of the diversity of moods represented.
I often think about the new Christian who shared this story with us many years ago. After reading the Scriptural account of the Transfiguration for the first time, she was astonished to find that story in the Bible, after first hearing the narrative in an Acappella song!
Is your favorite album the very first one that you heard, or is your favorite because it's tied to some event or period in your life?
What a blessing you are, Paul! Thankful for you and your ever-growing precious family!
This was my 1st contact with Acappella, hearing this album. It was in 1994 at my Church here in Rio. Me and some young guys who loved a cappella music were encouraged and decided to create a quartet. Today our group was discontinued but everytime I hear those songs… Makes me travel back to a great time in my life. I don't know If You Keith can imagine How blessed we are with all Acappella music!
I appreciate your message, Bruno. Music can be so very powerful!


My artwork is a life struggle, I fine tune myself through my art. Through countless hours of studio time I continue to do the best and be the best artist I can be until I put my materials down forever. I live in Fabulous Las Vegas where the art is plentiful and the sun is always shining. If your are reading this, thank you for taking the time to see my artwork.
Painting or drawing in black and white, I represent a classic urban style in which I indulge myself in still life objects and human figures in Photo-Realism. Painters that influence my style are Henry Ossawa Tanner, Rembrandt, John Singer Sargent, Odd Nerdrum, Alyssa Monks, William Adolphe Bouguereau and of course Picasso.