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Q: Calling the ListView items widgets from the activity without calling onItemClickListener. I am trying to set the items within the listview to be visible or not visible without onItemClickListener from the activity. How could call the widget (checkbox) from the listview within the activity? *not just a single list item, I want to set the visibility in all of the items.
MainActivity
LogsArrayAdapterBreakfast logsAdapter1 = new LogsArrayAdapterBreakfast(
        this, 4, LogBreakfast.logsByDate(currentDate));
ListView listBreakfast = (ListView) findViewById(R.id.listViewBreakfast);
listBreakfast.setAdapter(logsAdapter1);
View vv = (View) listBreakfast.getParent();
CheckBox cb = (CheckBox) vv.findViewById(R.id.cbDelete);
cb.setVisibility(View.VISIBLE);

Adapter
public class LogsArrayAdapterBreakfast extends ArrayAdapter<LogBreakfast> {
    private static LogsArrayAdapterBreakfast instance;
    Context mContext;
    public static List<LogBreakfast> mLogs;
    public LogsArrayAdapterBreakfast(Context context, int textViewResourceId,
            List<LogBreakfast> logs) {
        super(context, textViewResourceId);
        mContext = context;
        mLogs = logs;
    }
    public void setLogs(List<LogBreakfast> logs) {
        mLogs = logs;
    }
    public List<LogBreakfast> getLogs() {
        return mLogs;
    }
    public void add(LogBreakfast log) {
        mLogs.add(log);
    }
    public void remove(LogBreakfast log) {
        LogsArrayAdapterBreakfast.mLogs.remove(log);
    }
    public static LogsArrayAdapterBreakfast getInstance(Context mContext) {
        if (instance == null) {
            instance = new LogsArrayAdapterBreakfast(
                    mContext.getApplicationContext(), 4, mLogs);
        }
        return instance;
    }
    /**
     * returns the number of logs that will appear in the listview
     *
     * @return [int] number of logs
     */
    public int getCount() {
        return mLogs.size();
    }
    /**
     * returns the log found at the index of the position parameter
     *
     * @return [Log]
     */
    public LogBreakfast getItem(int position) {

        return mLogs.get(position);
    }
    public View getView(int position, View convertView, ViewGroup parent) {
        LogRowBreakfast view = (LogRowBreakfast) convertView;
        if (view == null) {
            view = new LogRowBreakfast(mContext);
        }
        LogBreakfast log = getItem(position);
        view.setLog(log);
        return view;
    }
    public boolean isItemChecked(int i) {
        // TODO Auto-generated method stub
        return false;
    }
}

Row
public class LogRowBreakfast extends LinearLayout {
    Context mContext;
    LogBreakfast mLog;
    public LogRowBreakfast(Context context) {
        super(context);
        mContext = context;
        setup();
    }
    public LogRowBreakfast(Context context, AttributeSet attrs) {
        super(context, attrs);
        mContext = context;
        setup();
    }
    private void setup() {
        LayoutInflater inflater1 = (LayoutInflater) mContext
                .getSystemService(Context.LAYOUT_INFLATER_SERVICE);
        inflater1.inflate(R.layout.log_row_breakfast, this);
    }
    public void setLog(LogBreakfast log) {
        mLog = log;
        TextView tvName1 = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.log_meal_name1);
        tvName1.setText(mLog.getMealName() + "");

        TextView tvCalories1 = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.log_calories1);
        tvCalories1.setText(mLog.getCalorieCount() + " Cals");
    }
}

I am getting a nullpointerexception.
11-25 17:22:17.452: W/dalvikvm(24573): threadid=1: thread exiting with uncaught exception (group=0x4178ada0)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573): FATAL EXCEPTION: main
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573): Process: com.theworkoutcalculator, PID: 24573
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573): java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start activity ComponentInfo{com.theworkoutcalculator/com.theworkoutcalculator.Activities.CaloriesLogMainActivity}: java.lang.NullPointerException
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at android.app.ActivityThread.performLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:2305)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at android.app.ActivityThread.handleLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:2363)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at android.app.ActivityThread.access$900(ActivityThread.java:161)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at android.app.ActivityThread$H.handleMessage(ActivityThread.java:1265)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:102)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:157)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:5356)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:515)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:1265)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:1081)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573): Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at com.theworkoutcalculator.Activities.CaloriesLogMainActivity.onCreate(CaloriesLogMainActivity.java:673
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at android.app.Activity.performCreate(Activity.java:5426)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at android.app.Instrumentation.callActivityOnCreate(Instrumentation.java:1105)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    at android.app.ActivityThread.performLaunchActivity(ActivityThread.java:2269)
11-25 17:22:17.452: E/AndroidRuntime(24573):    ... 11 more

A: I am new to Android Programming. I am not sure this will work.
You could maybe try adding the checkbox to a ArrayList of Checkboxes.
Then setting the visibility to what you need.
ArrayList<CheckBox> checkboxlist = new ArrayList<CheckBox>();
 checkboxlist.add(cb);

This is not a complete solution but a simple approach to one.
Add all the checkboxes to a list when you add a checkbox.
Then you can set the visibility of what checkboxes you need.


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 *   core = {7},
 *   type_map = {
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 *   }
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    return [
      'addressfield_default' => 'address_default',
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Mythbusters: The Cam Jansen Effect
👤Amanda Mei	January 18, 2015
Photographic memory is an intriguing concept, promising the ability to vividly and accurately remember minute visual details. Unfortunately, no one can actually retain photographic memories.
In the popular mystery series by David A. Adler, fifth grade detective Cam Jansen captures photographic memories by simply shutting her eyes and saying "click"—but there is a reason why her character is fictional.
Photographic memory is the ability to take clear mental snapshots of scenes and retrieve them in an instant. It is what many people, including admirers of Cam Jansen, wish they had. Some people have definitely come close in real life, performing extraordinary feats of memory. Still, what these individuals have cannot rightly be called photographic memory, because science has revealed that photographic memory is a myth. Instead, mental peculiarities allow some people to retain extraordinarily graphic memories for short periods of time. Others have practiced techniques to improve their own memories.
But nobody actually achieves photographic memory. To be blunt, it is impossible. A 2010 study showed that visual memories are not simply copies of visual stimuli. In the case of photographic memory, scientists would expect to see people encoding and retrieving integrated, whole memories of visual scenes. But people actually retain different visual information in different areas of the brain. While information about object appearance is stored in areas of the prefrontal and anterior cingulate cortices in the front of the brain, information about viewpoint is stored in the parahippocampal gyrus near the base of the brain. These areas work together to create memory, and in effect, memory is comprised of spliced segments rather than Cam Jansen-style snapshots.
Fifth grade detective Cam Jansen, the protagonist of David A. Adler's famous mystery series for children, has inspired many people to believe in photographic memory.
Although photographic memory is unrealistic, it resembles a rare condition called eidetic memory, and the media has often confused the two in sensational stories. Eidetic memory occurs in between two and fifteen percent of children. Eidetic memories are vivid images that linger in the mind for a few minutes, but fade away quickly and do not capture every detail.
So far, there is no definite neurological explanation for eidetic memory, but it could involve changes in the medial temporal lobe and hippocampus, which direct storage and retrieval of long-term memory. Neurons in these brain areas may have lower potentiation thresholds, meaning they store more sensory information with less stimulation. This condition occurs in children, but not in adults, because neurons rewire as children grow up so that memory relies more on using prior experiences, language, or mnemonic devices than it does on pure visualizations.
The media loves the idea of a young detective who instantly recalls clues, and thus perpetuates the myth of photographic memory to an amenable public. Photographic memory is highly coveted by ordinary people who dream of having impressive mental capacities, but who normally have trouble remembering where they left their keys.
Certain individuals with amazing memory have also bolstered the myth of photographic memory. One particular case was studied by a Harvard vision scientist in 1970: Elizabeth could apparently fuse two different patterns of 10,000 random dots in her brain, even though the patterns had been shown separately to her two eyes. Similarly, savant Kim Peek was said to memorize every page of the 9,000 or so books he read at astounding speeds. But experiments later showed that he had no corpus callosum to connect his brain's hemispheres, which allotted him better language-processing skills on both sides of the brain. It was these enhanced language skills that were mistaken as photographic memory. Guinness World Record holders for most digits of pi memorized also provoke a widespread belief in photographic memory.
Furthermore, the myth has been extended by accounts of people with Asperger's syndrome. People with this autism spectrum disorder are often fascinated by specific categories of things, and thus retain specific detailed memories. For example, someone with Asperger's syndrome may memorize huge quantities of baseball statistics or exotic flower species. But once again, this is not a case of photographic memory.
People with eidetic memory or Asperger's syndrome may remember certain things more clearly and easily than average. But even they cannot capture photographic memories.
Ordinary people need not rely on mental irregularities, but can take advantage of neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to form new neural pathways, to improve their memory. They can develop techniques such as chunking information into manageable portions, visualizing information along a path that is familiar (such as the route from dorm to gym), or repeating new information multiple times. While chunking trains the prefrontal cortex and increases short-term memory capacity in the brain, visualization and repetition promote long-term memory consolidation in the hippocampus.
Neuroplasticity, or the ability of the brain to form new neural pathways, allows people to improve their memory if they practice specific techniques.
With practice and persistence, we can develop an amazing—albeit, not photographic—memory. Unfortunately, we will never be able to live up to fifth grade Cam Jansen, who sees as clearly with her mind's eye as with her real eyes.

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They are still the shitz!
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I've played quite a bit the past week, and the "avoid contact" strategy works pretty well for top 10 placement. But it's a lot more fun in a squad team firing and looting together.
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Battlefield 4 / Re: BF 1 !!!
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Dakota needs help. Badly.
The last thing she expects is for the Bad Boy of Eternal Eros to step in, sweep her off her feet, and offer his protection.
Maybe she accepts because they were matched up at the last singles night.
Maybe it was the scorching passion she experienced at his skilled hands. Maybe it's the way he dotes on her daughter.
All she knows is that the more the lines between reality and fantasy blur, the harder it will be to let him go. The more time he spends posing as her fake fiancé, the more she realizes she's no longer faking her feelings. With every touch, every kiss, every heated glance, she realizes she wants more than one night. She wants the scarred bad boy's heart to be hers for all time.
Dakota's breath caught at the undercurrent that zapped between them. He cast her a sardonic grin. It was as if he knew she didn't want to scene with him, and his gaze dared her to withdraw from participating.
Like she would give him the satisfaction of calling her a coward or a welcher. He didn't know her.
But he was about to—intimately. Shivers washed over her in a tidal wave. For better or worse, she would know his touch. Unease churned with need, like her body couldn't settle on one emotion or sensation.
Straightening her shoulders, she nodded, bowing her head out of respect. Better to begin as she meant to go on and avoid any punishments. She set the bin down in the corner, where it would be retrieved tomorrow. With her heart drumming a fast beat, she left the pit and headed toward the scene area indicated on the marker.
At least Ryker's spot wasn't a public one. Not that she minded public scenes or steered away from them, but in this, with a Dom she didn't know, she preferred privacy. That way, if she embarrassed herself with him, no one else would be around to witness the spectacle.
Dakota rode the elevator down one floor and strode to private room number ten. The hallway was decorated like the floor upstairs, with dark gray hardwood floors and inky black walls. The golden lighting was muted, adding a seductive quality to the design. All the private rooms were comparable to one another in aesthetics, with the same color scheme. What differed in each one was the furniture contained inside, which varied from room to room. But each private room had its own bathroom, and a chest of drawers stocked with everything from condoms to lube to butt plugs and floggers.
Room number ten sported a black leather couch, a chair, and a black padded table that resembled what could be found in a doctor's office. The backrest could be raised and lowered at will. There were metal stirrups that were currently retracted into the wood base below, and a number of silver loops to which to affix all manner of cuffs, bondage rope, and Velcro restraints.
Dakota quivered when she spied the Velcro restraints already in position on the table. Would he bind her to it?
And what type of scene would Ryker expect?
With a few deep, calming breaths, she knelt in the center of the room and awaited his arrival, trying like mad not to focus on her disquiet at scening with a new Dom, and instead on what she hoped would be a night full of pleasure.
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Maybe it's the masks. Maybe she needs to feel something other than regret. Whatever the reason, she is either daring… or foolish… when she trades places with another submissive, and ends up spending the night in her mysterious boss's bed.
He doesn't recognize her, but now she's had him, she knows one taste of his dark love will never be enough.
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Even though he's infuriated beyond measure to discover Sophia in his bed after a night of mind-blowing pleasure, she is now in his blood. He craves her. Needs her. Yearns for her surrender.
But she is forbidden. He will break her with his dark desires.
When Sophia's dangerous past waltzes into his club, Gabriel must protect her. He must claim her. And break every single one of his rules to keep her safe.
Sylvie fell for the enigmatic Dom after a single night in his arms.
And she fell hard. Never before had she craved a man with her entire heart and soul. So when Fate unexpectedly tore them apart, she didn't want to let him go.
But life didn't ask what she wanted.
Sylvie rocketed into Dean Ryan's world like a force of nature. Body and soul, his heart beat for her. He couldn't stop the craving in his blood to claim her, dominate her, give her everything she needed. Yet when he least expected it, she disappeared, shattering his hopes and dreams for a future with her in his arms, his life… his bed.
Dean's wretched heart has not healed, yet when Sylvie walks back through the doors of Eternal Eros, he will do anything to uncover her secrets and make her his.
She shattered his heart, but he knows her sweet surrender is the only thing that can save his soul.
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Restoring the Virtue of Meekness
Pride has been redefined in American culture as a virtue. The strong, the beautiful, the powerful, the intelligent, and the privileged take every opportunity to put themselves forward. Politicians manifest pride in speeches and debates; entertainers glamorize pride in their movies and lifestyles; educators teach pride by emphasizing self-esteem and making every child a winner (whether they deserve it or not); and sports icons reinforce pride as the path to greatness.
Probably the least admired character quality in America is meekness. And yet the greatest Person who ever lived was a meek and humble man — "learn from Me, for I am gentle [meek] and humble in heart" (Matthew 11:29). Jesus exemplified meekness during His first advent, even as He ministered in the power of God. Those who follow Him will also demonstrate meekness, or gentleness as fruit of a Spirit-filled life (Galatians 5:22).
"Meekness" is a humble attitude that expresses itself in the patient endurance of offenses. "Gentleness" is a virtual synonym. It implies leniency and long-suffering.
Meekness is not weakness; it is power under control. As the writer of Proverbs says, "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city" (16:32). In contrast, the individual who is not gentle is likened to "a city that is broken into and without walls" (Proverbs 25:28). Gentleness always uses its resources appropriately, unlike the out-of-control emotions that so often are destructive and have no place in your life as a believer.
And don't equate gentleness with cowardice, lack of conviction, or mere human niceness. It's a virtue that draws courage, strength, conviction, and a good disposition from God, not from self-centered human resources.
Gentleness characterizes our Lord Jesus Christ. He always defended God's glory and ultimately gave Himself in sacrifice for others (see 1 Peter 2:21-23). Jesus didn't lash back when criticized, slandered, or treated unjustly, but He did respond fittingly and firmly when God's honor was profaned or His truth was perverted or neglected. He twice cleansed the Temple by force (Matthew 21:12-17; John 2:14-15), and He repeatedly and fearlessly denounced the hypocrisy of the Jewish religious leaders (Matthew 23:13-36; Mark 12:13-40; John 8:12-59; 9:39-41).
When His time of suffering came, however, Jesus submitted to the will of His Father and endured the abuse and murderous intentions of the hypocritical leaders. He demonstrated meekness to the very end. "While being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously" (1 Peter 2:23).
Like Christ, the gentle person does not defend himself (see 1 Peter 2:21). That's because he has died to self and therefore does not worry about insult, material loss, or even personal injury. The believer who embraces meekness knows that in himself he does not deserve defending and that, in the long run, all his possessions are not worth fighting for. In that sense, gentleness is the opposite of violence and vengeance.
For some, meekness leads to suffering. "For Your sake we are being put to death all day long; we were considered as sheep to be slaughtered" (Romans 8:36). But there is triumph for the meek, even in suffering — "But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us" (v. 37).
Meekness is a path worth following. It may not lead you to a spot on "American Idol" or "Survivor," you may not win a political campaign, but you'll find the reward of God is yours in abundance. Jesus promised, "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth" (Matthew 5:5).
Adapted from The Quest for Character, by John MacArthur. © Copyright 2006. All rights reserved.
This article originally appeared here at Grace to You.
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Japan: Machinery orders plummet to an all-time low in September.
In September, core machinery orders, a leading indicator for capital spending over a three- to six-month period, logged the sharpest contraction since records began in 1987. The dismal performance reflected a strong earthquake and a typhoon in September, which disrupted economic activity, as well as a base effect from healthy expansions in the previous two months. Headline machinery orders (private sector, excluding volatile orders) fell 18.3% in September from the previous month in seasonally-adjusted terms, contrasting the 6.8% increase in August. The print was well below the 9.0% decrease expected by market analysts.
Both manufacturing and non-manufacturing orders recorded a sharp decline in September as did export orders.
Compared to the same month of the previous year, core machinery orders contracted 7.0% in September, contrasting August's 12.6% rise. The annual average variation in core machinery orders fell from 3.5% in August to 3.2% in September.
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Valle Flor (ou Valle Flôr, Vale Flor) est une localité de Sao Tomé-et-Principe située au nord de l'île de Sao Tomé, dans le district de Lobata. C'est une ancienne roça.

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Lors du recensement de 2012,  habitants y ont été dénombrés.

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Comme Bela Vista, c'était l'une des nombreuses dépendances de la roça Rio do Ouro (renommée « roça Agostinho Neto »). Son nom fait référence au marquis de Valle Flor,  (1855-1932), grand propriétaire terrien à Sao Tomé.

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Photographies et croquis réalisés en 2011 mettent en évidence la disposition des bâtiments, leurs dimensions et leur état à cette date.

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Chevron left Back to School of Physics and Astronomy
We run a regular programme of seminars for staff and students.
All seminars will take place in Queen's Buildings North, Room N/3.28 unless otherwise stated.
Wednesday 20 January 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Dr Angela Demetriadou (University of Birmingham) - Plasmonic nanocavities and molecules Chevron right
Plasmons are excited in metallic nanostructures and have the ability to enhance light intensity by several orders of magnitudes. Due to this property, they have been extensively used for sensing applications. Recently, there has been a renewed interest to couple and dress quantum emitters (such as quantum dots, dye molecules etc) with plasmons. The aim is to generate new photonic platforms for exploring light-matter interactions. The highlight so far has been the demonstration of single molecule strong coupling with plasmons at room temperature [1]. In my talk, I will briefly introduce plasmons and give a quick overview of the most recent work in the field of Quantum Plasmonics. I will then explain the plasmon properties that allow strong coupling at room temperature and demonstrate the unique properties of nano-cavities [2,3]. I will present my work that focuses on understanding the photonic modes in plasmonic nanocavities [4], the Rabi oscillations of emitters with plasmonic nano-cavities, and their complex coupling with multiple photonic modes of different character [5]. If time permits, I will discuss how one can access specific chemical bonds within a single molecule using plasmons [6].
[1] Chikkaraddy, R., de Nijs B., et al. Nature, 535, 127 (2016)
[2] Kongsuwan, N., Demetriadou A., et al., ACS Photonics, 5, 186 (2018)
[3] Mertens J., Demetriadou A., et al., Nano Letters, 16, 5605 (2016)
[4] Kongsuwan N. , Demetriadou A., et al., ACS Photonics, 7, 463 (2020)
[5] Demetriadou A., Hamm J. et al., ACS Photonics, 4, 2410 (2017)
[6] Benz, F., Schmidt M., et al., Science, 354, 726 (2016)
Wednesday 3 February 2021 at 14:00 via Zoom - Miriam Ramos Ceja (Garching) - Mapping large scale structures at high energies: initial results from eROSITA on SRG Chevron right
Wednesday 3 February 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Dr Nabeel Aslam (Havard University) - Nanoscale magnetic resonance spectroscopy with quantum sensors Chevron right
Wednesday 10 February 2021 at 10:00 via Zoom - Elizabeth Tasker (JAXA) Chevron right
Wednesday 10 February 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Prof Stefan Rotter (TU Wien) - Non-Hermitian physics Chevron right
Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 14:00 via Zoom - Francesca Fragkoudi (Garching) - Barred galaxies in ΛCDM: Clues on the formation history and dark matter content of Milky Way-type galaxies Chevron right
The advent of high resolution hydrodynamical cosmological simulations allows us to now study the dynamics of barred galaxies, such as our own Milky Way, within the full ΛCDM cosmological context. I will present what we have learned about the formation history of our galaxy and its inner structures -- such as the bar and the boxy/peanut bulge -- by comparing the chemo-dynamical properties of stellar populations of these inner regions to the Auriga cosmological simulations. In particular, I will present evidence of the almost entirely in-situ formation of the Galaxy's bulge, and of its unusually quiescent merger history. I will also show how studying the dynamics of barred galaxies in cosmological simulations -- in particular the interaction through dynamical friction of the bar and the dark matter halo -- can help us shed light on the amount of dark matter in massive spiral galaxies. I will discuss these findings within the context of the recently reported 'failed feedback problem' as well as within the context of galaxy formation and evolution in general.
Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Dr Felix-Cosmin Mocanu (Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris) - Computational simulations in materials science Chevron right
Wednesday 3 March 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Prof Rachel Oliver (University of Cambridge) - TIGER in STEMM Chevron right
Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Dr Wing Chung Tsoi (Swansea University) - Perovskite and organic solar cells in indoor and aerospace applications Chevron right
Wednesday 17 March 2021 at 14:00 via Zoom - Rowan Smith (Manchester) Chevron right
Wednesday 17 March 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Dr Ravi Prakash Singh (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal) - Time Reversal Symmetry Breaking in Unconventional Superconductors Chevron right
The symmetry of a material plays a fundamental role in determining its physical properties. Symmetry breaking can modify the physics of a system and produce new and unusual behavior. Superconductivity is one of the best examples of a symmetry-breaking phenomenon. In conventional superconductors, gauge symmetry is broken, while in unconventional superconductors other symmetries may also be broken. In this talk, I present some recent results on Time-Reversal Symmetry Breaking in Unconventional Superconductor.
Wednesday 24 March 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Dr Eva Monroy (CEA-Grenoble,IRIG-PHELIQS-NPSC) - MOCVD growth of III-V material Chevron right
Wednesday 21st April 2021 at 16:00 via Zoom - Jason Glenn (NASA Goddard) - The Galaxy Evolution Probe: A Concept for a Mid- to Far-Infrared Survey Observatory to Measure the Star Formation History, Growth of AGN, and Evolution of Galactic Interstellar Medium over Cosmic Time Chevron right
Wednesday 21st April 2021 at 17:00 via Zoom - Prof. Carl Wieman (Stanford University) - Taking a Scientific Approach to Teaching Science (and most other subjects) Chevron right
Thursday 22nd April 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Prof. Dr. Jörg Enderlein (Georg-August-Universität Göttingen) - Metal-Induced Energy Transfer Chevron right
Wednesday 28th April 2021 at 16:00 via Zoom - Vivian U (Irvine) - Growing Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxy Mergers Chevron right
Wednesday 28th April 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Dr Felix Flicker (Cardiff University) - Classical dimers on quasicrystals Chevron right
Wednesday 5th May 2021 at 10:00 via Zoom - Mark Krumholz (ANU) - TBA Chevron right
Wednesday 5th May 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Prof Hui Cao (Yale University) - Controlling nonlinear dynamics of complex lasers Chevron right
Wednesday 12th May 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Prof Huiyun Liu (University College London) - Compound semiconductor quantum dots: the solution of silicon-based laser for silicon photonics Chevron right
Wednesday 19th May 2021 at 14:00 via Zoom - Sean Raymond (Bordeaux) - Solar System formation in the context of Extra-Solar Planets Chevron right
Wednesday 19th May 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Dr Ravi Prakash Singh (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal) - Time Reversal Symmetry Breaking in Unconventional Superconductors Chevron right
Wednesday 26th May 2021 at 16:00 via Zoom - Prof. Simon Bates (University of British Columbia) - Attributes of the 21st Century STEM educator, and pathways to institutional support Chevron right
Wednesday 2nd June 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Prof. Kosmas Tsakmakides (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) - TBA Chevron right
Wednesday 9th June 2021 at 14:00 via Zoom - Elena Rasia (INAF) - TBA Chevron right
Wednesday 9th June 2021 at 15:00 via Zoom - Prof Florian Marquardt (Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg) - Machine learning for physicists Chevron right
Wednesday 18 November 2020 at 14:00 via Zoom - Ken Rice (Edinburgh) - Astro Seminar	The evolution of self-gravitating protostellar discs Chevron right
It seems likely that during the earliest stages of star formation, protostellar discs may be massive enough to be susceptible to a gravitational instability. This will manifest as spiral density waves, which can act to transport angular momentum outwards, potentially playing a key role in the early growth of the central protostar. Additionally, if these discs are very unstable, they may fragment to form bound objects. However, these will tend to be relatively massive objects on wide orbits. In this talk, I will present our current understanding of self-gravitating protostellar discs, the role they may play in star formation, the chances of observing this phase in a protostellar system, and the possibility that direct fragmentation may explain some of the directly imaged, wide-orbit, planetary-mass objects.
Wednesday 18 November 2020 at 15:00 via Zoom - Prof. Nicolas Le Thomas (University of Ghent-IMEC) - Exploring fundamental light-matter interactions with thermo-refractive noise in nanophotonic waveguides Chevron right
I will discuss the origin of an unexpected thermo-refractive noise contribution that we recently identified in nanophotonic waveguides made of amorphous materials [1]. This noise that corresponds to dynamic fluctuations in the picosecond time range sets a fundamental detection limit in photonic integrated circuits, in particular in integrated Raman sensor. Beyond the implications for sensing applications, the presence of this noise is a direct experimental signature of irreversible thermodynamic effects where inertia phenomena cannot be ignored. It also highlights the limits of current theories of thermo-refractive noise at high frequencies. Moreover, the possibility of experimentally accessing the optical spectrum of this noise contribution could be an opportunity to improve our understanding of optical non-linear effects in the presence of dissipation and go beyond models that ignore memory effects.
[1] N. Le Thomas, A. Dhakal, A. Raza, F. Peyskens, R. Baets, "Impact of fundamental thermodynamic fluctuations on light propagating in photonic waveguides made of amorphous materials", Optica 5, 328-326 (2018).
Friday 20 November 2020 at 11:00 via Zoom - Dr Juan Pereiro (Cardiff University) - Kinetics of GaAs (001) surfaces by combining Low Energy Electron Microscopy and Molecular Beam Epitaxy Chevron right
In this talk I will describe our efforts to combine Low Energy Electron Microscopy (LEEM) and Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) of III-As, and I will demonstrate how LEEM-MBE can provide new information about kinetic mechanisms of (In,Ga)As epitaxy. LEEM enable us to observe the surface of the sample in real time with 5 nm resolution in x/y plane and atomic resolution in z-axis. LEEM contrast provides information about local changes in diffraction conditions and dynamics of atomic steps. Therefore, LEEM enable us to obtain real-time imaging of kinetics of surface phases, changes in strain fields or changes of surface chemical potential of the different elements throughout the sample's surface [1].
In our recent experiments we have imaged the formation of new terraces on the GaAs(001) surface and develop a technique that combines droplet epitaxy and LEEM to provide a full image of the surface phase diagram of GaAs (001). Our results shed light on the stability of the controversial 6x6 phase on GaAs (001) surfaces which is shown to be metastable during Langmuir evaporation, but can be stable over a narrow range of chemical potential under As flux [2,3]. We show that real-time imaging at growth conditions can be used as feedback to translate formation energy from T-0K to growth temperatures in density- functional theory calculations (Figure 1). Our recent results demonstrate that LEEM-MBE can help provide the missing pieces in the understanding fully epitaxial processes.
[1] E. Bauer, Rep. Prog. Phys. 57, 895 (1994) [2] K. Hannikainen et al. 123, 186102 (2019) [3] C.X. Zheng et al. 3, 124603 (2019) [4] A. Ohtake, Surf. Sci. Rep. 63, 295 (2008).
Wednesday 25 November 2020 at 14:00 via Zoom - Marica Branchesi (Gran Sasso) - Multi-messenger astronomy including gravitational-waves Chevron right
A new exploration of the Universe has recently started through gravitational-wave observations. On August 17, 2017, the first observation of gravitational waves from the inspiral and merger of a binary neutron-star system by the Advanced LIGO and Virgo network, followed 1.7 s later by a weak short gamma-ray burst detected by the Fermi and INTEGRAL satellites initiated the most extensive world-wide observing campaign which led to the detection of multi-wavelength electromagnetic counterparts. Multi-messenger discoveries are revealing the enigmas of the most energetic transients in the sky, probing neutron-stars physics, relativistic astrophysics, nuclear physics, nucleosynthesis, and cosmology. The talk will give an overview of the astrophysical implications of the gravitational-wave and multi-messenger observations, the prospects and challenges of the current and future gravitational-wave detectors.
Wednesday 25 November 2020 at 15:00 via Zoom - Prof. Heather Lewandowski (University of Colorado, Boulder) - Engaging students in authentic scientific practices in physics lab courses Chevron right
Modeling, which includes developing, testing, and refining models, is a central activity in physics. Modeling is most fully represented in the laboratory where measurements of real phenomena intersect with theoretical models, leading to refinement of models and experimental apparatus. However, experimental physicists use models in complex ways and the process is often not made explicit in physics laboratory courses. We have developed a framework to describe the modeling process in physics laboratory activities. The framework has guided our course transformations, research into student leaning, and our assessment of student outcomes. I will present the framework, how we use it to transform our lab courses, and a new scalable assessment used to measure students' modeling ability.
Thursday 26 November 2020 at 15:00 via Zoom - Prof. Ralph Ernstorfer (Fritz-Haber-Institut Berlin) - Ultrafast dynamics of electrons, excitons and phonons in momentum space Chevron right
The dynamics of quasi-particles in non-equilibrium states of matter reveal the underlying microscopic coupling between electronic, spin and vibrational degrees of freedom. We aim for a quantum-state-resolved picture of coupling on the level of quasi-particle self-energies, which goes beyond established ensemble-average descriptions, and which requires ultrafast momentum-resolving techniques. The dynamics of electrons and excitons is measured with four-dimensional time- and angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy (trARPES), featuring a high-repetition-rate XUV laser source [1] and momentum microscope detector [2]. I will exemplify this experimental approach by discussing electron and exciton dynamics in the semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenide WSe2 [3,4]. Our approach provides access to the transient distribution of hot carriers in the entire Brillouin zone of photo-excited semiconductors and allows the quantification of energy relaxation dynamics. I will sketch the capability of multidimensional photoemission spectroscopy of providing orbital information [5], of visualizing the change of the electronic structure during phase transitions [6,7], and of revealing interfacial energy transfer processes in nanoscale heterostructures. The complementary view of ultrafast phonon dynamics is obtained through femtosecond electron diffraction. The elastic and inelastic scattering signal reveals the temporal evolution of vibrational excitation of the lattice and momentum-resolved information of transient phonon populations [8].
[1] M. Puppin et al., Rev. Sci. Inst. 90, 23104 (2019). [2] J. Maklar et al., arXiv:2008.05829 (2020). [3] R. Bertoni et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 117, 277201 (2016). [4] D. Christiansen et al., Phys. Rev. B 100, 205401 (2019). [5] S. Beaulieu et al., Phys. Rev. Lett., accepted; arXiv:2006.01657 (2020). [6] C.W. Nicholson et al., Science 362, 821 (2018). [7] S. Beaulieu et al., arXiv:2003.04059 (2020). [8] L. Waldecker et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 119, 036803 (2017).
Friday 27 November 2020 at 11:00 via Zoom - Prof Long Zhang (Xiamen University) - Excitons and Exciton Polaritons in Van der Waals Semiconductors Chevron right
Van der Waals Semiconductors such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) mark a new frontier for condense matter physics and the optoelectronics. The two-dimensionality of the monolayer TMDs and weak dielectric screening yield a significant enhancement of the Coulomb interaction. As a result, the optical properties of TMDs are widely dominated by excitons, Coulomb-bound electron–hole pairs. With high exciton binding energy, large exciton oscillator strength, and unprecedented integration flexibility with optical architectures, TMDs provide a new platform to study exciton polaritons, a new quasi-particle formed by strong coupling between an exciton and a photon. In this talk, I will begin with the excitons polaritons in TMDs monolayers coupled with a one-dimensional photonic crystal [1]. Then I will introduce two types of TMDs heterobilayers and talk about how the properties of excitons are controlled by heterostructures [2,3]. Lastly, these two types of heterobilayers are integrated with optical cavities, which give rise to exciton-photon interactions in weak and strong coupling regimes respectively [4].
1. Zhang, L., Gogna, R., Burg, W., Tutuc, E. & Deng, H. Photonic-crystal exciton-polaritons in monolayer semiconductors. Nature Communications 9, 1–8 (2018). 2. Zhang, L. et al. Highly valley-polarized singlet and triplet interlayer excitons in van der Waals heterostructure. Phys. Rev. B 100, 041402 (2019). 3. Zhang, L. et al. Twist-angle dependence of moiré excitons in WS 2 /MoSe 2 heterobilayers. Nature Communications 11, 5888 (2020). 4. Paik, E. Y*. Zhang, L*. et al. Interlayer exciton laser of extended spatial coherence in atomically thin heterostructures. Nature 576, 80–84 (2019).
Wednesday 2 December 2020 at 14:00 via Zoom - Peter Schilke (Cologne) - Birth of a super star cluster Chevron right
Super star clusters were an important ingredient of star formation in the early universe, where they played an crucial role also in self-regulating star formation through their feedback. They most likely were the progenitors of globular clusters. Therefore, it is important to understand how they came into being. In today's universe, they still are formed copiously in starburst galaxies, but are exceedingly rare in our own Galaxy. There is one candidate star-forming region in the Galactic center region, SgrB2, which has the potential to form one or even two super star clusters today. I will present multi-scale and multi-wavelength studies of this region which shed some light on the formation process.
Wednesday 2 December 2020 at 15:00 via Zoom - Prof Ian Walmsley (Imperial College London) - Building quantum machines out of light Chevron right
Light has the remarkable capacity to reveal quantum features under ambient conditions, making exploration of the quantum world feasible in the laboratory and field. Further, the availability of high-quality integrated optical components makes it possible to conceive of large-scale quantum states by bringing together many different quantum light sources and manipulating them in a coherent manner and detecting them efficiently. By this route, we can envisage a scalable photonic quantum network that will facilitate the preparation of distributed quantum correlations among many light beams. This will enable a new regime of state complexity to be accessed - one for which it is impossible using classical computers to determine the structure and dynamics of the system. This is a new regime not only for scientific discovery, but also practical purpose: the same complexity of big quantum systems may be harnessed to perform tasks that are impossible using known future information processing technologies. For instance, ideal universal quantum computers may be exponentially more efficiently than classical machines for certain classes of problems, and communications may be completely secure. Photonic quantum machines will open new frontiers in quantum science and technology.
Biography: Professor Ian Walmsley FRS is the second Provost of Imperial College London since September 2018 and is also Chair in Experimental Physics at the College. Before joining Imperial, Professor Walmsley served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) and Hooke Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Oxford. Professor Walmsley graduated from Imperial with first class honours in physics in 1980, and completed his PhD at the University of Rochester before working as a postdoc at Cornell University. He became Assistant Professor of Optics at the University of Rochester in 1988, and held a number of roles there before joining the University of Oxford in 2001 as Professor of Experimental Physics. He was also a Senior Visiting Fellow at Princeton University. He was appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) of the University of Oxford in 2009, becoming Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) in 2015. At Oxford, he led the Networked Quantum Information Technologies Hub and headed up the creation of the Rosalind Franklin Institute. He was a member of the EPSRC Physics Strategic Advisory Team and was on the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics' Science Advisory Board.In recognition of his contributions to quantum optics and ultrafast optics, Professor Walmsley was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2012. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Physics, the American Physical Society and the Optical Society of America.
Wednesday 9 December 2020 at 14:00 via Zoom - Dominique Eckert (Geneva) - TBA Chevron right
Wednesday 9 December 2020 at 15:00 via Zoom - Dr Stoichko Dimitrov (Queen Marry University of London) - Excited state dynamics at Donor-Acceptor interfaces for performance and stability enhancement of organic solar cells Chevron right
Wednesday 9 December 2020 at 14:00 - Francesca Fragkoudi (Garching) - TBA Chevron right
This seminar will focus on three absorbing lines of research into nanophotonics, representing three consecutive time scales of the physics involved. It will begin with the first experimental observation of a chiroptical effect that was predicted 40 years ago [1,2]. Next, it will consider the smallest backjets ('nanojets') ever created and will discuss how they can serve to assemble novel metamaterials [3,4]. Finally, drawing inspiration from steampunk science fiction, it will illustrate how a vapour stabilization technique can greatly enhance quantum sensors [5]. When light shines on metal nanoparticles (NPs), it is initially (fs timescale) absorbed by the electrons. These electrons give rise to "instantaneous" nonlinear optical processes, such as second harmonic (SH) generation, whereby two photons at the fundamental frequency are converted into a single photon at twice that frequency \Omega. This SH generation is promising for applications, based on frequency conversion (for laser manufacturing), on nonlinear optical characterization[6,7] (e.g. microscopy) and on metasurfaces (for ultrathin telecom components). Our team recently demonstrated that in chiral metal NPs (those that lack mirror symmetry) the intensity of light, scattered at the SH frequency, is proportional to the chirality, see Fig. 1 [in the poster]. This effect was predicted 40 years ago, it is >10,000 more sensitive than corresponding linear optical effects and it could enable safer pharmaceuticals.
Taking little other than common cuticle, loaded with a small amount of melanin, butterflies have evolved some stunning metasurfaces. Often only microns thick, these act as selective reflectors and polarizers as well as being sometimes very strong scatterers (white) or very strong absorbers (black) of electromagnetic radiation. Similarly surface-structured metals, metasurfaces, can lead to unexpected effects: for example selective absorption, even at long wavelengths where metals are expected to behave as almost perfect mirrors, or even negative refraction.
The membranes of cells are made for a large part of lipids assembled in bilayers. Membranes behave as 2D-liquid, but they also have peculiar mechanical properties since they can be bent in the perpendicular direction, as well as stretched. The Brownian motion of inclusions embedded into membranes, such as trans-membrane proteins is not trivial and has been well described by the long-time accepted Saffman-Delbrück model. However, rich behavior arises for inclusions with non-symmetric shapes, that locally bend membranes. Coupling between inclusions' distribution and density can be observed as well as deviation to inclusion mobility described by Saffman-Delbrück. I will illustrate with some examples these peculiar properties specific to fluid membranes, and discuss some consequences for living cells.
Supernovae are the incredibly luminous deaths of stars that play vital roles in chemical enrichment, galaxy feedback mechanisms, and stellar evolution. In particular, Type Ia supernovae, the explosions of white dwarf stars in binary systems, were instrumental in the discovery of dark energy. However, what are their progenitor systems, and how they explode, remains a mystery. There is increasing observational evidence that there are multiple ways in which white dwarfs can explode. I will review the status of what we know about the stellar systems that produce Type Ia supernovae, as well as discuss the recently discovered zoo of peculiar transients that are also predicted to result from the explosions of white dwarfs, such as He-shell mergers, tidal disruption events, violent mergers. Distinguishing between these explosion scenarios and understanding their diversity is vital for producing the best samples for future precision measurements of the cosmological parameters.
Despite the fact that most of the radiation emitted in the universe since the Big Bang is in the THz range, readily available THz sources did not emerge until the end of the 20th century. Also, the detection of THz waves was proven to be very challenging. Altogether slowed down the adoption of THz waves (and technology), making this spectral window sandwiched between the optical and microwave regimes (ca. 0.3 – 3 THz; wavelength range between 1 mm and 0.1 mm) relatively unexplored. A great deal of effort is now carried out to develop such spectrum as it holds promise for next generation of wireless communication, medical diagnosis, security applications (chemical fingerprinting and standoff screening) and industrial control processes. The potential of THz in these realms arises from the ability of THz radiation to provide more bandwidth than microwaves/millimetre-waves and to pass through many optically opaque materials (e.g., clothing, paper, etc.), as well as the fact that specific rotations, vibrations or librations of molecules and molecular aggregates occur in this frequency range. In addition, THz radiation is non-ionizing and safe, unlike X-rays. Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy has emerged as a main spectroscopic modality to fill this so-called THz-gap and this seminar will showcase the use of the technique for two applications: (1) development of flexible low-loss low-dispersion waveguides ('cables'); (2) understanding of the extraordinary transmission phenomenon.
Our basic picture of condensed matter involves drawing a distinction between 'order' and 'disorder', as evidenced, respectively, by Bragg peaks and blobs or rings of scattering. However, modern, high resolution X-ray and neutron scattering sources can resolve a third type of scattering: 'pinch points' - near singularities in the structure factor that indicate special type of highly correlated state that is neither entirely ordered, nor entirely disordered. In this talk I will explain how pinch points are in part an illusion and in part an important diagnostic of a very special state. To explain this, I will refer to several types of material and meta-material, including water ice, spin ice, artificial spin ice, ionic solids and models of dipolar liquids, electrolytes and superfluids. I will also point out analogies with general physics.
Astrometry from space has unique advantages over ground-based observations: the all-sky coverage, relatively stable and temperature- and gravity-invariant operating environment delivers precision, accuracy and sample volume several orders of magnitude greater than ground-based results. Even more importantly, absolute astrometry is possible. The European Space Agency Cornerstone mission Gaia is delivering that promise. Gaia provides 5-D phase space measurements, 3 spatial coordinates and two space motions in the plane of the sky, for a representative sample of the Milky Way's stellar populations (over 1 billion stars, being ~1% of the stars over 50% of the volume). Full 6-D phase space data is delivered from line-of-sight (radial) velocities for the 300million brightest stars. These data make substantial contributions to astrophysics and fundamental physics on scales from the Solar System to cosmology, from asteroids to gravitational waves. A few example results illustrating the rapidly changing understanding of the history of our Milky Way will be given.
Microelectromechanical (MEMS) and nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) are ideal candidates for exploring quantum fluids, since they can be manufactured reproducibly, cover the frequency range from hundreds of kilohertz up to gigahertz and usually have very low power dissipation.
Their small size offers the possibility of probing the condensate on scales comparable to, and below, the coherence length. That said, there have been hitherto no successful measurements of NEMS res- onators in the liquid phases of helium.
Here we report the operation of doubly-clamped aluminum nanocantilevers in superfluid 4He at temperatures spanning the superfluid transition. The devices are shown to be very sensitive detectors of the superfluid density and the normal fluid damping. We use nanomechanical resonators with extremely high quality factor to probe superfluid 4He at millikelvin temperatures, as well.
The high sensitivity of these devices to thermal excitations in the environment makes it possible to drive them using the momentum transfer from phonons generated by a nearby heater. This so-called phonon wind is a reverse thermomechanical effect that until now has never been demonstrated.
Analysing, constructing, and translating between graphical, pictorial, and mathematical representations of physics ideas and reasoning flexibly through them (representational competence) is a key characteristic of expertise. It is challenging for learners to develop, but little instruction is explicitly designed with this purpose in mind.
This talk will focus on the role of interactive computer simulations with appropriate scaffolding in supporting representational learning. We have been developing combined simulation-tutorials for the learning of quantum mechanics, whereby students first work on problems independently, constructing representations they will later see in the simulation, followed by further problems with simulation support.
This talk will describe the structure and sequencing of the simulation-tutorials and present results from pre-, mid- and post-tests to assess student learning.
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70 students from Compassvale Secondary School's Environment Club attended SeaKeepers Asia's first educational outreach of the year on January 19th. The students attended a presentation given by Mr. Chua Sek Chuan, Senior Manager, Outreach and Education of St John's Island National Marine Laboratory, which covered an "Introduction to Marine Science & Conservation". After the presentation the students had the opportunity to engage with Mr. Chaun and ask questions about marine science.
After the initial outreach, 20 students were invited to join a Floating Classroom which took place on February 2 on board DISCOVERY Yacht Asean Lady. Marine Biologists from the Tropical Marine Science Institute of the National University of Singapore gave a presentation on Singapore's marine biodiversity and the current challenges. Students learned about a successful research project that involved transplanting corals onto man-made structures on seawalls around the Singapore coastline. The project is proving to be conducive for marine life, and reducing the impact of coastal development and loss of marine biodiversity.
The students also participated in a plankton trawl exercise, practiced identifying marine organisms, and learned about dive gear.


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Middle East News | Syria
As Syria Clears Last Islamic State Enclave, Fighters Handed Over to Iraq
Over 150 ISIS fighters, the first batch of several to come, are being transferred by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces
A member of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) monitors trucks carrying men identified as Islamic State fighters, February 20, 2019. Credit: AFP
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) handed over more than 150 Iraqi and other foreign Islamic State fighters to Iraq on Thursday.
The handover was the first of several, two Iraqi military sources told Reuters, under an agreement brokered to handover a total of 502 fighters.
The village of Baghouz at the Iraqi border is the last scrap of territory left to the Islamic State in the Euphrates valley region that became its final stronghold in Iraq and Syria after a series of defeats in 2017.
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"The majority of the fighters are Iraqi," said a military colonel whose unit is stationed at the Syrian border. "But we have a few foreigners."
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The mayor of Iraqi border town Al-Qaim, Ahmed al-Mahallawi, said some fighters' families were also transferred.
"Early this morning, 10 trucks loaded with Daesh fighters and their families were handed over by SDF forces to the Iraqi army," he said, using the Arabic acronym for Islamic State.
"The majority of them are Iraqis and the convoy was under maximum security protection headed to the Jazeera and Badiya military headquarters." Both bases are located in Anbar province.
The SDF and the U.S.-backed coalition could not immediately be reached for comment.
News of the handover came as U.S.-backed forces were readying for an assault on the militant group's final enclave in eastern Syria. The last civilians are expected to be evacuated on Thursday, to clear the way for the assault, the SDF said.
Around 800 of foreign jihadist fighters who joined Islamic State, including many Iraqis, are being held in Syria by the SDF, the group said. More than 2,000 family members are also in camps, with dozens more arriving each day.
Their fate has become more pressing in recent days as U.S.-backed fighters planned their assault to capture the last remnants of the group's self-styled caliphate.
On Tuesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said Iraq was carefully monitoring the situation at its Syrian border amid concerns that the remaining Islamic State fighters could stream across the border.
The militant group still poses a threat in Iraq and some western officials believe that the group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, may still be hiding there.


Entrepreneur, want-repreneur, business analyst, or concierge, you probably have a job that requires writing. And occasionally, that writing will need to be much more substantive than a standard email reply or smartphone check-in. These weightier, lengthier writing tasks sit at the top of our scientifically optimized To-Do lists, gathering procrastination-based dust while adding stress with every furtive glance at the day's agenda.
Ultimately, they also get us in the most trouble in our professional lives, as demanding clients, bosses, or partners wonder why Document X isn't complete yet, and that's not even taking the editing process into consideration. In my experience, longer or more in-depth writing tasks cause about 75% of my work-related stress. If I'm working on a side project or starting a new venture, they're the major roadblock that keeps initiatives grounded for longer than they need to be.
Let's be frank: It's not the actual duration of the assignment that causes anxiety (which builds and builds in vicious spiral of "let's put this off again"). It's the prospect of FORCED CREATIVITY that really holds back completion. These are tasks you can't (or at least imagine you can't) complete on autopilot, and it's really the prospect of starting hard work that prevents work from getting done in the first place.
There's no magic formula for overcoming this in one fell swoop (though there are certainly dietary changes and supplements that can help boost creativity). However, by attacking these FORCED CREATIVITY tasks at one particular time of day, they're much easier to overcome and much easier to prioritize over the minute distractions and smaller items on your checklist that can almost certainly wait until after your next water break. And that one particular time of day just so happens to be the period when you're LEAST likely to even THINK about hitting the very top of your agenda.
It's after breakfast, coffee, and supplements, but before you even think about doing anything else; it's basically first thing in the morning, and it's the ONLY real time you'll have for distraction-free creativity. Your mind is free of accumulated stress because you haven't had a chance to fixate on the day's challenges. There's no room for mental gymnastics to prioritize a smaller task over the important one in front of you. Your goal is clear, straightforward, and singular: It's time to write.
Some of the world's most successful writers and researchers (notably Food Politics mastermind Marion Nestle) use this strategy to pump out insanely original, informative content, and the same principle is mastered by titans of business who tackle tough tasks first thing and then watch as their competitors play catchup throughout the day.


Description: Ralfvieh's Medieval sets (this is the first of 2) have an iconic look that cannot be mistaken for any other set. Lots of pieces to build castles and other medieval structures.
It's good to have it here now, after Ralfvieh's webside is unfortunately down. Thanks!


I can´t stand seing or hearing about cruelty against animals. I just looked at a video on FB not knowing what is was about, it starts with a "man" beating his dog, I feel sick to my stomach. There is so much cruelty out there, so many cowards that feel strong and in power! These guys beating animals, women and children are all of the same kind.
I always wonder what I would do if I witnessed something like that in life, considering how I feel now I really don´t know if I would be able to control myself.
This is something to think about, considering what this could imply but there is no way in hell I would walk or look he other way.


Admission requirement is the participation in the modules QM1 and QM2 of the training programme "Quality Management in Call and Service Centres" from qualitycube GmbH.
"Quality Representatives Service Center with TÜV Rheinland Certified Qualification" are in a position to achieve and ensure the necessary high quality in a company in the long term. They are in a position to carry out internal audits in their company and to work as Quality Representatives.


The Nk'Mip winery site is one of the most attractive in the South Okanagan, with outstanding views in a setting of natural beauty. Situated on a bench overlooking the shores of Osoyoos Lake, the site is adjacent to a tract of natural desert land, while the newly planted vineyards and orchards provide a stunning contrast. The Osoyoos Indian Band shares its history and traditions with those who visit the winery. Tour experiences at the winery are enhanced through the architecture, which was designed and constructed to display native art and artifacts and enhance the beauty and unique nature of the wild sage desert surroundings. From the early years of ranching, trading and small farms, the people of the band have continued to change with the times. The band has a long history of growing grapes, and owns 340 acres at the NK'Mip Vineyard LP. The first grapes were planted in 1968. Under the expertise of trained viticulturalist Sam Baptise, new varieties are being planted each year to meet current market demands.
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@CampandRVinBC @SandraOldfield @DreamCatcher Sounds wonderful. Cheers!
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Mark Simone Bio- Age, Height, Podcast, Net Worth, Wife, Twitter
Mark Simone is a famous American television / radio personality currently working WOR Radio 710 in New York. Besides, he has already worked for WABC radio station for 14 years.
Not to mention, Simone also makes an appearance upstairs FOX Business, CNN, MSNBC, and PBsmall sometimes. He is, without a doubt, one of the best explorers who knows how to entertain his listeners. More about him now.
Mark Simone
Before we get started, here are some interesting facts about Simone.
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1) Mark Simone: Quick facts
2) Early life and education
3) Age and height
4) Mark Simone: Podcast
5) Net profit and revenue
6) Mark Simone: Marriage and Wife
7) Presence of social media
Mark Simone: Quick facts
Reception Radio, Presenter
$ 2 million
Marcus was born in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. He is an American by nationality who belongs to a white nationality. However, since he is secretive about his personal life, his real age is still unknown.
But some sources suggest that it may be inside in the late '40s from now on. In terms of his training, Simone completed his early training Rosemary Hall Choate and later went on Cranbrook School.
Similarly, for his undergraduate studies, Simone enrolled in and graduated from Emerson College.
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Age and height
Speaking of his age, Simone is considered to be in it in the late '40s from now on. Not to mention, his birthday and birthmark are also unknown at this time.
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In addition, the popular radio station is so secretive that most things about his personal life are unknown, including his physical measurements. But just from the looks, we can say that it is quite tall and seems to have a durable body.
Anyway, thanks to technology, we can see it. Has brown eyes and short light brown hair, which fits well with his skin
Mark Simone: Podcast
Because of its secret nature, there is nothing to say when it comes to his early career. He started working for The Mark Simone Show from 1977 to 1979 where he hosted the show WPIX-FM.
Similarly, by 1980 to 1982, the charming Simone hosted a daily comedy show on WMCA network. The show was aired by 8 to 10 pm in the daily and 2-4 pm. Saturdays. After working on it for two whole years, Simone moved on WNEW where he was staying in the afternoon 3 to 7 pm
Along with that, Simone also worked for Steve Allen's appearance as co-organizer for NBC Radio Network. Except, WNEW the charming and talented Simone became part of it Sirius XM Radio as a host at 2004.
In addition, Mark's career rose in revolt after he joined MSNBC network as a regular contributor from From 2004 to 2009. In addition to radio, Simone has made a remarkable impression on television shows as well.
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Simone was connected to CNN for eight whole years, appearing in presentations like CNN American Morning and Lub Dobsmall. After that, proceeded FOX Business Network as a contributor and presenter. In addition, it can be seen regularly FOX, MSNBC, and CNN.
From January 2, 2013, Simone is hosting iHeart at the time of the week WOR.
Net profit and revenue
From 2019, the famous network host has an estimated net worth $ 2 million. Not to mention, he makes about an annual salary $ 82,000. Most of his income comes from his professional career as a journalist.
In addition, a program host makes an average salary around $ 40,477 per year. Given her work experience and ability to attract viewers, Simone has to earn a significant amount.
However, he does not keep the money to himself. Instead, Simone gives back to his community. Simone is on the Board of Charity Youth New York Police Athletic League.
Mark Simone: Marriage and Wife
There is no doubt that Mark is a charming and handsome man. Because of this, many are curious about his personal life and want to know everything about him. His own life, especially his erotic life, has always been a matter of gossip for many.
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Unfortunately, Mark did not reveal much about his family, such as his early life. Since he has not revealed anything about his wife and children, many find it difficult to believe it when it comes to his marital status. Some even dispute whether they are married or not.
No matter how much the word has been spoken or spoken, Mark has chosen to keep his silence on the subject.
Presence of social media
Twitter– 184k Followers
Instagram– 7,387 Followers
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It is simply not possible that he is 48 as stated on many sites as I heard him on wmca in 1977 which would mean he was 8 yrs old at the time. He apparently doesn't want to admit that he's in his 60s for personal or professional reasons


Before I lived online and was staying up until the early am to edit emails and blog posts, I worked retail. For almost 18 years. At two very different, family run chains. One was strictly bargain basement, the other upscale and well-known on a global scale. Some of it was fun. Some was not. And some of it was downright horrible. (Saving the truly horrendous material for my book, it'll be one of those true life, tell-alls disguised as a novel, along the same lines of Devil Wears Prada or Retail Hell.) Where exactly am I going with this? Well, next Friday happens to be Black Friday (**Shudders**), which was named as such because it gave stores that were in the red (loss) the chance to get a leg up and into the black (profit) for the year, back when it was still one of the busiest shopping days of the entire year.
Want a look behind the curtain to find out what did do to get ready for Blk Fri? We would move the already picked over clearance racks to a more visible location and wrap things up by maybe adding in a sweater/top/jacket that had been sent specifically for DAX (That's Day After Thanksgiving for you non-retail peeps out there). Now, let me be crystal clear, we would snicker and mock these because they were more often than not tacky and we hated them. At this point, it's only fitting to quote Alicia Silverstone's Cher Horowitz in the 90's hit movie Clueless, as if! As if we liked them, as if we would wear them, as if these were the same quality as what we normally carried...You get the pic.
So, if you're planning on hitting the department store circuit starting at 12:01 am next Friday morning, and it's an annual event for you and your daughters, you and your sisters or you and your besties , then fantastic! By all means. Commence with the bonding time. Wear sweats, get coffee, make the rounds, try stuff on, have a complaint fest/talk sh*t over breakfast, and then crash. Have some laughs. Have a girls' day out. Just don't expect that Italian leather, cashmere knit or bag to be deep discounted.


Gold continued to move higher yesterday in follow through buying from Wednesday. Yesterday's high was 1622 and the market has held most of the gains overnight and is moving higher this morning.
The market appears to be adjusting to a "buy the dips" mentality from the "sell the rallies" mindset of the past few months.
It is still very early days in this rally but we expect to see much higher prices, particularly if the market can manage to break out of the large triangle correction from September 2011 (currently the upper boundary is at 1680).
Today's video looks at resistance levels and potential targets for the rally, as well as looking at how a breakout from a triangle often pans out.


With My Needle: Are Words Really Necessary?
This post made me smile. What a collection of fun signs.
I totally agree! What a fun post!! Fantastic!
whouaaaa very good pictures !!!
Oh now that's just too funny! Love the frog too. Hugs!


For over a decade, 4site have been working with world leaders in the telecommunications industry to ensure their clients successfully meet the challenges presented by the always-evolving technology landscape. We were appointed to reinvigorate the 4site brand, building greater relevance and motivation for new and existing customers to engage.
The visual identity took inspiration from the squared calculations sheet the network designers use at the beginning of every project, with a supporting network of grid graphics and a customised typeface reflecting the detail from the brandmark.
It was essential that the colour palette differentiated against the ever present 'trusted' blues of the engineering industry. A bright gold signifies their passion for positive change in the industry, and charcoal was used to denote the dependability of the team. We directed a photoshoot to capture the breadth of 4site's capabilities and emphasise the expertise and innovation involved in the network design process.
The new brand identity and creative expression broadens the conversations that 4site can have with its audiences and is providing the perfect platform for growing the UK market.


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New Project: "Introducing the Digital Library of the Middle East"
Filed by Gary Price on August 8, 2016
Note: We first noted this recently funded project when it an announcement by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) on July 19, 2016.
From The Ancient Near East (Newsletter From Friends of the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR):
The desire to more thoroughly secure collections of all kinds is one of the primary motivations behind a new project developed by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) and the Antiquities Coalition, the Digital Library of the Middle East (DLME).
The library will provide an internationally shared inventory of cultural artifacts including detailed descriptions and image documentation on a single website with coherent metadata and search facilities. Images and descriptions could be made publicly available to encourage greater understanding of and respect for the region's cultural patrimony. Object-specific data would confirm ownership and legal status and would help determine whether an item of cultural or historical significance being offered for sale or transferred was acquired illegally.
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has generously provided funding to support exploratory research, community building, and technical prototyping for the DLME. Dr. Charles Henry of CLIR and I will serve as co-Principal Investigators on the project.
We will also benefit from significant contributions from the Digital Library Federation, the Digital Public Library of America, and the National Digital Stewardship Alliance.
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RNC moves election night HQ from DC to undisclosed location citing security concerns, potential …
The Republican National Committee (RNC) moved its headquarters on election night from a government building in Washington, D.C., to an undisclosed location, citing security concerns, a Republican official told Fox News on Tuesday night.
GOP CONTROL OF SENATE IN JEOPARDY COULD HINGE ON GEORGIA IN JANUARY RUNOFF
Washington, D.C., is bracing for protests and potential civil unrest following election results, with a beefed-up police and Secret Service presence outside the White House.
Many D.C. businesses are boarded up with plywood to protect from potential looting and violence.
TRUMP THANKS CAMPAIGN STAFFERS, PREDICTS 'INCREDIBLE NIGHT': 'TREMENDOUS GROUP OF PEOPLE'
Earlier in the day, President Trump's campaign announced they would be watching election results come in from a "war room" the campaign built inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB), a large, taxpayer-funded government building located directly next door to the White House.
Trump's campaign director of communication, Tim Murtaugh, said the election night war room was entirely funded by the campaign.
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"The war room needed to be in close proximity to the President and there is no expense whatsoever to American taxpayers for the use of a room in the EEOB, where events like prayer services and receptions for outside groups frequently occur," Murtaugh said in a statement earlier Tuesday, before the change of location was made.
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"Every piece of equipment, including WiFi and computers, was paid for by the campaign, and no White House staff is involved. The arrangement has been approved by White House counsel," he added.
Fox News' Kristin Fisher contributed to this report.
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I live in Waxhaw in North Carolina. We have tall fescue in our lawn, however this summer weeds particularly crab grass has taken over. What do you suggest doing at this time of the year?
Hello Gthumb and welcome to the Community.
I had a similar problem with crab grass this year and I used Weed-B-Gone for crab grass. I did spray it a second time about a week after the 1st. application. It did a great job killing the crab grass and did not harming the Grass.
Once the crab grass was gone the surrounding grass filled in. You can also help the grass by applying a Weed&Feed product.
Around here crabgrass is an annual, so I wouldn't necessarily spend a lot of money killing something that is going to die in a couple of months naturally. Unfortunately I know nothing about growing grass in North Carolina but your local county extension service probably does. They can make some recommendations on what works best in your location.
The best defense against weeds, is a strong stand of grass. Generally speaking for cool season grasses two mistakes people make are cutting it too short (<3") and watering too frequently. Taller grass shades the soil, making it more difficult for weed seeds to germinate and taller grass is more stress toleratant. Water deeply but in frequently. Watering lightly just encourages the roots to stay at the surface.
There's also the nuclear option, where you kill everything and replant. The good news is that this is a great time of the year to do that for cool season grasses. The drawback is that it's a fair amount of work to get the soil ready for new grass seed and it's critical that the need seed be watered regularly. Unlike established lawns the new seed just needs to be kept moist, which might mean water two or more times per day.


For a casual and cool look, the DKNY girls' shirt is the perfect piece. This cotton jersey T-shirt in black or blue stands out with short sleeves and a straight cut. It has a DKNY written illustration printed on the front in neon ink or rubber ink.
For a casual and cool look, the DKNY girls\' shirt is the perfect piece. This cotton jersey T-shirt in black or blue stands out with short sleeves and a straight cut. It has a DKNY written illustration printed on the front in neon ink or rubber ink.


Squeezebox : Community : Forums > User Forums > General Discussion > Wiki or no Wiki ... ?
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I see a lot of great stuff *IS* available for the SB and the SlimServer. Much more is happening than I get the impression of when I browse the plug-in section.
So my question is as follows: How come that e.g. the new SlimFX skin is not already described by someone on the Plug-In pages? (Same goes for the AppleScript app's that makes iTunes and SlimServer communicate etc.).
I can understand that the developers are busy developing cool stuff (keep it coming), but it is a shame that new users will not benefit from this unless they read the forums from one end to the other.
I dunno what to do about this. Is this just lack of volunteer resources or is there some kind of approval going on before stuff makes it to the plug-ins pages?
ANYbody can write into the wiki. Even you! If you feel strongly, add it yourself, though I'd suggest its probably up to the plugin writer to decide when its worth adding (already had such an exchange with SlimFX's author).


These old fashioned pepper grinders are not only interesting and attractive, they do an excellent job of grinding pepper. They are really quite adjustable and have a very smooth action.
They can be made is several shapes and from any wood you wish. The individual ones in the photos are no longer available, but I can certainly make you one like these, or in some other form as you wish.


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Charitable Activities
Charity was important to our founder, Arthur Cox. 100 years later, it's still important to the people of our firm today. Our people help us choose the charities we support. Every two years we survey our staff to ask them which three charities they would like the firm to support.
Our current charity partnerships are with:
Dublin Simon Community – empowering people to access and retain a home by providing housing, prevention, addiction treatment, emergency response and other targeted interventions, through advocacy and partnership www.dublinsimon.ie
Alzheimer Society of Ireland – working across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers www.alzheimer.ie
Solas Project – works with young people to address the socio-economic and educational imbalances faced by so many in Ireland today. Its programmes equip and empower young people to live full lives and become positive participants in society. Through learning and mentoring, as well as personal and social development, it supports young people to create a brighter future for themselves and their communities. www.solasproject.com


Premier Estates are proud to offer this excellent office at Tiffany Towers. The office comes fully furnished. It comprises a small kitchen with washing facilities, small private areas. All furniture included. This office has great views and a small glass meeting room. Low service charges! (Per quarter approx. AED 4,000).
Tiffany Tower is a 183 meter high rise building that has a simple rectangular plan. Its well designed 43 storey skyscraper at the entrance to the Jumeirah Lake development responds to the clients call for a unique and impressive office building.
Below of the project is a staff restaurant together with a gymnasium which is dedicated for guest suites.


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THE VESPA
The idea of the Vespa was born with the approaching of the end of the World War II, when Enrico Piaggio needed to find a possible solution to restart production, by converting his purely military factories such as the largest one in Pontedera. Enrico Piaggio commissioned Corradino D'Ascanio to design a scooter that was not uncomfortable and bulky like a motorbike. He asked for an absolutely original and revolutionary project, from there was born the first project of the Vespa, then conceived in Pontedera in April 1946. The name Vespa was coined by Piaggio himself, after he exclaimed, seeing the first prototype which had a very wide central part to accommodate the driver and a slim "waistline", "It looks like a wasp!". (Vespa is the Italian word for wasp).
The Vespa is put on sale starting from April 23, 1946, and from then until 1951, year of the establishment of the first Vespa Club its spread is continually growing. Insiders and experts capture in the Vespa the realization of a brilliant idea. In the 50s the production definitely takes off and also the foreign markets are looking with interest at the birth of the scooter, which arouses curiosity and admiration, the Times called it "a completely Italian product, as we have not seen since the Roman chariot".
Vespa is above all an event that involves the history of costume. During those years Vespa became a synonym for the Dolce Vita, the foreign reporters described Italy as "the country of the Vespa" and the Vespa's role in the costume, and not only Italian, is documented by the presence of the vehicle in hundreds of movies of the era. And it is a story that still continues today. Visiting the Italian cities, while enjoying a nice ride on a Vespa is a dream shared worldwide.
To the Italian Vespa Day of '51 rushed less than twenty thousand Vespa riders. Riding a Vespa was synonymous of freedom, agile exploitation of space and easier social relationships. The new scooter had become a cultural phenomenon, characterizing its age: in the cinema, in literature and in advertising, the Vespa appeared countless times among the most significant symbols of a changing society which wants to get out from the destruction of the war.Soon the Vespa was produced in 13 countries and marketed in 114 worldwide and its production will no longer be abandoned, now surpassing the 3,500,000 Vespa 50cc figure produced in different models and versions. Today Vespa is more than ever a global brand, it is a true citizen of the world and continues, among others, to be produced in the historic factory in Pontedera in Tuscany, where it was born without interruption since 1946.
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