Master Thesis Position Lausanne Switzerland 2011-2012

May 2011

Master Thesis Position on Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience : Lausanne, Switzerland 2011-2012
Fashion Degree research project in collaboration between :

• Laboratory of behavior genetics (http://lgc.epfl.ch), and
• Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience (http://lnco.epfl.ch)

Expires: July 31, 2011

Brain Mind Institute, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne :job description

We need applications for highly motivated individuals to conduct research on the same level as master or as a paid internship in a collaborative project between the Laboratory of Behaviour Genetics (Prof. Carmen Sandi) and the Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience (Professor Olaf Blanke) Upon the Brain Mind Institute, Switzerland Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland.

The project is a work of translation to extend our observations in rodents to the paradigm of human behavior. The project aims to establish experimental conditions to assess the establishment of social hierarchies in humans and to test the impact of social hierarchies in different behavioral tasks. The ultimate goal is to supplement the information developed by imaging and / or virtual reality techniques.
Candidates must have good training in psychology or (recommended) or behavioral neuroscience. The value of bringing these two areas and experience in methods of social psychology would be an asset.

Good command of English and French is desirable.

The project will run for six months to a year, with potential financial support. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter: carmen.sandi @ epfl.ch and olaf.blanke @ epfl.ch

Things to prepare for the implementation of a scholarship

Get a scholarship for study abroad is a competitive process. This is because many people like you want the scholarship, but not everyone can be awarded. Money cholarship is simply not sufficient to cover all at once. Although the scholarship providers want to ensure that only the best, well prepared candidates are selected and that the money is used properly and effectively to what was expected. You must be a winner!

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Academic certificates

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The research project

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Letter from the university and tutor for

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Tourism Batam city needs to be managed

May 2011

Culture and Tourism Office in Batam city records as much as 252,019 foreign tourists visited Batam during the first quarter of 2011.

If asked where the only tourist area of ​​Batam? Certainly many of his head. But that's unique tourism. Something unthinkable can become the attraction of foreigners.

One of Batam attraction for foreigners is culinary tourism and shopping tour staple. Who thought shopping malls and shops that provide basic needs can be targeted foreign tourists. Who think the same basic needs is the reason they come to us?

But that's a fact. Just look at the Mega Mall last weekend, many residents of Singapore and Malaysia who shop staple. See also the shops in the Nagoya area. Perhaps because of the relatively cheaper price.

Without making this tour was formed by itself. Well, tourism is referring to the uniqueness. We show what it is - but that does not mean not managed in accordance with our culture.

Singapore attracts tourists with artificial entertainment. By leveraging existing technology in Singapore could tempt millions of people around the world to come there. Supported cleanliness and orderliness of Singapore emerge as a developed nation. We were often amazed by it. No wonder people of Indonesia there are many who come there even though we rupiah exchange rate is much lower.

Tourists who visit there. Well, now our job to manage purpose of the visit plus a long visit. Who would have thought natural life Batubesar attract tourists from South Korea? There are chickens roam the yard target excursions.

This is a potential that must be managed. Determination of the old village is not merely to regulate the legality of the land and then sold. Old hometown at the same time preserving the culture that was there. Old hometown would become a unique and rare goods hit by development of the era. Just look around us. The majority of us living in a housing, not a village, even though we come from the village.

Well, the village atmosphere like this often makes us nostalgic. Naturally, if there are tourists who enjoy a visit to the village, because they rarely see in everyday life. Village governance is neat and clean with beautiful well-maintained culture into terms of foreign tourists visiting to stay awake even increased.

It feels Batam not have too much trouble, such as Singapore who issued a large capital to attract foreign tourists. Batam has a natural. What is this alone that we manage. We have the ocean, farmland, villages and of course culinary.

All have been available, which is not yet manages to be interesting to visit. Make them comfortable to be a mandatory requirement they want to talk to friends and relatives in their country. www.batampos.co.id

Riau Islands will Serve as a Waste Treatment Area

May 2011

Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bambang Suryo Sulisto said, now is the time to build a waste processing industry. It also helps to reduce claims against Indonesia as a country of waste and disrupt neighboring countries in ASEAN.

This was disclosed Bambang Suryo Sulisto after attending the 8th ASEAN Leadership Forum event held at Hotel Nikko, Jakarta, Monday (9 / 5).

"I think essentially we want to raise awareness and concern about climate change issues, this is an important issue related to our environment. In order to show Indonesia is a country that cares and responsibly on the environment. We're now also know, the complaints from our neighbors about the waste, forest fires, and so is reduced. So, now is a good time to build such an industry (industrial waste), "detailed.

Followed Suryo, discourse construction waste processing industry will become project of ASEAN. Because instead of each ASEAN member country which is so expensive to build the facility, then it is better built and can be held together.

"Let us build a shared industry and owns shares in it. The industry can cultivate a variety of hazardous waste or not at all, and more specifically to manage the waste that is difficult to be processed, "said Suryo.

If only ASEAN has the industry, the government issued regulations that force industry to be met, they will know where the waste would be sent to. "During this time, although we have regulations related, they always say where to send its waste?" He said.

About financial, Suryo said the need of 500 million Euro European funding for the construction of the sewage plant, and can accommodate hundreds of tons of waste to be processed. Even so, Suryo submit a new proposal which he said is limited to be used as an ASEAN project. Wastes that can be processed, among others, former waste batteries, electronic goods, until the hospital waste.

Furthermore Suryo added, Riau Islands could be a suitable location for construction of waste treatment industry. Moreover, this plan in accordance with the wishes of President Yudhoyono to cut emissions by 26 percent until 2020. Thus, the construction of sewage treatment industry is important to consider. 

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Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1

May 2011

Manchester United need only one more point to close the track after winning a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the big confrontation at Old Trafford.

Javier Hernandez took only 36 seconds to break the deadlock when he saw David Luiz network error twentieth goal this season.

Nemanja Vidic headed Pattern Ryan Giggs cross on 23 minutes due States doubled their lead despite the fact that Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou as he approached the visitors before the break.

Chelsea threatened a comeback after a header from Frank Lampard is probably 68 minutes, but relieved renewed hope of Sir Alex Ferguson saw his team take the victory is priceless.

The defending champions need a win to leave behind the Manchester United goal difference, but Carlo Ancelotti's side are now six points behind with only two games to play.

Results of other matches:

• Stoke City              3-1     Arsenal
• Wolverhampton       3-1    West Bromwich Albion
• Tottenham Hotspur  1-1     Blackpool
• Aston Villa              1-1     Wigan Athletic
• Newcastle United    2-1     Birmingham City
• Everton                   2-1     Manchester City
• West Ham United    1-1     Blackburn Rovers
• Bolton Wanderers   1-2     Sunderland

Barcelona and Manchester are closer to the 2009 final reedit

May 2011

Author:
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Just like it happened two years ago these two teams have plenty of chances to meet again in the UEFA Champions League final after winning on the road their respective games by 2-0.

A scent of revenge is in the air. Manchester United rubs its hands as they are just one game away from another showdown against Barcelona, team that defeated them in the 2009 UEFA Champions League final by 2-0. Not only do they want to be crowned as the new king of Europe, but also finish a pending business with the Catalonians that still hurts their pride, and championship they feel they owe to their fans.

The Red Devils took a big step towards that goal this past Tuesday by defeating Schalke 04 on the road by 2-0 during the first of two games of the semifinals. The squad from Germany that is considered to be the Cinderella of the competition was unable to stun Manchester United like they did with the defending champions Inter in the quarterfinals. They found no response for two second half goals scored by Giggs and Rooney that cost them the painful defeat.  

Far from being that aggressive and dangerous team that upset Inter, the semifinals version of Schalke didn't even intimidate the goal defended by van der Sar. Raul, their reference in attack, had a very discrete game and the team resented it.

For the next game Schalke must show a different attitude if they want to stand a chance, and will also need a big dose of luck to overcome a two goal disadvantage on the road when they visit Manchester United next Wednesday.

A very similar story was lived at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium during the other semifinals showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The Whites didn't make the best of their home field advantage and ended up losing to their archrival by 0-2, in a game were their scheme left  much to desire from a team the has won nine Champions League titles, and did nothing but defend themselves.

Barcelona ended the game with 71of possession, and that pretty much summarizes what the game was: a team trying to break through the Whites' defensive wall. The Catalonians couldn't convert that dominance into goals until Pepe got a red card product of a hard foul on Alves, which left Real Madrid with ten players and more exposed in defense. Their coach Mourinho also saw a red card for protesting.

Just 15 minutes later Affelay was able to cross a ball for Messi to score his first of two goals of the night.  And at minute 87 Messi again was going to give Barcelona the definite two goal lead after a great individual play leaving rivals on the way to send the ball to the farthest post of the goal defended by Casillas.

Barcelona will now try to seal their pass to the final to be disputed at Wembley this coming Tuesday at home when they receive Real Madrid to put an end to a series that is pretty much decided on their favor.

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Manchester United multiple victories

May 2011

Author:
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Manchester United 2-0 win over Schalke 04, one foot has entered the 28th of next month's Champions League final at Wembley. If all do so, it will be 3 Manchester United into the last four seasons Champions League final. The latest war in Europe in the European club championship, Manchester United past 5 years to reach 148.071 points, ranked first in Europe, ranking higher than the nearly 13 points 2 Barcelona; ranked 7 out of Football Shirt Real Madrid nearly 46 minutes! But more far-reaching significance than these lies a game which tied Manchester United or created a number of records.

First, Van der Sar Champions League semi-final played in the 13th, tying the former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Claude Makelele's Champions League semi-final appearances; second, 37-year-old Ryan Giggs to 148 days beyond the 37-year-old for 86 days N'Zaji, Champions League history to become the oldest scorer, but this is the 15th season total Giggs in the Champions League to achieve goals, tied the score Raul; Third, the Manchester United Champions League game which broke the Premier League Shirts Bundesliga Away curse, the first battle on the road in the German team win the Champions League knockout, after a few games, namely, 96-97 season, held 0-1 away to Borussia Dortmund; 00-01 season, held 0-1 away to Bayern; 01-02 season, a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen; 09-10 season, 1-2 away to Bayern tragically reversed; Fourth, one of the most amazing record of the Champions League after the game which was born! Manchester United not only broke the home of Schalke 04 Champions League victory this season, the brilliant record, and all 6 games this season, cruised away, Manchester United scored five wins and 1 level into the 8-ball does not throw a ball of magical record, the Red Devils became the Man U Kits Champions League the first team to 6 games all season road race team to keep a clean sheet 0. If you count home, Manchester United lost 11 games 3 goals, field concede rates are also among the first in Europe.

Ryan Giggs after the match said, 'how many there are some disappointed, after all, we in the first half of this in 4 or 5 goal lead ball.' This statement is true, Manchester United game which created too much of an absolute chance. 3 minutes, Rooney's shot on the corner of area after the Neuer saved by refraction; the first 5 minutes, left the restricted area shot by Noelle Park rescued; the first 14 minutes, Hernandez left the restricted area single-handedly saved the ball shot by Noelle; the first 27 minutes, Ryan Giggs header hoisting a small edge of the area was again denied Neuer brave line in the door; the first 45 minutes, Ryan Giggs Rooney shirt was again single-handedly shot Noelle brave rescue; the first 47 minutes, Michael Carrick header was again the beam Illinois Alto; the first 48 minutes, with Ryan Giggs in the restricted area off the field spiking and Papadopoulos Benedict, but his point ball point chosen to the powerful right foot shot The campaign, especially in the first half 45 minutes, is Manchester United's Champions League in recent years, a model for. Manchester United live easily control the situation, challenge the opponent to play again and again the nerves, profligate with the perfect opportunity. It is no exaggeration to say that if the game which is not standing in front of Schalke 04 Neuer, and if Manchester United striker got off their game which is not so, Manchester United that would have produced not the slightest inferior to a 06 - 07 season 7-1 quarter-final second leg in Rome massacre tragedy.

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Protect yourself in the online, social network community

May 2011

(ARA) - More people than ever are taking part in social networking sites. Facebook alone has more than 500 million users, according to Facebook statistics. People have a lot to lose if the security of their social networking site is compromised. Their own personal, identifying information, and the information of all those they network with, could be at risk.

In addition, wide usage of mobile devices increases the possibility of virus infection and provides a new gateway to hackers and malicious codes in spam mails and websites around the Internet. Introduction to voice messaging services also provides a new medium for virus infection and hacking of personal data.

"Cell phones and laptops are revolutionizing the way we communicate in today's society," says Lyman Munson, vice president of risk services at Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. "It is imperative to protect your personal information when taking advantage of this wonderful, innovative technology."

Here are some top recommendations to help protect yourself and ensure a secure online experience in the world of social networking:

* Don't accept pop-ups or prompts for software, unless you're armed with Web scanner software which checks each site for infections prior to access.

* Don't provide, post, or submit any confidential personal data (e.g. banking details, medical records, full birth dates, home town, birth place, social security number,etc.). Social networking sites don't require this sort of information to join.

* Do change your password at least once a month. Don't change it if you're prompted to. This could be a malicious link.

* Avoid letting friends, peers, co-workers or staff access their social networks on your computer, and don't sign into your networks on their machines. Others could introduce infections to your computer through unsafe practices, or your login security could be compromised via cookies saved on your computer.

* Never auto save your password information, and clear your history at least once a week.

* It's not smart to accept friend requests or request friends who you personally do not know - even if they are mutual friends of others you know.

* Talk online about your vacation, whereabouts, etc. after you've returned home, not before you leave. Otherwise, it can be an invitation to thieves to stop by your house while you are away.

* Frequently check your privacy settings. Changes in the website/social network may delete your settings, without you knowing. Understand and maintain your desired level of privacy.

* Mobile apps are extremely popular. Find out if companies you are a customer of provide applications for you to use that are secure, such as claims or policy information with your insurance company.

* Take the time to learn how to use social network sites effectively. Each site has information on privacy settings and "how tos." Many sites help you with details on things such as setting up a variety of friends lists with varying privacy settings and avoiding relationship pitfalls, such as www.allfacebook.com.

* Parents need to be mindful of children's activity and protect computer systems from predators.

* Be mindful of what you say when responding or posting on your Facebook "wall." Remember, anything you say will will be seen by all friends and those out of your control when commenting on a friends wall.

* Don't share files on your laptop or mobile device. When you connect at a wireless hotspot, anything that you are sharing on your computer or device may be shared with anyone else connected to that network. Disable the file and printer sharing feature or pick the correct network type on your laptop or mobile device.

* Secure sites are best. Always look for the https:// and/or padlock symbol on your browser. Most browsers also allow you to hover over the site name to be sure that it is a verified web service.

* Restrict what you do on Wi-Fi. Don't do anything on Wi-Fi that you wouldn't want to share with anyone else.

  

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Wireless hearing aids? How technology continues to improve our lives

May 2011

(ARA) - "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic," wrote physicist and science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke. Imagine what our ancestors, who relied on telegraphs or landline telephones, would make of today's wireless communications technology.

You can navigate a new city using nothing more than a palm-sized device that talks to a larger device orbiting far above the earth. You push a button in an upstairs office that orders a printing machine in the kitchen to print out the recipe for tonight's dinner. And you can wear hearing aids that allow you to watch a movie with others by having the sound streamed directly into the hearing aids at a volume that's right for you, while your family can watch comfortably at the same time.

Whether or not you understand the mechanics of how the technology works, it's easy to feel the effect wireless communication has had on our lives is downright magical. From mobile phones that allow us to speak with others from virtually anywhere on the planet to garage door openers that save us from having to exit our cars in the soaking rain, wireless devices are everywhere in American life.

The technology and its application are developing at a breakneck pace. For many of us, it's becoming easy to imagine that wireless technology can have practical use in virtually every aspect of our lives. New developments like two-way transmission capabilities that will make Wi-Fi networks even faster and more fluid will influence how - and how often - we use wireless technology.

In particular, wireless technology has widespread implications for our health. It facilitates communications among medical professionals, allows a doctor in a different city to view your MRI readings in real time, and even makes it easier for hearing impaired individuals to share in high-tech entertainment that might have been problematic for them with traditional hearing aids.

In the simplest sense, hearing aids are designed to amplify sound. Now, new wireless hearing aids by hearing aid maker Starkey stream sound directly from your TV, radio or computer to your hearing aids, allowing you to hear these devices at the volume you want without disturbing others in the room.

Wi Series hearing aids can be customized to fit your ears. And they provide the high quality features including an advanced noise reduction and speech preservation system and feedback canceller that Starkey is known for. The hearing aids eliminate the need to wear headphones in order to enjoy certain media, like TV or radio. Once you plug the aid's companion device into your TV, radio or other media device, you can begin streaming sound immediately without pairing or the need for a body worn device. You can learn more at www.starkey.com.

"Baby boomers and many in the older generation are increasingly comfortable with technology," says Barry Freeman, Ph.D., of Starkey. "They don't want to give up enjoying media because of hearing impairment or hearing aids that conflict with media use. Now, wireless hearing aids ensure they don't have to."