Chemical and Process Engineering PhD Scholarship, University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Chemical and Process Engineering PhD Scholarship
Summary
A PhD position is available in the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Canterbury for the following project:
Title: Desulfurization of fuel using advanced oxidation process
Subjects: Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Catalysis. Environmental and Energy
Level: PhD
Study in: New Zealand, University of Canterbury
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2011
Amount: $25,000 per annum
Description
This project involves designing a new heterogeneous catalyst using metal organic frameworks, which is a new class of material possesses surface area and porosity surpassing activated carbon and zeolites, as the support for deep oxidative desulfurization of refractory sulfur compounds.
We are looking for hard-working and ambitious candidates with proven track record of academic achievement. Previous experience on academic research related to catalysis during undergraduate training, or equivalent, will be a clear asset.
How to Apply
Send your CV and an application letter clearly describing your experience and motivation in pursuing postgraduate study to Dr. Alex Yip . Two confidential letters of reference will be requested upon further consideration.
Eligibility
BE(Hons), BSc(Hons), ME, MSc (with either a chemical engineering or physical chemistry or material science background)
More Information
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ScholarshipSearch/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?ScholarshipID=6935.1323

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Beasiswa PhD Scholarship Opportunities at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

A good background in computer science, information technology or information science is necessary, as is a willingness to work hard. Knowledge of information retrieval or Web mining techniques is considered a plus.
TOEFL scores are required for students whose first language is not English. GRE scores are also required for graduates who did not obtain their degrees from a Singapore university. More information, including application procedures, financial assistance and admission requirements may be found at the Graduate Studies Office Web site (http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/default.aspx).
Funding for PhD students will include a monthly stipend and various fees. Interested candidates should contact Dion Goh, Associate Professor (ashlgoh@ntu.edu.sg) as soon as possible and include a CV.
Dion Goh
Associate Professor
Director, MSc Information Systems Program
Division of Information Studies
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Nanyang Technological University
31 Nanyang Link
Singapore 637718
Tel: (65) 6790 6290
Fax: (65) 6790 5214
E-mail: ashlgoh@ntu.edu.sg

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Review

By now, you probably know how this works. The new Grand Theft Auto game comes out in October, but only on the PlayStation 2. Xbox and PC owners have to wait a half a year or so for their versions of the game, and each always has the potential to be better than the original release. That's saying something, because we're already talking about one of the best games of 2004 and the best game in the Grand Theft Auto series. Once again, the wait is over, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is now available on the PC and Xbox. While both versions have aspects that are better than the outstanding PS2 game, visual weirdness on the Xbox and a handful of technical issues on the PC prevent either version from being the clear-cut best of the bunch.

Representing the hood never felt so good.

For those of you already familiar with the game, let's quickly discuss the differences between all three versions. The Xbox one has 480p support, but when enabled, the aliasing is out of control. Portions of the environment look so unbelievably jaggy that you'll wonder if your eyesight is failing you. At times it looks like you're playing a 3D game without putting on the glasses. But if you can get past that (it isn't quite as noticeable in standard resolution), the game generally looks great. Loading times on the Xbox don't seem to be much faster than the PlayStation 2 release, and for some weird reason, a loading message occasionally appears onscreen, even in situations where the load times are supposed to be hidden, like when changing your hairstyle. Control in the Xbox version is sharp, and just like the GTA Double Pack, your vehicle gas and brake controls have been moved to the triggers and made analog. This works well, but the flight controls, which have also been remapped to fit on the Xbox controller, are a little weird.

Motorcycle.com Best of 2011 Awards

With the motorcycle industry still trying to creep out of its recession-hit malaise, manufacturers have kept their taps only half cocked, with a slower flow of new bikes being introduced. But the motorcycles that have made their way to dealerships in the last 12 months have been category-crushing and stunningly well developed. Some are on the technological bleeding edge, while others are simpler and more value-packed.
After riding everything this year, from $4000 sportbikes to $25K luxo-barges, here’s our selections of the best motorcycles of 2011.
Motorcycle of the Year
BMW K1600GT/GTL
BMW’s new K1600 platform is nothing less than impressive, whether discussing its marvelous inline-Six motor, its lengthy list of technologically advanced features, or its beguiling sporting performance for a comfy touring mount of its size. And, amazingly, the K16’s underpinnings give it the ability to compete simultaneously with luxury-touring bikes and serious sporty tourers. The K16GT was judged to be the best sport-touring bike in a comparo with Kawasaki’s Concours 14, while the slightly more relaxed K16GTL made Honda’s Gold Wing shake in its heavier, well-worn boots in this comparison.
The K1600s are most notable for their sensational inline-Six engines, the 1645cc powerplant proving to have an incredibly deep well of power while being uncannily smooth. The motorcycle world hasn’t seen an I-Six since the early 1980s, and BMW has used advanced architecture and a relatively small bore size to create an engine much narrower than a Honda CBX or Kawasaki K1300, allowing for the steeper lean angles its stiff aluminum frame allows. As a bonus, it has what is perhaps the sweetest exhaust note of any production motorcycle.

2011 Aprilia RS4 125 Review

The all-new Aprilia RS4 is Aprilia’s first step away from the 2-strokes that made them famous. The RS125 2-stroke will still be sold (in Europe), but the emergence of this new 4-stroke 125 shows Aprilia’s direction for the future.
Everybody knows that 2-stroke engines can produce more power than a comparably sized 4-stroke. The RS125 can be tuned to around 33 horsepower, whilst the RS4 125 can only get to about 25 horsepower with a 180cc kit. The RS4 125 can’t replace the RS125 performance-wise, but it does benefit from a reliable torquey 125cc four-stroke engine that doesn’t need a rebuild every 10,000 miles. The RS4 125 is also more environmentally friendly using less fuel and oil compared to the 2-strokes.

Berlage Institute Scholarship, study in Netherlands

Berlage Institute Scholarship
Scholarship for excellent 1st year Berlage Institute participants who want to be in the 2nd year postgraduate program at the Berlage Institute.

Eligible candidates:
Excellent 1st. year Berlage Institute participants who will be admitted to the 2nd year. Proficient in English.
Value and purpose of grant : 5 scholarships of € 10.000 each
Grant award period: 1 year
Grant provider: Dutch Ministry for Education, Culture and Science
Application procedure:
Send applications to:
Berlage Institute,
att. M.v.d. Burgh,
Botersloot 25,
3011 HE Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Applications must include:
- application form
- updated cv
- a portfolio including Berlage projects and previous studies/work (digital portfolios are not accepted)
- an ielts/toefl test with the required test scores (Toefl: 92 / Ielts: overall band score not lower than 6.5 )
Selection procedure:
Once the Berlage Institute has received the complete application, the applicant will receive a confirmation by email. The applications will be assessed by an international selection committee composed of Berlage Institute staff members and external critics.
More information:
For questions look at www.berlage-institute.nl or contact the Program Manager, M. van der Burgh, at vanderburgh@berlage-institute.nl or +31 10 403 03 94.
http://www.berlage-institute.nl/
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Advanced AMD Radeon HD graphics

When you need performance for things like playing 3D games, editing HD video, or running design software, the discrete AMD Radeon HD graphics in iMac go to work. You see more frames per second and experience better responsiveness. With the AMD Radeon HD 6970M, the top-of-the-line 27-inch iMac offers the best graphics of any all-in-one. But no matter which iMac you choose, you’re guaranteed superior graphics performance. With up to 2GB of dedicated GDDR5 video memory, these processors provide up to 3x faster performance than the previous generation.

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2012 Harley-Davidson 10th Anniversary Edition V-Rod Review

I distinctly recall the first time I saw Harley-Davidson’s V-Rod. With its long, low and slender profile, silvery paint from tip to tail and an eye-catching aluminum solid front wheel it was hard to miss, even in a crowded parking lot.
It seems like only a couple years ago I first gazed upon this Harley, but folks, the reality is that 10 years have passed since the tradition-busting V-Rod first rolled into the Harley lineup. Ten years! To mark the ‘Rod’s notable birthday Harley has created a 10th Anniversary Edition V-Rod as part of the company’s 2012 model lineup. The 10th joins the Night Rod Special and Muscle, making the VRSC series a family of three for this year.
Much like the 2002 V-Rod, the anniversary edition is also gleaming with a silver color job in homage to the original. More than just sentimental paint, however, the 10th Anniversary model receives some worthwhile updates aimed at improving rider comfort and handling.

New Intel Core i5 and i7 processors

Up to 1.7x faster at the core.

New quad-core Intel Core i5 processors are standard on the new iMac. Choose a 21.5-inch iMac with a 2.5GHz or 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5. Or expand your view with a 27-inch iMac featuring a 2.7GHz or 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5. You can even configure iMac with the fastest quad-core processor available — the Intel Core i7. All models use Intel’s recently refined chipsets. That means the new iMac performs nearly twice as fast as the previous generation,¹ adding a new dimension of speed to everything you do. And since Mac OS X is designed to take advantage of each core, it captures every last bit of performance from the processor.

Gempa di Pakpak Bharat Sumut Timbulkan Kerugian Rp 43,3 M

Medan - Pemerintah Kabupaten (Pemkab) Pakpak Bharat, Sumatera Utara (Sumut), masih melakukan pendataan kerusakan akibat gempa. Perhitungan sementara gempa tersebut menimbulkan kerugian senilai Rp 43,3 miliar.

Kepala Bagian Humas Sekretariat Daerah Kabupaten Pakpak Bharat, Kastro Manik menyatakan, kerusakan terparah adalah fasilitas pemerintahan dan fasilitas umum. Selain rumah penduduk juga banyak yang rubuh.

"Untuk sementara penilaian kita, angka kerugian seperti itu, tapi pendataan masih dilakukan," kata Manik pada wartawan di Salak, ibukota Pakpak Bharat, Rabu (7/9/2011).

Disebutkan Manik, fasilitas yang rusak itu antara lain, gedung DPRD, rumah sakit, fasilitas ibadah serta sejumlah sekolah. Selain itu kerusakan juga terjadi pada rumah dinas bupati.