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« Reply #75 on: January 23, 2012, 09:19:26 AM »

Obviously this was written by dog lovers. All cat owners know that our laps, pillows, computers, etc. are their cushions. 
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« Reply #76 on: January 23, 2012, 02:29:32 PM »

Obviously this was written by dog lovers. All cat owners know that our laps, pillows, computers, etc. are their cushions. 

Don't forget any papers you might have laid out on the table or floor.  My cats love to lay down on any new papers I  might get out.
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« Reply #77 on: January 23, 2012, 02:34:27 PM »

Obviously this was written by dog lovers. All cat owners know that our laps, pillows, computers, etc. are their cushions. 

Don't forget any papers you might have laid out on the table or floor.  My cats love to lay down on any new papers I  might get out.

And books. And CDs.
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« Reply #78 on: January 23, 2012, 03:42:51 PM »

True, but you have to be actively using those materials. The papers you have already graded? Nope, it has to be the ones you are grading right now.
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« Reply #79 on: April 11, 2012, 09:10:13 AM »

Got this today.


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The aging population and the morbidity of neurological disease increase rapidly. You are kindly invited to attend the 2012 Shanghai International Forum on Neuroscience to present your most recent research achievements and ideas, and share your knowledge in this specific field. You will have the opportunities to visit the Chinese hospitals and research labs, and to explore potential collaboration chances with Chinese doctors and colleagues.

 

This event will take place in Shanghai, China during May 10-12, 2012. The conference includes oral, poster and video presentations. Please visit:

http://www.worldlinkmed.com/Program/Shanghai Neuroscience.pdf  for program details.

 

The conference will consist of series of plenary lectures about the latest research breakthroughs, clinic, therapeutic and preventive advances, innovative diagnostic methods and treatment concepts, and new drug development in the area of neuroscience. This meeting is meant to be held in a casual and interactive setting which will provide the attending specialists with privileged opportunities for networking and developing collaborations. It, therefore, will be the great and exciting time for participating physicians, scientists, nurses, technical experts and other professionals who are interested in neuroscience.  I ensure you that the conferences are internally influential event.

 

Shanghai is the industrial and financial center of China, and one of the most influential metropolitan cities in the world. Shanghai will have a lot of offers to the conference participants, including high-standard accommodation and conference facilities, modern urban environment and vibrant culture and entertainment. Shanghai is the venue to have hosted the 2010 World Exposition, a Grand Gathering of the World Cultures. This city has more than 100 universities and more than 50 top chinese hospitals.

 

With cordial hospitality, we look forward to meeting you soon in Shanghai, China.

 

Warmest regards,

 

Professor Xu Chen, MD, PhD

Executive Chair of 2012 Shanghai International Neuroscience Forum

Department of Neurology, Eighth People’s Hospital

Shanghai, China

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So the conference is in a month and I get the invite now?  Wouldn't I need a visa?
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