From wikipedia : A New Year's resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit , often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until fulfilled or abandoned. More socio-centric examples include resolutions to donate to the poor more often, to become more assertive , or to become more economically or environmentally responsible . Most popular goals in the United States include: Lose weight --Zuojun's comment: Very hard for people over 40. Get out of debt --Zuojun: I have NO intension to pay off my mortgage; I only intend to beat the rent! Become more organized --Zuojun: Yes, I could improve on this. Maintain a diary --Zuojun: Will a Blog do? Maybe not. Save money --Zuojun: What for? So, it can lose half of its value during the next black Friday? Improve grades --Zuojun: I will tell my son that. Get a better job --Zuojun: I already have the best job, English editing. Get fit --Zuojun: Sure. Eat right --Zuojun: Trying. Get a better education --Zuojun: Too late for me. Drink less alcohol --Zuojun: Never a problem for me. Quit smoking --Zuojun: I cant because I do not even smoke. Reduce stress --Zuojun: YES! Take a trip --Zuojun: How about three trips in 2 months? Volunteer to help others --Zuojun: Definitely. Be less grumpy --Zuojun: I am not that old yet. Be more independent --Zuojun: Cant do that any better, or I have to live by myself. Learn something new (such as a foreign language or music) No time in 2010. Try to get up early in the morning NO, NO, NO! Time management Yes! Help the poor YES! Success rate according to wiki: Recent research shows that while 52% of participants in a resolution study were confident of success with their goals, only 12% actually achieved their goals .
2010 年先进钢铁材料国际会议通知 http://www.nercast.com/icas2010 2010 年先进钢铁材料国际会议 （ International Conference on Advanced Steels 2010 ， ICAS 2010 ）将于 2010 年 11 月 9-11 日在中国桂林召开, ICAS 2010 合并了 International Symposium on Ultrafine Grained Structures （ ISUGS ） 和 International Conference on Advanced Structural Steels （ ICASS ） ，由中国、日本、韩国、印度共同主办，会议主题涵盖了钢铁冶金、物理冶金、钢种、加工和制造、模拟、性能及应用等领域。 会议主办单位：中国金属学会（ CSM ）、日本钢铁协会（ ISIJ ）、韩国金属和材料学会（ KIMM ）和印度冶金研究院（ IIM ） 会议组织单位：钢铁研究总院（ CISRI ）和先进钢铁材料技术国家工程研究中心（ NERCAST ） 现诚邀您投稿并参会。详情请阅会议通知，或查 http://www.nercast.com/icas2010 。 如需纸质会议通知，请洽秘书处。 ICAS 2010 组织委员会 2009 年 12 月 ICAS 2010 会议秘书处 联系人：刘 苏 地址：北京学院南路 76 号 钢铁研究总院结构材料研究所 邮编： 100081 Tel: +86-10-62185204 Fax: +86-10-62182308 E-mail: icas2010@nercast.com Website: www.nercast.com/icas2010 Call for Papers Those wishing to present a paper (papers) would be asked to submit an abstract (not exceed 400 words) to the Conference Secretariat via E-mail. The abstract needs to summarize the content of the paper, indicating its aim and contribution. An example is provided in the end of this circular. Please note that your Pre-registration Form must be submitted together with the abstracts to Conference Secretariat. The deadline for the submission is May 31, 2010. . The Conference Secretariat will send the confirmation for the receipt of the abstract to each author straight after receiving it. If you don't receive any confirmation, please contact the Conference Secretariat. Example For Abstract 1300MPa Grade High Strength Steel for Bolts with Weijun HUI1, Han DONG1, Yuqing WENG2, Silian CHEN1, Maoqiu WANG1 (1.Central Iron Steel Research Institute, Beijing 100081, China; 2.The Chinese Society for Metals, Beijing 100711, China) ABSTRACT: By the increase in Mo content, the addition of microalloying elements V and Nb and by reducing the contents of Mn, P and S based on the composition of steel 42CrMo, we have developed a 1300MPa-grade high strength steel (ADF1) for bolts. Sustained load bending test, sustained load tensile test and stress corrosion cracking test have been carried out to evaluate the delayed fracture resistance of steel ADF1 and commercial steel 42CrMo. The results show that ADF1 has superior delayed fracture resistance to that of 42CrMo. Its concluded that the superior delayed fracture resistance of ADF1 is mainly due to the increase of tempering temperature, fine homogeneously distributed MC carbide and fine prior austenite grain size. Superior Delayed Fracture Resistance Date Abstract Deadline May 31, 2010 Manuscript DeadlineSeptember 30, 2010
6th International Spacecraft Propulsion Conference and 3rd International Symposium for Space Transportation ( http://www.propulsion2010.com/index.html ) Spacecraft Propulsion Space Propulsion 2010 is soliciting abstracts on the following subjects: Chemical, electric and advanced spacecraft propulsion systems Propulsion components Modelling Applications to new missions and spacecraft (including robotic exploration) Cost-related aspects of spacecraft propulsion AIV issues and tools Flight testing and experience Green Propulsion for spacecraft Overview of current programmes Propulsion for Space Transportation Space Propulsion 2010 is soliciting abstracts on the following subjects: Propulsion techniques versus systems of systems approach echnologies building blocks for Future Space Transportation Propulsion Systems: Launchers Exploration platforms Liquid: Solid Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Launcher and Upper Stages Overview of current programmes Propulsion Components Modelling Pressure-Thrust oscillations issues Overview of civilian and military propulsion techniques dualities Cost-related aspects of Space Transportation propulsion AIV issues and tools Flight testing and experience Green Propulsion for Space Transportation Space Propulsion 2010 will be held in the Kursaal Congress Centre, San Sebastian, Spain. Schedule of Events First Announcement October 2008 Second Announcement and Call for Papers June 2009 Deadline for Abstracts 30th September 2009 Notification of Acceptance to Authors November 2009 Preliminary Programme January 2010 Online registration opening 1st February 2010 Deadline for Manuscripts 29th April 2010 Space Propulsion 2010 3rd- 6th May 2010 The success of the 2008 Space Propulsion conference in Crete, underlined by the delegates unanimous appreciation for the organization of such an event in Europe has resulted in the introduction of a Space Propulsion international forum in Europe. The aim of the forum is to open the way for the communities of both spacecraft and space transportation propulsion to work together to support ongoing and future work in the field. For this reason ESA and 3AF, in collaboration with the major National European Agencies and with the organizational support of 3AF will therefore introduce this conference on a regular two yearly basis. The 2010 Space Propulsion programme will be structured in such a way as to: Address a global and a pragmatic approach for propulsion issues in the short, medium and long term, following the recent ESA ministerial conference (The Hague 2008) and other decisional events in the international scenario, and in support of the preparation for future major decisional milestones in the international space arena, Highlight European and international ambition towards challenging space exploration programmes Expose consequences of propulsion techniques following the application of systems of systems approaches, Highlight duality of utilisation of propulsion techniques in civilian and military applications Promote information exchanges at international level in the two main areas of propulsion for spacecraft and for space transportation. Presentations on Spacecraft Propulsion and Propulsion for Space Transportation will run in parallel while some plenary events will be shared among the two subjects. Technical as well as programmatic issues will be debated to support the preparation of future activities and roadmaps in all fields of space propulsion. In order to ensure the highest level of contributions and return for the space community, ESA, CNES, DLR, ASI and other major European Space Delegations together with a significant international industrial support, will participate in the constitution of the conference programme. G. SACCOCCIA (ESA) P.G. AMAND (SNPE Propulsion 3AF) Conference Chairs Details from Lisa.Gabaldi@aaaf.asso.fr
第 26 届国际数学家大会开通在线注册服务 国际数学联盟 2009-5-8 日消息：第 26 届国际数学家大会将于 2010 年 8 月 19 日 至 27 日在印度 海得拉巴国际会展中心召开， ICM2010 网站 www.icm2010.org.in 将于 2009 年 5 月 15 日 开通在线预登记注册服务，注册后可以通过电子邮件了解大会最新进展情况。 消息来源： http://www.mathunion.org/imu-net/archive/2009/imu-net-34b/ IMU-Net 34b: May 2009 Special issue on ICM 2010 Greetings from the Organisers of ICM 2010 As you may be aware, the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) of 2010 will take place during August 19 - 27 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad , India . We urge you to participate in the Congress and help us make it a great success. The preparations for the Congress are now underway. Some information about the city of Hyderabad , pre-registration, registration, some practical information about visiting India etc. can be found at our web-site www.icm2010.org.in A list of satellite conferences that are being planned is also available at the web-site. Detailed instructions for registration, financial aid programs, as well as information on Hotel accommodation, list of invited speakers, lecture program, cultural program etc. will be put on the web-site as and when they get finalised. On-line pre-registration will start on May 15, 2009 at the icm2010 web-site. It does not involve any payment. The pre-registered participants will be apprised of new developments by e-mail and will receive reminders of upcoming deadlines. Please do pre-register if you intend to participate: it will be of great help to us in our planning the event. We look forward to your participation at the ICM 2010 in Hyderabad . Rajat Tandon Secretary, Executive Organizing Committee ICM 2010
IAHR-APD 2010 Congress - Auckland, New Zealand - Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to Monday, March 2 Dear Colleagues, The 17th Congress of the Asia and Pacific Division of the International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research (IAHR-APD 2010) will be held in Auckland (New Zealand) from 21-24 February 2010. The 2010 Congress incorporates the 7th International Urban Watershed Management Conference. We are pleased to inform you that the deadline forSubmission of Abstracts has been extended to Monday, 2 March 2009. Abstracts can be submitted via thewebsite submission system. Before using the website submission system, you'll need toregister here. The Congress will beheld at The University of Aucklandand we look forward to your participation next year. February is the ideal time to enjoy summer down under. Please also kindly disseminate this information to your students, colleagues and collaborators. Further details and updated information can be found on ourCongress website. Regards, IAHR-APD 2010 Local Organising Committee
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