You sound like the kind of person who spends too much time reading and worrying about "life" rather than enjoying it.
In fact, I'd better watch out for the 7% of Italian fascists when I'm on holiday next week enjoying some Campari in the Italian sun! (yeah, I get 30+ days vacation/year + 10 state days... just like everyone else).
How easy was it to find work in Denmark without speaking Danish?
I'm seriously considering moving elsewhere in Europe. There's no legal obstacles for me, I'm British, so the only question is how easy it is to find a job.
(However, I do quite like the job & friends I have here at the moment.)
From what I've been reading lately, we're a lot more likely to encouter fascism in Europe than the US. Hungary is on the verge of enacting a completely fascist constitution. http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/120329/eu-takes-on-extremism-can-it-win-echoes-hitler-pt-4 EU is having to battle fascist uprisings left and right. Some would argue the EU itself has fascist leanings, especially in light of its entirely unelected leadership. Do a lot of reading before you decide...that's pretty much what I'm doing. All those austerity measures being pressed is just business and government screwing the people there. The people are entirely against most of what's happening all over EU. So we move from here and have a real, more mature battle there. Might be better to just stay here and try to change things on the inside. Plus, what if all the thinking people do leave the US and it does become ultra right wing fascist? Then we've got the most powerful army in the world going (more) nuts all over. The current reality all over the world isn't real pretty. The only place to go is maybe someplace that doesn't matter and has few people.
The EU is having to battle fascist uprisings left and right?!?!?!?
Since when? You must be reading an American-centric paper, HQ'd in the US and written in English.
That article is laughable and sensationalist, at best. 7%, oh no!
I moved to Stockholm originally and if you're in a technical field, you could get a job without Swedish. Surprisingly (or maybe not) most technical terms are in English. In addition, any Swede in a reasonable sized area is fluent in English. However, you'd have to bring something to the table that would make you interesting. Also, there were several work places that I knew of that functioned solely in English (multinational corps... AstraZeneca for example.)
Copenhagen should be similar and this points system looks quite easy compared to the standard visa system for an American. You do need to meet the financial requirements though, which looks to be about 1000€ in savings/month duration of the initial permit.
I'm now in Germany and while English is very wide-spread, the willingness to employ it is much lower, therefore basic German is necessary, but can be picked-up in 6 months or so. Conversely, native English speakers have high value here (I know a few that just got hired as technical writers (with PhD).
I left the US to work in Europe because I was very tired of the crappy politics, lack of a social system and erosion of personal rights. This story is perfect example. In certain countries (e.g. Denmark) you don't even need employment for a resident permit. All one needs is 100 points on the new system shown here:
A PhD from a reasonable university gives 95 points. Speaking English is worth 20 points. Being under 35 helps as well. As does being in a technical field (e.g. IT).
It's not so hard to leave, so quit calling bullshit on those that have/plan to.
everyone to comment on it! Where is the FB group? or where is published link so that I can refer to the referenced blog in a status update. it's about time that/. realized that it has a moral duty to combat stuff like this. without organization, ACTA would still be a huge deal.
From the description of the second article: "The NSABB's censorship recommendations do not (currently) have the force of law, but Science and Nature voluntarily delayed publication." I don't understand why they would ever have the force of law. I understand exactly what the board and the NIH (I have funding) do. I also understand what the research is about. I don't understand what the hell the/. summary is getting at.
you're missing the point.
i'm not arguing that it should/shouldn't be locked down. i'm arguing that an NIH has no LEGAL right over a UK publisher and a Dutch group.
i'm a biochemist and understand the science. i don't understand how anyone at the NIH could impose their LEGAL will on a european funding agency or research group
Nor will they ever be binding as one of the groups is based in Europe and one of the journals is published/hq'd in Europe.
Why would their law (NIH is based in the US) ever be binding to a group/publication not based in the US.
The US needs to a refresher course in jurisdiction.
lol. this story has been circulating for many, many months around Europe. Much before it gained media attention. It's a commonly-known fact that the mutations and the methodologies have been publicly presented. But, that's OK, I'm sure that you know more about the situation.
As far as I understand it, the soon-to-be-redacted information has already been publicly (wow, my spelling sucks) presented. I haven't seen it live, but everything could easily be cobbled together by someone with standard virology knowledge and the publicly presented information (mutational data with associated details.) Maybe someone who attended the actual conferences could speak up.
is this a serious question?
Angela Merkel (Chancellor of Germany)
After being awarded a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) for her thesis on quantum chemistry,[10] she worked as a researcher and published several papers.
ANONYMOUS seems to have a busy month planned with taking on Facebook and all. Glad to see that young people haven't lost the industrious spirit (/sarcasm)
"S&P still chose to proceed with their flawed judgment"
The judgement is not flawed... AT ALL. With the revised GDP numbers from previous years, America does not deserve an "AAA" rating. However, neither do most other countries with a "AAA" rating.
But seriously, just GET OVER the fact that America is not fundamentally economically sound.
Every one complaining about S&P sounds like a 4-year whining about having their favorite toy taken away. S&Ps downgrade didn't place the America into the current position they're in. Lack of fiscal management from 1980 onward, did.
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nowhere is it stated that the MS will pass peer review and be accepted.
As a PI, I know that submission does NOT equal public dissemination, not by a long shot.
Nah, the threading is messed up on my end :( To close to a holiday to use /. correctly :(
Until you've lived in both places for an extended period, it's all hearsay, on your end.
So you're saying that everyone who does not hold a degree is a waste of resources?
Sure, the ones who can't even hold a job down at McDonalds might be, but myself and plenty of people I know are not.
Interesting "putting words in my mouth" technique. Where did I say anyone was a "waste of resources?" Seems like you have an inferiority complex.
You sound like the kind of person who spends too much time reading and worrying about "life" rather than enjoying it.
In fact, I'd better watch out for the 7% of Italian fascists when I'm on holiday next week enjoying some Campari in the Italian sun! (yeah, I get 30+ days vacation/year + 10 state days ... just like everyone else).
How easy was it to find work in Denmark without speaking Danish?
I'm seriously considering moving elsewhere in Europe. There's no legal obstacles for me, I'm British, so the only question is how easy it is to find a job.
(However, I do quite like the job & friends I have here at the moment.)
From what I've been reading lately, we're a lot more likely to encouter fascism in Europe than the US. Hungary is on the verge of enacting a completely fascist constitution. http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/120329/eu-takes-on-extremism-can-it-win-echoes-hitler-pt-4 EU is having to battle fascist uprisings left and right. Some would argue the EU itself has fascist leanings, especially in light of its entirely unelected leadership. Do a lot of reading before you decide...that's pretty much what I'm doing. All those austerity measures being pressed is just business and government screwing the people there. The people are entirely against most of what's happening all over EU. So we move from here and have a real, more mature battle there. Might be better to just stay here and try to change things on the inside. Plus, what if all the thinking people do leave the US and it does become ultra right wing fascist? Then we've got the most powerful army in the world going (more) nuts all over. The current reality all over the world isn't real pretty. The only place to go is maybe someplace that doesn't matter and has few people.
The EU is having to battle fascist uprisings left and right?!?!?!?
Since when? You must be reading an American-centric paper, HQ'd in the US and written in English.
That article is laughable and sensationalist, at best. 7%, oh no!
The majority of Americans have "some college experience."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_attainment_in_the_United_States
56% have "some college." 30% have a BS or equivalent. (Roughly 60% finish). If you're passionate about moving, you'll find a way to finish.
I'm not in Denmark.
I moved to Stockholm originally and if you're in a technical field, you could get a job without Swedish. Surprisingly (or maybe not) most technical terms are in English. In addition, any Swede in a reasonable sized area is fluent in English. However, you'd have to bring something to the table that would make you interesting. Also, there were several work places that I knew of that functioned solely in English (multinational corps ... AstraZeneca for example.)
Copenhagen should be similar and this points system looks quite easy compared to the standard visa system for an American. You do need to meet the financial requirements though, which looks to be about 1000€ in savings/month duration of the initial permit.
I'm now in Germany and while English is very wide-spread, the willingness to employ it is much lower, therefore basic German is necessary, but can be picked-up in 6 months or so. Conversely, native English speakers have high value here (I know a few that just got hired as technical writers (with PhD).
I left the US to work in Europe because I was very tired of the crappy politics, lack of a social system and erosion of personal rights. This story is perfect example. In certain countries (e.g. Denmark) you don't even need employment for a resident permit. All one needs is 100 points on the new system shown here:
http://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_to_dk/work/greencard-scheme/greencard-scheme.htm
A PhD from a reasonable university gives 95 points. Speaking English is worth 20 points. Being under 35 helps as well. As does being in a technical field (e.g. IT).
It's not so hard to leave, so quit calling bullshit on those that have/plan to.
as it has been disseminated previously (at conferences, etc...) Why is this "still" an issue? Just publish it and be done with it.
everyone to comment on it! Where is the FB group? or where is published link so that I can refer to the referenced blog in a status update. it's about time that /. realized that it has a moral duty to combat stuff like this. without organization, ACTA would still be a huge deal.
my daily phone is disposable. i don't need a super computer to make/receive phone calls. in addition, i enjoy being detached from the office at times.
From the description of the second article: "The NSABB's censorship recommendations do not (currently) have the force of law, but Science and Nature voluntarily delayed publication." I don't understand why they would ever have the force of law. I understand exactly what the board and the NIH (I have funding) do. I also understand what the research is about. I don't understand what the hell the /. summary is getting at.
you're missing the point. i'm not arguing that it should/shouldn't be locked down. i'm arguing that an NIH has no LEGAL right over a UK publisher and a Dutch group. i'm a biochemist and understand the science. i don't understand how anyone at the NIH could impose their LEGAL will on a european funding agency or research group
Nor will they ever be binding as one of the groups is based in Europe and one of the journals is published/hq'd in Europe. Why would their law (NIH is based in the US) ever be binding to a group/publication not based in the US. The US needs to a refresher course in jurisdiction.
lol. this story has been circulating for many, many months around Europe. Much before it gained media attention. It's a commonly-known fact that the mutations and the methodologies have been publicly presented. But, that's OK, I'm sure that you know more about the situation.
then why fund it with public money (NIH funded this) which usually dictates that the information is placed into public domain.
As far as I understand it, the soon-to-be-redacted information has already been publicly (wow, my spelling sucks) presented. I haven't seen it live, but everything could easily be cobbled together by someone with standard virology knowledge and the publicly presented information (mutational data with associated details.) Maybe someone who attended the actual conferences could speak up.
... at several conferences. Anyone who wants the information can get it. This is RIDICULOUS (coming from a biochemist.)
those British guys need to learn to infringe on other people's intellectual property
there is nothing cyborg about this. and, i hope that the original scientists did not sell the work this way.
is this a serious question? Angela Merkel (Chancellor of Germany) After being awarded a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) for her thesis on quantum chemistry,[10] she worked as a researcher and published several papers.
ANONYMOUS seems to have a busy month planned with taking on Facebook and all. Glad to see that young people haven't lost the industrious spirit (/sarcasm)
"S&P still chose to proceed with their flawed judgment"
The judgement is not flawed ... AT ALL. With the revised GDP numbers from previous years, America does not deserve an "AAA" rating. However, neither do most other countries with a "AAA" rating.
But seriously, just GET OVER the fact that America is not fundamentally economically sound.
Every one complaining about S&P sounds like a 4-year whining about having their favorite toy taken away. S&Ps downgrade didn't place the America into the current position they're in. Lack of fiscal management from 1980 onward, did.
How would one justify a change from 300M+ to 0 USD over the course of one calendar year?