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If you’ve been looking to recreate a laptop typing experience on a desktop, the K70 Low Profile is certainly a better choice than the bevy of rubber dome and scissor switch keyboards you’d have to choose from a few years back. I’m not sure whether Low Profile MX switches will displace standard Cherry-style designs amon...
For now, all I can say is the K70 RGB MK.2 Low Profile Rapidfire makes a successful foray into an emerging trend. Expect even more to follow—both Ducky and Cooler Master have announced Low Profile MX keyboards for the near future.
Most cats are terrified of Roombas, but not this kitty, who is way too busy to give a cleaning robot the time of day.
That is freaking hilarious! He's busy staring down the other cat and when the Roomba comes up to him he's all, "Do you MIND? I'm kinda busy here, go away!"
Now THAT is a chill cat!
How funny. Thank you for sharing this.
Listen live to your BBC local radio station in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.
This week's live coverage has now ended. We wiil be back with more news, sport, travel and weather at 08:00 on Monday.
Remaining dry to end the day with clear skies. Temperatures will drop early allowing for a touch of frost.
However the wind will strengthen and cloud will increase from the west towards dawn, meaning temperatures will begin to rise. Overnight lows of 3C (37F).
Kate Street in Leicester is currently closed and armed officers have been spotted at the scene.
We're awaiting further information from the police on what has happened.
Daniel Cooper admitted two offences after changing his plea on the first day of his trial.
The funeral of former Chesterfield and Leicester City player Rodney Fern is due to take place next week, his former club has said.
The ex-striker, who died last week, will be honoured with a minute's applause during Chesterfield's home game against Stevenage tomorrow.
The death of Belgrave Road jeweller Ramnik Jogiya has left other business owners in the area feeling nervous.
One told the BBC: "This is a real shock to the community. Business owners are scared, but they don’t want to panic customers either."
Leicestershire police have launched a murder investigation, believing he was abducted from his shop.
A 60-year-old man has died in a fire at his ground floor flat in Alvaston.
The fire service said the blaze, which started in Brighton Road at about 00:50, appeared to be accidental.
Daniel Cooper, from Church Warsop, committed two offences against the "vulnerable" victim.
A grieving husband has thanked a community for the support it has given him since his wife’s death in a gas explosion.
John Jasper spoke movingly today as hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects at the funeral of his wife Janet.
CCTV footage showing Ramnik Jogiya leaving his jewellery shop in Belgrave Road the night before he was found dead in Stoughton has been released by police.
Det Ch Insp David Swift-Rollinson said:“This shows his movements just before he was taken, the last moments before his life changed and the sequence of events that would lead to his death began.
"He was heading home to his family for the evening, before he was taken."
Police want anyone who saw anything unusual in the Belgrave Road area on Wednesday night to contact them urgently.
Derby's former England striker Darren Bent has joined Championship rivals Burton on loan for the rest of the season.
Police have confirmed a post-mortem examination has been carried out on Ramnik Jogiya, who was found dead in Stoughton yesterday.
Det Supt Simon Cure said: "The post-mortem has some clarity but there are further tests that need to be done to absolutely establish the cause of death.
He added: "A father to two children has died and his wife is devastated."
This is believed to be the Belgrave Road jewellery shop where Ramnik Jogiya was working before he died.
Police officers have been seen entering the store this afternoon and a floral tribute from a neighbouring business has been placed outside.
A shopkeeper on the same road told the BBC: "It's very frightening to have this happen on our doorstep."
Ramniklal Jogiya was found dead by the roadside the day after a suspected break-in at his shop.
This is the burst pipe that's left many homes without water in Melton Mowbray today.
Engineers from Severn Trent have been working to fix the six-metre section since it broke early this morning.
The firm said the majority of homes were now starting to see water return, though some people might be experiencing low pressure.
Jack Adcock, six, died hours after being admitted to hospital with sickness and vomiting.
The Transport Secretary has admitted the East Midlands has fallen behind with infrastructure development when compared with other parts of the country.
However, speaking on a visit to Mansfield, Chris Grayling said the region was "up the top of the priority list" for his department.
He added: "Although it [the East Midlands] is getting, through the development of HS2, one of the biggest bits of investment in the country we've actually got to make sure we look at how we deal with better rail issues here".
A man found dead in Stoughton on Thursday has been named by police as 74-year-old Ramnik Jogiya.
His death is being treated as murder, following a break in at a jewellery shop in Leicester.
Police are currently carrying out door-to-door enquiries (pictured) in the area.
It was just announced that Luma, a condominium tower in First Hill, is breaking ground this week. Located on the corner of Seneca Street and Boylston Avenue, this will be the 4th condo project to break ground since the recession but it is only the 2nd high rise condo project to begin construction. Insignia Seattle in B...
What is right now an empty parking lot will soon be fenced off to prepare to excavate the lot, run utilities, and erect the crane that will eventually build the tower. The time line is to begin construction this month, open the sales center in 2015 and complete the construction by spring of 2016.
We will continue to follow the progress of Luma and will update you as we go along.
What is life like at CISAC?
CISAC values its reputation as a highly collegial and collaborative environment. Fellows are expected to participate in research seminars, collaborate with other fellows, faculty, and research staff, and enjoy the myriad opportunities for formal and informal meals and discussions with professional colleagues. They are ...
Foundations including Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Flora Family Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Stanton Foundation, private donors, and, at times, governmental sources.
How long is the fellowship?
Fellowships range from nine to eleven months, and in certain circumstances may be renewable.
Does the fellowship come with a stipend, benefits, and housing?
CISAC predoctoral fellows receive stipends comparable to that awarded by the Stanford Graduate Fellowships program. The Center also pays non-matriculated student tuition for predoctoral fellows as required by Stanford University. Predoctoral fellows will be enrolled in Stanford's student medical insurance plan – Cardin...
Postdoctoral fellows receive stipends commensurate with experience and with consideration given to Stanford established minimums. Postdoctoral fellows will attend a mandatory benefits orientation soon after they arrive on campus and are provided health benefits. Fellows have the option of purchasing additional coverage...
Junior faculty and professional stipends are commensurate with experience.
Stanford University policy requires evidence of medical insurance. CISAC will provide coverage for fellows without personal coverage.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide housing. We can, however, refer fellows to the housing information that Stanford provides.
What needs to be included in the application?
Please click here for application requirements.
Are letters of recommendation confidential?
Yes. Individuals submitting recommendations on behalf of applicants will receive email reminders to submit their recommendations online.
Can my recommender submit a letter via email? Can letters be sent via Interfolio?
It is strongly preferred that individuals upload their recommendations through the online system (SlideRoom). Recommenders will receive an email from Slideroom requesting the recommendation form and letter.
If an individual is unable to upload his/her recommendation through Slideroom, he/she may email the letters to cisacfellowship@stanford.edu, or send them via Interfolio. It is not necessary to use both methods. The preferred file name format (not the subject of the email) for emailed letters of reference is: [Last name...
How do I know which fellowship program I am applying for?
If you are interested in a particular fellowship, you may indicate accordingly on your application. However, the CISAC fellowship selection committee will ensure that you are considered for every fellowship for which you are deemed eligible.
Do you need PhD transcripts?
All pre- and postdoctoral applicants must include a transcript. Junior faculty and professionals may include a transcript, but are not required to do so.
The application form requires me to upload a transcript, but I am a junior faculty member or professional. What should I do?
Please upload a document that states that "transcripts are not required for my fellowship level".
Do you require official transcripts?
You may upload unofficial transcripts with your application. We may ask you to submit official transcripts later.
Will you accept a diploma in lieu of a transcript?
We strongly prefer transcripts. If they are not available, however, diplomas may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Do transcripts need to be translated into English? Yes. All application documents must be in English.
I attend a university that does not issue transcripts to doctoral students. What should I do?
Please send a certificate from the school stating that you are a doctoral candidate. A list of the courses which you have completed would be helpful, as well as a degree or transcript from your masters program.
What are the differences between an abstract, a prospectus, and a writing sample?
The research abstract is a brief summary of that project.
The prospectus should focus on the work that you would like to undertake at CISAC if selected. If applicable, It can be an introduction or relevant portion of your dissertation.
The writing sample should be a demonstration of your writing and research skills. This is a document that you have already written.
May I apply as a postdoctoral applicant if I expect to have completed my PhD degree by the time the fellowship begins?
Yes. However, please note that the offer, stipends, and title for the postdoctoral fellowship are contingent upon finishing the PhD before you start the fellowship. The offer can be rescinded if the PhD is not finished. If you expect to finish during the year, apply as a predoctoral fellow. Some fellowships allow for c...
If I do not need funding, should I apply for a fellowship?
Yes, you should. Non-stipendiary applicants are considered in the same pool as those requesting stipends.
May I apply for a fellowship if I am not a U.S. citizen? Yes.
Is a visa available through the CISAC fellowship? Yes.
Will CISAC accept DPhil degrees as PhD equivalents? Yes.
Does CISAC grant degrees? No.
Are CISAC fellowships available for non-Stanford students?
Yes. We very much welcome applications from non-Stanford students.
How many fellowships are granted per year?
This number varies based on available funding and on the applicant pool.
How do I know if my topic is compatible with current areas of study at CISAC?
Please review the CISAC website and the publications of current faculty and research staff. If you have further questions, please send an inquiry to cisacfellowship@stanford.edu.
May mid- to late- career professionals apply?
CISAC occasionally has fellowships available for mid to late career professionals or those with a terminal professional degree (law, medicine, or business). If you fall into one of these categories, please send an inquiry to cisacfellowship@stanford.edu before applying to see if a fellowship opportunity is available in...
May I apply for a fellowship if I have a master's degree and do not intend to pursue a PhD?