http://www.festivalofgenomicsboston.com/speakers/mark-gerstein
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Originally, Gerstein wanted to be an architect, but he was drawn to work in genomics because that would mean he would be “dealing with large data sets of fundamental value”.
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Tokyo Is Preparing for Floods ‘Beyond Anything We’ve Seen’
https://www.NYTimes.com/2017/10/06/climate/tokyo-floods.html Quote: “Extreme rainfall, along with the potential for destructive
earthquakes & tsunamis, make Tokyo…the riskiest metropolitan area in the world.”
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“Extreme rainfall, along with the potential for destructive
earthquakes and tsunamis, make Tokyo and the neighboring port city of Yokohama the riskiest metropolitan area in the world, according to a 2014 study of natural disaster risks by the Swiss Re reinsurance firm.
In late 2015, heavy typhoon rains wreaked havoc across greater Tokyo, forcing a record 670 million cubic feet of water into the underground facility, known as the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel. It took four days for the site’s four large pumps — powered by engines similar to those used in a Boeing 737 jet — to clear the deluge.
“Tokyo faces dangers on all sides,” said Nobuyuki Tsuchiya, an anti-flooding expert and the former head of civil engineering for Tokyo’s flood-prone Edogawa ward. “It’s difficult to say that it’s doing enough.””
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Choose the Right Clothes Wear loose, lightweight, warm clothes in layers. Trapped air insulates. Remove layers to avoid perspiration and subsequent chill. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded. Wear a hat. Half of your body heat loss can occur from the head. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold. Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves. Try to stay dry. Wear sturdy waterproof and slip resistant boots or shoes. You will spend a lot of time outside walking to and from your classes or your lab and wearing warm gear is key to your safety and comfort. Understand the Hazards Wind Chill: How wind and cold feel on exposed skin (this is not the actual temperature). As the wind increases, heat is carried away from your body at an accelerated rate, driving down your body temperature.
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http://ehs.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Safety-Bulletins/nov2017.pdf
Links
https://linkstream2.gerstein.info/tag/i0rsg17
Tweets
https://storify.com/markgerstein/favorite-tweets-from-late-nov-17-meetings-ercc9-rs
Talks
http://lectures.gersteinlab.org/summary/Genomics-n-DataSci–20171108-i0isg/
More “Private” Notes
http://meetings.gersteinlab.org/2017/11.19/i0rsg17+i0exrna17/ http://meetings.gersteinlab.org/2017/11.12/i0isg-slides-green-talk/
