The AMSA National Convention, commonly known as Convention, is an event organised by the Australian Medical Students' Association. It is held annually, rotating around all states of Australia, and takes place from the first Sunday in July for one week. The Convention is open to all Australian and New Zealand medical students. The 2010 Convention is being held in Hobart, Tasmania, which will be the 51st Convention.
Academic
The academic program consists of four days' worth of speakers, discussion panels and workshops. The Academic program generally runs on the Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of Convention week. Speakers are usually related to the field of medicine, however in recent years Convention has broadened its horizons, with sports stars, celebrities and motivational speakers all featuring in the Academic program. The Academic program also takes a particular focus on issues relating to medical students; such as student numbers, intern training and student wellbeing. Notable speakers in recent years have included Prof Vinay Kumar, Dr Charlie Teo, Prof Ian Frazer, Prof Nick Talley and Dr Simon O'Connor. Other highlights of the Academic program include the National Debating Competition, Emergency Medical Challenge and Research Competition.
Social
The night, or social program consists of seven themed parties somewhere in the host city. Five of these events are at a pub or club, one is the Pub Crawl, and the other is the Grand Ball. Costuming is a key element of the Social Program, so seasoned Conventioneers eagerly await the release of Social Themes in the months leading up to Convention and begin planning costumes as early as possible. Another well-known tradition is the Hawaii 5-0 dance.
Sports Day
Sports Day is generally held on the Wednesday of Convention week, and is an opportunity for intervarsity competition. The events on Sports Day are highly prestigious, with competition being taken very seriously by the participating students. Activities on Sports Day include: the Emergency Medical Challenge (a scenario-based first aid competition), Tug O War, the Pipps Cup (boat race for ladies) and the Cascade Cup (boat race for gentlemen). Sports Day is an opportunity for delegates to mix and interact in a more relaxed environment, without the pressures of the Academic or Social program. Sports Day is usually held in a park or arena, adding to the carnival atmosphere.
Timeline
Convention for each year begins with the opening of Registration, usually around the end of March. Prospective Conventioneers register online for the opportunity to attend Convention, with there being approximately 800 places available, however this varies year by year. Each University has a number of reserved spots for their delegates, with the balance being allocated on a first come, first served basis. From this point, information is gradually released to the delegates via the Convention website, with Social themes and keynote Academic speakers being eagerly anticipated. Convention then begins on the first Sunday in July, with the Academic program on the Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; Sports Day on the Wednesday; a free day on the Saturday with the Convention finishing the following Sunday.
Academic
The academic program consists of four days' worth of speakers, discussion panels and workshops. The Academic program generally runs on the Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of Convention week. Speakers are usually related to the field of medicine, however in recent years Convention has broadened its horizons, with sports stars, celebrities and motivational speakers all featuring in the Academic program. The Academic program also takes a particular focus on issues relating to medical students; such as student numbers, intern training and student wellbeing. Notable speakers in recent years have included Prof Vinay Kumar, Dr Charlie Teo, Prof Ian Frazer, Prof Nick Talley and Dr Simon O'Connor. Other highlights of the Academic program include the National Debating Competition, Emergency Medical Challenge and Research Competition.
Social
The night, or social program consists of seven themed parties somewhere in the host city. Five of these events are at a pub or club, one is the Pub Crawl, and the other is the Grand Ball. Costuming is a key element of the Social Program, so seasoned Conventioneers eagerly await the release of Social Themes in the months leading up to Convention and begin planning costumes as early as possible. Another well-known tradition is the Hawaii 5-0 dance.
Sports Day
Sports Day is generally held on the Wednesday of Convention week, and is an opportunity for intervarsity competition. The events on Sports Day are highly prestigious, with competition being taken very seriously by the participating students. Activities on Sports Day include: the Emergency Medical Challenge (a scenario-based first aid competition), Tug O War, the Pipps Cup (boat race for ladies) and the Cascade Cup (boat race for gentlemen). Sports Day is an opportunity for delegates to mix and interact in a more relaxed environment, without the pressures of the Academic or Social program. Sports Day is usually held in a park or arena, adding to the carnival atmosphere.
Timeline
Convention for each year begins with the opening of Registration, usually around the end of March. Prospective Conventioneers register online for the opportunity to attend Convention, with there being approximately 800 places available, however this varies year by year. Each University has a number of reserved spots for their delegates, with the balance being allocated on a first come, first served basis. From this point, information is gradually released to the delegates via the Convention website, with Social themes and keynote Academic speakers being eagerly anticipated. Convention then begins on the first Sunday in July, with the Academic program on the Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; Sports Day on the Wednesday; a free day on the Saturday with the Convention finishing the following Sunday.
PlanGuru is a business budgeting, forecasting and planning software developed by New Horizon Technologies.
History
New Horizon Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1998 to develop and market PlanGuru. It is a software company that develops products for CPA’s, public accountants and business owners. New Horizon Technologies released PlanGuru in 1999. Since its release in 1999 New Horizon Technologies has released updated versions of PlanGuru annually.
Competition
Other vendors in PlanGuru’s marketplace include SAS System, Cognos, and Business Objects. Other software products that compete with PlanGuru include Adaptive Planning, Budget Maestro, Clarity and Profix.
Reviews of Competitors
Adaptive Planning was described as, “Well-designed, scalable and flexible”, and “also features a streamlined pricing grid for annual use and implementation, all features that will make this system attractive to planners inside the company and their outside accounting firms.”
Budget Maestro was referenced as a “substantial step up from spreadsheet-based planners in its ability to draw data from the general ledger and automatically apply its own internal calculations.”
History
New Horizon Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1998 to develop and market PlanGuru. It is a software company that develops products for CPA’s, public accountants and business owners. New Horizon Technologies released PlanGuru in 1999. Since its release in 1999 New Horizon Technologies has released updated versions of PlanGuru annually.
Competition
Other vendors in PlanGuru’s marketplace include SAS System, Cognos, and Business Objects. Other software products that compete with PlanGuru include Adaptive Planning, Budget Maestro, Clarity and Profix.
Reviews of Competitors
Adaptive Planning was described as, “Well-designed, scalable and flexible”, and “also features a streamlined pricing grid for annual use and implementation, all features that will make this system attractive to planners inside the company and their outside accounting firms.”
Budget Maestro was referenced as a “substantial step up from spreadsheet-based planners in its ability to draw data from the general ledger and automatically apply its own internal calculations.”
Guilderberg (derivative of Swedish gille, "SKRÅ") is a name that refers to several groups, both historical and modern, claiming its origin 570 years in the past, in the principality of Liechtenstein. Historically, it refers specifically to a Society of distingiushed individuals from the Enlightenment-era. In modern times it is also used to refer to a recently launched Web_portal for it's members and new recruits to meet online.
History
Guilderberg, a 570 year old society of distinguished individuals. Guilderberg has recently launched its online Web_portal to recruit new members from various fields and backgrounds. The website is available to existing Guilderberg society members and new members who are approved by the Guilderberg Grandmaster after a background check and payment of a one-time, initiation fee of $1500 (U.S.).
Guilderberg claims its origin in the principality of Liechtenstein, Europe; and includes luminaries from The_arts, Science, Commerce, Business and other diversified fields.
Contemporary Guilderbergers
The newly launched Contemporary Guilderberg Website aims to recruit new, distinguished members who are High_net_worth_individuals (with a minimum net-worth of $4 Million). Guilderberg members must be individuals with significant social and financial influence. The website will provide a secure, private and safe medium for its members to discuss and engage in activities designed to collectively improve the plight of mankind.
The Guilderberg Favør Circle © is a unique brotherhood system which allows fellow Guilderberg members to post a favour and have it granted by one of the fellow members who come from the most diversified pool of backgrounds. It could be the latest stock tip, a coveted job, an offspring’s admission at a prestigious private school, a stellar yacht or private jet deal or the acquisition of priceless art. Guilderberg members, it is said, have the financial and social influence to help you.
The Guilderberg Vaihtoehtoisten (alternative) Government © is a think-tank of sorts which encourages pro-active and positive ideas and actions which will result in improved relationships and co-operation between countries and regions through non-governmental channels.
Guilderberg Dens comprise of a variety of conversation panels such as Yacht and Aircraft Deals, Art Deals, Antiquities, Real Estate Deals, Exclusive Events, Eyes Only Business Offers, Emerging Technologies etc. This is the medium to add, talk about and endow in making the future happen. Such landmark ideas as Green Tech, Machine Vision, Screenless Displays and the Nikola Tesla inspired WiTricity will compete for attention from Guilderberg members - who represent European, Middle Eastern & Asian royal families, CEO’s and founders of the world’s leading corporations, academics from the world’s best universities, artists from music, film and digital media, scientific visionaries, money market insiders, venture capitalists, real estate moguls, successful entrepreneurs, bankers and influential journalists - to name a few.
History
Guilderberg, a 570 year old society of distinguished individuals. Guilderberg has recently launched its online Web_portal to recruit new members from various fields and backgrounds. The website is available to existing Guilderberg society members and new members who are approved by the Guilderberg Grandmaster after a background check and payment of a one-time, initiation fee of $1500 (U.S.).
Guilderberg claims its origin in the principality of Liechtenstein, Europe; and includes luminaries from The_arts, Science, Commerce, Business and other diversified fields.
Contemporary Guilderbergers
The newly launched Contemporary Guilderberg Website aims to recruit new, distinguished members who are High_net_worth_individuals (with a minimum net-worth of $4 Million). Guilderberg members must be individuals with significant social and financial influence. The website will provide a secure, private and safe medium for its members to discuss and engage in activities designed to collectively improve the plight of mankind.
The Guilderberg Favør Circle © is a unique brotherhood system which allows fellow Guilderberg members to post a favour and have it granted by one of the fellow members who come from the most diversified pool of backgrounds. It could be the latest stock tip, a coveted job, an offspring’s admission at a prestigious private school, a stellar yacht or private jet deal or the acquisition of priceless art. Guilderberg members, it is said, have the financial and social influence to help you.
The Guilderberg Vaihtoehtoisten (alternative) Government © is a think-tank of sorts which encourages pro-active and positive ideas and actions which will result in improved relationships and co-operation between countries and regions through non-governmental channels.
Guilderberg Dens comprise of a variety of conversation panels such as Yacht and Aircraft Deals, Art Deals, Antiquities, Real Estate Deals, Exclusive Events, Eyes Only Business Offers, Emerging Technologies etc. This is the medium to add, talk about and endow in making the future happen. Such landmark ideas as Green Tech, Machine Vision, Screenless Displays and the Nikola Tesla inspired WiTricity will compete for attention from Guilderberg members - who represent European, Middle Eastern & Asian royal families, CEO’s and founders of the world’s leading corporations, academics from the world’s best universities, artists from music, film and digital media, scientific visionaries, money market insiders, venture capitalists, real estate moguls, successful entrepreneurs, bankers and influential journalists - to name a few.
Whogasm is a popular clip on Youtube which turned two Irish fans of the BBC science fiction show Doctor Who into "internet stars" according to the British press.
Several newspaper sites like The Metro and The Guardian reported that a pair of female Doctor Who fans from Ireland had become a hit on the web after a clip of them enjoying an episode of the series (titled Utopia) "just a little too much" was uploaded on June 17, 2007.
The clip shows them watching the episode, when, as The Metro describes, "Suddenly, they start to scream and swear as the action unfolds in front of them in what can only be described as a 'Whogasm'."
The video is edited down to a three-minutes, highlighting the pertinent moments. The two fans become increasingly excited with each dramatic scene: from the moment Professor Yana's watch is revealed (which when opened will turn him into one of the show's greatest villains, The Master); and when Derek Jacobi (playing Yana) finally says the words, "I am...The Master!" they both scream and applaud to this so much, that The Daily Telegraph surmised "they seemed to be in urgent need of an ambulance". Later one of the women (a long-term UNIT fan) has a near-climax as the President (acting as a representative for the United Nations) mentions handing power over to the secretive taskforce in the "Next Time" trailer.
Doctor Who television writer Paul Cornell has said how much he enjoyed the clip, and how it sums up being a fan to him.
Several newspaper sites like The Metro and The Guardian reported that a pair of female Doctor Who fans from Ireland had become a hit on the web after a clip of them enjoying an episode of the series (titled Utopia) "just a little too much" was uploaded on June 17, 2007.
The clip shows them watching the episode, when, as The Metro describes, "Suddenly, they start to scream and swear as the action unfolds in front of them in what can only be described as a 'Whogasm'."
The video is edited down to a three-minutes, highlighting the pertinent moments. The two fans become increasingly excited with each dramatic scene: from the moment Professor Yana's watch is revealed (which when opened will turn him into one of the show's greatest villains, The Master); and when Derek Jacobi (playing Yana) finally says the words, "I am...The Master!" they both scream and applaud to this so much, that The Daily Telegraph surmised "they seemed to be in urgent need of an ambulance". Later one of the women (a long-term UNIT fan) has a near-climax as the President (acting as a representative for the United Nations) mentions handing power over to the secretive taskforce in the "Next Time" trailer.
Doctor Who television writer Paul Cornell has said how much he enjoyed the clip, and how it sums up being a fan to him.