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Do you write proper and professional emails? Email is one of the most effective and highly preferred communication forms used these days. Whether for business or personal purposes, an email can relay just about any message or send practically any file or attachment. In fact, email is even used as a marketing or advertising tool. Email marketing can help you boost sales, encourage customer loyalty, and acquire repeat orders. When done properly, email marketing can be a great asset in your business.
However, utmost diligence is needed in writing business-like emails so you'll avoid making mistakes which can lead to miscommunication between you and your recipients. What is email etiquette and how do you apply it?
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It's easy to take email etiquette for granted. The abundance of different instant messaging tools like chat, short message service, video conferencing and others can blur the rules and make us confused of which techniques to apply. Thus, you need to take note of the following email protocol to facilitate effective communication:
1. Start with a clear and direct subject line
In email marketing, writing clear and catchy subject lines is very crucial because it directly affects open rate. When it comes to sending business emails, you also need to make sure that your subject line is meaningful and expressive. Avoid vague or confusing words so the reader will know exactly what your email is about.
2. Use a polite greeting and closing statement.
Your greeting will set the email's tone so make sure it's appropriate. Use positive and simple words that your reader will understand. A courteous closing statement shows sincerity. See to it that you wrap up your email with the proper closing remarks.
3. Compose a concise and succinct body.
Like the subject line, your email body must adhere to the rules of brevity which means you have to keep it short but substantial. Keep your sentences and paragraphs short and easy to read.
4. Observe proper grammar, structure, and punctuation.
Email messages are not like tweets, social media posts, message forums or short messages. Therefore, you need to construct complete sentences and avoid using vague phrases. After all, you're not limited to a specific number of characters so there's no need to cut your words or resort to incomplete sentences. Use the proper lower and upper case forms in your statements. All upper case letters connote an aggressive tone while all lower case letters make the email look sloppy.
5. Use abbreviations, icons, and symbols sparingly.
These may seem fine with casual or personal emails but they must be used cautiously in business emails to keep its professional tone. Also, avoid using jargons or highly technical terms that may confuse the reader.
6. Check your email before sending it.
Don't forget to check your email first before sending it to avoid giving an unclear message. Check your spelling, grammar, and punctuations. Make sure to provide all the necessary details of your topic in anticipation for potential questions. This way, you will prevent a long or winding email thread.
7. Don't send or forward chain letters, corrupted files, or potential virus sources.
Your business emails' content must be kept strictly professional so there should be no room for trash. Be careful in attaching files and make sure they don't contain any virus that might harm the recipient's computer. Always be wary of the email types that you forward to avoid potential complaints or even cybercrime in the future.
8. Email templates should also be clear and concise.
You may need to send email templates for frequently asked questions or concerns. Make sure that your templates are written clearly and concisely to avoid miscommunication between you and your recipients. One or two well-written lines will do.
9. Replies must be clearly and concisely written.
Before replying to emails, make sure you have understood the topic or subject and you have the best answer for it. Go straight to your point. This prevents unnecessary email exchanges. Strive to answer most emails sent to you, especially the business types. This communicates professionalism on your part.
10. Be careful in using the To, Cc, and Bcc fields.
Recipients in the "To" field are those whom you expect a response from. Those that you just want to inform about the email's topic are placed in the "Cc" or "copy" field. Refrain from putting recipients in the "Bcc" or "blind copy" field because it seems like you are relaying messages behind someone's back.
11. Refrain from asking for a return or delivery receipt.
Return or delivery receipts are not necessary and may even be obtrusive for your reader. Aside from that, some email software don't support this tool so your efforts will be futile. It's better to just call or ask the receiver if the email message had indeed been sent or read.
12. Send emails to the right contacts in the proper date and time.
This is highly applicable to email promos and/or business offers. Make sure that you have permission to send to your contacts or else you run the risk of your email being tagged as spam. Worse, you may even receive privacy issue complaints or even threats.
You may think that sending business emails is a no-brainer. If you think about it, there are lots of sources for potential complaints and causes for miscommunication for a poorly constructed email. The next time you compose an email for your business partners, work colleagues, or customers, be mindful of email etiquette and apply them. Keep on following them until it becomes a habit. I guarantee you that your peers and colleagues will thank you for it!
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The Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track probationary position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Musicology, commencing July 1, 2013. Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D in Musicology (or related discipline). Applicants with a masters and equivalent combination of education, research, and teaching experience will be considered. Position Number: 16023
We are seeking an outstanding researcher with a record of success in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate should demonstrate promise of continuing scholarly activities on local, national and international levels. The faculty is seeking a versatile, adaptable team player -- a supportive colleague with exemplary teaching and research skills.
The successful candidate will have a teaching specialization in two or more of the following areas of music history; Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic and Modern, and Ethnomusicology. The successful candidate will teach the first year survey courses Introduction to Music in History 1 and 2 as well as other music history electives.
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Music faculty members participate actively in the workings of the unit, including recruitment and auditions of prospective students. Service is expected on University and Faculty committees as well as juries and recitals, as is professional achievement and growth through continued research and publication. The successful candidate will join a dynamic faculty that is active locally, nationally and internationally in teaching and research. In the fall of 2014, the Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music will move to impressive new state-of-the-art facilities.
The University of Manitoba's Faculty of Music has a growing enrollment of 270 undergraduate and 20 graduate students, and offers a B.Mus. degree in performance, composition, history and general studies, a Bachelor of Jazz Studies degree, an integrated music education program, a Post-Baccalaureate program in performance and a M.Mus in performance, composition and conducting. There are 26 full-time and 50 sessional faculty members. For further information about the Faculty of Music and the new facilities currently under construction (Taché Arts Project), visit the website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/music/.
The city of Winnipeg offers a varied and rich cultural life including numerous outstanding organizations: the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and WSO New Music Festival, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Groundswell, three professional theatre companies, thriving dance companies including the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers, a vibrant jazz scene, nationally recognized art galleries, and many individual artists working in all of the artistic areas. In recent years, Manitoba's investment in cultural education has been one of the highest in the country, and this is reflected in the excellent music programs in Manitoba's schools. The region also provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons.
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Closing date: March 15, 2013
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Unfortunately that is true. Any slightly negative inference that goes against majority opinion and you are labeled as 'gay', 'not a fan', 'ravens fan', 'collinsworth lover' and so on. It seems most Steelers fans like to feel they are better than fans of other teams, but they are the same. If you don't agree with them, you suck.
You apparently cannot be an objective Steelers fan, must be subjective.
1. I never use derision. Maybe others do, and I can not speak for them, but since you are replying to something said about me, then I feel the need to clarify.
2. We all come here to discuss. Rarely do all of us agree. But, discussion follows a back & forth... an ebb & flow... something that does not occur with several people on this site.
Some of us bring up points & counter-points; others just call names. Maybe you're one of the prior.
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Wondering how <F/N> had met the personified countries in her boring old life? While walking around her neighborhood one day, she had thought she heard people following her. Getting more suspicious with each step she took, she set off on a sprint to see if she could overlap the people following her. She was able to, if only because she could run as fast as an Italian, and had discovered characters, which were supposed to be from the anime Hetalia, were the ones chasing after her. They had explained to her how they had been following her around. She was reluctant about everything at first, but soon grew to believe them since they dragged her all around the world. They had been friends ever since.
"Al, is it really necessary to drag me out this early? What time is it anyways", <F/N> says as she rubs her eye with her hand.
"It's only 5:30, bro", America says as he continues dragging her out of the room.
"Uh... is that why I'm so tired? Dude, I don't wake up till at least ten or something", <F/N> complains as the noise from the living room gets louder the closer they get.
"Bloody wanker, I said get off!"
"Ohonhonhon~ Angelettere, I don't think you mean what you say!"
"Germany! Germany! There's no pasta!"
"Potato bastard, stay away from my little brother!"
"Become one with Mother Russia, da?"
"Aiyah! Russia, go away!"
"Ah! The chica doesn't have any tomatoes!"
<F/N> growls as she rips her hand away from Alfred's grip. First she is rudely woken up early in the morning for no reason at all and now there was chaos going on in her living room which was not helping her at all. "Alright, everyone, SHUT UP! France, stop molesting England! England, stop looking like you want to be molested and you so do so shut up. Veneziano, stop bugging poor Germany. He looks like he's about to break. Romano, stop trying to beat up Germany! Your obviously causing no harm to the buff German and he is obviously getting very pissed. Russia, don't scare the poor little Chinese man. He looks like he's about to piss himself. China, stop giving Russia reasons to scare you. And Spain..." <F/N> walks into her kitchen to see the Spaniard chewing on an apple, "... You look covered."
Everyone slowly scoots away from the other as they all give each other looks. <F/N> sighs as she spots Japan calmly sipping tea at her dining room table. She continues staring at him unamused as he looks up to her with a blank face, "... I chose to refrain from speaking."
She stares at him a bit longer before she drops her head and sighs, "Of course you did." She raises her head again and looks to Germany, "What up with barging into my house and waking me up so freaking early in the morning?"
Germany coughs as he walks up to her with a straight face, "We were planning on going someplace for a while. We had to get up early in order to get to our location right on time."
"Yeah, bro! You've been stressing for a while now! We figured you could use the break", America jumps in with a burger now in his hand and begins eating it.
"Okay, but where could you possibly be taking me that it required you to wake me up so early", she asks again, wanting desperately to get back into her bed and drift off for a few more hours.
"It's a surprise", Italy exclaims as he appears behind Germany.
"So if you wouldn't mind going to get dressed and packing up a suitcase for- oh, what- a few weeks", England asks as he crosses his arms.
<F/N> whines again as she goes to fall on the closest person, which just happened to be France, "Do I have to?"
France wraps his arms around her as he whispers, "I could always help you if you want, ma cherie."
Her eyes widen in surprise as she pushes herself away from the Frenchman now fully awake, "No! That's alright! I've got it! Give me a sec." She quickly runs to her room and shuts the door as Francis pouts.
"Nice job, France", Spain compliments as he continues eating his apple.
France pouts more as he turns away, "I actually wanted to help her." England, China, and Germany all move in on France as they all give him a smack on his head.
"Dudes, didn't she say she would take a 'sec", America asks as his face pales, "That's like two hours for girls, right? Man, we're gonna miss being one of the first people into the park. This sucks!"
"Well, who's driving", Romano pipes up.
"Prussia or Germany, right aru", China asks.
Germany pinches his nose, "Speaking of mein bruder, is he still out getting us road snacks?"
The front door slams open as an obnoxious laugh fills the house, "The awesome me is back with birdie and we got a bunch of awesome snacks!" Germany sighs in irritation as <F/N> comes rushing out of her room to go to the bathroom and collect the rest of the stuff she needs. She keeps going back and forth until she brings out a large and medium sized suitcase and a small bag hanging off her shoulder. She was also dressed in an outfit she deemed appropriate.
"I'm ready to go", <F/N> says as she stands next to her luggage, "Mind helping me get these to whatever mode of transportation we're taking please?" America and Russia quickly jump to her aid as both have a glare down for a second.
"I'll take the bigger one since I'm the hero", America says with a confident smirk.
"Nyet. I will take the bigger one because I don't think she would want fat American germs on her luggage", Russia counters with a deadly smile. <F/N> gives a pleading look to Canada who is standing in the background clutching onto his bear. Canada blushes, but nods and places his bear on the ground. He quickly goes to take the big luggage as she took the medium bag.
America and Russia continue their stare down as Canada and <F/N> head out of her house to place her bags in the bus looking vehicle. "Wow. Did you guys rent it or something?" Canada nods his head as he opens up the side compartment of the bus and places both suitcases inside.
"Now we go, si", Italy asks excitedly as he bounces out of the house.
"Ja, Ita! West, you drive first since I'm the one who drove us here and got the snacks", Prussia exclaims as the nations and <F/N> begin piling onto the bus.
"Fine", Germany agrees as he is the last one to hop onto the bus and goes into the passenger seat. The bus looked like any other bus on the inside, except with carpet design on the roof that you would find in a fancy hotel. There were also small TVs hanging from the ceiling every three rows. The seats were also a floor higher from where the driver seat was and a small bathroom was at the end of the bus. "Everyone ready to go?" A chorus of yes in different languages are heard as Germany nods, "Güte. We are off then."
The bus begins moving and everyone scatters amongst themselves. The BTT had moved to the back of the bus as China and Japan sat two rows before them on the opposite aisle. The Italian brothers sat more in the middle as England and Canada sit near the front with <F/N> across the aisle from them, watching America and Russia argue about what movie they should watch in the front seat.
"I say we totally watch the Avengers! Who doesn't like super awesome superheroes saving the world? And come on, it's the Avengers!"
"Why watch one of your boring American movies when we could watch something more entertaining?"
"Oh, so you got a better idea, Commie?"
"More better than your choice, da?" Alfred and Ivan stare down each other again as Arthur facepalms and <F/N> and Matthew sigh.
"Are you two really going to argue the whole trip there? We're going to be stuck here for a while and none of us want to put up with your antics", Arthur says as he glares at the two.
"Arthur's right, eh? At least try getting along for the trip. We're going to one of the happiest places on earth after all", Matthew says as he buries his face in Kumajirou.
"He started it! I just thought we could watch a really funny action movie", America defends as he continues glaring at Russia across from him.
"But not everyone wants to watch men in tight clothes running around for two hours", Ivan says with his creepy smile.
"BOTH OF YOU, SHUT UP! <F/N>, pick the movie you want to watch! Obviously these Dummkopfs can't", Germany says, getting fed up with the arguing.
"Where are the movies at", <F/N> asks as she stands up from her spot.
"Over there, dear", Arthur says as he points to a built-in container near the seat where Alfred was kneel-standing. <F/N> nods and goes to find a movie.
She finds the movie she wants and goes to put it in. The credits begin playing on all the TVs and fast forwards to the main menu. Instantly the theme for Pirates of the Caribbean begins playing and she clicks play.
"Pirates of the Caribbean, dude", Alfred asks unamused. His face instantly lightens up as he does a fist pump, "Awesome!"
"Not as awesome as the awesome me though", Gilbert exclaims from the back of the bus, "I'm sure these wannabe pirates aren't even HALF as awesome as us!"
"I'd have to agree with the Prussian idiot on this one. Are any of these things even remotely historically correct", Arthur asks as he gazes boredly at the screen.
"Who cares, dude. It's an awesome pirate movie which has Captain Jack Sparrow! How much better can a movie get", <F/N> asks as she high fives America. England groans in frustration as <F/N> flashes him a huge smile, "You know I love you, England."
England grumbles as the movie continues, "Whatever you say, love."


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First things first. We need rocks glasses. These handsome gold banded ones will do.
Peggy! Ice! Oh, right. You're not the secretary anymore. Look, could you please just fill this wooden ice bucket? It even has nice handles so it'll be easy to carry.
And the final ingredient, scotch, poured from a crystal decanter. A man is only as good as his decanter — or something like that.
Drink in hand, let's "brainstorm" while we sit back in these Danish recliners.
Back to work — need to come up with a brilliant idea. Should be easier while sitting at my brilliant midcentury modern–inspired desk.
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Help us set up a commercial kitchen to bring our hand-made soups to cafés across Edinburgh.
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Update Staurday Feb 17. With huge thanks to Katia at The Wee Boulangerie, we've made it past £19k. Now there's hope for Jani's legs. Can you help us save them? It's a big hill and a long road but this is the last, best hope for them.
Very FAQ: you can put every soupon in either a single or joint name so if you want to share a Silver, Gold or Lifetime soupon - you can
In October 2011, I set up Union of Genius, Scotland's first soup café. The idea was simple - to make the best soup in Edinburgh from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and reward my customers for recycling their packaging. By offering six different soups everyday I believed there would be something for everyone.
Fourteen months later, even though there are now four of us soupmongers we can no longer keep up with demand. Eight other cafes already stock our soup and several more want to. Many of our friends and customers have asked us to open up in different places in Edinburgh and beyond. We can't do that (yet) but we can do the next best thing and bring our soup to a café near you.
To do that we need to set up a proper commercial kitchen allowing us to make soup in 20 litre batches to the same standard we do now. Such things don't come cheap and with banks hoarding their money we have decided to bypass the broken financial system and fund the new kitchen directly.
For that, we need you.
Our new kitchen
We have found a site that is ideal for us. The landlord is supportive, the location is right and the facilities are just what we need. What we have to do is to outfit it. The big-ticket items we need to invest in are a substantial blast-chiller, cabinet fridge, chest freezers, six-ring gas hob, commercial vegetable dicers, food preparation counters, shelving and a whole load of pots and pans.
This will cost us around £10,000 in total. What it will allow us to do is to make each soup fresh, chill it down for a minimum of 12 hours for the flavours to meld then test and season it just before delivery. It is important to us that every soup is made from scratch - no pre-mixed pastes here - and made by hand every single time.
This is very labour intensive but the kitchen equipment will enable us to make sure that every soup is made safely and with the attention to detail we pride ourselves on.
You need soup
Our aim has always been "to make soup the star of the show." That means every single one of our soups is made by hand from just the ingredients you can get in the grocers. We don't use pre-mixes and we don't thicken with flour, so most of our soups are gluten-free. We also work to make sure that we have a soup for everyone. Each day we make two meat-based, two vegetarian and two vegan soups. All of them packed with vegetables and focused on seasonal ingredients.
The secret to it is giving the soup time to meld. We make our soups the day before and leave them overnight so that the different flavours can mingle. Like a good Scotch whisky, a soup needs time to mature. The day we serve it, the soup is tasted, seasoned and adjusted and doesn't leave the kitchen until the soupmonger in charge is completely happy with it.
The other secret is that the humble soup does not need to be humble at all. It's too often relegated to a single "soup of the day," the item on the menu that no one pays attention to. Not with us. To give you a taste of what we do, here are just some of the 60+ soups we've made in the last few months.
- Caldo Verde - chorizo and kale in a broth of potatoes, onions and garlic seasoned with sweet, smoked paprika.
- Afghan spiced carrot - a bright and cheerful vegan soup with subtle, fragrant spicing and chunky carrots.
- Broccoli, bacon and chilli - all the goodness of a cream of broccoli soup with the added joy of salty bacon and a kick of chilli.
- Cock-a-leekie - a classic Scots recipe of chicken and leek with prunes.
- Devilled pumpkin with lemongrass & sour cherry - a dairy-free dream that makes pumpkin sexy.
- The Mighty Merguez - merguez-spiced soup with lamb & beef merguez-spiced sausages for a double helping of merguez, which is why we call it "mighty."
- Moroccan Harira - the classic lentil and chickpea soup with harissa and cinnamon.
- Sweet potato with ginger, coconut and tamarind - a silky smooth soup with a hit of both sweet and sour.
Keeping it green
From the beginning we have aimed to be an eco-friendly, sustainable business. All our take-away packaging is made from compostable plant starch by Vegware. Instead of rewarding our customers for consumption, we reward them with a loyalty point for bringing back their packaging. The charity Edinburgh Cyrenians then compost all our food waste and returned packaging and then the compost helps grow new plants. From making to eating we have closed the loop which is why we call the idea "Full Circle."
As we have moved into delivery we have taken the same approach. Our soups are delivered in Edinburgh by bicycle courier, Pronto Pedal Power. The containers we use are returned, washed, sanitised and reused so there is no plastic waste. The courier even gets fed soup to keep pedalling. Now we are looking to expand our wholesale supplies, we can build on the success of our bicycle deliveries to keep our impact on the environment to a minimum. It is more expensive than sending a staff member around Edinburgh in a van but we think it's worth it.
Meet the soupmongers
Union of Genius is the brainchild of Elaine Mason, once a geologist and bookseller, now Scotland's first soupmonger.
Amy Brewer has been with us since day one. Drummer in a rock-band and former linguist, she's the one who keeps the café running smoothly and makes sure everything is in its proper place.
Cheryl Donohoe is our newest recruit. With many years of experience in catering, she makes soup like a well-oiled machine and is helping us expand our repertoire.
Janahan Balasubramaniam is our ace server, barista and self-declared eye-candy. With a background in sales and marketing, Jani is the one who will be looking after our new customers.
Bruce Mason likes to be called "Dr Genius" and thinks of himself as a soup Svengali. In reality, he helps with the books and washing up.
Union of What?
Union of Genius is a big name for a small cafe. But it does represent what we think a soup should be: a union of diverse flavours that is more than the sum of its parts. It is also how we think we should be as a team and how we work with local companies such as Vegware, Pronto Pedal Power and Edinburgh Cyrenians.
We have been utterly delighted with how our first year has gone. We thought it was a good idea but even we didn't expect it to have the impact it did. If you want to have a look for yourself we have put some links to reviews in the FAQ at the end.
Kickstart our kitchen
We realise that many of you reading this won't have seen Kickstarter before and you might be puzzled by it. The main thing you need to know is that this is an "all or nothing" deal. You pledge a certain amount. If the total amount pledged meets the goal (£10,000) then the project gets funded, your payment card gets debited and we arrange for you to receive the reward you asked for. If we don't reach our total then nobody's card gets debited and nobody gets any money.
We think that Kickstarter is a way of expanding our business that matches our ethos. Everyone who backs us, no matter how much or how little, is important to us. Our first year of trading has given us the track record and confidence to know that we are ready to take the next step. Working with backers through Kickstarter means we can bring the best soup we can possibly make to cafés across Edinburgh in the greenest way we know. We are excited. We hope you are too, and hope you want to become part of it.
---Elaine & the soupmongers
Stretch goals
Kickstarter veterans will know all about these. Basically if we manage to reach a certain total above our goal we add something extra to the rewards.
£11,500 Everybody gets one - achieved!
Everyone is getting a sixth recipe card - The Big Green - added to their rewards for free. The Big Green is one of the soups we are most proud of. It is as good ambient (lightly chilled) as it is hot. It is the soup that was awarded Lunchquest's "exceptional" status and is one of our most popular spring and summer soups.
£13,000 Help us help others - achieved!
We will provide free soup to Edinburgh's Care Van in perpetuity or for as long as they want.The Care Van is run by Bethany Christian Trust in partnership with the Edinburgh city mission. It provides provides soup, rolls, clothing, blankets, support and homelessness information to between 20-60 rough sleepers in Edinburgh city centre every night.
£18,000 A year in soup - achieved!
We will replace the six indvidual recipe cards with a collection of 12 soup recipe cards in a sleeve: one for each month of the year. Everyone who has pledged for the soupmongering kit or higher gets this added for free to their reward. Everyone else gets a second recipe card (Big Green and one other) added for free.
£19,000 T-shirt upgrade - achieved
All the t-shirts will be upgraded to bamboo at no extra cost to you. That way you will have a much more ecologically sustainable fashion item. If anyone knows of bamboo aprons, let us know!
£21,000 Save Jani's Legs
Shortly after we agreed on the Leith premises we discovered something. You see, Leith is at sea level. Union of Genius is about 110m above sea level. Perhaps this picture will explain the issue.
As we're committed to pedal power we had been taking advice on electric assist. It was that or we need to feed Jani a lot of high protein soup. Then we discovered that Uula, who is making our soup trike for us, has been making his own assist out of the same recycled materials he is making the bike from. What's more it has enough oomph to get 60kg of soup up a hill. This will keep the bike as green as possible but it doesn't come cheap. We're looking at the best part of 1.2K. So...
If you can get us up this hill, Jani's legs will love you forever and we will celebrate by adding a free "#soupmonger" iron-on patch/badge/or button (not sure yet and happy to take requests) to everyone who has pledged for a reward of £20 or more. We'll either add it to your post or you can collect it at the cafe. (We'll also make it available as a £10 add-on with free shipping for those who want multiples or lower value rewards.) Furthermore, if you're ever around, you're welcome to come by (just email us in advance) and get a photo of yourself on the Union trike.
The #soupmonger tag was coined by one of our very first backers, Brian (you'll see him on twitter as @teknobot). We instantly fell in love with the idea so it's great to have a chance to use it.
£22,000 The Genius Collective - final goal
We mentioned a recipe book earlier. Want to get involved in doing the research?
If you can get us to this point we will set up a backer-only private bulletin board where we will post recipes as we work on them and you can do the same. We will swap ideas, test them out with you, encourage you to try them and suggest changes to us. This will then be the source from which the recipe book is created. What we want to do is create a book that will have comments and variations from you scattered throughout it. If any of you fancy your hand at food photography we would love to be able to use real photos from real kitchens.
We're really excited by this idea. If it takes off it will take some work from us but the beauty of Kickstarter is that if you, down here in the soupmines with us, want to make it work, it will work. It's your money and your choice. The stretch goal total gives us the financial cushion to develop and host the online community and also to pay staff to cover Elaine as she experiments with scaled down recipes with you.
So much of what makes soup special is sharing. We know that many of you love to make soup as much as eat it. This goal will allow us all to share in the creation of something just a little bit different and a little bit special. We hope this last goal is something you want to aim for as much as we do.
The Silver, Gold and Lifetime soupons can be put in a single name or a joint name. If you use a joint name then both named people can use it (though only one at a time). We have updated the Lifetime soupon to reflect this but we can't change the text on the Gold or Silver soupons because they have already been chosen.
If there are any groups, clubs, societies or businesses interested in a multi-user soupon, contact us and we will see what we can come up with. There will be some extra costs involved though.
Soup buddy promo. For each person you introduce to our kickstarter who backs us for at least £5, we will add a PDF recipe card to your reward for absolutely nothing. What's more, if we are going to be posting you something we will add a printed copy into your pack for no extra charge. All your soup buddy needs to do is to email us with your name or leave a message in the comments. That way we all get closer to our goal and we get to thank you for helping us.
You can pledge for multiple rewards if you wish. What you need to do is to decide what you want, add up the total value and pledge that amount. Then tick the box of the highest value pledge. Once you have pledged, use the contact us link and let us know what you want. We will double check at the end of the Kickstarter. So if you forget to tell us or change your mind, don't worry. For example, Mr Owl wants a t-shirt for himself and a twopon for Ms Pussycat so he pledges a total of £48 and ticks the t-shirt box for a reward. He then contacts us to let us know what he wants.
Do you like graphs and numbers and projections? Kicktraq is tracking the progress of this project. Check us out at kicktraq.com.
and finally...
To find out more about us, our website is at UnionOfGenius.com and you can find us on twitter and facebook. You can find reviews of us at TripAdvisor, Yelp, Urbanspoon and The Good Soup Guide.
This Kickstarter project wouldn't have been possible without the help of many friends. We particularly want to thank.
- Andy Kelly of Andy Kelly Images for the photos. Check him out at www.flickr.com/photos/baldred
- Scott Johnson of Mallard Productions for the amazing video.
- Neil of Pronto Pedal Power for cycling up that hill with a full load of soup.
- Paul at Razzo Coffee for letting us film in his Edinburgh cafe.
- Andy Read of Resilient Systems for giving the website a good going over.
- Phil Harris for expert advice and consultation.
- And of course you, for reading this far.
Risks and challenges
We have set this project up to minimise the risks. The unit we are leasing is a simple shell in good condition. We have done due diligence with environmental health and Edinburgh Planning Department to ensure there are no obstacles to using the unit as an industrial kitchen. The fit-out will be simple and all equipment is mobile so does not need to be built in. All the rewards will be met through the cafe which already has over a year's successful trading behind it. That way, if you back us you know you will be able to receive your rewards. Most importantly, you can judge us on what we have achieved so far, and help us take the next step.
Learn about accountability on KickstarterFAQ
Kickstarter UK can take payment in any currency. The amount of your pledge in your currency will depend on the exchange rate when the Kickstarter ends. If this worries you then contact us and we'll look into setting up a Paypal payment page.
If people want it, we can set up a PayPal page. Contact us if you would prefer to do this. Remember though that payments via PayPal won't count towards our Kickstarter total.
We love all our soups. We wouldn't want to upset any soups by making them feel that we love one more than the rest.
The Silver, Gold and Lifetime soupons can be put in a single or joint name. If in a joint name, either of you can use it. If you tell us in advance, we are happy for you to occasionally lend it to someone who really needs a soup. The Long Distance soupon is in a single name but the holder can bring a different guest each time if they so wish.
We do indeed. We sell handmade salads too and they will be included in the wholesale deliveries.
The short answer is, maybe. It's actually quite hard to scale down recipes for 30 to recipes for 4-6. If you put in one teaspoon of a spice in a soup that feeds 30, how do you translate that into 1/5 of a teaspoon? When we get time we make sample scaled-down soups to test them out. If there is enough demand, we will look into ways to offer recipes to our backers. In the meantime check-out the rewards which feature some of our recipes.
Aw shucks. We love you too. If you are up for it, please tell friends and family, mention us on social media like twitter, facebook and REDDIT and spread the word. The more backers we get, the better we will all do.
Pledge £5 or more
16 backers
Soupporter. Thanks for backing us and being a supporter. We will put your name on our website and Facebook page as a big thank you. This is added to all rewards no matter how big or small. You are all important to us.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £10 or more
47 backers
Soupon! Have a free soup on us. We will email you a PDF soupon with a unique Kickstarter code that is good for one free standard or large soup sometime in 2013. It is good for sit in or take away but you will need to make it to the cafe to have your soup. The soupon is not transferrable but you can ask us to put someone else's name on it if you want to give it as a gift.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £10 or more
33 backers
Recipe card. As a thanks for supporting us, we will send you a recipe card for one of our soups signed by Elaine. You can choose from: Caldo Verde, Broccoli, bacon and chilli, Moroccan Harira, Cock-a-leekie or Chic-pea (chickpea and freekeh). Shipping is free in the UK.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge £20 or more
35 backers
Twopon! We will email you a PDF twopon with a unique Kickstarter code that is good for you and a friend to each have a free standard or large soup sometime in 2013. It is good for sit in or take away but you will need to make it to the cafe to have your soup. The twopon is not transferable but you can ask us to put someone else's name on it if you want to give it as a gift.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £28 or more
23 backers
Soupmongering t-shirt! You will be soup styling in one of five never to be repeated Union of Genius Kickstarter Tour t-shirts with a recipe on the back. Choose from Bacon and Butternut, Caldo Verde, Devilled Pumpkin, Moroccan Harira or Tomato Florentine. We will contact you with colours, soup choice and size requirements after the Kickstarter. Shipping in the UK included in the price.
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Pledge £30 or more
17 backers
The soupmonger's share. We will make you 5 litres of soup in a flavour of your choice: that's enough to feed 15 people. We will send you a list of at least 60 different soups to choose from and agree a date with you. You will need to collect it from either the cafe or the kitchen because soup doesn't post well.
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Pledge £40 or more
12 backers
Soupmongering apron! You get a unique, never to be repeated Union of Genius Kickstarter embroidered apron. Make soup in style and choose a colour to hide the splashes. Postage included in the UK.
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Pledge £50 or more
13 backers
Soup Pic 'n' mix. You get 5 soups, 2 litres of each. Take them home and freeze them or wow your friends at a soup party with your mad soup-making skillz. We will arrange a date with you and send you a selection to choose from. You come to the kitchen to pick them up.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £75 or more
20 backers
Soupmongering kit! You get the soupmongering t-shirt and soupmongering apron rewards and all five recipe cards from the recipe card reward. Now you can get your soup on in style! Shipping in the UK included in the price.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge £100 or more
3 backers All gone!
Early Bird Souperstar. You get the soupmongering kit (£75 reward) and a twopon (£20 reward) and the soupmonger's share (£30 reward) and, of course, you are listed as a soupporter (£5). Come on and rock me Amadeus. (We cannot ship this offer because it includes soup.)
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Pledge £100 or more
1 backer All gone!
Soup Fashionista. As a thanks for supporting us you get this strictly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dye Jani's hair (the mohawk bit of it as the rest is too short) whatever colour you like. The day we hit our goal, even if the project is not yet over, you can choose a colour or specific hair dye. We will video the whole process and stick it on YouTube as well as here and Jani will wear it for at least 2 weeks. Your fashion sense will be admired by each and every customer served by Jani. You can of course pop into the cafe and have your photo taken with your male masterpiece and enjoy a soup on us while you are there.
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Pledge £150 or more
15 backers All gone!
The silver soupon! Free soup once a week for a year. Yes, you did read that right. We will email you a PDF soupon with a unique Kickstarter code that is good for one free standard or large soup of your choice every week for a year. It is good for sit in or take away but you will need to make it to the cafe to have your soup. The soupon is not transferable but you can ask us to put someone else's name on it if you want to give it as a gift.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £150 or more
2 backers Limited (3 left of 5)
Long Distance Soupon. Based on a backer idea, this is something for people who visit Edinburgh from time to time or maybe come for a long visit to the Edinburgh Festival as we are right at the heart of the Fringe. As a thanks for supporting us, we'll give you the equivalent of 16 Twopons for this pledge. Each time you visit us, you and a guest get the soup for free until you have used up all 16. There's no time limit for you to use the soupon and no restrictions on how often per week you can use it. We will email you a PDF with a unique Kickstarter code and you can start using it next time you are in Edinburgh.
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Pledge £200 or more
0 backers Limited (5 left of 5)
Soup masterclass. This is a half day in the ktichen with Elaine for you and a friend (or just you if you prefer). The session will cover flavour combinations, finishing soups, matching breads and toppings and assistance in making a soup of your choice. At the end of it you get to take your soup home, an apron each and of course the 12 card recipe collection so you can put what you've learned into practice.
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Pledge £250 or more
0 backers Limited (5 left of 5)
Soup at home. This is a brand new reward we're offering. For this level of support we will bring a souper dining event to your house for up to 10 people. It's good for anywhere in Edinburgh - inside the bypass area. You choose an evening for the event and we'll bring along a selection of our finest soups, salads, deserts, toppings, a fruit platter and of course artisan bread. It will all be delivered to you on the Union bike (heck we might even let you have a test ride) and you get a soupmonger for up to three hours to see to your every (soup-based) need. This may be a great way for several of you to club together and spread the cost for something we plan to make very special. (This is also added to the Soup Maestro.)
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Pledge £300 or more
1 backer All gone!
Soup genius. We work with you to create a recipe to your instructions, you choose a name (within reason naturally) and then once we have got it right, we will sell it in the cafe and via wholesale. Who knows how far your soup can go? If you can get into Edinburgh you can come into the kitchen and develop it with us, otherwise we'll work with you to make that soup the best it can be. (Maybe we'll Skype you into the kitchen!) Of course you will be welcome to come in and have it for free whenever it is on. If you are not in Edinburgh we'll make sure you get plenty of photos of the soup in action.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £500 or more
3 backers Limited (2 left of 5)
The Golden soupon! Free soup everyday for a year. You get one of just five Golden Soupons that entitles you to a free standard or large soup at Union of Genius cafe every day we're open for the next year. It is good for sit in or take away but you will need to make it to the cafe to have your soup. The soupon is not transferrable but you can ask us to put someone else's name on it if you want to give it as a gift.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge £750 or more
1 backer Limited (3 left of 4)
The Lifetime soupon. Free soup for life! Surely you can't be serious? Well we are and don't call us Shirley. You get a unique soupon which entitles you to a free soup of any size (even a bread bowl) at Union of Genius cafe once a week for the rest of your life. It really is that simple. It is good for sit in or take away but you will need to make it to the cafe to have your soup. Your name will go on the website and Facebook page as one of the Final Five Soupreme Patrons. The soupon can be put in a single or joint name so you can share the soup. If you ever lose your soupon, don't worry, we'll replace it for you.
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Pledge £1,500 or more
1 backer All gone!
Soup Maestro. You are the one. You get a Lifetime soupon (free soup for life), the full soupmongering kit with the one-off logo "soup maestro," pride of place on our soupporters pages, a three hour Soup Masterclass with Elaine for you and a friend, we will name a soup of your choice after you and we will hang a framed photo of you (or a photo of your choice) in the cafe with the caption "Soup Maestro." You're welcome to hang out in the cafe or kitchen whenever you want and if you ever need a hug, we're here for you.
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Historic Preservation - Technical Procedures |
Spectitle: | Cleaning And Stripping Paint From Plaster Surfaces |
Procedure code: | 0920008R |
Source: | Tacoma Union Station Courthouse/Tacoma, Wa - Gsa/Pbs |
Division: | Finishes |
Section: | Lath & Plaster |
Last Modified: | 02/24/2012 |
Details: | Cleaning And Stripping Paint From Plaster Surfaces CLEANING AND STRIPPING PAINT FROM PLASTER SURFACES BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY PROJECT INVOLVING PAINT REMOVAL, APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS ON LEAD PAINT ABATEMENT AND DISPOSAL MUST BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT AND CAREFULLY FOLLOWED. STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS MAY AFFECT OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO OWNERS ON BOTH PAINT REMOVAL AND REPAINTING. THESE LAWS, AS WELL AS ANY REQUIREMENTS PROHIBITING VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCs), SHOULD BE REQUESTED FROM THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER IN EACH STATE. (From Preservation Brief 28, "Painting Historic Interiors"). REGULATORY INFORMATION MAY ALSO BE REQUESTED FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) REGIONAL OFFICE AND/OR THE STATE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. PART 1---GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY A. This procedure includes guidance on cleaning and chemically removing paint from existing plaster surfaces. B. See 01100-07-S for general project guidelines to be reviewed along with this procedure. These guidelines cover the following sections: 1. Safety Precautions 2. Historic Structures Precautions 3. Submittals 4. Quality Assurance 5. Delivery, Storage and Handling 6. Project/Site Conditions 7. Sequencing and Scheduling 8. General Protection (Surface and Surrounding) These guidelines should be reviewed prior to performing this procedure and should be followed, when applicable, along with recommendations from the Regional Historic Preservation Officer (RHPO). PART 2---PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. Diedrich Technologies, Inc. 7373 South 6th Street Oak Creek (Milwaukee), WI 53154 800/323-3565 or 414/764-0058 B. Red Devil, Inc. 2400 Vauxhall Road Union, NJ 07083-1933 800/423-3845 or 201/688-6900 2.02 MATERIALS NOTE: Chemical products are sometimes sold under a common name. This usually means that the substance is not as pure as the same chemical sold under its chemical name. The grade of purity of common name substances, however, is usually adequate for stain removal work, and these products should be purchased when available, as they tend to be less expensive. Common names are indicated below by an asterisk (*). A. Trisodium Phosphate: NOTE: THIS CHEMICAL IS BANNED IN SOME STATES SUCH AS CALIFORNIA. REGULATORY INFORMATION AS WELL AS ALTERNATIVE OR EQUIVALENT CHEMICALS MAY BE REQUESTED FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) REGIONAL OFFICE AND/OR THE STATE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. 1. Strong base-type powdered cleaning material sold under brand names, such as that manufactured by Red Devil, Inc. 2. Other chemical or common names include Sodium Orthophosphate; Tribasic sodium phosphate; Trisodium orthophosphate; TSP*; Phosphate of soda*. 3. Potential Hazards: CORROSIVE TO FLESH. 4. Available from chemical supply house, grocery store or supermarket or hardware store. B. Commercial paint remover, such as "Diedrich 400 - Enviro- Safe Strip" (Diedrich Technologies, Inc.), or approved equal. C. For Glaze Remover: 1. Denatured Alcohol: a. Other chemical or common names include Methylated spirit*. b. Potential hazards: TOXIC AND FLAMMABLE. c. Available from hardware store, paint store or printer's supply distributor. d. Denatured alcohol should be a satisfactory substitute for ethyl alcohol for stain removing purposes. 2. Mineral Spirits: a. A petroleum distillate that is used especially as a paint or varnish thinner. b. Other chemical or common names include Benzine* (not Benzene); Naphtha*; Petroleum spirits*; Solvent naphtha*. c. Potential Hazards: TOXIC AND FLAMMABLE. d. Safety Precautions: 1) AVOID REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT. 2) ALWAYS wear rubber gloves when handling mineral spirits. 3) If any chemical is splashed onto the skin, wash immediately with soap and water. e. Available from construction specialties distributor, hardware store, paint store, or printer's supply distributor. 3. Acetone (C3H6O): a. A volatile fragrant flammable liquid ketone used chiefly as a solvent and in organic synthesis and found abnormally in urine. b. Other chemical or common names include Dimethyl ketone; Propanone c. Potential Hazards: VOLATILE AND FLAMMABLE SOLVENT d. Available from chemical supply house or hardware store. D. Clean, potable water 2.03 EQUIPMENT A. Clean, dry cloths B. Sponge or heavy-nap cloth C. Soft, fiber bristle brushes D. Putty knife PART 3---EXECUTION 3.01 PREPARATION A. Protection: 1. Protect surrounding surfaces from damaged resulting from chemical cleaning and paint stripping work. 2. Dispose of by-products from cleaning and paint stripping operations by legal means and in manner which prevents damage to other surfaces. 3. Develop a work plan indicating recommended treatments for surfaces/areas. B. Surface Preparation: Prior to cleaning and stripping work, remove cellophane tape, masking tape, etc. from surface. 3.02 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, APPLICATION A. Cleaning Existing Plaster Surfaces: 1. Mix TSP with warm water to create cleaning solution. 2. Scrub surface with a cloth, sponge or soft-fibered brush and cleaning solution. a. Proceed with cleaning and stripping in an orderly manner; work from bottom to top of each surface and from one end of each surface to the other. b. Perform each cleaning and stripping method indicated in a manner which results in uniform coverage of all surfaces, including corners, moldings, interstices and which produces an even effect without streaking or damage to surfaces. 3. Sponge rinse surface thoroughly using clean water to completely remove chemical residue and soil. Change rinse water frequently. a. Rinse off chemical residue and soil by working upwards from bottom to top of each surface and from one end of each surface to the other. NOTE: THERE IS SOME DIFFERENCE OF OPINION AS TO WHETHER IT IS BEST TO WASH A WALL WORKING FROM THE TOP DOWN OR FROM THE BOTTOM UP. BOTTOM UP IS SAFER BECAUSE SOLUTION STREAKS RUNNING DOWN ON A DIRTY WALL CANNOT BE REMOVED. THE IMPORTANT THING IS TO WORK DRY ENOUGH TO AVOID DRIPS. 4. Repeat process as required. 5. Wipe the surface with a dry clean cloth to prevent streaking. B. Stripping Paint from Plaster Surfaces: 1. Carefully apply commercial stripper to painted surface with a brush. Follow manufacturer's instructions and precautions. -OR- Prepare a glaze remover: Mix 5 parts denatured alcohol, 3 parts mineral spirits and 1 part acetone and apply to the surface. 2. Allow commercial stripper or glaze remover to remain on surface for length of time recommended by manufacturer and required to emulsify paint build- up. 3. Carefully remove emulsified paint with a putty knife. 4. Repeat process as many times as required to remove paint build-up. 5. Neutralize chemical stripper by wiping surface with a cloth wet with clean water. Change water frequently. 3.02 ADJUSTING/CLEANING A. Upon completion of this work, all floors, walls and other adjacent surfaces that are stained, marred, or otherwise damaged by work under this section shall be cleaned and repaired and all work and the adjacent areas shall be left in a clean and perfect condition. B. All completed work shall be adequately protected from damage by subsequent building operations and effects of weather. Protection shall be by methods recommended by the manufacturer of installed materials and as approved by the RHPO. END OF SECTION |


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Associate Professor Geraldine O'Neill
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Biographical details
Geraldine O'Neill is Group Leader of the Focal Adhesion Biology (FAB) group and holds a Conjoint Associate Professor appointment at the University of Sydney. Geraldine has attracted over $3.5 million in peer-reviewed funding from national (NHMRC), specialist (Cancer Council and Cancer Institute NSW) and local agencies, contributed highly cited research publications and formed international and national collaborations. Major awards received during her research career include an NHMRC Howard Florey Centenary Research Fellowship (2001 - 2002), NSW Cancer Council Career Development Fellowship (2003 - 2008) and AIPS Young Tall Poppy Award (2006). Regard for her research is reflected by invited speaker presentations at national conferences and at international and national institutes and leadership roles in major national conferences including symposia chair and stream coordinator. She is a Principle Investigator of The Kid's Cancer Project Childhood Cancer Cytoskeleton Consortium (C4) and of the recently established Brain Cancer Discovery Collaborative. Geraldine's standing in the field is recognized by membership of NHMRC grant review panels (2010-2012) and frequent grant reviewing for agencies including NHMRC, ARC, Cancer Council, Cure Cancer Australia, National Breast Cancer Foundation and Human Frontiers in Science Program, along with regular invitations to review manuscripts for international cancer and biochemistry journals. Included among key roles held in national societies, she has served as secretary, Australian and NZ Society for Cell and Developmental Biology. Her commitment to student mentoring is indicated by her a teaching award in 2006, prizes awarded to her Honours and PhD students and appointment as Deputy Post-graduate coordinator.
Research interests
The central theme of A/Prof Geraldine O'Neill's research is to understand how cancer cell interaction with the surrounding matrix leads to the progression to metastatic disease, one of the major causes of cancer patient mortality. Her team investigates the cell biology of cancer cell invasion, with a particular focus on brain tumours and neuroblastoma.
Project Grants/Funding (last 5 years)
Johns, Boyd, McDonald, O'Neill, Rose and Gottardo, Cure for Life Foundation (CLF),Brain Cancer Discovery Collaborative (BCDC), 2013, $1M
Gaus and O'Neill, ARC Discovery Project, Nano-scale organisation of cellular adhesions, 2013-2015, $455K
O'Neill and Fabry, NSW Cancer Council Project Grant, A sting in the tail: Focal Adhesion Targetting and Mechanotransduction, 2012-2014, $325K
O'Neill, University of Sydney Bridging Grant, Investigating Cancer Cell Invasion, 2011, $50K
O'Neill, NHMRC Project grant, The cell biology of glioblastoma infiltration, 2010-2012, $508K
O'Neill and Golemis, NSW Cancer Council Project Grant,The signalling switch function of the pro-metastatic, adhesion adaptor protein HEF1, 2009-2011, $350K
O'Neill and Gunning, NHMRC Project Grant, Understanding focal adhesion dynamics in cell migration, 2008-2011, $267K
Funding to FAB team members (last 5 years)
Lees, Cure Cancer Australia Foundation & Cancer Australia (Co-funding) Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme, Inhibition of glioblastoma invasion by novel Dynamin ring stabilisers, 2012, $90K
Bach, The Kids Cancer Project C4 Fellowship, Cytoskeletal regulation of adhesion dynamics in metatastic neuroblastoma, $100K p.a. (2011 - present)
Lees, Ramaciotti Establishment Grant, The regulation of cancer cell migration within solid tissue, 2010, $75K
Zhong, NSW Cancer Institute Research Scholar Award, 2010-2012
Bach, NSW Cancer Institute Research Scholar Award, 2010-2011
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