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The Centre for Materials and Manufacturing
The Centre for Materials and Manufacturing's overriding objective is to support research and training within the materials and manufacturing sectors to maximize their impact on the sustained economic growth and well being of the Province of Ontario. Everything at Centre for Materials and Manufacturing - its strategy, philosophy, values, programs, and behaviour is driven by this goal. Like all OCE Centres, the Centre for Materials and Manufacturing fulfils this mandate within its sectors by developing relationships and connections between people and organizations in Ontario's post-secondary and industrial communities to accelerate new innovations and commercialize new advances through R&D activities. Its R&D portfolio is driven by the needs of Ontario industry, especially those where the economic impact of technology and knowledge will be the greatest. The Centre for Materials and Manufacturing offers: * An interactive network of industry and academic participants, plus value-added services for network members. * Access to post-secondary research capabilities including facilities, equipment, personnel and experienced research teams. * Creative students trained in leading-edge knowledge and technology areas. * Opportunities to participate in a broad range of research initiatives including consortia and collaborative projects. * Extensive intellectual property and project management expertise. * Technology and know-how for commercialization and licensing. * The ability to link, involve and leverage the resources of other R&D institutions and government agencies. For inquiries, contact a member of the Centre's business development team.
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No matter which day Jan. 1 falls, it feels like a Monday. Time to begin another diet and exercising daily just like the Monday before. No wonder that weight loss programs and gyms see a huge spike during the first week of January. My guess is that losing weight and becoming healthier are the most common new year's resolutions on people's lists, mine included. This year, however, I'm thinking of what else I might want to tackle with increased vigour and motivation. I've included some of my ideas, along with invited resolutions from friends and family below (in random order): 1. Take time for oneself. One friend wrote that he'd like to return to meditation. He accepts that life is different since becoming a dad. The two hours he used to put aside each day for silent reflection is no longer possible. However, he has realized that instead of working through his lunch hour, he can close his office door and use that quiet space and time to get back to meditating. Other ways to take time for oneself may include, as one friend wrote, to "take up passions of my younger years such as piano and flute and dance!" And from one mother: "To think of myself FIRST. This is not the same as: Think of myself ONLY. Frankly, you are better for everyone else if you take care of yourself first. Mothers of Sara Nuru forget that," she wrote. 2. Make time for others. Some of the resolutions I received included "Do a good deed for someone every day," "take up volunteer work" and "see my friends once a week instead of only once a month." One friend said she was planning to "help others more with advice or actions rather than with things." 3. Clear the clutter. Several people, myself included, want to create more empty space in their lives. Conquering the pile of papers, medical receipts, bills, birthday cards and kid's projects may seem insurmountable at first, but as you sort through, throw out, categorize and put away you'll feel the heaviness of seeing that pile collecting dust fall away. Clearing clutter also includes sorting through and eliminating clothes that you haven't worn in a year or longer. If you have a difficult time parting with "stuff" you may find it helpful to put the old unwanted items into a bag, knot it tightly and write the date on the outside. Place it in the garage. Then, if you haven't looked for those items within six months of Education in Germany are "Fernstudium" that date, donate the bag of items to a charitable organization. The trick is not to open the bag once it's knotted or you'll want to bring "stuff" back inside the house! 4. Spend wisely. One resolution sent to me was to "pay all household bills on time and to not overuse credit cards." Another was not to spend on impulse but to think longer before making purchases that may not seem as necessary tomorrow as they do today. Also, to clip coupons and take them with you when shopping. 5. Floss every day. Despite how tired you are at the end of the day, remember the long term consequences of not taking care of yourself. Along with flossing, some resolutions I received included remembering to drink more water, eat healthier food and to actually take the supplements and vitamins you bought to keep your body healthy - instead of waiting for them to expire and then discarding them! |