The case study outlines the main challenges faced by relevant authorities at European and national level in the area of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN). The various ways in which PASR and FP7 Security projects contributed to progress in improving the detection, identification and monitoring of CBRN materials, promoting standardisation in the area of testing and certification and improving strategies for prevention, preparedness and response to malevolent use of CBRN are highlighted. The case study was prepared using a combination of desk research and field work. An interview programme was undertaken with a number of lead project coordinators and partners and with relevant Commission officials responsible for CBRN. In addition, project officers responsible for monitoring the implementation of PASR and CBRN projects were carried out. Section 2 - provides an overview of the policy contextand the main issues relating to challenges and threats in the CBRN field; Section 3 – examines projects that were supported through PASR and FP7 Security in the CBRN field Section 4 – outlines conclusions, and reviews progress towards the achievement of objectives.

Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies and Canada’s largest bank, thoughtfully embarked on new retail store designs to bring to life a dramatically new retail banking environment, combining best-in-class retail shopping with financial services. Microsoft Surface is an integral part of this innovative customer experience.

Case Studies are examples of HCI practice based on real-world experiences that will be instructive and of interest to other members of the community.
Potential types of Case Studies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Illustrative Case Studies describing interesting problems in a specific domain, especially domains with which the audience may not otherwise be familiar
• Exploratory Case Studies constituting pilot studies preceding and informing larger-scale investigations
• Critical Instance Case Studies that explore particular cases of interest with little concern for generalization
• Cumulative Case Studies summarizing work that may have been completed at different times but that does form a coherent whole
• Narrative Case Studies describing the development of unfolding trends within a domain
• Method Case Studies describing the application of a specific method or tool and the lessons learned around it
• Design Case Studies describing the design of a specific interface instance and the rationale and experience around it

Case Study topics overlap with papers and CHI notes, but different criteria apply to the review process. A Case Study reports a specific instance or event and reflects on how the techniques used, or the lessons learned, may be generalized. Case studies focus on the success of the approach in a particular context, showing the idiosyncrasies of that context, and leaving it to the listener to determine the degree to which the approach could be applicable to his or her environment. Of course, a compelling case study is potentially relevant to a wide range of contexts and situations, but the author is not necessarily expected to establish the applicability outside the original situation.

A teaser of a Japanese drama starring actress Kim Tae Hee has been released!
On a popular online community, a post entitled, “Four minutes of Kim Tae Hee’s Japanese drama teaser,” was posted recently, revealing the drama ‘99 Days with a Star‘ that is planned to be broadcast next month in Japan.
The clip features Kim Tae Hee and the male lead Nishijima Hideto making different facial expressions to each other while “Dancing Queen” by ABBA is playing in the background. When Kim Tae Hee is asked what her favorite food is, she answered “Takoyaki,” while Nishijima replied, “Nigiri”.
Kim Tae Hee commented, “I’m waiting anxiously as I get to work with a Japanese actor and director. Though we speak different languages, I hope that we’re able to communicate on set well. Hopefully, it’s a drama that both Korean and Japanese people will find enjoyable.”
Source + Photo: Asia Today via Nate