Tag Archives: Michal Linial

A small update from Israel and memories from Singapore: Partha Dasgupta, Robin Mason, Frank Ramsey, and 007

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Gil Kalai

A small update about the situation here in Israel Eight weeks ago I wrote that my heart goes out to the people of Wuhan and China, and these days my heart goes out to people in Italy, Spain, the US, … Continue reading →

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Michal Linial: No Witches in Portugal

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Gil Kalai

It gives me great pride to present:   Michal Linial:  March 2012 No witches in Portugal Landing in LISBOA, Portugal last night. I need to get to my hotel in Cascais. The nice lady in the tourist information ordered a … Continue reading →

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Michal Linial: Vive La Technology

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Gil Kalai

  Nebi Samuel   It was a long night after crossing the Atlantic. I got to the airport and indeed the big signs of ‘Welcome’ and “TAAM SHEL BAIT” (taste of home) had a special appeal. It was 3:30 in the … Continue reading →

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1:0 to Italy: Michal Linial

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Gil Kalai

Coming back from Hinxton, the most exciting genome center in the world and the most boring place after 5pm… At 5:30, a shuttle bus takes all the ‘workers’ to the big city – to Cambridge. The shuttle bus dropped us … Continue reading →

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Michal Linial – An Ambassador in Singapore

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Gil Kalai

After the wonderful “being a cosmonaut” taxi-story, I am happy to present you:  An Ambassador in Singapore A story by Michal Linial It was a long trip, 4 days in Singapore. I visited the tallest artificial waterfall in the world, and … Continue reading →

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Cosmonaut: Michal Linial

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Gil Kalai

   Ladies and gentelmen, I am very happy to present to you: Being a Cosmonaut A story by Michal Linial I am back from the airport… not in the best mood for a long discussion but quite open to hear … Continue reading →

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