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]]>Are You Contracting With a Marketer or an Owner?
One of the most important questions to ask when interviewing cord blood banking companies is whether they own the blood bank or whether they are marketers that rely on another facility for laboratory services and storage. An owner-backed operation is more reassuring to prospective customers because they can access information about the cord blood bank directly from the facility. It also means that the company selling you the contract has a vested interest in the success of the laboratory performing the testing and storage. While marketers have a vested interest in making the sale, they will probably not be there if the laboratory fails ten years down the line.
Do They Store Cord Blood Tissue as Well as Cells?
Although most people have heard of the benefits of storing the hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) found in cord blood, many do not know that significant research is being performed on the use of Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) which are stem cells found in the tissues surrounding the umbilical cord's veins.
Although MSC procedures are not yet FDA approved, there is the possibility of MSCs becoming a vital part of healthcare as your baby grows. Currently, all cord blood banking centers store HSCs but only about half also store MSCs. Ask whether the cord blood bank you choose processes and stores HSCs and if there is any additional cost for that service.
What is their Licensure and Experience?
FDA registration and AABB accreditation is the bare minimum when it comes to choosing a cord blood bank you can trust but don't stop there. Ask your potential cord blood bank about their staff, the experience of the blood bank team, and the certifications of their medical and laboratory director. Ask whether employees attend conferences to keep up to date with upcoming research and techniques. A service that invests in the education and advancement of their staff show that they have vested interest in keeping practices current in the coming decades.
How is the Cord Blood Processed?
If a laboratory employs highly trained staff, manual processing of the stem cell sample will allow the technologist to produce a larger yield due to the ability to look at the sample and its variables in depth.
Automation also exists in stem cell retrieval. The benefits of automation are quicker retrieval times and less chance of contamination or technologist error when processing the sample.
If you are also banking tissue, there are two processes for MSC storage. The first and cheapest is storage of the full umbilical cord. While this slows the process of retrieving usable cells should they be required, it does allow storage of cells and tissue that may be usable in the future. The second tissue storage option is to extract the cells from the umbilical cord before storage. This essentially rules out the possibility of using other parts of umbilical cord in the event of future advances but it does allow for easy retrieval. Understanding the processes used to store your baby's cord blood will give you insight into the benefits and drawbacks of storing with a particular company.
Where is the Blood Bank Located?
Like real estate, cord cell banking is all about location, location, location. In case of an emergency, a cord blood storage facility that is close to a major airport can save time and lives. In addition, cord blood storage facilities in areas that are at high risk for environmental disasters can have significant risks. Stored cord blood needs to be kept under strict conditions and a large hurricane or sizable earthquake could lead to the sample being irreparably damaged.
How Will You Pay?
Cord blood banks fall into two categories when it comes to price. Some choose to charge a flat fee for indefinite or long term storage of your baby's cord blood. Others charge a one-time fee for processing the cord blood and an additional yearly fee for storage. While a one-time payment may seem ideal, a yearly payment may actually be preferred. With a yearly payment for storage, you ensure that the company is getting a steady stream of income to pay for experienced staff, up-to-date facilities, and security for the samples they hold. If you use a company utilizing one-time payments, ensure that they are financially solvent and have a solid reputation in the cord blood storage field.
What is the Company's Financial Situation?
Choosing a publically traded company has its benefits when it comes to cord blood banking. The ability to look over the profits and stability of a publically traded company means you can get a direct line to the viability of the bank in the future. That doesn't mean you should discount private companies; just ensuring that you can access their full financial position is important. Cord blood storage isn't a one-time deal. You need to rely on that company to stay in business and keep your child's cord blood viable for its entire life.
Choosing to store your baby's stem cells isn't a simple act. By choosing a cord blood storage facility, you are trusting them to provide twenty years or more of consistent services with experienced staff who can provide exceptional stem cells in case of an emergency. Take the time to fully vet any potential company before signing a contract.
This article was written by CorCell, a trusted cord blood bank.
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]]>Cord Blood Banking is one of the most important decisions for parents regarding the long term health of your baby so careful consideration must be given to banking before your baby is born. Currently, 28 states mandate cord blood education for pregnant women.
Stem cells,which are master cells from the baby's umbilical cord, are now helping families safeguard their future health. Cord blood is rich in hematopoietic (blood) stem cells which are the foundation of our blood and immune systems. Uses for cord blood stem cells increase each year and the future holds much promise for treating many diseases and conditions such as Parkinson's, Type1 Diabetes, cerebral palsy, neurological trauma and heart defects. Pregnant women should be fully informed of their options for their baby's stem cells.
Cord blood stem cells have the ability to differentiate into almost every cell in the body. Clinical trials are now being conducted for autism, hearing disorders, cerebral palsy and neurological trauma, using the baby's own cord blood stem cells.
Cord Blood collection is painless to both the mother and baby and completely safe. After the baby is born and the cord is cut and clamped, the cord blood will be collected into a collection bag while the placenta is still in the uterus. It takes approximately 3 to 5 minutes. A medical courier will then come and collect your cord blood right at the hospital. Cord blood remains at room temperature after collection. No refrigeration is necessary for collected cord blood stem cells.
It is best to make a decision to bank your baby's stem cells within the first 32 weeks of pregnancy. However, in many cases, it is possible to have a collection kit overnighted to you if you decide at a later date.
You may be able to donate your baby's cord blood stem cells to a public bank. If you do donate these cells to a public bank these cells are available to anyone who matches up to the cells. Cord blood stem cells are matched by tissue markers rather than blood type.
This article was written by Marion K Welch (firstname.lastname@example.com), CryoCell International.
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]]>"My Little Bed" by the Newborne Company was the first commercially successful toddler bed for the juvenile furniture market. The concept of a toddler bed continues to be a much needed answer to fill the needs of young children too old for their cribs, yet too young to comfortably make the transition to a twin sized bed.
Our daughter Holly climbed out of her crib when she was just over two years old. My wife and I searched in vain for an alternative to putting her back in her crib as we realized that she could escape the confines of her crib and climb, or in her case fall, down to the floor. A twin size bed seemed too expansive and high up off the floor for her to easily enter and would have required a guard rail. It was not a solution to our problem. So I went to my workshop that weekend and made her a sturdy little bed out of pine. She just loved it!
Years later, at the 1989 Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association's (JPMA) annual trade show in Dallas, Newborne displayed my first hand-made prototype of a metal toddler bed. It really was a "sleeper" as nobody had any idea how popular toddler beds would become. Our specialty store customers responded positively to "My Little Bed", a toddler bed that made the transition between crib and bed. Many retailers were willing to give it an opportunity in their stores.
Initial orders for three pieces turned into re-orders for a dozen beds. It took about six months for us to realize that we had a real winning product.
During the second season, a more attractive arched headboard model was introduced in lots of really neat colors. Dual guard rails with mesh panels were added. The toddler bed was becoming a staple in most juvenile specialty stores and catalogs as well as a handful of major national accounts. At last, toddlers could have their own little beds!
Newborne's toddler bed established a true product category for the juvenile furniture industry with almost a quarter million beds sold in 1991 and 1992. As can happen to any non-patentable basic concept in a free market, "My Little Bed" was paid the ultimate compliment by becoming copied by at least half a dozen other companies who made metal, ready to assemble furniture, most much larger than Newborne. Just as the climate for increasing market shares became overly competitive, Newborne transferred the marketing rights of "My Little Bed" to The Fisher-Price Company.
That company refined the metal toddler bed design and also transferred the idea into two molded plastic headboard/footboard models. These high-tech versions feature girl-boy themes with wonderful built-in storage compartments for toys.
Other creative manufacturers for quality toddler beds feature attractive designs done in molded plastics. Designs range from classic styling to a new bed with glow-in-the dark features on the headboard. Consumers can choose either traditional styling or novelty designs, such as the race car bed for boys and a canopy model in pink for little girls. A futon variation is also now available.
Although there had previously been heirloom quality toddler beds made from hardwood, "My Little Bed" by Newborne was important for several reasons. At the time it was first introduced, it retailed for under $100; it was a very straightforward square headboard and footboard design. It was specifically sized to accept a standard full size crib mattress, measuring 27″ x 52″, as well as the accompanying crib bedding that included a fitted sheet and quilt.
The perceived value in extending the use of the crib mattress and bedding for a few more years of use on a toddler bed makes practical sense to many parents. Many specialty stores wisely suggest a better grade of crib mattress to their customers, no matter what grade of crib they selected.
As there were no industry standards to go by at the time I designed the toddler bed, I used some of the existing JPMA crib standards, including the required 2-3/8″ spacing between the headboard and footboard slats. Even though the advised threshold age of "My Little Bed" was 24 months, my concern was that parents were moving their children over to toddler beds too early. I suspected that in some cases the old crib was being emptied and readied for another new addition to the family. This is why I support threshold age warning labels on all toddler beds and also advise them to be multi-lingual.
What was important for that first wooden bed that I made in my workshop and the many mass produced metal toddler beds that were shipped into the market, was that the frames were designed to be strong enough to hold an adult's weight. I believed that the dimension and thickness of the steel tubing had to be strong enough to allow a parent to sit on the edge of the child's bed and "tuck" them in at night. This was one of the major factors that earned "My Little Bed" the National Parenting Seal of Approval.
Another improvement to the original design was the application of dual guard rails with mesh panels to the bed's frame. Not only did they serve to enclose the occupant in the bed, they also helped secure the crib mattress to the toddler bed frame so that it could not shift under active use. Many three or four year old kids may see their toddler beds as a play space, even a trampoline! All of the dominant toddler beds available today have addressed this concern with the addition of centering edges or braces, devices that serve to hold the mattress in the proper position.
In terms of early childhood development, I have always felt that it is important for a young children to be able to identify with their own little bed. Their new sleeping environment can give them new independence. It also offers unrestricted access to their own room and beyond!
When parents assemble a new toddler bed in the child's room, they must also pay renewed attention to a list of potential hazards in the room as well as the entire home. The solutions for this list can include cupboard latches, electrical outlet covers and open stairway protection. With toddlers using their own little beds, they now have unobserved access to many of those problem areas from that the parents had assumed the crib would prevent.
When it is your time to purchase a toddler bed, salespeople suggest that this is also a good time to crawl around the house to again identify and solve potential safety problems with the devices that most stores can readily supply.
It is also a good time to really outfit the toddler bed and crib mattress with fresh new toddler bedding instead of using the old crib bedding. This means supplying a slightly larger quilt that can be tucked under the mattress. It also may mean going from the typical soft pastel colors for infants to the bright primary colors that toddlers like. Making this time period a big deal for the child, even embellishing the room decor, is all part of the transition process. All of the sudden it is no longer a nursery, it is their own bedroom!
One concern that I still have is the tendency of some manufacturers of toddler beds to try to meet extremely low price points in mass market distribution for their promotional models. Today, I often see metal toddler beds on sale for $25 and there doesn't seem to be much substance to the bed in terms of structure. This makes the product look more like a cot for daycare with no footboard, no guardrails or headboard. I wonder if they've gone too far just to hit a low price point.
My original toddler bed was a concept that evolved to create a secure and attractive environment for young children, two to five years of age. It was a defined space that was created to nurture a child's independence as well as offer security, thereby making the transition from crib to bed the most positive experience possible.
Jim Dodge lives with his wife Michele and their two teenage daughters in Worthington, MA USA. Jim was Vice President and a partner in The Newborne Company for over ten years. He is presently an independent product design and sales consultant in the juvenile and housewares markets.
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]]>There has been a recent explosion in popularity of infant massage among today's mothers because of the physical and emotional benefits massage offers to a developing baby. But as with most natural healing techniques it is by no means a new therapy; people have been massaging babies for centuries. Let's briefly examine some of the amazing physical and psychological benefits of infant massage.
Babies need touch to grow. Touch is a powerful way to support baby's early brain development. When babies are massaged it causes neurons in the brain to form novel connections called synapses that are important for continued brain development. Touch also can decrease production of cortisol, a stress hormone that can inhibit growth. Furthermore, infants are born explorers that learn by sampling the environment around them first through touch. One massage technique that can be used involves alternately touching opposite hands to feet. This technique not only helps to teach the baby to become aware of the right and the left sides of the body, but making tactile connections across the midline of the infant's body activates deep structures of the brain.
Newborns have relatively tighter muscles from their life in utero and from the reflexes governed by an immature nervous system. Massage can help to release their tightened muscles which can aid in comforting babies. Relaxed babies means more sleep for baby and parents. Who couldn't use more of that these days?
Infant massage gives a parent the opportunity to become highly observant of your baby's skin. From my personal experience, when massaging my baby I am able to notice rashes or other things on the baby skin that I would never find if I wasn't giving her a massage. When you are busy changing a baby's diaper you don't have the chance to be observant of your baby's skin. During a massage you have the opportunity to thoroughly notice any irregularities and take any concerns to your pediatrician. Massage also increases blood flow to the skin which enhances healing and temperature regulation.
Since infant digestive system functions are rapidly adjusting to accommodating milk, formula, and new foods, gas and constipation can easily develop. There are many massage techniques that help release painful, obstructing gas and waste. Speaking from my own experience, massage has helped me get out of some difficult situations.
Once, we were out at a fancy restaurant and my infant son suddenly started to cry profusely. I couldn't figure out what was wrong. I had tried feeding him, I checked the diaper but for the life of me I couldn't determine the problem. In a scene straight out of a parent's worst nightmare, tables of restaurant goers around us stopped to stare as if to say, "Do shut him up, please." We were seconds away from asking for our meals to go but just then, in a moment of desperation I started with a massage technique that released a large, loud push of gas from my son's behind and immediate quiet and a happy smile. We enjoyed the rest of the meal. Massage was my life-savior.
Massaging your baby makes you and your baby release love hormones called endorphins. Through their eyes you can see the loving bond you are building between you and a baby. This bond continues to grow every time you massage your child. Creating more positive experiences between you and your baby. Because let us be honest, there are many times you feel stressed and overwhelmed by your child, which could cause negative feelings between you and your child. Infant massage has the power to quickly replace negativity with loving and nurturing touch.
A ten minute massage just two or three times a week can help to build a solid caregiver-infant relationship and bring happiness and health to baby. The benefits of infant massage range from relaxation, relief, stimulation, and interaction. So many benefits from something so natural; one may ask why not do it? I love massaging my children and my children look forward to massage time. Both of them love spending one on one time with Mommy. I can see how our loving bond continues to grow every time I massage them. I know I am creating positive memories that will last a lifetime.
Editorial provided by Adina Rosenberg, NCMT. Adina is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist specializing in Prenatal and Infant Massage in Chicago, IL, a Mother of a three year old and an eight month old baby, and President, Breathe Bodyworks, Inc.
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]]>I have put together 7 simple steps to help you capture more meaningful images of you children as they grow, and not one of them has anything to do with getting a fancy camera or learning about aperture.
Take a minute and think about what you love about each stage your child is in? Is it how your baby sucks his two fingers? Do you love those little feet walking in their first pair of shoes? Is there a 2-foot tall stuffed penguin that your child can't get enough of? All of these things are fleeting, and make for incredible photographs documenting this stage in their life.
The best camera is the one in your hand. I actually use my iPhone camera much more then my professional camera when documenting my family because it's with me. Check out some of the fun photography related apps, such as Instagram, which adds vintage filters to your images. Don't let a moment pass simply because your regular camera is at home.
The fastest way to drastically improve the wow factor in your baby photography is to change your perspective. We are used to seeing the world from an adult's vantage point, but maybe not from the level of your toddler. Lay your baby on the bed on her side and place the camera on the bed to take a picture of her at her level. Lay on the floor to take pictures of your preschooler playing.
Simply getting a little bit closer and having your child fill the frame is another simple way to improve the composition of your image. It eliminates distraction and there is no question as to who the subject of the photograph is.
When at all possible try to avoid using your camera's on camera flash. This is harsh direct light that often results in crazy red monster eyes. Instead, open the blinds of your home and place your child near the window. When they are facing towards the window it will light their face beautifully and light up their eyes.
Capturing true expressions takes work, but it pays off with images that showcase your child's personality. Laugh, joke, and play peek-a-boo. Don't forget to capture different expressions. Even though you think that pout is forever seared into your memory, there may come a day that it becomes one of your favorite images.
Don't forgot to take the time to periodically print your images! It's so easy to capture digital images, download them to the computer and then forget about them. Print photos for scrapbooks or create yearly family photo albums at any of the consumer photo sites.
Above all, just make it a priority to capture your everyday in images. When you look at your photos in 25 years, they will transport you back to this moment in time so you can fondly remember the messy house, sticky fingers, and a 24-inch stuffed penguin.
Editorial provided by Nicole Begley, owner of Nicole Begley Photography, a professional on-location children's and pet lifestyle photography business based in Wexford, Pennsylvania. (PD512)
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]]>Digital has many advantages and many drawbacks. The biggest drawback I see is people failing to follow through with their memories. I cannot tell you how many times someone has called me to tell me how she lost all her files because her computer crashed or she had card failure in her camera. Yes, there are ways to recover your hard drive or even information on a card (sometimes), but these options are not only costly, they are also very time consuming.
Come up with some system on how you are going to save images. Here is what I suggest: make a folder on your computer called "My family pictures" (or whatever you want to call it). Inside that folder you will be creating other folders. Let's say you just photographed your baby at the hospital the day she was born. Create a new folder and date it with that day's date and the event in the following format: 2009-07-22 Christina's birthday (hospital).
By dating everything with year-month-day all your folders will stay in chronological order. Cool, right? You won't have to search anymore:it's all there! Once you create your new folder, simply drop your images in there and now you have a library of images that you can enjoy and easily navigate! But don't stop there.
Once you have your images in the folder and they are properly named, make sure to save the images to a CD or DVD. Buy one of those inexpensive CD holders and store them in order. That way, if your computer ever crashes, you don't have to cry or call someone like me. You can buy a bigger, better, and newer system and just get your CDs loaded in there.
Why not? External hard drives are fairly inexpensive these days and extremely easy to set up. Save all your important files in there as a back up. Not only can you save your precious images, but you can also save your important documents.
Don't just share them over e-mail or post them on a personal site- print them! Put them in an album, a frame, or scrapbook them. Children love to see themselves and it has been shown that children whose parents display images of them around the house have better self-esteem. Awesome, right?
I hope this article helps you to organize and store your digital files better. Protect your memories and those beautiful little faces that light you up everyday, for tomorrow they won't be so little. Have those images stored and in print so that you can cherish the "good old days" forever!
Editorial provided by Maria Sauserman of Studio M Photographic in Pittsburgh, PA.
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]]>An event party planner is someone that plans parties from baby showers, wedding showers to birthday parties. This person usually provides and plans for every detail of the party starting with the invitations and décor and ending with the games and food. This is a great way to go if you want to avoid added stress and leave the planning to someone else. There are many local party planners in your area and if you are unsure where to look you can always search online. Many sites will have everything divided into city/state and type of event desired.
Word of mouth is the best way to find a local party planner in your area. Ask your friends, family and even co-workers if they have used or heard of a good event coordinator. If you can't find a party planner by word of mouth then try the phone book or go online. It is important to look around and not settle for the first person you find. It is recommended to interview at least three potential event planners and meet with them face to face. This will give you a chance to feel out their personality and even let them show you some previous work they've done. You want to feel comfortable with the person you hire, especially since you will be working closely with them to ensure every detail of the party is to your liking.
Once you have selected your top three picks you want to make sure that you ask some important and direct questions so that you feel comfortable with the coordinators background and feel secure with your final selection. It is important to ask each candidate how many years of experience they have along with how many parties and events they have planned. Find out what their favorite type of party or event is to plan. Some party planners are more comfortable with planning adult parties then kid friendly ones. You want to make sure the both of you will be comfortable planning the type of party you have in mind. The party planner should have a portfolio of their previous work to show you at the initial meeting. Planning a party usually involves changes somewhere along the way so ask how each person would deal with last minute changes. Discussing a budget is very important because each party planner may charge differently.
For most first time mothers this is a very important celebration. The shower usually takes a good amount of time to plan. A baby shower is typically hosted about a month before the expectant due date. The party planner can take care of the following details so that the family or friends of the mother-to-be can be relieved of some of the stress and anxiety that goes into planning such a special event. The party planner will help organize and establish the following:
The party planner can be extremely or as little involved as you like; it is ideally up to whoever is throwing the shower and the work load they want to take on.
There are many advantages to hiring an event planner for your child's first birthday. Letting an event party planner take care of all the stress and details of your child's first birthday relieves the parents from that job and lets them enjoy the day with their child. Below are a few advantages of hiring a party planner:
Overall, there are many advantages to hiring an event party planner. The biggest advantage is taking away the stress so that you are able to enjoy and remember your child's most memorable parties.
Editorial provided by Heather Grassi, owner of It's My Party For Kids, LLC, event party planning of Northeast Ohio.
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]]>When looking at professional images of peacefully sleepy and curly newborns, it looks so easy! But a lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes of those precious images. I have five rules that are crucial to capturing great newborn photographs of newborns: age, sleep, heat, food and noise. I always educate my clients prior to a newborn session about my "rules" so mom and dad know exactly what to expect and how we can work together to ensure success.
As already stated, your baby is only considered a newborn when under two weeks old. Newborn sessions should be booked around 5-10 days old. There are many reasons for this. For starters, your baby must be in the deepest sleep possible for the session to flow nicely. This ensures that a photographer can comfortably pose your baby without him or her making a fuss. An awake or alert baby is much more difficult to work with. When you bring your baby home from the hospital, it may seem that all she does is sleep. After two weeks, your baby will be a lot more alert and awake for longer periods, thus harder to work with. A sleepy baby is like putty in my hands! Your newborn will also be beautifully flexible and able to curl up into tiny poses at such a young age. Just think how curled up she was in your belly for nine months. After two weeks, babies tend to stretch their limbs stiffly and not fold as nicely. Also, after two weeks is typically when baby acne and colic can set in…best to avoid that as well!
When clients come to my studio, I have the heat cranked and I run two small space heaters in the shooting area. I try to mimic the womb in many ways. In your belly, your baby was used to your warm body temperature. I photograph all newborns in their beautiful natural state (naked!). If you do not want to wake her up or startle her, you have to keep her very comfortably warm. If you are sweating from the heat, then the temperature is just right your baby will be happy!
In an effort to keep your newborn content and sleeping, a full belly is a must. Newborn sessions generally run anywhere between two and fours hours, as frequent stops may be necessary so that mom can feed her baby. Before a feeding, it's easiest to take all clothes off the baby, including the diaper and swaddle him very tightly. Mom can then feed him this way and the baby usually falls into a dream-like state. Once very deeply asleep, baby can be un-swaddled near the heat, so not to startle or wake the baby. If (or when) the baby starts waking up again, its time for another feeding session!
When your baby was in your belly, all the sounds that surrounded her were loud and muffled. This is why newborns love white noise, because it imitates the womb. Of course she heard your heartbeat loud and clear too. I always (loudly) play a continuous stream of a white noise and heartbeat combination throughout the session. This will help the baby stay asleep and feel serene. It also helps mute any sudden noises in the room, which might startle and wake her. Just run a white noise machine during your session. You can also download many white noise phone apps as well.
A great way to pose your baby is on a firm beanbag covered with a nice blanket. This makes for a classic and clean image. If you don't have one, take a more lifestyle approach and photograph your newborn in his or her nursery, your master bedroom bed, in dad's arms (or yours) or anywhere that feels natural to you and your family. Save the prop shots for the professional photographers. While the set-ups look easy, they are not. A well-experienced newborn photographer knows exactly how to safely pose a newborn into buckets, a bowl, etc. Always put the safety of your baby first.
If your baby gets fussy while taking pictures, don't lose your cool. She will sense your stress. Before giving up, try some soothing techniques first. A pacifier can work wonders and a nice tight swaddle always seems to do the trick too. A little bouncing and rocking really helps some babies and of course, a nice LOUD and long "shuuuuuush" in the ear can work like magic.
Lastly, when you come home from the hospital with your first newborn baby, it will be a very overwhelming time for you. You are trying to get to know this new little person, breastfeed successfully, set-up a routine and schedule, host guests, deal with your hormones and, oh yeah, take a nap or shower! The first two weeks of her life go by in a blink of an eye. Before you know it, you are trying to take photos of an older, awake baby who will not cooperate. Newborn photography takes a tremendous amount of patience, something you just may not have post partum! Consider hiring a professional newborn photographer while you are still pregnant and take one last stress off your plate. This way you can even be IN the photographs with your baby as well!
Editorial provided by Melissa Lagano, a Newborn Photographer based in Greater Hartford and Farmington Valley, Connecticut.
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]]>The very thought of premature death may make you worry about the changes your family would need to make if your income were no longer available. A good way to protect your family's future is with life insurance.
Life insurance provides protection from financial loss if you or a family member dies prematurely. Each situation is different, but life insurance is commonly used for final expenses, taking care of dependents and continuing business activities. Final expenses may include an illness, burial expenses, legal fees or outstanding debts.
Life insurance is especially helpful if your family exists on a single income. Life insurance helps families maintain their current lifestyles. Mortgages, college education and your spouse's retirement are all benefits that may be paid for by life insurance. Also, if you own a business, life insurance can help ensure your family or business partners will not be left with outstanding debts.
Although coverage amounts vary from person to person, most financial planners agree you should have at least five to seven times your annual salary in life insurance. It's best to invest in life insurance early because the older you get, the more expensive life insurance gets.
Some employers provide group life insurance, but no one should rely solely on this type of coverage. Employee group life insurance protects you while you are an employee, but may disappear if you lose or leave your job.
There are two main types of life insurance protection: term and whole life insurance. Term life insurance provides protection for a specific period of time and is used to fill a temporary need, such as covering a mortgage or sending a child to college. Term insurance typically offers the greatest amount of coverage for the lowest initial premium and may be a good choice for families on a tight budget.
Whole life insurance offers lifelong protection and allows you to accumulate cash value and equity. This type of coverage is used to fill long term needs, such as income replacement. Unlike term life insurance, the premiums stay the same over the years and you have the option to stop making payments in later years.
Life insurance is too valuable to ignore. If you don't currently have life insurance, don't wait to protect your family's future. If you have life insurance, re-evaluate your needs. Examining your life insurance needs every few years is a good idea because changes and events in your life may alter the amount of coverage you need. To help you decide what life insurance policy is right for you, contact a life insurance professional or a financial planner.
Editorial provided by Michael Basile, Financial Representative at COUNTRY® Financial in Chicago. (PD1211)
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]]>Many new parents assume that they don't need a will because they don't have a large estate or much in the way of assets, but a will is essential in designating guardianship. If something were to happen to you or your spouse, wouldn't you want to make sure that your children were cared for by the people that you wanted them to be cared for—and not who the court appoints?
Would the other parent be able to afford all of the family debts, maintain the house, raise a child/children and put them through college? Life insurance through a job is rarely enough coverage and if you leave that job then you are no longer covered. Even if one parent doesn't have an income, they still need life insurance because the cost of childcare and housework would be extremely expensive for the family if that parent were no longer there to do it.
Have a policy that would enable you to cover your expenses and maintain your standard of living if you were unable to work.
It is important to save for your retirement even before saving for your children's college tuition. You will not be able to receive any financial aid or loans for retirement like your child can for college. Plus, it would be worse for your child if they had to figure out a way to support you during your retirement.
There is a number of college saving vehicles offered to help you start saving as soon as possible and allow you to deduct from your bank account on a monthly basis. While you may not save enough to cover the entire cost of tuition, you can help your children avoid serious debt that would take years to pay off. College saving vehicles make great gifts for grandparents to give a child!
There are many tax benefits for parents such as the dependent-care tax credit and the child tax credit. It's important that you have your taxes done by a professional who can help you get these additional savings if you qualify for them.
By planning accordingly you could avoid all of the above mistakes. The longer you wait to have everything in place, the fewer options you will have.
Editorial provided by Kate Domack of Westco Financial Group in Stratford, CT. (PD0112)
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Yes, the biggest shopping day of the year is later this week, but don't look past your paper today. There are plenty of bargains and coupons available.
Smartsource has a thick coupon booklet available this week with plenty of restaurant, cooking and makeup coupons.
Kroger has brought back its promotion offering four-times the fuel points when you buy select gift cards. This offer lasts through Dec. 9. If you're buying any gift cards for Christmas gifts, I suggest you do it now. The extra discount on gas will be valuable as you're driving to all of those holiday parties and events.
You can also get a free gallon of milk again this week by buying four participating General Mills products.
P&G also has a special promotion this week: When you buy four participating items, you'll automatically save $4 (you can mix and match).
Toys R Us has tons of products throughout the store on sale for the next four days, plus loads of coupons:
* 20% off any regular priced item
* Select board games only $3.99
* Buy one, get one free all Power Rangers, Ben 10 or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4″ and 6″ figures
* Buy one, get one free all Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop dolls and play sets
* 30% off all radio control land vehicles
* $70 off Power Wheels Boss or Barbie Mustang
Target has some nice coupon offerings available through Wednesday, as well:
* 25% off a Barbie toy
* 25% off Nickelodeon entertainment items
* 20% off Belkin accessory items for iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPhone or iPad
* 25% off a Nerf toy
*$150 off a Dyson DC41 vacuum
* $5 off Hamilton Beach kitchen appliances
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* 25% off a Disney Princess toy
* 25% off party board games
* 25% off a Hot Wheels toy
* $5 off women's fashion boots or handbags $19.99 or higher
* 25% off Playskool Sesame Street toys
* $20 off VIZIO soundbar
Michaels has its entire stock of Christmas trees on sale this week, plus much of its holiday merchandise up to 50% off.
Of course, there are new coupons:
* 25% off you entire purchase, including sale items (today from 4 to 9 p.m.)
* 40% off any regular priced item (through Wednesday)
* Extra 15% off custom framing (through Wednesday)
Stein Mart has a new ad with coupons that are good today through Wednesday:
* 30% off any sale item (there are two of these coupons)
* 30% off you entire purchase of red dot clearance items
Kohl's has two days of doorbusters today and Monday (these prices last all day), and during that time period you'll find products throughout the store discounted. Some of the best deals include outerwear for the family 40 to 50% off, all cookware 15 to 50% off, and final clearance up to 80% off.
Also, today through Saturday you can save $5 on a $30 iTunes multipack.
Dick's Sporting Goods is offering free shipping all this week, and you can start shopping for deals online at 12:01 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. There are limited quantities of these online deals, so I suggest you start early (or late, if you're shopping around midnight).
Walgreens will be open Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and many of its store coupons are good today through Saturday (not for only four days, like many retailers).
There are many BOGO deals throughout the store, so keep an eye out. Some items that are buy one, get one free include Dixie tablewear, Hefty bags, children's toys, various snack foods and select fragrances.
Also, many holiday items are buy one, get one 50% off.
Kmart has laid out its schedule of doorbuster deals later this week in today's ad.
From 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving morning, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thanksgiving night and 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Black Friday you can get special deals, so plan accordingly.
Shop Your Way Rewards Members can also still get a free $25 gift card with the coupon in the ad and by transferring a prescription to the pharmacy. There's also a coupon for free Smart Sense canola, vegetable or corn oil this week.
Sears has a coupon tucked in the middle of its ad this week offering an extra 15% off clothing and accessories, or an extra 10% off intimates, sleepwear, fragrances, cosmetics, fine jewelry, watches, home fashions, household goods and luggage. With your Sears Card you'll save an additional 5%. Or members can choose 15 or 20% back in points for select purchases.
Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you're interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.


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PIGO phosphatidylinositol glycan anchor biosynthesis, class O [Homo sapiens (human)]
Gene Symbol | PIGO |
Entrez Gene ID | 84720 |
Full Name | phosphatidylinositol glycan anchor biosynthesis, class O |
Synonyms | DKFZp434M222, FLJ00135, MGC20536, MGC3079, RP11-182N22.4 |
Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens (human) |
Genome |
9 9p13.3 |
Summary | This gene encodes a protein that is involved in glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchor biosynthesis. The GPI-anchor is a glycolipid which contains three mannose molecules in its core backbone. The GPI-anchor is found on many blood cells and serves to anchor proteins to the cell surface. This protein is involved in the transfer of ethanolaminephosphate (EtNP) to the third mannose in GPI. At least three alternatively spliced transcripts encoding two distinct isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2011]. |
Disorder | MIM: |
hsa00563 | Glycosylphosphatidylinositol(GPI)-anchor biosynthesis |
REACT_1853 | Post-translational modification: synthesis of GPI-anchored proteins |
REACT_952 | Synthesis of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) |
REACT_17015 | Metabolism of proteins |
REACT_22161 | Post-translational protein modification |
Homo sapiens (human) | PIGO | NP_116023.2 |
Pan troglodytes (chimpanzee) | PIGO | XP_001165498.1 |
Macaca mulatta (Rhesus monkey) | PIGO | XP_001091501.1 |
Canis lupus familiaris (dog) | PIGO | XP_531985.3 |
Bos taurus (cattle) | PIGO | XP_002689720.1 |
Mus musculus (house mouse) | Pigo | NP_064419.2 |
Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat) | Pigo | XP_233141.5 |
Danio rerio (zebrafish) | pigo | XP_692445.3 |
Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) | CG12263 | NP_611332.1 |
Caenorhabditis elegans | C27A12.9 | NP_491750.3 |
Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress) | AT5G17250 | NP_197227.4 |
GeneCards | PIGO |
UniProt | Q8TEQ8 |
Ensembl | ENSG00000165282 |
Related articles in PubMed
- Mutations in PIGO, a member of the GPI-anchor-synthesis pathway, cause hyperphosphatasia with mental retardation. Krawitz PM, et al. Am J Hum Genet, 2012 Jul 13. PMID 22683086.
- Global identification of modular cullin-RING ligase substrates. Emanuele MJ, et al. Cell, 2011 Oct 14. PMID 21963094.
- Systematic and quantitative assessment of the ubiquitin-modified proteome. Kim W, et al. Mol Cell, 2011 Oct 21. PMID 21906983.
- A proteome-wide, quantitative survey of in vivo ubiquitylation sites reveals widespread regulatory roles. Wagner SA, et al. Mol Cell Proteomics, 2011 Oct. PMID 21890473.
- Interactions of pathological hallmark proteins: tubulin polymerization promoting protein/p25, beta-amyloid, and alpha-synuclein. Oláh J, et al. J Biol Chem, 2011 Sep 30. PMID 21832049.
See all (17) citations in PubMed
See citations in PubMed for homologs of this gene provided by HomoloGene
GeneRIFs: Gene References Into Functions What's a GeneRIF?
Our data identify PIGO as the second gene associated with HPMRS and suggest that a deficiency in GPI-anchor synthesis is the underlying molecular pathomechanism of HPMRS.
Title: Mutations in PIGO, a member of the GPI-anchor-synthesis pathway, cause hyperphosphatasia with mental retardation.
Observational study of gene-disease association, gene-environment interaction, and pharmacogenomic / toxicogenomic. (HuGE Navigator)
Title: Variation at the NFATC2 locus increases the risk of thiazolidinedione-induced edema in the Diabetes REduction Assessment with ramipril and rosiglitazone Medication (DREAM) study.
Observational study of gene-disease association. (HuGE Navigator)
Title: Gene-centric association signals for lipids and apolipoproteins identified via the HumanCVD BeadChip.
Clinical trial of gene-disease association and gene-environment interaction. (HuGE Navigator)
Title: Personalized smoking cessation: interactions between nicotine dose, dependence and quit-success genotype score.
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Monday morning trading shows all three large broadcasters CBS (CBS), 21st Century Fox (FOX) and Comcast (CMCSA) down:
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Now this may be a knee jerk reaction to the gaining legality and strategic position of Aereo, which is backed by Barry Diller who ran Fox for Rupert Murdoch when old Rupert was just getting his broadcasting feet wet, but we think it's more about the coming battle between Time Warner Cable (TWC) and CBS here in New York City, especially as football season approaches as this NYTimes article points out:
The contract dispute between CBS and Time Warner Cable is the first to unfold in the New York metropolitan area since Aereo came to market...The service, backed by Barry Diller and a number of other venture capitalists, uses giant arrays of antennas to pick up freely available television signals... and stream them to the phones, computers and other screens of paying subscribers.
Now to be fair, Comcast really is has two dogs in this fight and probably more protected because it owns NBC and its content. This is a large topic of discussion especially on the Motley Fool website where they are hyping "the death of cable". This site does a good review of the Motley Fool marketing campaign which uses a video that's just too long to watch. But CBS looks to be the torch bearer here for the group against TWC who is also down this morning:
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To be fair, all of these names are close to their 52 week highs and could be experiencing a little profit taking. But we do think there is a growing concern among investors that there is a paradigm shift in the way we watch video content. We have reported before that Charlie Ergen CEO and controlling shareholder at Dish Networks (DISH) certainly sees it coming. And Diller's Aereo seems to be bringing it to a head faster than anyone imagined it. We think Felix Salmon did a good job summarizing the Aereo and cable situation here on SA and here is his concluding remarks:
None of this is going to happen quickly, or cleanly. But broadcast TV is rapidly becoming an obsolete technology, and the distinction between cable channels and broadcast channels is a distinction which has outlived its usefulness. Aereo's very existence is testimony to the silliness of the status quo, and the logical end point is for all the current broadcast spectrum to end up in the hands of institutions which can use it much more effectively as digital bandwidth.
The losers in this process will be Aereo, of course, and also the households which still rely on broadcast TV - somewhere between 10% and 15% of the total. I suspect, however, that those households are precisely the ones with the least amount of political clout. Which means that sooner or later, they're going to lose their access to free-to-air broadcast TV. They won't like it, but there's pretty much nothing they can do to prevent it.
Our belief is that video streaming is the next big thing and has been for awhile. That said, what is a good way to play that underlying theme as these battles for the "stream to any device" continue to their frantic path higher? We think it is important to find fundamental IP in the video streaming space. We have written on a portfolio holder before here and think it is timely to update on what their patents are specifically on video streaming:
The significance of these patents to both the broadcasters and the cable operators as well as the other streaming companies such as Netflix (NFLX) and Amazon (AMZN) has not been proven. But, with Aereo upsetting the applecart in the broadcasting and cable industries, the one who can get the fastest control of this portfolio will gain a strategic edge in streaming video in our opinion.


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Interaction between GRIP and Liprin-α/SYD2 Is Required for AMPA Receptor Targeting
Interaction between GRIP and Liprin-α/SYD2 Is Required for AMPA Receptor Targeting
Neuron, Volume 34, Issue 1,
Pages 39-52,
Publication Date 28 March 2002
Copyright © 2002 Cell Press All rights reserved.
Michael Wyszynski
Eunjoon Kim
Anthone W. Dunah
Maria Passafaro
Juli G. Valtschanoff
Carles Serra-Pagès
Michel Streuli
Richard J. Weinberg
Morgan Sheng
Department of Neurobiology and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114 USA
Center for Learning and Memory, RIKEN-MIT Neuroscience Research Center and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139 USA
Department of Biological Sciences, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Taejon 305-701, South Korea
Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
Department of Cancer Immunology and AIDS, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Department of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115 USA
Correspondence: Morgan Sheng, (617) 452-3716 (phone), (617) 452-3692 (fax)
Present address: Amgen Inc., One Amgen Center, Thousand Oaks, California 91320.
Present address: ImmunoGen Inc., 128 Sidney Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139.
Interaction with the multi-PDZ protein GRIP is required for the synaptic targeting of AMPA receptors, but the underlying mechanism is unknown. We show that GRIP binds to the liprin-α/SYD2 family of proteins that interact with LAR receptor protein tyrosine phosphatases (LAR-RPTPs) and that are implicated in presynaptic development. In neurons, liprin-α and LAR-RPTP are enriched at synapses and coimmunoprecipitate with GRIP and AMPA receptors. Dominant-negative constructs that interfere with the GRIP-liprin interaction disrupt the surface expression and dendritic clustering of AMPA receptors in cultured neurons. Thus, by mediating the targeting of liprin/GRIP-associated proteins, liprin-α is important for postsynaptic as well as presynaptic maturation.


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The UCLA Center for the Study of Women is sponsoring a presentation by Wendy Belcher on African women and their contributions.
The representation of Africa as the place where women are most oppressed has deep roots in Western thought. Examining the medieval Ethiopian text called the Kebra Nagast, however, suggests that women have often had a quite different role in the history and politics of Africa than is imagined outside the continent. In this African retelling of the Solomon and Sheba legend, the queen, a woman of intellectual and diplomatic power, emerges triumphant over Solomon, in direct contrast to Jewish and Islamic versions that portray her as naive, ignorant, and even beastly. A closer engagement with the African historical archive, and such indigenous texts, is essential if we are to begin to understand the complex ways in which African women have always participated in, negotiated, and transformed power.
This lecture is presented as part of the UCLA Center for the Study of Women speaker series.
See <http://www.csw.ucla.edu/calendar.html> for more information.
To sign up for CSW electronic announcements about talks and so on, see www.csw.ucla.edu/getting_involved.html
Date: Thursday, May 04, 2006
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
314 Royce Hall
UCLA campus
Los Angeles, CA 90095
United States
Cost: Free and open to the public; parking is available for $8.
Wendy Belcher
Sponsor(s): Gender Studies
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Good for Wayne. He still sucked as a head coach and deserved to be fired.
I completely agree w drive4cy. Mac sucking didn't make Wayne a better coach in hindsight.
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Good for Wayne. He still sucked as a head coach and deserved to be fired.
I completely agree w drive4cy. Mac sucking didn't make Wayne a better coach in hindsight.
Good for Wayne to get on with his life and do something he enjoys. No matter what happened, good or bad at ISU, Hofstra wants him and that is what counts.
Congrats to Wayne! Best of luck as Hofstra!
I would argue that some of McD's problems were probably carried over from Wayne's program. Wayne let his players run the team, and McD couldn't get them to change that mentality. When Wayne was here, he was not teaching the kids the finer techniques. When McD was here, my perception was that he was teaching them, they just weren't listening......
I think Wayne is a great assistant coach, but not all assistant's make good bosses.
Happy for Wayne. Best of luck to him as well. He belongs in college basketball and he's a very good assistant.
I do think if Wayne is able to pick up where he left off recruiting wise he'll be great for Hofstra as an asst.
I bet it was the allure of that 75k/yr paycheck that made him want to get back into coaching....LOL
Good for Wayne. He leaves his legacy at ISU with all winning seasons, 4 post season wins, and the best winning percentage against ranked teams by any coach in ISU history as opposed to no winning seasons, no post season appearances, and the worst winning percentage against ranked teams of any coach in ISU basketball history. Yet some still bash Wayne as a coach. Weird.
Over the last decade:
Last 20 win season....Wayne Morgan
Last tourney win....Wayne Morgan
Last NCAA tourney win....Wayne Morgan
Is that "marquee".....no. But then again nobody ever accused him that now did they? And considering how the likes of you and yours in the four years since his firing have morphed from ISU mens BB program becoming "marquee" to.....it never has been, is not and will never be really that good.....by that measure he didn't do too bad.
And from where I stand.... he is better than the coach that just packed for Omaha. Numbers don't lie...only people and their excuses. I don't care what job or how much he is getting paid. A FOOL and their money are easily parted. And I thank all that is good that the University of Creighton has no problem taking on that role!


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Habitat 67: Montreal, Canada
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Houseboat on the Eilbek Canal
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Architecture Book Series by Moleskine
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Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment in Bay Ridge that is a must see! Read below for more information:
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- Eat in kitchen with granite counter tops with new appliances and cabinets
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-Non working fireplaces in BR & LR
This apartment will be ready for a November 1 move in, call or text today for more information!!


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Paul Gégauff was born on August 10, 1922 in Blotzheim, Haut-Rhin, France. He was a writer and actor, known for Salle n° 8 (1967), This Man Must Die (1969) and Purple Noon (1960). He died on December 24, 1983 in Gjovik, Norway.
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10 Last-Minute Catholic Christmas Gifts
This gift is perfect for Catholics and non-Catholics who want to know the real story of the Catholic Church. A wonderful way to evangelize. Fr. Barron is the best modern communicator of the Church's message, in my opinion.
2 - Board Games
A good old-fashioned game night is always in fashion and good for communication and relationships. Our family always love having a new game. Just remember to attach a gift receipt, so the person can return the game for another one if they already have it.
The best Catholic study Bible on the market. Only the New Testament is available so far, but don't wait for the Old Testament to be finished (they have Genesis & Exodus out as well). This one is worth the price and much more.
Yes, this is a shameless plug for my book. But, I have people buying several copies to give away as presents to others, so there are others who agree it makes a good gift. You might also try another book I am a contributor to - The Church and New Media.
One of the most powerful movies I have seen. I wrote the following in my review of the movie: "This movie moved me because it tells us what humanity is all about. It put on film what it means to be a human and that our identity is tied up in our great dignity."
6 - A Subscription to a Good Catholic Periodical
There are some great periodicals out there. Here are just a few of them:
- National Catholic Register.
- Catholic Digest (with a brand-new editor, focus, and look)
- Our Sunday Visitor
- Magnificat
- Catholic Answers Magazine
- First Things
7 - A Prayer Bouquet
Pray for a loved one and list the prayers in a bouquet that you offer them. It is free and worth more, in the long run, than anything else.
Caffeine + support for monks in the cold of Wyoming. What more could a coffee drinker want?
Another great two-for-one gift. Support the poor from around the world and get unique crafts / chocolate / coffee / etc.
10 - Donation To Your Favorite Charity In Someone's Name
This is a great gift for someone who is hard to shop for or who "has everything". A charitable donation has a quadruple benefit - it is good for the other person, good for you, good for the charity, and it is a tax write-off! Don't forget St. Mary's Catholic Center, if you are thinking about this one.
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This summer, we're proud to welcome another of Britain's biggest rising stars to the Rocks stage as the phenomenally talented Ben Howard takes over Ibiza Rocks on Wednesday 4th July
2011 for Ben Howard was, in his own understated words, "quite hectic". In the space of just twelve short months, he inked a record deal, recorded and released his awesome debut album, Every Kingdom, and soon found himself propelled into the UK Top 10 and beyond.
With sold out shows across the globe and a string of big Festival dates planned this summer including Bonnaroo, Radio 1 Hackney Weekend, Latitude, T in the Park, V and Bestival fans in Ibiza will get to enjoy his stunning live show in the sun kissed intimate setting of the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in July.
Speaking about playing Ibiza Rocks for the first time Ben said:
"Without a doubt, Ibiza is one of my favourite places on the planet. I've been to the island every year of my life and I'm genuinely stoked to get there for a big show. My Grandad opened one of the first bars on the old port so that's my little claim to fame over there. Great to be part of the whole Ibiza Rocks vibe, Ibiza's always had a big gap when it comes to bands with guitars so it's great to be included really. I can't wait." Neither can we!
Joining Ben for another stellar night under the Balearic stars we are pleased to welcome back DJ Rob da Bank. Radio 1 supreme, curator of the awesome Bestival and awesome DJ in his own right, Rob has hit the decks at Ibiza Rocks many times over the years.
Talking about his return Rob said: "I've been playing at Ibiza Rocks since it started and injected a much needed different vibe into Ibiza party life. Ive loved playing many times since and cant wait to get back to that crazy hotel and warm it up for the brilliant Ben Howard. Ibiza Rocks bloody well rocks!"
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Report finds LIRR crews waste time, money
by The Associated Press Published: October 4, 2012
Tags: lax oversight, Long Island Rail Road, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, money, MTA, renovations, report, work crews
At one project, investigators found more than $160,000 was wasted through lax supervision of the crew replacing a platform staircase at the Great Neck station.
Report: Foreclosure sales fell sharply in 2Q
by The Associated Press Published: August 30, 2012
Tags: bank-owned homes, Case-Shiller Index, foreclosures, home sales, RealtyTrac, report, short sales
The combination of fewer bank-owned homes for sale and stronger demand during the traditional spring home-buying season pushed sale prices higher.
NY-area future construction contracts plunge
by David Winzelberg Published: August 28, 2012
Tags: decline, drop, Long Island, McGraw-Hill Construction, nonresidential construction, report, residential construction
July contracts for future construction in the area that includes the five boroughs, Long Island and northern New Jersey, dropped 21 percent from 2011.
NY Bar pushes for greater diversity
by LIBN Staff Published: August 24, 2012
Tags: discrimination, diversity, Hispanics, lawyers, New York Bar Association, Nixon Peabody, report, study
The importance of increasing diversity in law schools is the subject of a New York State Bar Association brief calling for reaffirming a 2003 Supreme Court decision
Federal report tracks NY crime guns to many states
by The Associated Press Published: July 30, 2012
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Federal data show most guns recovered from New York crimes last year originated in states with fewer legal restrictions, though the largest single source is still New York, where nearly 1,600 were first purchased. The report by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives traced 8,793 guns from New York crimes or investigations. They [...]
States' financial woes likely to erode services
by The Associated Press Published: July 17, 2012
Tags: basic services, Budget cuts, deficits, Paul Volcker, report, Richard Ravitch, State Budget Crisis Task Force
U.S. states face long-term budget burdens that are already limiting their ability to pay for basic services such as police, local schools and transportation, a report says. Aging populations and rising health care costs are inflating Medicaid and pension expenses. At the same time, revenue from sales and gas taxes is shrinking. And grants from [...]
Authorities Budget Office report slams LDCs, IDAs
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After releasing its latest report on the operations of 553 state and local government authorities this week, the state Authorities Budget Office is asking whether taxpayers can continue to support their size and cost, which exceeded $53 billion in 2011. Often critical of the state's industrial development agencies and local development corporations, the ABO found [...]
Report: BNL crucial for future of science
by John Callegari Published: July 3, 2012
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A new report by the National Research Council has listed Brookhaven National Laboratory's Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider as essential to the future of nuclear physics. The NRC, the principal operating agency of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Engineering, released its fourth decadal report on nuclear physics last week. The report, [...]
Long Island industrial real estate taxes climb
by David Winzelberg Published: June 13, 2012
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Property taxes for industrial real estate on Long Island have increased fairly steadily over the past decade, according to a report just released by Plainview-based Greiner-Maltz. In Nassau County, industrial property owners paid $4.17 per square foot in 2011, a jump of more than 61 percent from the $2.59 per square foot they shelled out [...]
Mars: Early-learning pays business dividends
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We must protect quality early-learning programs.


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were approved from the 1999 NRA solicitation. To estimate the expenditure on endocrine research, the fraction of a project that is endocrine related has been multiplied by the total dollar amount of the grant.
The total expenditure in FY 1999 on endocrine-related themes was about $1.225 million (~3.4 percent of total NASA expenditures). About half ($650,000) of the funds were used to support studies of the endocrine aspects of circadian rhythm dysfunction (three projects). The total expenditure in FY 1999 was unchanged from 1998, although there was a decrease in the number of projects funded (21 versus 16). Table 6.1 summarizes the funding and project distributions between subdisciplines and between the NRA and NSBRI programs for FY 1999.
The Strategy report (NRC, 1998) identified circadian rhythm dysfunction as being a high-priority area for investigation. Two circadian rhythm studies were included as part of the Bion program in 1998 but were discontinued in FY 1999 ($100,000). The current program encompasses three ground-based human studies. The total expenditure on the endocrine aspects of circadian rhythm and sleep studies ($650,000) was unchanged from FY 1998. (For additional discussion of circadian rhythms and the relevance of their study to NASA, see Chapter 9.)
Expenditure on the endocrine component of other programs with endocrine involvement was about $575,000 in FY 1999 (13 projects). No currently funded projects relate to the highest-priority objective, obtaining a baseline in-flight human hormone profile. The Integrated Testing Regimen (ITR) does not meet this requirement. The lack of activity is a consequence of the current lull in flight opportunities. The second objective, the refinement and development of ground-based models, is more nebulous because model development is not a specifically stated objective of any project. For the most part, endocrine measurements are secondary objectives. The endocrine components of currently funded studies are directed toward elucidating underlying mechanisms, as recommended in the Strategy report. The greatest number of interdisciplinary projects with an endocrine component in FY 1999 were in the areas of bone (five studies), muscle (five studies), sleep and circadian rhythm (three studies), and
TABLE 6.1 Summary of FY 1999 Funding for Subdisciplines for Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Related Fields