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Fri, March 07 2014
How to Connect with a New Generation of Donors and Volunteers
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The Millennial generation—those 80 million folks born roughly between 1979-99—may not be your organization's largest contributors today, but these "digital natives" are poised to receive the largest transfer of wealth from their Baby Boomer and Greatest Generation parents and grandparents. Nearly $41 trillion is expected to flow from one generation to the next in the decades to come. Yes, Boomers will continue be your fundraising bread and butter over the next few years, but there's no denying the fact that Millennials will become more important to the long-term future of charitable giving.
For your cause to survive well into the future, you must have a plan for attracting and retaining this cohort of supporters. To do this, you first need to understand and adjust to the fact that Millennials communicate and interact with marketing differently than previous generations. More than any other generation, they rely on digital and mobile technology to connect to friends, family and organizations they care most about. So what does this mean for nonprofits?
Don't brush Millennials off as non-donors.
Keep in mind that this generation already wields nearly $200 billion in direct purchasing power. Millennials are giving to charity, but not in the numbers or dollar amounts of their older counterparts—yet. According to the Millennial Impact Report, nearly 40% gave amounts between $1-50, and another 23% gave at $51-100 levels in 2012. Though Millennials may not be ready to give larger individual gifts, there's an opportunity to raise more over time, as 52 percent of the Millennial Impact Report's respondents said they'd be interested in monthly giving.
While Millennials are giving at different levels, they're also giving in different ways. Blackbaud's The Next Generation of American Giving report underscores the importance of these key generational differences in communication and giving preferences. It's no surprise that Millennials overwhelmingly prefer to give online, and that direct mail and phone solicitation are unpopular with this group of young donors. These donors are more likely to give via mobile or through social media, as they see these methods as being a core way of interacting with the world. If ever there was a reason to segment your donors and match them with the appropriate giving channel, here it is.
Beyond how they donate, where the money goes is equally important to Millennial donors. Being able to quickly and clearly illustrate impact is key to activating these givers. Tell them exactly what will happen as a result of their donation and give them the proof to back it up. Only 22 percent of Millennial donors said they would be likely to give an unrestricted gift to a charity, according to The Next Generation of American Giving report. This makes it even more crucial to tie all donations to a measurable impact to gain trust.
To Millennials, the experience matters.
No matter the message, if your outreach doesn't meet their expectations in terms of accessibility and authenticity, your organization's results of engagement with this group will suffer. Some things to remember:
Share and connect. The most frequent action taken by Millennials on a nonprofit's website was connecting with the organization via social media. So, plan to use your website as a hub for younger donors to find ways to connect with you. But note that these supporters prefer to share information about the causes that resonate with them, not specific organizations.
Giving is social. The 2013 Millennial Impact Report states that over 70 percent of Millennials are willing to raise money on behalf of causes that matter to them. This means these young supporters can be powerful fundraising messengers, because they love to spread the word. They like to find out about ways to get involved from their peers online, so make sure you're equipping them with the right tools to share your message and volunteer opportunities with their networks.
Authenticity is paramount. Trust and transparency are increasingly important for all donors, and Millennials are no exception. They have grown up questioning the media and messages presented to them—they are used to having equalizing platforms like social media at their fingertips. Being upfront about your mission and how you accomplish it will win you favorable ratings from this group, as will having an authentic, personal approach to the way you communicate with supporters. No faceless messages devoid of personality, please!
Involvement, not just awareness. Millennials are interested in true involvement with the causes they support. They view themselves as collaborators, and not just hands-off donors. The NextGen Donors report sees this interest as this generation's way of developing a sense of self while building their philanthropic identities.
Engagement, then participation. Millennials, like most other donors, don't want to be bombarded with messages or endlessly solicited. As this generation is likely to tune out irrelevant messages much more quickly, it will be critical for nonprofits to focus on building a relationship with younger supporters and making the case for involvement before asking for a commitment.
Want to find out how you can combine these trends with technology to build relationships with Millennial donors and volunteers?
Next week, we'll tackle these topics during the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference in our Big Idea panel: The Power of Technology and Leveraging a New Generation Network. This panel brings together new generation experts to explore how to leverage technology to inspire and collaborate with the Millennial Generation. Here are the smart folks who will be joining me for this session:
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John Clese, Director of Marketing, Strategic Initiatives, Abila
Becky Leven, Strategic Development Officer, Tendenci
Michael Rubio, Senior Program Manager, ZeroDivide
Jason Shim, Digital Media Manager, Pathways to Education Canada
Together, we'll dig into how Millennials use technology, what it means for you, and we'll share key strategies you can adopt to engage them on your organization's behalf. We'd love to have you join us for this discussion. You'll leave with new ideas on engaging young volunteers, strategies for fundraising with a new generation, and tips for successfully experimenting with technology to build your own Millennial network.
If you'll be at NTC in person, we hope you'll join us for this conversation. If you can't attend NTC this year, this session is part of the Online NTC live stream, so you can participate from your computer, wherever you may be!
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Tue, March 04 2014
Top 6 donor communication mistakes to avoid
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According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Report, 105% of donors gained by nonprofits were offset by lapsed donors. Let that sink in for a minute: for every 100 new donors that came through the door, 105 walked out. Not exactly the growth most nonprofits are looking for.
One of the best ways to improve your donor churn rate is to improve your donor communications.
Here are six of the worst donor communication mistakes, and some tips for how to avoid them:
1. The "One and Done"
Sadly for some donors, the only "communication" they receive from the nonprofits they support is a donation receipt. Others may receive a nice thank you letter, but not much else.
How to avoid: Plan a series of ongoing communications with your donors. In addition to your nonprofit newsletter, provide quarterly updates for donors on the impact of their gifts, and show what goes on behind the scenes to make it happen. Create an editorial calendar and include your donor outreach as one key component to track.
2. The "Me Me Me"
Some causes suffer from nonprofit narcissism. They mean well, but their messages are devoid of one key ingredient: the donor. People who support your work also want to feel like part of your team.
How to avoid: Instead of talking only about the work you're doing, reframe your communications to underscore how the donor is making your work possible. Use the word "you" more than "we", and highlight the work of individual donors and volunteers to bring these stories to life.
3. The "Broken Record"
All too often, I see organizations sharing the same updates over and over. This is great … if you want to bore your donors. Unless you're sharing success story after success story, your donors may wonder if you're doing anything new or making any progress.
How to avoid: This is another way an editorial calendar can help you improve your donor communications. Create a list of stories, events, announcements, and seasonal topics that are relevant to your cause—and your donors—then, plot them out on your calendar to incorporate variety in your newsletters, impact updates, and social media outreach. Stuck for ideas? Ask your donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries for their input. They have a different perspective than you and probably have some fresh suggestions. Another option: tap your board to share a short update or quote for you to use in your next message.
4. The "Word Vomit"
Are you guilty of sharing too much information? When it comes to your donor outreach, is "verbose" an understatement? If your messages feel like solid walls of text, your supporters are less likely to bother reading them—and may feel like you don't respect their time.
How to avoid: In most cases, people scan more than they read. This means that short, skimmable text works best, especially online. Use a "tease and link" strategy in your emails if you have longer stories to share. To make your messages even more readable, cut any acronyms, jargon, or insider language that will leave donors scratching their heads.
5. The "Disconnected"
Do you ever feel like you're talking, but no one seems to be listening? Most often, this is because you're not communicating in a way that reflects what your donor wants to hear. This often happens when organizations aren't in sync with why their donors give.
How to avoid: Talk to your donors to understand why they care about your issue and what prompted them to give. Ask for feedback on your communications and let your donors have a say in how they hear from you. Try segmenting your donors by how they came to your organization, their level of giving, or by the specific programs they support. Then, communicate with them based on these parameters to make your message more relevant.
6. The "Show Me the Money"
You know that relative who never calls—except when he needs something from you? Don't be that guy. When donors only hear from you when you have an appeal, they may start to wonder what happened to the money they already gave you.
How to avoid: Implement a "share vs. ask ratio" in your organization's communication. Plan to send a certain number of cultivation or update messages for every time you send an appeal.
(For more donor stewardship ideas, try our checklist.)
'Fess up: are you guilty of any of these mistakes? What would you add to the list? Which communication missteps bug you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Mon, February 24 2014
5 Fundraising Metrics Worth Monitoring in Google Analytics
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[Editor's note: Today's post comes to us from David Hartstein, partner at Wired Impact, a web design company that builds websites for nonprofits. David shares some helpful hints on tracking and interpreting key fundraising metrics through Google Analytics.]
Data can be daunting. Not only can the idea of delving into numbers be intimidating, but there are also a ton of terms you need to wrap your head around before anything makes much sense. And even after you have a grasp of the terminology it's tough to know where to start.
When it comes to measuring your nonprofit's online fundraising efforts, it's easy (and common) to get lost, floating amidst the sea of data available.
What data matters the most? And how do you find it? While there's not a one-size-fits-all answer, there is a common starting point.
Everything Centers Around Online Profit
The first key when measuring online fundraising is a sound mindset. Instead of giving every metric equal weight, remember:
All the decisions you make with regards to online fundraising center around online profit.
That's the bottom line. If fundraising is one of your website goals, online profit should be your primary concern when measuring online fundraising. The metrics outlined below don't matter in their own right. They only matter insofar as they ultimately lead to more overall dollars for your organization.
Total profit from online giving is the metric that should keep you up at night. It's the one that you should celebrate first and foremost when reviewing your website data. It's the one that should determine if your website is a success (again, assuming boosting donations is one of your primary website goals).
But profit isn't easily tracked in most analytics tools since most tools are unaware of your expenses. So while you need to be mindful of your expenses, when using your analytics tool you'll likely focus on revenue instead of profit.
Become consumed with driving up your online revenue. Then, use the metrics below to determine how you actually make that happen.
How to Configure Google Analytics
Before diving into the metrics, it's worth noting that while we're using Google Analytics here, you can likely measure similar metrics with whatever analytics tool you're using. If you're using a system outside of your website to accept donations, you should check out what analytics and reporting they have available.
Also, while Google Analytics is incredibly powerful and free, it takes a bit of configuring to allow you to measure everything I outline here. The full details on configuration fall outside the scope of this post, but to get started, you'll need to do the following:
· Set up receiving a donation as a goal in your Google Analytics. (The easiest way is to create a "Thanks for Donating" page that users see after they donate and set this up as a Destination Goal in Google Analytics. If you're using Network for Good's DonateNow, a confirmation/thank you page is already created for you.)
· Set up an advanced segment for Donors that includes users who complete your goal of making a donation.
· If possible, set up Ecommerce tracking in Google Analytics to see actual revenue numbers.
· If you're using a third-party application to accept donations off of your website, set up cross-domain tracking (if possible) to pass data back to your Google Analytics account.
If you need further help, explain what you're looking to do to your web developer and ask them to get it all set up for you. Sometimes the setup gets a bit technical.
But once it's set up you'll be able to see the following helpful metrics in Google Analytics.
1. Landing Pages Leading to the Most Donations
A landing page is the first page a visitor lands on when they come on your site.
Look at which landing pages are leading to the most donations, both in total revenue and total number of donations. Pick your best landing pages and examine what makes them so great. Do you have compelling stories or strong calls to action?
But solely looking at donation totals can be skewed by traffic. Your most popular pages are likely driving more donations largely because they get more visitors. For that reason, it's important to also look at the Ecommerce Conversion Rate. This rate shows what percentage of visitors landing on a given page end up making a donation. Pages with higher conversion rates are more efficiently convincing website visitors to become donors.
Consider both donation totals and conversion rates together to determine which pages are most effective. Then use what's working from these landing pages on some of your other popular landing pages to drive up online revenue.
How to Find It
To see which landing pages are leading to the most donations:
1. Select your Donors advanced segment (outlined above)
2. In the left sidebar, select Behavior > Site Content > Landing Pages
2. Traffic Sources Leading to the Most Donations
It can also be beneficial to track which traffic sources are driving the most donations on your website. Maybe you're getting a lot of traffic from one source (like search), but visitors from another traffic source (like your email newsletters) are ultimately making more donations.
Knowing which traffic sources are driving the most donations can help you determine which ones are working and which ones may need more attention. You can also take what's working from one traffic source and figure out the best way to apply it to another in order to drive more donations.
How to Find It
To see which traffic sources are leading to the most donations:
1. Make sure All Visits is selected (instead of your Donors advanced segment)
2. In the left sidebar, select Acquisition > Channels
3. Average Value of a Donor from Each Traffic Source
If you've set up Ecommerce tracking, calculating the average value of a donor from each traffic source can help you determine where to focus your energy. If visitors from a specific source tend to donate more on average, it's likely worth trying to drive more traffic from that source to see if the trend holds.
How to Find It
To calculate the average value of a donor from a specific traffic source:
1. Select your Donors advanced segment
2. In the left sidebar, select Acquisition > Channels
3. Perform the following calculation for each traffic source:
Revenue / Unique Visitors = Avg. Donor Value for Traffic Source
Remember, you're calculating the average value of a donor, not a visitor. To calculate the average value of a visitor from a given traffic source, you'll need to view All Traffic instead of your Donors advanced segment.
4. Referrals Leading to the Most Donations
A referral is when a visitor comes to your site by clicking a link from another website. This could be in a press release, in an article about one of your events, or in a comment you left on someone's blog with a link back to your site.
Drilling down into your referrals will show you what sites are worth your time and which ones aren't producing the results you'd like to see.
How to Find It
To see which referrals are leading to the most donations:
1. Make sure All Visits is selected
2. In the left sidebar, select Acquisition > All Referrals
3. Click the "Transactions" column header in the Ecommerce section to sort by number of transactions
5. Popular Pages Prior to Visiting Your Donation Page
There are likely multiple paths a visitor can take to make a donation on your website. Tracking the page before a visitor comes to your donation page will show you what pages are resonating with your potential donors.
Some pages (like a Get Involved page) will probably make sense. But others (like a particularly moving blog post) may surprise you.
Figure out which ones are working. Incorporate whatever you think is working well into other popular pages whenever you can.
How to Find It
To see which pages are popular prior to visiting your donation page:
1. Make sure All Visits is selected
2. In the left sidebar, select Behavior > Site Content > All Pages
3. In the list of URLs under the Page column, click the URL for your donation page
4. Once you only see traffic to your donation page, click the blue Navigation Summary tab just above the graph
5. Focus on the Previous Page Path list to see what pages visitors viewed before your donation page
These Metrics are Just the Beginning
While these five metrics can serve as a good starting point, they really are just the beginning when it comes to figuring out how to propel your nonprofit's online fundraising forward. Some metrics that are interesting in your situation may not provide much insight to another organization.
Figure out what data will help you tell the story behind your online revenue numbers. Then focus on those pieces of data that matter most to ultimately raising the amount of money you hope to raise online.
Which metrics do you focus on when measuring your nonprofit's online fundraising? Anything that doesn't make sense to you or something you'd like to add? Let me know in the comments below.
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Thu, February 20 2014
How to Get Your Board on Board with Online Fundraising
Filed under: Fundraising essentials • Nonprofit leadership •
If you're a fundraiser who is struggling to get your executive director or board to understand why you should launch an online fundraising program or invest more in online giving tools, try these talking points to help plead your case.
Online giving boosts individual giving.
You might have experienced push back on launching online fundraising because your leaders want to focus more on grants and major gifts from foundations. Remind them that individual giving is the biggest slice of the fundraising pie, and online fundraising is a key way to help diversify your funding. Having an online presence (and a way to give online) will help you recruit and retain donors who are likely shifting away from writing checks.
Online giving allows you to interact with your donors where they are—online.
Are your board members questioning how many of your target donors are really online? Send them these statistics from Pew Research:
· 85% of American adults use the Internet
· 61% of Internet users bank online
· 73% of American adults use social media
When potential donors find your nonprofit on social media or through a Google search, you'll miss out on gifts without an easy online donation option. If you don't make it simple for donors to support your mission, they may think you don't need help!
You don't have to set up a merchant account.
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to set up a merchant account, payment gateway, or other fancy money-processing component to accept online donations—and you don't have to be a tech whiz, either. In 2001, Network for Good made it easy for donors to give to any registered 501(c)3 online. Thirteen years and $1 billion dollars later, we still make it easy! You can get up and running with a branded donation page over your lunch hour.
It's not just a fad.
Every year online giving continues to grow. Organizations like Crowdrise and Causes have leveraged the power of social networks to help encourage peer-to-peer giving. National giving campaigns like Giving Tuesday and Give Local America are here to stay. Wonder how areas affected by natural disaster get the instant funds they need? The answer: through online giving disaster relief campaigns.
Consider these four conversation starters the next time you bring up online fundraising with your board. What other things do you want to teach your board about online fundraising? Do you have advice for those who are still trying to convince their leaders? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
This post was created as part of this month's Nonprofit Blog Carnival. The roundup of February's submissions will be featured on The Fundraising Coach blog later this month.
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Wed, February 12 2014
3 simple rules for spreading #donorlove
Filed under: Fun stuff • Fundraising essentials •
As we inch closer to Valentine's Day, love is in the air. Beyond heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and overpriced bouquets, there's an even bigger force in play—the kind of love that comes through generosity. Today, the nonprofit community is sharing examples of donor appreciation and tips for expressing gratitude in honor of Donor Love Day. You can follow along with the stream of ideas by checking out the hashtag #donorlove.
Here are three rules to keep in mind when planning your own #donorlove efforts:
Be authentic. Your donor appreciation efforts don't have to be expensive or flashy, but they need to be genuine. This means connecting with your donors on a personal level. Donor love shouldn't feel automated or mass produced. Think about the difference between a handmade construction paper Valentine vs. a preprinted stack of cards. Which one feels more sincere?
Be dependable. Of course, your donors should expect to receive a gracious thank you for each gift, and that acknowledgement should include details about their unique relationship with your organization. But that's not all. They also deserve regular updates on the impact of their donation and how you're fulfilling the promise of your mission. Can donors count on you for an amazing experience each time they interact with your organization? This is an important, but often overlooked way to honor and respect your supporters.
Be open. One way to show donors your appreciation is to let them know you are open to receiving their support as well as their feedback. This means listening to what your donors are telling you about why they support your cause, how they'd like you to communicate, and what they'd like to see as a result of their donation. Incorporate this knowledge into your outreach.
Need some more inspiration? Here are some more donor appreciation ideas from our learning center:
3 Special Ways to Show Donors Your Love
6 Keys to Donor Retention
How to Treat Your Donor Like a Superhero
How "Wow" Experiences Create Lifetime Donors
How to Combat Donor Fatigue
How Strong Relationships Increase Fundraising Results
Sample Donor Appreciation Certificate
How are you planning to show your love for your donors this year?
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The character "Lady Bertram"was based on Mrs Bramston who herself thought that Sense & Sensibility and Pride & Prejudice were nonsense. Ironically, she liked Mansfield Park!
Jane Austen lived in the neighbouring village of Steventon until she was 25 years old, and during this time she wrote some of her most beloved and remembered novels, including Pride & Prejudice.
She wasn't the only author to be inspired by Oakley Hall: Henry Fielding, creator of the immortal Tory Squire Weston, was also known to have enjoyed lengthy stays at Oakley.
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Use of Mobile Teledermatology in the Care of Acne Patients (Teleacne)
This study has been completed.
Medical University of Graz
National Bank of Austria
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, MD, Medical University of Graz
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: April 27, 2011
Last updated: January 12, 2014
Last verified: January 2014
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The purpose of the present study is to determine whether a mobile teledermatology care model can achieve better clinical outcomes as compared to conventional, outpatient care for the management of severe acne treated with isotretinoin.
The superiority of mobile care in comparison to conventional, outpatient care will be investigated regarding
- effectiveness: Global evaluation Acne (GEA) score -response at week 24
- safety: drop out rates and medication side effects
- overall patient satisfaction with acne care and therapy
- overall physician satisfaction with mobile acne care
Condition | Intervention |
Acne |
Other: Mobile Teleconsultation Arm (MTA) Other: Outpatient Consultation Arm (OCA) |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Health Services Research |
Official Title: | Use of Mobile Teledermatology in the Care of Acne Patients - A Randomized Controlled Trial |
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Further study details as provided by Medical University of Graz:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Global evaluation Acne score (GEA) [ Time Frame: week 24 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Change from Baseline in the median GEA score at week 24
Enrollment: | 69 |
Study Start Date: | April 2011 |
Study Completion Date: | January 2013 |
Primary Completion Date: | December 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Outpatient Consultation Arm (OCA)
Conventional in Office Care
Other: Outpatient Consultation Arm (OCA)
Patients will receive routine outpatient care at the clinic according to the treatment guidelines, and will be scheduled for outpatient visits every 4 weeks.
Other Names:
Experimental: Mobile Teleconsultation Arm (MTA)
Mobile Teledermatology Care
Other: Mobile Teleconsultation Arm (MTA)
In addition to a face-to-face visit at baseline, patients will conduct "mobile visits" at home every two weeks. The general practitioner of choice will perform examinations, such as laboratory or occasionally pregnancy tests every 4 weeks according to the treatment guidelines.
Other Names:
Ages Eligible for Study: | 12 Years to 30 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Female or male, aged 12 to 30 years
- with facial acne
- requiring systemic isotretinoin treatment (GEA-Score: 3-5)
- with basic handy skills
- with a signed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy or lactation period
- Withdrawal of informed consent
- Non-compliance, failure to comply with protocol requirements
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01399970
Austria | |
Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Graz | |
Graz, Austria, 8036 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Medical University of Graz
National Bank of Austria
Study Director: | Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, MD | Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Graz |
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Responsible Party: | Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, MD, Prof. Dr., Medical University of Graz |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01399970 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | 02 |
Study First Received: | April 27, 2011 |
Last Updated: | January 12, 2014 |
Health Authority: | Austria: Agency for Health and Food Safety |
Keywords provided by Medical University of Graz:
Mobile Teledermatology Telemedicine Acne |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Acne Vulgaris Acneiform Eruptions Skin Diseases Facial Dermatoses Sebaceous Gland Diseases Pemetrexed Antineoplastic Agents |
Therapeutic Uses Pharmacologic Actions Enzyme Inhibitors Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Folic Acid Antagonists Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic Antimetabolites |
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Neuronal Diseases: Small Heat Shock Proteins Calm Your Nerves
Neuronal Diseases: Small Heat Shock Proteins Calm Your Nerves
Current Biology, Volume 14, Issue 15,
Pages R625-R626,
Publication Date 10 August 2004
Copyright © 2004 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2004.07.047
Ming Der Perng
Roy A Quinlan
School of Biological and Biomedical Science, South Road Science Site, The University, Durham DH1 3LE, UK
Mutations in HSPB1 and HSPB8, members of the small heat shock protein family, have recently been shown to cause some distal motor neuropathies. Their function in motor neurones is now under scrutiny.


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Sometimes questions on forms lead to odd answers. Some of the answers of course are just for the fun of it.
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HongKong City Guesthouse
reception on 10floor D8, block D Please notice that the 'Standard three bed private ensuite' includes one double bed and one single bed. And the '4 bed private ensuite' includes two double beds. Newly Renovated, Located in the Heart of Hong Kong. Within walking distance to major tourist attraction of HK harbour. All local transportation is within reach. Clean rooms, 16 hour service, friendly and multilingual staff. Offers free local calls, local TV amongst other amenities.Our reception is opened from 10a.m.- 2a.m.(midnight). All staffs in our guesthouse are looking forward to providing the whole-hearted service for you. Your presence would be our great pleasure. |
Disponibilità e tariffe
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- Reception 24 ore su 24
- Adattatori
- Aria condizionata
- Prima colazione non inclusa
- TV via cavo
- Telefoni a scheda
- Ascensore
- Wi-Fi gratuito
- Asciugacapelli a noleggio
- Docce calde
- Pulizia
- Lavanderia
- Deposito bagagli
Politica di cancellazione
Questa proprietà ha una politica di cancellazione di 3. La mancata cancellazione entro questo intervallo di tempo si tradurrà in una penale pari alla prima notte di pernottamento.Info Hostel da leggere
Questa struttura dispone di Termini e condizioni specifici.reception on 10floor D8, block D
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Reminder: In Chung King Mansion, there are five blocks (A, B, C, D and E); we are in Block D 10th Floor!
Location guide:
1. Airport Bus: Airport bus is the most popular method to get to Chungking Mansions. The Airbus Station is located near Hall B on the Arrivals Level (Level 5) of Hong Kong International Airport. Find the bus stand for A21 Airport Hung Hom KCR Station Route. You will see a map of the terminal. There is usually a lineup of around 10. The bus departs approximately every 10-15 minutes. A fare is HK$33. When you are on the bus, be sure to first secure your luggage then find a sit on the lower level. In 40 -90 minutes (varies with traffic) you will reach the Bus Stop No.14 - Middle Road, Nathan Road. (1st being the airport). Because the service time of A21 is 05:00-23:59, you can use N21 airport bus at same place and stop at same bus stop if you arrival Hong Kong after 00:00.
Once you got off the bus, turn the back way, it takes about 30 seconds on foot. You can see the Chung King Mansions front entrance on your right hand side. You will see the huge TV screen paste at the wall of Chungking Mansions. When you make sure you are at Chung King Mansions, walk into the Block D (just be close to the Chungking Mansions front entrance). You can see two lift, take the left hand side one, (stop at even numbers floor), push the 10th floor button, when you are out, turn right and you can see our reception should be within your sight.


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#SundaySupper is having a monster of a Halloween Party, so naturally I had to make you {flourless} Monster Cookie Dough Dip! You've seen those recipes for Monster Cookies, right? Basically they are a peanut butter oatmeal cookie loaded with chocolate chips and M&M's or other candies. Well, imagine a bowl full of the cookie dough! Sure, this dip is packed with chocolate and peanut buttery goodness, but it's actually made with a secret ingredient and doesn't have any flour. Oh yeah!!
OK OK OK, I'll admit it. I'm a candy-hoarder-and-swapper. Tell me you've never done it – bought your bags of Halloween candy to give out to Trick-or-Treaters, and when you fill the bowl, you make sure all the Reese's (or Butterfingers or Snickers or Milky Ways – whatever is your favorite) are down at the bottom of the bowl, hidden by all the nasty Kit Kats. Because you know you buy bags of stuff you don't like at all so that if any of those are left, you won't be tempted to eat them and then don't feel guilty at all when you polish off the bag of the aforementioned Reese's. Because there were three other bags of candy that you totally didn't touch.
Of course then the logical next step is, when your kids get home from trick-or-treating, you go through their bag, you know, just to inspect the candy and make sure nobody hid needles in the Tootsie Rolls or laced the Smarties with arsenic. Obviously the Reese's and Snickers need to be tested by mom, so they go into the top shelf of the cabinet, the nasty stuff or choking hazards go into the big candy bowl to keep hiding those Reese's give to the stragglers who should be home already and not ringing my doorbell I have two little ones and it's late so you get the crap!! At the end of the night, the Reese's that those clearly unobservant kids didn't fish out of the bottom of the bowl also somehow make it to that hidden spot on the top shelf, and the rest goes into a Ziploc for Daddy to take to work tomorrow.
Then those last few remaining Three Musketeers or Hershey Bars… they get parsed out one per day for the next week or so because you are paying the dentist and doctor bills now, and you don't want your kids to develop your nasty candy-hoarding habit that you have clearly due to the negligence and poor parenting skills of your mom and dad.
But if you hoard some candy to make this dip for your kids, that is totally acceptable. I used chocolate chips and M&M's to keep it true to the classic (or at least what I think is the classic) Monster Cookie, like this one from RecipeGirl. But really, you can use anything that you pick out of your kids' candy bags, and chop it into little pieces.
Also totally OK – eating Monster Cookie Dough Dip for lunch… you did see the secret ingredient, right? Scroll down, check it out. I'll wait. Yup, that plus peanut butter and oats. I mean, health food, right… except for the candy you snitched. But, you know, it's Halloween. At least eating it in little bits with apples or graham crackers or pretzels or these super delicious Chocolate Tortilla Chips that I found is better than downing a handful of Fun Size bars all at once…
Not that I know anything about that…
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm EST. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
And make sure you check out all of the scary good stuff the rest of the #SundaySupper team has brought to the big Halloween party.
What kind of candy are you guilty of hiding to keep for yourself?
- One 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and dried on a paper towel
- ¼ c (half a stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ c peanut butter
- ½ c brown sugar
- 2 t vanilla extract
- ¼ t salt
- ½ c semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ c old fashioned oats
- Two single serving (1.69 oz.) bags or about ½ c M&M's
- Pretzels, cinnamon sugar or chocolate tortilla chips, graham crackers, fruit, etc. for serving
- Place the chickpeas, butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt into a food processor, and process until smooth. You may need to scrape with a spatula or break up clumps of brown sugar once or twice in order to get it completely smooth.
- Scoop the mixture into a bowl, add the oats and chocolate chips, and mix in completely.
- Add the M&M's and stir briefly to combine (see Note).
- Serve with pretzels, cinnamon sugar or chocolate tortilla chips, graham crackers, fruit, etc. for dipping or spreading.
Dip can be stored for several days in the fridge, but the oats will soften a bit and the dip will firm up, so you may want to serve with a knife for spreading.
Here are some more candy-packed or candy-inspired treats from me…
And check out the rest of the menu for our big #SundaySupper Halloween Party:
- Bloody Mary by La Cocina de Leslie
- Head Will Roll Cocktail by Noshing with The Nolands
- Wicked Sangria by The Messy Baker
- Snickers Fudge by I Run for Wine
- Halloween Pumpkin Chocolate Parfaits by Daily Dish Recipes
- White Chocolate Monster Munch by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Soft and Chewy Chocolate Candies by What Smells So Good?
- Candy Corn Puppy Chow by Pies and Plots
- Pumpkin Dirt Pudding Graveyard Parfaits by Neighborfood
- Candied Pumpkin (Calabaza en Tacha) by Magnolia Days
- Snickerway Truffles by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Homemade Peanut Butter Cups by The Texan New Yorker
- Jack Skellington Oreo Pops by Big Bear's Wife
- Halloween Crunch Truffles by The Weekend Gourmet
- Frozen "Boo" Nana Pops by Momma's Meals
- Bourbon Caramel Glazed Pumpkin Donuts by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Candy Corn White Chocolate Pretzels by Alida's Kitchen
- Soft Apple Cider Cookies by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Spooky Cookies by Basic N Delicious
- Pumpkin Bomb Cupcakes by My Other City By the Bay
- Cinnamon Rolls à la Great Pumpkin by Ninja Baking
- Monster Eye Cookies by The Urban Mrs.
- Trick or Beet Brownies by Foxes Love Lemons
- Caramel Surprise Witches' hat Cupcakes by Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos
- Dark and Stormy Gingerbread by girlichef
- {Flourless} Monster Cookie Dough Dip by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Monster and Mummy Cupcakes by Hip Foodie Mom
- Pumpkin Cut-out Cookies by Take A Bite Out Of Boca
- Candied Pumpkin Cheese Cake with Maple Cream by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Easy Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes by The Dinner-Mom
- Zombie Cupcakes by Treats & Trinkets
- Coconut Macaroon Witch's Brooms by Ruffles & Truffles
- Witches Hats by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Shrek's Used Q-tips by Shockingly Delicious
- Green Tomato Chilli by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
- It's the Great Stuffed Pumpkin by Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
- Mummy Calzone by Curious Cuisiniere
- Pumpkin Soup by Juanita's Cocina
- Pizza Bones by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
- Sincere Pumpkin Patch Spicy Cheese Ball by Food Lust People Love
- Spooky Stew by Happy Baking Days
- Bloody Rice by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Ghost Flatbread Pizzas by Family Foodie


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According to the recent Guinness ads, the average male thinks about
sex every six seconds. Not Patrick Legrand. He thinks about it every
second of the day - and he gets paid for it.
The 46-year-old Frenchman has just been appointed divisional managing
director of Durex condoms by London International Group, and as such is
responsible for arousing a global interest in condoms, from Malaysia to
Milton Keynes.
'It's going to be very challenging as you have to take into account the
barriers and taboos in each local market. It's an embarrassing subject
for many cultures and in some countries you can't advertise on TV or in
the press,' he says.
He is, however, well used to dealing with sensitive subjects. As
vice-president sales and marketing Tambrands Southern Europe, Legrand
was responsible for launching and promoting Tampax worldwide, in
countries as diverse as China, India, Russia and South Africa.
'The issues you have to take into account when marketing tampons and
condoms are basically the same. You have to listen closely to local
markets and understand local issues.
Education is key to both - particularly in developing countries.'
Obviously, Legrand does not embarrass easily, but wouldn't it be easier
to stick to products with a lower blush factor, say, bread or baked
'I've absolutely no problem discussing delicate topics and I enjoy
working in more demanding areas, although this job will be easier than
the last in that at least I can experience the product for myself.'
Legrand first dealt with feminine hygiene products at Tambrands, where
he was responsible for launching First Response, a pregnancy test.
Legrand's marketing plan for Durex is to build the brand into a global
This means that local brands with such titillating names as Ramses and
Kingtex will eventually be phased out to create a single brand identity
under the Durex name.
However, different external designs will remain to take local
sensitivities into account. In Middle Eastern markets, for example, it's
forbidden to show a woman on pack.
'The ultimate goal is to have the Durex name on all packs and to have a
unified strategy in each market. This will have to take place gradually
to avoid losing customers loyal to any brand with a much older heritage
than Durex,' he says.
While health issues and education are a priority for the brand, Legrand
says it is important to emphasise the more pleasurable aspects.
He intends to continue the 'Feeling is Everything' campaign currently
running on MTV. 'The problem is, people don't believe you can have the
same quality of sex when using condoms. We need to reinforce the fact
that, as well as providing quality and protection, we can provide the
right feeling.'
Legrand will also be studying the latest Durex Global Sex Survey,
published last week, which reveals everything from which nation is the
most faithful to which has the most stamina.
Legrand found the report on the sexual habits of 10,000 sexually-active
adults in 14 countries 'fascinating,' and enjoys the fact that it
surprises many, including his Italian colleagues who were horrified to
discover they were not in the top three of the 'most sexually-active
nation' list.
He was not so amused to find that one in four people are now sexually
active before the age of 16, perhaps thinking about his teenage children
living in Paris. He is keen to relocate his children to London, a city
which Legrand thinks is the most interesting in the world.
'Because of his travelling experience, Patrick is able to pick up on
different cultures and their mannerisms and adapt to them very quickly,'
says Steve Carrigan, account director at FCB, which ran the Tambrands
campaign. 'This was invaluable during his time at Tambrands, where he
successfully handled the difficult task of applying a global strategy to
very different local markets.'
One of Legrand's most exotic trips was to Jamaica, where he was based
while on military service. It was the late 70s, the height of reggae,
Legrand's favourite style of music. 'I love music. In fact, I should be
at the MTV Music Awards right now, but unfortunately I'm too busy
talking about condoms.'
He'd better get used to it. With the latest figures showing that people
of all ages across the world are having more sex than ever before,
Legrand's brand has plenty of room for growth.
Born in Algeria
MBA from ESSEC Paris
Product manager, Unilever, Elida Gibbs,
Product group manager, Johnson & Johnson,
Vice-president sales & marketing, Tambrands Southern Europe,
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NHL Lockout: Top 5 Dumbest Holdups Preventing a New CBA from Being Signed
By Ryan Szporer ,
National Hockey League Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr.
Hockey fans are one week into the lockout, and personally speaking, the withdrawal has not yet sunk in. As such, nor have the pains, shakes, walls closing in from all around and hallucinations of evil clowns attacking from all angles.
However, it is, of course, just one week in, and the actual NHL season is only scheduled to start in October, so it's far from an overly positive sign. It's probably best to continue avoiding circuses from here on out for fear of letting something fierce and unrelenting escape from deep within my psyche.
Unfortunately, the gong show that has become the current negotiations between the league and the National Hockey League Players' Association isn't exactly helping on that front. Here are the top five dumbest holdups preventing an end to the current lockout:
Detroit Red Wings vice-president Jim Devellano.
While Detroit Red Wings vice president Jim Devellano probably didn't say much most owners weren't thinking themselves, good on the NHL for fining the team nonetheless (reportedly $250,000 via TSN.ca).
Comparing players and league employees (himself included) to cattle and the owners to ranchers, Devellano went on to say the players should be grateful for all they've received in salary and first-class treatment up to this point in their careers.
Devellano is, of course, one of the most respected hockey guys out there, so it's somewhat of a shock to see him speak so candidly and unabashedly on the subject. It's also not all that refreshing seeing as the hateful, passive-aggressive, in-between-the-lines innuendo had already started and now it's likely to get worse.
It goes without saying-and I'm going to go out on a limb on this one, but players probably don't like being referred to cows.
I mean, the analogy may work, especially looking at recent pictures of the heavy-set Dustin Byfuglien, but something about being compared to mindless drones that ultimately get slaughtered brutally (except for in the case of the few Jewish players who would hypothetically get slaughtered slightly less brutally) isn't likely to jive with the PA. This means one of two things:
1. Devellano's mind is going or
2. He was looking to stir the pot
Seeing as he's only 69 and he was one of the greatest hockey minds of the last generation, it's almost certainly the latter. And there's just no need for that.
Let the owners and players save their egotistical chest beating for the conference room behind closed doors because fans don't need to bear witness to both sides' dirty laundry. This thing stinks enough as it is.
San Jose Sharks captain Joe Thornton signed with HC Davos of the Swiss National League A.
Depending on your point of view, the Swedish Elite League's decision to not let NHL players in on short-term contracts was either incredibly admirable or hypocritical.
It forced a player of Anze Kopitar's caliber to sign a contract with division-two team Mora Ishockeyclubb, thereby preserving, at least temporarily (as the decision was eventually overturned by an anti-trust ruling), one SEL player's job.
Of course, the signing (which stemmed from Kopitar wanting to play with his brother) not only means his competition will be that much weaker, but also a job taken away from a less-skilled Swedish hockey player, who, chances are, doesn't make nearly as much as the $6.4 million Kopitar did last season. Call it a hunch.
Now, with the decision reversed, the floodgates will open to an even greater extent, with 48 players already having signed elsewhere as of last Thursday.
Admittedly, players like Jesse Joensuu (playing for Assat in the Finnish SM-liiga) and Kaspars Daugavins (Dinamo Riga in the Kontinental Hockey League) are fringe NHLers, but what about the Jason Spezzas and Joe Thorntons of the world? What's their excuse? Unless Alan Eagleson is their accountant, it can't be a need for money.
Keeping sharp in the event the lockout ends suddenly is somewhat understandable, but it's actually tactics like this that make one wonder just how seriously players take this whole process, let alone their profession as a whole.
Is no one prepared to offer anything besides acknowledgement in passing that players overseas have rights too? There are plenty of ways to stay active without stealing someone else's job that aren't purely designed to give the NHL the finger.
Sure, it may seem like the players are gaining leverage, but generally speaking, NHL teams are businesses on the side for the owners. The revenue each brings in is all nice and good, but they can live without it.
All the players going overseas is doing is delaying the inevitable, causing them to lose focus on the matter at hand and making life more difficult for their peers.
One canned response to how NHLers feel about the ramifications of them taking their talents overseas is they feel bad but they're hockey players too. Unfortunately, those who offer that excuse are conveniently leaving out the "rich" part…oddly enough, an apt term to describe their whole argument.
Former Montreal Canadien Guy Lafleur shared his take on negotiations thus far.
Speaking to reporters at the Montreal Canadiens' annual golf tournament, legend Guy Lafleur voiced his opinion on the lockout, somewhat surprisingly saying, "In my book the owners should make more than the players."
"It's hard to sympathize with them because they were getting 57 percent of the profits of the marketing and it should be 50-50. They should split the pie in half and 'let's take half,' and I think it's fair on both sides," he also said (via TSN.ca), not exactly hitting the nail on the head in regard to over just what is being fought.
In his defense, French is his first language, and it's not as if the word "revenus" is exactly like its English counterpart. Still, Lafleur can find solace in the fact that he's not the only one confused. Not only does the split remain a hot point of contention, but so does what exactly is being split.
In effect, the owners opted to pull one over on the players and redefine hockey-related revenue from the last lockout. In reality, the 51.6 percent they offered the union last month equated to 46 percent of what is currently considered hockey-related revenue, i.e. what is (via Fox News):
"…derived or earning from, relating to or arising directly or indirectly out of the playing or NHL hockey games or NHL-related events in which current NHL players participate…"
At least one thing is clear: Whether the players end up getting 49 percent of hockey-related revenue (the league's current proposal) or 57 percent (what they make currently), they'll all still be paid insane amounts of money to play a game for a living. Glad we figured that out…well, "glad" is relative.
Shea Weber (center) of the Nashville Predators.
It would seem logical that being contractually tied down to a single person for over a decade is not the smartest of moves.
Divorce rates alone should make NHL general managers queasy about the potential for long-term deals not working out. And yet Ilya Kovalchuk, Roberto Luongo, Shea Weber and Henrik Zetterberg all signed long-term backsliding deals that circumvented the last collective bargaining agreement.
The saddest thing about this whole trend of paying players until all they need to do to ignore the Sean Averys of the league is shut off their hearing aids?
Rick DiPietro's 15-year deal is the only one that was probably ironed out in good faith. And that is the only English-language sentence in which the words "faith" and "DiPietro" should appear together.
Now there's talk of the league arguing that a player's salary should constitute the cap hit, which would make it pretty hard for teams to award these kinds of contracts in the future without legitimately intending on honoring them.
Players hypothetically wouldn't be too keen on this idea. It means teams won't want to handicap themselves in the future, and as a result, won't be so quick to give someone a front-loaded 15-year deal anymore where they're paid in peanuts by the end to make the cap hit more palatable.
That this is what potentially holds up the start of the NHL season is simply sickening. It wouldn't even be an issue if owners hadn't started handing these contracts out like candy in order to get the upper hand over other teams in the first place.
Now that they've started, they just can't stop, as it would be clear-cut collusion on their part to bring down salaries. Apparently, the line between collusion and common sense is a pretty thin one indeed.
Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames.
In a supposed attempt to prevent some of its members from being locked out, the union filed applications with Quebec and Alberta's respective labor relations boards to declare the work stoppage illegal (due to the illegality of a group not certified by said labor boards being locked out).
This begs one obvious, pressing question: What would happen in the unlikely event that this is successful?
Would the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens just play each other? Would they engage in some perverse game of musical chairs all the while? If not, would they continue to be paid just to show up for practice?
This is all oddly reminiscent of an M. Night Shyamalan movie: a half-decent idea that no one took the time to think through, with no Bruce Willis this time around to lend it the tiniest bit of credibility.
It's like someone with the vaguest familiarity with Canadian law brought it up at a union meeting, everyone said to themselves, "Hey, this is the last thing the league would expect! Awesome!", patted each other on the back, called it a day and no one bothered to ask why this wasn't thought this up in 2004.
The answer, in short: Players were apparently smarter eight years ago.
All this does is give the league one more thing to worry about instead of tabling legitimate counteroffers. That's actually the best-case scenario for players.
The worst case: This moronic stall tactic actually works and fan support for the players ends up dwindling faster than the bank accounts of the players of the 27 other teams who are still locked out.
Yeah, that's right. Nowhere in this brilliant plan is there accounting for the remaining 90 percent of the league. And here, everyone with even a speck of brain power thought "unions" were meant to stay "unified."
Boy, won't the people at Merriam-Webster feel embarrassed when they realize their mistake.
I think it's safe to say if this is part of some diabolically genius plan on the part of the players' association to force the NHL to start up the season league-wide that actually works, everyone will be shocked.
Let's not forget, these same players forced us to coin the term "stupid penalty" for a particularly boneheaded infraction. This when, let's be honest, being sent to the penalty box for any old penalty game in, game out after having had years to learn the rules doesn't exactly scream MENSA.


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Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
Characterization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Strains from Contaminated Raw Beef Trim during "High Event Periods", Terrance M. Arthur, James L. Bono, and Norasak Kalchayanand
Effects of decreased dietary roughage concentration on energy metabolism and nutrient balance in finishing beef cattle, K. E. Hales, T. M. Brown-Brandl, and H. C. Freetly
Dystrophin insufficiency causes selective muscle histopathology and loss of dystrophin-glycoprotein complex assembly in pig skeletal muscle, Katrin Hollinger, Cai X. Yang, Robyn E. Montz, Dan Nonneman, Jason W. Ross, and Joshua T. Selsby
Characterization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Strains Isolated from Supershedding Cattle, Terrance M. Arthur, Rafiq Ahmed, Margo Chase-Topping, Norasak Kalchayanand, John W. Schmidt, and James L. Bono
Characterization of E. coli O157:H7 Strains Resulting from Contamination of Raw Beef Trim during High Event Periods, Terrance M. Arthur, James L. Bono, and Norasak Kalchayanand
Characterization of Ovine Nectin-4, a Novel Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus Receptor, Jamie Birch, Nicholas Juleff, Michael P. Heaton, Ted Kalbfleisch, James Kijas, and Dalan Bailey
Analysis of feeding behavior of group housed growing–finishing pigs, T.M. Brown-Brandl, G.A. Rohrer, and R.A. Eigenberg
Development and characterization of two porcine monocyte-derived macrophage cell lines, Carol G. Chitko-McKown, Stephen K. Chapes, Laura C. Miller, Penny K. Riggs, M. Teresa Ortega, Benedict T. Green, and Richard D. McKown
Substantial within-Animal Diversity of Salmonella Isolates from Lymph Nodes, Feces, and Hides of Cattle at Slaughter, Sara E. Gragg, Guy H. Loneragan, Kendra K. Nightingale, Dayna M. Brichta-Harhay, Henry Ruiz, Jacob R. Elder, Lyda G. Garcia, Markus F. Miller, Alejandro Echeverry, Rosa G. Ramírez Porras, and Mindy M. Brashears
Lineage and Genogroup-Defining Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Woo Kyung Jung, James L. Bono, Michael L. Clawson, Shana R. Leopold, Smriti Shringi, and Thomas E. Besser
Reducing Assembly Complexity of Microbial Genomes with Single-Molecule Sequencing, Sergey Koren, Gregory P. Harhay, Timothy P. L. Smith, James L. Bono, Dayna M. Harhay, Scott D. Mcvey, Diana Radune, Nicholas H. Bergman, and Adam M. Phillipy
Effects of TMEM154 haplotypes 1 and 3 on susceptibility to ovine progressive pneumonia virus following natural exposure in sheep, K. A. Leymaster, C. G. Chitko-McKown, M. L. Clawson, G. P. Harhay, and M. P. Heaton
The Plasminogen Activator System in the Ovine Placentome During Late Gestation and Stage-Two of Parturition, Anthony K. McNeel, Robert A. Cushman, and Jeffrey L. Vallet
A simulation-based approach for evaluating and comparing the environmental footprints of beef production systems, C. A. Rotz, B. J. Isenberg, K. R. Stackhouse-Lawson, and E. J. Pollak
Small Ruminant Lentivirus Genetic Subgroups Associate with Sheep TMEM154 Genotypes, Lucia H. Sider, Michael P. Heaton, Carol G. Chitko-McKown, Greg P. Harhay, Timothy P. L. Smith, Kreg A. Leymaster, William W. Laegreid, and Michael L. Clawson
Phylogeny of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157 Isolated from Cattle and Clinically Ill Humans, James L. Bono, Timothy P. L. Smith, James E. Keen, Gregory P. Harhay, Tara G. McDaneld, Robert E. Mandrell, Woo Kyung Jung, Thomas E. Besser, Peter Gerner-Smidt, Martina Bielaszewska, Helge Karch, and Michael L. Clawson
Using Resistivity Arrays to Monitor Groundwater Impacts near Runoff Holding Ponds, Roger A. Eigenberg and Bryan L. Woodbury
Reduced Lentivirus Susceptibility in Sheep with TMEM154 Mutations, Michael P. Heaton, Michael L. Clawson, Carol G. Chitko-Mckown, Kreg A. Leymaster, Timothy P. L. Smith, Gregory P. Harhay, Stephen N. White, Lynn M. Herrmann-Hoesing, Michelle R. Mousel, Gregory S. Lewis, Theodore S. Kalbfleisch, James E. Keen, and William W. Laegreid
MicroRNA expression profile in bovine cumulus–oocyte complexes: Possible role of let-7 and miR-106a in the development of bovine oocytes, J.R. Miles, T.G. McDaneld, R.T. Wiedmann, R.A. Cushman, S.E. Echternkamp, J.L. Vallet, and T.P.L. Smith
Consistent divergence times and allele sharing measured from cross-species application of SNP chips developed for three domestic species, J. M. Miller, J. W. Kijas, M. P. Heaton, J. C. Mcewan, and D. W. Coltman
A Defect in Dystrophin Causes a Novel Porcine Stress Syndrome, Dan Nonneman, Tami Brown-Brandl, Shuna A. Jones, Ralph T. Wiedmann, and Gary A. Rohrer
Responses to Varroa destructor and Nosema ceranae by several commercial strains of Australian and North American honeybees (Hymenoptera: Apidae), Thomas E. Rinderer, Benjamin P. Oldroyd, Amanda M. Frake, Lilia I. de Guzman, and Lelania Bourgeois
Dual – Species Biofilm Formation by Shiga – toxin Producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 and O26:H11 serotypes, Rong Wang, Norasak Kalchayanand, John W. Schmidt, and Joseph M. Bosilevac
Assessment of pubertal development of boars derived from ultrasonographic determination of testicular diameter, J.J. Ford and T.H. Wise
Determinants of bovine thermal response to heat and solar radiation exposures in a field environment, Brad Scharf, Michael J. Leonard, Robert L. Weaber, Terry L. Mader, G. Leroy Hahn, and Donald E. Spiers
Super Shedding of Escherichia coli O157:H7 by Cattle and the Impact on Beef Carcass Contamination, Terrance M. Arthur, Dayna M. Brichta-Harhay, Joseph M. Bosilevac, Norasak Kalchayanand, Steven D. Shackelford, Tommy L. Wheeler, and Mohammad Koohmaraie
Tenderness – An Enzymatic View, Caroline M. Kemp, Paul L. Sensky, Ronald G. Bardsley, Peter J. Buttery, and Tim Parr
REVIEW: Preweaning, Postweaning, and Carcass Trait Comparisons for Progeny Sired by Subtropically Adapted Beef Sire Breeds at Various US Locations, F. A. Thrift, J. O. Sanders, M. A. Brown, A. H. Brown Jr, A. D. Herring, D. G. Riley, S. M. DeRouen, J. W. Holloway, W. E. Wyatt, R. C. Vann, C. C. Chase Jr., D. E. Franke, L. V. Cundiff, and J. F. Baker
Proportion of the Litter Farrowed, Litter Size, and Progesterone and Estradiol Effects on Piglet Birth Intervals and Stillbirths, J. L. Vallet, J. R. Miles, T. M. Brown-Brandl, and J. A. Nienaber
Repellency of a Wax-Based Catnip-Oil Formulation against Stable Flies, Junwei J. Zhu, Christopher A. Dunlap, Robert W. Behle, Dennis R. Berkebile, and Brian Wienhold
Enumeration of Salmonella from Poultry Carcass Rinses via Direct Plating Methods, D. M. Brichta-Harhay, T. M. Arthur, and M. Koohmaraie
Enumeration of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Ground Beef, Cattle Carcass, Hide and Faecal Samples Using Direct Plating Methods, D. M. Brichta-Harhay, T. M. Arthur, J. M. Bosilevac, M. N. Guerini, N. Kalchayanand, and M. Koohmaraie
Comparative Response of Rams and Bulls to Long-Term Treatment with Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogs, H. Jiménez-Severiano, M. J. D'Occhio, D. D. Lunstra, M. L. Mussard, T. L. Davis, W. J. Enright, and J. E. Kinder
Placental Expression of the Membrane Form of Folate Binding Protein During Pregnancy in Swine, J. G. Kim and J. L. Vallet
Interventions to Reduce/Eliminate Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Ground Beef, M. Koohmaraie, T. M. Arthur, J. M. Bosilevac, D. M. Brichta-Harhay, N. Kalchayanand, S. D. Shackelford, and T. L. Wheeler
Computing numerator relationships between any pair of animals, L. Dale Van Vleck
Comparison of Meat Composition from Offspring of Cloned and Conventionally Produced Boars, S. C. Walker, R. K. Christenson, R. P. Ruiz, D. E. Reeves, S. L. Pratt, F. Arenivas, N. E. Williams, B. L. Bruner, and I. A. Polejaeva
Quantification of Calpastatin Using an Optical Surface Plasmon Resonance Biosensor, G. H. Geesink, J. G. P. van der Palen, M. P. Kent, E. Veiseth, G. Hemke, and M. Koohmaraie
Lack of Effect of Metyrapone and Exogenous Cortisol on Early Porcine Conceptus Development, H. G. Klemcke, J. L. Vallet, and R. K. Christenson
Contribution of Postmortem Muscle Biochemistry to the Delivery of Consistent Meat Quality with Particular Focus on the Calpain System, M. Koohmaraie and G. H. Geesink
Effects of a Single Foot Rot Incident on Weight Performance of Feedlot Steers, G. K. TIBBETTS, T. M. DEVIN, D. GRIFFIN, J. E. KEEN, and G. P. RUPP
Germplasm Evaluation Program Progress Report No. 23, T. L. Wheeler, Larry V. Cundiff, L. Dale Van Vleck, G.D. Snowder, R.M. Thallman, Steven D. Shackelford, and M. Koohmaraie
Genetic Relationships Between Male and Female Reproductive Traits in Beef Cattle, G. Gargantini, L. V. Cundiff, D. D. Lunstra, and L. D. Van Vleck
Perspectives for artificial insemination and genomics to improve global swine populations, Roger J. Gerrits, Joan K. Lunney, Lawrence A. Johnson, Vernon G. Pursel, Robert R. Kraeling, Gary A. Rohrer, and John R. Dobrinsky
Post-Harvest Interventions to Reduce/Eliminate Pathogens in Beef, M. Koohmaraie, T. M. Arthur, J. M. Bosilevac, M. Guerini, S. D. Shackelford, and T. L. Wheeler
On-line Classification of US Select Beef Carcasses for Longissimus Tenderness Using Visible and Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy, S. D. Shackelford, T. L. Wheeler, and M. Koohmaraie
Allelic Variation in the Erythropoietin Receptor Gene is Associated with Uterine Capacity and Litter Size in Swine, J. L. Vallet, B. A. Freaking, K. A. Leymaster, and R. K. Christenson
Germplasm Evaluation Program Progress Report No. 22, Larry V. Cundiff, T. L. Wheeler, Keith Gregory, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, R.M. Thallman, G.D. Snowder, and L. Dale Van Vleck
Breed Comparisons of Weight, Weight Adjusted for Condition Score, Height, and Condition Score of Beef Cows, Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; L. V. Cundiff; and L. D. Van Vleck
Comparison of Longhorn- and Red Poll-Sired Calves from Crossbred Dams Calving at Two or Three Years of Age, X H. Liu, A Perez Marquez, L. V. Cundiff, and L. D. Van Vleck
Apoptosis and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, Laura C. Miller and James M. Fox
Development of Optimal Protocol for Visible and Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopic Evaluation of Meat Quality, S. D. Shackelford, T. L. Wheeler, and M. Koohmaraie
Factors Regulating Lamb Longissimus Tenderness are Affected by Age at Slaughter, E. Veiseth, S. D. Shackelford, T. L. Wheeler, and M. Koohmaraie
Soil quality: a review of the science and experiences in the USA, B. J. Wienhold, S. S. Andrews, and D. L. Karlen
Molecular Cloning and Endometrial Expression of Porcine Amphiregulin, Jong G. Kim, Jeffrey L. Vallet, and Ronald K. Christenson
Frequency of Luteinizing Hormone Pulses in Cattle Influences Duration of Persistence of Dominant Ovarian Follicles, Follicular Fluid Concentrations of Steroids, and Activity of Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Proteins, F. N. Kojima, E. G. M. Bergfeld, M. E. Wehrman, A. S. Cupp, K. E. Fike, D. V. Mariscal-Aguayo, T. Sanchez-Torres, M. Garcia-Winder, D. T. Clopton, A. J. Roberts, and J. E. Kinder
Germ Cell Development in Meishan and White Composite Gilts, Susan A. McCoard, Thomas H. Wise, and J. Joe Ford
Characterization of Porcine Uterine Estrogen Sulfotransferase, J. G. Kim, J. L. Vallet, G. A. Rohrer, and R. K. Christenson
Regulation of Endometrial Granulocyte Macrophage-Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) in the Ewe, W. J. McGuire, K. Imakawa, K. Tamura, C. S. R. Meka, and R. K. Christenson
Genetic Parameters of Reproductive Traits in Sheep, A. Rosati, E. Mousa, L. D. Van Vleck, and L. D. Young
Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 21, Larry V. Cundiff, T. L. Wheeler, Keith Gregory, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, R.M. Thallman, and L. Dale Van Vleck
Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 20, Larry V. Cundiff, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, R.M. Thallman, Keith Gregory, and L. Dale Van Vleck
Use of Heart Girth to Predict Body Weight of Working Oxen in the Ethiopian Highlands, M. R. Goe, J. R. Alldredge, and D. Light
Characterization of Uterine Epidermal Growth Factor During Early Pregnancy in Pigs, J. G. Kim, J. L. Vallet, and R. K. Christenson
The Role of Cholecystokinin in the Expression of Seasonal Variation in the Feed Intake and Eating Pattern of Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), S. M. Rhind, S. R. McMillen, J. C. Pekas, and E. Duff
Structure of the Genes for Porcine Endometrial Secreted and Membrane Folate Binding Proteins, J. L. Vallet, T. P. L. Smith, T. S. Sonstegard, M. Heaton, and S. C. Fahrenkrug
Effect of Extraction Buffer on Estimating Calpain and Calpastatin Activity in Postmortem Ovine Muscle, E. Veiseth and M. Koohmaraie
Germplasm Evaluation Program Progress Report No. 19, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith Gregory, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, Harvey C. Freetly, and D.D. Lunstra
Luteinizing Hormone Secretion as Affected by Hypophyseal Stalk Transection and Estradiol-17β in Ovariectomized Gilts, J. J. Ford, J. G. Berardinelli, R. K. Christenson, and L. L. Anderson
Dehydrogenase and Oxoreductase Activities of Porcine Placental 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase, Harold G. Klemcke
Identification and Characterization of a New Allele for the Beta Subunit of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone in Chinese Pig Breeds, M. D. Li, G. A. Rohrer, T. H. Wise, and J. J. Ford
Porcine IgA allotypes are not equally transcribed or expressed in heterozygous swine, P. Navarro, R.K. Christensen, P. Weber, M. Rothschild, G. Ekhardt, and J.E. Butler
Porcine Erythropoietin Receptor: Molecular Cloning and Expression in Embryonic and Fetal Liver, P. L. Pearson, T. P. L. Smith, T. S. Sonstegard, H. G. Klemcke, R. K. Christenson, and J. L. Vallet
Mapping of Seven Bovine Cytokine Genes Involved in T-lymphocyte Growth, Differentiation and Immune Response, T. S. Sonstegard, W. M. Garrett, G. L. Bennett, S. M. Kappes, D. S. Zarlenga, and L. C. Gasbarre
Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 18, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith Gregory, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, Harvey C. Freetly, and D.D. Lunstra
A Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in the Bovine Kit Oncogene (Hardy−Zuckerman 4 Feline Sarcoma Viral (v-kit) Oncogene Homolog), M. D. Grosz and R. T. Stone
Hydrogen-Deuterium Exchange and Ultraviolet Resonance Raman Spectroscopy of Bacteria in a Complex Food Matrix, Gregory P. Harhay and Gregory R. Siragusa
Mapping of the SDHA Locus to Bovine Chromosome 20, T. S. Sonstegard and S. M. Kappes
Mapping of the ucp1 locus to bovine chromosome 17, T. S. Sonstegard and S. M. Kappes
Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 17, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith Gregory, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, Harvey C. Freetly, and D.D. Lunstra
Comparative gene mapping: cytogenetic localization of PROC, EN1, ALPI, TNP1, and IL1B in cattle and sheep reveals a conserved rearrangement relative to the human genome, N. L. Lòpez-Corrales, T. S. Sonstegard, and T. P. L. Smith
Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress ReportNo. 16, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith Gregory, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, Harvey C. Freetly, and D.D. Lunstra
Calculation Of Fractal Dimension From Cattle Thermoregulatory Responses, R. L. KORTHALS, Y. R. CHEN, G. L. HAHN, and R. A. EIGENBERG
A Search for Quantitative Trait Loci for Ovulation Rate in Cattle, A. N. Blattman, B. W. Kirkpatrick, and K. E. Gregory
Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 15, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith E. Gregory, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, Harvey C. Freetly, and D.D. Lunstra
Use of a Newly Developed Rapid Microbial ATP Bioluminescence Assay to Detect Microbial Contamination on Poultry Carcasses, G. R. Siragusa, W. J. Dorsa, C. N. Cutter, L. J. Perino, and M. Koohmaraie
Report of the First Workshop on the Genetic Map of Bovine Chromosome 23, J. E. Beever, H. A. Lewin, W. Barendse, L. Andersson, S. M. Armitage, C. W. Beattie, B. M. Burns, S. K. Davis, S. M. Kappes, B. W. Kirkpatrick, R. Z. Ma, R. A. McGraw, R. T. Stone, and J. F. Taylor
Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 14, Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
Germ Plasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 13, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith E. Gregory, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, Harvey C. Freetly, and D.D. Lunstra
Beef Research Program Progress Report (1993) No. 4 (Part 1): Table of Contents
Bovine Embryos from Bluetongue Infected Donors did not Transmit Virus to Susceptible Recipients, John A. Acree, Sherrill E. Echternkamp, Steve M. Kappes, Gary S. Ross, Albert J. Luedke, and James E. Pearson
Is Fiber Digestion in the Rumen Reduced by Catabolite Repression?, Kevin L. Anderson and Vincent H. Varel
Gene Mapping in Cattle, Craig W. Beattie, Roger T. Stone, Michael D. Bishop, Sara L. F. Sunden, John W. Keele, and Steven M. Kappes
Comparisons of Bos indicus and Bos taurus Inheritance for Carcass Beef Characteristics and Meat Palatability, John D. Crouse, Larry V. Cundiff, Robert M. Koch, Mohammad Koohmaraie, and Steve C. Seideman
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An Empirical Analysis Of Dynamic, Non-Price Competition In An Oligopolistic Industry
This article develops a dynamic model of nonprice competition in an oligopolistic industry and uses it to analyze advertising competition in the U.S. cigarette industry. The model generalizes existing studies by allowing advertising to affect both firm market shares and the total size of the market. The model also allows dynamic conjectural variations to arise from the intertemporal links created by the durability of advertising. We use these dynamic conjectural variations to distinguish alternative models of competitive interaction. We estimate the complete model of firm production, demand, and advertising choice by using data for U.S. cigarette producers. The results indicate that firm advertising primarily affects the level of market demand, with a firm's effect on rival firms' market shares arising through variations in the number of brands sold. Empirical results on firm behavior suggest that firms act as if their advertising choices will alter the future advertising choices of rival firms in both the high-tar and low-tar cigarette markets.(This abstract was borrowed from another version of this item.)
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Paper provided by Pennsylvania State - Department of Economics in its series Papers with number 3-88-14.Length: 33 pages
Date of creation: 1988
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Handle: RePEc:fth:pensta:3-88-14
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Keywords: tobacco industry ; competition ; prices;Other versions of this item:
- Mark J. Roberts & Larry Samuelson, 1988. "An Empirical Analysis of Dynamic, Nonprice Competition in an Oligopolistic Industry," RAND Journal of Economics, The RAND Corporation, vol. 19(2), pages 200-220, Summer.
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