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DNA (deoxyribose nucleic acid) and RNA (ribose nucleic acid) are both nucleotide polymers. These molecules are very similar but there are some distinct differences between them. Both molecules are helical structures but DNA is a double helix whereas RNA is a single helix. DNA is made up of the nucleotides Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C) and Guanine (G). RNA is also made up of A, G and C but T is replaced with Uracil (U). Another distinct nucleotide difference between them is that DNA has one less oxygen on the 5 carbon sugar than RNA; this accounts for the difference in their names. Deoxyribose simply refers to a ribose sugar lacking an oxygen molecule.
Note the lack of one oxygen molecule on the DNA 5 carbon sugar
Perhaps the most important similarity between the two molecules is that they are both essential in protein synthesis. In this lab you will look at the role of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis as process known as DNA Transcription and Translation. In transcription DNA is transcribed into Messenger RNA (mRNA). In translation the mRNA is translated into a polypeptide chain with the aid of Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and Transfer RNA (tRNA). This polypeptide chain is then folded into a unique protein used in a particular cell function.
Transcription occurs in the cell nucleus where DNA is housed. Think of DNA as instructions to build hardware (proteins), unfortunately, these instructions are in another language and incomprehensible to the workers that will eventually assemble the hardware. This is where mRNA will come into the picture - to provide new instructions that will be used by the workers. In transcription DNA is unzipped and the enzyme RNA polymerase runs along the template strand of the DNA. The template strand of DNA can be identified by finding the nucleotide sequence T A C at the 3' end (If the strand is written backwards it may look like C A T at the 3' end). This identifies that strand as the template and the other strand, the information strand, will not be used in this transcription (this does not mean, however, that it may not be used in future transcription processes). As the RNA polymerase runs along the DNA template strand it will add the complementary RNA nucleotides to the DNA nucleotides. This means that G will be paired with C, and visa versa, and A (DNA) will be paired with U (RNA - rather than T in DNA replication) and T (DNA) paired with A (RNA). When the single helix mRNA strand is complete it will separate from the DNA and the DNA will re-zip into the double helix.
An artistic representation of transcription
In eukaryotes, once the mRNA is transcribed it will then be processed. A cap and tail will be added to the ends of the mRNA strand. Then the strand will be spliced. The introns (non-coding regions) will be removed and the remaining exons (coding regions) will be spliced together. The completed mRNA strand has groups of three nucleotides known as codons (for example, A U G is the codon in mRNA that was transcribed from T A C). These groups of three will code for a particular amino acid in translation (A U G will code for the start amino acid, methionine, in translation).
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Translation occurs when the mRNA strand moves out of the nucleus and into the cytoplasm. At this point mRNA, rRNA and tRNA all come together. The rRNA consists of two parts, the large ribosomal unit and the small ribosomal unit. On the large ribosomal unit are two sites- the A site and the P site. These will be the sites of polypeptide synthesis and elongation. The rRNA is like the factory of translation and if rRNA is the factory than tRNA is the worker. The tRNA molecules have an amino acid (the monomer of proteins) attachment site and it also carries an anticodon. The anticodon is the complementary nucleotide sequence to a given codon. The tRNA will pick up the appropriate amino acid in the cytoplasm that is coded for by the mRNA codon that its anticodon matches. Think of it as a lock and key process.
In translation the mRNA will run through the rRNA from the 5' end (with A U G) to the terminating codon at the 3' end. The first codon, A U G, will start in the A site. There, the tRNA with the appropriate anticodon, U A C, will meet up with the start codon bringing with it the appropriate amino acid, methionine.
An example of an mRNA codon chart used to determine amino acids
Once this is complete, the complex will move over to the P site. The next codon will move in, connect with its tRNA and appropriate amino acid. The two amino acids in the rRNA will then form a peptide bond. At this point, The first tRNA will disconnect from its U A C amino acid and go back into the cytoplasm. The second tRNA with the small, elongating polypeptide attached will move into the P site. The third codon will enter the rRNA and the process will happen again as before. This will continue in assembly-line fashion with the polypeptide chain elongating all the time until a stop or terminating codon enters the A site. At this point the translation will stop and the completed polypeptide chain will disconnect to be folded into a complete protein. The rRNA will float off to be used in other translations and the mRNA in other transcriptions.
The Steps of DNA Translation
Although this process is very straightforward and simple, mistakes are made. A mutation is a mistake made during DNA replication where a nucleotide is incorrectly replaced, added or omitted. These mistakes do not happen very often and when they do, often have no discernable effect on the organism. But occasionally, they can have devastating effects. There are many different types of mutations, three types of mutations include insertions (the addition of an extra nucleotide), deletion (the deletion of a nucleotide) and substitution (the incorrect placement of a nucleotide). Any of these mistakes can result in an incorrect mRNA strand and more importantly, an incorrect polypeptide chain. If the polypeptide chain is changed enough then the resulting protein may not function correctly. For example, sickle cell anemia, a devastating blood disease is a result of one base pair substitution. This small mutation has a large scale effect. Many substitutions, however, may have no effect at all.
1. Determine which is the template strand and which is the information strand.
2. What is the mRNA molecule?
3. What is the polypeptide sequence?
4. What are the anticodons for the tRNA?
- Where is mRNA produced and what is the process called?
- tRNA carries amino acids to ribosomes where the amino acids are joined to form a polypeptide. Where does this occur and what is the process called?
- A triplet of 3 bases of tRNA is called a/an _________________.
- A triplet of 3 bases of mRNA is called a/an ___________________.
- Suppose an error in transcription occurs such that an incorrect amino acid is put where the amino acid arginine should be. Which amino acid is most likely to be incorrectly placed? Why?
- Explain what is meant when we say that the DNA code is redundant, but not ambiguous.
- The synthesis of proteins based on an mRNA template is called _____________ and occurs within the ____________ of the cell.
- The synthesis of mRNA from DNA is called _______________ and occurs within the ______________ of the cell.
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On the first weekend of April, 40 UT business and engineering students and recent graduates gathered at the Austin Technology Incubator with one common goal: start a technology company over the course of three days. 3DS provides all the resources for budding entrepreneurs to offer their idea and bring it to life. This year four viable technology startup prototypes came out of the high intensity 3-Day Startup event. Keep an eye out for news and updates on these startups in future newsletters.
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Larry Angell of MacMinute.com writes "In an obvious move to gain new Mac purchasers, Apple is heavily promoting the similarities between the iPod and the new iMac G5. The main tagline on Apple's homepage says it best. "From the creators of iPod. The new iMac G5," the page simply reads, showing an iPod and iMac side by side. It appears Apple is hoping that the cross-platform success of the iPod will help the company to convince Windows users to make their next computer purchase an iMac. 'Just like the iPod redefined portable digital music players, the new iMac G5 redefines what users expect from a consumer desktop,' said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing."
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Cool! But, expensive when you configure the 20" with decent memory and storage? $2,500.
No gigabit ethernet? That's a shame.
Posted by Big Sid on September 1, 2004 at 2:10 AM (CDT)
I have to say, it looks ugly for an Apple product.
Posted by hm on September 1, 2004 at 2:23 AM (CDT)
Sadly for all the Macboyz out there this is the reasion why Apple owns only 2% of the Computer Market and why they also own 58% of the DAP Market iPod=Great Apple Computers=Overpriced - Overdesigned - Incompatable with everything (That Matters!).
If I were incliened to buy a G5 it shure as Hell would not be any of those Above! For the Price of there Highest configuation One could get the lowest PowerMac G5 which by comparison look a Hell of a lot better.
But, it's fact time! Horray!
The lowet PowerMac has one CPU a 1.5Ghz Part (Um that's so 1999 Folks!) even the most modest offerings on the PC Market have over 2.2GHz CPU's in them.
The only thing Apple can do better then M$, Who's closest Computer is sold as a Games Console ONLY!, Dell & HP. Is Design be it Graphical or Architectural. Not much to wonder about if you think that the Mac has been the Gold Standerd for those typs since the dawn of Mac's…
I also see this as the reasion why Apple will eventualy a) Sell the iPod off, (To HP Mabye??), or just split there iPod Division away from the Main Apple Branch.
Sure my iPod has gotten me to think about makeing that 'Switch' I'd rathere think it was OSX's Desktop that makes me watter at the Mouth thouzgh. ;)
Then I wake up and start to smell the 'Maple-Nutcrunch' (Denis Learry jk there!), and realize what overpirced Junk Apple Makes! Just like Dell, HP, AleinWare, Falcon NorthWest, Compaq And FujitsuSiemens. Every peice of OEM Crap out there is overpriced!
You know I like my Nikies and my Sony's too. But NO-NAME Computers with an industrie wide OS is the best way to go. and thats what makes M$ Nr. 1! If Apple would just make the change to being just a Software House (al-la M$) there's nothing that Apple couldn't do includeing building lameassed OREVPRICED OEM Boxes!!!
Posted by Ichijoe on September 1, 2004 at 2:54 AM (CDT)
I have to say, I kinda like this new iMac, although I wouldn't buy any iMac, from the original to the new ones (can't upgrade at all!).
This design saves so much space, and it makes it look like all you have is a monitor, not both monitor and computer. And with a G5 in that small an enclosure, it's not that far from a G5 in a powerbook!
It is kinda ugly for an apple product, but that's the only minus on this new iMac.
I don't see any connection between the iPod and the new iMac, but whatever.
Posted by Musashi on September 1, 2004 at 3:16 AM (CDT)
'The lowet PowerMac has one CPU a 1.5Ghz Part (Um that's so 1999 Folks!) even the most modest offerings on the PC Market have over 2.2GHz CPU's in them.'
By Ichijoe on Sep 01, 04 1:54 am
Just to let you know a 1.5 ghz g5 is probably the equivalent of a 3 ghz pentium.
Why else would Intel have to change theyre. processor numbering system.
Anyway If you have any real understanding about computers you would know the processor speed alone means absolutely nothing.
The price for the new imac is actually incredibly cheap considereing everything it has to offer, without even considering its looks.
Posted by mastif in UK on September 1, 2004 at 3:37 AM (CDT)
"Why else would Intel have to change theyre. processor numbering system."
Because there's about 5 different versions of the Pentium right now, that's why.
Posted by Cad on September 1, 2004 at 3:47 AM (CDT)
The all-in-one computer system is the primary design characteristic of the iMac. However, the G5 iMac lacks several features I had expected to be standard items for the base model:
1. All Firewire 800 ports (Firewire 400 is obsolete).
2. All USB 2.0 ports (USB 1.1 is obsolete).
3. Three versus two Firewire ports.
4. Four versus three USB ports.
5. One ready access Firewire 800 port and one ready access USB 2.0 port conveniently located on the right side of the enclosure.
6. ATI Radeon 9600 XT graphics card with 128MB DDR SDRAM.
Other features I had not considered, but others have mentioned:
1. 600Mhz frontside bus (GHz:Mhz ≤ 2).
2. 120MG ATA 7200 rpm hard drive.
3. Slot for Como and Super Drives located lower on the enclosure.
Posted by meat of moose on September 1, 2004 at 4:00 AM (CDT)
You do realize that the PowerMac does not include the monitor ? In fact, the iMac 20" includes a Superdrive and the equivalent amount of ram and SATA hard drive as the PowerMac 1.8MP. So, for the $1,899 you spent on the iMac, you could almost… just almost, pick up a PowerMac, but then I'd be interested in knowing what you plug it into?
Posted by MAW on September 1, 2004 at 4:14 AM (CDT)
the imac is aimed at the average home user. not gamers, designers, musicians, businesses, etc. so all and all it is a good package and price for the demographic it is aimed at.
if you want something more than you shouldn't be buying an imac to begin with. you're looking at the wrong computer.
as for upgrading… the average home user never upgrades their computer. in our consumer society people feel the need to buy a new computer rather than upgrade their old one. i know i've been through three imacs… and probably will be on number 4 this fall.
Posted by t. on September 1, 2004 at 4:18 AM (CDT)
The g5 is the worlds fastest and most powerful desktop computer. The third largest supercomputer is made from 1100 off the shelf g5's, and cost next to nothing to build.
The new imac g5 is cheaper to buy than my current 20" imac G4.
The OS just works, on my system it has never even blinked let alone crash.
Hmmm, remind me again why i want to buy apple products???
Posted by zachariah on September 1, 2004 at 4:49 AM (CDT)
i'm just waiting for all the complaints to come out much like with the g5 and the g4 ipod.
apple are going down that "cram everything into a lush little box route" to the point where nothing works and it stops working. although i dont wholely agree with what some critics are saying, that apple has compromised functionality with style
Posted by ijerry in Glos, UK on September 1, 2004 at 4:52 AM (CDT)
"the imac is aimed at the average home user. not gamers, designers, musicians, businesses, etc. so all and all it is a good package and price for the demographic it is aimed at."
No, a $500 eMachine or entry level Dell is aimed at the average home user. There is no such thing as an Apple computer aimed at the *average* home user. When the baseline price for this comp would get you a top of the line PC or a nearly top of the line PC *notebook* there is nothing average at all in its target audience.
What it is aimed at is the same thing the other iMacs were aimed at: people who "think different" and place style above substance. Mainstream users, average or not, will opt for a PC, or if they must, a PowerMac.
Posted by Code Monkey on September 1, 2004 at 5:30 AM (CDT)
Studies have shown that the Apple labeling system of their processor is like 2x more if they where labeled by intel so 1.5=3.0 1.8=3.6 so on.
Posted by Chris on September 1, 2004 at 5:33 AM (CDT)
Your right CPU by itself is virtualy nothing and then it can be everything. Sure in the Wonderfull World of the PC it's all about those €400.00(EUR)+ GPU's (Grachicscards). But, I gave up trying to keep up with that. Besides How many litterations of Doom can you play before you finaly start getting sick of it all!!!!
Albeit a Very good GPU can not hold up to a good solid CPU for Photoshop! or other 2D Apps…
-> Cad
Since when was choice a bad thing? BTW I do belive you forgot to give AMD it's honerable mention. Given that AMD makes better CPU's (at the current time) then Intel.
Again it's about CHOICE! Choice makes things affordable! Choice is the One thing Apple does not offer it's customers!
Posted by Ichijoe on September 1, 2004 at 5:36 AM (CDT)
Funny you would mention 'Big Mac' the world's thrid fastest super computer. In fact it's currently not the third fastest because it is in the process of being rebuilt…so I guess right now we could say it's the world's biggest paperweight.
The off the shelf G5's are being replaced with Apple Xserve G5's…so much for Macs not crashing :)
Seriously, I know this is off topic for this thread, but I recently had a tour of the 'Big Mac' facility at Virginia Tech and it was quite impressive. Funny to say that most of he techs at the lab there use PC's as their primary personal computers.
Also, the thing is far from cheap. It definitely didn't 'cost next to nothing' as you stated.
Posted by Talking Madness on September 1, 2004 at 5:55 AM (CDT)
AMD's top A64 CPU only runs at 2.2 Ghz at the moment if I m not mistaken and that is the most powerful "home" cpu on the market at the moment.
I like the iMac and what noone has mentioned is that you do have easy access to all the components if I understand correctly which means you will be able to swap out a harddrive and add more RAM yourself. For me the Nvidia 5200 card is a poor choice and a could do better but then again for the people who buy these machines it is probably more than enough. This isn't a hard core gamin rig. This is an iMac for your iLife.
Posted by loGan on September 1, 2004 at 6:03 AM (CDT)
"Funny you would mention 'Big Mac' the world's thrid fastest super computer. In fact it's currently not the third fastest because it is in the process of being rebuilt…so I guess right now we could say it's the world's biggest paperweight.
The off the shelf G5's are being replaced with Apple Xserve G5's…so much for Macs not crashing :)"
That is retarded the G5 Powermacs used in the Big Mac where not replaced with Xservers because they crashed all the time. They were replaced because they had a deal with Apple since Xserver G5s were slower to be released. As well Xservers are much smaller, are rack mountable, so they take up way less space.
Think before you speak.
Posted by Mike on September 1, 2004 at 6:13 AM (CDT)
Exactly, the iMac won't do everything, but what it will do, will be done very well. While Windows is designed to do everything and thats why it does everything mediocre. In regards to it's design, I wish the screen fit the entire front of the computer, but you can't have everything I guess.
Posted by JetPropelledKid in New York on September 1, 2004 at 6:16 AM (CDT)
Cool, so now the G4 iMac will be cheap everywhere as shops get rid of their old stock. IMHO the G5 iMac ain't as pretty, but it does remind me of a big iPod, or an iBook.
Posted by Tom on September 1, 2004 at 6:22 AM (CDT)
"The third largest supercomputer is made from 1100 off the shelf g5's, and cost next to nothing to build."
Except for the $2,000,000 in G5's :p
Posted by Tom on September 1, 2004 at 6:25 AM (CDT)
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|I'm a newbie at both posting and growing from seed. I have some Wiri Wiri pepper seedlings that I grew from seeds. I combed this site for tips and had the most success at propagatiion with the baggie method. While the seedlings are about 2-3 weeks old, none have developed any true leaves as yet. Unfortunately, the oldest seedling died last week. It appeared to be about to sprout some true leaves. Then it developed a tiny black spot on the edge of one leaf. The seedling stem stayed strong but the leaves appeared to basically collapse. I combed this site once more and concluded that the seedling either suffered from damping off, or some kind of necrosis (although I don't understand why). I figured I might be overwatering, so I cut back drastically. I had previously been bottom watering daily with a weak chamomile solution. I stopped using the chamomile and instead added hydrogen peroxide to the water, and only allowed them to drink every 2 or 3 days (a teaspoon or 2 per seedling - watering from the top this time). Now (a week later) another large seedling has developed a black spot. One of it's leaves has already collapsed against the other, and well, I figure it will likely suffer the same fate as the other.
Is there anything that I can do? Are the remaining seedlings doomed? Any assistance would be appreciated.
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N.B.: The seedlings live in a plastic egg container and a plastic takeout container. The soil mix is approximately 1 1/2 parts perlite, 1 part sifted potting soil, and a dash (about a 16th) of Soilsponge (Plant Best). Once they were transferred into the soil mixture, they began receiving about 16 hours of florescent light/day. However, soon after, I decided to up the light dosage to 24/7.
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- Posted by oilpainter 3 (My Page) on Mon, May 10, 10 at 4:05
|You have leaf spot fungus and you need to get a fungicide. If they are not treated they will all die. If you can move unaffected ones away from the affected ones. Pick off the leaves with spots and when you water don't wet the leaves. Treat them all with a fungicide for leaf spot
The culprit is the soil--the fungus was probably in it when you bought it. You should always use a sterilized soiless mix for starting seeds. You should never use soil and soil sponge is for use in hanging baskets or pots to help retain moisture. Something that you don't want for seedlings.
If you get rid of the leaf spot then transfer them into soiless mix in a slightly bigger container--like a 3 oz dixie cup with bottom holes and see if you can take most of the soil off without damaging the roots. Throw out the ones you are using now, they will be contaminated
- Posted by oilpainter 3 (My Page) on Mon, May 10, 10 at 5:12
|It wouldn't hurt if you dowsed the soil of all of them with the fungicide when you transplant. I meant throw out your containers they will be contaminated.
You got off to a bad start for your first time. I hope you try again. A word for further trys at seed starting. Once the seed has become a seedling it does not need as much moisture as it did in germinating. Plant them in 3 oz dixie cups with a good soilless mix Adding perilite helps give the soil good drainage, but there will be some in your mix.Wet the mixture before you put it in the cups. You want it wet right through but not sopping. squeeze a handful and a little moisture should come out but not a lot. Once they are planted let them dry about half way before you water and then bottom water. You can tell by the weight of the container if they need water. It will be light and float when you put it in the water. Letting a plant dry between watering makes the plant put out more roots so you have a healthier plant.
There is not a gardener alive who has not made mistakes or killed plants or started out as a newbie. Our knowledge is gained through trial and error---Good luck
|Wonderful! Thank you so much for this information, oilpainter. I will go out a purchase a fungicide and a soilless mix today. I'll also report back in a few days.
Thank you again!
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DSAGSL is looking for enthusiastic teens and adults to act as "peer pals" for individuals with Down syndrome. Volunteers would spend meaningful time with their pals attending one of the DSAGSL programs, assisting our Toastmasters with speech writing, tutoring, resume writing, preparing for interviews, and / or just having fun!
DSAGSL Art Club @ Turner Center for the Arts
When: Adults: Third Wednesday of the month, 5-7pm
Teens: First Thursdays of the month, 4-6pm
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DSAGSL Family Conference
This year's conference is scheduled for March 2, 2013. Volunteers for this event help with registration, set-up and clean-up. We also have ongoing volunteer opportunities on the Conference Committee for those wanting to help in planning this informative conference.
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Our annual Bike Camp needs for volunteers to walk with the riders during Bike Camp week in June. Bike Camp offers volunteers an opportunity to witness the amazing sight of learning to ride a bike using specially modified bicycles. Volunteers walk behind bikers as the special wheels "train their brain" to ride a bike.
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We have expanded the committee for this event to take the load off just a few people. If you are interested in getting involved in planning OR just volunteering on the day of the event contact us.
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A variety of opportunities are available, ranging from one-time event opportunities, to helping plan seminars and trainings for the next year. We are also in need of a committee member who lives in Illinois to help us address needs in that area.
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Central Arizona has a rich history of agriculture, contributing $9.2 billion toward the state's economy. That water has near-absolute power in determining the region's fate is not an over-reaching assumption. With increasing urban development and an uncertain climate, is this industry doomed or can it be sustained?
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Fortune Magazine's List of World's Most Admired Companies for 2014
Fortune magazine's list of World's Most Admired Companies is the definitive report card on corporate reputation. For 2014, 11 companies are ranked in the Life and Health sector and New York Life ranked sixth overall—factoring in nine key attributes of reputation - people management; use of corporate assets; financial soundness; quality of management; quality of products/services; innovation; social responsibility; long-term investment; and global competitiveness. A total of 687 companies from 30 countries were surveyed.
Fortune Magazine's Fortune 500 for 2014
New York Life ranks #88 on the prestigious Fortune 500 list. Each year, Fortune magazine collects revenue data from the largest companies in the Unites States and publishes the rankings. The published list is considered a "who's who" of corporate America. New York Life has a stronger position on the Fortune 500 list than other powerful brands including American Express (90), News Corp. (91), Allstate (92), Tyson Foods (93), TIAA-CREF (95), McDonald's (106), Nike (115) and Kellogg (198).
With 2013 revenue of more than $36 billion, according to Fortune's proprietary formula, New York Life once again retained its title as the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States.
Forbes America's Most Reputable Companies for 2014
New York Life ranked 82 out of 150 companies on Forbes America's Most Reputable Companies list for 2014. The score represents an average measure of people's feelings–or reputation–for a company. The scores were statistically derived from four emotional indicators: trust, esteem, admiration, and good feeling. This is the third year the New York Life has been recognized. Other recognizable companies that made the list include McDonalds (98), Target (107), Viacom (137) and American Express (139).
Human Rights Campaign - Corporate Equality Index
New York Life has been named a "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality" by receiving a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality. Of the 971 businesses rated, New York Life joins the ranks of 366 major U.S. businesses which also earned top marks this year.
Training magazine's "Training Top 125" for 2014
New York Life was named to Training magazine's "Training Top 125" ranking for 2014, a ranking of a company's excellence in employer sponsored training and development programs. New York Life was recognized as a company that shows great commitment to employee development. Now in its 14th year, the Training Top 125 ranking is based on statistics including total training budget; number of training hours per employee program; goals, evaluation, measurement, and workplace surveys; hours of training per employee annually; and detailed formal programs.
New York Life was Named to Chief Learning Officer Magazine's 2014 Learning Elite. The Learning Elite program honors the best organizations for learning and employee development. This robust, peer-reviewed ranking and bench-marking program recognizes individual companies for their efforts in training and developing their employees managers, and leaders.
New York Life has earned Profiles in Diversity Journal's 2014 Diversity Leader Award. The company was given this honor for serving as a beacon to others in the area of Diversity and Inclusion. This year's award recognizes 56 companies for their exemplary communications used to both inform and educate their employees, customers, partners and the public.
Working Mother Best Companies for Multicultural Women 2014
New York Life has been named a "Best Company for Multicultural Women" by Working Mother magazine. The magazine honors 25 U.S. corporations that create and use best practices in hiring, retaining and promoting women of color. This is the fourth consecutive year that New York Life has been named to this prestigious list. To be considered for "Best Companies for Multicultural Women", each company supplied Working Mother with 2013 data about the hiring, pay and promotion of multicultural employees. .
Working Mother 100 Best Companies 2014
New York Life was selected for the 2014 Working Mother 100 Best Companies based on an extensive application with more than 450 questions on workforce representation, child care, flexibility programs, leave policies and more. It surveys the availability, usage and tracking of programs, as well as the accountability of managers who oversee them. For this year's Working Mother 100 Best, particular weight was given to representation of women, flexible scheduling options and advancement programs.
New York Life appeared on Workforce magazine's inaugural Workforce 100 list of the world's top companies for HR management. At #25, New York Life had a stronger position on the list than other well-known brands including Google (30), Wal-Mart (32), Nestle (50), and Walt Disney Co. (59). The list is based on those companies that performed best in seven core areas: workplace culture; employee benefits; diversity and inclusion; employee development/talent management; HR innovation/ management; leadership development; recruiting and talent acquisition.
New York Life has been named to Hispanic Business.com's 2014 Annual Diversity Report as a "Best Company" for diversity. Companies on the list are ranked in five broad categories: board and leadership, recruitment, retention and promotion, marketing and community outreach, and supplier diversity. Companies that make the list because they are well represented in personnel by Hispanics and make an ongoing effort to hire, retain and promote individuals from minority groups. Outreach efforts to Hispanic consumers as well as involvement in philanthropic services that benefit minority groups are also part of the criteria. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, these companies make a concentrated effort, with sound results, of promoting and pursuing supplier diversity.
New York Life was named to Professional Women's Magazine's "Best of the Best" list for 2014. The company was recognized for promoting the advancement of multiculturally diverse women in all aspects of business and employment to ensure equal opportunity. This year, more than 275 companies and institutions participated. The list is based on market research, independent research, diversity conference participation and survey responses. Also considered are the unique efforts made by human resource and supplier managers to actively seek diverse applicants.
New York Life was named to Black EOE Journal's "Best of the Best" list for 2014. The company was recognized for providing equal opportunity in order to create a more diverse & inclusive work environment. This year, more than 250 companies and institutions participated. The list was compiled from market research, independent research, diversity conference participation and survey responses
New York Life has been named one of DiversityInc's "Top 50 Companies for Diversity" for 2014, ranking 25th on list. As a top company, New York Life was highlighted for its talent pipeline; equitable talent development; including commitment to mentorship and philanthropy; CEO and leadership commitment; and supplier diversity.
New York Life has been named to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's 100 Best Adoption–Friendly Workplaces List for 2014. In addition to ranking No. 1 in its industry for the fourth year in a row, New York Life has now made this list for the eighth consecutive year. Rankings are determined by an analysis of a company's adoption benefits available to employees who adopt, such as financial reimbursement and paid leave.
For the fifth year, New York Life has been named by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) to the Top 50 Companies for Executive Women list. This prestigious list spotlights companies whose commendable practices and employment records demonstrate that women matter to the bottom line. New York Life was recognized as a top company because of the number of women in senior ranks and the programs and policies which support women's advancement.
New York Life has been named one of the "Top 50 Employers" in Winter 2012/2013 edition of CAREERS & the disABLED magazine. The readers of magazine selected the top companies in the country for which they would most prefer to work or believe provide a positive working environment for people with disabilities. This list is the result of an annual reader survey mailed and e-mailed to randomly selected readers of publication.
New York Life was named one of the"Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities for 2014" by DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading multicultural B2B online Website. New York Life was recognized as a company that differentiates itself in the marketplace for diversity. More than 1,300,000 businesses with diverse owners had the opportunity to participate in an online election to determine the "Top" organizations, collectively called The Div50, basing their selection on volume, consistency and quality business opportunities granted to women and minority-owned companies.
New York Life was named to Profiles in Diversity Journal's International Innovations in Diversity Awards list for 2013. The Company was recognized with an Award of Excellence for developing an innovative solution in the area of workforce diversity and inclusion. This marks the tenth year New York Life has been recognized by the magazine.
New York Life's Contact Center, a division within the company's Direct Service Center focused on customer service, was recognized by The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) for providing the Best Strategic Value to the Organization for 2013 by understanding and contributing to the company's strategic goals. In addition, Brian M. Fornuto was named 2013 Best Call Center Supervisor for his ability to regularly supervise and provide support to agents. The ICMI is the leading global provider of comprehensive resources for customer management professionals who wish to improve customer experiences and increase efficiencies at every level of the contact center. For more information about the organization, visit http://www.icmi.com/.
For the thirteenth year in a row, New York Life was named one of the "50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work For" in the United States for 2013 by LATINAStyle Magazine. New York Life was recognized based on the number of Latina executives, Latina retention, educational opportunities, mentoring programs, Latina board members, educational opportunities, alternative work policies, dependent/child care support, employee benefits, women's issues, job retraining, affinity groups, military recruitment programs and Hispanic relations. This annual survey serves as the most respected evaluation of corporate America's career advancement opportunities for Latinas.
New York Life Insurance Company has been named to Ward's 50 Top Performing Insurance Companies for 2012. This list ranks top performing life-health companies based on the Ward Group annual analysis of the insurance industry. New York Life was recognized for having achieved superior performance over the five years analyzed (2007-2011). Ward Group is a consulting firm that produces a financial analysis based on publicly available data of over 800 life-health insurance companies and has been conducted since 1991.
Work Life Matters Magazine's 'Top Companies for LGBT Equality'
New York Life has been named a 'Top Company for LGBT Equality' by Work Life Matters magazine. The company was recognized for its programs and initiatives that support the LGBT community including marketing and advertising, philanthropic and employee resource groups.
Women For Hire has recognized New York Life Insurance Company as a top employer for professional women for providing quality work/life benefits to its employees relating to childcare, eldercare, and their physical and mental well being. Women For Hire enables a coveted pool of talented professionals to meet one-on-one with America's leading companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to satisfy recruitment goals.


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In case you missed this one from last week, it's a beaut.
A speech from a Georgia Republican state representative surfaced last week in which he compared women seeking abortions of stillborn fetuses to cows and pigs.
State Rep. Terry England was speaking in favor of HB 954, which makes it illegal to obtain an abortion after 20 weeks even if the woman is known to be carrying a stillborn fetus or the baby is otherwise not expected to live to term.
He then recalled his time working on a farm:
"Life gives us many experiences…I've had the experience of delivering calves, dead and alive. Delivering pigs, dead or alive. It breaks our hearts to see those animals not make it."
Unbelievable. There are no more words to describe these people. It's as if right-wing crazies all crawled out at the same time from behind rotting woodwork and are now in desperate need to make their presence known.
This is what happens when a political party with a strong history of evangelical lunacy and racism built into its core spends 30 years pandering to nutjobs, extremists and bigots within the party and then wakes up one morning to discover that their President is a black guy named Barack Obama. What you're currently witnessing is the Republican party's implosion as the fringe element goes mainstream.
Terry England is not some solitary whack-job talking about the voices he hears in his head which lets him know that pregnant women are no different than cows and pigs. Terry England is a Republican state congressman who is expressing the same type of condescending, dangerous and misogynistic beliefs held by Republican politicians (almost all male) in Texas, Alabama, Virginia, Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Arizona who wish to pass (or have passed) repressive legislation against women and their reproductive rights.
The insanity has gone viral in conservative and Republican ranks which is what led writer Soraya Chemaly to point out that, "The rest of the civilized world thinks this country has lost its mind."
Not the entire country; just it's right-wing. The question is whether enough Americans understand what's going on before it's too late.
Here is what a lost mind sounds like when given a bit of power and a microphone.
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Professor of English Mary Vermillion joined Mount Mercy in 1994. Prior to coming to Mount Mercy, she served as a teaching assistant and academic advisor at the University of Iowa. Her doctoral dissertation examines the connection between last wills and 18th-century novels, and she remains interested in literary depictions of legal issues. She teaches a course called Law and Literature, and for the past three years, she has facilitated a service learning project in which her students lead "Book Clubs" with inmates at the Anamosa State Penitentiary.
Vermillion has published three mystery novels, including her most recent, Seminal Murder. Currently, she and her husband, Benjamin Thiel, are writing a joint memoir about how his gender transition changed each of them and their relationship. Vermillion has also published scholarly articles and shorter creative works, including "The Cereal Aisle" and "Teaching English in War Time." She organizes Mount Mercy's Visiting Writers Series, and she serves as the faculty advisor for its literary magazine, The Paha Review. She teaches Writing and Social Issues, Creative Writing, and a number of British literature courses—including her favorite, Shakespeare.
In spring 2010, Vermillion taught at one of Mount Mercy's partner universities, Canterbury Christ Church University in England, and this experience led her and Assistant Professor of English Christopher DeVault to offer a new travel course, British Literature and Culture. In 2014, they offered a similar travel course in Ireland. Vermillion has accompanied Mount Mercy students on service trips to Kentucky and West Virginia, and in 2006, she was awarded the Mount Mercy Thomas Feld Chair for Excellence in Teaching.
Vermillion loves to read and write, garden, lift weights, and watch women's basketball. She and her husband live in Iowa City with their two cats and three guinea pigs.


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Emilia Gomez, UMA student from El Salvador, shares a recent photo of her class.
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UMA graduates, Kyra Schlosser and Jennifer Brazier started a Montessori School in Clarksburg, W. VA, over a year ago and recently sent a photo of this year's class. They have a total of 11 children but only 9 were there for the photo op.
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Some of the best known grasses are in this family but there are lots of others too. Drained soil in sun suits most of them. Many with fine airy foliage and flowers all summer.
Stipa calamagrostis£3.50
Clumps of upright stems with mid green leaves to 90cm. Topped with soft plumes of feathery golden buff flowers in late summer. Best in good, drained soil in full sun. (syn. Acnatherum c.)
Stipa gigantea£5.00
Giant Feather Grass. The largest early flowering grass we grow. Rich bronze oat-like flowers up to 25cm long and 2m tall. A superb specimen plant and very drought tolerant.
Stipa gigantea 'Gold Fontaene'£6.50
A selection from Ernst Pagels with larger bronze-gold panicles up to 50cm long on 2.5m tall stems. Rather more imposing than the species. Can reflower in autumn. Drained soil in sun.
Stipa lessingiana£3.00
Clumps of very fine bright green leaves and wispy pale buff flowers in summer to 70cm. Hardier and a little bigger than the well known Stipa tenuissima. Drained soil in sun.
Stipa pseudoichu£3.50
Slow growing clumps of upright foliage to 80cm and tall arching stems topped with silvery plumes to 1.8m in summer. Average soil in sun.
Stipa pulcherrima£4.00
This species primarily gorwn for it's very long fluffy awns from the flowers in summer. Neat clumps of fine foliage and the flowers up to 50cm. Drained soil in full sun.
Stipa tenuissima£3.00
Hair-like bright green foliage to 40cm. the flowers fountain up and form a light layer of wispy hair-like material over the top of the foliage. Absolutely stunning. 70cm. Drained soil in sun.
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This is the perfect prank: give your loved ones or friends a gift, placed inside this "Bacon Tuxedo" box. Watch your friend feign enthusiasm and offer an akward "thank you" before finding out the real gift inside! Best of all, there's no need to gift warp anything!
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