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"Baseballs for Millionaires"
I know this is going to sound strange, what with the first Spring Training games starting and all, (I watched the whole White Sox v. D'Backs game today on MLB.TV,) but I need to address another issue. That being, the Rawlings Baseball Factory in Costa Rica. Now, don't leave quite yet. Most people are probably thinking now, "I know, it's terrible, those poor working conditions and the awful pay, how can we do that to people? It isn't fair." Well, economics can go a long way in explaining exactly why this is actually good for the people of Costa Rica. First, this is based off an article that was linked from a comment in "The Baseball Collector" piece on his desire to visit the factory. In any case, I suggest you read the article, but if you don't want to take part in the propaganda that's fine as well.
The article says several discouraging thinks about the dangers of American industry and globalization in Costa Rica. For starters, get this:
The baseball workers typically make about $2,750 a year. A baseball player in the United States makes, on average, about $2,377,000, the Players Association says.
"It is hard work, and sometimes it messes up your hands, warps your fingers and hurts your shoulders," said Overly Monge, 37. Temperatures inside the factory can rise to 90 to 95 degrees, he said, and when they do, "we suffocate."
Wow. Imagine that. Now, let's break this down. First, the wage comparison is invalid. The people making the baseballs make less than the guys jerking them out of the yard because, hey, they just don't have the skill. If they did, I'm sure anyone would pay them $2,000,000 to do so. Also, don't forget that the workers are making their money in Costa Rica, where wages are significantly lower. In fact, not that I'm endorsing a minimum wage (or 'price floor,) but the people making the baseballs are actually making more than Costa Rica's minimum wage.
Why work in the Rawlings Baseball Factory? Or, How can Rawlings find people to work in their awful factory?
Now, the workers are put under stress, the conditions are terrible, etc. So, why do they work there, if its so terrible?
Hard work, but far better than no work at all. Many of the coffee and sugar cane plantations around here have collapsed, done in by the forces of globalization. There is only one other factory in Turrialba, population 30,000. Without baseballs, Mr. Monge said, life here "would be more like Nicaragua," the poor neighbor to the north.
Warny Goméz, 33, worked for four years at Rawlings, put himself through college and became a primary school teacher. "People here have no choice but to work there," he said. "There are almost no other jobs."
So, it turns out that those that are working in the Rawlings plant are actually making what would be considered, in their country, 'good' money. If someone offered me a job where, in four years, I could put myself through college, I would probably take it. Now, it's more complicated than that here – we have student loans, so that's not really necessary, but you get the point. The Rawlings factory has enabled Mr. Goméz to go to college and teach others, where he is making more money and improving the education of those children in his country. Now, imagine if the Rawling's factory didn't exist in Costa Rica. There would be no way out for those who were stuck in the lower class of Turrialba, and no way for those who worked in the plant to better their lives and those of their children. The bottom line is this: workers are always working by choice. In order to keep the business running smoothly, the plant operator must make sure the employees are happy and healthy. If they are underpaid – meaning they can make more money at a similar job – they'll leave and take that job. If not, they'll stay. Simply put, the baseball makers at the Rawlings factory are working there because they want to. Finally, the author of the article leaves us with these wonderful words, after spending the whole time tearing Rawlings apart at the seams, if you will:
Despite their injuries, the two women say they liked the camaraderie and the atmosphere at the Rawlings plant. "I can't complain about the work environment," Ms. Alezondo said. "The ventilation improved over the years," even if the pay did not. There was time to make small talk and good friends.
So, it seems the working conditions aren't even that awful after all. It's important to realize that if these factory workers know what baseball players are making in the US, (something mentioned earlier in the article,) they probably know what working conditions are in the US as well. They probably know that their own conditions don't measure up, and they've probably seen Angelina Jolie and Oprah Winfrey do their number with the sweat shops in Asia. Not certain, but a pretty good bet. It's possible that, while the working conditions certainly aren't great, the workers aren't "suffocating," as Mr. Monge told us earlier.
It would be great if Rawlings could Air Condition their factory, provide long lunch breaks, pay their workers more money, and even design a baseball that didn't require the careful stitching that pains those who make them. But, this would mean baseballs would cost significantly more money, which means we would have to pay more to attend games and MLB would probably use fewer balls per game, meaning Rawlings would sell fewer baseballs. So, why should Rawlings upgrade the conditions in their factory if they're doing fine now, and have enough workers to produce all the baseballs they need?
Finally, I haven't even touched a few basic economic points. That is, the money these workers make is spent in Costa Rica, likely at a market or other Costa Rican-owned business, which means that another Costa Rican is making a better living each time Rawlings makes a baseball. So, even though Rawlings doesn't pay taxes to Costa Rica – because, if Costa Rica demanded they did, they would simply move to a country where it was cheaper for them to do business – they're improving the country's economy.
Again, I encourage you to do your own research, read the article, and leave any comments or email me. However, if you're going to leave a comment telling me I'm flat out wrong, tell me why and back it up. Thanks for reading.
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Nice entry. I enjoyed it.
Maybe you miss this point: "So, if Rawlings would double the workers' wages so they could live with a modicum of decency, it would add just 28 cents to the direct cost to sew the professional baseball.
Under this scenario of decency, the direct cost to sew the ball would now be 56 cents, or just over three percent of the ball's retail price [$0.56 ÷ $16.99 = 0.03296]. It would be quite possible to do this without bankrupting Major League Baseball, or the Rawlings Company."
Found in this article that also descries how baseballs are made: http://www.nlcnet.org/article.php?id=99
As a project engineer for Rawlings in 1986-1989 I was charged with researching countries in the Carribean to establish a new baseball sewing factory. At the time the Haitian factory was having difficulty providing a steady flow of baseballs due to the political unrest. The top three countries we chose from were Honduras, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. No one from myself up to Harry Figgie who owned Rawlings at the time, felt we were looking for a place to take advantage of anyone. We chose Costa Rica and Turrialba as the locals were very excited to have job opportunities beyond the existing agricultural jobs.
I would like to address a few of the concerns.
1. The wage comparison is ridiculous. I remember looking at the profit margins of Rawlings products at that time. The baseball segment of the business (balls only) lost 10% annually. They were losing money on balls sold to MLB in order to market the name. To say the Costa Ricans wages have not improved in 20+ years is incorrect. When we started there the pay was $0.70/ hour which was the national average. This was over double the wages that they paid in Haiti at the time.
2. We thought of sourcing this product complete from Korea or Tiawan where we received other products from at that time. If we had, would the working conditions in those countries be a concern. It seems to me that we are more concerned about Costa Ricans as it is currently a favorite american vacation destination. Are we feeling guilty about exploiting this beautiful country and the people for tourism?
3. As for the carpal tunnel health issue. I was not aware while working at the Haitian factory that anyone was having health issues. Looking back on this I imagine they said nothing as there were no other jobs to be had. These were some of the poorest people in the world, but those working at Rawlings Haiti at least had an income. In the 1980's Rawlings was paying consultants to develop an automatic sewing machine to eliminate the manual labor to sew balls. This is a difficult task in trying to meet the quality level required by MLB. The stitches cannot be twisted or inconsistent in any manner as the balls must be identical in feel. MLB would probably have to accept a variation of the ball to allow the process to be automated, thus eliminating the carpal tunnel health problems.


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A manifesto posted online says the "hacktivist" group Anonymous will hold a "Day of Vengence" (sic) this Saturday (Sept. 24), a coordinated, multistate protest that will include cyberattacks against Wall Street and the New York Police Department.
The letter appeared on Pastebin last night (Sept. 21), announcing that Saturday's protests and cyberattacks will target not only Wall Street and the NYPD, but several targets including so-called "Corrupt Banking Institutions."
It did not say in which cities the physical protests will take place, but the main thrust behind the "day of vengeance" concerns recent demonstrations on Wall Street that, according to the letter, highlighted a serious injustice on the part of the NYPD.
"On September 17, 2011 approximately 15,000 peaceful demonstrators in dozens of cities around the USA gathered, marched – and occupied public space to protest the unjust policies of the US government and the corruption in our financial institutions," the letter writer said.
"The central protest site was in the financial district of New York City, where peaceful protesters faced phalanxes of heavily armed paramilitary police officers from local and federal jurisdictions. The arrests began almost immediately, many for violating the 1845 so called 'mask' laws."
(Anonymous' calling card is the Guy Fawkes mask worn in the movie "V for Vendetta," since adopted by Anonymous as a logo and often worn during protests.)
The manifesto proclaimed that the demonstrations on Wall Street had been "a peaceful occupation of public space," but that the NYPD continued to arrest protestors and on Sept. 20 began confiscating the media equipment used by independent journalists covering the story.
"Anonymous & the other cyber liberation groups around the world together with all the freedom loving people in the USA will NOT stand for this," Anonymous wrote. "We will peacefully yet forcefully resist the abuses of the NYC Police Department. And so Anonymous announces a nationwide 'Day Of Vengence' to take place in dozens of cities across the USA on Saturday – September 24, 2011 at High Noon."
While Anonymous members and supporters take the offensive this coming weekend, the group and its affiliates face more legal action for high-profile hacks. Today (Sept. 22), FBI agents in San Francisco and Phoenix apparently arrested two alleged members of the Anonymous and LulzSec hacking groups.
Cody Kretsinger, a 23-year-old from Phoenix who goes by the screen name "Recursion," was charged with conspiracy and the unauthorized impairment of a protected computer; he is believed to have been involved in LulzSec's hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment (not to be confused with the much larger intrusion into Sony's PlayStation Network), Fox News reported.
The San Francisco arrest netted an alleged member of Anonymous believed to have carried out cyberattacks against Santa Cruz County government websites, Fox News wrote.

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Big Pharma Stocks: Year in Review
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Atripla and ADHD Meds?
Hi! I went to a psychiatrist today and was diagnosed with ADHD. (I've known for a while, but really couldn't be bothered to do anything about it.) It's gotten to the point where I really need to do something and I've decided to go on meds for it. Sadly, there are people that think being a somewhat impulsive, hyperactive chatterbox isn't "appropriate" for a 30 something year old. I saw some posts here on this forum with people that take Adderall, etc. for ADHD and have no problems. The psych wants to put me on Concerta. I'm a little cautious as I am not big on prescription drugs, especially pills. (I refuse to take sleeping pills or pain meds for example.) More specific, taking anything that I feel might interact or have negative effects on the effectiveness of Atripla. Atripla is the the best HIV medicine I've ever been on and after trial and error of a few different combinations, has brought my T Cells from 60 when diagnosed to normal levels and zero viral load and continues to work for the past ten years just as good as it did in the beginning. So, my question is, I've read those reports about amphetamines and stimulants replicating HIV at a faster rate in mice, but nothing in humans. So I'm feeling okay about this, however, the side effects of a lot of these ADHD medicines just seem like non-starters. I don't want to get on one drug for one thing and then have to take six more to deal with the side effects. I've read that some of the Methylphenidates can cause "vivid dreams". I already have some pretty vivid dreams thanks to Atripla. I would prefer to not have them get even more vivid. I'm also concerned about "sexual side effects". The psych seems to think that since I'm single, that isn't an issue. (No, I'm not a eunuch or or a catholic priest last time I checked.) Lastly, I'm seeing some of these drugs that affect the CNS can cause Peripheral Neuropathy (which thanks to HIV and the meds I've been on over the years, I already have some nerve damage in the toes and hands) I'm a bit concerned about this. I am aware that everybody experiences side effects, etc. differently. Is anybody familiar with Concerta and any interactions with Atripla? (I know sometimes the side effects listed don't include everything) Any reason that I should avoid this combo or ask for something different? I meet with a cardiologist/internal medicine specialist tomorrow to get clearance to take stimulants so he'll be checking any potential heart or cardiovascular problems (which is good so I can hopefully stop worrying about dropping dead of a heart attack because of HIV meds). I'd just like some opinions from other people with HIV and ADHD (which to be honest, I thought was a completely made up disease all these years). Thanks all!
I have been taking focalin xr (Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride) for about a year. Some days I take 5 mg somedays 10. Mostly the lower dose. I seem to be skipping more days now after a year on it. Both the therapist and HIV specialist approved it. I was undetectable when I started and still undetectable - to address your worry about these drugs and HIV replication - I can't imagine my docs would have let me take this, if that is a risk.... I don't take Atripla - I take Isentress and Truvada.You seem to be worried about a fair amount of side effects. I haven't noticed anything negative about this drug. I lost some weight when i first started but then it levelled out. Mostly it did what it was supposed to do, psychologically. And nothing else.My experience with drugs provided by my therapist has been very positive, including this one. And quite similar. They are useful for awhile and then I don't seem to need them. I took ssri's, until I didn't need them, and stopped. Same for benzo's. Sleeping pills. I think i'll wind down off the Focalin in about a year, but who knows. Anyway its been helpful for me and I haven't thought twice about any side effects, just the good work it did.
Thank you for your response! I know Focalin and Concerta are similiar so this is reassuring. I hope to not take them forever, but the psych seems to think I will be. (I tend to think meds like this are just a temporary solution while you learn the correct coping mechanisms). I tend to worry about side effects because I always seem to experience them. Years ago I was on ritonovir and norvir for a brief time and ended up in the ER as they shoved a tube down something that no tube should ever be shoved in. I also had a brief trial with wellbutrin that led to sobbing after sentimental Hallmark and Walmart commercials. LOL I figure, expect the worst, but hope for the best. :D
I don't think you should expect the worst, that seems like a bad strategy. But everyone has their own experiences and philosophies about better living modern chemistry, as it were. You have probably been on PLENTY of different prescription medicines in your life that worked and gave you NO freaking side effects. You are remembering the few exceptions. And, sounds like you came out of the bad experiences reasonably unscathed.... I just trust my therapist (shrink) and doctors to do their jobs, and if required, correct any mistakes or missteps in a timely manner...
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Canaport LNG plays a critical role in the region
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Plans to build a massive liquefied natural gas terminal on the east coast of Nova Scotia may have been scrapped due to lack of demand, but the prospects for Saint John's own LNG terminal still look good, says a top executive with Repsol.
Phil Ribbeck, president of Repsol Energy North America - that has a 75 per cent stake in the Canaport LNG terminal – said in a phone interview that the outlook for the Saint John facility remains strong.
"The Canaport terminal is needed," Ribbeck said. "We provide a service right now that no one else can provide." The executive said the Port City's terminal has a "critical" role to play in maintaining a stable supply of natural gas in the region.
"Natural gas production is not always steady and it's not always predictable. You need a buffer that is effectively able to ensure that the markets always get the steady amount of natural gas supply that they've ordered."
Ribbeck said Canaport provides an extension of natural gas supply to power generators and local distribution companies in the New England market.
The terminal – the other 25 per cent of which is owned by Fort Reliance, the parent company of Irving Oil Ltd. – delivers natural gas to the Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline through the Brunswick Pipeline. Back in March, Ribbeck said Canaport plans to double its winter output to New England in 2010-11, up to 800 million cubic feet of natural gas a day.
In August 2009, Exxon Mobil Corp's Sable Offshore Energy Project in Nova Scotia was offline for about two weeks undergoing maintenance. At the time, Canaport said it stepped in to fill the gap and serve customers in Atlantic Canada and the United States.
Ribbeck admitted that recent developments of shale gas in both the United States and New Brunswick, may decrease demand for imported natural gas. But, he said, shale gas development in the province might not pan out, or power generators in the United States currently running coal or nuclear plants might look to switch to a different fuel.
"Regardless of where the need is, Canaport LNG is perfectly positioned to be the most competitive supplier to that region for a long time to come," Ribbeck said, adding, "We already have the facility in a position where we can expand it very easily." He said it's not economic right now, but Canaport would also consider serving markets in Central Canada down the road if the demand was there.
Damien Gaul, an economist and LNG specialist at the U.S. Energy Information Administration, said the decision to cancel the $750 to $900-million Maple LNG terminal planned for Goldboro – about 200 kilometres east of Halifax – was "not really that surprising."
"The market opportunity is no longer as strong or as big as it was in the past," he said in a phone interview. "There's enough capacity on the East Coast of North America to handle our expected imports of LNG for the next couple of decades," he added, noting that forecasts for large increases in LNG shipments to North America turned out to be wrong.
"We reached our peak in 2007 – we were not expecting that to be the case. It doesn't look like we're going to exceed the peak in 2010 and it's not likely to happen in 2011."
The market for LNG imports in the region slowed down for two reasons, said Gaul. First, countries outside of North America were willing to pay more for natural gas, and second, the development of shale gas resources occurred quite quickly and successfully.
However, according to Gaul, some existing terminals, such as Canaport, have certain advantages that may see them utilized at a higher rate. "It's very strategically located to serve northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada markets," he said of the terminal in Saint John.
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Small Business News Roundup: 5/7/10
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- Oil spill prompts CFO to offer small business disaster advice: Is your business located on the southeastern coast? If so, pay special attention to the advice given by Florida CFO Alex Sink on how you can best minimize your losses. The tips are geared toward those in the hospitality industry, but the advice is good for any business whose area has experienced an environmental or natural disaster.
- Citi has $200 million fund for small business lending: Reuters reports some good news for small businesses located in low income communities in the U.S. Citigroup is teaming up with Calvert Foundation and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) to provide $200 million in funding to encourage community development through small business. There was no further information on what qualifies as "low income" or where these communities might be located, but stay tuned for updates if there are any!
- 5 Ways to Use an iPad for Small Business: If you're curious as to what the latest Apple gadget can do for you and your small business, Gerry Blackwell of SmallBusinessComputing.com has some answers for you. Blackwell is clear that the iPad isn't necessarily for every kind of small business, but if you think it could be a good fit for yours, check out exactly how the iPad could make your business more effective and possibly more profitable.
- Small business owners consider vacations again: Well this is good news for small business owners, isn't it? The Washington Post reports on some small business owners who seem to be seeing a light at the end of the recession tunnel — and who are looking forward to some time away from work and stress to recharge their entrepreneurial batteries.
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Chelsea are hoping that Rafa Benitez's love for Spanish striker Fernando Torres could get him to accept an opportunity to trade the striker for Napoli hitman Edinson Cavani plus a wadful of cash in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Torres, who has largely been a failure at Chelsea after his big money more from Liverpool in 2011, threatened to show some glimpses of his best form under Benitez during the closing stages of the season, but it appears to be insufficient to allow him to retain his spot as Chelsea's lead striker heading into the 2013-14 campaign.
The Blues have had their eye on Edinson Cavani for a while now, but are reportedly behind Premier League rivals Manchester City in the race to sign the Uruguayan. Cavani himself is yet to share what his plans for the future are, but Benitez has expressed his desire to keep him in Naples, but the 50 million pound plus rated star could be Napoli's best hope of bringing in some cash that could help strengthen their squad by perhaps 3-4 players.


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Bellevue Elementary School in Detroit has been identified by the state of Michigan as a school in need of improvement. Under No Child Left Behind, Bellevue parents now have the option of transferring their children to a better school within the district. Following are excerpts from a recent Detroit Free Press article covering the decisions of two Bellevue parents:
Patricia Duncan
"Patricia Duncan has never felt her 7-year-old daughter was challenged to excel at Bellevue Elementary School in Detroit. She said she did all she could to change that. She volunteered. She kept on top of Jasmine's studies. And she kept in touch with teacherstrying to be the 'involved parent.'"
"But that wasn't enough, she said. 'She wasn't learning what she should be,' Duncan said Tuesday outside the school on Detroit's east side. ??? This fall, Jasmine will move to Butzel Elementary School, a Detroit public school Duncan has confidence in. Butzel is not among the schools identified as not making adequate yearly progress. 'She's ready to leave. It's not fun for her. She wants to learn,' Duncan said of her daughter. Duncan said she's grateful for the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires states to identify schools that need improvement and forces those schools to adhere to an improvement plan."
Bennie Buckley
"For now, Bennie Buckley plans to keep her son Darius, a second-grader at Pepper Elementary School in Oak Park in the school because she's encouraged that the school will make progress. Her proof? The school plans to provide extra reading help for struggling students."
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"No Child Left Behind is forcing us to have higher standards and to be more accountable," [Dr. Georgia Hubbard, superintendent for the Woodward Academy] said.
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The genetic engineering major is offered through the Department of Biological Sciences where state-of-the-art laboratories allow students to experience biotechnology first-hand. Genetic engineering students develop a basic understanding of molecular genetics as they explore the technology that has led us to recent advances in the field and discover how molecular biology impacts various other fields such as oncology, gene therapy, immunology, medical genetics, etc. All coursework and laboratories emphasize reading, questioning, analyzing, and evaluating assumptions along with development in technical writing and oral presentation skills. Research is a key component to the program's success. Students are continually exposed to research throughout the completion of their coursework as all of the core courses are research-based, illustrating advances in the field through the interpretation of data. In addition, the lab courses include original research projects, some of which are self-designed by the students. Finally, the capstone experience is the development of a proposal to conduct an independent research project in a professor's lab. As part of the thesis option for the degree, students may choose to carry out this project during their senior year (see further information below), but the majority of the Genetic Engineering students opt to take several additional semesters of Independent Research, beginning as early as their sophomore year. Graduates from the Genetic Engineering Program, especially those who complete multiple semesters of independent research, are prepared for: (1) immediate employment as a research technician in an industrial or academic setting, (2) admission to graduate school, or (3) admission to a professional school.
Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Genetic Engineering Program is to provide undergraduate women with an intensive, progressive, and balanced learning experience in cellular and molecular biology, emphasizing theory and laboratory skills. Students develop technical expertise that allows them to directly enter the workforce as laboratory technicians, supporting current research in fundamental biological phenomena as well as applied science fields. Alternatively, the leadership skills developed through independent and collaborative thinking, when combined with the solid background in molecular genetics, prepares students for graduate work in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and other health-related disciplines. Regardless of their future direction, students are required to express their views effectively through written and oral communication, and engage in critical thinking activities that prepare all graduates for a lifetime of learning.
Program Requirements for the Genetic Engineering Major
In addition to a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade-point average, genetic engineering students must have a minimum average of 2.0 in the major. A grade of C- or better is needed for all courses that fulfill major requirements. Students must earn a grade of C- or better in prerequisite courses before proceeding to subsequent courses. Courses transferred in for all majors must be taken less than ten years ago.
Total number of credits required by program: 80 credits
Coursework Requirements for the Genetic Engineering Major
Biology Core Courses (51 credits)
BIO 121 Principles of Biology I 4 credits
BIO 122 Principles of Biology II 4 credits
BIO 235 Ecology, Evolution and Genetics 4 credits
BIO 236 Cell and Molecular Biology 4 credits
BIO 350 Junior Colloquium 2 credits
BIO 356 Science, Ethics & Society 3 credits
CHE 111 Chemical Principles 4 credits
CHE 112 Chemical Equilibrium and Analysis 4 credits
CHE 205 Organic Chemistry I 4 credits
CHE 206 Organic Chemistry II 4 credits
PHY 101 Introductory College Physics I 4 credits
PHY 102 Introductory College Physics II 4 credits
MAT 141 Calculus I 3 credits
MAT 142 Calculus II 3 credits
Genetic Engineering Core Courses (15 credits)
BIO 335 Molecular Genetics I 4 credits
BIO 336 Molecular Genetics II 4 credits
BIO 345 Advanced Recombinant DNA 3 credits
CHE 307 Biochemistry I 4 credits
Genetic Engineering Elective Courses (3 credits)
Choose two courses:
BIO 341 Mammalian Cell Culture and Microscopy 1.5 credits
BIO 343 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 1.5 credits
BIO 344 DNA Sequencing 1.5 credits
BIO 347 Microscopy and Image Analysis 1.5 credits
BIO 349 Protein Purification and Analysis 1.5 credits
Genetic Engineering Elective Courses (11 credit minimum):
Choose three courses, two must contain a lab:
BIO 227 Microbiology
BIO 300 Evolution
BIO 313 Advanced Mendelian and Population Genetics
BIO 323 Advanced Bioinformatics
BIO 327 Microbial Pathogenesis
BIO 332 Developmental Biology
BIO 339 Biology of Cancer
NEU 348 Diseases of the Nervous System
CHE 308 Biochemistry II
CHE 348 Forensic Molecular Biology
Transfer students must take the following courses at Cedar Crest College:
BIO 335 Molecular Genetics I 4 credits
BIO 336 Molecular Genetics II 4 credits
BIO 345 Advanced Recombinant DNA 3 credits
BIO 350 Junior Colloquium 2 credits
BIO 356 Science, Ethics and Society 3 credits
Two Techniques Courses (see list above) 3 credits
Thesis Option
All students, particularly those who are interested in attending graduate school or obtaining a research-based job following graduation, are highly encouraged to participate in independent research, which may culminate in a thesis. The thesis option begins during the student's junior year, as part of Junior Colloquium (BIO 350). Most majors from the Department of Biological Sciences require students to develop a research proposal to investigate an original research question. This experience allows the students to go beyond the basic course information, select a problem that interests them, and apply what they have learned in their coursework to a novel situation. As part of the thesis option, students will spend a minimum of two semesters working with a faculty member to conduct the research outlined in their proposal. They will then develop a written thesis detailing their project, and present their final project to the department in the form of a seminar talk or poster.
Requirements towards fulfilling the thesis include: a.) two semesters (4 credits) of Independent Research (BIO 353) or b.) two semesters of Independent Research (BIO 243) and one semester of Independent Research (BIO 353); and one semester (1 credit) of Senior Thesis and Presentation (BIO 354) with grades of C- or better.
Other Minors and Majors
A concentration in Forensic Science is an option for Genetic Engineering majors. All students in the Forensic Science concentration must take the four core forensic courses (CHE 241, CHE 347, CHE 348, and CHE 361). Additional courses that are not already required for the Genetic Engineering major are Biostatistics (BIO 248) and Instrumental Analysis (CHE 302), Advanced Mendelian and Population Genetics (BIO 313), and Ethics (PHI 200). Two of these courses (CHE 348 and BIO 313 can be used to fulfill GE electives. In addition, there is a research requirement for the Forensic Science concentration. By completing the Thesis Option, as described above, Genetic Engineering students will satisfy this requirement. Please refer to the Forensic Science section of the catalog for details.
Genetic Engineering majors commonly minor in chemistry. This requires one additional chemistry course (CHE 331 or CHE 335). By fulfilling all of the other requirements for a major in Genetic Engineering (i.e.: C- or better in all courses), students will meet the remaining requirements for the chemistry minor. Please refer to the Chemistry section of the catalog for details.
A Genetic Engineering major is not allowed to complete a second major in Environmental Conservation (B.S. or B.A.), Biology, Integrated Biology, Neuroscience or Nuclear Medicine Technology, nor may she minor in Biology.
Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirements fulfilled within the Major
Students fulfill the Technology, Oral Presentation, and Information Literacy requirement through successful completion of the following required courses: BIO 122, BIO 235, BIO 236, BIO 350, and BIO 356. By successfully completing the Genetic Engineering major, students will also satisfy the Writing 2 (BIO 356), Natural Sciences (BIO 121/122), and Mathematics and Logic (MAT 141/142) requirements for the Liberal Arts Program.
Program Outcomes
All Majors within the Department of Biological Sciences have the following three outcomes:
- Students can apply the foundation concepts and principles of the Biological Sciences, including cellular structure and function, genetics and molecular biology, evolution and organismal diversity, and ecology.
- Students can discuss the interaction of science and society, including the ethical practice of science, within the local, national, and global community.
- Students can write about and interpret the methodologies of scientific research.
Genetic Engineering Major Outcomes
- Students will recall molecular pathways and processes in fine detail.
- Students will engage in critical thinking as they develop scientific methodologies and use technological skills to conduct original research.


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|Sep 26 2012, 01:51 PM Post #1
Thursday, September 27
Melanie tells chad she is going to see her mom by herself without him
She needs time and space
He says away from me?
A few hours ago we were planning our wedding
I said I was sorry
She says I know you are sorry and you were just trying to protect me
He says I still love you dont you love me anymore
EJ and Howard are outside the square
Howard asks Ej if he wants
Hernandez dead?
Ej says no, Im not going to do this my fathers way
I dont want blood on my hands
No we have to find another way to bring him down once and for all
Rafe tells sami It was just dinner no strings
She says that was before you kissed me
And I thought it felt like a year ago and everything was perfect
He says it was never perfect
She says are you telling me you didn't feel anything?
Will and sonny on the couch at the square
Will says this is a Good place to study
But I dont feel like thinking about economics right now
Sonny says I know what you mean
They kiss
Lucas walks up behind them and sees them
Marlena goes to visit Brady
He was just on the phone with Belle
Marlena wants to see how he is doing
He says he is doing fine
Nick says why tell me you barley know me
She thanks him for giving her the courage to do the right thing
Chad says he made a mistake
She says it wasnt just one mistake
Gabi hired someone to pretend to be her stalker, he kidnapped me and almost killed me and you didnt tell me when you found out and you never would have
You dont think I can handle my own life
He says one of the reasons I fell in love with you cuz you were strong and feisty
The last few weeks we have been mess
She says You made it worse
He says you are furious at me and not gabi?
She says Im furious with gabi, just cuz I didn't call the police doesnt mean I will ever be able to forgive her
He says what about me can you ever forgive me?
Ej says now that Samanthas sister is out of the picture, her and rafe are
Growing closer
Which is making it difficult for me to discredit him in her eyes
So we need to do something now before this bloody baby is born
Howard says and before she falls in love with him again
EJ thats not going to happen
Nor will he be a father to my child
This thing has to be planned perfectly
Samantha has to have no idea I had a hand in this
Howard says and you live happily ever after?
Ej says I will live a lot more happily than he will.
Rafe says The kiss was . I want to talk to you about this but I cant right now
She says is something wrong do you need help?
He says I need for you to stop pushing me right now
For once in your life can you do that?
Mel says I don't know if I will be able to forgive you or see you the same way again
Its why I Have to go alone and figure out some things
He says out of sight out of mind?
She says Never
I need to do some thinking about what I want to do with the rest of my life
He says I need to know if Im going to be a part of that life
Lucas watches Sonny and Will
Sonny says we should get back to work
The quicker we study the more time we will have to do what ever
Lucas comes over and says hi
He says economics is tough
Sonny gets a text
He has to go to the coffee house
He leaves
Lucas sits with Will
Asks if he is alright
Will Says yeah
Lucas says When were you going to tell me you guys were an item?
Will says he doesnt want to talk about it right now
Lucas says that makes 2 of us but if this is what you want I'm happy for you
Will asks him if he wants anything
He is going to get something
Lucas says no he has errands to run
Will leaves.
Nick says he can never judge anyone
She says what I did was awful
He says yeah it was but he understands how it all started out
She says something like this will never happen to me ever again
He believes her
But she should talk to a lawyer
She says my brother is working on that,,,,He is a cop
He says you were a victim too
Did you know Andrew was an escaped mental patient?
She says no
He says Stop acting so guilty ,unless you want to go to prison for what you did?
Mel says she doesn't know if she is coming back
All she can think about is herself right now
Do you want a clean break?
He says no I will wait for you for as long as it takes
Give me a little hope here
I won't give up on us
Ill see you before you go
She cries
He is in tears
As he leaves
Howard says what would you like me to do?
Ej says think on it and be ready when I call you
Howard says will do and he leaves
Chad calls Ej
Says Im sorry to bother you
EJ says chad whats wrong
Chad says I need your help and I didnt know who else to turn to
EJ says thats what brothers are for what can I do ?
Im on my way
Rafe says It was a kiss spur of the moment, it happened, I enjoyed it
It was Amazing and reminded me of all the great times we had
but sometimes a kiss is just a kiss
Sami says and sometime its not
He says the feelings we had don't just go away
But neither does the betrayal
I don't trust you right now and I dont know if I ever will
Brady tells marlena he still wakes up every morning and expects to see Madison next to him
But thank god for his job
He doesnt have time he is so busy
He still misses working with his dad
She says he misses you too but he knows whats best for you right now
Brady says He has been so amazing
I blamed him and you for whatever was going wrong in my life and it was wrong
Thank you for supporting me you always did and i owe you both
Sami says I get it,I broke your trust and threw away our marriage and broke your heart
He says yeah you did
She says can you say you are happier now than you were when we were together
He says I cant do this right now
She says of course see ya later we are done
Sami leaves
Justin calls rafe says he can meet with him
Sami walks in the square
Says to herself ,It meant something I don't care what rafe says
Adrienne meets Justin at the square
She says her yoga classes were cancelled
He says wish I knew,I just made an appointment with rafe
They kiss
She notices Will walking by
She says dont worry, Im not interfering I learned my lesson
he says but you are still not happy
Adrienne says I don't want him to break my sons heart
He says they are kids, they are bound to get their hearts broken part of life
She says you are probably right
Ej is at chads
He says I'm sorry
Chad says not as sorry as I am
EJ says so Mel expects you to sit here twiddling your thumbs while she is in Europe carefully weighing if she wants to come back to you?
Chad says it's not like that ,I cant believe Gabi opened her damn mouth, if that little bitch had of done what she was told, none of this would have happened
EJ says What does Gabi Hernandez have to do with all this?
Gabi tells nick about when she found out Andrew had mel she didn't tell anybody cuz he said he would call the police and she freaked out
She can't live feeling guilty like this
She is telling people who matter
He says let rafe find a lawyer get a good defence stay away from chad and Melanie
He says he should get back to work
Melanie comes to the pub
Lucas visits Sami
He stopped by to pick up a picture Allie drew
He says he saw Will with sonny
Sami says good, so they are still friends after what happened with Adrienne
He says from what I saw they are more than friends
I saw them kissing each other right in the town square for everyone to see
Will goes to the coffee place
Adrienne sits with him
She says she knows he overheard something she should have never said
She was wrong and hopes he can forgive her
Sonny is watching
Gabi tells Melanie,There is nothing worse than being betrayed by a friend and she will accept her punishment
But she never wanted her to get hurt
EJ says Why didn't you tell the police when you learned what gabi had done
Chad says Mel was in a bad place, I didn't want her to think she couldn't trust one of her best friends
And then nick got paroled
And it seemed like it was too much
Ej says it would have been easier coming from you
Chad says I get that but I didn't think that Gabi would be confessing all over the place we had a deal
I knew she was a liar but I didn't think she would risk going to jail
EJ says You almost went to jail when you beat up nick
Chad says it was stupid
EJ says you were defending the woman you loved
Chad says I was being an idiot
EJ says you were acting like a Bloody hero
Did she ever heard of Othello ?
Chad says I dont know, but I have but it didnt end too well
I can't believe this Nick and Gabi get to go on with their merry lives
While I lose the woman I love ,
Ej says what would you like me to do about this?
Chad says I want gabi to pay and I need to think of a way from keeping mel from leaving Salem, cuz if she does I will lose her
Can you help me?
Sami says she is glad Will and sonny worked things out but you don't seem glad
Lucas says I want what Will wants I just wish he could be more discreet about it
Sami says its easier to talk the talk
And say you are ok with your son being gay than to see your son living the life of a gay man
He says I love our son but after seeing him making out with another guy like that for everyone to see maybe I need time to get used to it and then I will be fine
She says you dont have a lot of time you have to find a way to get use to it
Sonny and Will are good for each other
He says Sonny is a good kid
She says and you are a good dad
Will says its ok
She says no it is never ok to tear someone down because of their family
Will accepts her apology
She says I will let you get back to your studies she leaves
She tells Sonny she apologized and Will accepted
Hope you can do the same thing
He says I do.
Justin says this is tricky
I need more info about what your sister did
Rafe says Im not sure of all the details
justin says maybe I should speak to her
Rafe says that would be best and he will pay him
Help my sister I would really appreciate it
Mel says she is leaving Salem
Going to go visit her mom
I shouldn't be the one who has to walk away from their life
Gabi says Are you going to turn me in before you leave
Mel says No it would be a long drawn out process and even though you arent directly responsible for what happened to me
You set the plan in motion and I just don't care enough about you
But its not over
Chad is out for your blood so watch your back
She wont let Gabi say anything
She Says goodbye
Mel wants to talk to Nick
Cant believe chad did that to him
She is so sorry
Ej says first thing, take a deep breath and pull yourself together
Melanie hasnt left town yet
Just leave this with me ,I can fix it
Chad says Thank you
You think you can convince mel to give me another chance?
EJ says trust me
He leaves
Marlena tells Brady, her and his dad are always here to support him
He says he knows
The way you have always been there for me I will always be there for you and dad always
They hug
Sonny sits with Will
He says he doesnt want to look at books tonight
Will says there is a Hitchcock festival going on down town
They make a date
Will says he doesnt want to disrupt his academic pursuits
Sonny says My mom said college was all about finding your passion
He kisses him on the cheek
Adrienne watches,,, smiling
Nick tells mel it wasnt her fault chad beat him, chad loves her and thought he did something to her
He is ok but but she isnt
She says I almost married someone I dont know
And this wouldnt be my first time doing that
Maybe its me who doesnt know myself at all
He says if I hadnt of come to Salem
You wouldn't be asking yourself any of those questions
Ooops Sorry looks like some of the write up didnt get posted
Edited by Skye, Sep 26 2012, 04:14 PM.
|Sep 26 2012, 01:56 PM Post #2
Oh shut up Melanie.
Thanks Skye!! The Sonny/Will scenes sound nice!
|Sep 26 2012, 02:06 PM Post #3
Woohoo Justin and Adrienne! Something worth tuning in for.
Justin in lawyer mode.
WTH is that bitch Melame leaving? ugh!!! Enough of her crap.
Sonny- you are heading towards a broken heart in the future. :(
Edited by Mirage75, Sep 26 2012, 02:07 PM.
|Sep 26 2012, 02:10 PM Post #4
I really need Lucas to talk to Justin about how he is feeling. To get the male perspective of how he feels watching his gay son make out with another man....I don't like how they left the Adrienne and Lucas scene, but I suspect that when they pick it up tomorrow the conversation will continue and it won't be so bad.
Nice to see Lumi on friendly terms again....and I guess it is totally unrealistic to believe that no one was going to be opposed to WilSon...my thing is at least Adrienne's excuse is somewhat plausible, she thinks her son deserves better than Will....what is Lucas' excuse..that he's uncomfortable with their PDA?
|Sep 26 2012, 02:16 PM Post #5
I would love to see Lucas go talk to Justin about share his feelings about Wilson. I hope they do continue the Adrienne/Lucas scenes on Friday's show. I want to know more about Lucas' feelings about it all.
|Sep 26 2012, 02:19 PM Post #6
|Will and Sonny! WooHoo! :cheer: I just don't enjoy watching anymore unless they are on.
|Sep 26 2012, 02:20 PM Post #7
|Ej planning big revenge on rafe wow i didnt see that coming....not
|Sep 26 2012, 02:21 PM Post #8
Will/sonny sounds cute
Melanie Posted Image
Justin and Adrienne kiss awwwwwwwwww
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|Sep 26 2012, 02:21 PM Post #9
|Loving the Wilson scenes :wub: :wub:
|Sep 26 2012, 02:24 PM Post #10
i hope so too
beside i think bryan will love to have scenes with wally bryan grandma us huge wally fan
Edited by Partnersincrime, Sep 26 2012, 04:15 PM.
|Sep 26 2012, 02:40 PM Post #11
The Marlena/Brady scenes sound nice, but where the hell is John? Would it kill them to show him being this wonderful supportive Dad or God forbid to show J&M on screen together. It's clear these writers have no use for Drake and only care for Marlena as a prop/sounding board for Sami and Will. Well, that's no enticement to watch. I can't stand Sami. And as good as the scenes between Marlena & Will are, I'm really starting to not only not care, but to actually resent them as yet another day passes without so much as eye contact across a crowded room for my favorite couple. Thanks a lot Days. It's official I now could care less about Kristen's return and J&M's "big story" because the only thing I have any faith in is that it won't amount to anything more than Drake getting 5 minutes of air time every 2-3 weeks and Marlena telling her spawn in broad, uninteresting strokes what's supposedly going on that the audience isn't seeing. Thanks, but no thanks.
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|Sep 26 2012, 02:51 PM Post #12
What else is new? Wilson Sonny Adrienne Justin :wub:
Nick + Gabi :wub:
Chad EJ Henchmen :sleep:
SAFE still like that they are guarded with each other
Lucas + Sami nice scenes but couldn't they have come up with a better excuse for him to show up then "He's there to pick up a drawing Alille drew for him?" LOL. I thought they were supposed to "bump" into each other... Last but not least the Brady and Marlena scenes sound good. :wub2: Only thing missing was JOHN!!!!
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|Sep 26 2012, 02:51 PM Post #13
Anyone else find it odd that Days seems to be leaving WilSon out of the weekly spoilers? :shrug: Makes me think there might be some WilSon next week.
I'm not a big WilSon fan or anything but I hope Days isn't attibuting the gay romance as the main reason for the ratings falling. Because practically everything since the CH has sucked!
NABI scenes sound okay. So ready for Melanie to leave. EJ talking about getting rid of Rafe- how original :eyeroll: . EJ getting involved with Chelanie drama- stupid. Though brief, I'm happy to see Brady, Justin, and Adrienne. I hate that Lucas is going to be the disapproving family member and that all of his dialogue from now on will probably be just about Will. How many times has Adrienne talked about Will hurting Sonny? Could Days be anymore heavyhanded with the foreshadowing? We get it. We know what's going to happen.
Overall, just a meh episode. Like most of the others we've seen lately.
|Sep 26 2012, 03:30 PM Post #14
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|Sep 26 2012, 03:51 PM Post #15
I'm not sure what the reason is behind that. Those are the only spoilers I'm really looking for. Maybe they are trying to cut down on controversy by not drawing any more attention to it? But they really did push them last week, so I don't know. :shrug: I would think they would try to push the only story that is actually working right now (at least in my eyes ;) ) All I do know is that I hope they are on next week and that the lack of spoilers is just that, because the rest of the spoilers just don't do anything for me.
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|Sep 26 2012, 03:57 PM Post #16
Gabi is getting what should be Abigail's screentime. This is just so wrong and so unfair on so many levels.
Wilson's scenes sound adorable :wub2: :wub:
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|Sep 26 2012, 04:01 PM Post #17
Not only am I very confident they are on next week, I think there is a chance they have sex next week. At the very least, I bet the topic is discussed. They can't keep their hands or lips off each other so it is just a matter of time at this point. Also, I think Will gives up his gay virginity before we learn of Gabi's pregnancy. She is six weeks along next week so it won't be long before she realizes she is pregnant. Will and Sonny should be hitting the sheets any day now.
|Sep 26 2012, 04:14 PM Post #18
Don't scare me like that. I am a big skeptic on everything so I tend to dissect why things happen as they do :lol: . I don't know what to make of the lack of Will and Sonny spoilers. One would think if the show thought they were bringing in ratings they would put them in spoilers like they were doing? But then they did the big TV Guide promo online for their kiss? But maybe they believe fans that like Will and Sonny or would be intrigued by them to watch the show would be more online fans? That concerns me then because maybe they feel the general fans of the show would not be interested and why they are promoting them through a different method? I hate also how the ratings dropped when they did because the timing sucks as a WilSon fan. But putting my biases aside there is so much right now that fans don't like about the how and Will and Sonny seem to be the only reason many fans are watching.
Will and Sound so good for tomorrow and I am very surprised it wasn't in any real spoilers especially since it connects to Lucas and Adrienne. There was a small bit about Lucas seeing them kiss but it seemed very insignificant judging by spoilers. So this is a bit concerning now :shrug: .
Edited by michr544125, Sep 26 2012, 04:16 PM.
|Sep 26 2012, 04:15 PM Post #19
I doubt things will move that fast. I could see it if they were not meant to be a long-term couple. But otherwise I think it will be drawn out....which I think works best for a true romance. I don't want to see them jump into bed so soon...I also think it's too soon for Gabi to find out she's pregnant. It may be six weeks our time, but I doubt it has been that long in Salem (although I may be wrong). It seems like it's too soon for that. I kind of think that information (if it does happen) will come out right before WilSon have sex....that way they postpone it for a while longer.
|Sep 26 2012, 04:19 PM Post #20
|I am starting to doubt that Gabi will be pregnant. She would be throwing up by now if she was, or talking about being late or soemthing. I think she probably spills the beans to Sonny, thinking he already knew. I can imagine the scene now: at the pub, sitting at a table, Gabi saying, "It's so cool that you forgave Will for sleeping with me. I hope you can forgive me, too. I know he was out, I just needed comfort." Sonny will be pissed and want a "break" from Will. I'm thinking this'll happen in November Sweeps, maybe after WilSon sex. I am so glad that, despite the Safe scenes, tomorrow's show is not based on Sami and her men. We finally get to see Brady and Marlena, as well as Justin and Adrienne, which is good. Lucas thing is realistic, but kinda stupid. EJ's conversation with Chad is dumb as all hell, but it's nice to see him doing something other than flirting with The Beast. EJafe is boring and dull, but I thought seeing Rafe/Gabi interaction, Gabi/Justin and Rafe/Justin was nice. These characters just don't usually interact, and the same goes with Lucas and Adrienne, so it was refreshing. The Lumi scenes were fine, but why did Lucas just come by for a drawing? LOL. But the episode tomorrow sounds like one worth watching.
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The Newlymeds have returned from Austin where we were able to celebrate the wedding of two of our new friends. We are at the beginning of the wedding circuit and always look forward to sharing in others' specials days. (and hopefully weekends, if Doctor J can squeeze in two days off in a row) Our wedding was such a magical time for us, and now it is fun to watch our friends experience the same special moment!
Doctor J hopped on a plane after an overnight shift and arrived in Austin on Saturday morning. After a little flag football and a long nap, he was all geared up for the evening's festivities. I spent the day brunching with a dear childhood friend at South Congress Cafe and enjoying the town. I also took a lovely walk around Town Lake, one of my favorite Austin activities.
We then got ready for the wedding and enjoyed a fun evening TOGETHER!
Here is a picture of one of the flower girls dancing the night away. Don't you just love the innocence.
Being a wedding planner and also having the experience of just planning my own wedding, I always love to take in all of the little details. Two of my favorite details from the wedding were:
1) These creative bride & groom tissues that were placed on a tray before you walked into the ceremony
2) This beautiful chuppah was silk screened with family pictures from all generations.
We then road tripped it back to the big D with our friends C & L who also happened to be in Austin for the weekend. We chatted about our weekends, celebrities and even found a truck stop with both Wendy's and McDonalds! Wendy's for the frosty + McDonalds for the mighty kids meal + Doctor J = one happy girl.


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And the UK's bottom Jew is...
Shunned by the JC Power 100, at least I'm not on the list of the 10 least influential people in the community
Each week last month I scanned the JC Power 100 list. I wasn't in 60-100. The next week I wasn't in 30-60. And finally I wasn't in 1-30. For those slower readers, allow me to summarise by saying that I therefore wasn't anywhere in the top 100 Jews or influencers of Jewish life in Britain. Which makes you wonder what I'm doing at the bottom of this page at all. Just a hang-over from the Ned Temko days, I suppose.
Oh yes, most of the other people who occupy this slot were in the list. Melanie was there, so was Jonathan, and Danny had shot up to number 11.
Wormwood! There was nothing that could sugar this bitter pill of perceived influencelessness, not even the knowledge that the constructors of this pernicious register had missed out such obvious power-brokers in the New Pale of Settlement as the Mayor of Radlett and the Chief Executive of Hertfordshire County Council. I wasn't even in the "Ten to watch".
I was moaning about this to some Jew or other, who replied that he had a friend who was miffed by his own inexplicable omission, and phoned up the authorities, to be told that he had in fact come in at around 250.
Extraordinary! 250 is a long way to go, and it occurred to me that it wasn't impossible that the full, unpublished, list actually included every single one of us. Which meant that there must be, somewhere, a catalogue of the 10 least influential Jews, or people who had made no contribution whatsoever — one way or another — to Jewish life in Britain.
Well, readers, I was right. A sub-committee of the original selection panel had been beavering away at the edge of insignificance. A panel comprising Rabbi Lionel Blue, Rabbi Victor Black, Rabbi Shlomo Green and Rabbi Mordecai O'Flynn had convened and, after much agonising (mostly over what refreshment to take at lunch-time), had agreed on the JC Register of Bottom Jews of Britain. They had also jotted down on a scrap of paper the names of 10 people under no circumstances to give a second thought to, but they lost it.
The sub-committee (they told me) was not rewarding the do-gooding schmucks who make the sandwiches at synagogue events, or have nothing better to do with their time than to hang around after meetings in the hope of saying something rude about the JC. Such people are too significant. No, they were looking for those who either had no discernible vision at all for Jewish life in this country, or else an obviously stupid one, and who wielded just about no influence upon Jewish (or indeed practically any other kind of) life.
In fact, this turns out to be the second year that the Bottom Jews have been nominated, and in 2008 there are five new entrants to replace the three who (we presume) died and the two whose names the panel just couldn't recall. Naturally, all the Bottom Jews are male.
I can reveal that they are (in reverse order):
10. As last year, Professor Geoffrey Alderman.
9. Overlooked in 2007, and therefore included precisely because he was so easily overlooked, Rabbi Damdin Ukhbayar, 107, of the Mongolian Synagogue, Hendon, just under the fly-over.
8. Solly Perreira, 72, chairman, treasurer and secretary of Sunderland branch of Jews for Jesus.
7. Max Mosley.
6. Professor Jacqueline Gilligan, 56. Founder of the breakaway Even More Independent faction of the Independent Jewish Voices.
5. Gary Sheinwald of Pinner. Now 16, Gary is good at PE. And that's all. OK. So he's in with a shout for representing Britain in triathlon at the Beijing Olympics, but his maths GCSE was a catastrophe. Not like his sister Natasha, who got 8 A stars and is going to Cambridge. Have you seen his trousers? Any lower and he'd be a mohel's sandwich-board.
Still, that would get him off this list.
4. Morry Rosenberg, 67, of Elstree. Routinely left sitting in the dark in front of a blank TV screen by his wife, Greta, who forgets that he's there and switches everything off before retiring to bed alone. Morry's influence doesn't extend as far as his own living-room, let alone the Jewish community.
3. Bozo Birnbaum, 41, pointless heir to the stocking fortune and recreational skier. Married a Japanese model. Enough said.
2. Angus McFadden of the Old Lighthouse, Muckle Flugga, Shetland, has never met a Jew in all his 60 years, and doesn't care if he never meets one. On the other hand, he's not that bothered if he does.
And finally, at number one: Ben Rich. Public-affairs professional and chair of the JC Power List. A man who tries to big himself up by adding the word "senior" to his otherwise unimpressive moniker. But who, in their right minds, will ever pay attention to anything that this man says? Not me, Moishe.


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