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Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we're tracking every last dollar.
Today: an Assistant Managing Editor working in Academic Publishing who makes $42,000 per year and spends some of her money this week on running socks.
Occupation: Assistant Managing Editor
Industry: Academic Publishing
Age: 28
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: $42,000
Paycheck Amount (1x/month): $3,485 (before taxes) + $100-200/month from massage and freelance writing side hustles
Gender Identity: Woman
Industry: Academic Publishing
Age: 28
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: $42,000
Paycheck Amount (1x/month): $3,485 (before taxes) + $100-200/month from massage and freelance writing side hustles
Gender Identity: Woman
Monthly Expenses
Rent: $470 ($940 total, split evenly with my wife)
Loans: $0 (significant faculty family member tuition discount)
Cell Phone: $0 (riding that family plan)
Health Insurance: $0 (health/vision/dental covered by employer)
Internet: $73 (I pay for internet; my wife pays ~$50 for utilities)
Gym: $10 (+ $39 annual fee)
Spotify + Hulu: $5 (bundled through wife's student account)
Netflix: $0 (wife pays for it)
Amazon Prime: $0 (wife pays $6/month via student account)
HBONow: $16
Roth IRA: $100
403(b): $174 (Right now, I'm contributing 5% of my paycheck; next year, my employer will match 10% if I increase my contribution to 7.5%. Planning on doing that!)
Savings: $50 to shared savings/$200 or so to personal savings (my wife and I each have our own personal accounts and a shared savings account)
Rent: $470 ($940 total, split evenly with my wife)
Loans: $0 (significant faculty family member tuition discount)
Cell Phone: $0 (riding that family plan)
Health Insurance: $0 (health/vision/dental covered by employer)
Internet: $73 (I pay for internet; my wife pays ~$50 for utilities)
Gym: $10 (+ $39 annual fee)
Spotify + Hulu: $5 (bundled through wife's student account)
Netflix: $0 (wife pays for it)
Amazon Prime: $0 (wife pays $6/month via student account)
HBONow: $16
Roth IRA: $100
403(b): $174 (Right now, I'm contributing 5% of my paycheck; next year, my employer will match 10% if I increase my contribution to 7.5%. Planning on doing that!)
Savings: $50 to shared savings/$200 or so to personal savings (my wife and I each have our own personal accounts and a shared savings account)
Day One
5:30 a.m. — I wake up to a wet nose poking my face. My dog, V., needs to go outside. I'm groggy and feel a little wobbly from one-too-many drinks the night before. V. does her business, I guzzle a full glass of water, and we both pile back in bed.
9 a.m. — Once again, the dog is my alarm clock. She's been patient to accommodate us sleeping in (weekends are amazing), but she's eager to get out on a walk. My wife, L., is a saint and volunteers to take V. out. I slowly wake up, make some coffee, tidy up our apartment, and settle in with a book. I'm reading Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo.
10 a.m. — L. and V. are back from the squirrel hunt. I make us cheesy scrambled eggs and toast. We watch an episode of Cheer on Netflix while we eat. We're kind of hooked. Cheerleading is definitely not a go-to interest but this docuseries is surprisingly compelling and queer.
12 p.m. — L. and I go for a run. I'm doing five miles and she's planning on continuing on for four more. L. is a runner and training for a marathon. I run for the endorphins. It's unseasonably warm in Pittsburgh — 70 degrees in January. Beautiful, but ugh, climate change.
1 p.m. — Oof. That run slayed me. Maybe I'm still hungover. But I'm glad I got outside and moved for an hour. Leftover pizza and a big glass of water for lunch. It tastes amazing. Under my runner's high delusions, I buy a three-pack of running socks on clearance from Running Warehouse. $14.71
2 p.m. — L. gets back and we hop in the shower. L.'s birthday was on Tuesday, but it also coincided with the start of the spring term (she's a PhD student) so we haven't had a chance to celebrate with friends yet. It was kind of a bummer week for her, so we're going to a gay bar tonight to properly ring in the birthday. We part ways for the afternoon — L. to a coffee shop to work and me to the couch with another cup of coffee and my book.
4 p.m. — I take V. to the dog park. She's been desperate to play with other dogs and we finally have the weather for it. Thank goodness, there are three other dogs romping around when we arrive. V. jumps into the madness. Few things make me happier than seeing my dog happy. Afterward, I stop at Aldi for groceries (I freaking love Aldi). I pull in a big haul for the week — eggs, milk, bread, tortillas, coffee, butter, veggies, spinach, apples, blueberries, avocados, cheese, snacks, the works. (The total comes to $56.36, but L. sends me $28 to split it.) V. snoozes sweetly the whole way home. $28.36
6 p.m. — I crack open a beer and make dinner — butternut squash and black bean enchilada skillet. I'm trying to get better at cooking. We save a lot of money when we curb our restaurant spending, but my motivation to cook seems to falter mid-week.
8:30 p.m. — Party time! When we get to the bar, it's still pretty dead. We get conversation-cornered by a stranger who tells us a detailed account of his recent dreams about his ex-boyfriend. Yikes. But then things pick up, our friends arrive, and we have a great time. We stay late enough for the drag show. L. is tipsy-cute and beaming. I'm glad she's getting the fun birthday she deserves. I pay for our drinks (two PBRs for me and two G&Ts for L.), which are way cheaper than I expect. We fall into bed by 1:30 a.m., exhausted and happy. $18
Daily Total: $61.07
Day Two
9 a.m. — Another slow morning. I take V. on a walk and let L. sleep in. We have bagels and coffee for breakfast and watch another episode of Cheer. This show is so good. V. is snuggled in between us. I never want the weekend to end.
12 p.m. — I'm starting to get antsy about getting the day started. I'm still in my sweatpants. I love weekends and the luxury of laziness, but I'm also built for productivity. If I don't have a task, I start to get existential about my day. I eat enchilada leftovers for lunch and then get started on meal prep for the week. I make rice, curried red lentils, and biscuits. That should last us a few lunches. Still wearing those sweatpants…
4:30 p.m. — I have band practice today. We usually don't practice ocer the weekend, but we have a gig coming up next week. I play rhythm guitar, but I'm also learning bass for about half of our songs. Practice is a little stilted today; everyone seems tired. The lead guitarist brings Yuengling to share, I drink one.
7 p.m. — I make a quick dinner of pesto pasta, green beans, and some "take & bake" french bread (Aldi for the win). I drink a Rhinegeist Pale Ale with dinner. With L. running more and more miles for her training, we're eating more pasta and bread. I'm not training for anything, but loving the carb-land menu.
9 p.m. — L. and I snuggle into bed and watch the newest episode of The L Word: Generation Q. It's soap-opera-bad but holds such a nostalgic place for us since we both watched the original back when we were closeted and baby gays. I will show up for any queer representation, even if it's a little forced. We fall asleep around 11. RIP weekend.
Daily Total: $0
Day Three
5:30 a.m. — Back to the workday routine. V. and I face the chilly morning long enough for her to pee, and then back to bed for a few more minutes.
7 a.m. — I force myself awake after a few failed attempts. I eat a bagel and some blueberries for breakfast and start a New Yorker article about the increasing need for indigenous translators in immigration court. V. and I bundle up and walk to an abandoned baseball diamond. I can let her off-leash here, which she loves. A doggo friend from next door is there (yay!), so they romp around for a good 20 minutes.
8 a.m. — L. is up when we get back. We commiserate about the start of the week together. We regularly joke about quitting work/school and moving back to the Pacific Northwest. One can dream. Quick kiss goodbye and I'm out the door. Traffic is terrible on Monday mornings. I practice deep breathing and listen to a Reply All podcast episode about robocalls.
12 p.m. — My morning goes by quickly. I close out a few manuscripts, send out author queries, chat with my editor about corrections, and go down a few Google rabbit trails on L Word recaps, NYTimes existential despair, and Reddit. Lentils and rice for lunch!
5 p.m. — Back home. I wrestle with the dog while L. finishes up some writing. She and I go on a walk together and catch up about our days. Neither of us feels like making a big dinner, so we eat fried eggs and kale. Breakfast for dinner is the best. L. does the dishes, and I start the first chapter of Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino.
8 p.m. — L. and I go over to a friend's house to watch The Bachelor (I contain multitudes, okay?). My gas light went on as I was coming home from work, so we stop at a gas station on the way. I fill up the tank and L. runs in to buy a bottle of wine. Gas comes to $37.15. At our friend's house, I chow down on some Pirate's Booty and drink two glasses of wine. The Bachelor does not disappoint. #Champagnegate. L. and I head back home around 10 and are snoozing by 11. $37.15
Daily Total: $37.15
Day Four
5:30 a.m. — You know the drill. Sleepy V. needs to pee. We're both relieved to get back in bed.
7:30 a.m. — I wake up way late, feeling really sluggish and groggy. I take a three-minute shower, hustle V. through a walk around the neighborhood, and throw some blueberries, Greek yogurt, and granola in a container for breakfast. Thankfully, my morning routine can be streamlined — deodorant and hair product are really my only two cosmetics. But I still hate feeling rushed.
9 a.m. — At the office, I finally get a blessed cup of coffee and eat my breakfast. I start in on a new manuscript. L. knows that I left the house kind of grumpy and flustered. She sends me a sweet email.
1:30 p.m. — I'm in the post-lunch slump. I can't seem to wake up today. I eat an apple and start in on a second (third?) cup of coffee.
5 p.m. — Oof. The rest of the workday was a slog, but I made it! L. and V. are on a walk when I get home. I tidy up and start dinner — a big salad, roasted cauliflower, and the rest of that take & bake loaf. I'm craving a beer, but we don't have any in the fridge. It's probably for the best. I'm trying not to drink as much on weekdays. For me, it's less of a volume issue and more just a matter of habit. Working on it!
5:30 p.m. — We're running low on dog food, so I put in a big Chewy order. V. is a picky eater (one of her many neuroses), so we've started mixing in fancy Rachael Ray wet food with her dry food. I also order a bunch of different dog treats and chewies for our elderly cat's joint pain (oh yeah, we have a cat!). The Chewy order comes to $46.68, but L. sends me $20 to split it. $26.68
7 p.m. — After dinner, L. and I go to the gym for a quick workout. My brain needs it after a kind of stagnant workday.
8 p.m. — I FaceTime with my sisters. None of us live in the same state, so we check in every week or so. I miss them.
9 p.m. — L. and I watch the last episode of Cheer (*sob*) and eat popcorn in bed. Both of us are feeling kind of anxious/tired, and we have a ping-pongy conversation about schedule logistics before bed. L.'s graduate program is demanding. So far, we've worked it out so that V. can get two walks a day and not be home alone for too long, but it requires some flexibility and negotiation on our part. We figure it out and hit the hay around 10:30.
Daily Total: $26.68
Day Five
7 a.m. — I guess V. decided to sleep in this morning! I'm grateful for the extra hour of uninterrupted sleep. Blueberries, yogurt, and granola for breakfast. I start another New Yorker article (destined to be unfinished...there are not enough hours in the day to keep up with the New Yorker!) and drink some coffee before taking V. on a walk.
8:30 a.m. — The office is quiet when I arrive. I'm fairly new to this job (I started in December), so I'm still getting to know coworkers and figuring out the office vibe. I pour myself a cup of coffee, turn on some nondescript electronic tunes (unfortunately, my brain won't let me listen to music with words while I'm editing), and get to work!
12 p.m. — Our office manager emails everyone that a pizza food truck is parked outside. Best news all week! I brought a packed lunch of lentils and rice, but happily opt for a woodfired pizza instead. My 10" Margherita pizza is a thing of beauty. I eat the whole thing. $11
2:30 p.m. — Work is going a lot better today. I have a good chat with my managing editor about our upcoming deadline, cross off some things on my list, and (sadly) cut myself off of the coffee-train. I take a break to watch the Ali Krieger/Ashlyn Harris wedding video. Oh shoot, I'm crying. Also, is Megan Rapinoe possibly drunk during her toast? I love it all. Back to work.
4:30 p.m. — I take V. on a walk when I get home. She's kind of all over the place and howl-barks at a kid on a bike (sorry, kid), and I get frustrated. Highs and lows with this pup. I have to disassociate by listening to the podcast, My Year in Mensa. It helps.
6 p.m. — L. and I go for a four-mile run to shake out the day. I only agree to this on the premise that we end the run at a (*drumroll, please*) pizza food truck down the street. After eating pizza for lunch, why not just keep the party going? It's dark and starting to rain when we finish our run. We order a cheese pizza with green peppers and onions, and some garlic knots. It comes to $17, but L. insists on paying.
7:30 p.m. — The rest of the night is lowkey. L. does some lesson planning and FaceTimes with my brother-in-law, who is also teaching undergraduates this semester. They commiserate together. I scroll on Instagram until my eyes get bleary.
9 p.m. — We get ready for bed. L. and I chat and laugh in bed, which leads to other good things. :) We eventually fall asleep at 11:30.
Daily Total: $11
Day Six
6 a.m. — I'm up with V. She's so sweet and dopey in the morning. I get coffee started and then crawl back into bed for a few more minutes. The incentive of coffee rouses me again around 7, and I start the day. Bagel and blueberries for breakfast, 20 minutes to read Trick Mirror (good stuff!), and a full cup of coffee. I wake up V. to go for a walk. This time, no howl-barks, thank god.
9 a.m. — I listen to another episode of My Year in Mensa on the way to work. That shit is crazy. I feel energized this morning and get into a good flow with work. I close out my manuscript, work on some reference pages, and start a new project.
1 p.m. — I eat a late lunch of lentils and rice (and some of that roasted cauliflower from Tuesday). I'm starting to get really bored with this lunch, but it's free and still edible. I also eat sea-salt dark chocolate after muscling through those lentils.
3:30 p.m. — Somewhat impulsively, I buy two books: In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado and We Both Laughed in Pleasure: Selected Diaries of Lou Sullivan. I've been eyeing both of them for a while, and I was tired of waiting for the massive hold queue at the library for the Machado book. I buy them from big-bad-wolf Amazon, which I feel shitty about afterward. It's really hard to escape the convenience of Amazon. Okay, one more hour left in my workday. I close my office door, turn on some Tycho, and power through! $37.43
5 p.m. — When I get home, all of the animals and L. are snuggled in bed. My pack. I jump in and we cuddle for a bit. L. takes the dog on a walk. I read a few pages of Trick Mirror, but my eyes quickly get heavy and I snooze for a few minutes.
6 p.m. — L. and I go to the gym for an hour to work out. I use the elliptical and plug in my headphones to sync up with the huge TV screens upfront. I watch Two and a Half Men long enough to remember how truly terrible it is and switch to a podcast.
7 p.m. — On our way home, I pick up a six-pack of IPAs and a tall can of Ruby Grapefruit White Claw ($14.47). We call in an order to the burrito place in our neighborhood. L. gets a rice, bean, and cheese burrito. I get a chicken burrito with rice, beans, cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce. Our total comes to $20.59 with tip. $35.06
8:30 p.m. — L. and I go through the obligatory scroll of all our streaming options to find a movie. We settle on an indie flick called Little Men (no relation to Little Women. But shoutout to Little Women!). After the workout, a White Claw, and an IPA, my legs are feeling amazing, as in nonexistent. When the movie is over, L. and I sleepily talk about the best parts of the day, and I drift off.
Daily Total: $72.49
Day Seven
7 a.m. — It's Friday! L. covers morning animal duties on Fridays so I can get to work early (and get home early). I eat a fried egg and a biscuit for breakfast. The biscuit is kind of dry, bleh. No shower for me today, just deodorant. I'm a minimalist, what can I say? I kiss L. goodbye. She and the dog are spooning in bed. The sweetest.
7:30 a.m. — I'm one of the first to arrive at the office. I chat with a coworker in the break room. She tells me about the video game she's designing as a side project and shows me mock-ups on her phone. So cool! I'm grateful for her candidness; it's an otherwise pretty quiet office.
8 a.m. — This morning, I'm working through a huge bibliography so I'm able to broaden my Spotify music selection a bit. I listen to the soundtrack to Call Me by Your Name. Those Sufjan Stevens songs slay me. L. and I message each other on Google Chat, and we plan out our evening.
1 p.m. — Lentils for lunch again. God give me strength.
2:30 p.m. — One more hour! I turn on the new (posthumous) Mac Miller album and get through some more pages. The weekend is close.
4 p.m. — Back at home, I snuggle/wrestle with the dog. L. comes home soon after and gets ready to go out on a run. I briefly contemplate joining her, but nah, I'm in weekend mode. Instead, I take V. on a long walk and listen to the newest Reply All episode. When I get back, I make some pizza dough for dinner...pizza meal #3. Can't stop, won't stop.
6:30 p.m. — We agree that after a busy week, we're looking forward to a quiet, homebound Friday night. L. and I snuggle on the couch. We drink IPAs, chat, and listen to the Mac Miller album again. Eventually, we get hungry enough to start making pizza. I throw together a big salad, too.
7:30 p.m. — Both L. and I have been extra homesick for our old life in Oregon. Maybe it's the gross Pittsburgh weather or the start of the new semester. Even though it doesn't replace actual hiking, L. throws together a lineup of outdoor short films for us to watch — a woman who thru-hikes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for 18 days, an ultra-runner who completes the King's Trail in four days, a mother-daughter duo who spends six months hiking from British Columbia to Alaska. The films are super inspiring, and the visuals are gorgeous. We'll get back there someday!
10:30 p.m. — We finish the evening with a nightcap of bourbon. A long weekend awaits!
Daily Total: $0
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Dollar Tree's Q4 Results Are Rooted In Family Dollar's Performance
Anthony Chukumba of Loop Capital expects the fourth-quarter earnings of Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) to be below consensus expectations amid weak Family Dollar sales.
Fourth-Quarter Expectations
Dollar Tree is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results before the market open on March 1. Chukumba sees fourth-quarter EPS of $1.31, $0.01 below consensus.
"We believe the Street continues to underestimate the difficulties Dollar Tree is having turning around Family Dollar, as evidenced by the inconsistent store level execution we saw during our late January channel checks," Chukumba wrote in a note.
The analyst's concerns assume significance as Family Dollar has posted same-store sales declines in the past two quarters and a 120-bps operating margin decline in the third quarter.
"We expect investor focus to primarily be on the performance of the Family Dollar segment, which we believe is central to the "bull" thesis on Dollar Tree," Chukumba continued.
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The analyst believes investors will primarily focus on Family Dollar's same-store sales and operating margin amid recent lackluster performance.
Chukumba currently projects a 1 percent increase in Family Dollar's fourth-quarter same-store sales and a 30-bps operating margin decline, driven by continued store payroll investments.
The analyst would become more constructive on the stock if Dollar Tree shows sequential improvement in Family Dollar comp trends, year-over-year improvement in Family Dollar profitability and sequential improvement in Dollar Tree segment comps and margins.
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Chukumba has a Hold rating and $80 price target on Dollar Tree shares.
At last check, shares of Dollar Tree were down 0.63 percent to $78.91.
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Swampfest is an annual musical festival that showcases Palmerston North bands. Swampfest was originally timed to coincide with New Zealand Music Month (May), but in 2009 Switched to September to match The Stomach's 21st birthday. Swampfest is known for showcasing up-and-coming as well as established artists, all from the Palmerston North area, and the artists must play original music. The music played is often guitar based and of the Rock genre however punk, ska, electronic, hip hop, metal, pop, solo and acoustic have all featured in the festival.
The festival is named after Palmerston North's primordial origins as a swamp.
Swampfest in 2004 and 2005 were held at The Guv'nors Tavern. Swampfest in 2006 and 2007 was held at The Globe Theatre, Palmerston North. There was no Swampfest in 2008 due to the Stomach building being refurbished. Swampfest 2009 was held at the Stomach. Due to a cut in operating funding, there was no Swampfest in 2010. Swampfest'11 was held at The Stomach, The Regent Theatre, JBHiFi, and alternative venues. Swampfest 2012 was held at The Regent Theatre, The Stomach, The Royal and other locations. Swampfest 2013 was held at The Regent Theatre, The Stomach, The Dark Room and The Square. Venues and lineups for Swampfest 2014 are yet to be announced, and will commence in October 2014.
Creative Sounds and the staff of The Stomach are the main co-ordinators behind the event.
Local musician Murray Shaw (Turbostill/Bloodspray for Politics/Neckstretchers/Hellborne/Slave Collective-www.slave.co.nz) came up with the original name and concept (numerous local/original bands playing over multiple nights) for SwampFest. He decided not to pursue it, and two other local musicians, Craig Black and Hayden Sinclair oversaw the first two events.
Swampfest began in 2004 with 8 bands over two nights. This was held at The Guv'nors Tavern. Following the success of the first event, Swampfest'05 featured 12 bands over three nights.
To allow Swampfest to grow and involve more artists (and to take the financial burden off Black and Sinclair), from 2006 the event has been c-ordinated by Creative Sounds/The Stomach. The 2006/7 Swampfests were held at the Globe Theatre to allow for an All Ages audience in keeping with the objectives of Creative Sounds. Due to the complete refurbishment of The Stomach in 2008, staff were unable to co-ordinate a Swampfest that year. 2009 was the 21st year of operation for the Stomach, the birthday celebration was combined with Swampfest. Due to a funding cut, leading to staff redundancy, The Stomach was unable to co-ordinate a Swampfest that year.
With a strong sense of irony, The Stomach is able to relaunch Swampfest in 2011, due to funding gained from the Rugby World Cup regional events fund, administered by the Our People Our Place Trust.
The 2005/6/7 Swampfests were filmed and two songs from each performing band placed on a limited edition DVD. The four Stomach based show of Swampfest'11, will be webcast live.
Previous to Swampfest, Palmerston North music was celebrated with various incarnations of an annual music events, ranging from The Intergalactic Balls of the early 1990s, and various multimedia events culminated in the 1997 The Restless Festival of Youth which secured funding to run a variety of local events at different venues. The annual Restless Festival showcasing local talent evolved each year, and became the first live gig at the restored Regent Theatre, 1999's Cerebral Cortex embraced 17 local acts performing on the same night.


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The third session of our five part series on women's rights and climate finance, Getting the Money to the People: GCF Accreditation and Enhanced Direct Action, focused on accessing the Green Climate Fund through working with stakeholders at the country level (engaging with the National Designated Authority), utilizing Enhanced Direct Access, and seeking accreditation.
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This Introduction to Climate Finance is the first of a five part series on women's rights and climate finance, aiming to build knowledge and power to ensure finance flows are benefiting local women's groups, responding to community needs and respecting human rights. This session will outline the climate finance landscape, as well as the key challenges and opportunities we hope to explore in this webinar series.
Globally, the area that is suffering desertification and land degradation is ever expanding. Unsustainable and often large-scale agricultural practices, including the copious use of pesticides and fertilizers, are a major driver of land degradation, aprocess that is further exacerbated by climate change, causing more erratic rainfall patterns, longer periods of drought and unpredictable growing seasons. This is very problematic not only for the hundreds of millions of people who directly depend on land and water for their livelihoods, but also for life on earth as a whole. It is clear that this process must be stopped and reversed, better sooner than later. But how to go about it?
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post1000562836372532878..comments2020-11-30T15:40:20.204-06:00Comments on True Book Addict...Books, Cats, and More: High Summer Read-a-Thon Update and Mini-ChallengeMichelle Stockard Millerhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post-12583427283943706852011-07-31T13:33:16.068-05:002011-07-31T13:33:16.068-05:00Sounds like a hectic week. I read The widow of the...Sounds like a hectic week. I read The widow of the South a while ago and loved it.Tracyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post-48747710095633270182011-07-30T18:40:08.330-05:002011-07-30T18:40:08.330-05:00Hi Michelle, This sounds like my kind of book. It...Hi Michelle,
This sounds like my kind of book. It's going on my TBR list. Have a great day!

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Just BooksSherriehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post-8900037310638129732011-07-30T11:15:25.500-05:002011-07-30T11:15:25.500-05:00Laura--It is a good book and it's an historica...Laura--It is a good book and it's an historical novel. I recommend you check it out!

Shannon--Thanks Shannon! I'm still hoping to get some reading in this weekend.

Julie--Thank you, Julie. I always have to remind myself that life doesn't follow any rules. LOL I'm almost finished with Dragon Tattoo. It's SO good! Hoping Sunday will be a good long reading day for me. =O)Michelle Stockard Millerhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post-29291085293586608752011-07-29T18:53:49.926-05:002011-07-29T18:53:49.926-05:00When you have a family, it's difficult to find...When you have a family, it's difficult to find dedicated reading time unless you plan ahead for ONE day, because planning for a whole week is pretty much impossible! I think you're doing great! I have no life right now, really, so I've been able to get a LOT of reading in (if only I could write reviews as quickly as I read the books! But I've found that if I post a review a day, I don't get as much exposure for them, so I try to limit it to at most four a week now.) You're pretty smart to think ahead and realize that a long drive in the summer with children and no air conditioning is NOT a good thing! Enjoy the rest of your reading week, and I hope you're able to get a bit further in the Larsson book (I have the next book slated in my readathon, but I think I may not be able to get to it, and because it's so long, even if I'm able to crack it open during the readathon, I likely won't be able to finish it during!)Julie https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post-68807592875914067002011-07-29T13:23:43.065-05:002011-07-29T13:23:43.065-05:00It's annoying when things don't go the way...It's annoying when things don't go the way you hope. I am sorry hope you have good time when the reunion comes around. :-)Confuzzled Shannonhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post-28896876186476573102011-07-29T09:21:22.967-05:002011-07-29T09:21:22.967-05:00I think I need to read this book. The Civil war i...I think I need to read this book. The Civil war is one of my favorite time periods to read about. This must be non-fiction. Putting it on my TBR pile for sure.Laura Kozy Lanikhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post-56300112326416989652011-07-28T21:17:57.325-05:002011-07-28T21:17:57.325-05:00Sam--yes, definitely! One book finished IS a succe...Sam--yes, definitely! One book finished IS a success. That's usually about what I do in every read-a-thon. =O)

Misha--Thanks! I'll try not to focus too much on how old I am. ;O) I'm jealous of A Clash of Kings...is that the new one? It will be awhile before I get to that one. I bet it's awesome! My new favorite series.Michelle Stockard Millerhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post-14847529621994703812011-07-28T20:38:07.614-05:002011-07-28T20:38:07.614-05:00I've been busy for most of the week too - so m...I've been busy for most of the week too - so my reading progress hasn't been great either. But I am almost through A Clash of Kings by George R.R Martin.

I hope you have a great vacation. And enjoy your class reunion too!

Happy Reading!Mishahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post-25095295084755324342011-07-28T20:04:11.299-05:002011-07-28T20:04:11.299-05:00LOL! My week hasn't been going all that great...LOL! My week hasn't been going all that great reading wise either but I keep on trying. I will finish at least one book which I'm going to count as success :) And The Widow of the South sounds really interesting!samantha.1020https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post-64568799316671610082011-07-28T18:45:07.265-05:002011-07-28T18:45:07.265-05:00Thanks, Ash! I'm trying to get the reading in....Thanks, Ash! I'm trying to get the reading in. I'm still optimistic!

I know...I'm SO old. ;O)Michelle Stockard Millerhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057271795590627394.post-18445950344946550212011-07-28T18:20:52.841-05:002011-07-28T18:20:52.841-05:00Your week sounds as hectic as mine has been! It se...Your week sounds as hectic as mine has been! It seems like you've managed to get a fair bit of reading in though!
Wow, 25 year reunion! Won't that be interesting? And there was me sobbing to my best friend last night that we were already 7 years out of high school!
I hope you manage to squeeze in some more reading time.Ash Oldfieldhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Suggested reading
The following books develop on the themes we will cover in class. These texts cannot substitute for the set readings, but they can be useful if you want to explore a topic further. You are welcome to look for other relevant texts on your own initiative— and in fact, some of your assignments will require you to do so!
Introductions to communication studies
• •Ellis, R. & McClintock, A. (1994). If You Take My Meaning: Theory and Practice in Human Communication (2nd ed.). London: Edward Arnold.
• •Hartley, J. (2011). Communication, cultural and media studies: the key
concepts. Abingdon & New York: Routledge.
• •Windahl, S., Signitzer, B., & Olson, J. T. (2009). Using communication
theory: an introduction to planned communication. London & Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Overviews of communication theories
• •Littlejohn, S. W. & Foss, K. A. (2008). Theories of Human Communication (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thompson.
• •Mattelart, A., & Mattelart, M. (1998). Theories of communication: A short introduction. London: Sage.
Communication and culture
• •Carbaugh, D. (2005). Cultures in conversation. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
• •Gudykunst, W. B. (2003). Cross-cultural and intercultural communication. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• •Kress, G. (1988). Communication and culture: an introduction. Kensington, NSW: New South Wales University.
• •Schirato, T., & Yell, S. (2000). Communication and culture: an introduction. London & Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• •Chandler, D. G. J. (2007). Semiotics: the basics. London: Routledge.
• •Danesi, M. (1999). Of cigarettes, high heels and other interesting things:
an introduction to semiotics. London: Macmillan.
• •Kress, G. R. (2010). Multimodality : a social semiotic approach to
contemporary communication. London & New York: Routledge. Literacy
• •Baran, S. J. (2004). Introduction to mass communication: media literacy and culture. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
• •Barton, D. (2006). Literacy: an introduction to the ecology of written language. Oxford: Blackwell.
• •Kress, G. R. (1996). Before writing: rethinking the paths to literacy. New York: Routledge.
Communication and its socio-economic context
•Mosco, V. (2009). The political economy of communication. London & Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Specific forms of communication
• •Stenström, A.-B. (1994). An introduction to spoken interaction. London & New York: Longman.
• •Sturken, M., & Cartwright, L. (2005). Practices of looking: an introduction to visual culture. New York: Oxford University Press.


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Why interactive play in your schoolyard?
Playground equipment is primarily intended to provide fun. At the same time, playing in the fresh air is also educational. A study confirmed that playing outside, especially with young children, causes brain development and contributes to motor, social, and cognitive development. These developments can be observed in both traditional and interactive play equipment.
However, there are a few advantages with interactive devices:
- Enhance learning capabilities by moving
- Fun interactive games that remain challenging
- Various difficulty levels; for all grades
- Fun, exercise, and learning in one playset
- Inclusive for all ages and abilities!
With one push of a button, all the information you'll need about interactive sports and play equipment!
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Educational Play
The brain creates extra cells through movement so that the learning material is absorbed faster. Promote learning performance and stimulate education in children in a fun way!
Our interactive sports and play equipment, the Yalp Memo Interactive play pillars, is full of mathematical puzzles, memory challenges, spelling games, an alphabet game, and a quiz with up to 500 questions. The math games have different levels of play with 500.000+ equations to solve. Ranging from basic maths like subtraction and addition to modules about the binary system.
On top of that, we have a knowledge quiz developed together with the famous Dutch scientific magazine Quest. The Yalp Sona Interactive dance and play arch, our interactive dance and play arch, also has several games where children have to remember a code, dance, do mathematics or follow a racecourse as fast as possible!
Read more about educational play in this article on playful math activities.
Sports & play
The Yalp Toro Interactive sports arena and Sutu provide even more action on the schoolyard. The Toro is a colorful sports field where four interactive goals have replaced the traditional goals. These provide maximum fun, intensive movement, and tactical learning to play. The Sutu is an interactive ball wall (more description).
Promoting a healthy lifestyle is getting more attention in schools. Because of this, there is also more attention to sports and exercise. How can you organize the scarce outdoor space as optimally as possible so that all the children can enjoy playing and exercising?
The Toro and Sutu are developed according to current trends. The equipment development considers the scarcity of outdoor space, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and meeting in public space. Fun addition. By adding baskets or (interactive) large goals to the Toro, other sports such as handball, hockey, or tennis are also possible.
Interactive play equipment; an inclusive play solution
Playing outside should be accessible to everyone, regardless of origin, age, gender, and skills. Sometimes even small adjustments to 'normal' playground equipment are enough. Having fun is important to us. If you experience pleasure, then you feel safe and wanted. From this safe feeling, you push the boundaries, and opportunities become visible. Yalp's interactive playsets are accessible, non-stigmatizing, challenging, and exciting for all ages and abilities.
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Something new and unfamiliar that directly captures interest!
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Warranty, service, and support
We promise our customers years of carefree enjoyment with our Yalp Interactive products. For this reason, our service includes a 10-year* product warranty: Also, our service team is available at all times and will be happy to assist you.
- 10-year warranty*
- Product activation to receive and verify essential software updates
- SIM card and data plan included
- Personal login for access to the My Yalp and the store
- Access to valuable usage statistics in the My Yalp Dashboard
- Support and online training from Yalp
- With the credits that come with your My Yalp subscription, you can download new games.
*Please check the Yalp product warranty for all details, limitations, and exclusions
Electricity consumption: power supply or Yalp Solar
The interactive play equipment requires little electricity, about the same amount as a light bulb. All you need to connect the devices is a simple power connection. We also offer the 'green' solution for your own energy supply: Yalp Solar.
Specially developed and designed for Yalp's interactive playground equipment!
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The Yalp Interactive playsets are easy to operate with My Yalp. Thanks to the existing internet-connected, you can change the settings remotely with any device (cell phone, tablet, or PC). Your personal login also gives you access to advanced usage statistics that can be tracked live!
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Would you like further advice on how an interactive device could be the solution for you? We would be happy to brainstorm with you and find the best solution for your needs!


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noun Physics, Chemistry.
Origin of fluorescence
OTHER WORDS FROM fluorescencenon·fluo·res·cence, noun
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH fluorescenceflorescence, fluorescence
Words nearby fluorescence
Example sentences from the Web for fluorescence
Fluorescence is most efficiently excited by the cathode rays of a vacuum tube.
Phosphorescence is exhibited chiefly by solids, fluorescence also by liquids and vapors.
The ultraviolet rays falling upon this screen were transformed into visible rays by the phenomenon of fluorescence.Artificial Light|M. Luckiesh
Muscarine is isomeric with betain and oxycholin, from which it is separated by its fluorescence and poisonous properties.Poisons: Their Effects and Detection|Alexander Wynter Blyth
Fluores′cent, having the property of fluorescence; Fluor′ic.
British Dictionary definitions for fluorescence
- the emission of light or other radiation from atoms or molecules that are bombarded by particles, such as electrons, or by radiation from a separate source. The bombarding radiation produces excited atoms, molecules, or ions and these emit photons as they fall back to the ground state
- such an emission of photons that ceases as soon as the bombarding radiation is discontinued
- such an emission of photons for which the average lifetime of the excited atoms and molecules is less than about 10 –8 seconds
Word Origin for fluorescence
Medical definitions for fluorescence
Other words from fluorescencefluo•res′cent adj.
Scientific definitions for fluorescence
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The emission of light from an object as a result of bombardment by other kinds of electromagnetic radiation, such as x-rays or ultraviolet rays. Fluorescent materials may appear one color when bathed in visible light and another color when exposed to other kinds of electromagnetic radiation.


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text: URMC / Pathology & Laboratory Medicine / Read Our Blog After Maria: Rebuilding Continues in Dominica 2/6/2018 Nearly five months have passed since Hurricane Maria struck the island of Dominica, yet most of its residents still can't turn their lights on. Joan Polidore, who lives on the island in the Eastern Caribbean, recently visited Rochester. Her daughter, Julia Polidore, is a URMC Pathology employee who coordinated a collection drive to send food and supplies to their home country. Joan and her husband are pastors who have opened the doors of their churches to provide shelter and resources to their neighbors. Dominica, which already had widespread poverty, was set back even further by the devastation. "The people are very stressed," she said. "Some have lost everything and some have lost family members. Many still don't have housing." Schools have not reopened since the storm, forcing some students to relocate to neighboring islands or the United Kingdom to attend school. To help local children, Joan hosts some group activities like arts and crafts at church during the week. The country's infrastructure remains in a state of crisis. Clean water is available, but crews are still working to restore power to residential areas. This is complicated by the fact that most people live inland in mountainous regions inland, and government buildings, hospitals, and businesses take priority when it comes to having the electricity turned back on. These struggles were more widely publicized after the storm hit, but awareness has diminished in the months since. Julia Polidore is continuing to collect funds and non-perishables to help in the rebuilding effort. The initial outpouring of support from Rochester (13 shipping barrels full of food and supplies) was extremely appreciated, but the goods were used up almost as soon as they arrived. That's why Julia says the effort to support Dominica must continue. "It's not in the headlines anymore, but the aftermath is the challenging piece," she said. "There is not as much attention given to how they're picking up the pieces. We have to give them hope that people care and won't leave them hanging." Joan agrees. The roof of her home was torn off by the hurricane (which has since been repaired) yet she sees others with greater needs, and continues to look for ways to help. She regularly uses her experience as a retired counselor to listen to those who are struggling and encourage them during this difficult time. "Brighter days are coming, so we live in hope," she said. How to Give Financial gifts can be made online via the following link: Hurricane Relief Effort for Dominica W.I. (YouCaring). Donated items may also be brought in person to either of the following locations: Center for Community Health & Prevention 46 Prince St., Rochester, NY 1199 Service Employees International Union 259 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY Needed Items Canned Goods (chicken, tuna, beef) Rice/Macaroni Products Dry Milk/Juice Mix Dry cereal/Oatmeal Flour, Sugar, Salt Oil, Lemon Juice Bottled Water Flashlights/Batteries Water Filters Tarps Generators/Commercial Tents School Supplies Bedding (sheets, mattresses, etc.) UR Alum Seeks Solutions to the Problem of Strep 1/22/2018 About James Musser, MD, PhD Career – Joined Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Methodist Hospital (1991-99). He then led the Laboratory of Human Bacterial Pathogenesis for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana (99-03), and returned to Texas to work at Houston Methodist Hospital and Research Institute (2004-present). Current - At Houston Methodist Hospital he is the Fondren Presidential Distinguished Endowed Chair, Chair of the Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, and Director, Center for Molecular and Translational Human Institute. Hometown – Originally from Bellefonte, PA and now lives in Houston, TX. Family – Wife, Dr. Camille Leugers, a family physician (also a University of Rochester graduate and former resident). They have two daughters, Sophie, 23, and Grace, 23, and one dog, Biscuit. Education – Earned his MD, PhD from University of Rochester (1988). He spent the following year doing a postdoctoral fellowship at Penn State University, continuing research on bacterial pathogenesis and population genetics with Robert K. Selander, previously of the UR Department of Biology. His residency training was at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. James Musser is a distinguished pathologist who got his start at the University of Rochester as a medical student. To this day, he is quick to give credit to the University for putting him on the right career path. "One of the crucial themes in my career—and I really think in large part it is because of the University of Rochester—has been the desire to work across traditional academic boundaries to weave together seemingly disparate biomedical research areas," he said. His laboratory uses molecular pathology, microbial pathogenesis, and population genomics in its approach to important infectious disease problems. Chief among these problems is Group A Streptococcus, the culprit behind strep throat and so-called "flesh-eating" disease (necrotizing fasciitis). There is currently no licensed vaccine for Group A Strep, which can lead to life threatening illnesses if left untreated. The World Health Organization reports that 700 million cases of infections are caused by the pathogen every year worldwide. These range from common infections like strep throat to more severe infections like necrotizing fasciitis or rheumatic fever. Musser has devoted much of his career to understanding how Group A Strep causes human infections at the molecular level. He and his research colleagues aim to lay the groundwork for a licensed vaccine for strep throat and its more serious iterations. This is easier said than done. Group A Strep has many genetic variations that Musser likens to different makes and models of cars; there are different kinds of Fords or Toyotas, and each is built differently. And in the same way some models can go faster than others, the Group A Strep pathogen contains different combinations of genes that allow more severe diseases to spring forth under certain conditions. These genetic varieties have made it difficult for a reliable vaccine to be developed despite decades of research. "We have a lot of unfinished business," Musser said. "We still really need to understand all aspects of how the organism causes human epidemics. These are long term problems that are likely to persist well into the future." Musser's early career began at Baylor College of Medicine and Methodist Hospital in Houston, where he moved up through the traditional academic ranks from assistant to full professor. In 1999 he was hired by the NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). There, he was tasked with significantly upgrading and developing new areas of research at Rocky Mountain Laboratories, in Hamilton, MT. One of his contributions at RML was the introduction of genome-scale investigative strategies and helping to plan a biosafety level 4 laboratory, a so called "hot zone" laboratory." This Integrated Research Facility houses scientists that study infectious microbes with the goal of finding new ways to treat diseases like ebola, zika, flu strains, and so forth. Musser resumed working for the 8-hospital Houston Methodist Health System in 2004 where he wears many hats. As chair of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, he divides his time between clinical responsibilities, research, and overseeing a department of 65 faculty. "Everyone is very busy in academic medicine these days," he said of his workload. "I don't think that I'm doing anything especially unique in that regard." He was first drawn to the UR because of its signature biopsychosocial model of disease. "I knew that the UR was the right place for me because it had its head on right about how medical students should be taught, and emphasized the critical importance of biopsychosocial factors in human illness and daily interactions," said Musser. UR is also where he met his future wife, Dr. Camille Leugers, and the two remain active in the UR alumni organization in Houston, recently hosting 35 UR graduates at their home. Musser has returned to the UR since walking the halls as a student. He recently came back to give the Whipple lecture, named after the Medical Center founder and Nobel Prize-winning pathologist. He was also bestowed the Rous-Whipple Award by American Society for Investigative Pathology. This award, whose name is also a nod to his alma mater, is given to a scientist who has worked to advance the understanding of disease. Looking back, Musser is thankful for the many mentors he encountered at UR along the way, including Ron Yasbin (Microbiology), Marilyn Menegus (Pathology), Bernard Panner (Pathology), and Frank Young (Dean of the School of Medicine), to name a few. "I believe there are mentors all around us," he said. "I firmly believe that if we talk less and listen more, they will appear." Alumni Q&A: Former Pathology Resident & Fellow, Brooke Koltz, M.D. 1/4/2018 We recently caught up with Dr. Brooke Koltz, a former Pathology resident at the University of Rochester (2008-2012) and Cytopathology fellow (2012-2013). After training and working in Rochester, she and her family moved to the Philadelphia, PA area for a year and recently moved to Perrysburg, OH, near Toledo. This is a homecoming of sorts for Koltz, who grew up in nearby Whitehouse, OH. She will start a new role this month at the University of Toledo Medical Center (where she also attended medical school). Her clinical responsibilities will include surgical pathology, cytopathology, and resident education. Here, she shares more about the experiences that led her to this moment in her career. Tell us about your family. I am married to Peter Koltz, who was also a resident at University of Rochester in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. We have four children, Eleanora (9), Henry (7), Cecilia (4), and Simon (2). What first sparked your interest in pathology? I went into medical school thinking I would become an emergency medicine physician, but I am so glad that I didn't. I was one of those rare students that was fascinated by histology and pathology labs in the first and second year of medical school. Even so, I was still set in pursuing clinical medicine until I took an elective pathology rotation on a whim late in my third year. In about a week, my whole outlook changed. As I sat across the multi-headed scope from the attendings and residents, I realized that what they did was 'medicine' to me. From then on I pursued a career in pathology. So far, I have no regrets. When you look back on your time here, is there a particular person or experience that made a great impact on you professionally or personally? The entire Cytopathology department had an impact on me both professionally and personally. Not only did the department educate me and prepare me for my future career, but I truly enjoyed being a small part of the talented team for a few years. I often find myself repeating things that Dr. Giampoli, Dr. Zhou, and Dr. Yao taught me when I sit down with residents. The entire team of cytotechnologists, including Donna Russell, Mary Ann Rutkowski, and Michael Facik, accepted me into their offices, the occasional inside joke, and gave me the benefit of their years of experience and knowledge. I couldn't have asked for a better fellowship. Aside from the Cytopathology department, many of the surgical pathology attendings, especially Dr. Hicks and Dr. Whitney-Miller, encouraged me and gave me a solid experience to pursue my career goals. My co-residents were fun and supportive as well. There are too many people to name, but I appreciated my time in Rochester and felt that I received a positive educational and personal experience. How do you like to spend your free time? Do you have any hobbies/interests? Like most mothers, my free time is often spent chasing my kids around and getting them to their various activities. But I do love to read books, and I read often. I am happy to read almost anything: fiction, non-fiction, poetry. I also enjoy playing and watching sports, including soccer. What's next for you career wise? I am looking forward to spending more time teaching residents, medical students, and student fellows in my new position. I have always enjoyed teaching, and am happy that I have found a position that puts a large emphasis on education. What advice would you give up-and-coming pathology trainees looking to start their careers? Because I am one half of a two physician household, I have had to change jobs frequently in the last four years as my husband's training has taken him to various hospitals. While I haven't always wanted to leave positions, the benefit has been that I have gained experience in a lot of different practice settings. My advice would be to learn as much as you can from each place you end up, even if it isn't necessarily your dream job. Seek to find what you can take away from each place or experience that will grow your knowledge. Each place (and person!) has something unique to teach you that will contribute to your success as a physician, a pathologist, and a person. HLA Lab Team Makes Organ Transplants Possible 12/1/2017 Organ recipient, Janine Cassata, right, with HLA lab supervisor, Angela Busacco. On December 16, Janine Cassata will celebrate the one-year anniversary of her organ transplant. The 50-year-old realtor from Chili was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was just 2 years old. It wasn't until after she suffered an e-coli infection as an adult and her kidneys began to fail that her doctor told her she would need a kidney transplant. He suggested a pancreas transplant as well. Just six months after being added to a waiting list, Cassata was woken up by an early morning phone call. It was the organ transplant coordinator at Strong Memorial Hospital. "He said, 'We have a kidney and a pancreas for you and you need to come in right away if you're interested," recalls Cassata. "I had to collect my thoughts," she said. "I was in shock." An hour later, she went in for the procedure, which was a success. Months later, she got the rare chance to meet someone who played a part in her transplant behind the scenes. Cassata was at a graduation at her neighbor's house when the host introduced her to a fellow party guest, Angela Busacco. Unbeknownst to her, Busacco is the chief supervisor in the HLA Typing Laboratory at URMC. This lab performs that complex testing that makes it possible to match organ donors and recipients. Lab employees almost never get the chance to meet the people they help. So when Busacco was introduced to Cassata, tears came to her eyes. What's more, she remembered her by name. The women talked and embraced. "These names that we see on a regular basis; they become people," said Busacco. The organ donation process is highly collaborative – with a team of people and organizations working around the clock to ensure the best match possible. Here we describe how the lab plays a key role in this journey from Day 1. How it Works: The HLA/Tissue Typing Lab team at Strong Memorial Hospital. When a patient needs an organ transplant, they go through an initial medical evaluation that includes blood and serum tests. The DNA in their blood cells is tested to identify which human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes and antigens the patient is born with. Importantly, the recipient's serum must also be screened for HLA antibodies that could cause a transplant to be unsuccessful. HLAs are microscopic proteins that exist on the surface of white blood cells. They help the body's immune system respond to foreign cells by presenting information to T and B cells that may target and attack foreign cells. In order to be matched with a suitable donor, the recipient must not have antibodies that would actively target transplanted tissue. You can acquire HLA antibodies in different ways, such as having a prior transplant (successful or unsuccessful) or through a blood transfusion. They can also be present in women who have had multiple pregnancies. All of this information is reported back to the clinicians before the patient gets listed in a national database (managed by the United Network for Organ Sharing, or UNOS) to be eligible to receive a deceased donor organ as it becomes available. Each patient has their own unique profile when it comes to antigens and antibodies, so every case must be examined closely. "Some people know you by face, but we get to know somebody by their antibody profile," said Myra Coppage, Ph.D., Lab Director. Kidneys are the most transplanted organ at Strong Memorial Hospital. Half of these transplants are from living donors, often relatives who closely match the recipient's blood and HLA typing. The other half, currently about 350 patients, are waiting for kidneys from deceased organ donors. Each month, the HLA Lab obtains a serum sample from every patient on the waiting list. The serum is tested on an ongoing basis to monitor any changes and to check for any new HLA antibodies. A large portion of the daily work flowing through the lab is HLA typing for potential donors who must undergo the same thorough screening. Lab techs perform flow cytometry cross matching to check for compatibility. In this case, cells from the donor are mixed in the same tube with serum from the recipient to see if a rejection reaction takes place. Becoming Batman William Femec (MT) and Helene McMurray; Ph.D. in the HLA Laboratory. There is always a lab tech on call 24/7 to respond to a call for a deceased donor. This is when an organ donor dies and their HLA typing from DNA must be performed as soon as possible to identify a matching recipient who is willing and able to receive the organ while it's still viable. When a call about a deceased donor comes in, time is crucial, explains Helene McMurray, Ph.D., the HLA Lab's director-in-training. "It's a little bit like being Batman," said McMurray. "When the bat signal goes off, somebody has to show up to work." Oftentimes, calls for deceased donors come in late at night or in the early morning when the on-call tech must perform the HLA typing as soon as possible. The process includes manual and automated steps that follow a tight protocol. It can take up to five hours for the tech to finish each step. "They are juggling HLA typing on the patient, doing the cross match procedure, and potentially antibody screening at the same time by themselves," said Busacco. "The stuff that we batch and rotate among everybody in the lab (during the day) – that person is doing it all alone." The tech must multitask like a chef juggling different side dishes on a tight deadline. Meanwhile, they are taking calls from doctors, nurses, and organ procurement staff checking on the status of the results. After the HLA typing is complete, the donor's information is entered into the UNOS database so the organ can be matched with a list of potential recipients. Once the ordered list of matching recipients is generated, the transplant center coordinators can contact recipients like Janine Cassata and offer them a lifesaving opportunity to receive a transplant. It is not unusual for the lab tech to get most of the way through the lengthy HLA typing process only to learn that the donation will not happen. This could either because the family of the deceased has chosen not to move forward, or the organ procurement organization determines the organs are not of acceptable quality. This is a difficult but familiar part of the job. At the end of the day, however, the HLA team knows that each piece of their highly technical role directly impacts positive patient outcomes. "A transplant is not happening without our piece of it," said Busacco. "There wouldn't be an error where we were skipped over or weren't needed. It just wouldn't happen." Helping 'Complicated' Patients As Laboratory Director, Dr. Myra Coppage has advocated for patients on a national level with the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), where she has held a variety of roles, most recently, Program Director for Laboratory Accreditation. Coppage has served on committees that changed the national rules specifically addressing transplants for immunologically complicated patients who can sit on waiting lists for years. Patients who have multiple antibodies, either from having many children or failed transplants, were previously stuck waiting for a match while others skipped ahead of them. "The techs have people they're always pulling for because they come to the top a lot and have been waiting for a long time," said Coppage. "Those are the people who need us." Video: What You Should Know About Blood Transfusions 11/14/2017 A new video produced by the Transfusion Medicine's Patient Blood Management Program highlights the importance of conservative transfusion and the initiatives aimed at providing the highest quality care and optimal patient outcomes. It includes testimonials from esteemed URMC providers, including Peter Knight, M.D., Michael Eaton, M.D., and Anthony Pietropaoli, M.D. In non-life-threatening situations, the potential risks versus the expected benefits of blood transfusions must be considered. UR Medicine has strategies for: Avoiding transfusions when it may not be necessary for patients Approaches for those who choose to refuse blood transfusions for religious (i.e. Jehovah's Witnesses) or personal reasons Provisions for those who opt to only accept transfusions or blood component therapy in life-threatening situations This video can help staff educate our patients and families on the benefits of blood management by highlighting strategies used to avoid transfusion, explaining why this is important. Blood transfusion should be considered a "liquid organ transplant," and the decision to transfuse blood should always include careful assessment of the potential risks versus the expected benefits. 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